IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Oil announces receipt of more than one million barrels from the region so far

Oil announces receipt of more than one million barrels from the region so far

2025/10/04

Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani announced today, Saturday, that more than one million barrels of oil have been received from the region so far, while confirming that the first tanker has been loaded with the region’s oil at the port of Ceyhan.
Abdul Ghani said in a press statement: “A few days ago, Read more…

Al-Salami: The government violated existing laws and the constitution by withdrawing tax deposits.

Al-Salami: The government violated existing laws and the constitution by withdrawing tax deposits.

10-4-2025

Information/Baghdad..
Member of Parliament Hadi Al-Salami accused the government on Saturday of committing a constitutional and legal violation by illegally withdrawing tax deposits, asserting that this measure violates the provisions of the budget law and the Iraqi constitution.

Al-Salami told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the government of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani committed a clear violation by withdrawing the tax deposits, as existing laws prohibit the transfer Read more…

MP: Washington is redeploying its forces in Iraq with a new plan.

MP: Washington is redeploying its forces in Iraq with a new plan.

10-4-2025

Al-Maalouma/Exclusive..
MP Firas Al-Maslamawi confirmed on Saturday that the talk about the withdrawal of US forces from some bases inside Iraq is nothing but part of a plan to redeploy and delude the Iraqi street into believing that there is an intention to withdraw. He stressed that national sovereignty Read more…

The Iraqi economy: a financial deficit exceeding 12 trillion dinars by July.

The Iraqi economy: a financial deficit exceeding 12 trillion dinars by July.

2025-10-04 01:17

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Echo Iraq Observatory, which specializes in economic affairs, reported on Saturday that the Iraqi economy had a financial deficit of 12.15 trillion dinars by the end of July. Non-oil revenues, for the first time, accounted for Read more…

Iraq’s oil exports to the US have dropped significantly.

Iraq’s oil exports to the US have dropped significantly.

2025-10-04 02:44

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Statistics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Saturday showed a significant decline in Iraqi oil exports to the United States over the past week.

The administration said in statistics reviewed Read more…

Al-Hanana meeting: Al-Sadr sends a message to the political process in Iraq and prepares for a “surprise” move.

Al-Hanana meeting: Al-Sadr sends a message to the political process in Iraq and prepares for a “surprise” move.

2025-10-04 03:17

Shafaq News – Baghdad / Najaf
A responsible source in the political body of the Shiite National Current (the Sadrist movement) revealed details of a meeting held in the al-Hannanah district of Najaf on Saturday, which brought together the Sadrist bloc that resigned Read more…

The Iraqi Electricity Corporation announces the imminent operation of the 1,600-megawatt Anbar gas power plant.

The Iraqi Electricity Corporation announces the imminent operation of the 1,600-megawatt Anbar gas power plant.

2025-10-04 04:44

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Minister of Electricity, Ziyad Ali Fadel, announced on Saturday the imminent completion and operation of the Anbar combined cycle gas station, one of the largest power generation stations in Iraq, with a total capacity of Read more…

Al-Jubouri calls for a firm stance on the phenomenon of MPs’ absence after obstructing the passage of 30 laws.

Al-Jubouri calls for a firm stance on the phenomenon of MPs’ absence after obstructing the passage of 30 laws.

10-3-2025

Information/Baghdad..
MP Thaer al-Jubouri called on Friday for a tougher stance against the repeated absences of a significant number of members of parliament, asserting that this has contributed to obstructing the passage of more than 30 laws during Read more…

US and Iraqi officials: Washington seeks to ensure the Baghdad-Erbil oil agreement is long-term.

US and Iraqi officials: Washington seeks to ensure the Baghdad-Erbil oil agreement is long-term.

2025-10-03 02:23

Shafaq News – Erbil
US and Iraqi officials revealed that Washington seeks to ensure that the recent oil agreement between Baghdad and Erbil, which resulted in the resumption of Kurdistan Region crude oil exports, is long-term, according to a report Read more…

Iraq launches Kurdistan oil exports under direct supervision of SOMO

Iraq launches Kurdistan oil exports under direct supervision of SOMO

2025-10-03

The State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) announced, on Thursday (October 2, 2025), the commencement of crude oil exports from the Kurdistan Region’s fields, in a move described as pivotal to strengthening the national Read more…

The election campaign has begun across Iraq.

