IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Within two days, a four-way meeting will be held in Baghdad to decide the fate of the factions’ weapons.

Within two days, a four-way meeting will be held in Baghdad to decide the fate of the factions’ weapons.

2026-09-06

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Sunday that a preliminary agreement had been reached to hold a meeting that would include official government, military and security parties, along with leaders from the coordination framework, representatives of the Popular Mobilization Forces, and representatives of armed factions.

According to the source, who spoke to Shafaq News Agency, the meeting is scheduled to be held Read more…

The secrets of Al-Zaydi’s meetings with the leaders of the blocs: merging ministries and agencies and amending the Popular Mobilization Forces law

The secrets of Al-Zaydi’s meetings with the leaders of the blocs: merging ministries and agencies and amending the Popular Mobilization Forces law

2026-09-06

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Sunday that Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi discussed with political leaders and blocs the axes of completing the government cabinet and merging some ministries and independent bodies to reduce expenses, as well as amending the Popular Mobilization Forces Law.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that “during his visit to the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, al-Zaydi discussed the files of completing the formation Read more…

Karbala Agriculture Directorate: Significant increase in date production this year

Karbala Agriculture Directorate: Significant increase in date production this year

9-6-2026

The Karbala Agriculture Directorate announced on Sunday that date production rates in the province have increased during 2026 compared to previous years. A statement from the directorate indicated that “date production in Karbala witnessed a clear increase this year, expected to exceed 220,000 tons of various date varieties from more than 3 million palm trees, compared to last year’s 180,000 tons.” Read more…

Removing zeros from the dinar: Parliamentary Finance Committee sets conditions for proceeding with this matter.

Removing zeros from the dinar: Parliamentary Finance Committee sets conditions for proceeding with this matter.

9-5-2026

The Information/Baghdad…
Member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Amer Rahim, confirmed on Saturday that voting on a bill to remove zeros from the local currency requires extensive discussions and the enactment of a package of laws within the Parliament. He indicated that raising this issue at the present time is premature.
Rahim told Al-Maalouma, “The step of removing zeros from the currency cannot be decided hastily; rather, it requires a series of lengthy and in-depth discussions Read more…

Ministry of Transport: Al-Faw Port is nearing completion of its main components, and ship traffic in Umm Qasr has increased by 21 percent.

Ministry of Transport: Al-Faw Port is nearing completion of its main components, and ship traffic in Umm Qasr has increased by 21 percent.

9-5-2026

The Ministry of Transport announced on Saturday the most prominent indicators of work in the ports sector and related services during the first 100 days of the government’s work, while pointing to an increase in the movement of receiving ships in the Umm Qasr North Port by more than 21 percent, and the near completion of the main components of the Grand Faw Port. The Director of Media of the Ministry of Transport, Hussein Ahmed Al-Karbalai, told the official agency that “the Umm Qasr North Port recorded the reception of 80 commercial ships during the month of June 2026, compared to 66 ships Read more…

With Iraqi hands, the railways are restoring the German locomotive to service.

With Iraqi hands, the railways are restoring the German locomotive to service.

9-5-2026

The Iraqi Republic Railways Company announced on Saturday the rehabilitation and return to service of German locomotive number 2547.
In a statement received by Al-Maalomah News Agency, the company said, “The technical staff at the Al-Shalchiya workshops, affiliated with the Iraqi Republic Railways Company, completed comprehensive maintenance work on German locomotive number 2547, as part of the company’s fleet rehabilitation plan and Read more…

MP: The money recovery law represents a new beginning in the fight against corruption

MP: The money recovery law represents a new beginning in the fight against corruption

9-5-2026

The Information Agency / Baghdad…
Member of Parliament, MP Mohammed Karim, affirmed on Saturday that the passage of the Asset Recovery Law is among the most important laws that will define the mechanism for managing public funds. He indicated that it will represent a new starting point for empowering the judiciary and the Integrity Commission in pursuing corrupt individuals.
Karim stated to the Information Agency, “This law is of paramount importance as it allows for precise and rigorous Read more…

The government faces two tests: sovereignty and the economy. Will it succeed in overcoming the political and administrative turmoil?

