IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Al-Nasiri criticizes Al-Halbousi’s position and affirms his continued support for Al-Maliki’s candidacy.

Al-Nasiri criticizes Al-Halbousi’s position and affirms his continued support for Al-Maliki’s candidacy.

2-5-2026

Information/Special..
Bilal al-Nasiri, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed today, Thursday, that the position of the ousted Speaker of Parliament, Muhammad al-Halbousi, regarding foreign dictates raises questions, noting that the call to submit to the American decision represents Read more…

Al-Zarkoushi: There are no indications that Maliki will withdraw his candidacy for the next government.

Al-Zarkoushi: There are no indications that Maliki will withdraw his candidacy for the next government.

2-5-2026

Information/Baghdad…
On Wednesday, Abdul Samad al-Zarkoushi, a member of the Coordination Framework, confirmed that there are no indications that Nouri al-Maliki will withdraw his candidacy to form the next government. He also indicated that Read more…

Parliamentary source: Parliament will decide the position of President of the Republic by vote

Parliamentary source: Parliament will decide the position of President of the Republic by vote

2-5-2026

Information / Baghdad –
An informed parliamentary source revealed on Thursday that the session scheduled for next week will decide the presidential election if the political forces fail to reach a consensus candidate. The source confirmed that members of parliament will be forced to Read more…

The coordinating framework will decide the matter: either consensus or a national space for choosing the president of the republic.

The coordinating framework will decide the matter: either consensus or a national space for choosing the president of the republic.

2-5-2026

The political scene in the Kurdistan Region appears to be more complex than in Baghdad, as the Kurdish political establishment continues to insist on its own candidates without any agreement between the two main parties in the region Read more…

Calls to dissolve parliament are escalating…only 70 MPs are attending sessions.

Calls to dissolve parliament are escalating…only 70 MPs are attending sessions.

2-5-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament, MP Mohammed al-Shammari, criticized political blocs on Thursday for failing to urge their members to attend parliamentary sessions, stressing that the continuation of this situation constitutes a negative start to the current parliamentary term and may prompt Read more…

Al-Tamimi: The Kurdish division over the presidency is “sharp,” and parliament will be the deciding factor.

Al-Tamimi: The Kurdish division over the presidency is “sharp,” and parliament will be the deciding factor.

2-5-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Political analyst Adel al-Tamimi confirmed on Thursday the existence of a sharp division and significant differences in viewpoints among Kurdish forces regarding the presidential candidate, ruling out the possibility of Read more…

“Where did the funds from Rafidain and Rashid banks go?”… A liquidity crisis paralyzes government loans.

“Where did the funds from Rafidain and Rashid banks go?”… A liquidity crisis paralyzes government loans.

2026-02-05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Thursday that the granting of advances and loans in government banks, especially Al-Rafidain and Al-Rasheed banks, continues to be suspended due to a lack of financial liquidity and the absence of clear credit plans.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that government banks, specifically Read more…

Kurdistan deposits 120 billion dinars in non-oil revenues into the Iraqi Ministry of Finance for the month of January

Kurdistan deposits 120 billion dinars in non-oil revenues into the Iraqi Ministry of Finance for the month of January

2026-02-05 00:39

Shafaq News – Erbil
The Ministry of Finance and Economy in the Kurdistan Region announced on Thursday that the region’s non-oil revenues for the month of January have been deposited into the bank account of the Iraqi Ministry of Finance.

The ministry said in a statement today that an amount of Read more…

Iraq jumps in global gold reserve rankings

Iraq jumps in global gold reserve rankings

2026-02-05 01:20

Shafaq News – Follow-up
The latest official global gold reserves data for February 2026 showed that Iraq increased its reserves of the yellow metal to more than 174 tons, which contributed to its advancement to Read more…

An American perspective on resolving the crisis surrounding al-Maliki’s nomination and Trump’s objection

An American perspective on resolving the crisis surrounding al-Maliki’s nomination and Trump’s objection

2026-02-05 02:04

Shafaq News – Special Translation
The public American objection to the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki for the premiership has disrupted the formation of the new government and placed the coordination framework in a critical position, according to Read more…

New investment opportunities: The International Business Forum kicks off in Baghdad.

