IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Iraqis cut food spending by a third due to rising living costs.

Iraqis cut food spending by a third due to rising living costs.

2025-09-12 02:43

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Planning revealed on Friday that food spending by Iraqi families has halved. It used to constitute more than 60% of total income in recent years, and now falls to around 31-32%. This shift reflects a reallocation of resources toward Read more…

Parliamentary Defense: The US decision to revoke the authorization for war against Iraq is a recognition of sovereignty.

Parliamentary Defense: The US decision to revoke the authorization for war against Iraq is a recognition of sovereignty.

2025-09-12 06:28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Karim al-Muhammadawi, head of the parliamentary Security and Defense Committee, affirmed on Friday that the US Congress’ decision to revoke the 2003 Authorization for the Use of Military Force against Iraq represents an explicit recognition of the end of direct military intervention in the country and the return of full sovereignty. Read more…

“Iranian oil smuggling” puts Iraq in a predicament amid US pressure on Sudan.

“Iranian oil smuggling” puts Iraq in a predicament amid US pressure on Sudan.

2025-09-12 05:29

Shafaq News – Special Translation
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) concluded that the Baghdad government has an opportunity to confront Iranian oil smuggling activities through Iraqi ports and waterways, warning of significant sanctions if smuggling is not Read more…

Laying down arms is a turning point. Iraq faces a golden opportunity fraught with risks.

Laying down arms is a turning point. Iraq faces a golden opportunity fraught with risks.

2025-09-12 06:34

Shafaq News – Translation
Former Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari described Iraq on Friday as having a “golden opportunity” to stand on its own two feet and move forward, both in terms of the investment climate encouraged by the government of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, the overall improvement in the security situation, and the recent regional Read more…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: US Congressional Resolution Confirms End of Conflict with Iraq

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: US Congressional Resolution Confirms End of Conflict with Iraq

2025-09-12

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed, on Friday, that the Congressional revocation of the war authorizations represents a step to strengthen the partnership with Washington and consolidates the principle of respect for sovereignty, while reflecting the development of relations with the United States. Read more…

Ministry of Oil: Plans to build a pipeline from Basra to the Sultanate of Oman

Ministry of Oil: Plans to build a pipeline from Basra to the Sultanate of Oman

2025-09-12

The State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) confirmed on Friday that the signing of memoranda of understanding with the Sultanate of Oman came due to its strategic importance in marketing Iraqi oil, while indicating that there is discussion regarding the construction of a complete pipeline Read more…

A different scenario: Expectations of a quick formation of the new government

A different scenario: Expectations of a quick formation of the new government

9-11-2025

Information / Baghdad…
The current political map and agreements between various parties, particularly within the Coordination Framework, point to the shape of the new government after the November elections. There are expectations that the government and cabinet will be formed easily, without going through the political maze or disagreements Read more…

Security expert: US forces terminate the services of 1,000 workers at Ain al-Asad base.

Security expert: US forces terminate the services of 1,000 workers at Ain al-Asad base.

9-11-2025

Al-Maalomah / Anbar
Security expert, Qatari Al-Samarmad, revealed on Thursday that US forces have laid off about 1,000 workers working inside the Ain al-Assad base building in western Anbar on a daily wage, for unclear reasons.
In a statement to Al-Maalomah Agency, Al-Samarmad said, “US forces have Read more…

Has the Sudanese government failed to end the foreign presence in Iraq?

Has the Sudanese government failed to end the foreign presence in Iraq?

9-11-2025

Al-Maalouma/Exclusive:
Political analyst Sabah Al-Akeili said on Thursday that the government of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has failed to end the presence of foreign forces on Iraqi territory, despite repeated violations.
Al-Akeili said in a statement to Al-Maalouma, “Foreign forces are still continuously Read more…

Widespread criticism of the government’s performance on the issue of Iraqi sovereignty

Widespread criticism of the government’s performance on the issue of Iraqi sovereignty

9-11-2025

Information/Report..
Political and media criticism of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s government has escalated, citing what observers consider a clear failure to protect Iraq’s sovereignty.
This comes amid repeated violations by foreign forces on Iraqi soil, as well as Read more…

Al-Hamami accuses the government of deliberately delaying the submission of budget schedules.

