IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Al-Fahdawi: US pressure on Al-Zidi to choose ministers loyal to Washington

Al-Fahdawi: US pressure on Al-Zidi to choose ministers loyal to Washington

5-15-2026

Information/Anbar
On Friday, Mohammed al-Fahdawi, a leader in the Azm Alliance, warned of pressures he said the United States was exerting on Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zidi to influence the selection of members of the new cabinet.

Al-Fahdawi told Al-Maalouma that “the most prominent challenges facing Al-Zidi are the American Read more…

The framework is rearranging its cards… A five-party alliance led by Maliki and Amiri includes 75 MPs

The framework is rearranging its cards… A five-party alliance led by Maliki and Amiri includes 75 MPs

5-15-2026

Information/Baghdad…
An informed political source revealed on Friday that a new political alliance, dubbed the “Alliance of the Strong,” is nearing official announcement. The alliance comprises approximately 75 members of parliament from prominent political forces within the Coordination Framework, in a move aimed at containing recent defections and preventing Read more…

MP: Ministers who did not gain the confidence of parliament, their replacement is on the table

MP: Ministers who did not gain the confidence of parliament, their replacement is on the table

5-15-2026

Information / Special..
MP Ali Faisal Al-Fayyad, from the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, confirmed Thursday, that “three names within the government cabinet of Prime Minister Ali Al-Zidi did not obtain enough votes to cross the required threshold, and therefore did not gain the confidence of the House of Representatives.”
Al-Fayyad told Al-Maalomah that the failure to grant confidence Read more…

The coordinating framework will hold a meeting next week to discuss the outcomes of the vote on Ali al-Zidi’s government.

The coordinating framework will hold a meeting next week to discuss the outcomes of the vote on Ali al-Zidi’s government.

5-15-2026

The Information/Baghdad…
A member of the Coordination Framework, Uday Abdul-Hadi, confirmed on Friday that the Framework’s constituent forces will hold a meeting next week to discuss the results of the parliamentary vote on Ali al-Zidi’s government.
Abdul-Hadi told Al-Maalouma that “the Coordination Framework forces will hold an important meeting at the beginning of next week to discuss Read more…

The Al-Azm Alliance hints at political options after the vote on Ali Al-Zidi’s government.

The Al-Azm Alliance hints at political options after the vote on Ali Al-Zidi’s government.

5-15-2026

Information/Baghdad..
Sources close to the Al-Azm Alliance revealed on Friday the possibility of holding an important meeting within the next 24 hours to discuss the results of the vote on Ali Al-Zidi’s government, and the existence of an agenda to directly marginalize the alliance’s entitlement.

The sources told Al-Maalomah that “the Azm Alliance and its leaders are preparing to hold a very important meeting that includes all the leaders Read more…

Japan: We will cooperate with the al-Zaidi government to strengthen relations and stability in Iraq and the region.

Japan: We will cooperate with the al-Zaidi government to strengthen relations and stability in Iraq and the region.

2026-05-15

Shafaq News – Tokyo
The Japanese Foreign Ministry welcomed on Friday the formation of the new government in Iraq headed by Ali al-Zaidi, stressing that the Japanese government will cooperate with al-Zaidi’s government for the stability of Iraq and the Middle East.

The ministry spokesman, Kitamura Toshihiro, said in a statement carried by Read more…

Barak congratulated al-Zaidi on gaining the confidence of Parliament: We want bold action that aligns with our interests.

Barak congratulated al-Zaidi on gaining the confidence of Parliament: We want bold action that aligns with our interests.

2026-05-15

Shafaq News – Washington
Tom Barrack, the envoy of US President Donald Trump, congratulated Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on Thursday evening for securing parliamentary confidence and the approval of his government by the House of Representatives, expressing his hope for bold action in line with the common interests of Washington and Read more…

Following the passage of the al-Zaidi government, the Kurdistan leadership hopes for a new era in Baghdad.

Following the passage of the al-Zaidi government, the Kurdistan leadership hopes for a new era in Baghdad.

2026-05-15

Shafaq News – Erbil
Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani and Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani congratulated Ali Faleh al-Zaidi on Thursday evening on gaining the confidence of the Iraqi Parliament and assuming the position of Federal Prime Minister, expressing their hope that the new government formation will contribute to the emergence of a new era that will raise the level of relations Read more…

Al-Hakim calls for the completion of Al-Zidi’s cabinet: The vacant government cannot complete its work.

Al-Hakim calls for the completion of Al-Zidi’s cabinet: The vacant government cannot complete its work.

2026-05-15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The head of the National State Forces Alliance, Ammar al-Hakim, urged on Friday that the vacant ministries in the new Iraqi government be filled quickly and that dialogues between political forces be intensified to resolve this matter.

Al-Hakim said in a statement issued by his office during his meeting with Read more…

Iraq faces a historic economic test: Will reform succeed in building an economy stronger than oil?

Iraq faces a historic economic test: Will reform succeed in building an economy stronger than oil?