New investment opportunities: The International Business Forum kicks off in Baghdad.

2026-02-05 04:16

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, the capital Baghdad witnessed the launch of the International Business Forum, coinciding with the activities of the 49th Baghdad International Fair, amid emphasis on the need for economic openness and the promotion of investment, which has exceeded Read more…

No agreement yet on the Iraqi presidency

No agreement yet on the Iraqi presidency

2026-02-05

The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Masrour Barzani, confirmed on Wednesday that no agreement had been reached regarding the position of “President of Iraq,” amid disagreements between the two Read more…

Al-Yasiri: Shiite forces reject American dictates, and the framework is proceeding with the decision on the premiership.

Al-Yasiri: Shiite forces reject American dictates, and the framework is proceeding with the decision on the premiership.

2-4-2026

Information/Special..
Member of the State of Law Coalition, Alaa Al-Yasiri, confirmed that the Shiite political forces are proceeding with their national decisions away from any American pressures or dictates, stressing that the fate of Iraq cannot be Read more…

Al-Maliki praises Al-Sudani: His supportive stance towards my nomination is unforgettable.

Al-Maliki praises Al-Sudani: His supportive stance towards my nomination is unforgettable.

2-4-2026

Baghdad-Mail
The head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, praised on Tuesday the position of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani in support of his nomination for the position of Prime Minister, while stressing that Read more…

State of law: The framework will not be subject to an American veto regarding the Maliki file.

State of law: The framework will not be subject to an American veto regarding the Maliki file.

2-4-2026

The State of Law Coalition affirmed on Wednesday that the forces within the Coordination Framework possess sufficient flexibility to overcome the crisis surrounding the nomination of coalition leader Nouri al-Maliki, emphasizing their Read more…

An American tweet, orchestrated by Halbousi, rejects Maliki’s candidacy… Facts are being revealed, and consequences await the informer.

An American tweet, orchestrated by Halbousi, rejects Maliki’s candidacy… Facts are being revealed, and consequences await the informer.

2-4-2026

Information/Baghdad…
The rapid pace of events and repercussions over time reveals many truths about the political process, especially after the framework announced the nomination of Maliki for the premiership. This prompted a direct response from the head of the Progress Party, Mohammed al-Halbousi, who opposed Read more…

The presidential crisis is rocking the parliament; a parliamentary threat to dissolve it stems from the Kurdish dispute.

The presidential crisis is rocking the parliament; a parliamentary threat to dissolve it stems from the Kurdish dispute.

2-4-2026

The political crisis in Iraq is escalating as the dispute between Kurdish parties over the presidency continues, amid parliamentary warnings of foreign interference that threatens the completion of constitutional processes. Some MPs are even Read more…

Bloomberg: Washington threatens Baghdad with reduced oil revenues if Maliki returns to the premiership

Bloomberg: Washington threatens Baghdad with reduced oil revenues if Maliki returns to the premiership

2026-02-04

Shafaq News – Washington
Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that Washington had informed Iraqi officials in recent days that it might reduce Iraq’s access to oil export revenues if Nouri al-Maliki were appointed prime minister, given the United States’ view of him as being close to Iran. Read more…

Al-Maliki: Trump was misled about me and I am ready to withdraw the nomination with a majority vote.

Al-Maliki: Trump was misled about me and I am ready to withdraw the nomination with a majority vote.

2026-02-03 09:25

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday evening, Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition and the Coordination Framework’s candidate for the position of next Prime Minister, revealed new details regarding the American rejection and what followed President Donald Trump’s tweet about his candidacy for the position, confirming his readiness to concede on certain conditions. Read more…

Three years without financial discipline… Al-Anzi reveals the reasons for the economic crisis in Iraq

Three years without financial discipline… Al-Anzi reveals the reasons for the economic crisis in Iraq

2-3-2026

Information/Special..
Economic expert Duraid Al-Anzi warned on Tuesday of the worsening economic crisis in Iraq, as a result of the absence of financial and economic leaders under the caretaker government, and the reliance on impromptu decisions in managing Read more…