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Al-Zubaidi: No company is immune from accountability, even if it is affiliated with the Prime Minister.

Al-Zubaidi: No company is immune from accountability, even if it is affiliated with the Prime Minister.

11-9-2026

Information/Special…
Salam al-Zubaidi, spokesperson for the Victory Coalition, affirmed on Monday that everyone is subject to the law, and any entity or company can be held accountable if corruption or violations are proven, even if it is affiliated with the Prime Minister. He stressed the necessity of not exploiting one’s position or political influence to evade accountability. Read more…

Another postponement… The Cabinet will not discuss the 2027 budget.

Another postponement… The Cabinet will not discuss the 2027 budget.

11-9-2026

Information/Baghdad…
An informed source revealed on Monday that the Cabinet will not discuss the 2027 budget schedules during its session on Tuesday, indicating that the discussion will be postponed until further notice.
The source explained to Al-Maalomah that “available indicators suggest the Cabinet will not discuss the 2027 budget schedules in its session on Tuesday.”
He clarified that “the postponement is due to several reasons, most notably Read more…

Al-Zaidi and Barzani open the files on oil, salaries, and the federal budget.

Al-Zaidi and Barzani open the files on oil, salaries, and the federal budget.

2026-11-09

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, Federal Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi discussed with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani the outstanding issues between the federal government and the regional government, most notably the management of oil fields, revenues, employee salaries, the region’s share of the 2027 federal budget, and the oil and gas law. Read more…

Barak: Washington supports the Baghdad-Erbil dialogue on oil, salaries, and revenues.

Barak: Washington supports the Baghdad-Erbil dialogue on oil, salaries, and revenues.

2026-11-09

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The US envoy to Iraq, Tom Barrack, affirmed on Monday that direct dialogue between Baghdad and Erbil is the best way to resolve outstanding issues between the two sides, most notably the files of oil exports, salaries and revenues. Read more…

Carrying Trump’s proposal, al-Zaidi makes an “unannounced” visit to Tehran

Carrying Trump’s proposal, al-Zaidi makes an “unannounced” visit to Tehran

2026-11-09

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi visited the Iranian capital, Tehran, last Friday, in an “unannounced visit” that lasted for hours.

The Iranian news agency Fars reported that al-Zaidi’s talks with the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament and the negotiating delegation, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, focused exclusively on Iraqi efforts to end the war between Iran and America. Read more…

Iraqi-American talks to activate the outcomes of the Washington visit

Iraqi-American talks to activate the outcomes of the Washington visit

2026-11-09

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs, Mohsen al-Mandalawi, met with the Chargé d’Affaires of the US Mission to Iraq, Steven Fagin, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and develop the strategic partnership between Baghdad and Washington, in order to serve common interests and open up broader horizons for cooperation in various fields. Read more…

US imports of Iraqi oil collapse as 24.2 million barrels are lost in months

US imports of Iraqi oil collapse as 24.2 million barrels are lost in months

2026-11-09

Shafaq News – Washington
U.S. imports of Iraqi crude oil and petroleum products fell sharply in August 2026 to 1.387 million barrels, compared to 10.234 million barrels in the same month last year, a decrease of 86.4%. Read more…

In an appeal to the Patriotic Union, Barzani calls for an end to the political crisis and the formation of a broad-based government.

In an appeal to the Patriotic Union, Barzani calls for an end to the political crisis and the formation of a broad-based government.

2026-11-09

Shafaq News – Erbil
On Monday, Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani appealed to the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), urging them to end the political crisis and form a broad-based government in the region.

In a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, Barzani stressed the need for everyone to take into account that the interest of the people of Kurdistan is greater than all other interests and goals. Read more…

Iraq’s revenues exceed 52 trillion dinars as of September

Iraq’s revenues exceed 52 trillion dinars as of September

2026-11-09

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Data from the Ministry of Finance regarding the implementation of the federal budget up to the end of September 2026 showed that Iraq’s total revenues amounted to approximately 52.822 trillion dinars, while oil revenues constituted about 76% of the state’s total resources. Read more…

Turkish lira falls to a new record low

Turkish lira falls to a new record low

2026-11-09

Shafaq News – Ankara
The Turkish lira fell against the US dollar on Monday, hitting one of its lowest levels ever, as pressure on the local currency continued amid rising inflation rates.

Exchange market data showed the dollar rising to about 50.18 Turkish lira, compared to about 50.14 lira at the close of trading last Friday, after it touched a level of 50.19 lira during trading. Read more…

Al-Zaidi’s tours… an Iraqi seat in the arrangements for the next stage

Al-Zaidi’s tours… an Iraqi seat in the arrangements for the next stage

2026-11-09

Shafaq News – Baghdad/Amman/Ankara
Analysts believe that Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s Arab and Gulf tours represent an attempt to reposition Baghdad in its regional environment and restore confidence with neighboring countries, in parallel with seeking to ensure an Iraqi presence in the post-war Middle East arrangements, amid questions about the government’s ability to translate its diplomatic openness into political influence and sustainable strategic partnerships. Read more…

The decision on the chairmanship of parliamentary committees has been postponed until next week due to the lack of a political agreement.

