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Iraqi Dinar Guru BS (Breaking Statements) 11-13-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru BS (Breaking Statements) 11-13-2026

11-13-2026 Newshound Guru Ariel The reason the 2027 budget is the revaluation, not just a precursor to it, comes down to one thing that most people holding dinar completely miss: the budget is the proof…It’s the evidence that Iraq can sustain a stronger currency without collapsing into the same inflation spiral that’s killed every prior revaluation attempt in the region. Performance-based budgeting means every dinar allocated has a measurable return attached to it… When a country demonstrates that its fiscal policy generates more value than it consumes, the currency naturally strengthens. Read more…

A mysterious loan and international conditions: The World Bank proposes “financing” Iraq in exchange for three years of economic reform.

A mysterious loan and international conditions: The World Bank proposes “financing” Iraq in exchange for three years of economic reform.

11-13-2026

Economic expert Ziad Al-Hashemi announced (Thursday, November 12, 2026) that the Iraqi Ministry of Finance, during its discussions with the World Bank aimed at obtaining “urgent financing loans” for the Iraqi economy, “has made progress in the discussions.”

Al-Hashemi said, according to a post, that the Iraqi government, which is seeking funding from the World Bank, faced “international conditions” including “implementing a three-year economic reform program in cooperation with the World Bank.” Read more…

The International Energy Agency expects a surplus in the global oil market.

The International Energy Agency expects a surplus in the global oil market.

2026-11-13

Shafaq News – Follow-up
The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicted on Friday that the global oil market would return to a surplus in the last quarter of this year, as Middle East exports recover at a faster pace than global oil demand growth, despite continued attacks on maritime shipping.

The agency provided more details about the remaining quantities that will come from an unprecedented withdrawal of oil from the emergency reserves of its member states, which was pledged last March. Read more…

Iraqi Airways resumes flights to Dubai from Erbil and Sulaimaniyah airports

Iraqi Airways resumes flights to Dubai from Erbil and Sulaimaniyah airports

2026-11-13

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Director General of Iraqi Airways, Mustafa Talib, announced on Friday the resumption of direct flights to Dubai from Erbil and Sulaimaniyah airports, starting on the 26th and 27th of this month. Read more…

Al-Zaidi moves from Al-Khadra to Al-Dora by helicopter amid tight security measures at Baghdad entrances

Al-Zaidi moves from Al-Khadra to Al-Dora by helicopter amid tight security measures at Baghdad entrances

2026-11-13

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A security source reported on Friday that Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi landed by helicopter in the Dora area south of Baghdad, while the entrances to the capital witnessed heightened security measures.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ali al-Zaidi, traveled by helicopter from the Green Zone Read more…

Trump: I might strike Iran now

Trump: I might strike Iran now

2026-11-13

Shafaq News – Washington
On Thursday evening, US President Donald Trump threatened to use military force again against Iran, indicating that he might do so “now”.

Trump said in remarks monitored by Shafaq News Agency: “I will not hesitate to use military force against Iran again if necessary, and I might do so now.” Read more…

“C” alert to all military units under the command of the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces

“C” alert to all military units under the command of the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces

2026-11-13

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A security source reported on Friday that directives had been issued to place all military units under the command of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces on “C” alert status.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that the reasons for declaring the state of alert are still unknown, and that the directives did not include specifying a date for ending the state of alert. Read more…

Gold prices rebound thanks to buying activity after falling to their lowest level in a year

Gold prices rebound thanks to buying activity after falling to their lowest level in a year

2026-11-13

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Gold prices rose on Friday thanks to buying after hitting their lowest level in more than a year in the previous session, while the market’s focus shifted to upcoming US inflation data.

The price of gold in spot trading rose 1 percent to $3,915.31 an ounce, but it has lost 3.5 percent since the start of the week. Read more…

A government decision officially puts the closure of the “Mandali-Sumar” border crossing with Iran into effect.

A government decision officially puts the closure of the “Mandali-Sumar” border crossing with Iran into effect.

2026-11-13

Shafaq News – Diyala
A source in the Iraqi Border Ports Authority stated that the federal government’s decision to close the Mandali-Sumar international border crossing in Diyala Governorate has come into effect as of Friday morning and until further notice. Read more…

An economic expert discusses seven conditions for releasing the Kurdistan Region’s share of the 2027 budget.

An economic expert discusses seven conditions for releasing the Kurdistan Region’s share of the 2027 budget.

2026-11-13

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Economic expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi revealed on Friday seven conditions set by the federal government in exchange for releasing the Kurdistan Region’s share in the 2027 budget. Among the most prominent conditions is the marketing of at least 400,000 barrels per day of crude oil through the national marketing company “SOMO” to the Turkish port of Ceyhan. Read more…

On the ground, the Supreme Security Committee begins its work investigating information about oil smuggling in “Jurf al-Nasr”.

On the ground, the Supreme Security Committee begins its work investigating information about oil smuggling in “Jurf al-Nasr”.