The election campaign has begun across Iraq.

2025-10-03

The campaign for the 2025 House of Representatives elections has begun across the country. The Independent High Electoral Commission previously announced the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the candidate lists and set a date Read more…

Prime Minister: Iraq is moving towards full independence and preserving its national unity.

Prime Minister: Iraq is moving towards full independence and preserving its national unity.

2025-10-03

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed today, Friday (October 3, 2025), that Iraq is moving towards full independence and preserving its national unity.

“We extend our sincere congratulations and best wishes to all Iraqis Read more…

MP: The 2025 budget will not reach Parliament before the elections.

MP: The 2025 budget will not reach Parliament before the elections.

10-1-2025

Information/Exclusive:
MP Mukhtar Mahmoud confirmed on Wednesday that there are no indications that the 2025 budget tables will reach the House of Representatives during the remaining period before the November elections.

Mahmoud told Al-Maalouma, “The delay in the 2025 budget schedules has caused Read more…

Al-Akeili: The Coordination Framework rejects renewing Al-Sudani’s term.

Al-Akeili: The Coordination Framework rejects renewing Al-Sudani’s term.

10-1-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Sabah Al-Akili, a member of the Rights Movement, confirmed on Wednesday that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani will not obtain a second term following the major disagreements that took place in the recent period between him and Read more…

MP: Iraq’s 2024 budget faces a financial gap of 19 trillion dinars.

MP: Iraq’s 2024 budget faces a financial gap of 19 trillion dinars.

10-1-2025

Al-Maalouma / Baghdad..
Member of Parliament, MP Mustafa Al-Karaawi, confirmed on Wednesday that Iraq has been facing a real financial deficit since 2024, causing a large financial gap estimated at 19 trillion dinars, due to a clear discrepancy between revenues and Read more…

US Embassy in Baghdad: Visa and consular services continue despite federal shutdown

US Embassy in Baghdad: Visa and consular services continue despite federal shutdown

2025-10-01 00:03

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The US Embassy in Baghdad announced on Wednesday that scheduled passport and visa services at US embassies and consulates abroad will continue during the budget hiatus, as circumstances permit.

The embassy confirmed in a statement Read more…

The Coordination Framework comments on the Pentagon’s decision to reduce the military presence in Iraq.

The Coordination Framework comments on the Pentagon’s decision to reduce the military presence in Iraq.

2025-10-01 01:11

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Coordination Framework, which brings together Iraq’s ruling Shiite political forces, commented on Wednesday on the Pentagon’s announcement to reduce the military presence in Iraq and transition to a strategic partnership.

Framework member Adi Al-Khadran told Read more…

Baghdad-Erbil Oil Agreement: Türkiye Proposes Oil Refineries and Financial Participation

Baghdad-Erbil Oil Agreement: Türkiye Proposes Oil Refineries and Financial Participation

2025-10-01 01:18

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Wednesday the amendments included in the draft joint oil agreement between Baghdad and Erbil, which Türkiye sent to the Iraqi government two months ago.

The source explained Read more…

Iraq announces its support for Trump’s initiative to end the war on Gaza.

Iraq announces its support for Trump’s initiative to end the war on Gaza.

2025-10-01 03:59

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its welcome on Wednesday for the initiative launched by US President Donald Trump, which aims to end the war in the Gaza Strip.

In a statement today, the ministry praised the declaration’s proposals Read more…

Qi Card Company Tightens Control in Iraq in Cooperation with the US: We Closed 3,000 Accounts

Qi Card Company Tightens Control in Iraq in Cooperation with the US: We Closed 3,000 Accounts

2025-10-01 04:52

Shafaq News – Translation
Bahaa Abdul Hadi, Chairman and Co-Founder of the International Smart Card Company, owner of the QI electronic card, revealed that the company is implementing a strict policy to monitor and prohibit suspicious activity in cooperation with Iraqi and US authorities, confirming that approximately Read more…