IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

A politician asks: What does Qatar have to do with the political balance in the formation of the new government?

A politician asks: What does Qatar have to do with the political balance in the formation of the new government?

12-11-2025

Information/Anbar…
On Thursday, Abdullah Ahmed Al-Dulaimi, a member of the United Anbar Alliance, revealed that Mohammed Al-Halbousi, head of the Progress Alliance, and Khamis Al-Khanjar, former head of the Sovereignty Alliance, discussed with the Qatari government the issue of political balance in the formation of the new government, questioning why Doha had entered into Read more…

“The US Defense Act 2026”: Strict conditions on Iraq and a firmer presence in Syria

“The US Defense Act 2026”: Strict conditions on Iraq and a firmer presence in Syria

2025-12-11 00:49

Shafaq News – Washington – Mustafa Hashim
The text of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2026 reveals a package of strategic decisions that reshape the American military presence in the Middle East, and establish new parameters for the relationship with the Baghdad government, while extending Read more…

Today, Sunni forces are holding an “important” meeting to decide on the nomination of the Speaker of Parliament.

Today, Sunni forces are holding an “important” meeting to decide on the nomination of the Speaker of Parliament.

2025-12-11 01:09

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The “National Political” Council, which unites the Sunni forces that won the 2025 parliamentary elections, intends to hold an “important” meeting on Thursday to decide on the nomination of the Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament.

A senior official in the council Read more…

Iraq achieves a significant leap in its oil exports to America, surpassing Saudi Arabia.

Iraq achieves a significant leap in its oil exports to America, surpassing Saudi Arabia.

2025-12-11 02:17

Shafaq News – Baghdad / Washington
The U.S. Energy Information Administration announced on Thursday that Iraq’s oil exports to the United States totaled more than 7 million barrels during November, an increase of more than 2.5 million barrels over the previous month.

The administration stated in a table seen Read more…

The Iraqi embassy welcomes the cancellation of the US authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.

The Iraqi embassy welcomes the cancellation of the US authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.

2025-12-11

The Iraqi Embassy in Washington welcomed the US House of Representatives’ vote to repeal the two authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq. A statement from the Iraqi Embassy said, “The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington welcomes the US House of Representatives’ vote to repeal Read more…

US Congressman: Congress is ready to support Iraq in exchange for abandoning militias and respecting Kurdistan’s security.

US Congressman: Congress is ready to support Iraq in exchange for abandoning militias and respecting Kurdistan’s security.

2025-12-10

Shafaq News – Erbil / Washington
On Wednesday, Republican US Representative Joe Wilson expressed Congress’s readiness – for the first time – to add new provisions to the US National Defense Authorization Act that would support Iraq in exchange for abandoning support for Iranian-backed militias, while also calling on Baghdad Read more…

Silver price rises to a new record high

Silver price rises to a new record high

12-10-2025

Information/Follow-up…
Silver futures contracts on the Comex exchange, part of the New York Mercantile Exchange, hit a new record high on Tuesday, surpassing the $60 per ounce mark, according to trading data.

According to trading data, the price of the metal rose by Read more…

Maliki’s coalition: The process of selecting the prime minister is still in its early stages.

Maliki’s coalition: The process of selecting the prime minister is still in its early stages.

12-10-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Imran al-Karkoushi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, suggested that the selection of the next prime minister would be delayed, noting that the process is still in its early stages and everyone is awaiting the Federal Court’s ratification Read more…

Parliamentary Finance Committee: The fate of the 2026 budget is linked to the speed of government formation.

Parliamentary Finance Committee: The fate of the 2026 budget is linked to the speed of government formation.

12-10-2025

The Information/Baghdad…
Member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, MP Jamal Kojar, warned on Wednesday that the fate of the 2026 budget is directly linked to the swift formation of the next government.
Kojar told Al-Maalouma, “If the formation of the government is Read more…

Rule of law: No second term for the Sudanese

Rule of law: No second term for the Sudanese

12-9-2025

Information/Special..
Zuhair Al-Jalabi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, revealed sensitive political developments that precede the stage of deciding on the formation of the new government, stressing that the scene is still complicated due to the disputes within the winning blocs Read more…

Trade: Plans to increase Iraq’s representation abroad (WTO)

Trade: Plans to increase Iraq’s representation abroad (WTO)

2025/12/09

The Ministry of Trade plans to enhance Iraqi trade representation abroad through active participation in international exhibitions and attracting global capital, as well as expanding partnerships with the private sector.

