IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Al-Amshani: The American withdrawal will bring large and reputable companies into Iraq.

Al-Amshani: The American withdrawal will bring large and reputable companies into Iraq.

9-8-2026

Information/Exclusive..
MP Sakr Al-Amshani, from the Sadiqun bloc, confirmed on Tuesday that the American withdrawal from Iraq will contribute to strengthening the investment environment and opening the way for large and reputable companies to enter the country, within the agreements and guarantees put in place by the government.

Al-Amshani told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “companies will enter Iraq in greater numbers after Read more…

Al-Nasiri: An American veto is behind the delay in completing Al-Zidi’s cabinet.

Al-Nasiri: An American veto is behind the delay in completing Al-Zidi’s cabinet.

9-8-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Bilal al-Nasiri, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed the existence of an American veto preventing the completion of the government cabinet. He pointed out that the political blocs have submitted their candidates to the Prime Minister to fill the vacant ministerial positions.
Al-Nasiri told Al-Maalouma, “The State of Law Coalition is striving to finalize the cabinet and ensure a vote on the candidates for the vacant ministerial portfolios in al-Zaidi’s government in order to alleviate Read more…

The 2027 budget is at the mercy of fluctuations… Borrowing and grants are alternatives to bridge the funding gap.

The 2027 budget is at the mercy of fluctuations… Borrowing and grants are alternatives to bridge the funding gap.

9-8-2026

Information / Report…
In a move revealing a strategic shift in the management of the country’s finances, the outlines of a new phase are beginning to take shape within the corridors of economic decision-making in Iraq. This phase is based on rearranging funding priorities and bridging financial gaps through alternative mechanisms. The governmental and legislative compass is now directly pointing towards adopting a law on internal and external borrowing, alongside activating the grants and donations portfolio, as key tools for managing current obligations. Read more…

“Very soon”… Al-Khafaji speaks of understandings to finalize the appointments for the Ministries of Interior and Defense

“Very soon”… Al-Khafaji speaks of understandings to finalize the appointments for the Ministries of Interior and Defense

9-8-2026

Information/Special…
MP Abdul Hamza al-Khafaji, from the Idrak Movement, confirmed on Tuesday that the issue of the Ministries of Interior and Defense will be resolved in the coming days, following agreements reached between political blocs regarding the approval of the ministerial candidates.
Al-Khafaji told the Information Agency, “Parliament will resolve the issue of the Ministries of Interior and Defense in the coming days, after the political blocs agreed to approve them and end the vacancies in these two ministries.” Read more…

Deputy Prime Ministers “disrupt” the coordination framework meeting and spark a dispute between Maliki and Khazali

Deputy Prime Ministers “disrupt” the coordination framework meeting and spark a dispute between Maliki and Khazali

2026-09-08

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, various sources within the coordination framework revealed details of the meeting held yesterday by the leaders of the Shiite House, which witnessed clashes between the State of Law Coalition led by Nouri al-Maliki and the Sadiqun Movement led by Qais al-Khazali, regarding the positions of deputy prime ministers.

A source told Shafaq News Agency that “the periodic meeting held by the Coordination Framework in the presence of Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi witnessed bickering and mutual recrimination Read more…

Iraq: More than 11,000 government employees are illiterate

Iraq: More than 11,000 government employees are illiterate

2026-09-08

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Education revealed on Tuesday that more than 11,000 employees in state institutions, both civilian and military, are illiterate.

The Ministry of Education spokesman, Karim Al-Sayed, said in a statement on the occasion of International Literacy Day, as reported by Shafaq News Agency, that surveys related to the recent population census showed that the percentage of Iraqis who cannot read and write is 15.3%, estimating their number at about 6.5 million to 6.9 million Iraqis. Read more…

Iraqi factions have made their decision: sovereignty in exchange for weapons.

Iraqi factions have made their decision: sovereignty in exchange for weapons.

