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Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-21-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-21-2026

9-21-2026 Newshound Guru Clare Article: “Al-Zaidi meets Trump in New York ahead of the end of the coalition’s mission” Quote: “All eyes are on the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi to New York next Tuesday to participate in the United Nations General Assembly meetings…al-Zaidi is scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump, at a time when the country is witnessing a withdrawal of coalition forces as the September 30 deadline approaches.” Read more…

Central Bank moves to lower dollar exchange rate against Iraqi dinar

Central Bank moves to lower dollar exchange rate against Iraqi dinar

9-21-2026

The Central Bank of Iraq has taken a new set of measures aimed at reducing the gap between the official and parallel exchange rates, and restoring stability to the dollar exchange rates in local markets.

An informed source at the Central Bank of Iraq stated that these measures were taken due to the rise in the exchange rate of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar in local markets on Saturday, exceeding Read more…

Al-Kinani: Washington has set 10 points for the continued transfer of Iraqi funds

Al-Kinani: Washington has set 10 points for the continued transfer of Iraqi funds

9-21-2026

Information/Special…
Economic and strategic expert Nasser al-Kinani revealed on Monday that the United States has set ten conditions for the continued transfer of Iraqi funds, including the surrender of weapons. He emphasized that these funds belong to Iraq and are not a US grant.
Speaking to the Information Agency, al-Kinani stated, “The United States has set ten conditions for the continued transfer of funds to Iraq, including Read more…

Jassem Mohammed: Postponing parliamentary sessions may change the cabinet nominees.

Jassem Mohammed: Postponing parliamentary sessions may change the cabinet nominees.

9-21-2026

The Secretary-General of the Turkmen Islamic Union, Jassim Mohammed, revealed on Monday that the continued postponement of parliamentary sessions could affect the nominations for the cabinet. He explained that the delays might impact the chances of some nominees being approved during the voting sessions.
Mohammed told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “Every postponement of parliamentary sessions could create a delay in finalizing the cabinet nominees, Read more…

In the presence of Al-Zaydi, the Coordination Committee opens files on government vacancies, European outcomes, and the New York visit.

In the presence of Al-Zaydi, the Coordination Committee opens files on government vacancies, European outcomes, and the New York visit.

2026-09-21

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday evening, the Coordination Framework held its periodic meeting in the presence of Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi to discuss the latest national and regional developments, foremost among them the completion of the government formation.

According to an official statement issued after the meeting Read more…

35% of oil shipments departing through the Strait of Hormuz are Iraqi.

35% of oil shipments departing through the Strait of Hormuz are Iraqi.

2026-09-21

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Data from Kpler showed a decline in shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz last week, with the number of vessels transiting the vital waterway for the region’s oil exports continuing to fall.

The data showed that Saudi Arabia accounted for about half of these exports, while Iraq’s share was 35% of the total crude oil shipments that left the strait Read more…

The secrets of September 30th that will forcibly reshape the map of the Middle East

The secrets of September 30th that will forcibly reshape the map of the Middle East

2026-09-20 23:31

Venus Baban
September 30, 2026, does not represent a traditional military withdrawal of the international coalition, but rather a pivotal geostrategic turning point for redrawing the rules of deterrence and financial balances in the Middle East. We are facing a new security architecture that moves the actors from managing the land to controlling alternative economic networks and corridors amidst the escalating maritime straits war.

Behind the scenes of the lightning diplomacy: The secrets of Ali Faleh al-Zaidi’s trip to Washington Read more…

Warning of a “deep recession” in Iraq as trade and finance decline

Warning of a “deep recession” in Iraq as trade and finance decline

2026-09-21

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, economist Manar Al-Obaidi warned of signs of a significant decline in Iraqi economic activity, particularly in the commercial sector, indicating that the decline in the Central Bank’s foreign currency sales, the decrease in imports, and the decline in bank financing could push the economy into a more pronounced Read more…

Masrour Barzani: Unifying the Peshmerga is a historic day for Kurdistan

Masrour Barzani: Unifying the Peshmerga is a historic day for Kurdistan

2026-09-21

Shafaq News – Erbil
Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani confirmed on Monday that the process of unifying the Peshmerga forces under the umbrella of the Ministry of Peshmerga and with a single structure “has been successfully completed” and that this is a historic day for Kurdistan, stressing the importance of strengthening and developing its military and defense capabilities in accordance with international Read more…

During July, total deposits and cash credit in Iraqi banks declined.

During July, total deposits and cash credit in Iraqi banks declined.

2026-09-21

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Economic indicators issued by the Central Bank of Iraq showed a decline in total deposits and cash credit in Iraqi banks during July 2026.

According to data seen by Shafaq News Agency, total cash deposits in Iraqi banks amounted to 100.982 trillion dinars at the end of July 2026, compared to Read more…

Once again, a “liquidity crisis” delays funding for employee salaries for September.