Al-Hamami accuses the government of deliberately delaying the submission of budget schedules.

9-11-2025

Al-Maalouma/Exclusive..
MP Aref Al-Hamami accused the federal government on Thursday of deliberately delaying the submission of the general budget schedules, warning of the repercussions of this measure Read more…

Koger: The three-year budget is a disaster that turned the planned deficit into a real one.

Koger: The three-year budget is a disaster that turned the planned deficit into a real one.

9-11-2025

Information/Exclusive…
MP Jamal Koujar described the three-year budget on Thursday as a “real disaster” for public finances, stressing that it has transformed the planned deficit in the 2023 and 2024 budgets into an actual deficit that has Read more…

Hamrin well pulsates again… oil production boosts Iraq’s coffers

Hamrin well pulsates again… oil production boosts Iraq’s coffers

2025-09-11

Shafaq News – Kirkuk
Sources from the North Oil Company reported on Thursday that the Hamrin 38 well had begun recovery operations using acidification technology. The aim is to return it to the production system and provide the Hamrin field with additional capacity, which will contribute to raising production rates and supporting Iraq’s general budget . Read more…

American newspaper: Al-Sudani considered Tsurkov’s release a gift to Trump

American newspaper: Al-Sudani considered Tsurkov’s release a gift to Trump

2025-09-11 01:37

Shafaq News – Special Translation
The Wall Street Journal reported that Israeli-Russian citizen Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was kidnapped in Baghdad two years ago and suddenly released two days ago, remains unidentified. However, according to US sources, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani sent a letter to President Donald Trump, saying Read more…

SOMO reveals details of Iraq’s efforts to extend a new oil pipeline across the Gulf to Oman.

SOMO reveals details of Iraq’s efforts to extend a new oil pipeline across the Gulf to Oman.

2025-09-11 02:47

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Director General of the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO), Ali Nizar, confirmed on Thursday that Iraq intends to build a new oil pipeline across the Gulf to the Sultanate of Oman to boost its crude oil exports.

Nizar told Shafaq News Agency, “There is a discussion and initial agreement Read more…

The US House of Representatives revokes the war authorizations for Iraq.

The US House of Representatives revokes the war authorizations for Iraq.

2025-09-11

The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to repeal the authorizations for the use of military force related to Iraq, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which sets Washington’s Read more…

Ministry of Transport: A qualitative leap in maritime transport revenues over three years

Ministry of Transport: A qualitative leap in maritime transport revenues over three years

2025-09-11

The Ministry of Transport announced on Thursday its most prominent achievements and upcoming projects in the maritime transport sector, confirming financial growth of more than 50 percent over three years. Ministry spokesman Maitham Al-Safi told the official agency that “the recent visit of the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, Read more…

Scary: The government must link economic interests with Türkiye to water security.

Scary: The government must link economic interests with Türkiye to water security.

9-10-2025

Information/Baghdad..
MP Thaer Makhif revealed on Sunday that more than 600 Turkish companies are operating in Iraq without any procedures or restrictions. He noted that this reflects the imbalance in dealing with the drought crisis affecting 90% of the country, particularly Read more…

Parliamentary Services: The three-year budget did not achieve its service objectives.

Parliamentary Services: The three-year budget did not achieve its service objectives.

9-10-2025

Information/Baghdad…
The Parliamentary Services Committee confirmed on Wednesday that the three-year budget for 2023-2025, approved by the House of Representatives, did not achieve its objectives in supporting Read more…

Al-Surji reveals a preliminary agreement with the center to export the region’s oil.

Al-Surji reveals a preliminary agreement with the center to export the region’s oil.

9-10-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
A leader in the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), Ghiath al-Surji, confirmed on Wednesday that meetings between Baghdad and Erbil are continuing with the aim of reaching a joint agreement on financial and oil issues, most notably Read more…