2026-09-08

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, armed factions in Iraq affirmed that the issue of restricting weapons cannot be separated from achieving full sovereignty for Iraq, while considering that the September 30th deadline represents a test of the seriousness of the United States and the international coalition in implementing their commitments to the Iraqi government. Read more…

From 40 to 42 years old… Parliament completes amendment to the Internal Security Forces Service and Retirement Law

From 40 to 42 years old… Parliament completes amendment to the Internal Security Forces Service and Retirement Law

2026-09-08

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, the Parliamentary Committee on Security and Defense completed the draft of the second amendment to the Internal Security Forces Service and Retirement Law.

Committee member MP Othman Al-Shaibani said in a statement to Shafaq News Agency that the age for optional retirement will be from 40 to 42 years, provided that the actual service is not less than 15 years. Read more…

Workers at the West Qurna 2 oil field are protesting and threatening a strike that could endanger oil production in Basra.

Workers at the West Qurna 2 oil field are protesting and threatening a strike that could endanger oil production in Basra.

2026-09-08

Shafaq News – Basra
Dozens of engineering, technical and administrative staff working at the West Qurna 2 field in Basra Governorate, in the far south of Iraq, demonstrated on Tuesday to demand the settlement of their contractual status and the disbursement of their financial dues, warning that they would resort to a general strike if their demands were not met within a week.

The protest representative, Mashreq Abdul-Munim, told Shafaq News Agency that the protesters are demanding Read more…

A gap that extends beyond Iraq’s borders… What are the dangers of withdrawing US defenses from Erbil?

A gap that extends beyond Iraq’s borders… What are the dangers of withdrawing US defenses from Erbil?

2026-09-08

Shafaq News – Special Translation
The National newspaper warned that withdrawing US air defense systems from Iraq, including those stationed in Erbil, could create a security gap that extends beyond Iraq’s borders, at a time when countries in the region are reassessing their defense strategies in light of Iranian missile and drone attacks.

The newspaper, in a report translated by Shafaq News Agency, quoted experts and security officials as saying that withdrawing systems such as “Patriot” and “C-RAM” will remove an important Read more…

Al-Hakim: The date for the withdrawal of the international coalition remains unchanged, and the security of Kurdistan is part of the security of Iraq.

Al-Hakim: The date for the withdrawal of the international coalition remains unchanged, and the security of Kurdistan is part of the security of Iraq.

2026-09-08

Shafaq News – Duhok
The head of the National State Forces Alliance, Ammar al-Hakim, confirmed on Tuesday that the agreement on the withdrawal of the US-led international coalition forces against ISIS from Iraq will come into effect at the end of September.

Al-Hakim told reporters on the sidelines of his visit to Dohuk province that this withdrawal “is a message of Iraqi recovery, revealing that the country has managed to overcome terrorism with the help of international and regional partners and primarily through Read more…

Oil Minister: Export operations have recovered in Iraq

Oil Minister: Export operations have recovered in Iraq

2026-09-08

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair al-Abadi confirmed on Tuesday that Iraq’s oil exports have recovered after falling to record lows during a period of escalating security and military tensions in the region, while stressing that the country will not experience a fuel shortage crisis again in the future.

This came during his chairmanship of the crisis cell meeting to discuss Read more…

Administrative changes in the Ministry of Finance end the duplication of positions

Administrative changes in the Ministry of Finance end the duplication of positions

2026-09-08

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, the Federal Ministry of Finance issued a ministerial order that included administrative changes in a number of its affiliated institutions, as part of organizing work, strengthening executive management, and ending the phenomenon of one person holding more than one position at the same time.

According to the ministerial order, which Shafaq News Agency reviewed, it was decided to terminate the assignment of Ahmed Jawad Hassan from his duties as Director General of the Financial Read more…

Targeting European markets: Iraqi-Turkish plan to establish a joint refinery in Ceyhan port

Targeting European markets: Iraqi-Turkish plan to establish a joint refinery in Ceyhan port

2026-09-08

Shafaq News – Baghdad / Ankara
Iraq and Turkey have agreed to include the construction of a joint oil refinery in the Turkish city of Ceyhan within a comprehensive energy agreement expected to be signed next year, according to IranOilGas, citing the Iraqi State Oil Marketing Company (SOMO).