2026-11-13 01:28

Shafaq News – Babylon / Baghdad
A responsible security source reported on Friday that the Supreme Committee formed by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces has begun investigating the information received regarding the smuggling of oil derivatives in the “Jarf al-Nasr” area.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that a delegation from the committee had indeed arrived in the area and had begun conducting a preliminary field inspection Read more…

At the Sulaimaniyah Forum, the President of the Republic called for diversifying resources and restricting weapons to the state.

At the Sulaimaniyah Forum, the President of the Republic called for diversifying resources and restricting weapons to the state.

2026-11-13

Shafaq News – Sulaymaniyah
President Nizar Amidi called on Friday for the diversification of economic resources, especially in light of the “turbulent conditions” in the region, and for proceeding with the approval of the 2027 budget, reiterating the need to restrict weapons to the state. Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-12-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-12-2026

11-12-2026 Intel Guru Reset Intelligence Iraq wrote its oil law in 2007, 6 Prime Ministers and 19 years later it is still never passed. Oil brings in about 90% of the Iraqi government’s money. The law is meant to settle who runs the fields, who sells the barrels, and whose account the dollars land in. Without it there is no fixed rule for splitting that money between Baghdad and Erbil so every year the two sides argue it out from scratch – How many barrels Erbil hands over and what share of the budget it gets back. Every budget waits on that argument and this year’s is already a month past its legal date. This week the law is back on the table… Read more…

MP: We will submit a request to the Speaker of Parliament to discuss the rise in the dollar exchange rate.

MP: We will submit a request to the Speaker of Parliament to discuss the rise in the dollar exchange rate.

2026-11-12

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, MP Miqdad al-Khafaji, from the parliamentary rights bloc, revealed his intention to submit a request to the Speaker of Parliament to discuss the rising exchange rate of the dollar in the market and the rising prices of food items. Read more…

Iraq and the IMF conclude talks to prepare a 3-year reform plan

Iraq and the IMF conclude talks to prepare a 3-year reform plan

2026-11-12

Shafaq News – Amman
The Iraqi Ministry of Finance announced on Wednesday evening the conclusion of talks with the International Monetary Fund in the Jordanian capital, Amman, with progress made in the negotiation process towards a reform program supported by the Fund in the coming years. Read more…

Al-Faw port is nearing the operational phase.

Al-Faw port is nearing the operational phase.

12/11/2026

The Grand Faw Port project is about to enter its trial operational phase, following the completion of its basic pillars with completion rates of (100%) for the five berths, the navigation channel, and the connecting road.

The Director General of Iraqi Ports, Abdullah Ati, explained that the project is practically moving from construction to on-site operation, coinciding with the launching of the first buoy. For his part, the Director of the Submerged Tunnel Read more…

The region’s required share is 14.14%… New Kurdish understandings with Baghdad regarding the budget

The region’s required share is 14.14%… New Kurdish understandings with Baghdad regarding the budget

11-12-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Wafa Mohammed Karim, a member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, clarified today, Thursday, the nature of the understandings being reached by the Kurdistan delegation in Baghdad. He pointed out that the delegation is discussing the budget, the region’s share of it, oil revenues, and services in Kurdistan.
Karim told Al-Maalouma, “The visits of the Kurdistan delegations to Baghdad aim to reach an agreement on the budget and increase the region’s share Read more…

A member of parliament accuses the government and the central bank of reneging on their promises to control the parallel market.

A member of parliament accuses the government and the central bank of reneging on their promises to control the parallel market.

11-12-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament, Miqdad al-Khafaji, criticized the government and the Central Bank of Iraq on Thursday for reneging on previous promises to take measures to protect citizens from the repercussions of the exchange rate adjustment and to achieve a balance between the official rate and the parallel market rate. Read more…

An economist warns of “significant waste” in SOMO contracts and reveals a 47% discount for the UAE’s ADNOC.

An economist warns of “significant waste” in SOMO contracts and reveals a 47% discount for the UAE’s ADNOC.

11-12-2026

Information/Baghdad
Economic expert Abdul Rahman al-Mashhadani warned on Thursday of suspected corruption and collusion by influential parties in crude oil sales contracts. He revealed that the Iraqi State Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) granted substantial discounts of up to 47% to the UAE’s ADNOC, directly harming the country’s resources.
Al-Mashhadani told the Information Agency, “SOMO’s granting of a 47% Read more…

Masrour Barzani: Our talks in Baghdad focused on the region’s rights and appointments that have been stalled for 12 years.

Masrour Barzani: Our talks in Baghdad focused on the region’s rights and appointments that have been stalled for 12 years.

2026-11-12

Shafaq News – Erbil
On Thursday, Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani announced that his recent talks in Baghdad focused primarily on the region’s financial rights and the reopening of government appointments, which have been suspended for about 12 years. He also confirmed that amendments would be made to the labor law to guarantee the rights of workers in the private sector. Read more…