IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Exclusive: The last US soldier will leave Ain al-Asad base in mid-September.

Exclusive: The last US soldier will leave Ain al-Asad base in mid-September.

2025-08-20

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An Iraqi security source revealed on Tuesday that the last US soldier will leave Ain al-Asad base in Anbar province, western Iraq, in mid-September, after which the international coalition headquarters at the base will be permanently Read more…

Turkish company signs deal to supply electricity to Iraq

Turkish company signs deal to supply electricity to Iraq

2025-08-20

Shafaq News – Istanbul
Turkish floating power plant operator Karpowership announced on Wednesday that it has signed a deal to supply Iraq with up to 590 megawatts of electricity to stabilize the country’s national grid.

Two floating power generation units are scheduled to dock Read more…

An economist predicts the next government will change the dollar exchange rate, and explains the reasons.

An economist predicts the next government will change the dollar exchange rate, and explains the reasons.

2025/08/20

Economists expect the next government to resort to an official devaluation of the Iraqi dinar against the US dollar as a potential solution to address mounting financial burdens, most notably the massive government Read more…

Chevron returns to Iraq

Chevron returns to Iraq

08/20/2025

As part of ongoing efforts to develop the oil industry and attract major international companies, Iraq signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with US oil giant Chevron on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani sponsored the signing ceremony Read more…

Al-Sakini: Al-Sudani will not get a second term, even if he pleases America.

Al-Sakini: Al-Sudani will not get a second term, even if he pleases America.

8-20-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
Ibrahim Al-Sakini, a member of the State of Law Coalition, ruled out on Wednesday that Al-Sudani would win a second term, even if he appeases the US and accepts the dictates that Washington is trying to impose.
Al-Sakini told Al-Maalouma, “The Iraqi people will have their say in the elections Read more…

Parliamentary Finance Committee: The government violated the law by delaying sending the budget tables to Parliament.

Parliamentary Finance Committee: The government violated the law by delaying sending the budget tables to Parliament.

8-20-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
Member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Moeen Al-Kadhimi, confirmed that the federal government violated the provisions of the law by delaying sending the budget tables to the Council of Representatives for voting on them.
Al-Kadhimi said in a statement to / Al-Maalouma /, that “the Prime Ministry does not have the real seriousness to Read more…

Al-Sudani’s concessions between Washington and the Gulf: Will they lead to a second term?

Al-Sudani’s concessions between Washington and the Gulf: Will they lead to a second term?

8-20-2025

Information / Baghdad..
Talk of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s potential second term has sparked widespread political controversy within Iraqi circles. He is accused of making internal and external concessions to ensure his continued hold on power, amid indications that Read more…

Economist: Non-oil revenues may exceed 12 trillion dinars in the 2025 budget.

Economist: Non-oil revenues may exceed 12 trillion dinars in the 2025 budget.

8-20-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Economic expert Safwan Qusay expected on Wednesday that the 2025 general budget will witness a significant increase in non-oil revenues, exceeding the 12 trillion dinar barrier achieved in the previous year.
Qusay said in a statement to Al-Maalouma, “The expected non-oil revenues Read more…

Al-Sultani: Washington is pressuring to obstruct the Popular Mobilization Law, and the government must not respond.

Al-Sultani: Washington is pressuring to obstruct the Popular Mobilization Law, and the government must not respond.

8-20-2025

Information/Exclusive:
MP Suhaila al-Sultani confirmed on Sunday that Iraq is facing internal and external pressure to obstruct the passage of the civil service and retirement law for members of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). She emphasized that the United States is directly seeking to prevent the law’s passage by Read more…

Kurdistan Regional Government: 120 billion dinars in non-oil revenues are ready to be delivered to Baghdad.

Kurdistan Regional Government: 120 billion dinars in non-oil revenues are ready to be delivered to Baghdad.

2025-08-20 02:58

Shafaq News – Halabja
Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) spokesperson Peshwa Hawrami confirmed on Wednesday that the agreed-upon amount of non-oil revenues is ready for delivery to the federal government in Baghdad.

