IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Iraq’s financial revenues exceeded 114 trillion dinars during the first 11 months of 2025.

Iraq’s financial revenues exceeded 114 trillion dinars during the first 11 months of 2025.

2026-01-24

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Ministry of Finance revealed on Saturday that the volume of Iraqi revenues in the federal budget from January to November 2025 exceeded 114 trillion dinars, indicating that the contribution of oil to the budget amounted to 88%.

Shafaq News Agency followed up on the data and tables issued by the Ministry of Finance this January Read more…

A government source: Feeding ISIS prisoners costs approximately $25 million annually from Iraq’s budget.

A government source: Feeding ISIS prisoners costs approximately $25 million annually from Iraq’s budget.

2026-01-24 01:46

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A government source predicted on Saturday that the costs of feeding the ISIS detainees who will be transferred from Syrian prisons will amount to about $25 million from the Iraqi budget.

A government source told Shafaq News Agency that the cost of feeding the detainees, who are seven thousand ISIS members, whom Iraq will receive Read more…

Exclusive: Messages from abroad hinder the finalization of the coordination framework and its candidate for the premiership.

Exclusive: Messages from abroad hinder the finalization of the coordination framework and its candidate for the premiership.

2026-01-24 03:32

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The meeting of the Coordination Framework forces scheduled for Saturday evening is now threatened with postponement due to the continued disagreements between some leaders, as well as receiving international messages stressing the need to choose a non-controversial figure to head the next government.

Since the leaks about al-Maliki’s nomination for the next government, Read more…

Iraq’s exports exceeded $23 billion in the third quarter of 2025.

Iraq’s exports exceeded $23 billion in the third quarter of 2025.

2026-01-24 03:19

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq’s exports of goods in the third quarter of 2025 amounted to more than $23 billion, according to Trading Economics.

The website said in a statistic seen by Shafaq News Agency that Iraq’s exports in the third quarter of last year amounted to $32.414 billion, up from Read more…

Ministry of Planning: Annual inflation declines, and food prices fall.

Ministry of Planning: Annual inflation declines, and food prices fall.

2026-01-24

The Ministry of Planning announced on Saturday that the annual inflation rate decreased by (1.2%) during December 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. It also indicated that the food sector recorded a decrease Read more…

Al-Alousi: Iraq is strategically exposed after the American withdrawal.

Al-Alousi: Iraq is strategically exposed after the American withdrawal.

2026-01-23 09:12

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prominent Iraqi politician Mithal Al-Alusi warned on Friday that the withdrawal of US forces from military bases has left Iraq “strategically exposed,” stressing that the US decision reflects a lack of regard for Baghdad as a friend or ally, and places a great responsibility on the Iraqi government Read more…

Washington threatens Baghdad with the “nuclear option”: Replace Fayhan and disarm the factions immediately.

Washington threatens Baghdad with the “nuclear option”: Replace Fayhan and disarm the factions immediately.

2026-01-23 08:36

Shafaq News – Special Translation
The British newspaper “Financial Times” revealed that the United States has been pressuring senior Iraqi politicians in recent weeks to form a government that does not include representatives of armed groups supported by Iran, through threats that include economic measures, such as Read more…

Sunni forces announce their support for the prime ministerial candidate chosen by the coordinating framework.

Sunni forces announce their support for the prime ministerial candidate chosen by the coordinating framework.

1-23-2026

Information/Anbar..
Fawaz Mohammed Al-Dulaimi, a leader in the Azm Alliance, confirmed on Friday that Sunni political forces are ready to vote for the prime minister candidate presented by the Coordination Framework, without any red lines around any Read more…

Al-Sarraj: The Sudanese are trying to plant mines in the face of the next prime minister

Al-Sarraj: The Sudanese are trying to plant mines in the face of the next prime minister

1-23-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Political analyst Ibrahim al-Sarraj believes that al-Sudani is attempting to plant obstacles for the incoming prime minister by imposing a heavy burden on the next government through financial and economic measures and decisions.
Al-Sarraj told Al-Maalouma, “The financial policies of the caretaker government Read more…

AFP: All those handed over to Iraq from ISIS fighters are “emirs in the organization”

AFP: All those handed over to Iraq from ISIS fighters are “emirs in the organization”

2026-01-23 06:04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Two security officials revealed on Friday that the first batch of ISIS detainees received by Iraq included individuals holding European citizenship who were prominent leaders in the extremist organization .

