IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Ministry of Commerce: Citizens’ transactions will be completed via mobile phone.

Ministry of Commerce: Citizens’ transactions will be completed via mobile phone.

2025-11-06

Minister of Trade, Atheer Al-Ghurairi, announced on Thursday that the ministry will fully transition to electronic services within three months, and indicated that citizens’ transactions will soon be completed via mobile phone. Al-Ghurairi told the official news agency Read more…

Al-Akeeli: Al-Sudani handed oil to Turkey on a silver platter without consulting parliament.

Al-Akeeli: Al-Sudani handed oil to Turkey on a silver platter without consulting parliament.

11-5-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Member of the Rights Movement, Sabah Al-Akeeli, confirmed that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani presented Iraqi oil to Erdogan on a silver platter in a historical precedent without consulting the House of Representatives.

Al-Akeeli told Al-Maalouma, “Erdogan and the rest of the Turkish leaders often declare that a barrel of water is equivalent Read more…

Washington renews contract to supply its forces at Ain al-Asad base with food supplies

Washington renews contract to supply its forces at Ain al-Asad base with food supplies

11-5-2025

Information/Anbar
Security expert Qatari Al-Samarmad confirmed on Wednesday that the US forces renewed the contract to supply their forces stationed at Ain Al-Asad base with food supplies after they terminated the contract concluded with Iraqi contractors after Read more…

Exclusive: Washington rejects al-Sudani’s statements and denies “withdrawal”: Dismantle the factions first.

Exclusive: Washington rejects al-Sudani’s statements and denies “withdrawal”: Dismantle the factions first.

2025-11-05

Shafaq News – Washington – Mustafa Hashim
In exclusive statements to Shafaq News Agency, the US State Department rejected Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s linking of the disarmament of factions to the future of the international coalition, and instead called on the Iraqi government to “dismantle” those factions, which Read more…

Government advisor: Iraq saved $7 billion by halting imports of oil derivatives

Government advisor: Iraq saved $7 billion by halting imports of oil derivatives

2025-11-05 00:14

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The financial and economic advisor to the Iraqi government, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, revealed on Wednesday the financial and economic importance of the decision to stop importing oil derivatives.

The Iraqi government decided on Tuesday to stop importing gasoline, gas oil (kerosene), and white oil because local production of these fuels has reached Read more…

Sudani: We are moving towards stopping the flaring of gas, which costs Iraq $4 billion annually.

Sudani: We are moving towards stopping the flaring of gas, which costs Iraq $4 billion annually.

2025-11-05 02:26

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani confirmed on Wednesday that his government is proceeding with halting gas imports by achieving self-sufficiency in its production within the country.

This came during his meeting with a number of Read more…

It will accommodate 9 million passengers… The government signs a contract to develop Baghdad International Airport

It will accommodate 9 million passengers… The government signs a contract to develop Baghdad International Airport

2025-11-05 04:12

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Wednesday, the Iraqi government signed a contract to develop Baghdad International Airport with the winning consortium, led by an American company.

The media office of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said in a statement Read more…

A year ended without a budget… Iraq is on the verge of economic paralysis and a freeze on services.

A year ended without a budget… Iraq is on the verge of economic paralysis and a freeze on services.

2025-11-04

Economic expert Ahmed Al-Tamimi warned on Tuesday (November 4, 2025) of serious repercussions that may result from the end of the 2025 fiscal year without the approval of the general budget, noting that continuing to work on the 1/12 monthly spending rule will lead to paralysis in investment and Read more…

Sudani: Iraq is an independent partner of the United States

Sudani: Iraq is an independent partner of the United States

2025/11/04

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed that the upcoming elections represent a turning point between the previous phase of instability and the current phase of security, reconstruction, and services.

In a press interview with Reuters, Al-Sudani stressed the government’s confidence Read more…

Parliamentary Finance Committee: The region does not want to resolve the oil revenue issue.

Parliamentary Finance Committee: The region does not want to resolve the oil revenue issue.

11-4-2025

The Information Agency / Baghdad…
Member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Mu’in al-Kadhim, confirmed on Tuesday that the Kurdistan Region lacks credibility in dealing with the oil revenue file, indicating that the crisis remains unresolved.
Al-Kadhim told the Information Agency, “The region has not yet adhered to Read more…

“Wars have hampered it”: A proposal to establish a sovereign wealth fund for Iraq and invest it in development projects.