5-15-2026

Researcher Shatha Khalil*
In a country where more than 90% of government revenue comes from oil, any energy price crisis poses a direct threat to financial and economic stability. With Iraq’s population exceeding 45 million and the need for hundreds of thousands of new jobs each year, economic reform is no longer a political slogan or a temporary government plan; it has become a critical necessity for the country’s future and its ability to survive and remain stable Read more…

MP Muthanna al-Azzawi, from the Azm Alliance: What happened in the confidence vote session was deliberate to exclude some political blocs.

MP Muthanna al-Azzawi, from the Azm Alliance: What happened in the confidence vote session was deliberate to exclude some political blocs.

2026-05-15

MP Muthanna Al-Azzawi, from the Al-Azm Alliance, confirmed Thursday (May 14, 2026), that what happened during the vote on the cabinet was “planned to exclude some political blocs and prevent them from voting for their candidates.”

Al-Azzawi said in a press statement, “We congratulate Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on gaining the confidence of the House of Representatives and we affirm our support for his government,” explaining that Read more…

MP: Ministers who did not gain the confidence of parliament, their replacement is on the table

MP: Ministers who did not gain the confidence of parliament, their replacement is on the table

5-14-2026

Information / Special..
MP Ali Faisal Al-Fayyad, from the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, confirmed today, Thursday, that “three names within the government cabinet of Prime Minister Ali Al-Zidi did not obtain enough votes to cross the required threshold, and therefore did not gain the confidence of Read more…

Al-Zidi’s first comment after gaining the confidence of Parliament

Al-Zidi’s first comment after gaining the confidence of Parliament

2026-05-14

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, after gaining the confidence of the Iraqi parliament, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi thanked the political forces, while stressing the need to move towards consolidating stability.

Al-Zaydi said in a post on the “X” platform: I extend my sincere thanks and gratitude Read more…

“Treachery and betrayal”: Maliki’s bloc opens fire on the Sudanese and Halbousi alliances

“Treachery and betrayal”: Maliki’s bloc opens fire on the Sudanese and Halbousi alliances

2026-05-14

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday evening, MP Ibtisam al-Hilali, from the State of Law parliamentary bloc, attacked the “Reconstruction and Development” bloc, led by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, and the “Progress” bloc, headed by Mohammed al-Halbousi, after the candidates of the coalition led by Nouri al-Maliki were not approved to assume the portfolios Read more…

A former MP warns against external borrowing: It will drown Iraq in new debts and threaten future generations.

A former MP warns against external borrowing: It will drown Iraq in new debts and threaten future generations.

5-14-2026

Information / Special..
Former MP Bassem Ngheimish warned on Thursday against “resorting to external borrowing to address the financial crisis in the country,” explaining that “while Iraq has been seeking for years to settle its external and internal debts, there is increasing talk about turning to the International Monetary Fund for loans,” which could “strangle Iraq Read more…

Al-Zidi’s government gains partial confidence: Parliament approves 14 ministers and rejects nominees for three sovereign ministries

Al-Zidi’s government gains partial confidence: Parliament approves 14 ministers and rejects nominees for three sovereign ministries

5-14-2026

The Iraqi Parliament voted on Thursday to approve 14 ministers in Prime Minister Nabil al-Zaidi’s cabinet, while the nominees for the ministries of Education, Interior, and Planning failed to secure parliamentary approval. An Al -Maalomah correspondent reported that Parliament voted on 14 nominees from al-Zaidi’s cabinet, while the vote on the nominees for the ministries of Read more…

The Iraqi parliament grants confidence to al-Zaidi’s government and votes on 14 ministers (update)

The Iraqi parliament grants confidence to al-Zaidi’s government and votes on 14 ministers (update)

2026-05-14

The Iraqi parliament grants confidence to al-Zaidi’s government and votes on 14 ministers (update).
The Iraqi parliament voted this afternoon, Thursday, to grant confidence to the government of Ali Faleh al-Zaidi and its ministerial program, voting on 14 ministers.

During the session, which was held today with 270 members of parliament Read more…

The Iraqi parliament grants confidence to al-Zaidi’s government.

The Iraqi parliament grants confidence to al-Zaidi’s government.

2026-05-14

The Iraqi parliament grants confidence to al-Zaidi’s government. Read more…

Iraqi parliament votes on al-Zaydi’s program and a number of his ministers (update)

Iraqi parliament votes on al-Zaydi’s program and a number of his ministers (update)

2026-05-14

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi parliament voted on Thursday afternoon on the ministerial program of Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi, and began voting on a number of ministers.

The House of Representatives, in its session attended by 266 members, voted to appoint Basim Muhammad Khudair as Minister of Oil, Muhammad Nouri as Read more…

Moves to reposition US forces in Baghdad under the Joint Operations Command

Moves to reposition US forces in Baghdad under the Joint Operations Command

5-14-2026

Al-Maalomah/Sulaimaniyah…
A responsible source in Sulaimaniyah Governorate revealed today, Thursday, that there are movements to redeploy US forces in Baghdad, within the Joint Operations Command, with the aim of resuming their operations.
The source told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “US forces intend to redeploy Read more…