The two officials told AFP, commenting on Baghdad receiving last Wednesday the first batch of ISIS detainees as part of the US operation to transfer them from Syria, that it includes ISIS leaders and “the most heinous criminals of different nationalities, Europeans, Asians, Arabs and Iraqis .” Read more…

Sudani receives Trump’s envoy in Baghdad… Numerous issues on the table

Sudani receives Trump’s envoy in Baghdad… Numerous issues on the table

2026-01-23

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stressed to US President’s envoy to Syria Thomas Barak on Thursday evening the importance of Damascus’s security for Baghdad and the region, while Barak expressed his country’s appreciation for the Iraqi position regarding Read more…

During the year, China’s exports to Iraq exceeded $17 billion, an increase of 57%.

During the year, China’s exports to Iraq exceeded $17 billion, an increase of 57%.

2026-01-23

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraq Future Foundation for Economic Studies and Consultations announced on Friday that China’s exports to Iraq exceeded $17 billion last year, warning of a financial deficit in the next few years due to rising imports for the country.

The head of the organization, economic expert Manar Al-Obaidi, explained Read more…

Washington welcomes Iraq’s initiative regarding detained ISIS terrorists

Washington welcomes Iraq’s initiative regarding detained ISIS terrorists

2026-01-23

The United States welcomed on Thursday Iraq’s initiative to detain members of the ISIS terrorist organization in secure facilities.

Reuters quoted US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as saying, “We welcome Iraq’s initiative to detain ISIS terrorists in secure facilities on its territory.”

He added, “Iraq stands on the front lines Read more…

The US President’s envoy to Syria praises Iraq’s contributions to promoting stability in the region.

The US President’s envoy to Syria praises Iraq’s contributions to promoting stability in the region.

2026-01-23

The US President’s Special Envoy to Syria, Thomas Barak, praised Iraq’s contributions to promoting stability in the region, describing them as “indispensable”.

Barak said in a post on the X platform: “We are very honored to thank the Iraqi Read more…

Parliament will hold a session next week to elect the president of the republic.

Parliament will hold a session next week to elect the president of the republic.

2026-01-22 08:16

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A parliamentary source revealed on Thursday the date of the session to elect the President of the Republic in the Iraqi Parliament, indicating that the date came after several meetings with the political blocs.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the Presidency of the House of Representatives Read more…

Economist: The government must cut taxes to revive the economy.

Economist: The government must cut taxes to revive the economy.

1-22-2026

Al-Maalomah/Anbar –
Economic expert Rashid al-Saadi called on the central government today, Thursday, to reduce taxes on citizens and various segments of society instead of increasing them, in order to alleviate the hardship faced by Iraqi citizens.
Al-Saadi told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “The government is required to Read more…

Because of Maliki, al-Amiri refuses to receive al-Halbousi.

Because of Maliki, al-Amiri refuses to receive al-Halbousi.

1-22-2026

Information/Baghdad…
An informed source reported that Hadi al-Amiri, head of the Fatah Alliance, refused to meet with Mohammed al-Halbousi, head of the Taqaddum Party, due to the latter’s stance on the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki for the premiership.
The source told the Information Agency, “Hadi al-Amiri, head of Read more…

Sunni forces warn Halbousi of the repercussions of interfering in the prime ministership process.

Sunni forces warn Halbousi of the repercussions of interfering in the prime ministership process.

1-22-2026

Information/Anbar…
On Wednesday, Fawaz Muhammad al-Dulaimi, a leader in the Azm Alliance, warned Muhammad al-Halbousi, head of the Taqaddum Alliance, of the repercussions of interfering with or rejecting the Coordination Framework’s candidate for the position of Prime Minister, considering it a position for the Shiite Read more…

Rule of law: No external veto on the framework’s choices for the Prime Ministership

Rule of law: No external veto on the framework’s choices for the Prime Ministership

1-22-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Salah Boushi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, ruled out on Thursday the existence of any external veto on the Coordination Framework’s choices for the prime ministership in the upcoming phase. He emphasized that the Framework respects all opinions and does not interfere in the choices of other parties. Read more…

Al-Rikabi: There is agreement within the framework for Al-Maliki to assume the premiership.

Al-Rikabi: There is agreement within the framework for Al-Maliki to assume the premiership.

1-22-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Political analyst Wael al-Rikabi revealed on Thursday that there is consensus within the Coordination Framework on Nouri al-Maliki assuming the premiership for the next phase, especially after his visits to Qais al-Khazali, Ammar al-Hakim, and Mohamed al-Sudani.
Al-Rikabi told Al-Maalouma, “The political parties Read more…