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Al-Kinani: The region is demanding a 14% share of the budget without committing to handing over the revenues.

Al-Kinani: The region is demanding a 14% share of the budget without committing to handing over the revenues.

11-3-2026

Information/Special…
Economic expert Nasser al-Kinani criticized on Tuesday the ongoing disputes between the federal government and the Kurdistan Region regarding oil and financial obligations, particularly the issue of exporting 400,000 barrels of oil per day and including the resulting revenues in the general budget. He pointed out that the region is demanding a 14% share of the budget despite not delivering the required quantities of oil and revenues. Read more…

Nineveh begins taking over its security file and announces: Partial withdrawal of Turkish forces from Zilkan

Nineveh begins taking over its security file and announces: Partial withdrawal of Turkish forces from Zilkan

2026-11-03

Shafaq News – Nineveh
The head of the security committee in the Nineveh Provincial Council, Muhammad al-Kaka’i, announced on Tuesday the launch of official procedures for the Nineveh police command to take over the management of the security file throughout the province, in implementation of a decree issued in this regard, noting the start of a partial withdrawal of Turkish forces stationed at the Zilkan camp in northern Iraq. Read more…

Al-Muslawi speaks about introducing the region’s border crossings into the ASYCUDA system… “It will boost the state treasury.”

Al-Muslawi speaks about introducing the region’s border crossings into the ASYCUDA system… “It will boost the state treasury.”

11-3-2026

Information/Special..
The spokesman for the Reconstruction and Development Bloc, former MP Firas Al-Muslawi, confirmed on Tuesday that the federal government’s obligation of the Kurdistan Region’s border crossings to operate according to the ASYCUDA electronic system and hand over customs revenues to the central government has contributed to boosting the state treasury’s revenues, noting that the revenues of the border crossings during the past month amounted to 560 billion dinars. Read more…

Gold prices fall to $3,926 per ounce

Gold prices fall to $3,926 per ounce

11-3-2026

Information/Follow-up…
Gold prices declined during trading on Tuesday by 0.5% to reach $3,926.52 per ounce, while US gold futures for December delivery fell by 0.8% to $3,936.30 per ounce.
Among other precious metals, silver prices dropped Read more…

Diyala completes land sorting within the million free plots initiative

Diyala completes land sorting within the million free plots initiative

11-3-2026

Al-Maalomah/Diyala –
Diyala Deputy Governor Hassan al-Jubouri revealed on Tuesday that all phases of land allocation within the initiative to distribute one million free plots have been completed, noting that the province’s share will exceed 44,000 plots. Read more…

A deficit of 43 trillion dinars: Balancing inflation and the refusal to increase Kurdistan’s share

A deficit of 43 trillion dinars: Balancing inflation and the refusal to increase Kurdistan’s share

11-3-2026

The federal budget is facing a critical financial juncture due to unprecedented inflation in operational spending and a mounting deficit. Economic warnings are mounting about the depletion of the treasury caused by exorbitant privileges granted to special-grade officials and the inflated, unaccounted-for funding of pension and welfare funds. This comes as the Kurdistan Region’s demands for an increased financial allocation have been met with firm rejection from both parliament and the government. Read more…

“Jordan at the forefront”… Al-Waeli: Manipulating the origin of imported goods is killing the Iraqi economy

“Jordan at the forefront”… Al-Waeli: Manipulating the origin of imported goods is killing the Iraqi economy

11-3-2026

Information/Special…
MP Taqi Nasser Al-Waeli, from the “Ishraqat Kanoun” bloc, affirmed on Tuesday that the responsibility for protecting domestic products lies with regulatory bodies to safeguard them from imported goods. He noted that some products enter the country under the guise of being manufactured there, while others falsely claim they are made in Iraq when they are actually imported. Read more…

Iraqi oil company reaches agreements with US-based Chevron regarding the West Qurna-2 oil field contract.

Iraqi oil company reaches agreements with US-based Chevron regarding the West Qurna-2 oil field contract.

2026-11-03

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi Oil Minister Bassem al-Abadi announced on Tuesday that agreements had been reached with US company Chevron to sign a contract for the West Qurna-2 oil field before the end of this year, while talks continue regarding contracts for other fields.

Al-Abadi said in a video statement received by Shafaq News Agency that this came as a continuation of the discussions and negotiations related to the contracts of American companies, Read more…

Al-Mandalawi emphasizes the activation of memoranda of understanding with two American companies in the energy sector.

Al-Mandalawi emphasizes the activation of memoranda of understanding with two American companies in the energy sector.

2026-11-03

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs, Mohsen Al-Mandalawi, stressed on Monday evening the need to finalize and activate the memoranda of understanding with the American companies “Chevron” and “Exxon Mobil” in the field of energy.

The media office of Al-Mandalawi stated Read more…

Iraqi oil exports rise to 3.35 million barrels, driving a recovery in Gulf flows.

Iraqi oil exports rise to 3.35 million barrels, driving a recovery in Gulf flows.

2026-11-03

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Iraq’s oil exports rose by 9.5% during October, reaching 3.35 million barrels per day, approaching pre-war levels, at a time when the most prominent Arab oil-producing countries in the Gulf recorded an overall increase in their shipments, which contributed to strengthening global supplies and reducing pressure on prices. Read more…

Al-Zaydi negotiates with the factions… The Quartet Committee is “displeased”: It may backfire.

