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Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-15-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-15-2026

10-15-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff [People] are telling you to ask banks to make sure they have a De La Rue machine. I recommend you don’t do that…These De La Rue machines…are money counting machines. Money counting machines are no different than cars to drive. You can go drive a Ford, Chevy, Honda, take your pick, doesn’t flipping matter. They’re all cars. These currency machines are the same damn thing. They’re a foreign currency accounting machine that do three things – sort, count, authenticate. Here’s the problem. If you go in asking if they have a De La Rue machine, but they say they have a different brand…you just got a door closed on you. You don’t care what brand of money counting machine they have. What you care about is that they have it…Go to the bank saying, ‘Do you have the foreign currency counting machine that can count, sort and authenticate? Yes? So you can count the money and verify it within my presence, correct?’ That is how you should handle it. Read more…

A deputy reveals a political agreement to vote on al-Zidi’s deputies and ministers as a “single package”.

A deputy reveals a political agreement to vote on al-Zidi’s deputies and ministers as a “single package”.

2026-10-15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, Ali Al-Azirjawi, a member of the State of Law bloc, revealed that there is a political agreement to vote on the deputy prime ministers and the vacant and newly created ministries as a “single package”.

Al-Azirjawi explained to Shafaq News Agency that “the session is proceeding today and will be held within the next hour, and there is no disagreement between the political blocs.” Read more…

Ahead of the session, MPs announce their refusal to vote on creating new ministries in the government.

Ahead of the session, MPs announce their refusal to vote on creating new ministries in the government.

2026-10-15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A group of members of the House of Representatives announced on Thursday their rejection of creating the positions of deputy prime ministers or creating ministries “based on partisan quotas at a time of responsibility to rationalize spending,” as they put it.

MP Haider Al-Mutairi said during a press conference held at the parliament Read more…

Exclusive: MP expects cabinet meeting to be postponed for several hours

Exclusive: MP expects cabinet meeting to be postponed for several hours

2026-10-15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Independent MP Abdul Hamza Al-Khafaji predicted on Thursday that the session to complete the government cabinet would be postponed for several hours.

Al-Khafaji told Shafaq News Agency that the number of members of parliament currently present inside the hall has reached 110. Read more…

The Central Bank of Iraq announces a new mechanism for granting dollars to travelers.

The Central Bank of Iraq announces a new mechanism for granting dollars to travelers.

2026-10-15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Thursday the implementation of a new regulatory mechanism to grant travelers the amount allocated to them, which is (2000) US dollars every two months, and at a maximum of (6) times per year.

The bank confirmed in a statement Read more…

Al-Zarkoushi reveals disagreements threatening two ministries and keeping the door open for postponement.

Al-Zarkoushi reveals disagreements threatening two ministries and keeping the door open for postponement.

10-15-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Member of the Coordination Framework, Abdul Samad al-Zarkoushi, confirmed on Thursday the existence of political disagreements regarding two ministries, which may lead to postponing their resolution in the parliamentary session this evening.
Al-Zarkoushi explained to Al-Maalouma that “the parliamentary session will be held this evening with a legal quorum, given the political consensus Read more…

Al-Dulaimi demands that the Al-Zaidi government reclaim the “Al-Mu’ajiz oil port” seized by Saudi Arabia.

Al-Dulaimi demands that the Al-Zaidi government reclaim the “Al-Mu’ajiz oil port” seized by Saudi Arabia.

10-15-2026

Al-Maalomah/Baghdad –
Raed Abdullah al-Dulaimi, a member of the Anbar Alliance, called on the government of Ali Faleh al-Zaidi on Thursday to reclaim the Iraqi oil pipeline running through Saudi Arabia and onward to other countries. The pipeline has been under Saudi control for over 40 years, despite the fact that all construction costs were borne by the Iraqi government.
Al-Dulaimi told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “There are parliamentary demands to open an investigation into the theft of the Iraqi oil pipeline Read more…

The “Idrak” bloc told “Al-Maalouma”: We will hold the government to its program and hold it accountable every six months.

The “Idrak” bloc told “Al-Maalouma”: We will hold the government to its program and hold it accountable every six months.

10-15-2026

The head of the Idrak parliamentary bloc, Abdul Hamza al-Khafaji, affirmed on Thursday the parliament’s determination to compel the government to officially submit its program and to hold regular sessions every six months to question and host the government before the parliament. He stressed that the current parliamentary sessions will not allow a repeat of past experiences where government programs became mere words on paper without Read more…

Al-Moussawi reveals behind-the-scenes details of today’s session: ongoing disagreements and the possibility of postponing some names.

Al-Moussawi reveals behind-the-scenes details of today’s session: ongoing disagreements and the possibility of postponing some names.

10-15-2026

Information/Baghdad…
MP Mukhtar al-Moussawi confirmed on Thursday that postponing the decision on some ministerial portfolios during today’s parliamentary session is very likely, given the ongoing political disagreements over several ministries.
Al-Moussawi explained to Al-Maalouma that “the parliamentary session scheduled for this evening to vote on nine ministerial portfolios in Ali al-Zaidi’s government, as well as the four deputy prime ministers, is set to take place.” Read more…

Parliamentary source: Political understandings and disagreements regarding some portfolios during the parliamentary session

Parliamentary source: Political understandings and disagreements regarding some portfolios during the parliamentary session

10-15-2026

Information/Baghdad…
A parliamentary source revealed on Thursday that political understandings and disagreements arose regarding certain ministerial portfolios during today’s parliamentary session.
The source told the Information Agency that “mutual political agreements were reached between the State of Law bloc, the Sadiqun bloc, the Hikma Movement, and the Kurdistan Democratic Party to pass the candidates of the parties in agreement within parliament.” Read more…

Azm announces the names of his nominees for the Ministries of Planning and Culture

Azm announces the names of his nominees for the Ministries of Planning and Culture

10-15-2026

The Azm Alliance announced on Thursday its nominees for the Ministry of Planning, Qutaiba Ghazi, and the Ministry of Culture, Yassin Al-Ithawi. A statement from the alliance, received by the Al-Maalomah News Agency, said, “In fulfillment of political and electoral obligations and to complete the formation of the government, the Azm Alliance announces the nomination Read more…

Reconstruction: 45 water desalination projects cover 86% of Iraq, and we need 500 billion to complete 10 new ones.

