IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Inflation in Iraq rose 3.3% year-on-year in August.

Inflation in Iraq rose 3.3% year-on-year in August.

2026-09-26

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Data released by the Central Statistical Organization on Saturday showed that the general consumer price index in Iraq rose by 0.7% in August 2026 compared to July, while it increased by 3.3% on an annual basis compared to August 2025.

According to data seen by Shafaq News Agency, the general consumer price Read more…

Bloomberg: Iraq is urgently searching for buyers for its oil.

Bloomberg: Iraq is urgently searching for buyers for its oil.

2026-09-25

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Bloomberg reported on Friday that Iraq’s state oil marketing company SOMO offered buyers last-minute crude oil shipments due to the complexities of extremely high shipping costs for purchasing shipments from deep within the Arabian Gulf.

The agency quoted informed sources as saying that the availability of more oil Read more…

Al-Faw port is nearing trial operation, and more than 90% of the development road plans have been completed.

Al-Faw port is nearing trial operation, and more than 90% of the development road plans have been completed.

9-25-2026

The Ministry of Transport confirmed on Friday that advanced completion rates have been achieved in the Grand Faw Port projects, while indicating that the project will enter the experimental phase after the completion of the works and the availability of the appropriate environment, noting that more than 90 percent of the development road plans have been completed.

According to the official agency, the ministry’s media and government communications director, Hussein Ahmed, said that “the Grand Faw Port Read more…

From September to June: Details of al-Zaydi’s plan to disarm the factions

From September to June: Details of al-Zaydi’s plan to disarm the factions

2026-09-25

Shafaq News – Special Translation
The British website “ Amwaj ” believes that Iraq’s move to bring the factions under state authority, while postponing the date for handing over their weapons to June 30 of next year, and gradually integrating the fighters into the regular forces, within a timetable, places less emphasis on the idea of ​​rapid control, and more on finding a politically practical way Read more…

A legal expert explains the penalty for broadcasting Netanyahu’s speech in Iraqi media.

A legal expert explains the penalty for broadcasting Netanyahu’s speech in Iraqi media.

9-25-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Legal expert Ali Al-Tamimi explained the penalty for Iraqi media outlets broadcasting the speech of the Prime Minister of the Zionist entity, Benjamin Netanyahu, at the United Nations General Assembly.
Al-Tamimi told Al-Maalomah, “Netanyahu’s speech cannot be broadcast in its entirety and live as a propaganda platform on Iraqi channels. It can only be covered as Read more…

Political criticism of the delay in finalizing the cabinet despite the candidates being submitted to al-Zaydi.

Political criticism of the delay in finalizing the cabinet despite the candidates being submitted to al-Zaydi.

9-25-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Bilal al-Nasiri, a member of the State of Law Coalition, criticized the delay in finalizing the cabinet despite the nominations being submitted to Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi for presentation to Parliament for a vote.
Al-Nasiri told Al-Maalouma, “Managing ministerial positions through acting appointments or assigning duties to other ministers has created Read more…

Al-Zaydi: Iraq is proceeding with the monopoly of weapons and the decision of peace and war rests with the state.

Al-Zaydi: Iraq is proceeding with the monopoly of weapons and the decision of peace and war rests with the state.

2026-09-25

Shafaq News – New York
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi affirmed on Friday that one of his government’s priorities is for the state to be the decision-maker in peace and war, stressing that weapons and instruments of power must remain in the hands of the constitutional state institutions, and that the law should be the arbiter and the national interest the compass.

Al-Zaidi said in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly, as reported Read more…

Iraq and the United States sign an agreement to hand over the diplomatic support site at Baghdad Airport.

Iraq and the United States sign an agreement to hand over the diplomatic support site at Baghdad Airport.

2026-09-25

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday the signing of an agreement to hand over the diplomatic support site at Baghdad International Airport to the United States.

This came during the signing ceremony of the agreement to hand over to the Iraqi government the diplomatic support site of the US Embassy Read more…

Kuwait’s Crown Prince: We commend Al-Zaidi’s steps to restrict weapons to the state.

Kuwait’s Crown Prince: We commend Al-Zaidi’s steps to restrict weapons to the state.

2026-09-25

Shafaq News – New York
Kuwait’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, said on Thursday evening that Iraq is a neighboring country with which we have close relations, while praising Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s steps to restrict weapons to the state.

In a speech before the United Nations, Read more…

The Iraqi currency is a wall of memories for some and a “shameful” space for others

The Iraqi currency is a wall of memories for some and a “shameful” space for others

2026-09-25

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Zahraa Khaled bought some necessities from a grocery store, and when she finished, she took out a 25,000 dinar banknote to pay for the purchases, but she noticed that there were “indecent” phrases written on the banknote.

The girl refused to hand the paper to the grocer, and she also did not want to go to the exchange office to exchange it. She thought about going to a bank, but Read more…

As confirmed by Shafaq News, Syria announces the dispatch of its first shipment of gasoline to Iraq via its ports

As confirmed by Shafaq News, Syria announces the dispatch of its first shipment of gasoline to Iraq via its ports

2026-09-25 02:53

Shafaq News – Damascus
The Syrian Petroleum Company announced on Friday the launch of the first shipments of gasoline through Syrian ports towards the border crossings into Iraq.

