IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

A legal expert explains the penalty for broadcasting Netanyahu’s speech in Iraqi media.

A legal expert explains the penalty for broadcasting Netanyahu’s speech in Iraqi media.

9-25-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Legal expert Ali Al-Tamimi explained the penalty for Iraqi media outlets broadcasting the speech of the Prime Minister of the Zionist entity, Benjamin Netanyahu, at the United Nations General Assembly.
Al-Tamimi told Al-Maalomah, “Netanyahu’s speech cannot be broadcast in its entirety and live as a propaganda platform on Iraqi channels. It can only be covered as Read more…

Political criticism of the delay in finalizing the cabinet despite the candidates being submitted to al-Zaydi.

Political criticism of the delay in finalizing the cabinet despite the candidates being submitted to al-Zaydi.

9-25-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Bilal al-Nasiri, a member of the State of Law Coalition, criticized the delay in finalizing the cabinet despite the nominations being submitted to Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi for presentation to Parliament for a vote.
Al-Nasiri told Al-Maalouma, “Managing ministerial positions through acting appointments or assigning duties to other ministers has created Read more…

Al-Zaydi: Iraq is proceeding with the monopoly of weapons and the decision of peace and war rests with the state.

Al-Zaydi: Iraq is proceeding with the monopoly of weapons and the decision of peace and war rests with the state.

2026-09-25

Shafaq News – New York
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi affirmed on Friday that one of his government’s priorities is for the state to be the decision-maker in peace and war, stressing that weapons and instruments of power must remain in the hands of the constitutional state institutions, and that the law should be the arbiter and the national interest the compass.

Al-Zaidi said in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly, as reported Read more…

Iraq and the United States sign an agreement to hand over the diplomatic support site at Baghdad Airport.

Iraq and the United States sign an agreement to hand over the diplomatic support site at Baghdad Airport.

2026-09-25

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday the signing of an agreement to hand over the diplomatic support site at Baghdad International Airport to the United States.

This came during the signing ceremony of the agreement to hand over to the Iraqi government the diplomatic support site of the US Embassy Read more…

Kuwait’s Crown Prince: We commend Al-Zaidi’s steps to restrict weapons to the state.

Kuwait’s Crown Prince: We commend Al-Zaidi’s steps to restrict weapons to the state.

2026-09-25

Shafaq News – New York
Kuwait’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, said on Thursday evening that Iraq is a neighboring country with which we have close relations, while praising Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s steps to restrict weapons to the state.

In a speech before the United Nations, Read more…

The Iraqi currency is a wall of memories for some and a “shameful” space for others

The Iraqi currency is a wall of memories for some and a “shameful” space for others

2026-09-25

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Zahraa Khaled bought some necessities from a grocery store, and when she finished, she took out a 25,000 dinar banknote to pay for the purchases, but she noticed that there were “indecent” phrases written on the banknote.

The girl refused to hand the paper to the grocer, and she also did not want to go to the exchange office to exchange it. She thought about going to a bank, but Read more…

As confirmed by Shafaq News, Syria announces the dispatch of its first shipment of gasoline to Iraq via its ports

As confirmed by Shafaq News, Syria announces the dispatch of its first shipment of gasoline to Iraq via its ports

2026-09-25 02:53

Shafaq News – Damascus
The Syrian Petroleum Company announced on Friday the launch of the first shipments of gasoline through Syrian ports towards the border crossings into Iraq.

Safwan Sheikh Ahmed, Director of Corporate Communications at the Syrian Petroleum Company, said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that three tankers loaded with petroleum products have arrived at Syrian ports, noting that the first tanker has been Read more…

Kirkuk Airport: No flights to Iran; we adhere to the decisions of the Civil Aviation Authority.

Kirkuk Airport: No flights to Iran; we adhere to the decisions of the Civil Aviation Authority.

2026-09-25

Shafaq News – Kirkuk
Kirkuk International Airport spokesman Hardi al-Salihi announced on Friday that the airport does not operate any flights to Iranian airports.

Al-Salihi told Shafaq News Agency that “Kirkuk International Airport does not have any flights to Iranian airports, and no plane has taken off from the airport towards Iran.”

He added that the airport fully complies with the instructions and regulations issued Read more…

Kurdistan Region suspends flights to and from Iran

Kurdistan Region suspends flights to and from Iran

2026-09-25

Shafaq News – Erbil/Sulaimaniyah
On Friday, the Kurdistan Regional Government decided to suspend flights to and from Iran, following the flight ban with the Islamic Republic that Iraqi authorities have begun implementing.

The director of Erbil International Airport, Ahmed Hoshyar, told Shafaq News Agency that all flights from Iran to Erbil International Airport and Jalal Talabani International Airport (formerly Sulaimaniyah) have been suspended until Read more…

General Command: Sovereignty Day represents the true cornerstone for building the modern Iraqi state.

General Command: Sovereignty Day represents the true cornerstone for building the modern Iraqi state.

