IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Al-Kadhimi is conducting regional tours to garner support for his return to the premiership.

Al-Kadhimi is conducting regional tours to garner support for his return to the premiership.

2026-02-10 | 06:38

Alsumaria News
A politician revealed the former MP Yasser Al-Husseini On Tuesday, regarding the Mustafa Al-Kadhimi He is undertaking regional tours to rally support for his return to the premiership.
He said Al-Husseini for Alsumaria News A number of candidates for prime minister are knocking on doors both inside and outside the country. Read more…

How can Iraq liberate itself from the “authority” of the US Federal Government? A legal expert outlines a roadmap.

How can Iraq liberate itself from the “authority” of the US Federal Government? A legal expert outlines a roadmap.

2-10-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Legal expert Ali al-Tamimi detailed today the legal complexities and international resolutions governing the US Federal Reserve’s control over Iraqi oil revenues, while also outlining the available legal avenues for restoring full financial sovereignty. Read more…

Last-minute developments: Al-Saadi expects the “presidency” to be decided within a week and confirms the readiness of the framework candidate.

Last-minute developments: Al-Saadi expects the “presidency” to be decided within a week and confirms the readiness of the framework candidate.

2-10-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Baqir al-Saadi confirmed on Tuesday that the impasse over electing the president of the republic is nearing a final resolution and will not take more than a week, revealing that political understandings are emerging that will lead to Read more…

The “forgery” earthquake strikes Taqadum: Arrest warrants issued against MPs and leaders in Halbousi’s party.

The “forgery” earthquake strikes Taqadum: Arrest warrants issued against MPs and leaders in Halbousi’s party.

2-10-2026

Information/Erbil…
A responsible source in Erbil Governorate revealed on Tuesday that arrest warrants have been issued for three prominent leaders of the “Progress” party, headed by Mohammed al-Halbousi, on charges of involvement in widespread forgery of official Read more…

Maliki’s coalition denies any proposal to extend the Sudanese government for a year

Maliki’s coalition denies any proposal to extend the Sudanese government for a year

2-10-2026

The State of Law Coalition bloc denied on Tuesday receiving any official proposal to extend the term of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s government for another year, describing the reports circulating in some media outlets as Read more…

The deadlock in the presidency puts the political process on the brink of danger… Optimism for a near resolution, and Maliki awaits the “green light”.

The deadlock in the presidency puts the political process on the brink of danger… Optimism for a near resolution, and Maliki awaits the “green light”.

2-10-2026

The political scene in Iraq is entering a narrow constitutional tunnel as the deadlock surrounding the election of the president continues. This position has become a bottleneck , preventing political forces from forming the next government. With escalating Read more…

Chalabi: There is no American veto against Maliki

Chalabi: There is no American veto against Maliki

2-10-2026

Information/Special..
Zuhair Al-Jalabi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed that “the tweet published by Trump regarding his rejection of the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri Al-Maliki, does not represent an influential political stance, describing it as a cloud that has passed.”

Al-Jalabi told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “The political process in Iraq is decided Read more…

International report: Iraq occupies a new position in the corruption index

International report: Iraq occupies a new position in the corruption index

2026-02-10

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Iraq climbed to 136th place globally in the 2025 list of the world’s most transparent countries out of 182 countries, while it ranked eighth among Arab countries in the list of the most corrupt countries, according to Read more…

Al-Dahlaki: The delay in electing the president is not due to the Kurdish dispute.

Al-Dahlaki: The delay in electing the president is not due to the Kurdish dispute.

2026-02-10 01:59

Shafaq News – Baghdad
MP Raad al-Dahlaki, from the “Al-Azm” coalition, ruled out on Tuesday that “the lack of Kurdish agreement” was behind the delay in holding the session to elect the president of the republic, pointing out that Read more…

Exclusive: Al-Khazali discusses the prime ministership file with Tehran in an unannounced visit

Exclusive: Al-Khazali discusses the prime ministership file with Tehran in an unannounced visit

2026-02-10 03:14

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Two political sources revealed on Tuesday that Qais al-Khazali, the leader of Asaib Ahl al-Haq, made an unannounced visit to the Iranian capital, Tehran, during the past 24 hours, as part of moves related to the Iraqi prime ministership file.