Reconstruction: 45 water desalination projects cover 86% of Iraq, and we need 500 billion to complete 10 new ones.

2026-10-15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, Hussein Al-Moussawi, Director of the Water Department at the Ministry of Construction and Housing, revealed that more than 45 water desalination projects have been launched in the Iraqi governorates, bringing the percentage of those served to 86% across Iraq. He pointed out the need for 500 billion dinars to complete and import the necessary equipment to open 10 new projects. Read more…

The parliament’s leadership is holding a meeting prior to the start of the session to complete the government cabinet.

The parliament’s leadership is holding a meeting prior to the start of the session to complete the government cabinet.

2026-10-15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi parliament’s presidency announced on Thursday that a meeting had begun prior to holding a session to complete the government cabinet.

The House of Representatives’ media office said in a statement: The House of Representatives’ leadership is holding a meeting before the session to vote on the candidates for deputy prime ministers and Read more…

“Treason and I will not resign”: Ukrainian President responds to Trump’s “painful bias”

“Treason and I will not resign”: Ukrainian President responds to Trump’s “painful bias”

2026-10-15

Shafaq News – Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that it was “painful” when US President Donald Trump “sided” with the other side in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, after Trump said Zelensky should be replaced.

Zelensky said in an interview: “It is painful that Trump chooses one side… not our side,” adding that he doesn’t mind Trump being in the middle between Ukraine and Russia: “If you are in the middle, you should stay in the middle.” Read more…

US officials: The military is considering using the “Mother of All Bombs” against Iran.

US officials: The military is considering using the “Mother of All Bombs” against Iran.

2026-10-15

Shafaq News – Washington
US officials said on Thursday that the US military is considering using the “Mother of All Bombs” if fighting against Iran resumes.

CNN quoted officials as saying that the US military has drawn up plans to launch strikes that could include the use of the GBU-43/B bomb, also known as the “Mother of All Bombs,” against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites if President Donald Trump orders a resumption of hostilities. Read more…

“A serious constitutional violation”: Objection to the ban on press coverage of the parliamentary session

“A serious constitutional violation”: Objection to the ban on press coverage of the parliamentary session

2026-10-15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Two press freedom organizations condemned on Thursday the House of Representatives’ decision to prevent the media from covering the session to vote on completing the cabinet and the deputy prime ministers, considering it a restriction on journalistic work and a violation of the principle of open sessions.

The Iraqi Association for the Defense of Journalists’ Rights said in a statement Read more…

Stagnation and protests… The US dollar paralyzes Baghdad markets

Stagnation and protests… The US dollar paralyzes Baghdad markets

2026-10-15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The main markets in the capital, Baghdad, are still experiencing an almost complete standstill in buying and selling activity, since the Iraqi government announced last Wednesday (October 7) a change in the exchange rate of the US dollar against the local currency.

A correspondent for Shafaq News Agency said that the Al-Shourja area and Al-Rashid Street appeared almost empty of shoppers, coinciding with a protest organized by a number of citizens rejecting the decision to change the dollar exchange rate. Read more…

450,000 barrels and 500 million cubic meters of gas per day… Oil Minister announces the goals of the Kirkuk Fields Operating Authority

450,000 barrels and 500 million cubic meters of gas per day… Oil Minister announces the goals of the Kirkuk Fields Operating Authority

2026-10-15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair Al-Abadi oversaw on Thursday the transfer of operations from the North Oil Company and the North Gas Company to the Joint Operating Authority for the four Kirkuk fields (Kirkuk, Bai Hassan, Khabbaz and Jambur), as part of the government and ministry’s plans and strategy to develop the oil and gas industry.

The process took place via closed-circuit television, during which the minister confirmed that this contract is Read more…

Counterfeit money threatens the pockets of Iraqis… and the Central Bank explains its procedures.

Counterfeit money threatens the pockets of Iraqis… and the Central Bank explains its procedures.

2026-10-15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
News of counterfeit Iraqi banknotes being seized at border crossings, and warnings about the circulation of quantities of them in local markets, have raised concerns about citizens and traders being exposed to financial losses, amid economic warnings about the repercussions of the spread of counterfeit currency on the movement of commercial transactions and confidence in the currency in circulation. Read more…

The Kurdistan Democratic Party officially announces its candidates for the vacant ministerial positions in the al-Zaidi government.

The Kurdistan Democratic Party officially announces its candidates for the vacant ministerial positions in the al-Zaidi government.

2026-10-15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The official spokesperson for the Kurdistan Democratic Party bloc in the Iraqi Parliament, Dana Abdulghaffar Aziz, announced today, Thursday, that the bloc has nominated Fares Sheikh Sadiq Barifkani for the position of Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq, and Ribaz Mohammed Abdullah Mohammed (Ribaz Hamlan) for the position of Minister of Construction and Housing.

Aziz confirmed in an official statement that this nomination came within the positions allocated to the Kurdistan Read more…