Al-Zaydi negotiates with the factions… The Quartet Committee is “displeased”: It may backfire.

2026-11-03

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, a source familiar with the inner workings of the Quartet Committee tasked with negotiating with the factions revealed that Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi had intervened in the negotiations by holding separate meetings with some leaders of the groups refusing to hand over weapons. Read more…

The Iraqi government will hold an extraordinary session on Saturday to vote on the 2027 budget.

The Iraqi government will hold an extraordinary session on Saturday to vote on the 2027 budget.

2026-11-03

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A government source reported on Tuesday that the Iraqi cabinet will hold an extraordinary session next Saturday, chaired by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, to vote on the draft general budget law for 2027.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that the session will be dedicated to voting on the draft budget, in preparation for sending it to the House of Representatives for a vote before the end of this year. Read more…

Iraq increases its oil exports via Türkiye to 500,000 barrels per day

Iraq increases its oil exports via Türkiye to 500,000 barrels per day

2026-11-03

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The energy news website Oilprice.com reported that Iraq has increased its oil exports through the Turkish port of Ceyhan to 500,000 barrels per day, in a move aimed at strengthening crude oil export outlets away from the Strait of Hormuz.

The website reported, in a report translated by Shafaq News Agency, that Iraq has begun transporting Basra crude by truck to the pipeline system in the north of the country. Currently, about Read more…

Following the easing of visa requirements, Damascus confirms the start of a new phase of trade exchange with Iraq.

Following the easing of visa requirements, Damascus confirms the start of a new phase of trade exchange with Iraq.

2026-11-03

Shafaq News – Damascus
On Tuesday, Mohammad Imad Al-Mawlawi, a member of the executive office of the Damascus Countryside Chamber of Commerce, affirmed that the decision to facilitate the granting of visas to traders between Syria and Iraq is an important step to enhance trade and investment exchange and expand partnership opportunities between the two countries, expecting its effects to gradually appear during the coming year. Read more…

The Democratic Party and the Christian and Turkmen blocs are officially calling for a session of the Kurdistan Parliament tomorrow.

The Democratic Party and the Christian and Turkmen blocs are officially calling for a session of the Kurdistan Parliament tomorrow.

2026-11-03

Shafaq News – Erbil
The Kurdistan Democratic Party bloc, the Christian bloc, and the Turkmen Reform Party bloc called on Tuesday for other parliamentary blocs to hold a session on Wednesday morning to activate the Kurdistan-Iraq Parliament.

The head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party’s parliamentary bloc, Vala Farid, said in a joint press conference with members of parliament Read more…

American message to Baghdad: Iraq is a state sponsor of terrorism if it does not control the weapons of the factions.

American message to Baghdad: Iraq is a state sponsor of terrorism if it does not control the weapons of the factions.

2026-11-03

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Well-informed political sources reported on Tuesday that the acting US ambassador to Iraq, Steven Fagin, had delivered direct messages in recent days to government and political figures, confirming that Washington is monitoring steps to restrict weapons to the state.

According to sources who spoke to Shafaq News Agency, Fagen warned that failure to comply with the pledges and failure to put in place a concrete plan to end the presence of weapons outside Read more…

Calls for the Ministry of Finance to intervene: The difficulty in applying for “Rafidain” loans through the application opens the door to exploitation.

Calls for the Ministry of Finance to intervene: The difficulty in applying for “Rafidain” loans through the application opens the door to exploitation.

2026-11-03

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A number of employees and retirees called on Finance Minister Faleh al-Sari and members of the House of Representatives, especially the Parliamentary Finance Committee, to intervene urgently to address the difficulties facing applications for bank loans issued by Rafidain Bank, and to find solutions that ensure that those entitled to them can access them without complications. Read more…

Qatari mediation: containing the escalation and testing Iranian concessions.

Qatari mediation: containing the escalation and testing Iranian concessions.

11-3-2026

Iyad Al-Anaz
The paths to a political settlement of the US-Iranian military confrontation continue, employing tools and methods that reflect the realities on the ground. These are the tools the mediators adhere to, working to present proposals, ideas, and opinions that could open genuine avenues for political dialogue and diplomatic negotiations. This was exemplified by the Qatari-Arab-Gulf mediation, which involved proposals presented Read more…

Iranian MP: We possess missiles that can reach the United States

Iranian MP: We possess missiles that can reach the United States

11-3-2026

Iranian parliamentarian Kamran Ghazanfari suggested that his country may already possess a nuclear weapon, threatening to use it against America and Israel if Tehran is threatened with a nuclear attack from them. In response to a question from the Iranian news site “Didban Iran” regarding the possibility of Iran possessing a nuclear weapon, Ghazanfari explained that it is possible to speculate that they may already possess this capability, and that if the United States and Israel threaten them with the use of a nuclear weapon, they should know that they will respond in kind by using such a weapon against them. Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-2-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-2-2026

11-2-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff Let’s talk about where Iraq is at right now. They’ve completed their cabinet…The rate will change when they have the budget ready to be sent off for approval, meaning agreements are reached on the budget…I’m not saying budget approved, just the backend steps of agreements – having it ready to be approved. That’s exactly when they’re going to change the rate… Read more…