IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

A second term tainted by political money awaits Al-Sudani.

A second term tainted by political money awaits Al-Sudani.

9-23-2025

Information/Report:
While Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani raises slogans of reform and fighting corruption, serious accusations are emerging against him of resorting to political money in his efforts to secure a second term. These practices, according to analysts, merely reflect a reproduction of the corrupt approach Read more…

Coordination Framework: Halbousi is a popular outcast and relies on foreign funding to stay relevant.

Coordination Framework: Halbousi is a popular outcast and relies on foreign funding to stay relevant.

9-23-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Member of the Coordination Framework, Salam Hussein, confirmed that the head of the Progress Party, Mohammed al-Halbousi, lacks a real popular base, pointing out that the people of Babil Governorate’s refusal to receive him and his recent expulsion represent clear evidence of his loss Read more…

Umm Qasr Port is choking with trucks, with warnings that 10,000 trucks could soon be stuck.

Umm Qasr Port is choking with trucks, with warnings that 10,000 trucks could soon be stuck.

2025-09-23 01:13

Shafaq News – Basra
The northern port of Umm Qasr in Basra Governorate witnessed a worsening crisis on Tuesday, with more than 3,600 trucks piling up in the welcome yard. An additional 200 trucks are entering the port daily, while the number of trucks exiting does not exceed 1,200 per day. This threatens to increase the number to more than Read more…

Iraq reaches a settlement with Dutch companies, preventing them from receiving more than $700 million.

Iraq reaches a settlement with Dutch companies, preventing them from receiving more than $700 million.

2025-09-23 01:31

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Ministry of Justice announced on Tuesday that it had successfully settled and closed three lawsuits against Dutch companies, retaining 90% of the debt assets for the Iraqi treasury.

The ministry said in a statement today that its legal department had reached a comprehensive settlement Read more…

With the participation of 400 companies and 20 countries, the 7th Construction Exhibition kicks off in Erbil

With the participation of 400 companies and 20 countries, the 7th Construction Exhibition kicks off in Erbil

2025-09-23 03:08

Shafaq News- Erbil
The seventh edition of the Construction Industry Exhibition kicked off in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, on Tuesday. The four-day event, which features 400 companies from 20 countries, is expected to attract more than 100 exhibitors.

Mohammed Baqir Hussein, a member of the board of directors of the Middle East Read more…

The trainers withdrew, but the “elite” arrived. A mysterious American move heightens the concerns of the framework and the factions.

The trainers withdrew, but the “elite” arrived. A mysterious American move heightens the concerns of the framework and the factions.

2025-09-23 06:47

Shafaq News – Translation
The essential details regarding the nature of the transition to a “permanent security partnership between Iraq and the United States,” as well as its mechanisms, boundaries, and timeline, are not yet fully clear, according to the Emirates Policy Center .

In a report translated by Shafaq News Agency, the center does not rule out Read more…

Kurdish MP: The real solution to the Kurdistan Region’s employee salary crisis is to deposit them exclusively in federal banks.

Kurdish MP: The real solution to the Kurdistan Region’s employee salary crisis is to deposit them exclusively in federal banks.

2025-09-23

Former Kurdish MP Ahmed al-Haj Rashid confirmed on Monday (September 22, 2025) that the real solution to the Kurdistan Region’s employee salary crisis is not solely linked to the recent tripartite oil agreements, but rather lies in the exclusive settlement of salaries to federal banks.

Al-Hajj Rashid said in a press statement: “Despite the talk about an oil agreement, Read more…

Staying is no longer “logical.” A report calls for a complete withdrawal of US forces from Iraq.

Staying is no longer “logical.” A report calls for a complete withdrawal of US forces from Iraq.

2025-09-22 10:25

Shafaq News – Special Translation
Calls have been renewed within the United States to withdraw the remaining American troops still in Iraq, following the implementation of the redeployment and drawdown process. The American website “Stars and Stripes,” which specializes in military affairs, believes that the time has come for this step, as the costs are not worth the effort to limit Iranian influence. There are no longer any valid reasons Read more…

The Path to Development…a step towards creating job opportunities and encouraging investment

The Path to Development…a step towards creating job opportunities and encouraging investment

09/22/2025

The Development Road project, whose Quadripartite Council summit was recently held in Baghdad, highlights a major strategic attempt to restore Iraq’s standing in global trade. Experts see the Grand Faw Port as the starting point for the “Development Road,” which will connect Read more…

Al-Zubaidi explains the reasons for not enacting the Popular Mobilization Forces law.

Al-Zubaidi explains the reasons for not enacting the Popular Mobilization Forces law.