The government faces two tests: sovereignty and the economy. Will it succeed in overcoming the political and administrative turmoil?

9-5-2026

Information / Special ..
Political analyst Majashaa Al-Tamimi confirmed on Saturday that the ambiguous scene in Iraq reflects a structural and chronic governance crisis, which is mainly due to the sectarian and partisan quota system that prioritizes narrow interests over the national interest.

Al-Tamimi told Al-Maalouma that “the absence of sovereign decision-making in Iraq has led to weak administrations that lack strategic vision and rely heavily on a rentier economy based on oil.”

Al-Tamimi added that “talking about restricting weapons cannot take place in light of Iraq’s lack of full sovereignty Read more…

MP: Some names of cabinet nominees to be reintroduced for political discussion

MP: Some names of cabinet nominees to be reintroduced for political discussion

9-5-2026

Information/Baghdad…
MP Abbas al-Maliki confirmed on Saturday that re-introducing some of the names of cabinet nominees who did not receive parliamentary approval could be part of the political discussion.
Al-Maliki told the Information Agency that “re-introducing some of the names of cabinet nominees who did not receive parliamentary approval is a matter for political discussion,” explaining that “this issue still requires Read more…

Exclusive: Religious recommendations and the financial crisis halt the activation of deputy prime minister positions.

Exclusive: Religious recommendations and the financial crisis halt the activation of deputy prime minister positions.

2026-09-05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A source within the coordination framework revealed on Saturday that the decision not to reactivate the positions of deputy prime ministers came based on recommendations from religious authorities inside and outside Iraq, noting that the financial and political circumstances the country is going through pushed towards maintaining the cancellation of these positions at the present stage. Read more…

Washington announces approval of the sale of Bell 412 helicopters to Iraq

Washington announces approval of the sale of Bell 412 helicopters to Iraq

2026-09-05

Shafaq News – Washington
The U.S. State Department confirmed on Friday that it had approved a possible sale of Bell 412 helicopters to Iraq for an estimated $150 million.

The US State Department announced last Monday its approval of a deal to sell Iraq Bell 412EPX and Bell 407M helicopters, along with related military equipment, worth $800 million. Read more…

Oil Minister: We are working to address the gasoline shortage, and shipments will arrive in Iraq soon.

Oil Minister: We are working to address the gasoline shortage, and shipments will arrive in Iraq soon.

2026-09-05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Al-Abadi confirmed on Friday evening that work is underway to address the shortage of gasoline, and indicated that shipments of gasoline will arrive in Iraq soon.

The Ministry of Oil said in a statement that the Minister of Oil chaired a meeting of the crisis cell, in the presence of the ministry’s undersecretaries, advisors and general managers of the oil sector formations, to follow up on the latest developments in oil supply and preparation, and to ensure the stability of the local market. Read more…

Exclusive: Investigations into the depletion of liquidity in state-owned banks and the granting of exceptional loans.

Exclusive: Investigations into the depletion of liquidity in state-owned banks and the granting of exceptional loans.

2026-09-05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday, informed sources revealed that the Integrity Commission and the relevant regulatory bodies are conducting investigations and audits regarding a number of financial and banking files, most notably the decline in liquidity levels at government banks, the granting of loans and financing of investment projects, as well as the special and exceptional approvals granted by government banks, particularly Al-Rafidain and Al-Rasheed banks, during Read more…

An economic observatory warns: The external borrowing law weakens Iraqi state revenues and opens the door to corruption.

An economic observatory warns: The external borrowing law weakens Iraqi state revenues and opens the door to corruption.

2026-09-05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Economic Observatory “Eco Iraq” criticized on Saturday the proposed borrowing law that the Iraqi parliament is seeking to legislate, warning of its impact on non-oil revenues as well as opening the door to corruption and unfair competition.

