IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

An informed source: Abnormal movement of US Chinook helicopters at Al-Hariq base.

An informed source: Abnormal movement of US Chinook helicopters at Al-Hariq base.

8-27-2025

Al-Maalouma/Erbil..
An informed source revealed, on Wednesday, unusual movement of American Chinook aircraft at Al-Hariq base near Erbil.
The source told Al-Maalouma agency, “Since the early morning hours, the base has witnessed unusual Read more…

Al-Sudani to a US Congressional delegation: We are keen to cooperate in the fields of energy and investment.

Al-Sudani to a US Congressional delegation: We are keen to cooperate in the fields of energy and investment.

2025-08-27 07:14

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed Iraq’s keenness on joint cooperation with the US side, particularly in the fields of energy and investment, during his reception of a delegation from the US Congress on Wednesday.

The Prime Minister’s Read more…

Workshop: Iraq has the potential and opportunities to become a global investment hub.

Workshop: Iraq has the potential and opportunities to become a global investment hub.

2025-08-27 00:34

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Chairman of the National Investment Commission, Haider Makiya, stated on Wednesday that investment in Iraq needs to broaden its horizons, as growth in this sector cannot be achieved in an isolated environment.

This came in a speech he delivered during a workshop on security and investment Read more…

“More than once,” a parliamentarian said, “voting sessions chaired by Al-Mashhadani are repeated without a full quorum.”

“More than once,” a parliamentarian said, “voting sessions chaired by Al-Mashhadani are repeated without a full quorum.”

2025-08-27 02:18

Shafaq News/ Baghdad
A member of the Assas coalition, led by Deputy Speaker of Parliament Mohsen al-Mandalawi, expressed his dissatisfaction on Wednesday with the repeated voting on “important issues” chaired by Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Mashhadani without a full quorum.

Adnan Al-Jaberi told Shafaq News Agency: “Unfortunately, more than once we have Read more…

In cooperation with Kurdistan, Baghdad is moving to form an independent federal administration for the development road project.

In cooperation with Kurdistan, Baghdad is moving to form an independent federal administration for the development road project.

2025-08-27 03:02

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning, Mohammed Ali Tamim, held a joint meeting today, Wednesday, with a delegation from the Kurdistan Regional Government. The meeting was devoted to discussing the identification of a link point for the development road route on Read more…

The Iraqi government withdraws the Popular Mobilization Forces law from parliament.

The Iraqi government withdraws the Popular Mobilization Forces law from parliament.

2025-08-27 06:01

Shafaq News – Baghdad
State of Law bloc MP Hussein al-Battat revealed on Wednesday that the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) law had been withdrawn from the Iraqi parliament.

Al-Battat told Shafaq News Agency, “The government withdrew the law restructuring the Popular Mobilization Forces from the House of Representatives Read more…

The Investment Authority unveils a mechanism to establish a sustainable economic environment.

The Investment Authority unveils a mechanism to establish a sustainable economic environment.

2025-08-27

The National Investment Commission (NIC) affirmed on Wednesday that security and investment are two pillars of sustainable development in Iraq, while pointing to a mechanism for establishing an economic environment based on three pillars. The Chairman of the NIC, Haider Mohammed Makiya, said during Read more…

Al-Sudani: We have achieved a breakthrough in increasing non-oil resources.

Al-Sudani: We have achieved a breakthrough in increasing non-oil resources.

08/26/2025

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced that tax revenues will increase by 26 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, stressing that no tax increase will be allowed that would create a business-repellent climate. He also announced at the same time that the government has succeeded in achieving Read more…

Rafidain Bank announces the settlement of approximately 87% of the external debt file.

Rafidain Bank announces the settlement of approximately 87% of the external debt file.

8-26-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Rafidain Bank announced today, Tuesday, the settlement of about 87% of the external debt file.
The bank stated in a statement received by /Al-Maalouma/ Agency, that “confirming the previous announcement regarding Rafidain Bank’s achievement of settling about 87% of the external debt file and achieving a major negotiating breakthrough with Read more…

Eleven large American convoys moved from Ain al-Assad base towards Al-Tanf, Syria.

Eleven large American convoys moved from Ain al-Assad base towards Al-Tanf, Syria.

