IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Iraq confirms: No signs of radioactive contamination; heightened alert to monitor regional nuclear facilities.

Iraq confirms: No signs of radioactive contamination; heightened alert to monitor regional nuclear facilities.

2026-03-28 02:50

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq’s National Nuclear, Radiological, Chemical and Biological Regulatory Authority announced on Saturday that no radioactive contamination had been recorded within the country, despite a series of attacks targeting nuclear facilities in neighboring Read more…

Apart from the Democratic Party, there is a broad parliamentary movement to hold an emergency session to elect the President of the Republic.

Apart from the Democratic Party, there is a broad parliamentary movement to hold an emergency session to elect the President of the Republic.

3-27-2026

Information/Baghdad
The head of the New Generation Movement bloc in the House of Representatives, Sarwa Abdul Wahid, announced on Friday that she had collected the signatures of about 200 MPs to hold a special session to elect the President of the Republic, while noting that the Kurdistan Democratic Party had refrained from signing and refused Read more…

Al-Jubouri: Mosul Dam’s reservoir is approaching 5 billion cubic meters for the first time in years

Al-Jubouri: Mosul Dam’s reservoir is approaching 5 billion cubic meters for the first time in years

3-27-2026

Information / Baghdad..
Former member of the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture and Water, Thaer al-Jubouri, confirmed on Friday that the Mosul Dam’s water storage is approaching five billion cubic meters for the first time in years. He also noted that the country’s water situation has improved significantly in less than a week due to Read more…

Rubio and Masrour Barzani discuss attacks targeting sites inside Iraq

Rubio and Masrour Barzani discuss attacks targeting sites inside Iraq

2026-03-27

Shafaq News – Washington
The US State Department announced on Thursday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a telephone conversation with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani to discuss security developments in Iraq and the region.

According to a statement from the US State Department, Read more…

“Alternative plan” for exporting Iraqi crude, with the first step being black oil.

“Alternative plan” for exporting Iraqi crude, with the first step being black oil.

2026-03-27 02:38

Shafaq News – Basra
On Friday, Basra MP Ali Shaddad revealed that the Iraqi government is working on multiple initiatives and paths to find alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz for exporting oil in light of the current regional conditions, stressing that Iraq is facing a difficult test that requires quick and effective measures Read more…

Iraq proposes forming a European group to study mechanisms for providing financial support.

Iraq proposes forming a European group to study mechanisms for providing financial support.

2026-03-27

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said on Thursday that Iraq, by virtue of its geographical location, has become part of the geography of war, while he proposed the formation of a European group to study mechanisms for providing financial support.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement, “Deputy Prime Minister and Read more…

Al-Moussawi: The war in the region necessitates expediting the formation of the government.

Al-Moussawi: The war in the region necessitates expediting the formation of the government.

3-26-2026

Information / Special…
MP Hamid al-Moussawi affirmed today, Thursday, that the current circumstances in Iraq and the region necessitate that political forces expedite the formation of a government and end the existing political deadlock.
Al-Moussawi told the Information Agency that Read more…

MP: Passing the oil and gas law will end the region’s “rebellion” and guarantee the rights of producing provinces

MP: Passing the oil and gas law will end the region’s “rebellion” and guarantee the rights of producing provinces

3-26-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament, MP Ahmed Al-Shammari, revealed on Thursday that there is intensive parliamentary activity and a serious parliamentary determination to proceed with approving the oil and gas law that has been stalled for years, indicating that the move comes in conjunction with Read more…

Al-Saadi: Iraqi oil shipments will continue to flow through the Strait of Hormuz after coordination with Tehran.

Al-Saadi: Iraqi oil shipments will continue to flow through the Strait of Hormuz after coordination with Tehran.

3-26-2026

Information / Baghdad…
Former MP Baqir al-Saadi confirmed on Thursday that Iraqi oil shipments will continue to flow to international markets via the Strait of Hormuz, following coordination with Tehran.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, al-Saadi said, “The coming days will witness Read more…

United States: Do not travel to Iraq. Leave immediately if you are there.

United States: Do not travel to Iraq. Leave immediately if you are there.

2026-03-26 00:06

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The US Embassy in Baghdad issued a new security warning on Thursday, urging its citizens not to travel to Iraq and to leave immediately, citing escalating security threats and attacks targeting Americans and US-related interests.

The embassy said in an “alert” issued today: “Do not travel to Iraq for any reason. Read more…

The Iraqi judiciary settles the controversy surrounding the “million signatures”: No decision to dissolve parliament.

