IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

US forces prepare for a complete withdrawal from Baghdad to Erbil.

US forces prepare for a complete withdrawal from Baghdad to Erbil.

2025-08-17

An Iraqi government source revealed on Sunday that US forces will begin a full withdrawal from the capital, Baghdad, toward Erbil in September. The government source told Al Jazeera that “the international coalition will withdraw from Ain al-Assad, Baghdad Airport, and the Joint Read more…

The Ministry of Electricity announces an improvement in supply hours and reveals the reason!

The Ministry of Electricity announces an improvement in supply hours and reveals the reason!

2025-08-17

The Ministry of Electricity confirmed that the re-operation of the Wasit Thermal Power Plant has directly contributed to reducing bottlenecks on the national grid, after a number of lines stopped working during Read more…

Economist: Billions of dollars are being lost due to America’s control over Iraq’s resources.

Economist: Billions of dollars are being lost due to America’s control over Iraq’s resources.

8-16-2025

Al-Ma’alouma/Baghdad.
Economic analyst Faleh al-Zubaidi confirmed on Saturday that the United States is exerting stifling economic pressure on Iraq by controlling its financial resources. He warned that this policy has cost the country Read more…

Rights groups call for the complete withdrawal of foreign forces starting next September.

Rights groups call for the complete withdrawal of foreign forces starting next September.

8-16-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
A member of the Rights Movement, Asifa Abbas Qader, called on Saturday for the complete withdrawal of foreign and Turkish forces from Iraqi territory starting next September, stressing that the presence of these forces represents a blatant violation Read more…

“Two qualified companies”… Iraqi Oil affirms the “transparency” of the LNG platform project.

“Two qualified companies”… Iraqi Oil affirms the “transparency” of the LNG platform project.

2025-08-16

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Oil issued a statement on Saturday detailing the floating platform project to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) to power the country’s power plants. The statement emphasized the transparency of all procedures Read more…

The security agreement between Baghdad and Tehran is on the table of Al-Araji and the US Chargé d’Affaires.

The security agreement between Baghdad and Tehran is on the table of Al-Araji and the US Chargé d’Affaires.

2025-08-16 05:21

Shafaq News – Baghdad
National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji discussed details of the recent security agreement signed between Baghdad and Tehran on Saturday with US Chargé d’Affaires to Iraq Stephen Fagin.

Al-Araji’s office stated Read more…

Minister of Trade: Government support for the food basket has contributed to Iraq’s removal from the top spot among countries with the highest inflation rates.

Minister of Trade: Government support for the food basket has contributed to Iraq’s removal from the top spot among countries with the highest inflation rates.

2025-08-16

Minister of Trade Athir Al-Ghariri confirmed on Saturday that the government’s support for the food basket contributed to Iraq leaving the top spot among countries with the highest inflation rates, while pointing out that food prices in Iraq are cheaper than in the global market and neighboring Read more…

An economist reveals a sharp decline in Iraq’s non-oil revenues.

An economist reveals a sharp decline in Iraq’s non-oil revenues.

8-15-2025

Information/Baghdad..
Economist Nabil Al-Marsoumi revealed a sharp decline in Iraq’s non-oil revenues during the first half of 2025, by 43.6%.

Al-Marsoumi wrote in a tweet followed by Al-Maalouma that “non-oil revenues reached Read more…

While facing US accusations, Rafidain Bank is in Washington to sign “supervision” agreements.

While facing US accusations, Rafidain Bank is in Washington to sign “supervision” agreements.

2025-08-15 | 04:37

SumerianNews-Economy
Announced Rafidain Bank Today, Friday, the signing of a professional partnership agreement with American company In the field of financial consulting and oversight, this coincides with the continuation Read more…

Al-Moussawi: The fight against corruption is still ink on paper, and Iraq is in danger.

Al-Moussawi: The fight against corruption is still ink on paper, and Iraq is in danger.

8-15-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
MP Mukhtar al-Moussawi confirmed on Friday that the fight against corruption in state institutions is still ink on paper, wondering about the amount of money recovered from corrupt networks.
Al-Moussawi said in an interview with Al-Maalouma, “The most important problem facing the Iraqi state is corruption, which is unfortunately protected and fortified by Read more…

A US representative accuses Rafidain Bank of dealing with the Houthis and threatens to cut off funding to Iraq.

A US representative accuses Rafidain Bank of dealing with the Houthis and threatens to cut off funding to Iraq.

