IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Politician: The current session of Parliament is the weakest in 22 years and has not interrogated a single corrupt person.

Politician: The current session of Parliament is the weakest in 22 years and has not interrogated a single corrupt person.

7-4-2025

Information/Anbar..
Political expert Mohammed Dhari al-Dulaimi described the current parliamentary session on Friday as the weakest and most unsuccessful in more than two decades, holding the parliament’s leadership responsible for its complicity in ignoring corruption cases and its failure Read more…

After al-Sadr, al-Abadi’s coalition calls for reforming the electoral system and preventing corrupt individuals from participating.

After al-Sadr, al-Abadi’s coalition calls for reforming the electoral system and preventing corrupt individuals from participating.

2025-07-04 02:52

Shafaq News – Baghdad/Erbil
The Victory Coalition, led by former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, called on Friday for reforming the electoral system and barring “corrupt individuals” from participating. The goal is to expand the voting pool in the November elections and “strengthen” Read more…

America is tightening Iraq’s financial grip with the SWIFT system.

America is tightening Iraq’s financial grip with the SWIFT system.

7-3-2025

Al-Maalouma/Exclusive..
Economic expert, Faleh Al-Zubaidi, confirmed today, Thursday, that the United States of America is using the global financial transfer system “SWIFT” as a tool for political and economic blackmail, exploiting its dominance over the international financial system to Read more…

Al-Maliki: Iraq has achieved self-sufficiency in wheat and exports 11 agricultural products abroad.

Al-Maliki: Iraq has achieved self-sufficiency in wheat and exports 11 agricultural products abroad.

7-3-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
Minister of Agriculture Abbas Jabr al-Maliki revealed that Iraq has achieved remarkable progress in the agricultural sector, noting that the country has achieved self-sufficiency in wheat, which has contributed to increasing the number of mills and providing hard currency.
Al-Maliki said in a televised interview Read more…

Parliament awaits a decision from the Federal Supreme Council to nullify the Khor Abdullah Agreement and restore water to its normal course.

Parliament awaits a decision from the Federal Supreme Council to nullify the Khor Abdullah Agreement and restore water to its normal course.

7-3-2025

Information/Baghdad…
The House of Representatives is awaiting a decision and ruling from the Federal Court to return the Khor Abdullah Agreement to the House for confirmation and a vote on its invalidity. Although there are indications that the will of the government and the presidency to proceed with the agreement and hand over Khor Abdullah Read more…

MP warns of continued liquidity shortage: The US Federal Reserve is exacerbating the crisis in Iraq.

MP warns of continued liquidity shortage: The US Federal Reserve is exacerbating the crisis in Iraq.

7-3-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Firas Al-Maslamawi called on the government and the Ministry of Finance on Thursday to intensify efforts and pressure the US Federal Reserve, where Iraq’s oil sales funds are deposited, to increase hard currency flows. He also stressed the need for urgent measures to address Read more…

Al-Fatlawi: Iraq’s water reserves have fallen to their lowest levels in 80 years.

Al-Fatlawi: Iraq’s water reserves have fallen to their lowest levels in 80 years.

7-3-2025

Information/Baghdad:
MP Zuhair al-Fatlawi warned on Thursday of a stifling crisis threatening water security in Iraq, stressing that strategic water reserves have declined to an unprecedented level during the current season.

Al-Fatlawi told Al-Maalouma, “The strategic water reserve has decreased to approximately 9 billion cubic meters, while it was expected to reach 18 billion cubic Read more…

Iraq’s money is in the hands of the Federal Reserve. When will the American shackles be broken?

Iraq’s money is in the hands of the Federal Reserve. When will the American shackles be broken?

7-3-2025

Information/Report..
Despite more than a decade having passed since Iraq’s exit from Chapter 7, Iraqi oil revenues remain under the control of the US Federal Reserve, limiting Baghdad’s ability to freely manage its financial resources and directly impacting economic stability and the dinar’s exchange Read more…

Al-Sudani’s office confirms the suspension of appointments and contracts in all government departments.

Al-Sudani’s office confirms the suspension of appointments and contracts in all government departments.

2025-07-03 06:32

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The media office of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani confirmed on Thursday the suspension of appointments and contracts in all government departments, warning against attempts to Read more…

Iraq to drill 27 new oil wells during the first half of 2025

Iraq to drill 27 new oil wells during the first half of 2025

2025-07-03 00:52

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Ministry of Oil announced on Thursday that the Iraqi Drilling Company will complete the drilling and rehabilitating of 113 oil wells during the first half of 2025.

The ministry said in a statement today that the company’s staff completed the drilling of 27 new wells and the reclaiming of 86 Read more…

Minister: Kurdistan has agreed to all of Baghdad’s demands, but it is seeking to limit the region’s economy.

