IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Former MP: Washington is pushing for its conditions to be met in exchange for completing the government cabinet.

Former MP: Washington is pushing for its conditions to be met in exchange for completing the government cabinet.

9-4-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Rasoul Radhi confirmed that the US administration is exerting pressure on Iraq to achieve its conditions in exchange for giving the green light to Ali al-Zaidi to complete his cabinet.
Radhi told Al-Maalouma, “The government has an agreement and a specific date for the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq on September 30th. Resistance factions and political parties are monitoring this matter to see the seriousness Read more…

Al-Saadi: An agreement to finalize the nine ministerial portfolios may be reached next week.

Al-Saadi: An agreement to finalize the nine ministerial portfolios may be reached next week.

9-4-2026

Information/Baghdad..
Former MP Baqir al-Saadi confirmed on Friday that a final agreement on nominating candidates for the remaining ministerial portfolios may be reached during the next week, while noting that there will be important meetings and encounters during the next three days.

Al-Saadi explained in his interview with Al-Maalouma that “there are important consultations and meetings being held between the forces of the Coordination Framework and the rest of the political forces in order to proceed with completing the formation Read more…

Five days after the mobilization, the Silk Road base eases its alert and begins collecting the debris from the balloon.

Five days after the mobilization, the Silk Road base eases its alert and begins collecting the debris from the balloon.

9-4-2026

Information/Erbil…
Informed sources confirmed on Friday that the state of maximum alert at Harir Air Base near Erbil Governorate has ended for the first time in five days. They also indicated that the debris of a blimp used as an early warning and monitoring device has begun to be collected.
The sources explained to Al-Maalomah that “Harir Air Base, where US forces are stationed, has begun to reduce the state of maximum alert that prevailed during the past five days. Detachments were observed Read more…

MP holds financial and legal oversight bodies responsible for oil corruption: Recovered funds will not solve the crisis

MP holds financial and legal oversight bodies responsible for oil corruption: Recovered funds will not solve the crisis

2026-09-04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Friday, Abu Turab al-Tamimi, a member of the Iraqi parliament, held the financial and legal oversight departments of the Ministry of Oil responsible for the “corruption” linked to the Deputy Minister of Oil, Adnan al-Jumaili, and the Director General of the Oil Products Distribution Company, Hussein Talib, who was arrested on corruption charges.

Al-Tamimi told Shafaq News Agency that “the two departments bear responsibility for corruption because the former Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, Read more…

Documents reveal details of the verdict: imprisonment, fine, and confiscation of real estate and vehicles belonging to former MP Talal al-Zubaie.

Documents reveal details of the verdict: imprisonment, fine, and confiscation of real estate and vehicles belonging to former MP Talal al-Zubaie.

2026-09-04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Court documents obtained by Shafaq News Agency revealed details of the verdict issued by the Central Anti-Corruption Criminal Court against former MP Talal Khudair Abbas Kaid Al-Zubaidi, including criminal and financial penalties and the confiscation of a wide range of movable and immovable assets.

According to documents dated August 30, 2026, the court issued its ruling of seven years imprisonment for the convicted Talal Al-Zubaidi, based on the provisions of Article (19/ Second) and in reference to Article (16/ First/ B) of the Integrity and Illicit Gains Commission Law No. 30 of 2011, as amended. Read more…

Syrian-Iraqi trade is recovering… Oil and transit open a new route

Syrian-Iraqi trade is recovering… Oil and transit open a new route

2026-09-04

Shafaq News – Damascus
Trade between Syria and Iraq is gradually recovering, with the return of activity at border crossings and the emergence of new routes in the energy and transit sectors, amid expectations of increased trade in the coming months.

Louay Al-Ashqar, a member of the board of directors of the Damascus Chamber of Commerce, told Shafaq News Agency that the current volume of trade between Syria and Iraq is still modest and does not reflect the available potential, noting that trade through the Al-Qaim-Al-Bukamal crossing used to reach about one billion dollars annually before 2011. Read more…

MP: The anti-corruption crackdown must include corrupt leaders and figures.

MP: The anti-corruption crackdown must include corrupt leaders and figures.

9-3-2026

The Information Agency/Baghdad…
MP Mohammed Abu Al-Eis affirmed on Thursday that the anti-corruption campaign must include leaders and figures suspected of corruption, clarifying that combating corruption should not be limited to specific entities or levels.
Abu Al-Eis told the Information Agency, “The anti-corruption campaign must include leaders and figures proven to be involved in corruption,” stressing the necessity of handling all cases within the legal framework.
He added, “Combating corruption requires including all individuals Read more…

Al-Zaydi directs the establishment of a new modern city in each governorate

Al-Zaydi directs the establishment of a new modern city in each governorate

9-3-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi directed on Thursday that each governorate be responsible for establishing a new modern city with an area ranging between 10,000 and 15,000 dunams.
The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated in a press release received by the Information Agency that “al-Zaidi emphasized, during his meeting with the heads of investment authorities in all governorates, in the presence of the Minister of Finance, the Director of the Prime Minister’s Office, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Read more…

Al-Mutalibi: The cabinet is complete, awaiting a vote; no agreement has been reached regarding the Zaidi deputies.

