IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Ministry of Planning: The World Bank is proceeding with opening a dedicated office in Baghdad.

Ministry of Planning: The World Bank is proceeding with opening a dedicated office in Baghdad.

2026/01/29

The Ministry of Planning confirmed that the World Bank is proceeding with opening a special office in Baghdad, in a move that reflects the bank’s support for the Iraqi government, noting that Iraq has taken excellent steps in terms of reforms, while the bank expressed its readiness to provide greater support Read more…

Alert and closure of Harir base after US helicopters landed this morning

Alert and closure of Harir base after US helicopters landed this morning

1-29-2026

Information/Erbil…
An informed source revealed on Thursday that the Harir base near Erbil was closed in the early hours of the morning and placed on high alert following the landing of three Chinook helicopters believed to be carrying a high-level team from the US Pentagon.
The source told Al-Maalomah that “the Harir base, where US forces are stationed Read more…

Parliamentary movement to draft an “economic” budget based on diversifying sources of income

Parliamentary movement to draft an “economic” budget based on diversifying sources of income

1-29-2026

Information/Baghdad…
MP Mona al-Obeidi revealed on Thursday that there is serious parliamentary activity underway to draft a budget with a comprehensive “economic vision” based on diversifying energy sources and reducing total dependence on oil revenues.
Al-Obeidi told Al-Maalouma that “the state’s general budget relies almost Read more…

Economist: Salary delays threaten to paralyze markets and reveal a severe liquidity crisis

Economist: Salary delays threaten to paralyze markets and reveal a severe liquidity crisis

1-29-2026

Information/Special..
Economic expert Mustafa Al-Faraj warned that the continued delay in paying employee salaries in Iraq is a dangerous indicator of a worsening liquidity crisis, stressing that the regularity of salaries is no longer just a service issue, but an economic necessity to protect the local market from Read more…

Trump vs. Maliki: A nomination crisis threatens Iraq’s future

Trump vs. Maliki: A nomination crisis threatens Iraq’s future

2026-01-29

Shafaq News – Baghdad/London
The public rejection by US President Donald Trump of the return of Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, to the Iraqi premiership has reopened one of the most sensitive issues in the Iraqi political scene, placing the political process before a complex test in which the internal intersects with the external Read more…

Iraq will be among the world’s largest countries in terms of natural gas reserves in 2025.

Iraq will be among the world’s largest countries in terms of natural gas reserves in 2025.

2026-01-29 01:06

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Iraq has entered the list of the world’s largest countries in terms of proven natural gas reserves for 2025, according to international data issued by the Energy Institute and the Statistical Review of World Energy.

Iraq was included in the list of major countries with natural gas reserves amounting to Read more…

Iraq’s liquidity crisis: A “worst-case scenario” is expected, with government attempts to exploit “loopholes” to allow borrowing.

Iraq’s liquidity crisis: A “worst-case scenario” is expected, with government attempts to exploit “loopholes” to allow borrowing.

2026-01-29 04:42

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Economic assessments vary regarding the country’s ability to overcome the liquidity crisis, especially with the growing anxiety and discontent among state employees due to the delay in releasing their monthly salaries.

While economic analyst Nabil Al-Marsoumi warned of widening financial turmoil Read more…

US State Department: President Trump’s position on Nouri al-Maliki’s nomination for Prime Minister “carries no threat”.

US State Department: President Trump’s position on Nouri al-Maliki’s nomination for Prime Minister “carries no threat”.

2026-01-29

The US State Department confirmed on Wednesday (January 28, 2026) that US President Donald Trump’s position on the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki for prime minister “does not pose any threat.”

The US State Department said in a press statement that “the United States fully Read more…

American desire to participate in the development road project

American desire to participate in the development road project

2026-01-28 | 01:46

SumerianNews-Economy:
The CEO of the fund revealed Iraq For development, Mohammed Al-Najjar On Wednesday, there was an American desire to participate in The path of development Iraqi.

He said The carpenter The government is currently working on finalizing Grand Faw Port Project Read more…

The framework concludes its meeting “clinging” to Maliki for the premiership and considers Trump’s statements a “violation of sovereignty”.

The framework concludes its meeting “clinging” to Maliki for the premiership and considers Trump’s statements a “violation of sovereignty”.

2026-01-28 07:03

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The leaders of the Coordination Framework affirmed on Wednesday evening their “commitment” to the leader of the State of Law Coalition to head the new government, considering the statements of US President Donald Trump in this regard as a “violation of sovereignty.”

An informed source within the framework Read more…

Iraq is caught between the hammer of the Federal Reserve and the anvil of politics… Has the dollar become a weapon to extract concessions?

Iraq is caught between the hammer of the Federal Reserve and the anvil of politics… Has the dollar become a weapon to extract concessions?

