IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Trump: Al-Zaidi is a great man and a friend of mine, and we support him

Trump: Al-Zaidi is a great man and a friend of mine, and we support him

2026-09-27

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump described his meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meetings in New York on Saturday as “great”.

Trump added in a statement to reporters, as reported by Shafaq News Agency, that “Al-Zaidi is a wonderful man and a friend of mine, and we support him.” Read more…

America resumes importing Iraqi oil in limited quantities

America resumes importing Iraqi oil in limited quantities

2026-09-27

Shafaq News – Baghdad/Washington
The United States resumed importing crude oil from Iraq last week, after imports had stopped the previous week, but the quantities remained limited compared to its import levels from major suppliers.

Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, reviewed by Shafaq News Agency, showed that “the average U.S. imports of crude oil Read more…

Iraq’s new “dollar shipment” lowers the exchange rate in the markets

Iraq’s new “dollar shipment” lowers the exchange rate in the markets

2026-09-27

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Economic expert Mohammed Al-Hassani attributed part of the decline in the dollar exchange rate in the parallel market on Sunday to news circulating about the imminent arrival of a new shipment of cash dollars to Iraq, following an agreement to continue the flow of shipments from the United States. Read more…

US warning to Baghdad: Sanctions await any Iraqi airport that receives Iranian aircraft

US warning to Baghdad: Sanctions await any Iraqi airport that receives Iranian aircraft

2026-09-27

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A responsible government source revealed on Sunday that Baghdad received a serious and direct American warning that continuing to receive any Iranian airline at Iraqi airports would expose the airport and the entities and companies that provide services for these flights to American sanctions.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the American side clarified Read more…

The framework is meeting tonight… The ban on Iranian aircraft is on the table for discussion with al-Zaidi.

The framework is meeting tonight… The ban on Iranian aircraft is on the table for discussion with al-Zaidi.

2026-09-27

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed political source revealed on Sunday that the leaders of the Coordination Framework will hold a meeting this evening in the presence of Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi to discuss the decision to ban Iranian aircraft from landing at all Iraqi airports, and to examine its internal political and popular repercussions. Read more…

Calls to include the Khor Abdullah issue in the Iraqi-Kuwaiti negotiations

Calls to include the Khor Abdullah issue in the Iraqi-Kuwaiti negotiations

2026-09-27

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, the popular movement opposing the Khor Abdullah agreement called on the Iraqi government to include the Khor Abdullah file in the work of the joint Iraqi-Kuwaiti working group tasked with reviewing outstanding issues between the two countries, stressing the need to address the file in accordance with the law and in a way that preserves Iraq’s rights and maritime interests. Read more…

The Kurdistan Regional Government clarifies the Financial Times report and publishes the text of Masrour Barzani’s statements.

The Kurdistan Regional Government clarifies the Financial Times report and publishes the text of Masrour Barzani’s statements.

2026-09-27

Shafaq News – Erbil
The media office of the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region expressed its regret on Sunday that the report published by the Financial Times did not adhere to professional accuracy and objectivity in conveying the statements of the Prime Minister of the Region, Masrour Barzani, “as they were stated verbatim.”

In a statement clarifying the matter, the office said that the report’s author “deliberately inserted Read more…

The Ministry of Finance refers the draft federal budget for 2027 to the Ministerial Council for the Economy.

The Ministry of Finance refers the draft federal budget for 2027 to the Ministerial Council for the Economy.

9-27-2026

Finance Minister Faleh al-Sari announced that the ministry has submitted the draft federal budget for 2027 to the Ministerial Council for the Economy.

Al-Sari said that the ministry has fulfilled its obligations in completing the budget project within the specified timeframes, and that its preparation includes a gradual application Read more…

Government directive to suspend work for two days in celebration of Sovereignty Days

Government directive to suspend work for two days in celebration of Sovereignty Days

9-27-2026

The Cabinet has decided to suspend official working hours next Wednesday and Thursday in celebration of Sovereignty Days.

The Prime Minister’s Media Office said in a statement, “The Cabinet has decided to suspend official working hours in state institutions starting from Read more…

Al-Zarkoushi: Iraq will not face security repercussions after the withdrawal of US forces.

Al-Zarkoushi: Iraq will not face security repercussions after the withdrawal of US forces.

9-26-2026

Information/Baghdad..
Abdul Samad Al-Zarkoushi, a member of the Coordination Framework, confirmed on Saturday that Iraq will not face any security repercussions after the withdrawal of US forces, noting that the security situation has been managed by Baghdad on the ground and in terms of intelligence for many years.

Al-Zarkoushi told Al-Maalouma that “the withdrawal of foreign forces, especially American forces, from the country is a national decision, indicating Read more…

Al-Zaidi returns to Baghdad after concluding his participation in the United Nations General Assembly meetings.

