IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Al-Sudani agrees to appoint a Turkish company to operate Mosul Airport.

Al-Sudani agrees to appoint a Turkish company to operate Mosul Airport.

2025-10-25 04:30

Shafaq News – Nineveh
Nineveh Governor Abdul Qadir al-Dakhil confirmed on Saturday that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani had approved the operation of Mosul International Airport by a Turkish company.

Al-Dakhil told Shafaq News Agency that Al-Sudani agreed, during a phone call, that the Turkish company Read more…

“A Crossroads”… US Analysis: Iraq’s Elections Could Shake the Influence of Tehran and Its Allies

“A Crossroads”… US Analysis: Iraq’s Elections Could Shake the Influence of Tehran and Its Allies

2025-10-25 05:34

Shafaq News – Translation
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) warned that “Iraq is at a difficult crossroads,” as lawlessness and the enforcement of a gun policy persist. Recent violence, such as the assassination of candidate Safaa al-Mashhadani, comes amid a heated electoral contest, in which Sunni parties may be seeking to Read more…

Exclusive: The US State Department outlines Trump’s strategy toward Iraq.

Exclusive: The US State Department outlines Trump’s strategy toward Iraq.

2025-10-24 08:28

Shafaq News – Washington/ Mustafa Hashem
The US State Department outlined the Trump administration’s strategy toward Iraq on Friday, emphasizing that the United States prioritizes “trade over conflict.”

The ministry’s clarification came in an exclusive comment Read more…

Al-Tamimi calls for adopting desalination projects to combat the drought tsunami.

Al-Tamimi calls for adopting desalination projects to combat the drought tsunami.

10-24-2025

Information / Baghdad
Former head of the parliamentary Agriculture and Water Committee, Furat al-Tamimi, called on Friday for urgent action to adopt key tools to combat the escalating drought in Iraq.

Al-Tamimi told Al-Maalouma, “The drought map is currently affecting between 75 Read more…

Expert: Iraq needs a US envoy to address current circumstances and regional crises

Expert: Iraq needs a US envoy to address current circumstances and regional crises

10/24/2025

Security expert Fadel Abu Raghif confirmed on Friday that Iraq needs an American envoy, similar to other countries that send their own envoys.
Abu Raghif added in a statement to Al Furat News Agency that “the United States has great influence in the region and holds the primary role in changing the balance Read more…

“Iraq First” is in trouble.. A Western view: Al-Sudani faces victory without authority

“Iraq First” is in trouble.. A Western view: Al-Sudani faces victory without authority

2025-10-24

Shafaq News – Translation
A report by British think tank Chatham House suggests that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani may achieve a significant electoral victory in the November elections. However, this victory will not be enough to retain power, as the position in Iraq is decided through Read more…

Minister of Trade: Economic reforms are a revolution for joining the WTO

Minister of Trade: Economic reforms are a revolution for joining the WTO

10/23/2025

Minister of Trade, Atheer Dawood Al-Ghariri, affirmed that economic reforms in Iraq represent a true revolution paving the way for Iraq’s accession to the World Trade Organization.

During his participation in a dialogue session in Geneva, the minister said, “Iraq has witnessed a fundamental transformation Read more…

$150 billion expected investments in the “Development Road”

$150 billion expected investments in the “Development Road”

10/23/2025

The Iraq Development Fund revealed its expectations that the volume of investments in the Development Road Project will reach about (150) billion dollars, subject to increase in the coming years, stressing that the project represents a qualitative economic shift that will redraw the investment map in Iraq Read more…

Parliamentary call to establish a national telecommunications company that would provide the budget with huge revenues.

Parliamentary call to establish a national telecommunications company that would provide the budget with huge revenues.

10-23-2025

Information / Baghdad:
MP Haider al-Mutairi affirmed on Thursday that establishing a national mobile phone company is a strategic step towards strengthening the national economy, noting that the profits of one telecommunications company operating in Iraq have exceeded two trillion dinars Read more…

British report: Modernizing Iraq’s underdeveloped banking system is a priority.

British report: Modernizing Iraq’s underdeveloped banking system is a priority.

2025-10-23 05:15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The British magazine “Global Finance” revealed on Thursday that economic diversification in Iraq is limited, considering that modernizing the “backward” banking system is a priority for the country.