The observatory said in a statement that “the draft law prepared by the parliamentary finance committee, which consists of 9 articles, grants the cabinet the authority to borrow externally Read more…

Al-Maliki and Al-Zidi discuss the latest developments and emphasize the need to expedite the completion of the cabinet.

Al-Maliki and Al-Zidi discuss the latest developments and emphasize the need to expedite the completion of the cabinet.

2026-09-05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, and Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi stressed on Saturday the need to proceed with completing the cabinet, during a bilateral meeting held at the former’s office.

A statement issued by al-Maliki’s office said that the meeting discussed the latest political and security developments in the country, the challenges facing the political process, and ways to enhance stability and protect national interests. Read more…

Al-Zaydi’s office confirms Shafaq News’ report regarding the “One Million Plots of Land” initiative: Distribution is completely free.

Al-Zaydi’s office confirms Shafaq News’ report regarding the “One Million Plots of Land” initiative: Distribution is completely free.

2026-09-05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated on Saturday that residential plots within the “Homeland” initiative will be completely free.

The office stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that “all Iraqi families whose members do not own a housing unit or property will be included in the initiative.”

He added that “an electronic link for registering for residential land plots will be launched next October,” indicating Read more…

Iraq records highest oil revenues since the start of the aggression against Iran

Iraq records highest oil revenues since the start of the aggression against Iran

9-4-2026

Information/Baghdad…
The Ministry of Oil revealed that the highest rate of oil exports was recorded in last August, reaching nearly 70 million barrels for the first time since the outbreak of the war and the Strait of Hormuz crisis. While disclosing the size of the revenues achieved and considering it the highest since the start of the war, it pointed out that the current production reaches 3 million barrels, announcing the existence of a plan to export crude oil by sea outside the Strait of Hormuz. Read more…

The spokesman for the Supreme Islamic Council: The factions are ready to place their weapons in the hands of the state, but on one condition.

The spokesman for the Supreme Islamic Council: The factions are ready to place their weapons in the hands of the state, but on one condition.

9-4-2026

The spokesman for the Supreme Islamic Council, Ali al-Difai, revealed that the factions do not refuse to negotiate regarding the monopoly of weapons, stressing that they understand the idea of ​​the force they possess becoming a force in the hands of the state and obeying the orders of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, but they link this to achieving what he described as “complete and comprehensive sovereignty.”

During a televised interview, Al-Difai said that “controlling weapons requires severing the connection of their holders Read more…

Al-Salihi warns of the consequences of Sunni forces rejecting the Popular Mobilization Forces law.

Al-Salihi warns of the consequences of Sunni forces rejecting the Popular Mobilization Forces law.

9-4-2026

Information/Baghdad –
On Friday, Abdul Sattar al-Salihi, a member of the Anbar Alliance, warned of the consequences of Sunni forces rejecting the draft law on the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). He called on all political forces to approve the law in recognition of the sacrifices made by PMF fighters in liberating areas seized by ISIS terrorists.
Al-Salihi told the Information Agency, “The Anbar PMF fighters, numbering more than ten thousand, warn Sunni forces against opposing the passage Read more…

Iraq awaits its 2027 budget… assurances that it will focus on securing expenditures and addressing some economic issues.

Iraq awaits its 2027 budget… assurances that it will focus on securing expenditures and addressing some economic issues.

9-4-2026

The Iraqi people are awaiting the 2027 budget to address the country’s financial crisis and to determine the government’s ability to secure operational expenses. These expenses are a major concern for government employees and other groups receiving government payments. Many other sectors, such as farmers, contractors, and companies operating in Iraq, are also waiting for this budget to learn the fate of their dues. Meanwhile, the government continues to borrow money to pay salaries and secure essential supplies. Parliamentary assurances indicate that the upcoming budget will focus on Read more…