2025-08-15

Shafaq News – Washington
US Representative Joe Wilson on Friday accused the state-owned Rafidain Bank of conducting financial transactions with the Houthi group in Yemen, threatening to cut off US financial support to Iraq as a result.

Wilson wrote in a post Read more…

Achieving an increase of about 50,000 barrels per day in oil production from the Kirkuk and Nineveh fields.

Achieving an increase of about 50,000 barrels per day in oil production from the Kirkuk and Nineveh fields.

2025-08-15 01:14

Shafaq News – Kirkuk / Nineveh
A source at the North Oil Company in Kirkuk province revealed on Friday that the company’s crude oil production had increased by 50,000 barrels per day.

Oil production reached Read more…

Ankara sends Baghdad a draft of a new oil agreement: The current situation does not meet our expectations.

Ankara sends Baghdad a draft of a new oil agreement: The current situation does not meet our expectations.

2025-08-15 04:07

Shafaq News – Special Translation
Turkey’s Energy Ministry announced on Friday that Ankara is seeking to conclude a new pipeline agreement with Iraq, confirming that it recently informed Baghdad that the current oil export agreement no longer “meets ambition.”

Turkey Today quoted Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar, in a statement Read more…

Al-Sudani: Iraq has attracted $100 billion in Arab and foreign investments during the two years of the government’s term.

Al-Sudani: Iraq has attracted $100 billion in Arab and foreign investments during the two years of the government’s term.

8-14-2025

Baghdad – Mail
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced on Wednesday that Iraq has attracted significant Arab and foreign investments in various sectors, exceeding $100 billion during the two years of his government’s tenure .

His office stated in a statement Read more…

Al-Marsoumi: Kurdistan does not actually own oil, and most of the fields are in the hands of foreign companies.

Al-Marsoumi: Kurdistan does not actually own oil, and most of the fields are in the hands of foreign companies.

8-14-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Oil expert and economist Nabil Al-Marsoumi emphasized that Iraq’s history with oil export pipelines is fraught with problems and challenges, noting that the Kirkuk-Banias pipeline via Syria is not the most appropriate Read more…

Three Sunni leaders support a call to exclude Halbousi from the elections.

Three Sunni leaders support a call to exclude Halbousi from the elections.

8-14-2025

Information/Anbar..
Abdul Hamid Raed al-Dulaimi, a member of the Azm Alliance, confirmed on Thursday that three prominent Sunni leaders supported the complaint filed by the alliance’s leader, Muthanna al-Samarrai, with the judiciary and the High Electoral Commission, demanding the removal of the leader of the Progress Alliance, Mohammed al-Halbousi, over allegations Read more…

Large US military reinforcements arrive at Ain al-Asad base.

Large US military reinforcements arrive at Ain al-Asad base.

8-14-2025

Information/Anbar..
A security source in Anbar province revealed on Thursday that large US military reinforcements had arrived at Ain al-Asad base from Erbil province, for unclear reasons.

The source told Al-Maalouma News Agency, “Large reinforcements coming from the Harir base in Erbil have arrived Read more…

Iraq joins oil-producing countries opposing “green fuel” regulations.

Iraq joins oil-producing countries opposing “green fuel” regulations.

2025-08-14 02:32

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi government announced on Thursday that it has joined the countries opposing the new “green fuel” regulation proposed by the International Maritime Organization.

Iraq has joined Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Venezuela, and Yemen in opposing the new “green fuel” regulation being developed by Read more…

Baghdad and Erbil agree on a new mechanism for exporting Kurdistan Region oil.

Baghdad and Erbil agree on a new mechanism for exporting Kurdistan Region oil.

2025-08-14 05:06

Shafaq News – Kirkuk
A source in the North Oil Company in Kirkuk province reported on Thursday that the company will serve as a major hub for receiving and storing Kurdistan’s oil before pumping it through the Turkish port of Ceyhan for export.

The source told Shafaq News Agency, “The final agreement was signed by delegations Read more…

Confirming what Shafaq News published, the Kurdistan Region reveals details of the oil agreement with Baghdad.

Confirming what Shafaq News published, the Kurdistan Region reveals details of the oil agreement with Baghdad.

2025-08-13 07:52

Shafaq News – Erbil
The Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Natural Resources announced on Wednesday that it had reached an agreement with the Iraqi Ministry of Oil regarding a mechanism for resuming oil exports.

The ministry said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, “According to the text approved by a joint delegation of 23 figures, including 17 members of the Iraqi Read more…