The two sources told Shafaq News Agency that Khazali tried Read more…

Sistani’s office has declared Thursday as the first day of Ramadan.

Sistani’s office has declared Thursday as the first day of Ramadan.

2026-02-10 04:10

Shafaq News – Najaf
The office of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has issued the Ramadan calendar for all Iraqi provinces.

The calendar included a reference to Thursday, Read more…

Kurdistan Regional Government: The region receives one dollar and pays 26 dollars to settle Baghdad’s debts.

Kurdistan Regional Government: The region receives one dollar and pays 26 dollars to settle Baghdad’s debts.

2026-02-09 08:43

Shafaq News – Erbil
The Kurdistan Regional Government confirmed on Monday that there is a great injustice in the loan file from the federal government, while indicating that the region pays $26 for every dollar of loan it receives from Baghdad.

The government said in a statement Read more…

Al-Bayati identifies three reasons for the financial crisis plaguing the country.

Al-Bayati identifies three reasons for the financial crisis plaguing the country.

2-9-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Mohammed al-Bayati presented three main reasons for the current financial crisis in Iraq on Sunday, stressing that it had been expected for years.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, al-Bayati said, “The financial crisis in Iraq has been expected for years, which necessitates Read more…

Al-Moussawi: The MPs have no option but to go to the national arena to choose the president of the republic.

Al-Moussawi: The MPs have no option but to go to the national arena to choose the president of the republic.

2-9-2026

The Information Agency / Baghdad…
MP Hamid al-Moussawi confirmed on Monday that the ongoing disputes between the two Kurdish parties regarding the presidency have placed Parliament in a constitutional impasse. He stressed that the only remaining option for MPs is to Read more…

Government decisions ignite public unrest: market strikes and rejection of increased customs tariffs.

Government decisions ignite public unrest: market strikes and rejection of increased customs tariffs.

2-9-2026

The recent decisions of the caretaker government have sparked outrage among the business community and the general public. Merchants, importers, and shop owners have halted their operations in protest against the government’s recently approved increase in customs tariffs. Protesters emphasized that Read more…

Al-Kalabi warns of “constitutional chaos” and calls on Kurdish forces to decide on a presidential candidate.

Al-Kalabi warns of “constitutional chaos” and calls on Kurdish forces to decide on a presidential candidate.

2-9-2026

Information/Baghdad…
MP Youssef al-Kalabi warned on Monday of the repercussions of continued Kurdish-Kurdish disputes on the stability of the political process, calling on the forces in the region to respect constitutional deadlines and resolve the issue of the presidential candidate to end the deadlock. Read more…

Al-Akeeli reveals details of the agreement to receive 7,000 ISIS fighters from Syria: Washington will foot the bill.

Al-Akeeli reveals details of the agreement to receive 7,000 ISIS fighters from Syria: Washington will foot the bill.

2-9-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Security expert Sabah al-Akeeli revealed on Monday details of what he described as a “sensitive” agreement between the Iraqi government and the international coalition forces regarding the transfer of thousands of ISIS members Read more…

The Minister of Trade responds to demands to cancel the customs increase: There is no price increase.

The Minister of Trade responds to demands to cancel the customs increase: There is no price increase.

2026-02-08 06:50

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, Trade Minister Atheer Dawood Al-Ghurairi responded to demands to abolish customs tariffs to reduce prices in the country, explaining that recent government measures aim to control border crossings, protect the national process, and prevent smuggling, while denying that there has been a significant Read more…

Economist: The strike by shops will backfire on the government.

Economist: The strike by shops will backfire on the government.

2-8-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Economic researcher Diaa Abdul Karim believes that the strike by shop owners and the closure of their shops will have negative consequences for the government following the increase in customs tariffs.
Abdul Karim told Al-Maalouma, “The government has moved to Read more…

Al-Bayati: The framework’s position is firm regarding its candidate for prime minister.

Al-Bayati: The framework’s position is firm regarding its candidate for prime minister.

2-8-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Mohammed al-Bayati confirmed that the Coordination Framework maintains its firm stance regarding its candidate for Prime Minister, Nouri al-Maliki, noting that the Framework has not initiated or decided Read more…