IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Al-Mayahi: The era of the “Mohammedans” is over, and the return of the Sudanese is virtually impossible.

Al-Mayahi: The era of the “Mohammedans” is over, and the return of the Sudanese is virtually impossible.

1-12-2026

Information/Special..
Kurdistan Democratic Party member Haitham Al-Mayahi confirmed that the Iraqi political scene is witnessing fundamental transformations with the departure of prominent figures from the circle of influence, indicating that the next stage will produce new equations in alliances and power arrangements.

Al-Mayahi told Al-Maalouma that he felt “relieved” by the departure of both Mohammed Al-Halbousi and Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, describing it as “the end of the era of the two Read more…

Al-Zubaidi: Al-Sudani’s concession to Al-Maliki is not complete, and the framework is moving towards a compromise candidate.

Al-Zubaidi: Al-Sudani’s concession to Al-Maliki is not complete, and the framework is moving towards a compromise candidate.

1-12-2026

Information/Special..
The spokesman for the Victory Coalition, Salam Al-Zubaidi, confirmed that what was being circulated regarding a complete concession by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani in favor of the leader of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri Al-Maliki, is not based on accurate data, indicating that the concession is partial and limited Read more…

“The Iraq Syndrome”: A paralyzed American mindset in foreign policy for more than two decades

“The Iraq Syndrome”: A paralyzed American mindset in foreign policy for more than two decades

1-12-2026

The Information Agency/Translation:
A report by The Al-Bina News website on Monday confirmed that President Donald Trump’s recent moves in Venezuela, when taken together with his previous foreign policy actions, signal the end of what could be called the “Iraq Syndrome”—a paralyzing mindset that has plagued American foreign policy for more than two decades. Read more…

Iraq maintains stable oil production despite OPEC decline

Iraq maintains stable oil production despite OPEC decline

2026-01-12 01:13

Shafaq News – Follow-up
A Reuters survey showed that OPEC production fell in December 2025, while Iraq maintained stable production levels, despite the OPEC+ alliance agreeing to gradual increases, due to declining supplies from Read more…

Patriotic Union of Kurdistan: Nizar Amidi is our sole candidate for the presidency.

Patriotic Union of Kurdistan: Nizar Amidi is our sole candidate for the presidency.

2026-01-12 03:34

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, MP Sarwa Mohammed of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) confirmed that the PUK’s sole candidate for the presidency is Nizar Amidi, and that there is no other candidate within the PUK to assume Read more…

Prime Minister: Al-Sudani conceded to Al-Maliki and an agreement was reached on a “parliamentary formation”.

Prime Minister: Al-Sudani conceded to Al-Maliki and an agreement was reached on a “parliamentary formation”.

2026-01-12 04:34

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, Firas al-Muslawi, spokesman for the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, confirmed that the coalition’s leader, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, had withdrawn his candidacy for the position of Prime Minister in favor of Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, while revealing Read more…

Sudan bans study leave for employees and orders the sale of “surplus” state vehicles

Sudan bans study leave for employees and orders the sale of “surplus” state vehicles

2026-01-12 05:14

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Outgoing Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has ordered a ban on study leave for employees, and has decided to sell “surplus” state vehicles.

This came according to documents of the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, which were Read more…

The government’s financial advisor predicts the price of a barrel of oil in the 2026 budget.

The government’s financial advisor predicts the price of a barrel of oil in the 2026 budget.

2026-01-12

The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, predicted on Monday that the average price of a barrel of oil in the 2026 budget would range between $55 and $62. He noted that these estimates are subject to change due to several factors. Salih stated in a statement to the official news agency Read more…

Official denial: Al-Sudani has not withdrawn from the race for Prime Minister.

Official denial: Al-Sudani has not withdrawn from the race for Prime Minister.

1-11-2026

Baghdad-Mail
Khaled Waleed, a member of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, confirmed on Sunday that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has not officially announced his withdrawal from the race for the premiership.

The coalition stated in a statement Read more…

Sudani’s concession to Maliki: 3 possible scenarios behind the sudden decision

Sudani’s concession to Maliki: 3 possible scenarios behind the sudden decision

2026-01-11 | 03:40

Alsumaria News
There were no prior indications of the loud political announcement that resonated in the past few hours. This came after a clear political stalemate that had gripped the coordination framework, stalling on two poles: the leader of the State of Law Coalition. Nouri al-Maliki and leader of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani The decision came Sudanese By withdrawing Read more…

No fear for the dinar… The “Monetary Authority’s” measures absorb the dollar shock and prevent inflation.

