IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

After the attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, Iraqi factions: No comment.

After the attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, Iraqi factions: No comment.

2025-06-22 03:46

Shafaq News/ Sheikh Kazem al-Fartousi, spokesman for the Sayyed al-Shuhada Brigades, refused to comment on the recent escalation between the United States and Iran on Sunday, stressing that Iran Read more…

“Early Warning”… Closing the US Embassy in Baghdad Will Be Followed by an Unprecedented Event

“Early Warning”… Closing the US Embassy in Baghdad Will Be Followed by an Unprecedented Event

2025-06-21

Shafaq News/ Member of the Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee, Mohammed Al-Shammari, warned on Friday of the “danger” of closing the US embassy in Baghdad, considering it an “early warning” of an unprecedented security event that Iraq and the region may witness.

Al-Shammari told Shafaq News Agency, “The closure of the US embassy is a dangerous sign and a warning Read more…

Warnings of militarization of the US embassy after the arrival of the Marines in the Green Zone

Warnings of militarization of the US embassy after the arrival of the Marines in the Green Zone

6-21-2025

Information/Baghdad..
A member of the United Anbar Alliance, Mohammed al-Dulaimi, warned on Saturday of the serious security and political repercussions of transforming the US embassy in Baghdad into a military barracks, in light of reports of the withdrawal of a large number of US diplomatic staff and the arrival of Marines into the Green Read more…

Washington halts food supplies to its soldiers at Ain al-Asad base. Has the withdrawal begun?

Washington halts food supplies to its soldiers at Ain al-Asad base. Has the withdrawal begun?

6-21-2025

Al-Maalouma/Anbar..
A security source in Anbar province reported on Saturday that US forces stationed at Ain al-Assad airbase have terminated a food supply contract with an Iraqi contractor, without revealing clear reasons, coinciding with the reduction of their military presence in Iraq.
The source told Al-Maalouma news agency, “US forces at Ain al-Assad base Read more…

Parliamentary Rights Committee files decisive appeals against the Khor Abdullah Agreement and the Basra-Aqaba Pipeline.

Parliamentary Rights Committee files decisive appeals against the Khor Abdullah Agreement and the Basra-Aqaba Pipeline.

6-21-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
The parliamentary Huqooq bloc confirmed on Saturday that it has filed legal appeals with the Federal Court against what it described as the “humiliating Khor Abdullah agreement” and a number of controversial projects, including the Basra-Aqaba pipeline and a foreign-funded project that violates Iraqi sovereignty.
The bloc’s head, MP Saud Al-Saadi, Read more…

Washington: US citizens should not travel to Iraq.

Washington: US citizens should not travel to Iraq.

2025-06-21 00:43

Shafaq News/ The US State Department has urged American citizens not to travel to Iraq amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, according to a statement issued by the US Embassy in Baghdad on Saturday.

The embassy quoted the ministry as saying, “American citizens should not travel to Iraq for any reason.”

The US Department of Defense confirmed, Read more…

Iraq Outside… Countries Hold More Than $9 Trillion in US Bonds

Iraq Outside… Countries Hold More Than $9 Trillion in US Bonds

2025-06-21 03:08

Shafaq News/ The US Treasury Department announced on Saturday that the total global bond holdings this year amounted to more than $9 trillion, while Iraq remains, for the second year, outside the top 20 countries with the largest holdings of these bonds.

The Treasury said in its latest 2025 schedule, Read more…

How will the Iraqi economy be affected by the Iran-Israel war? Al-Sudani’s advisor answers.

How will the Iraqi economy be affected by the Iran-Israel war? Al-Sudani’s advisor answers.

2025-06-21 04:20

Shafaq News/ The financial and economic advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, revealed on Saturday the impact of the war between Iran and Israel on the Iraqi economy.

“Iraq is currently on a sensitive geopolitical and economic frontier, and any further slide into the (Iranian-Israeli) conflict will Read more…

Three reasons identified…the Parliamentary Finance Committee rules out sending budget tables to Parliament

Three reasons identified…the Parliamentary Finance Committee rules out sending budget tables to Parliament

2025-06-21 05:16

Shafaq News/ Hussein Mounes, a member of the Iraqi Parliament’s Finance Committee, ruled out on Saturday the government’s submission of the federal budget schedules, while reviewing the main reasons for this move.

“There are several reasons for the government’s exclusion from sending the federal budget schedules to parliament, most notably Read more…

Revealing the mechanism for selecting replacements for judges who resigned from the Federal Court

Revealing the mechanism for selecting replacements for judges who resigned from the Federal Court

2025-06-21

Legal expert Ali Al-Tamimi revealed, on Friday (June 20, 2025), the mechanism for selecting replacements for judges who resigned from the Federal Supreme Court.