9-22-2025

Al-Maalomah/Baghdad..
On Monday, the spokesman for the Victory Coalition, Salam al-Zubaidi, explained the reasons that prevented the legislation of the Popular Mobilization Forces Law at the present time, noting that the US administration threatened to impose sanctions in exchange for passing this law.
Al-Zubaidi told Al-Maalomah, “Unfortunately, Iraq has mortgaged its economy and finances to the US side through the Federal Reserve, which has made the government and parliament Read more…

Iraq plans to raise its oil production to 9.5 million barrels per day.

Iraq plans to raise its oil production to 9.5 million barrels per day.

9-22-2025

Al-Maalouma / Baghdad..
Economic expert Safwan Qusay confirmed on Monday that Iraq plans to raise its oil production to 9.5 million barrels per day, while investing the surplus revenues in infrastructure projects.
Qusay told Al-Maalouma, “Iraq currently produces about Read more…

Jaafar: Al-Sudani has deviated from the framework approach and will not receive a second term.

Jaafar: Al-Sudani has deviated from the framework approach and will not receive a second term.

9-22-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
State of Law Coalition leader and former MP Jassim Mohammed Jaafar confirmed on Monday that the rift between Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and the Coordination Framework forces is deepening, noting that the latter has deviated from the political line adopted by the framework when he was nominated Read more…

Al-Mutairi: Parliament has lost its legislative and oversight role due to mismanagement.

Al-Mutairi: Parliament has lost its legislative and oversight role due to mismanagement.

9-22-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
MP Haider Al-Mutairi expressed his regret on Monday over the “shameful” performance of the House of Representatives, stressing that the mismanagement of the Parliament’s presidency has deprived the legislative institution of its essential role.
Al-Mutairi said in a statement to Al-Maalouma, “The current parliament will not Read more…

MP: Iraq anticipates investments exceeding $1 billion in the food industry.

MP: Iraq anticipates investments exceeding $1 billion in the food industry.

9-22-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
MP Yasser Iskandar confirmed on Monday that Iraq is anticipating investments exceeding one billion dollars in sectors related to the food industry.
Iskandar told Al-Maalouma that “efforts to open up the investment file and attract capital and companies have yielded positive results in Iraq, especially Read more…

Baghdad and Erbil sign oil agreement; exports to resume within two days

Baghdad and Erbil sign oil agreement; exports to resume within two days

2025-09-22 05:32

Shafaq News – Kirkuk/Erbil
The Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Natural Resources, the Iraqi Ministry of Oil, and oil companies signed a tripartite agreement paving the way for the resumption of oil exports from the Kurdistan Region via the Ceyhan pipeline.

According to sources who spoke to Shafaq News Agency, the delegation arrived at the direct request of Read more…

Parliament approves suspension of “Made in Iraq” bill

Parliament approves suspension of “Made in Iraq” bill

2025-09-22 06:42

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Deputy Chairman of the Parliamentary Investment Committee, Hussein Al-Saabari, acknowledged on Monday that some political blocs were obstructing the passage of the Industrial Investment Law in Parliament, while reviewing some of its provisions.

Al-Sa’bari told Shafaq News Agency, “The Industrial Investment Law is one of the most important laws in the House of Representatives. Read more…

The Ministerial Council discusses maximizing non-oil revenues and supporting the general budget.

The Ministerial Council discusses maximizing non-oil revenues and supporting the general budget.

2025-09-22

The Ministerial Council for the Economy discussed, on Monday, proposals to maximize non-oil revenues and explore ways to support the state’s general budget, in addition to establishing a commercial zone for agricultural products and agricultural supplies to support agriculture and farmers. The media office of the Ministerial Council for the Economy stated in a statement that “Deputy Prime Read more…

The Prime Minister arrives in Babylon to declare the province the industrial capital of Iraq.

The Prime Minister arrives in Babylon to declare the province the industrial capital of Iraq.

2025-09-22

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani visited Babil Governorate on Monday. The Prime Minister’s media office stated in a statement that “Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani arrived in Babil to declare the governorate the industrial capital of Iraq.” The statement added Read more…

Al-Maliki warns of a “grave danger” from postponing the elections: By voting, we close the doors to dictatorship and sectarianism.

Al-Maliki warns of a “grave danger” from postponing the elections: By voting, we close the doors to dictatorship and sectarianism.

2025-09-21 10:00

Shafaq News – Baghdad
State of Law Coalition leader Nouri al-Maliki warned Sunday evening of a “grave danger” if parliamentary elections are not held on schedule. While asserting that ballot boxes will close the door to dictatorship, racism, sectarianism, and marginalization, he noted that voters’ votes Read more…

A hint of a return to the elections… A source close to him said: This is what al-Sadr intended in his latest message.

A hint of a return to the elections… A source close to him said: This is what al-Sadr intended in his latest message.

2025-09-21 08:40

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A source close to Shiite National Movement leader Muqtada al-Sadr revealed on Sunday the contents of the movement’s leader’s message regarding boycotting the parliamentary elections, hinting at a return to participation.

The source told Shafaq News Agency, “Al-Sadr and the Sadrists emphasize that Read more…