1-28-2026

Information/Report…
The Iraqi dinar’s exchange rate crisis is no longer merely a supply and demand imbalance within the “Al-Kifah Exchange,” but has, in the view of observers, transformed into a reflection of the heated political clash between Baghdad and Washington. Behind the fluctuating figures lie fundamental questions Read more…

Kujer: There is no justification for postponing the presidential election session, and we hope the candidate will be decided before Sunday.

Kujer: There is no justification for postponing the presidential election session, and we hope the candidate will be decided before Sunday.

1-28-2026

Information/Special..
Jamal Kochar, a member of the Kurdistan Islamic Union bloc, confirmed that there is no constitutional requirement that the president of the republic be from the largest parliamentary bloc, stressing that postponing the session to elect the president of the republic lacks legal and political justifications.

Kujer told Al-Maalomah that “the constitution does not stipulate Read more…

Al-Abadi’s coalition calls for addressing the prime ministership crisis with “rationality and responsibility”.

Al-Abadi’s coalition calls for addressing the prime ministership crisis with “rationality and responsibility”.

2026-01-28 06:09

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Victory Alliance, led by former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, called on Wednesday for addressing the government leadership crisis with “rationality and responsibility “.

The coalition said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that it affirms its “commitment to the Iraqi national decision, in a way that guarantees the interests Read more…

Framework meeting: A move to distance oneself from “Trump’s adventures,” and the Sudanese “will not return.”

Framework meeting: A move to distance oneself from “Trump’s adventures,” and the Sudanese “will not return.”

2026-01-28 06:20

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Political parties within the coordination framework expected on Wednesday that today’s meeting of the framework would lead to solutions to the crisis of naming the next prime minister, in a way that preserves the country’s sovereignty and keeps it away from the adventures of US President Donald Trump, who is threatening sanctions or war if the leader of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, heads Read more…

Emergency meeting of the framework to discuss Trump’s “veto” on Maliki

Emergency meeting of the framework to discuss Trump’s “veto” on Maliki

2026-01-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A source within the coordination framework stated that the framework’s leadership had invited its members to hold an emergency meeting at the office of the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, on Wednesday evening.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that the meeting was held “to discuss Washington’s recent stance Read more…

Following Trump’s stance on Maliki, new American messages to Baghdad regarding government formation.

Following Trump’s stance on Maliki, new American messages to Baghdad regarding government formation.

2026-01-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
US President Donald Trump’s envoy to Iraq, Mark Savaya, commented on Trump’s rejection of the nomination of State of Law Coalition leader Nouri al-Maliki for the premiership of the new Iraqi government, stressing Washington’s support for a political path that prevents a repeat of past mistakes.

Savaya wrote in a post on the X platform: “Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump, let’s make Iraq great again.” Read more…

Sudani announces 2030 as the date for the start of exporting Iraqi oil derivatives

Sudani announces 2030 as the date for the start of exporting Iraqi oil derivatives

2026-01-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The outgoing Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, confirmed on Wednesday that 2030 will be the date for exporting Iraqi oil derivatives to the world, while noting the achievement of high rates in electricity production during the current government’s term.

Al-Sudani said, during a speech he delivered at the Energy Conference, which was Read more…

Iraq announces its exit from the “grey list” and its transfer to countries with stable security.

Iraq announces its exit from the “grey list” and its transfer to countries with stable security.

2026-01-28 00:46

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Wednesday, the Ministry of Interior announced that Iraq had moved from the (E) list to the (B) list, which is the list of countries with stable security, while summarizing the results of intensive security and intelligence measures implemented during the past years.

The ministry spokesman, Colonel Abbas al-Bahadli, said at a conference Read more…

The Dawa Party reminds Iraqis of the days of bombings and assassinations and blames the framework for “opening a breach”.

The Dawa Party reminds Iraqis of the days of bombings and assassinations and blames the framework for “opening a breach”.

2026-01-28 02:53

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Islamic Dawa Party warned on Wednesday that the Coordination Framework was not opening a “loophole” in its decision that could drag the country into further complications, recalling the days of bombings and assassinations, in response to US President Donald Trump’s statement rejecting Nouri al-Maliki’s nomination Read more…

Al-Maliki rejects Trump’s position and announces his continued candidacy for prime minister.

Al-Maliki rejects Trump’s position and announces his continued candidacy for prime minister.

2026-01-28 02:36

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Nouri al-Maliki, leader of the State of Law Coalition, announced his categorical rejection of US President Donald Trump’s statements regarding his nomination for the Iraqi premiership, stressing that he will continue to run based on the decision of the Coordination Framework.

Al-Maliki said in a statement, “We categorically Read more…