Al-Tamimi said in a press interview, “The selection of replacements for the judges who resigned from the Federal Supreme Court is done through the nomination of new judges by the Supreme Judicial Council and the Ministry Read more…

Chief Justice: Iraq’s unity, sovereignty, and security are a red line

Chief Justice: Iraq’s unity, sovereignty, and security are a red line

6-20-2025

Information/Baghdad..
Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Faiq Zidane, stated that Iraq’s unity, sovereignty, and security are a red line.

A statement from the council, received by Al-Maalouma Agency, stated that “Judge Zidane met with judges specializing in counterterrorism, security, and major Read more…

With Western support, a political expert warns of secret Kuwaiti moves to control Khor Abdullah.

With Western support, a political expert warns of secret Kuwaiti moves to control Khor Abdullah.

6-20-2025

Information: Anbar..
Political expert Mohammed Al-Dhari accused the Kuwaiti government on Friday of conducting secret talks with Western and Gulf countries to gain international support for control of the Khor Abdullah seaport, despite the passage being Iraqi under international documents and treaties.

Al-Dhari told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “Kuwait has conducted secret Read more…

Partial and sudden withdrawal of coalition forces from Ain al-Asad base

Partial and sudden withdrawal of coalition forces from Ain al-Asad base

6-20-2025

Information/Anbar..
Security expert Qatari al-Samarmad revealed on Friday that the international coalition forces have begun reducing their forces at Ain al-Asad Air Base, west of Anbar province, as a precautionary measure against potential Iranian missile attacks.

Al-Samarmad told Al-Maalouma News Agency, “The international coalition forces Read more…

Politician: The weakness of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry allowed Kuwait to commit serious violations in Khor Abdullah.

Politician: The weakness of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry allowed Kuwait to commit serious violations in Khor Abdullah.

6-20-2025

Information/Anbar..
Abdul Majeed al-Dulaimi, a member of the Sovereignty Alliance, held the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs responsible for what he described as “Kuwaiti violations” at the Khor Abdullah crossing. He pointed out that the ministry’s weak performance and failure to take firm positions paved the way for attempts to annex Iraqi territories rich in oil and gas. Read more…

A Crisis Above the Clouds: Iraq Loses Millions of Dollars Daily Due to the Iran-Israel Conflict

A Crisis Above the Clouds: Iraq Loses Millions of Dollars Daily Due to the Iran-Israel Conflict

2025-06-20 04:52

Shafaq News/ Officials and aviation sources said that Iraq is losing millions of dollars daily due to the complete closure of its airspace since June 13. This comes as the conflict between Iran and Israel escalated, halting transit air traffic and incurring significant losses for local airlines and airports.

Before the closure, Iraq recorded approximately 700 flights crossing daily, including Read more…

Nuclear Regulatory Authority: We have radiation detection devices covering all Iraqi governorates.

Nuclear Regulatory Authority: We have radiation detection devices covering all Iraqi governorates.

2025-06-20

The National Nuclear, Radiological, Chemical and Biological Regulatory Authority ruled out the possibility of nuclear radiation being released if the Iranian nuclear reactor were destroyed by the Zionist entity, while indicating that it has radiation detection devices covering all Iraqi governorates. The head of the authority Read more…

Al-Salami identifies three strategic risks to Iraq if the Khor Abdullah Agreement continues.

Al-Salami identifies three strategic risks to Iraq if the Khor Abdullah Agreement continues.

6-19-2025

Information/Baghdad:
MP Haider al-Salami identified three strategic risks threatening Iraq’s future on Thursday if the Khor Abdullah Agreement continues to apply. He called on the Federal Court to proceed with its invalidation and reject the appeals filed by the Presidency of the Republic and the Prime Minister. Read more…

During Saturday’s session, legislation is expected, including the budget and three other laws.

During Saturday’s session, legislation is expected, including the budget and three other laws.

6-19-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Mohammed Al-Ziyadi confirmed on Thursday that the Iraqi parliament will resume its sessions starting next Saturday, following a decision to cancel the legislative recess.

Al-Zayadi told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the House of Representatives will begin its sessions on Saturday, as part of the final legislative term, after Read more…

Iraq announces its intention to increase liquefied natural gas production to more than 8,000 tons per day.

Iraq announces its intention to increase liquefied natural gas production to more than 8,000 tons per day.

6-19-2025

Information / Baghdad..
Ezzat Saber Ismail, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil for Gas Affairs, stressed on Thursday the importance of government support for the gas industry and investment sector, while pointing to plans to increase liquefied natural gas production to more than 8,000 tons per day.

“The gas sector has witnessed an increase in national production of natural and Read more…

Anbar denies US forces withdrawing from Ain al-Assad base

Anbar denies US forces withdrawing from Ain al-Assad base

2025-06-19 00:26

Shafaq News/ On Thursday, the head of the security committee in Anbar province, Saad al-Muhammadi, denied reports that US forces had withdrawn from Ain al-Assad airbase in western Iraq.

Al-Muhammadi told Shafaq News Agency, “What has been circulated by some media outlets and social media sites regarding the withdrawal of US forces Read more…