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Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-18-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-18-2026

9-18-2026 Intel Guru Reset Intelligence Iraq’s Ministry of Finance published… “Sovereignty in money… that the financial decision be Iraqi.” …with the hashtag “Iraqi Sovereignty Day.” Finance ministries do not deal in slogans. They deal in budget lines, debt schedules and customs receipts…The ministry that writes Iraq’s budget just told its citizens that the day the soldiers leave is also the day the money decisions come home. The government said the same thing… “September 30 represents an important sovereign milestone with which the relationship with Washington will move towards long-term economic cooperation.” That is two arms of the government arriving at one conclusion… Read more…

Al-Zaydi’s advisor settles the debate: There is no specific deadline for restricting weapons.

Al-Zaydi’s advisor settles the debate: There is no specific deadline for restricting weapons.

2026-09-18

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Qasim al-Araji, an advisor to Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zidi, denied on Friday that a time limit had been set for the work of the committee tasked with restricting weapons to the state.

Al-Araji said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, “What has been circulating recently on social media regarding the setting of a time limit for Read more…

Tensions and disagreements… Al Jazeera Net reveals the behind-the-scenes reasons for the delay in filling the vacant ministerial positions in Iraq.

Tensions and disagreements… Al Jazeera Net reveals the behind-the-scenes reasons for the delay in filling the vacant ministerial positions in Iraq.

18/9/2026

Baghdad – On May 14, 2026, the Iraqi parliament granted confidence to the government of Ali al-Zaidi , but the cabinet left the voting hall incomplete, as 9 ministerial portfolios remained vacant.

Since then, promises to resolve the issue have continued without political negotiations succeeding in handing over the keys. The matter is no longer limited to the names of candidates, but has extended to Read more…

Large American convoys are moving from Baghdad and the northern provinces towards the Syrian al-Tanf base.

Large American convoys are moving from Baghdad and the northern provinces towards the Syrian al-Tanf base.

9-18-2026

Al-Maalomah/Anbar…
A security source in Anbar province revealed on Friday that large American convoys, comprising dozens of trucks loaded with soldiers and military equipment, moved from Baghdad and Harir in Erbil towards Syria via the Al-Walid border crossing in the Rutba district, west of Anbar.
The source told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “American convoys consisting of dozens of trucks loaded with soldiers and military equipment moved from Read more…

Trump: I will soon make a big decision regarding Iran.

Trump: I will soon make a big decision regarding Iran.

2026-09-18

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States is approaching a “critical turning point” in the Iran war, indicating that a “big decision” is imminent and that large-scale military operations against Iran may have to be resumed.

Trump told Axios that “the decision to eliminate the Iranian regime is a big one Read more…

New US sanctions target Baitbank and three Iranians

New US sanctions target Baitbank and three Iranians

2026-09-18

Shafaq News – Washington
The US Treasury Department announced on Thursday evening that it had imposed sanctions on the Iranian digital asset platform BitBank, its developer, and three individuals, accusing them of facilitating the circumvention of sanctions and the transfer of hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

The ministry said in a statement that the platform is controlled by Iranian businessman Babak Zanjani, who was Read more…

After 10 years, Iraq closes the “restricted zones” file and fully opens its airspace to civilian flights.

After 10 years, Iraq closes the “restricted zones” file and fully opens its airspace to civilian flights.

2026-09-18

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Director of the General Company for Airports and Air Navigation, Captain Ihab Saad Karim, announced on Friday the official end of the file of prohibited areas in Iraqi airspace, and its full opening to civil aviation, after nearly a decade of seizing large areas of airspace for military and security operations following the control of parts of the country by ISIS in 2014. Read more…

Al-Sadr issues a strongly worded warning to the Najaf administration: We will not stand idly by in the face of transgressions.

Al-Sadr issues a strongly worded warning to the Najaf administration: We will not stand idly by in the face of transgressions.

2026-09-18

Shafaq News – Najaf
The leader of the Shiite national movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, issued a strongly worded warning on Friday to the local administration in Najaf Governorate, following the incident of pork being sold in the markets of the holy city, an event that sparked widespread controversy in the community.

In his handwritten Friday sermon, Al-Sadr said: “We will not stand idly by if the local government turns a blind eye to these transgressions. Whoever does not respect Read more…

A US report proposes a sustainable strategy for “controlling weapons” in Iraq and calls for “special” attention to Kurdistan.

A US report proposes a sustainable strategy for “controlling weapons” in Iraq and calls for “special” attention to Kurdistan.

2026-09-18

Shafaq News – Special Translation
According to the American newspaper ” The Washington Times ,” Iraq faces one of the most important tests in the post-2003 era: the test of choosing between law and arms, the results of which could also shape the broader security and energy landscape in the Middle East, noting the need to deal with the Kurdistan Region with special attention.

The American newspaper explained in a report, translated by Shafaq News Agency, that at the heart of this challenge Read more…

Warnings to al-Zaydi before heading to Washington: Avoid the “siege scenario” and handle issues with America rationally.

Warnings to al-Zaydi before heading to Washington: Avoid the “siege scenario” and handle issues with America rationally.