The Director General of the Private Sector Development Department Read more…

Iraq regains its pivotal position in global trade

Iraq regains its pivotal position in global trade

2025/12/09

Baghdad: Shukran Al-Fatlawi
Economic experts and researchers praised Iraq’s significant growth in international trade indicators across its territory, noting that the International Road Transport Union (IRU) confirmed a major Iraqi leap in the speed of international trade Read more…

Economist: The absence of a budget will disrupt the country’s financial situation and hinder projects.

Economist: The absence of a budget will disrupt the country’s financial situation and hinder projects.

12-9-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Economic researcher Diaa Abdul Karim confirmed that the absence of a budget and the lack of timetables for the current year will disrupt the country’s financial situation and hinder various projects.
Abdul Karim told Al-Maalouma, “The government previously prepared Read more…

A source close to the matter: The selection of the prime minister is proceeding normally, and what is being reported in the media is far from the truth.

A source close to the matter: The selection of the prime minister is proceeding normally, and what is being reported in the media is far from the truth.

12-9-2025

Information / Baghdad –
A source close to the Coordination Framework confirmed on Monday that the process of selecting the next prime minister is proceeding smoothly and according to the agreed-upon procedures within the framework. The source indicated that what is being circulated in the media does not reflect the reality of the situation but rather aims to stir controversy Read more…

Al-Maliki: The religious authority has distanced itself from the issue of selecting the prime minister.

Al-Maliki: The religious authority has distanced itself from the issue of selecting the prime minister.

12-9-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Independent politician Abbas al-Maliki confirmed that the religious authority has refrained from expressing any opinion regarding the selection of the next prime minister or nominating a candidate for this position.
Al-Maliki told Al-Maalouma, “What is being circulated about Read more…

After losing the support of the framework, Al-Sudani is betting on a regional player to secure a second term.

After losing the support of the framework, Al-Sudani is betting on a regional player to secure a second term.

12-9-2025

The official spokesperson for the Victory Alliance, a component of the Coordination Framework, Salam al-Zubaidi, confirmed on Tuesday that Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, head of the Reconstruction and Development bloc, has completely lost his chance to run for a second term as prime minister within the framework. He indicated that al-Sudani is currently relying on Read more…

The coordination framework will determine the choices… Five candidates for the next prime ministership

The coordination framework will determine the choices… Five candidates for the next prime ministership

12-9-2025

The Information/Baghdad –
On Tuesday, Uday Abdul-Hadi, a member of the Coordination Framework, confirmed that the total number of candidates for the position of the next prime minister has been reduced to only five names. He predicted that resolving the issue would take at least Read more…

“Iraqi Gazette” issues a new edition and removes Hezbollah and the Houthis from “terrorist lists”

“Iraqi Gazette” issues a new edition and removes Hezbollah and the Houthis from “terrorist lists”

2025-12-09 06:09

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Justice announced on Tuesday the release of the new issue of the Iraqi Gazette, No. (4852), which included a number of decisions, instructions and statements, most notably the removal of the Yemeni Houthi group and the Lebanese Hezbollah from the “terrorist lists” after they were Read more…

A significant development: The coordination framework limits the candidates for the position of Prime Minister to three names.

A significant development: The coordination framework limits the candidates for the position of Prime Minister to three names.

2025-12-09 01:54

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Victory Coalition, led by Haider al-Abadi, revealed on Tuesday new developments regarding the coordination framework meeting held on Monday concerning the nomination of the next prime minister.

Coalition spokesman Read more…

Iraq records 8 earthquakes in one week

Iraq records 8 earthquakes in one week

2025-12-09 02:12

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The General Authority for Meteorology and Seismic Monitoring announced on Tuesday that eight earthquakes were recorded in a number of regions and cities in Iraq during one week.

According to the report Read more…