According to the source, the refinery will process Iraqi crude oil at the port of Ceyhan on the Mediterranean Sea, with the refined petroleum products being allocated for export to European Read more…

Al-Halbousi from Ankara: We support the peace process in Turkey and are proceeding with the disarmament of factions in Iraq.

Al-Halbousi from Ankara: We support the peace process in Turkey and are proceeding with the disarmament of factions in Iraq.

2026-09-08

Shafaq News – Ankara
The Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, Hebat al-Halbousi, praised on Tuesday the ongoing peace process in Türkiye and the role of the country’s parliament in this regard, while confirming that the Iraqi authorities are proceeding with the process of disarming the factions.

This came during a joint press conference he held with his Turkish counterpart, Numan Kurtulmus, on the sidelines of his official visit to Ankara. Read more…

The coordinating framework decides to proceed with naming the remaining ministers

The coordinating framework decides to proceed with naming the remaining ministers

9-8-2026

The coordinating framework decided on Monday to proceed with naming the remaining ministers to complete the formation of the government.

A statement from the framework said that “the coordination framework held its periodic meeting in the office of Dr. Haider al-Abadi, and discussed a number of priority political and legislative files.”

He added that “those gathered discussed the Popular Mobilization Forces Law and the importance of completing its legislation in a way that regulates the work of the Authority and strengthens its role within state institutions, in addition to discussing a number of basic laws, most notably the Oil and Gas Law, Read more…

Anadolu Agency: The suspension of US aid to the Peshmerga may signal a change in relations with the regional government.

Anadolu Agency: The suspension of US aid to the Peshmerga may signal a change in relations with the regional government.

9-7-2026

The Turkish Anadolu Agency reported on Monday that, according to experts, the potential cessation of US aid to the Peshmerga forces could signal a “transitional phase” in relations between the United States and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). The
report, translated by Al-Maalomah News Agency, quoted Hamza Haddad of the Middle East Security Program at the Center for a New American Security as saying, “The US presence and support have not prevented attacks in Iraq, so reducing US involvement diminishes the justification for targeting the KRG.” Read more…

Iraq calls for opening channels of dialogue between the parties to the conflict in the region.

Iraq calls for opening channels of dialogue between the parties to the conflict in the region.

2026-09-07

Shafaq News – Cairo
On Monday, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein called for opening channels of dialogue and communication between the parties to the conflict in the region, and working to create the appropriate conditions for reaching understandings that contribute to reducing tension and preventing the conflict from escalating.

This came according to a statement from the ministry, received by Shafaq News Agency, during Hussein’s meeting Read more…

Al-Saadi identifies 3 direct causes of corruption in Iraq

Al-Saadi identifies 3 direct causes of corruption in Iraq

9-7-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Former member of the Parliamentary Services Committee, Baqir al-Saadi, identified three direct reasons behind the spread of corruption within state institutions on Monday. He called for opening all files with oversight bodies and tightening measures to protect public funds.
Al-Saadi explained to Al-Maalouma that “corruption is a cancerous scourge with negative repercussions on state institutions and ministries. Therefore, we Read more…

Al-Abadi’s coalition: The framework and political blocs have agreed to abolish the positions of deputy prime ministers.

Al-Abadi’s coalition: The framework and political blocs have agreed to abolish the positions of deputy prime ministers.

9-7-2026

Information / Baghdad..
The Victory Coalition, led by former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, confirmed on Monday the success of the Coordination Framework forces and political blocs in ending the controversy surrounding the positions of deputy prime ministers by definitively abstaining from them, in response to parliamentary demands calling for rationalizing government spending.

Coalition spokesman Aqeel al-Rudaini told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “the agreement to abolish the positions of deputy prime ministers came in accordance with parliamentary demands Read more…