Safwan Sheikh Ahmed, Director of Corporate Communications at the Syrian Petroleum Company, said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that three tankers loaded with petroleum products have arrived at Syrian ports, noting that the first tanker has been Read more…

Kirkuk Airport: No flights to Iran; we adhere to the decisions of the Civil Aviation Authority.

Kirkuk Airport: No flights to Iran; we adhere to the decisions of the Civil Aviation Authority.

2026-09-25

Shafaq News – Kirkuk
Kirkuk International Airport spokesman Hardi al-Salihi announced on Friday that the airport does not operate any flights to Iranian airports.

Al-Salihi told Shafaq News Agency that “Kirkuk International Airport does not have any flights to Iranian airports, and no plane has taken off from the airport towards Iran.”

He added that the airport fully complies with the instructions and regulations issued Read more…

Kurdistan Region suspends flights to and from Iran

Kurdistan Region suspends flights to and from Iran

2026-09-25

Shafaq News – Erbil/Sulaimaniyah
On Friday, the Kurdistan Regional Government decided to suspend flights to and from Iran, following the flight ban with the Islamic Republic that Iraqi authorities have begun implementing.

The director of Erbil International Airport, Ahmed Hoshyar, told Shafaq News Agency that all flights from Iran to Erbil International Airport and Jalal Talabani International Airport (formerly Sulaimaniyah) have been suspended until Read more…

General Command: Sovereignty Day represents the true cornerstone for building the modern Iraqi state.

General Command: Sovereignty Day represents the true cornerstone for building the modern Iraqi state.

9-24-2026

Baghdad-Mail
The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Sabah al-Nu’man, affirmed that the National Sovereignty Day on September 30th represents the true cornerstone in the path of building the modern Iraqi state, considering it to be a document of security for all components of the Iraqi Read more…

Basra hosts the Iraq Oil, Gas and Energy Exhibition with the participation of 18 countries

Basra hosts the Iraq Oil, Gas and Energy Exhibition with the participation of 18 countries

2026-09-24

Shafaq News – Basra
The Iraq Oil, Gas and Energy Exhibition opened today, Thursday, at the Basra International Exhibition Grounds, with broad international participation represented by 18 countries and about 300 companies specializing in the fields of oil, gas and energy.

Basra Oil Media said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that the exhibition was opened by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil for Gas Affairs, Izzat Saber Ismail, in the presence Read more…

An oil-rich country without tankers… billions are exported, and the shipping bill is paid to others.

An oil-rich country without tankers… billions are exported, and the shipping bill is paid to others.

9-24-2026

Information/Report..
Despite Iraq possessing one of the largest oil sectors in the region and its heavy reliance on crude exports, the issue of owning giant oil tankers remains a missing link in the Iraqi export system, raising questions again about the reasons for the delay in building a national fleet capable of transporting large quantities of crude oil to global markets.

In this regard, former MP Bassem al-Gharibawi told Al-Maalomah, “It is astonishing that Iraq does not own giant oil Read more…

Six governorates are on the verge of having their security files fully handed over to the Ministry of Interior.

Six governorates are on the verge of having their security files fully handed over to the Ministry of Interior.

9-24-2026

The Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee revealed on Thursday the provinces where procedures are underway to fully transfer security responsibilities to the Ministry of Interior this year. The committee indicated that the requirements for this step are now in place, particularly regarding coordination and integration between military units and security Read more…

Al-Shammari: Adherence to controversial names has hindered the resolution of ministerial appointments.

Al-Shammari: Adherence to controversial names has hindered the resolution of ministerial appointments.

9-24-2026

Information/Baghdad…
MP Mohammed al-Shammari revealed on Thursday the real reasons behind the delay in filling the remaining vacant ministerial posts and completing the cabinet, stressing that the core of the obstruction revolves around the continued political disagreements and objections to some of the candidates nominated for those ministries.
Al-Shammari told the Information Agency, “The political scene is still Read more…

Bushi on completing the cabinet: The review does not mean a return to previous agreements.

Bushi on completing the cabinet: The review does not mean a return to previous agreements.

9-24-2026

Information/Special…
Salah Boushi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed on Thursday that discussions are still ongoing regarding several names and ministerial portfolios concerning the completion of the cabinet. He indicated that reviewing or replacing some nominations remains possible if political consensus or parliamentary procedures necessitate it.
Boushi told the Information Agency, “The priority at this stage is to Read more…

A member of the Basra council warns of “time bombs” in the oil fields and calls for urgent intervention.

A member of the Basra council warns of “time bombs” in the oil fields and calls for urgent intervention.

2026-09-24

Shafaq News – Basra
Basra council member Zahraa al-Salmi warned on Thursday of what she described as “time bombs” in the province’s oil fields, calling for urgent intervention to address the situation.

In a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, Al-Salmi described the presence of foreign workers inside the oil fields as “utter chaos,” and said that their presence in this manner represents “a state of panic inside the fields, and they are like a ticking time bomb Read more…