“A crucial meeting is currently underway between a delegation from the Kurdistan Read more…

Britain tightens noose on Iraqi migrants with new deal with Baghdad

Britain tightens noose on Iraqi migrants with new deal with Baghdad

2025-08-20 05:43

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The British government announced on Wednesday that it had concluded a new agreement with Iraq to return illegal immigrants as part of broader steps to curb immigration.

According to the British news agency PA Media, the agreement signed by British Read more…

The Iraqi Economy: Growth, Challenges, and Future Prospects

The Iraqi Economy: Growth, Challenges, and Future Prospects

8-20-2025

The Iraqi economy is undergoing significant transformations toward economic diversification, reducing dependence on oil and strengthening other productive sectors. These transformations are essential in light of global energy price fluctuations and inflationary pressures, as developing Read more…

A plan to destroy, not withdraw: The coalition melts down an entire military arsenal before withdrawing from Ain al-Assad.

A plan to destroy, not withdraw: The coalition melts down an entire military arsenal before withdrawing from Ain al-Assad.

8-19-2025

Al-Maalomah / Anbar..
Security expert, Qatari Al-Samarmad, revealed on Tuesday that the international coalition forces destroyed thousands of rifles and medium and heavy weapons through systematic melting operations, prior to their sudden withdrawal from the Ain Al-Assad base Read more…

Security expert: Washington kept its equipment inside Ain al-Asad for “mysterious” reasons

Security expert: Washington kept its equipment inside Ain al-Asad for “mysterious” reasons

8-19-2025

Information / Anbar..
Security expert Qatari al-Samarmad revealed updated statistics on Tuesday regarding the number of US forces stationed at Ain al-Asad Air Base in the al-Baghdadi district, west of Anbar province. He indicated that a limited number of soldiers remain after thousands were evacuated Read more…

Before it’s too late, Al-Saadi calls on the government to submit budget schedules immediately.

Before it’s too late, Al-Saadi calls on the government to submit budget schedules immediately.

8-19-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
MP Baqir Al-Saadi expected on Tuesday that the 2025 budget tables will be sent by the Council of Ministers before the November elections.
Al-Saadi told Al-Maalouma, “The 2025 budget tables have already been delayed, and this has negatively impacted the work of ministries, agencies, and Read more…

Will Washington bring ISIS back to the forefront through its sudden withdrawal?

Will Washington bring ISIS back to the forefront through its sudden withdrawal?

8-19-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Political observer Sabah Al-Akili warned on Tuesday of a new American scenario aimed at reshuffling the security situation in Iraq and bringing the criminal organization ISIS back to the forefront, through a sudden withdrawal of American forces from their bases in Baghdad Read more…

Parliament for sale… $100 million opens seat bazaar before ballot boxes

Parliament for sale… $100 million opens seat bazaar before ballot boxes

8-19-2025

Information / Special ..
As the upcoming elections approach, the doors of a heated political market are opening, ruled by the game of money and foreign loyalties. Parliamentary seats have become a commodity bought and sold in the market of influence, amid a price exchange led by figures imposed by Read more…

Al-Sudani’s advisor lists the reasons for the dollar’s rise in the Iraqi market.

Al-Sudani’s advisor lists the reasons for the dollar’s rise in the Iraqi market.

2025-08-19 00:11

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, the Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, attributed the rise in the dollar in Iraqi markets to cross-border speculative trading.

Saleh told Shafaq News Agency (according to his personal assessment), “The speculative and cross-border trade environment balances Read more…

UNAMI mission is optimistic that Erbil and Baghdad will reach a “good” understanding on resolving outstanding disputes.

UNAMI mission is optimistic that Erbil and Baghdad will reach a “good” understanding on resolving outstanding disputes.

2025-08-19 02:11

Shafaq News – Baghdad / Erbil
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Mohammed Hassan, expressed optimism on Tuesday about the possibility of the Kurdistan Regional Government and the federal government reaching an understanding that would resolve the outstanding issues and Read more…

Baghdad and Erbil hold new meeting to resolve oil and salaries

Baghdad and Erbil hold new meeting to resolve oil and salaries

2025-08-19 02:38

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning, Mohammed Ali Tamim, held an expanded joint meeting on Tuesday between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government to discuss salaries and oil issues.

The Iraqi Ministry of Planning stated in a statement Read more…