In a report on the performance of central banks Read more…

In exchange for a second term, a political deal between Al-Sudani and the United States aims to resolve three contentious issues.

In exchange for a second term, a political deal between Al-Sudani and the United States aims to resolve three contentious issues.

10-22-2025

Al-Maalouma/Anbar..
An official source in Anbar province revealed on Wednesday a political deal struck between Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and American officials during his participation in the Sharm el-Sheikh summit. The deal stipulates the resolution of a number of sensitive disputed issues in exchange for Read more…

Nechirvan Barzani receives a message from Trump

Nechirvan Barzani receives a message from Trump

2025-10-22 07:44

Shafaq News- Erbil
US President Donald Trump expressed his thanks and appreciation to Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani for his efforts to promote peace and peaceful coexistence, and his endeavors to end conflicts Read more…

Why did Trump choose an envoy to Iraq?

Why did Trump choose an envoy to Iraq?

10/22/2025

Security expert Fadel Abu Raghif confirmed on Wednesday that US President Donald Trump’s appointment of Mark Savaya as US envoy to Iraq was based on several considerations.
Abu Raghif explained to Al Furat News Agency that “Safaya is of Iraqi origin and led Read more…

Al-Maslamawi warns against continued foreign presence: Our sovereignty is not subject to negotiation.

Al-Maslamawi warns against continued foreign presence: Our sovereignty is not subject to negotiation.

10-22-2025

Al-Maalouma / Baghdad ..
Representative Firas Al-Maslamawi confirmed, on Wednesday, that Iraq no longer needs the presence of any foreign forces on its territory, stressing that the security forces possess the full capacity to maintain security and confront any external or Read more…

The Coordination Framework meets to respond to the US State Department.

The Coordination Framework meets to respond to the US State Department.

2025-10-22 05:16

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Coordination Framework forces decided to hold a meeting this evening, Wednesday, to respond to the US State Department’s statement regarding “disarming armed factions loyal to Iran .”

A statement from the US State Department noted that Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani Read more…

Al-Sudani stresses to the US Secretary of State the need to avoid any unilateral steps outside the framework of communication and consultation.

Al-Sudani stresses to the US Secretary of State the need to avoid any unilateral steps outside the framework of communication and consultation.

2025-10-22

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed that “friendly relations between Baghdad and Washington are based on constructive dialogue,” emphasizing the need to avoid any unilateral steps outside the framework of communication and consultation.

A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said: “Al-Sudani received a phone call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Read more…

Central Bank: Iraq’s public debt is lower than that of the United States and several other Arab countries.

Central Bank: Iraq’s public debt is lower than that of the United States and several other Arab countries.

2025/10/21

The Central Bank of Iraq confirmed on Monday that the external debt curve is declining and that Iraq is within safe limits for public debt. The bank noted that Iraq’s public debt-to-GDP ratio stands at 31%, a lower percentage than that of developed countries such as the United States and Japan, and other Read more…

Researcher: Washington is preparing to transform its presence in Iraq from a security to an economic one.

Researcher: Washington is preparing to transform its presence in Iraq from a security to an economic one.

10-21-2025

Al-Maalouma / Special..
Writer and journalist Saif Al-Hamdani confirmed on Tuesday that the United States is seeking to send a clear political message that its presence in Iraq will not remain limited to the security and military aspects, but will extend to include economic Read more…

Iraqi Electricity: Plan to build 48,000 megawatt power plants

Iraqi Electricity: Plan to build 48,000 megawatt power plants

2025-10-21 04:13

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity announced on Tuesday the development of an integrated plan to establish power stations to produce (48) thousand megawatts, confirming the achievement of agreements and contracts to begin implementing Read more…

Preparing the 2026 budget… Parliament assigns the task to the new government: Al-Sudani’s era is over

Preparing the 2026 budget… Parliament assigns the task to the new government: Al-Sudani’s era is over

2025-10-21 06:04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Finance Committee of the Iraqi Parliament responded on Tuesday to statements made by an advisor to the government of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani regarding the preparation of the 2026 budget.

The Prime Minister’s Financial Advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, announced last Saturday that the Federal Ministry of Finance had begun Read more…