2026-09-18

Shafaq News – Baghdad / Najaf
The imam and preacher of the Abu Hanifa al-Nu’man Mosque, Abdul Wahab al-Samarrai, warned on Friday of the repercussions of the withdrawal of the US-led international coalition forces from Iraq at the end of September, hinting at the possibility of reimposing economic sanctions on Baghdad similar to those that were tightened in the 1990s.

Al-Samarrai said in his Friday sermon: “We have sent a message to our government and its president stating that Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-17-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-17-2026

9-17-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff It’s not coincidence that the cabinet is being delayed. That’s planned…Completing the cabinet which completes the full government formation, ushers in the rate change. That’s why they have to stall it. They have to delay it. It’s planned. It’s scripted. They’re waiting to complete the cabinet until the rate change time period. Once they complete the cabinet…the rate will change quickly after that. Read more…

Iraq informs the World Bank: We are proceeding with automation projects and strengthening oversight of financial institutions.

Iraq informs the World Bank: We are proceeding with automation projects and strengthening oversight of financial institutions.

9-17-2026

Baghdad-Mail
Finance Minister Faleh Sari confirmed to a World Bank delegation on Thursday that the ministry is proceeding with the implementation of automation projects and moving them to practical steps .

The ministry said in a statement received by Mail that “the Minister of Finance, Falih Sari, received a delegation from the World Bank headed by Read more…

The oil and gas law: Iraq’s wealth held hostage by political disputes

The oil and gas law: Iraq’s wealth held hostage by political disputes

9-17-2026

The oil and gas law remains shrouded in dust after years spent in the halls of parliament, amidst ongoing political and technical disputes that have prevented its final approval. This is despite the law’s crucial role in regulating the management of oil and gas resources and defining mechanisms for revenue distribution between the federal government, the regions, and the provinces. Among the contentious issues is the relationship between Baghdad and the Read more…

Al-Surji explains the reasons for the Patriotic Union’s refusal to support the State of Law candidates.

Al-Surji explains the reasons for the Patriotic Union’s refusal to support the State of Law candidates.

9-17-2026

The Information/Baghdad –
Ghiath al-Surji, a member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), explained on Thursday the reasons why his party did not support the State of Law Coalition in forming the government or voting on Ali al-Zaidi’s cabinet.
Al-Surji told Al-Maalouma that “agreement is still lacking regarding the completion of al-Zaidi’s cabinet, as the PUK opposed the State of Law’s nominees for ministerial positions.” He pointed out that “the PUK sided with Read more…

An expert reveals developments in Iraqi oil production and exports.

An expert reveals developments in Iraqi oil production and exports.

9-17-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Oil and gas expert Assem Jihad confirmed on Thursday the return of international companies to work in various Iraqi oil fields and projects, noting an increase in oil production and exports through various export outlets.
Jihad told Al-Maalouma, “Oil companies, both local and international, specializing in extraction, in addition to those operating under licensing rounds, are continuing work on various oil projects in Iraq according to the Read more…

MP: Completion of the cabinet is likely after September 30

MP: Completion of the cabinet is likely after September 30

9-17-2026

Information/Baghdad…
MP Ibtisam Hashim, from the State of Law Coalition, indicated on Thursday that the issue of completing the cabinet would likely be resolved after September 30th.
Hashim told the Information Agency that “negotiations and discussions between the political blocs are ongoing to reach final understandings regarding Read more…

A US convoy departs Harir base; equipment and vehicles head south ahead of withdrawal.

A US convoy departs Harir base; equipment and vehicles head south ahead of withdrawal.

9-17-2026

Information/Erbil…
Informed sources confirmed on Thursday the movement of a large convoy of US forces from Harir Air Base near Erbil towards southern Iraq, amid reports that it would later head to US bases in Kuwait.
The sources explained to Al-Maalomah that “the large convoy includes logistical support equipment, vehicles, and steel tanks, Read more…

US Treasury: We provided global banks with data to cut off Iran’s revenue streams

US Treasury: We provided global banks with data to cut off Iran’s revenue streams

2026-09-17

Shafaq News – Washington
The US Treasury Department announced Wednesday evening that it has provided global financial institutions with information to cut off Iran’s revenue sources.

The ministry added, according to media outlets monitored by Shafaq News Agency, that there are meetings with international financial institutions to Read more…

Nechirvan Barzani calls for the constitutional implementation of the oil and salaries agreement: We do not want Erbil to dominate Baghdad, nor vice versa.

Nechirvan Barzani calls for the constitutional implementation of the oil and salaries agreement: We do not want Erbil to dominate Baghdad, nor vice versa.

2026-09-17

Shafaq News – Sulaymaniyah
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani called on Thursday for the implementation of the political agreements concluded between Erbil and Baghdad regarding the oil, salaries and the region’s share of the country’s financial budget within the constitutional frameworks, stressing that the goal is not for Erbil to dominate Baghdad or vice versa, but rather for Iraq and the Read more…

Iraq’s ambassador to Washington presents his credentials to Trump and announces his mission priorities

Iraq’s ambassador to Washington presents his credentials to Trump and announces his mission priorities

2026-09-17

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Wednesday that Ambassador Krikor Der Hakobyan presented his credentials to US President Donald Trump as the resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Iraq to the United States.

The Iraqi Foreign Ministry said in a statement, received by Shafaq News Agency, that the presentation of credentials ceremony took place at the White House, noting that the ambassador Read more…