9-24-2026

Baghdad-Mail
The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Sabah al-Nu’man, affirmed that the National Sovereignty Day on September 30th represents the true cornerstone in the path of building the modern Iraqi state, considering it to be a document of security for all components of the Iraqi Read more…

Basra hosts the Iraq Oil, Gas and Energy Exhibition with the participation of 18 countries

Basra hosts the Iraq Oil, Gas and Energy Exhibition with the participation of 18 countries

2026-09-24

Shafaq News – Basra
The Iraq Oil, Gas and Energy Exhibition opened today, Thursday, at the Basra International Exhibition Grounds, with broad international participation represented by 18 countries and about 300 companies specializing in the fields of oil, gas and energy.

Basra Oil Media said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that the exhibition was opened by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil for Gas Affairs, Izzat Saber Ismail, in the presence Read more…

An oil-rich country without tankers… billions are exported, and the shipping bill is paid to others.

An oil-rich country without tankers… billions are exported, and the shipping bill is paid to others.

9-24-2026

Information/Report..
Despite Iraq possessing one of the largest oil sectors in the region and its heavy reliance on crude exports, the issue of owning giant oil tankers remains a missing link in the Iraqi export system, raising questions again about the reasons for the delay in building a national fleet capable of transporting large quantities of crude oil to global markets.

In this regard, former MP Bassem al-Gharibawi told Al-Maalomah, “It is astonishing that Iraq does not own giant oil Read more…

Six governorates are on the verge of having their security files fully handed over to the Ministry of Interior.

Six governorates are on the verge of having their security files fully handed over to the Ministry of Interior.

9-24-2026

The Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee revealed on Thursday the provinces where procedures are underway to fully transfer security responsibilities to the Ministry of Interior this year. The committee indicated that the requirements for this step are now in place, particularly regarding coordination and integration between military units and security Read more…

Al-Shammari: Adherence to controversial names has hindered the resolution of ministerial appointments.

Al-Shammari: Adherence to controversial names has hindered the resolution of ministerial appointments.

9-24-2026

Information/Baghdad…
MP Mohammed al-Shammari revealed on Thursday the real reasons behind the delay in filling the remaining vacant ministerial posts and completing the cabinet, stressing that the core of the obstruction revolves around the continued political disagreements and objections to some of the candidates nominated for those ministries.
Al-Shammari told the Information Agency, “The political scene is still Read more…

Bushi on completing the cabinet: The review does not mean a return to previous agreements.

Bushi on completing the cabinet: The review does not mean a return to previous agreements.

9-24-2026

Information/Special…
Salah Boushi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed on Thursday that discussions are still ongoing regarding several names and ministerial portfolios concerning the completion of the cabinet. He indicated that reviewing or replacing some nominations remains possible if political consensus or parliamentary procedures necessitate it.
Boushi told the Information Agency, “The priority at this stage is to Read more…

A member of the Basra council warns of “time bombs” in the oil fields and calls for urgent intervention.

A member of the Basra council warns of “time bombs” in the oil fields and calls for urgent intervention.

2026-09-24

Shafaq News – Basra
Basra council member Zahraa al-Salmi warned on Thursday of what she described as “time bombs” in the province’s oil fields, calling for urgent intervention to address the situation.

In a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, Al-Salmi described the presence of foreign workers inside the oil fields as “utter chaos,” and said that their presence in this manner represents “a state of panic inside the fields, and they are like a ticking time bomb Read more…

Iraq recovers $13 million of its funds frozen in France

Iraq recovers $13 million of its funds frozen in France

2026-09-24

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Funds Recovery Fund announced on Thursday the recovery of $13 million of Iraqi funds that had been frozen in French banks under court orders, and their return to the state treasury.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Fund, Mohammed Ali Al-Lami, said in a statement that the recovery process was the result of Read more…

Iraq and Oman sign a memorandum of understanding in Doha to enhance bilateral cooperation in combating corruption.

Iraq and Oman sign a memorandum of understanding in Doha to enhance bilateral cooperation in combating corruption.

2026-09-24

Shafaq News – Doha
The Iraqi Federal Integrity Commission and the State Financial and Administrative Control Authority of the Sultanate of Oman signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday regarding bilateral cooperation in promoting integrity and combating corruption.

The signing ceremony took place in the Qatari capital, Doha, on the sidelines of Read more…

Between concessions and tensions… who will open the door to completing the cabinet?

Between concessions and tensions… who will open the door to completing the cabinet?

9-23-2026

Information/Baghdad…
MP Hamid Abbas stressed on Wednesday the necessity of turning the page on political disputes and prioritizing the supreme national interest among all parties and forces to ensure the completion of the cabinet formation within the specified timeframes and to enable state institutions to perform their duties more effectively and stably.
Abbas told Al-Maalouma, “The continued wrangling and bickering over filling Read more…

Rubio: Militias must be disarmed to avoid the “Balkanization” of Iraq

Rubio: Militias must be disarmed to avoid the “Balkanization” of Iraq

2026-09-23

Shafaq News – Washington
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed on Wednesday his country’s support for the government of Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi in achieving its goals of restricting weapons to the state.

Rubio explained in a press statement that “we have no doubt about the Iraqi Prime Minister’s commitment to limiting weapons,” stressing that “militias must be disarmed to avoid the ‘Balkanization’ of Iraq,” meaning the division or fragmentation Read more…