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Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-15-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-15-2026

11-15-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 Question: “Does the coordinated framework need to be eradicated or replaced before a rate change can occur?” Frank26: No…Even after the parliament gets the budget we will still be looking at that gap [between the official CBI rate and the black-market street rate]…That’s what’s going to bring you your rate change not the dismantlement of the coordinated framework, not the arrest of Maliki, not the conquering of Iran. All those things are separate issues. Read more…

“You have made Iraq proud”… Al-Zaydi celebrates the Jurf al-Sakhr committee

“You have made Iraq proud”… Al-Zaydi celebrates the Jurf al-Sakhr committee

2026-11-15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi praised the efforts of the members of the investigative committee tasked with uncovering oil smuggling operations in the Jurf al-Sakhr (al-Nasr) district of Babil Governorate, stressing that what they did contributed to uncovering operations that targeted the livelihood of Iraqis, while announcing that they would be given a reward and a letter of thanks and appreciation. Read more…

Al-Zaydi gives Kataib Hezbollah a deadline to hand over “Al-Jarf” and prepares to mobilize the Counter-Terrorism Service.

Al-Zaydi gives Kataib Hezbollah a deadline to hand over “Al-Jarf” and prepares to mobilize the Counter-Terrorism Service.

2026-11-15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, informed government and political sources revealed a “serious” intention on the part of the Prime Minister, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ali al-Zaidi, to impose full security and military control over the Jurf al-Nasr “al-Sakhr” district, north of Babil Governorate, through special forces from the Counter-Terrorism Service. Read more…

Al-Mayahi: The oil and gas law is a gateway to fairness for Basra and the producing governorates.

Al-Mayahi: The oil and gas law is a gateway to fairness for Basra and the producing governorates.

11-15-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Abdul Amir Al-Mayahi reiterated his demand on Sunday for the government to expedite the submission of long-awaited draft laws to Parliament for enactment, foremost among them the oil and gas law and other social legislation. He emphasized that passing this law is a fundamental pillar for regulating the management of oil wealth and ensuring fairness for oil-producing provinces, particularly Basra. Read more…

MP: Confused financial decisions have disrupted markets and burdened citizens

MP: Confused financial decisions have disrupted markets and burdened citizens

11-15-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Ahmed Shaheed held the relevant government and financial authorities fully responsible on Sunday for the sharp rise in food and basic commodity prices in local markets. He called on the Parliament’s leadership to convene an emergency session to discuss the repercussions of this crisis and develop urgent solutions to protect citizens’ purchasing power. Read more…

For the seventh week, Iraqi oil exports to America register “zero”.

For the seventh week, Iraqi oil exports to America register “zero”.

2026-11-15

Shafaq News – Washington / Baghdad
U.S. imports of Iraqi crude oil were zero for the seventh consecutive week last week.

Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, reviewed by Shafaq News Agency, showed that the average U.S. imports of crude oil Read more…

The dollar surpasses the 170,000 dinar mark in Baghdad and Erbil.

The dollar surpasses the 170,000 dinar mark in Baghdad and Erbil.

2026-11-15

Shafaq News – Baghdad/Erbil
The exchange rate of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar rose on Sunday morning in the markets of Baghdad and Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region.

A Shafaq News Agency correspondent reported that the dollar exchange rate rose in the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges in Baghdad Read more…

The public is holding onto cash; 94% of Iraqi currency is outside the banking system.

The public is holding onto cash; 94% of Iraqi currency is outside the banking system.

2026-11-15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Data from the Central Bank of Iraq showed that about 94% of the total cash in Iraq is outside banks, compared to only 6% within the banking system, an indicator that reflects the amount of cash in circulation among the public compared to the liquidity available within banks. Read more…

The Deputy Minister of Electricity was sentenced to 7 years in prison and ordered to pay 37 billion dinars.

The Deputy Minister of Electricity was sentenced to 7 years in prison and ordered to pay 37 billion dinars.

2026-11-15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Federal Integrity Commission announced on Sunday that a judgment was issued in absentia imposing a seven-year prison sentence on the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Electricity for Transport and Distribution Affairs for committing the crime of illicit enrichment, noting that the convicted person is obligated to return the value of the illicit enrichment, in addition to a financial fine equivalent to its value, explaining that the total amount of the amounts ordered to be returned and the fine amounted to 37 billion dinars. Read more…

Iraq ranks 47th globally in government debt, with projected debt for the current year at $174 billion.

Iraq ranks 47th globally in government debt, with projected debt for the current year at $174 billion.

2026-11-15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq ranked 47th globally in terms of total government debt expected for 2026, with a value of $174 billion, equivalent to 71.1% of GDP, according to a ranking published by Visual Capitalist, based on data from the International Monetary Fund. Read more…

The path to development, water, and security: Iraq presents its vision for a sustainable partnership with Türkiye.

The path to development, water, and security: Iraq presents its vision for a sustainable partnership with Türkiye.