Once again, a “liquidity crisis” delays funding for employee salaries for September.

2026-09-21

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Monday that the funding for employee salaries for the current month of September has not been released despite its near end, noting that no ministry has received funding for its employees’ salaries so far.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that the delay in salary payments witnessed in previous months is recurring this month due to the failure to Read more…

Iraqi factions on the table… Trump brings together al-Zaidi and Arab leaders in New York

Iraqi factions on the table… Trump brings together al-Zaidi and Arab leaders in New York

2026-09-21

Shafaq News – Special Translation
Iraq is preparing to participate in an upcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and Arab and Gulf officials in New York, at a time when attention is focused on the repercussions of the US-Iran war and the future of relations with Tehran, coinciding with the near end of the international coalition’s mission in Iraq, and the return of the issue of weapons of armed factions supported by Iran to the forefront of regional and international Read more…

Al-Awadi from Salah al-Din: We are proceeding with restricting weapons to the state and taking over the security file in the provinces.

Al-Awadi from Salah al-Din: We are proceeding with restricting weapons to the state and taking over the security file in the provinces.

2026-09-21

Shafaq News – Salah al-Din
Iraqi Interior Minister Hussein al-Awadi confirmed on Monday that the government is proceeding with the implementation of the decision to restrict weapons to the state and official security forces, noting that procedures related to this file will continue during the coming months, in conjunction with the ministry’s preparations to take over the security file in all governorates. Read more…

Kurdistan Presidency: Baghdad is responsible for protecting oil facilities after September 30

Kurdistan Presidency: Baghdad is responsible for protecting oil facilities after September 30

2026-09-21

Shafaq News – Erbil
On Monday, the spokesperson for the Kurdistan Region Presidency, Dilshad Shahab, confirmed that the federal government will bear a great responsibility for defending Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region, after September 30, particularly in the airspace, noting that protecting the region’s oil facilities is part of this responsibility. Read more…

Since 1990, Iraq has ranked 154th globally in per capita growth.

Since 1990, Iraq has ranked 154th globally in per capita growth.

2026-09-21

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq ranked 154th globally out of 176 countries in the ranking of countries where per capita real GDP achieved the fastest growth during the period from 1990 to 2025, recording an increase of 14%, according to a ranking published by the Canadian website Visual Capitalist, which specializes in economics and data.

According to the classification seen by Shafaq News Agency, Iraq’s per capita GDP, calculated according to Read more…

Banning advisors’ statements: a restriction on access to information or “discipline”?

Banning advisors’ statements: a restriction on access to information or “discipline”?

2026-09-21

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Political and media specialists in Iraq confirm that regulating government media discourse can reduce conflicting official statements and positions, but they pointed out that the nature and limits of this unification procedures can affect the scope of dialogue and sources of information.

On Saturday, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi directed that all advisors and Read more…

US Treasury Secretary: In two days, all Iranian airlines worldwide will cease operations.

US Treasury Secretary: In two days, all Iranian airlines worldwide will cease operations.

2026-09-21

Shafaq News – Washington
US Treasury Secretary Scott Besent announced on Monday that Iranian airlines would cease operations worldwide in two days.

The minister said in press statements: We discussed the issue of Iran with China, and they are very involved. Read more…

From a dinar that could buy the world… to a dollar that buys Iraq

From a dinar that could buy the world… to a dollar that buys Iraq

9-21-2026

Amer Al-Omran
Today, the Iraqi stands before the history of his dinar as one stands before an old photograph of a house he once lived in; he contemplates its features, searches for something familiar, then returns to the present and finds that the place is the same place, but things have lost much of their meaning.

In 1975, one US dollar was worth approximately 0.295 Iraqi dinars, meaning one dinar was worth more than three dollars at the nominal exchange rate at the time. Today, one dollar requires approximately Read more…

The Iraqi dinar between strong reserves and a crisis of confidence: Will the dollar’s turmoil turn into wider economic pressures?

The Iraqi dinar between strong reserves and a crisis of confidence: Will the dollar’s turmoil turn into wider economic pressures?

9-21-2026

Researcher Shatha Khalil*
The significance of the Central Bank of Iraq’s recent statement lies not only in its reaffirmation of the country’s sufficient foreign currency reserves, but also in its timing and what it reveals about the nature of the pressures facing the Iraqi economy. On September 19, 2026, the Central Bank confirmed its ability to meet the demand for foreign currency to finance foreign trade, settle bank card transactions, and provide dollars to Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-20-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-20-2026

9-20-2026 Intel Guru Reset Intelligence A currency is sovereign when the state that issues it, sets the price, holds the revenue and clears its own payments. Iraq has spent 23 years on the wrong side of that definition in receivership …Receivership is the deal that came with rescue. It was never designed to be permanent. What changed this week is the debtor’s [Iraq] own government put the end of the arrangement in writing, on the record, twice. Read more…