IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Al-Da’mi: Al-Maliki is strongly present in the calculations of the framework, and the decision regarding the premiership is still open.

Al-Da’mi: Al-Maliki is strongly present in the calculations of the framework, and the decision regarding the premiership is still open.

1-13-2026

Information/Baghdad..
Political analyst Ghalib Al-Daami confirmed on Tuesday that the file of deciding on a prime minister candidate is still open within the coordination framework, denying what is being circulated about the position being decided in favor of any figure Read more…

Mahbouba: Turning to a compromise candidate will result in a weak government

Mahbouba: Turning to a compromise candidate will result in a weak government.

1-13-2026

The Information Agency / Baghdad –
Qusay Mahbouba, a leader in the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, confirmed on Tuesday that most of the candidates proposed for prime minister, with the exception of Nouri al-Maliki and Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, lack political weight. He indicated that the coordination framework was heading towards Read more…

The coordinating body will meet early next week to decide on al-Maliki’s nomination for prime minister.

The coordinating body will meet early next week to decide on al-Maliki’s nomination for prime minister.

2026-01-13 01:25

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Tuesday that the Shiite Coordination Framework forces will hold their periodic meeting early next week to decide on the nomination of State of Law Coalition leader Nouri al-Maliki for the position of Prime Minister in the new government.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the Shiite House forces will Read more…

In one month, Iraq exported more than 7.5 million barrels of oil to America.

In one month, Iraq exported more than 7.5 million barrels of oil to America.

2026-01-13 01:42

Shafaq News – Washington
The U.S. Energy Information Administration announced on Tuesday that Iraq’s oil exports to the United States totaled more than 7.5 million barrels during December.

The administration stated, in a table seen by Shafaq News Agency, that Iraq exported Read more…

Harris: The Kurdistan Region is a strong and pivotal partner and ally of the United States.

Harris: The Kurdistan Region is a strong and pivotal partner and ally of the United States.

2026-01-13 04:10

Shafaq News – Erbil
The acting US ambassador to Iraq, Joshua Harris, affirmed on Tuesday that the Kurdistan Region is a strong and pivotal partner and ally of the United States in the region.

This came during the reception of the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani, today, by the Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Iraq, Read more…

Al-Hilali: Al-Maliki, as the next prime minister, will cancel Al-Sudani’s recent decisions.

Al-Hilali: Al-Maliki, as the next prime minister, will cancel Al-Sudani’s recent decisions.

2026-01-13 05:12

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, MP Ibtisam al-Hilali, from the State of Law parliamentary bloc, confirmed that the leader of the State of Law coalition, in his capacity as the next prime minister, will cancel all decisions issued by the caretaker government headed by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani recently.

Al-Hilali told Shafaq News Agency that “the decisions issued Read more…

Ministry of Finance: Iraq achieved the second highest improvement in government globally

Ministry of Finance: Iraq achieved the second highest improvement in government globally

2026-01-13

The Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday that Iraq has achieved the second highest improvement globally in international governance indicators. The ministry stated in a statement that “Iraq has achieved a new international achievement within the World Governance Indicators (WGI) report issued in December 2024, according to Fitch and Standard & Poor’s agencies, as Iraq recorded Read more…

Ministry of Transport: Al-Faw Port enters an advanced stage of preparation for commercial operation

Ministry of Transport: Al-Faw Port enters an advanced stage of preparation for commercial operation

2026-01-13

The Ministry of Transport announced on Tuesday that the Grand Faw Port has entered an advanced stage of preparations for commercial operation following the completion of its main berths for receiving cargo ships. Ministry spokesperson Maitham al-Safi told the official news agency that “the Grand Faw Port has entered an advanced stage Read more…

Al-Maliki’s nomination: between secrecy and maneuvering… the framework is quietly reshaping the political landscape.

Al-Maliki’s nomination: between secrecy and maneuvering… the framework is quietly reshaping the political landscape.