Minister: Kurdistan has agreed to all of Baghdad’s demands, but it is seeking to limit the region’s economy.

2025-07-03 00:33

Shafaq News – Erbil
Kurdistan Region Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs Pshtiwan Sadiq criticized the federal government’s handling of the region on Thursday, particularly regarding the issue of funding monthly salaries for public sector employees and workers, despite the Kurdistan Regional Government’s agreement to all Baghdad’s demands Read more…

Mysterious messages reach Iraqi politicians: “Don’t be puppets”… “A decisive response awaits”

Mysterious messages reach Iraqi politicians: “Don’t be puppets”… “A decisive response awaits”

2025-07-03 01:23

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An Iraqi security expert revealed on Thursday that warning messages had been sent from international bodies to a number of politicians in the country, warning against targeting international coalition forces and threatening a decisive response in the event of any attacks.

Security and strategic expert Saif Raad told Shafaq News Agency, “Since last Saturday, a limited number of Iraqi politicians have received text messages on their personal numbers Read more…

Economist: Most of the money supply is outside banks for this reason

Economist: Most of the money supply is outside banks for this reason

7-2-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Economic researcher Diaa Abdul Karim believes that most of the money supply is now outside banks due to citizens’ loss of confidence in the Iraqi banking system.

Abdul Karim told Al-Maalouma, “There is a lack of confidence among citizens in the existing banking system, due to fears of sanctions, bank robberies, or a collapse Read more…

Politician: The region will not receive funds from Baghdad except through borrowing.

Politician: The region will not receive funds from Baghdad except through borrowing.

7-2-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
State of Law Coalition member Abdul Rahman al-Jazairi confirmed on Wednesday that the Kurdistan Region will not receive any funds from Baghdad except through borrowing, as al-Sudani’s move in this direction allows Parliament to intervene and have its say in the matter.
Al-Jazairi told Al-Maalouma, “The Prime Minister’s powers are linked to Read more…

Iraq advances in the Global ICT Index (IDI) for 2025

Iraq advances in the Global ICT Index (IDI) for 2025

7-2-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
The Ministry of Communications announced today, Wednesday, that Iraq has made progress in the Global ICT Index (IDI) for 2025, which is a new digital achievement.
A statement from the ministry, received by Al-Maalouma Agency, stated that “Iraq has made remarkable progress in the Information and Communication Technology Read more…

Al-Gharibawi: The oil and gas law has been facing political obstacles for 15 years.

Al-Gharibawi: The oil and gas law has been facing political obstacles for 15 years.

7-2-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Member of the Parliamentary Oil and Gas Committee, Basem Al-Gharibawi, confirmed today, Wednesday, that the oil and gas law has been facing political obstacles for more than 15 years.
Al-Gharibawi said, in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency, that “the oil and gas law has been suspended since 2007 due to Read more…

MP: Khor Abdullah is Iraqi and we will not give up an inch of it for the benefit of Kuwait.

MP: Khor Abdullah is Iraqi and we will not give up an inch of it for the benefit of Kuwait.

7-2-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Member of Parliament Bassem Khudair, on Wednesday, sent a strongly worded warning message regarding the violations of Iraqi territory and water borders, stressing that national sovereignty is a red line that cannot be violated.
Khudair said in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency, “The Khor Abdullah Agreement is null and void from the outset, as it came as a continuation Read more…

An expert warns of the US Federal Reserve’s restrictions on Iraq’s financial sovereignty.

An expert warns of the US Federal Reserve’s restrictions on Iraq’s financial sovereignty.

7-2-2025

Al-Maalouma/Exclusive..
Economic expert, Diaa Mohsen, confirmed on Wednesday that Iraq still lacks independent economic decision-making due to the restrictions imposed by the US Federal Reserve on its funds, warning of the repercussions of the continuation of this situation on the country’s financial sovereignty.
Mohsen said in a statement Read more…

Including the Federal Court, “Parliamentary Paralysis” Suspends 100 Laws, Postponing Them to the Next Session

Including the Federal Court, “Parliamentary Paralysis” Suspends 100 Laws, Postponing Them to the Next Session

2025-07-02 04:19

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Parliamentary Legal Committee member Abdul Karim Abtan revealed on Wednesday that there are more than 100 stalled laws in parliament, including those related to the Federal Court, oil and gas, and the Federal Civil Service .

Abtan told Shafaq News Agency, “There are more than Read more…

Budget tables… hostage to election campaigns and the struggle between the executive and legislative authorities

Budget tables… hostage to election campaigns and the struggle between the executive and legislative authorities

7-1-2025

Al-Maalouma/ Follow-up..
Member of the Coordination Framework, Ali Al-Fatlawi, ruled out on Tuesday the possibility of approving the budget schedules during the new legislative session, due to the escalation of electoral activity and the lack of coordination between Read more…