Al-Moussawi calls on the government to reveal its position on US actions in Iraq.
Al-Moussawi calls on the government to reveal its position on US actions in Iraq.
8-23-2025
Al-Maalouma / Baghdad..
MP Mukhtar al-Moussawi called on the Iraqi government on Saturday to announce a clear and explicit position on the recent movements of US forces, after information was received about the transfer of military units from Ain al-Assad base in Anbar province to Read more…
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Al-Shammari: The demarcation of Khor Abdullah was marred by legal violations, and Parliament will not pass the agreement again.
Al-Shammari: The demarcation of Khor Abdullah was marred by legal violations, and Parliament will not pass the agreement again.
8-23-2025
Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Member of the Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee, MP Mohammed Al-Shammari, confirmed on Saturday the difficulty of passing the Khor Abdullah Agreement if it is re-submitted for a vote in the House of Representatives, indicating that the agreement directly affects Iraq’s sovereignty.
Al-Shammari said in a statement Read more…
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US website: Trump’s tariffs on Iraq aim to drag it toward normalization
US website: Trump’s tariffs on Iraq aim to drag it toward normalization
8-23-2025
Al-Maalomah/Translation..
A report by the American website RealClearWorld confirmed on Saturday that the 35 percent tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump, which Trump announced on July 1st in a letter to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, appears Read more…
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A high-level delegation from the Kurdistan Region visits Baghdad to resolve the issue of local revenues and oil deliveries.
A high-level delegation from the Kurdistan Region visits Baghdad to resolve the issue of local revenues and oil deliveries.
2025-08-23 02:39
Shafaq News – Sulaymaniyah / Erbil
A source in the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Council of Ministers stated on Saturday that a high-level delegation from the regional government, including Finance Minister Awat Sheikh Janab and Acting Minister of Natural Resources Kamal Mohammed Salih, will visit Baghdad this week to decide on Read more…
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Iraq is the second largest exporter. The US imports 33 million barrels of oil from OPEC in one month.
Iraq is the second largest exporter. The US imports 33 million barrels of oil from OPEC in one month.
2025-08-23 02:22
Shafaq News – Washington
The US Energy Information Administration announced on Saturday that US oil imports from OPEC countries reached more than 33 million barrels in May 2025.
According to administration statistics reviewed Read more…
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“Second Power Plant”… Iraq Receives the Longest Ship in the History of Khor Al-Zubair Port
“Second Power Plant”… Iraq Receives the Longest Ship in the History of Khor Al-Zubair Port
2025-08-23 04:02
Shafaq News – Basra
Khor Al-Zubair Port in Basra Governorate, southern Iraq, received today, Saturday, the longest ship in the port’s history, a Turkish power generation vessel named (ORKA SULTAN), demonstrating the port’s ability to receive giant ships with technical Read more…
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23 km long and 200 km wide… New details about the navigation channel of Al-Faw Port
23 km long and 200 km wide… New details about the navigation channel of Al-Faw Port
2025-08-23 04:26
Shafaq News – Basra
The General Company for Iraqi Ports announced on Saturday that excavation and development work on the Grand Faw Port’s navigation channel is continuing. This project is part of strategic projects aimed at enhancing maritime traffic and facilitating the entry of large vessels Read more…
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Iraq has “enormous” renewable energy potential amid the need for “urgent” reforms.
Iraq has “enormous” renewable energy potential amid the need for “urgent” reforms.
2025-08-23 04:57
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) recently confirmed that Iraq is at a critical juncture in its transition to a more sustainable energy future, calling for urgent reforms and diversification of electricity sources away from its near-total reliance on oil.
The report, issued on August 23, 2025, indicated that Iraq’s electricity sector suffers Read more…
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The Iraqi Parliament Presidency receives a “final draft” of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) bill.
The Iraqi Parliament Presidency receives a “final draft” of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) bill.
2025-08-23 05:38
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Parliament’s Security and Defense Committee announced on Saturday that it had completed the final draft of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) bill and submitted it to the parliament’s presidency.
Committee member Mohammed Al-Shammari told Read more…
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Basra: Date set for operation of Turkish power generation ship
Basra: Date set for operation of Turkish power generation ship
2025-08-22 07:34
Shafaq News – Basra
Basra Provincial Council Energy Committee Chairman Thaer Al-Salihi revealed on Friday the date for the Turkish power plant’s entry into service.
Al-Salihi told Shafaq News Agency, “The arrival of the Turkish ship to Umm Qasr Port, Dock No. 9, is the first of its kind and will not be the last, as a barge will arrive at the same dock within 30 days Read more…
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Erbil: Residents near Harir base reject US consulate call to evacuate their homes
Erbil: Residents near Harir base reject US consulate call to evacuate their homes
8-22-2025
Information/Erbil..