1-12-2026

Information/Report..
The Iraqi political scene continues its sharp fluctuations in a stage that is considered one of the most complex since the formation of the political system, as personal ambitions intersect with party calculations, and local wills clash with regional and international pressures, at a time Read more…

Saleh’s appearance: High oil prices may protect the currency despite geopolitical tensions

Saleh’s appearance: High oil prices may protect the currency despite geopolitical tensions

2026/01/12

The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, said on Monday that the impact of geopolitical tensions on the exchange rate depends on several factors, and is not related to price increases alone. Read more…

The State of Law reveals the reason for the delay in announcing the framework for al-Maliki’s nomination for Prime Minister

The State of Law reveals the reason for the delay in announcing the framework for al-Maliki’s nomination for Prime Minister

1-12-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Salah Boushi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, explained the reasons for the Coordination Framework’s failure to officially announce Nouri al-Maliki’s nomination for the premiership in the next phase.
Boushi told Al-Maalouma, “The Coordination Framework is Read more…

Al-Shammari: Al-Maliki’s nomination is a foregone conclusion within the framework, decided by an absolute majority.

Al-Shammari: Al-Maliki’s nomination is a foregone conclusion within the framework, decided by an absolute majority.

1-12-2026

The Information/Baghdad –
Former MP Mohammed al-Shammari confirmed on Monday that the issue of nominating the next prime minister within the coordination framework has been definitively settled. He indicated that the decision has settled on Nouri al-Maliki, pending the completion of the constitutional requirements Read more…

Al-Saadi confirms that Maliki’s nomination for the next prime minister has been finalized.

Al-Saadi confirms that Maliki’s nomination for the next prime minister has been finalized.

1-12-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Baqir al-Saadi confirmed on Monday that there are no disagreements regarding the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, for the premiership of the next government. He pointed out that the decision came as a result of Read more…

A decision on the presidencies is imminent… Maliki is in the lead and Sudani is out of the race.

A decision on the presidencies is imminent… Maliki is in the lead and Sudani is out of the race.

1-12-2026

Information/Baghdad…
The Shiite bloc is waiting for its Kurdish neighbor to decide on the position of President of the Republic and agree on a candidate, or to present the figures submitted for candidacy in order to vote on one of them to be President of the Republic. This will be followed by the presentation of the agreed-upon Read more…

Al-Touki: Differences of opinion within the framework still exist regarding the premiership.

Al-Touki: Differences of opinion within the framework still exist regarding the premiership.

1-12-2026

Information/Baghdad..
Former MP Kazem Al-Touki confirmed on Monday that some disagreements within the coordination framework are still an influential factor in delaying the resolution of the issue of naming the Prime Minister, and the issue has not been resolved yet.

Al-Touki told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “among these disagreements is the current Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani’s insistence Read more…

A member of parliament warns the caretaker government against continuing to impose taxes on citizens.

A member of parliament warns the caretaker government against continuing to impose taxes on citizens.

1-12-2026

The Information Agency / Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Ahmed Shaheed warned the caretaker government on Monday against continuing to impose, expand, or double taxes on citizens, stressing the need for good governance in tax collection that is proportionate Read more…

Reconstruction and Development: Al-Sudani’s concession facilitates the framework’s task in selecting the prime minister.

Reconstruction and Development: Al-Sudani’s concession facilitates the framework’s task in selecting the prime minister.

1-12-2026

The Information Agency / Baghdad –
Adnan al-Danbous, a leading member of the Reconstruction and Development Bloc, confirmed that the bloc’s leader, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, withdrew his candidacy for prime minister in favor of Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, for several reasons. Chief among these was Read more…

State of Law: The premiership has been decided for Maliki, and changing the map of sovereign ministries is a topic of discussion.

State of Law: The premiership has been decided for Maliki, and changing the map of sovereign ministries is a topic of discussion.

1-12-2026

The Information Agency / Baghdad –
Former MP Jassim Mohammed Jaafar, a leading figure in the State of Law Coalition, confirmed on Monday that the withdrawal of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, head of the Reconstruction and Development Alliance, from the race against Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, has settled the issue Read more…

Al-Mayahi: It is still too early to talk about nominating Al-Maliki for the premiership.

Al-Mayahi: It is still too early to talk about nominating Al-Maliki for the premiership.

1-12-2026

Information / Baghdad…
MP Mohammed Jamil Al-Mayahi revealed the latest details regarding the nomination of the prime minister on Monday, stressing that it is still too early to discuss the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki, head of Read more…

Political planning and urgent measures… How does Sudani’s concession pave the way for Maliki?

Political planning and urgent measures… How does Sudani’s concession pave the way for Maliki?

1-12-2026

Information / Report…
The Iraqi public was taken aback by the news that outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani had withdrawn his candidacy for the next prime ministership, handing it over to Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition. The news sparked widespread public, political, and media reactions. Read more…