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Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-3-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-3-2026

10-3-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff All of us [in the United States] are going to have no choice when we exchange. We have to go into the US dollar because we’ll be exchanging by banks, brokers. No matter what, you’re going to have to go straight into the US dollar. When you exchange you’ll go from dinars to dollars. Right there is your taxable event. That’s how it’s going to work. Then from the dollar you can go into crypto [or anything else]. Read more…

“On behalf of MPs”: Five legal cases on the table of Baghdad courts

“On behalf of MPs”: Five legal cases on the table of Baghdad courts

10-3-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Informed sources revealed on Saturday that five legal cases, mostly involving current members of parliament, will be presented to the relevant courts in Baghdad this week for a ruling based on the available evidence.
The source explained to Al-Maalomah that “five cases, mostly involving current members of parliament, will be presented to the relevant courts in Baghdad this week for a ruling, either conviction or acquittal, based on Read more…

Al-Khazali: Next week is the deadline for finalizing the names of the ministerial cabinet and voting on them.

Al-Khazali: Next week is the deadline for finalizing the names of the ministerial cabinet and voting on them.

10-3-2026

Information/Special…
MP Faleh al-Khazali confirmed on Saturday that political forces have finalized their choices, and it is highly likely that the issue of completing the cabinet and voting on the nominated names will be resolved next week. This aims to end the crisis of vacant ministerial positions and enable the ministries to perform their duties and provide services to citizens. Al-Khazali told Al-Maalouma that “political forces have finalized their choices regarding the names that will be Read more…

Import Allocation Monitoring Authority: Every dinar that enters and leaves the Iraqi treasury is subject to monitoring.

Import Allocation Monitoring Authority: Every dinar that enters and leaves the Iraqi treasury is subject to monitoring.

10-3-2026

The General Authority for Monitoring the Allocation of Federal Revenues revealed on Saturday its procedures for monitoring the movement of funds from the treasury to spending entities, stressing that every dinar that enters and leaves the treasury is subject to monitoring.

According to the official agency, the head of the General Authority for Monitoring the Allocation of Federal Imports, Susan Abdullah, said, “The Authority is independent and serves as an early warning system for combating corruption, as the Authority’s tasks Read more…

The United States congratulates Iraq on its National Day and commends the strengthening of sovereignty.

The United States congratulates Iraq on its National Day and commends the strengthening of sovereignty.

2026-10-03

Shafaq News – Washington
On Saturday, the United States congratulated the Iraqi people on their national day, affirming its commitment to strengthening the bilateral partnership and supporting the country’s stability and sovereignty.

This came in a press statement issued by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the occasion of Iraq’s National Day on October 3, in which he praised Read more…

The “behind-the-scenes” details of the meeting between al-Zaydi and the framework revealed: The issues of weapons and the cabinet were resolved.

The “behind-the-scenes” details of the meeting between al-Zaydi and the framework revealed: The issues of weapons and the cabinet were resolved.

2026-10-03

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Saturday the details of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s meeting with the Coordination Framework forces.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the Prime Minister, during his chairmanship of a meeting with the leaders and commanders of the coordination framework, stressed the need to resolve all files, including completing the government cabinet and Read more…

Telecommunications signs memorandum of understanding with Huawei to establish data centers

Telecommunications signs memorandum of understanding with Huawei to establish data centers

10-3-2026

Information/Baghdad
The Ministry of Communications announced on Friday the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Huawei to establish data centers and develop international partnerships.

The ministry stated in a statement received by Al-Maalomah Agency that “the General Company for Communications and Informatics signed a memorandum of understanding with Huawei to establish data centers and Read more…

An economist accuses “influential parties” of fabricating the dollar crisis and calls on the Central Bank to intervene urgently.

An economist accuses “influential parties” of fabricating the dollar crisis and calls on the Central Bank to intervene urgently.

10-3-2026

Information / Baghdad…
On Saturday, economist Abdul Rahman Al-Mashhadani accused influential parties of fabricating the current rise in dollar exchange rates in local markets, explaining that the goal of this rise is to achieve exorbitant profits for specific banks that are not subject to sanctions.

Al-Mashhadani told Al-Maalouma that “the local market is witnessing clear Read more…

The parliamentary foreign affairs committee is taking action to compel the government to reduce the number of US embassy staff in Baghdad.

The parliamentary foreign affairs committee is taking action to compel the government to reduce the number of US embassy staff in Baghdad.

10-3-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Member of the Parliamentary Foreign Relations Committee, MP Mukhtar Al-Youssef, revealed on Saturday that his committee intends to present a binding legal proposal to the government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs during its meeting on Sunday, which calls for reducing the number of diplomatic and administrative staff at the US Embassy in Baghdad, stressing that the current numbers exceed diplomatic norms Read more…

The 2027 budget faces challenges regarding contracts; Parliament pushes for a resolution on permanent employment.

The 2027 budget faces challenges regarding contracts; Parliament pushes for a resolution on permanent employment.

10-3-2026

Information / Report
The Al-Zaidi government is facing one of its most complex structural and social crises, represented by the issue of contract and daily wage employees, who have become the segment most exposed to job injustice and living instability.