“Wars have hampered it”: A proposal to establish a sovereign wealth fund for Iraq and invest it in development projects.

2025-11-04 01:26

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, the Prime Minister’s advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, proposed the establishment of a domestic sovereign wealth fund to invest its money in development projects, explaining that past wars had prevented Iraq from establishing a sovereign wealth fund.

Saleh told Shafaq News Agency, “My idea is to create and establish an Iraqi Read more…

Iraqi government officially halts fuel imports and decides to divert surplus for export

Iraqi government officially halts fuel imports and decides to divert surplus for export

2025-11-04 01:12

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi government decided on Tuesday to stop importing gasoline, gas oil (kerosene), and white oil because local production of these fuels has reached quantities that exceed local consumption rates.

This came in accordance with an official letter issued by the Prime Minister’s office Read more…

Boycotters… Al-Sadr issues a serious political warning to the international community

Boycotters… Al-Sadr issues a serious political warning to the international community

2025-11-04 01:47

Shafaq News – Najaf
The leader of the Shiite national movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, renewed his position on Tuesday to boycott the upcoming Iraqi elections, while a close associate of his confirmed that al-Sadr is not seeking to overthrow the regime, but rather to Read more…

Iraq war architect Dick Cheney dies at 84

Iraq war architect Dick Cheney dies at 84

2025-11-04 05:31

Shafaq News – Washington
On Tuesday, the death of Dick Cheney, former Vice President, White House Chief of Staff, Secretary of Defense, and former Congressman, was announced in the United States. He was one of the key architects of the 2003 Iraq War and played a pivotal role in pushing for the invasion. Read more…

Türkiye is using oil as leverage… Expert warns of a “water deal of the century” against Iraq

Türkiye is using oil as leverage… Expert warns of a “water deal of the century” against Iraq

2025-11-04

Water expert Ahmed Al-Saadi warned on Monday (November 3, 2025) of “dangerous bargaining” by Turkey towards Iraq regarding the water issue, indicating that Ankara is trying to impose a new equation based on controlling water projects within Iraqi territory in exchange for obtaining Read more…

A Turkish reading of the Iraqi elections: Al-Sudani is the most likely candidate, backed by regional and international support.

A Turkish reading of the Iraqi elections: Al-Sudani is the most likely candidate, backed by regional and international support.

2025-11-03 07:25

Shafaq News – Special Translation
In a Turkish reading of the upcoming Iraqi elections, the Daily Sabah newspaper said that the voting process on November 11 will determine whether Iraq will remain under “dual sovereignty,” suggesting that Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is Read more…

Warnings of dire consequences for the water-for-oil agreement with Türkiye

Warnings of dire consequences for the water-for-oil agreement with Türkiye

11-3-2025

Al-Maalomah/Anbar –
Mohammed al-Dhari, a leader in the United Anbar Alliance, warned on Sunday of the serious repercussions of the “water for oil” agreement signed between Iraq and Turkey, stressing that it has dire consequences for the country’s sovereignty.
In a statement Read more…

Transportation: Comprehensive airport development within the framework of the development roadmap vision

Transportation: Comprehensive airport development within the framework of the development roadmap vision

2025/11/03

The Ministry of Transport continues to implement comprehensive development plans aimed at raising the efficiency of airports and linking them to development projects, within the framework of a strategic vision aimed at strengthening Iraq’s position on the regional and international Read more…

MP: Vodafone’s fourth license deal boosts state treasury and supports pension fund

MP: Vodafone’s fourth license deal boosts state treasury and supports pension fund

11-3-2025

Information / Special..
Member of the Parliamentary Communications Committee, MP Ghassan Al-Eidani, confirmed today, Monday, that the contract concluded by the Ministry of Communications with Vodafone Telecommunications Company within the fourth license will have a tangible financial return for the state treasury in addition to Read more…

American giant negotiates with Baghdad to “share profits” from Iraq’s largest oil fields

American giant negotiates with Baghdad to “share profits” from Iraq’s largest oil fields

2025-11-03 00:41

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, the American energy company ExxonMobil announced that it is negotiating with the Iraqi government on how to divide profits in the Majnoon oil field.

The company’s chief executive, Darren Woods, told Reuters that the company had Read more…