The decision on the chairmanship of parliamentary committees has been postponed until next week due to the lack of a political agreement.

2026-11-09

Shafaq News – Baghdad
MP Thaer Al-Kaabi, from the National Approach bloc, revealed on Monday that the decision on the chairmanship of parliamentary committees has been postponed until next week due to the absence of a “political agreement”.

Al-Kaabi told Shafaq News Agency that political dialogues aimed at deciding the chairmanship of the permanent parliamentary committees are currently Read more…

Iraq introduces new discounts on Basra crude oil prices

Iraq introduces new discounts on Basra crude oil prices

2026-11-09

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq’s State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) announced on Monday a reduction in the official selling prices of Basra Medium and Heavy crude oil destined for Asian markets during the month of December.

The company set the price of Basra Medium crude at a discount of $8.80 per barrel, compared to the average prices of Oman and Dubai crude during the previous month, according to Reuters. Read more…

The Christian alliance supports Barzani’s initiative and calls for guaranteeing the rights of all communities.

The Christian alliance supports Barzani’s initiative and calls for guaranteeing the rights of all communities.

2026-11-09

Shafaq News – Erbil
The Christian Alliance announced on Monday its support for the initiative of Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani aimed at ending the political crisis in the Kurdistan Region and forming a broad-based government, calling on political forces to respond to it and reach a national agreement that guarantees unity and the activation of institutions. Read more…

Iranian President: Mr. Khamenei has ordered an end to the “neither war nor peace” situation.

Iranian President: Mr. Khamenei has ordered an end to the “neither war nor peace” situation.

11-9-2026

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed on Monday that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei had issued directives to end the “neither war nor peace” situation, indicating the possibility of reaching an understanding through negotiations while preserving Iran’s dignity. Pezeshkian stated in press remarks: “We do not have the right to ignore and destroy Iran’s future,” adding: “We can negotiate with dignity and accomplish the matter.” Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-8-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-8-2026

11-8-2026 Intel Guru Reset Intelligence We like to follow the money…In October the Treasury named a Baghdad bank it says shipped profits to Iran in dollars every month…In September it named an Iraqi faction siphoning from a $2.6 billion dollar state payroll…What that describes is a machine that turned oil money into militias, laundered dollars and terror funding for two decades. The Trump administration is taking it apart…Permanently. That machine had friends. In our view…the Democrats…want it back and these midterms are their road in. Read more…

A parliamentarian opens the file on Al-Zaidi’s wealth and “conflict of interest”: Where did you get this from?

A parliamentarian opens the file on Al-Zaidi’s wealth and “conflict of interest”: Where did you get this from?

2026-11-08

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, MP Saud Al-Saadi directed two simultaneous parliamentary questions to the Prime Minister and the Integrity Commission regarding the wealth of Prime Minister Ali Al-Zidi, financial disclosure, and “conflict of interest.” Read more…

Al-Mandalawi: “The path of development” is a national necessity that enhances Iraq’s strategic position.

Al-Mandalawi: “The path of development” is a national necessity that enhances Iraq’s strategic position.

11-8-2026

Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs, Mohsen Al-Mandalawi, affirmed that the “path of development” is a national necessity that enhances Iraq’s strategic position and opens broader horizons for accessing global markets.

During his chairmanship of a meeting on Sunday to follow up on the executive plan and the technical and engineering phases of the “Development Road” project, in the presence of Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Al-Abadi, Read more…

Al-Dulaimi explains Barak’s last mission in Iraq

Al-Dulaimi explains Barak’s last mission in Iraq

11-8-2026

Information/Baghdad..
On Saturday, Anbar Alliance member Abdullah Ahmed Al-Dulaimi revealed the mission of Trump’s envoy, Tom Barrack, to Baghdad and his insistence on the Al-Zaidi government’s approval of the terms and conditions of the visit.

Al-Dulaimi told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the visit of US President’s envoy Tom Park to Baghdad urged the government of Ali al-Zaidi to close all border crossings between Iraq and Iran, sever relations, stop importing goods, and move towards Read more…

Maliki’s coalition: Baghdad holds the keys to calming the region and defusing the war.

Maliki’s coalition: Baghdad holds the keys to calming the region and defusing the war.

11-8-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Salah Boushi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, affirmed Iraq’s ability to defuse the war and steer the region toward de-escalation, noting that Iraq has an opportunity to play a significant role in ending the escalation and resolving the crisis between the United States and Iran. Read more…