The continued procrastination by both the previous and current governments in regularizing the legal status of contract workers and daily wage earners has left the lives of thousands of families hostage to indefinite promises lacking a firm timeframe. This ongoing suffering Read more…

Minister of Finance: Tax documentation paves the way for a new phase of digital transformation

Minister of Finance: Tax documentation paves the way for a new phase of digital transformation

10-3-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Finance Minister Faleh al-Sari affirmed on Saturday that tax documentation paves the way for a new phase of digital transformation.
A statement from the ministry, received by the Information Agency, indicated that “the minister oversaw the launch of the first electronic tax accounting system for major taxpayers during his visit to the General Authority for Taxes, in the presence of several directors general from the Ministry of Finance.” Read more…

Trump: The Iran issue will be resolved soon, and there will be no ban on diesel exports.

Trump: The Iran issue will be resolved soon, and there will be no ban on diesel exports.

2026-10-03

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump said on Friday evening that the Iran issue “will be over soon,” noting that it is in a “difficult situation.”

Trump predicted, in statements monitored by Shafaq News Agency, that oil prices would drop to pre-war levels and perhaps even lower once the war with Iran ends.

On the other hand, the US president stated that Europe has large quantities of diesel and will make a significant Read more…

Zelensky to Al-Zaidi: We seek to enrich the Ukrainian-Iraqi dialogue with tangible and practical results

Zelensky to Al-Zaidi: We seek to enrich the Ukrainian-Iraqi dialogue with tangible and practical results

2026-10-03

Shafaq News – Kyiv / Baghdad
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sent a congratulatory message on Saturday to Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Iraq.

In his message, the Ukrainian President referred to the long-standing historical relations and cooperation between the two countries, stressing Ukraine’s Read more…

The dollar continues its rise… the Iranian toman falls to 265,000

The dollar continues its rise… the Iranian toman falls to 265,000

2026-10-03

Shafaq News – Tehran
The Iranian toman continued its decline against the US dollar on Saturday, hitting a new low in the free market, in an extension of the downward trend that the Iranian currency has experienced recently.

According to currency and gold price data in Iran, the selling price of the US dollar reached about 265,050 tomans, compared to Read more…

Proof of source of funds and vague fees: Institutional obstacles hindering trade regulation in Iraq

Proof of source of funds and vague fees: Institutional obstacles hindering trade regulation in Iraq

2026-10-03

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Manar Al-Obaidi, head of the “Iraq Future” Foundation for Economic Studies and Consultations, criticized on Saturday the obstacles and impediments facing traders in Iraq from the stage of establishing their companies and projects through obtaining hard currency to the banking procedures related to this matter, warning of the consequences of the bureaucracy facing the labor market and its impact on increasing the unemployment rate in the country. Read more…

Iraq is the third largest Arab country in terms of gold holdings during the month.

Iraq is the third largest Arab country in terms of gold holdings during the month.

2026-10-03

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Data from the World Gold Council for September 2026 showed that the total gold reserves of the Arab countries listed in the table of the top 100 holders amounted to 1,649.1 tons.

Saudi Arabia topped the list of Arab countries with reserves of 323.1 tons, followed by Lebanon with 286.8 tons, then Iraq with 175.6 tons, Read more…

Iran thanks Al-Zaidi for facilitating the launch of 40 daily flights through Najaf Airport

Iran thanks Al-Zaidi for facilitating the launch of 40 daily flights through Najaf Airport

2026-10-03

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iranian embassy in Baghdad expressed its gratitude on Saturday to Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi for his support and follow-up regarding the launch of 40 daily flights by Iranian airlines between the two countries via Najaf International Airport.

In a statement published on the “X” platform, the embassy expressed its hope that relations would witness a remarkable development Read more…

The State of Law coalition nominates Yasser Sakheel and Haider Bahaa for the Interior and Higher Education portfolios, respectively.

The State of Law coalition nominates Yasser Sakheel and Haider Bahaa for the Interior and Higher Education portfolios, respectively.

2026-10-03

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source stated on Saturday that the State of Law coalition, led by Nouri al-Maliki, has officially nominated Yasser Sakheel for the Ministry of Interior portfolio.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that the coalition also nominated Haider Bahaa, who currently serves as Read more…

The coordination framework calls for de-escalation and sets a deadline for addressing the weapons issue.

The coordination framework calls for de-escalation and sets a deadline for addressing the weapons issue.

10-3-2026

The Coordination Framework affirmed on Saturday the importance of continuing to strengthen the state of institutions and the rule of law, calling on all parties to fully commit to a comprehensive truce.

The framework stated in a statement that the responsible positions of the factions towards the public interest and their commitment to the agreement document are appreciated, noting that this came after a great effort Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-2-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-2-2026

10-2-2026 Newshound Guru Stephen If you have been holding for a long time like I have it’s okay to be excited because we have never seen Iraq make this much progress as they have…Iraq gaining their full sovereignty, they finally having a prime minister who is a business guy. He’s a banker. He likes money. He was installed by the Trump administration to help facilitate and bring about these monetary and banking reforms and all the changes we are seeing…We have a lot to look forward to…We are pretty darn close to the end of this ride.​ Read more…