Local residents in Erbil Governorate confirmed on Friday their rejection of a call issued by the US Consulate demanding that they evacuate their homes located near the Harir military base.
A citizen, Salar Al-Jaf, told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the US consulate asked residents to evacuate their homes adjacent to the base due to fears of Read more…
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The Iraqi Presidency, UNAMI, and the US Embassy condemn the events in Sulaymaniyah.
The Iraqi Presidency, UNAMI, and the US Embassy condemn the events in Sulaymaniyah.
2025-08-22 05:26
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Presidency, UNAMI, and the US Embassy condemned the bloody events in Sulaymaniyah on Friday, expressing their regret for the deaths and injuries sustained during the clashes.
The Presidency of the Republic said in a statement Read more…
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Al-Sudani directs the formation of a national team to improve credit ratings.
Al-Sudani directs the formation of a national team to improve credit ratings.
08/21/2025
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani directed the formation of a joint national team on Wednesday to develop a comprehensive strategy to improve Iraq’s sovereign credit rating.
A statement from the Prime Minister’s media office, received by Al-Sabah newspaper on Wednesday, stated that in line with the government’s efforts to strengthen Iraq’s financial and economic standing internationally, Read more…
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Between pleasing foreign powers and rejecting domestically, will al-Sudani succeed in securing a second term?
Between pleasing foreign powers and rejecting domestically, will al-Sudani succeed in securing a second term?
8-21-2025
Information/Report..
As Iraq’s elections approach, questions are escalating about Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s ability to secure a second term. He faces accusations of seeking to please foreign powers—American, Turkish, and Kuwaiti—at the expense of domestic interests. This has sparked widespread Read more…
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MP: Government silence on US withdrawal is suspicious and dangerous
MP: Government silence on US withdrawal is suspicious and dangerous
8-21-2025
Information/Exclusive:
MP Mukhtar al-Moussawi called on the Iraqi government on Thursday to issue an official statement clarifying its position on the announced withdrawal of US forces from the country. He noted that Washington’s movements from Ain al-Asad Air Base toward other bases in Erbil raise serious doubts Read more…
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Iraq is among China’s top trading partners, with a trade volume exceeding $54 billion.
Iraq is among China’s top trading partners, with a trade volume exceeding $54 billion.
2025-08-21 04:23
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A recent report by S&P Global revealed that Iraq ranked among China’s top 20 trading partners in 2024, with a trade volume of approximately $54.2 billion.
According to the report’s data reviewed Read more…
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Parliamentary sessions resume. Forces “hesitant” regarding the Popular Mobilization Law and calls for sanctions.
Parliamentary sessions resume. Forces “hesitant” regarding the Popular Mobilization Law and calls for sanctions.
2025-08-21 04:54
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A source within the Coordination Framework confirmed on Thursday that the passage of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) law hinges on the consensus of “hesitant” political forces, amid parliamentary demands for the parliament presidency to impose sanctions on MPs who fail to attend Read more…
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To generate electricity… the first Turkish ship arrives at the southern port of Umm Qasr in Basra.
To generate electricity… the first Turkish ship arrives at the southern port of Umm Qasr in Basra.
2025-08-21 05:03
Shafaq News – Basra
The first Turkish ship dedicated to generating electricity with a capacity of up to 125 megawatts arrived at Berth 9 of the southern Umm Qasr port on Thursday afternoon. The ship is part of a government contract aimed at boosting the national energy system by more than Read more…
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UN: 25 organizations will continue to operate in Iraq after UNAMI ends
UN: 25 organizations will continue to operate in Iraq after UNAMI ends
2025-08-21
The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Iraq, Mohammed Hassan, announced on Thursday that 25 organizations will continue their work in Iraq after the end of the UNAMI mission. Hassan told the official agency that “only the UNAMI mission will end its work, while the United Nations will Read more…
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US Senator warns of “catastrophic” consequences in Syria due to the “partitioning of Iraq” plan
US Senator warns of “catastrophic” consequences in Syria due to the “partitioning of Iraq” plan
2025-08-20 08:22
Shafaq News – Washington
US Representative Joe Wilson revealed on Wednesday that a previous plan to partition Iraq is being re-introduced in Syria, warning of “catastrophic” repercussions for neighboring countries if implemented.
Wilson wrote on the X platform, “Former US President Joe Biden proposed a plan to divide Iraq into three states 20 years ago, when he was a senator.”
Wilson continued, Read more…
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