The Iraqi judiciary settles the controversy surrounding the “million signatures”: No decision to dissolve parliament.

2026-03-26 02:04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council on Thursday refuted rumors circulating on social media about it issuing a decision regarding the dissolution of parliament or preparations for early elections.

The Council’s media center stated in a statement received Read more…

Iraq earned nearly $7 billion from oil sales in February.

Iraq earned nearly $7 billion from oil sales in February.

2026-03-26 03:38

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Oil announced on Thursday that the financial revenues generated from crude oil exports for the month of February amounted to approximately $7 billion, according to the final statistics issued by Read more…

Iran responds to Trump’s negotiations: We have set 5 conditions for ending the war

Iran responds to Trump’s negotiations: We have set 5 conditions for ending the war

2026-03-25 07:50

Shafaq News – Special Translation
Tehran announced on Wednesday its rejection of American proposals, which it described as “increasing demands,” to end the ongoing military conflict, stressing that the decision to stop the war rests solely with the Iranian leadership.

The Iranian Fars News Agency, in a report translated by Shafaq News Agency, Read more…

Iraq’s oil production has sharply declined as storage tanks fill up and exports through the Strait of Hormuz are disrupted.

Iraq’s oil production has sharply declined as storage tanks fill up and exports through the Strait of Hormuz are disrupted.

2026-03-25 07:02

Shafaq News – Basra
Three Iraqi energy officials said on Wednesday that oil production has fallen sharply as the war in Iran continues, after oil tanks reached critically high levels and crude exports through the Strait of Hormuz became impossible.

Officials added, according to Reuters, that production at the main oil fields in Read more…

Al-Saadi: Iraqi oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz are on an upward trajectory.

Al-Saadi: Iraqi oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz are on an upward trajectory.

3-25-2026

Information / Baghdad..
Former MP Baqir al-Saadi confirmed on Tuesday that Iraqi oil exports to international markets will take on an upward dimension in the coming weeks via the Strait of Hormuz.

Al-Saadi explained in his interview with Al-Maalouma that “there is important coordination between Baghdad and Tehran to provide safe passages for the movement of Iraqi oil tankers towards international markets, noting that the first tankers have already set off, and Read more…

Political movement: Washington is using various means to thwart any government formed by Maliki

Political movement: Washington is using various means to thwart any government formed by Maliki

3-25-2026

The head of the Wujud Movement, Muhammad Abu Sa’ida, confirmed that the Trump administration is seeking to create obstacles and use various means of pressure to ensure the failure of any government formed by Maliki in the coming phase.
Abu Sa’ida told Al-Ma’luma, “The American administration is well aware Read more…

Exclusive: Washington blames Baghdad: It did not cooperate with us to protect its forces.

Exclusive: Washington blames Baghdad: It did not cooperate with us to protect its forces.

2026-03-25 00:19

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A U.S. State Department official confirmed on Wednesday that the United States is focused on protecting its personnel and facilities in Iraq from attacks carried out by “Iranian-linked militias,” noting repeated requests to Iraqi authorities to provide Washington with accurate information about the locations of Iraqi security forces Read more…

Nechirvan Barzani: Tehran has admitted to “some mistake” in the bombing of Peshmerga forces, and we await the investigation.

Nechirvan Barzani: Tehran has admitted to “some mistake” in the bombing of Peshmerga forces, and we await the investigation.

2026-03-25 02:04

Shafaq News – Erbil
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani revealed on Wednesday that there had been official contact with the Iranian side following the recent attacks, confirming that Tehran had acknowledged that “some mistake” had occurred in targeting the Peshmerga forces and expressed its regret Read more…

Chinese shipping giant resumes bookings to Iraq and the Gulf despite tensions

Chinese shipping giant resumes bookings to Iraq and the Gulf despite tensions

2026-03-25 05:10

Shafaq News – Shanghai
China’s COSCO Shipping Lines announced on Wednesday that it has resumed accepting new bookings for general cargo containers bound for Iraq and the Gulf states, despite tensions in the Middle East.

The company stated in a memo to its clients that it “has resumed accepting new Read more…

Iraq faces its most serious financial test in decades; the collapse of oil exports threatens employee salaries.

Iraq faces its most serious financial test in decades; the collapse of oil exports threatens employee salaries.

3-24-2026

Information / Report..
The Iraqi economy is facing an unprecedented crisis after a sharp decline in oil exports as a result of regional tensions and the closure of vital shipping lanes, causing revenues to drop by up to 90%, in a direct blow to the main artery of the economy on which the country depends almost entirely.

According to economic data, Iraq’s exports have plummeted Read more…