8-26-2025

Al-Maalomah / Anbar ..
Security expert, Qatari Al-Samarmad, announced on Tuesday the movement of 11 large American convoys loaded with military equipment from the Ain Al-Assad base, west of Anbar, towards the Al-Tanf base in Syria.
Al-Samarmad said in a statement to Al-Maalomah Agency: “The convoy moved from Read more…

A positive sign: Iraq maintains its B-/B credit rating from Standard & Poor’s.

A positive sign: Iraq maintains its B-/B credit rating from Standard & Poor’s.

8-26-2025

Al-Maalomah/Baghdad..
Standard & Poor’s credit rating agency announced on Tuesday that Iraq has maintained its credit rating at B-/B with a stable outlook.
The agency stated in a report received by Al-Maalomah Agency that “Iraq’s rating remained at B-/B with a stable outlook, a positive signal that reflects the strength Read more…

Iraq considers deporting 50,000 Turks, Russians, and Azerbaijanis linked to ISIS.

Iraq considers deporting 50,000 Turks, Russians, and Azerbaijanis linked to ISIS.

8-26-2025

Al-Maalomah/Translation..
An Agence France-Presse report revealed on Tuesday that Iraq is considering deporting hundreds of foreigners it has detained since the war on ISIS. Most of them appear to have been arrested on charges of belonging to ISIS or being family members of members of the organization.
The report, translated by Al-Maalomah, stated that “most of these people come from Read more…

The Ambassadors Deal: Behind the Scenes of Passing the Controversial List!

The Ambassadors Deal: Behind the Scenes of Passing the Controversial List!

8-26-2025

Information/Exclusive:
MP Mukhtar al-Moussawi accused Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani on Tuesday of forcibly passing the ambassadorial list despite the objections of a majority of MPs. He explained that the list was passed by a vote in which only about ten MPs participated, after most members withdrew Read more…

Iraq has maintained its stable credit rating for ten years.

Iraq has maintained its stable credit rating for ten years.

2025-08-26

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Prime Minister’s Advisor for Economic Affairs, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, confirmed on Monday that Iraq has been able to maintain its credit rating at a stable level over the past ten years, thanks to precise mechanisms for settling external debt and controlling Read more…

Harris in Baghdad next week… Fluent in Arabic and an official replacement for Fagan: Get to know him

Harris in Baghdad next week… Fluent in Arabic and an official replacement for Fagan: Get to know him

2025-08-26 02:18

Shafaq News – Follow-up/ Special translation
Next week, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Josh Harris will assume the position of Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Baghdad, succeeding Stephen Fagin, the embassy announced in a blog post on X.

Joshua Harris, who was appointed to the position Read more…

Iraq’s oil revenues exceed $7 billion in a month

Iraq’s oil revenues exceed $7 billion in a month

2025-08-26 02:07

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Ministry of Oil announced on Tuesday the total oil exports and revenues generated for July, according to the final statistics issued by the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO).

SOMO said in statistics Read more…

Al-Sudani: Iraq’s imports exceed $70 billion

Al-Sudani: Iraq’s imports exceed $70 billion

2025-08-26 02:53

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced on Tuesday that the financial value of Iraq’s imported goods and commodities has reached more than $70 billion.

This came in statements he made on the sidelines of his visit to the Border Ports Authority building, where he met Read more…

After a century of betrayal, is it time for America to recognize Kurdistan as an “independent state”?

After a century of betrayal, is it time for America to recognize Kurdistan as an “independent state”?

2025-08-26 05:14

Shafaq News – Special Translation
The American newspaper ” The Hill ” called on the Washington government to support the establishment of a “Kurdish state” in northern Iraq, as a “morally justified and strategically necessary” step, stressing that what this state needs now is “a flag recognized beyond Read more…

1015.. Erbil launches a hotline to receive corruption complaints.

1015.. Erbil launches a hotline to receive corruption complaints.

2025-08-26 06:10

Shafaq News – Erbil
Erbil Governor Omed Khoshnaw and the head of the Integrity Commission in the Kurdistan Region, Ahmed Anwar, announced on Tuesday the activation of the Integrity Commission’s hotline, number (1015), during a ceremony Read more…

Prime Minister: We have taken measures to link financial transfers to outlets.

Prime Minister: We have taken measures to link financial transfers to outlets.

2025-08-26

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani revealed, on Tuesday, a new mechanism for foreign currency that will be implemented on December 1st. The Prime Minister’s media office said in a statement, “Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani visited the headquarters Read more…