2026-11-15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The head of the National State Forces Alliance, Ammar al-Hakim, affirmed on Sunday that Iraq aspires to a sustainable partnership with Turkey that is not limited to trade exchange or cooperation on security issues, but extends to the fields of investment, energy, industry, transportation, education and scientific research. Read more…

Al-Zaydi dismisses security leaders en masse and arrests those involved in the oil smuggling case in Jurf al-Nasr.

Al-Zaydi dismisses security leaders en masse and arrests those involved in the oil smuggling case in Jurf al-Nasr.

11-15-2026

On Saturday evening, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi decided to refer those involved in the oil smuggling case in Jurf al-Nasr to the judiciary, while also deciding to dismiss a number of security and administrative leaders.

The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Sabah al-Nu’man, said in a statement, “The Prime Minister, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ali Falih al-Zaidi, chaired an emergency security meeting Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-14-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-14-2026

11-14-2026 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: “BANKS ASSOCIATION: THE CENTRAL BANK’S RESERVES ARE LARGE AND SOUND, AND WE ARE MOVING TOWARDS EXCHANGE RATE STABILITY” Quote: “…the reserves of the Central Bank of Iraq are solid and large, and it is able to meet the demand in the market, which strengthens the trend towards the stability of the exchange rate.” Read more…

Haval: Kurdish parties are obstructing the 2027 budget

Haval: Kurdish parties are obstructing the 2027 budget

11-14-2026

Al-Maalomah/Anbar…
Independent Kurdish opposition figure Didar Haval accused Kurdish parties on Saturday of obstructing the approval of the 2027 budget in its current form by demanding amendments to several of its articles to align with their political and financial interests. Read more…

Sudani: We spent 450 trillion dinars in 3 years… and the borrowing was done legally.

Sudani: We spent 450 trillion dinars in 3 years… and the borrowing was done legally.

2026-11-14

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Former Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani defended his government’s financial policy on Saturday, stressing that spending and borrowing could not be done outside legal frameworks, while noting that his government spent 450 trillion dinars out of 660 trillion during the three years of the budget. Read more…

Al-Shammari: The continued export of oil using the bidding system reflects a flaw in the performance of the Ministry of Oil.

Al-Shammari: The continued export of oil using the bidding system reflects a flaw in the performance of the Ministry of Oil.

11-14-2026

Information/Special…
MP Mohammed Jabbar al-Shammari asserted on Saturday that Iraq’s continued reliance on the bidding system for oil represents a failure on the part of the Ministry of Oil. He held the ministry and its minister responsible for not prioritizing the acquisition of oil tankers, which would enhance Iraq’s ability to market its oil wealth. Read more…

MP: Al-Zidi’s government reneged on its promises regarding controlling the dollar exchange rate

MP: Al-Zidi’s government reneged on its promises regarding controlling the dollar exchange rate

11-14-2026

Information/Baghdad…
MP Miqdad al-Khafaji, from the Rights Bloc in Parliament, announced on Saturday his intention to submit a formal request to the Speaker of Parliament to allocate a session to discuss the continuous rise in the dollar exchange rate on the parallel market and the accompanying increase in the prices of food and basic commodities. Read more…

Diversifying foreign currencies: An anticipated Iraqi step to reduce dependence on the dollar

Diversifying foreign currencies: An anticipated Iraqi step to reduce dependence on the dollar

11-14-2026

Information / Report…
Amid the rapid geopolitical and economic shifts the world is witnessing, calls are growing within Iraqi political and economic circles to reconsider the near-total reliance on the US dollar and to seek alternative currencies that ensure greater flexibility for foreign trade.
These moves stem from a growing conviction among many observers and decision-makers that the US currency is no longer merely a tool for trade Read more…

Iraqi oil is caught in the grip of smuggling… from Kurdistan to the black markets in Afghanistan

Iraqi oil is caught in the grip of smuggling… from Kurdistan to the black markets in Afghanistan

11-14-2026

Information / Report…
New, cross-border routes for smuggling Iraqi oil wealth have been uncovered, stretching from the Kurdistan Region deep into Afghan territory to be sold on the black market. This comes amid escalating political and public criticism in Baghdad regarding the government’s silence and inaction on this thorny issue, which is draining billions of dollars from the state treasury. Simultaneously, fabricated media campaigns are being waged to discredit the Popular Read more…

Chamber of Commerce: Prices have risen by 20% and promises to lower the dollar have not been fulfilled.

Chamber of Commerce: Prices have risen by 20% and promises to lower the dollar have not been fulfilled.

11-14-2026

The Diyala Chamber of Commerce confirmed on Saturday that Iraqi markets are experiencing a recession, noting that prices have risen by at least 20%. The Chamber also pointed out that the government has yet to fulfill its promises to lower the dollar exchange rate in the parallel market.
Mohammed al-Tamimi, head of the Diyala Chamber of Commerce, explained Read more…