No fear for the dinar… The “Monetary Authority’s” measures absorb the dollar shock and prevent inflation.

2026-01-11 | 06:53

Alsumaria News- Economy
Since the beginning of 2026, and the Iraqi street is cautiously monitoring the display screens in the local “stock exchanges” (Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya), where the past few days have witnessed fluctuations that have pushed the dollar exchange rate in the parallel markets to approach the threshold Read more…

With lamentations and chants, the return of Maliki sparks widespread controversy in Iraq.

With lamentations and chants, the return of Maliki sparks widespread controversy in Iraq.

2026-01-11 07:07

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Since Sunday night, public opinion in Iraq has been preoccupied with a widespread wave of discussions on social media platforms, following talk that the “Coordination Framework” forces have reached an agreement to nominate former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to head the next government, which means Read more…

A politician stated that the next government will face significant challenges both domestically and internationally.

A politician stated that the next government will face significant challenges both domestically and internationally.

1-11-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Political analyst Qasim al-Tamimi believes that the next government will face internal challenges related to the budget and financial matters, in addition to external challenges related to the volatile situation in the region and how to keep Iraq away from its dangers.

Al-Tamimi told Al-Maalouma, “Iraq spent 2025 without budget schedules, and this Read more…

Coordination framework: Al-Maliki’s nomination will be officially announced at the next meeting.

Coordination framework: Al-Maliki’s nomination will be officially announced at the next meeting.

1-11-2026

Information/Baghdad
On Sunday, Uday Abdul-Hadi, a member of the Coordination Framework, confirmed that the Framework’s forces will officially announce the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, at their next meeting, and that the decision will be communicated directly Read more…

Al-Abadi’s coalition: Al-Sudani is still in the competition and has not withdrawn.

Al-Abadi’s coalition: Al-Sudani is still in the competition and has not withdrawn.

1-11-2026

Al-Maalomah/Baghdad…
Salam al-Zubaidi, a leader in the Victory Coalition, confirmed on Sunday that his coalition had contacted the Reconstruction and Development Coalition to verify reports circulating about Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s withdrawal from the race for the next prime minister.
Al-Zubaidi told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “The talk of al-Sudani’s complete Read more…

A source close to the framework indicates the date for the official announcement of al-Maliki’s nomination.

A source close to the framework indicates the date for the official announcement of al-Maliki’s nomination.

1-11-2026

Information/Baghdad…
A source close to the Coordination Framework indicated on Sunday that the Framework is likely to officially announce today the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, as its candidate for the next prime minister, following the withdrawal of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, head of Read more…

A financial crisis is looming… Parliament calls for alternative solutions that avoid taxes.

A financial crisis is looming… Parliament calls for alternative solutions that avoid taxes.

1-11-2026

Information/Baghdad…
MP Mona al-Obeidi warned on Sunday of the dangers of raising taxes on citizens under the current economic conditions, stressing that such measures would increase the burden on the poor and middle classes.
Al-Obeidi told the Information Agency that “the government is required to search for realistic Read more…

Al-Jalabi: The framework has decided its position on the premiership.

Al-Jalabi: The framework has decided its position on the premiership.

1-11-2026

Information/Special..
Zuhair Al-Jalabi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed today that Iraq is facing complex political, economic and security challenges, which requires choosing a strong and decisive figure to lead the next government, stressing that the coalition leader, Nouri Al-Maliki, represents the most suitable choice Read more…

The Minister of Finance discusses with the Ministry of Electricity the activation of electronic billing.

The Minister of Finance discusses with the Ministry of Electricity the activation of electronic billing.

1-11-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Finance Minister Taif Sami confirmed on Sunday that she discussed with the Ministry of Electricity mechanisms for activating electronic billing, which would contribute to increasing financial resources.
A statement from her media office, received by the Information Agency, indicated that she “discussed with the Ministry of Electricity activating electronic Read more…

The Sudanese coalition: Passing al-Maliki is very difficult, and he must convince parties within and outside the political process.

The Sudanese coalition: Passing al-Maliki is very difficult, and he must convince parties within and outside the political process.

2026-01-11 05:37

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Reconstruction and Development Coalition, led by outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, confirmed on Sunday that choosing the leader of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, to head the new government is “difficult” because it requires a consensus from several political parties and others Read more…