Al-Zaidi returns to Baghdad after concluding his participation in the United Nations General Assembly meetings.

9-26-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi returned to Baghdad on Saturday after concluding his official participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, during which he delivered Iraq’s speech and reviewed its positions on regional and international issues.

The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated in a statement received by Al-Maalomah Agency that “the visit included holding a wide range of bilateral Read more…

The Minister of Finance directs that procedures related to budget items be completed according to the specified timelines.

The Minister of Finance directs that procedures related to budget items be completed according to the specified timelines.

9-26-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Finance Minister Faleh Sari directed on Saturday that work continue at an accelerated pace and that reviews and procedures related to budget items be completed according to the established timelines.
The ministry stated in a press release received by the Information Agency that “upon his return from New York, the minister convened a meeting of the Budget Preparation Committee to review the draft federal budget for 2027 and Read more…

Region: Iraq rushes to submit oil offers amid rising shipping costs

Region: Iraq rushes to submit oil offers amid rising shipping costs

9-26-2026

Information/Translation…
A report by Rigzon, published Saturday, revealed that the Iraqi State Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) has offered crude oil shipments amid difficulties in purchasing cargoes from the depths of the Gulf due to soaring shipping costs.
The report, translated by Al-Maalomah News Agency, stated that, “According to sources familiar with the matter who declined to be identified, the Read more…

A new map for energy and trade: Will Iraq become the gateway from the Gulf to the Mediterranean?

A new map for energy and trade: Will Iraq become the gateway from the Gulf to the Mediterranean?

2026-09-26

Shafaq News – Special Translation
The British think tank Chatham House confirmed that Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon are seeking to exploit their geographical location between Europe and the Gulf to strengthen their interconnectedness through networks of oil and gas pipelines, land routes, railways, and digital corridors, noting that these countries were key pillars in the Iranian-led regional system, but their three governments are now seeking to achieve Read more…

Iraq and Kuwait form a team to develop a roadmap for outstanding issues within 30 days.

Iraq and Kuwait form a team to develop a roadmap for outstanding issues within 30 days.

2026-09-26

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq and Kuwait announced an agreement to form a joint working group to review outstanding issues between them and to present a roadmap and recommendations to the leadership of both countries within a period not exceeding 30 days.

The agreement, according to a joint statement issued by the Iraqi Prime Minister’s media office, came after a meeting between Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zubaidi and Kuwaiti Crown Prince Read more…

40 American companies are waiting… Intensive Iraqi negotiations to resolve the issue of factions’ weapons.

40 American companies are waiting… Intensive Iraqi negotiations to resolve the issue of factions’ weapons.

2026-09-26

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Saturday that private meetings are continuing between the Quartet Committee and the leaders of the armed resistance factions, with the aim of reaching final agreements on the management, storage and organization of weapons, stressing that resolving this issue paves the way for more than 40 American companies to enter Iraq to start Read more…

Inflation in Iraq rose 3.3% year-on-year in August.

Inflation in Iraq rose 3.3% year-on-year in August.

2026-09-26

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Data released by the Central Statistical Organization on Saturday showed that the general consumer price index in Iraq rose by 0.7% in August 2026 compared to July, while it increased by 3.3% on an annual basis compared to August 2025.

According to data seen by Shafaq News Agency, the general consumer price Read more…

Bloomberg: Iraq is urgently searching for buyers for its oil.

Bloomberg: Iraq is urgently searching for buyers for its oil.

2026-09-25

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Bloomberg reported on Friday that Iraq’s state oil marketing company SOMO offered buyers last-minute crude oil shipments due to the complexities of extremely high shipping costs for purchasing shipments from deep within the Arabian Gulf.

The agency quoted informed sources as saying that the availability of more oil Read more…

Al-Faw port is nearing trial operation, and more than 90% of the development road plans have been completed.

Al-Faw port is nearing trial operation, and more than 90% of the development road plans have been completed.

9-25-2026

The Ministry of Transport confirmed on Friday that advanced completion rates have been achieved in the Grand Faw Port projects, while indicating that the project will enter the experimental phase after the completion of the works and the availability of the appropriate environment, noting that more than 90 percent of the development road plans have been completed.

According to the official agency, the ministry’s media and government communications director, Hussein Ahmed, said that “the Grand Faw Port Read more…

From September to June: Details of al-Zaydi’s plan to disarm the factions

From September to June: Details of al-Zaydi’s plan to disarm the factions

2026-09-25

Shafaq News – Special Translation
The British website “ Amwaj ” believes that Iraq’s move to bring the factions under state authority, while postponing the date for handing over their weapons to June 30 of next year, and gradually integrating the fighters into the regular forces, within a timetable, places less emphasis on the idea of ​​rapid control, and more on finding a politically practical way Read more…