Al-Mutalibi: The cabinet is complete, awaiting a vote; no agreement has been reached regarding the Zaidi deputies.

9-3-2026

Information / Special ..
The leader in the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, Muhammad al-Mutalibi, confirmed today, Thursday, that the ministerial cabinet has been completed, indicating that work is underway to officially send the names of the candidates to the House of Representatives, in preparation for setting a date for the voting session and granting confidence to the new ministers.

Al-Mutalibi told Al-Maalouma that “the political discussions Read more…

Organizing and containing the situation instead of dismantling it: The framework committee’s meeting with the factions paves the way for a peaceful September 30th.

Organizing and containing the situation instead of dismantling it: The framework committee’s meeting with the factions paves the way for a peaceful September 30th.

2026-09-03

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, the Reconstruction and Development Coalition revealed the latest details of the meetings of the tripartite committee formed by the Coordinating Framework for Dialogue with the factions regarding the handover of their weapons.

Last week, the coordination framework formed a tripartite committee comprising Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Nouri al-Maliki, and Hadi al-Amiri, in order to contain the repercussions of Read more…

The development path enters the actual implementation phase.

The development path enters the actual implementation phase.

2026/09/03

Moving beyond the planning stage, after years of delays, Iraqi-Turkish efforts have shifted to practical implementation. Lieutenant General Omar Adnan Al-Waeli, head of the Border Ports Authority, announced the activation of the bilateral agreement concerning the development corridor and the commencement of steps to establish the Fishkhabur-Ovakoy border crossing. The Border Ports Authority explained that Lieutenant General Al-Waeli led an official delegation, including the Director General of Land Transport and Read more…

Al-Hasnawi: The issue of completing Al-Zidi’s cabinet must be kept separate from the American withdrawal from Iraq.

Al-Hasnawi: The issue of completing Al-Zidi’s cabinet must be kept separate from the American withdrawal from Iraq.

9-3-2026

Information/Baghdad…
MP Mohammed al-Hassnawi, from the Rights Movement, stressed on Thursday the need to separate the issue of completing the cabinet from the matter of the American withdrawal from Iraq later this month. He pointed to the importance of appointing ministers, especially for the Interior and Defense ministries, given the challenges facing the region.
Al-Hassnawi told Al-Maalouma that “the Rights bloc and many other blocs are pressuring the heads of the parliamentary blocs to push them towards Read more…

A leader in the State of Law coalition: Qasim Atta’s nomination for the Interior Ministry is confirmed.

A leader in the State of Law coalition: Qasim Atta’s nomination for the Interior Ministry is confirmed.

9-3-2026

The Information Agency / Baghdad –
Salah Boushi, a leading figure in the State of Law Coalition, confirmed on Thursday that reports circulating about changing or withdrawing the coalition’s ministerial candidates, particularly its nominee for the Ministry of Interior, Lieutenant General Qasim Atta, are baseless and lack any official foundation. He described them as attempts at political “disruption.”
Boushi told the Information Agency, “What is being circulated in the media and on social media platforms regarding replacing Lieutenant General Qasim Atta does not reflect the coalition’s true position, which remains committed Read more…

A member of parliament identifies the main challenges facing the 2027 budget.

A member of parliament identifies the main challenges facing the 2027 budget.

9-3-2026

Information / Baghdad –
Member of Parliament Salem Shamel identified on Thursday the most prominent financial challenges facing the preparation of the 2027 budget, emphasizing that the lack of financial resources has become a major obstacle to funding both the operational and investment aspects of the state.
Shamel stated in an exclusive interview with the Information Agency that “the lack of liquidity and financial resources has a direct and complex impact on the mechanisms for preparing the 2027 budget, and represents the most significant Read more…

Parliamentary Integrity: Auditing contracts and projects before their implementation protects public funds from corruption.

Parliamentary Integrity: Auditing contracts and projects before their implementation protects public funds from corruption.

9-3-2026

The Information Agency/Baghdad –
Member of the Parliamentary Integrity Committee, Ahmed Shaheed, affirmed on Thursday that combating corruption requires a shift from reactive measures to preventative ones. This includes auditing contracts and monitoring projects before and during their implementation to ensure the preservation of public funds. He also noted the importance of recent government directives in this regard.
Shaheed told the Information Agency that “project monitoring should encompass both governorates and ministries, Read more…

Al-Maliki on the arms monopoly: The language of threats between the state and the factions has ended.

Al-Maliki on the arms monopoly: The language of threats between the state and the factions has ended.

2026-09-03

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Wednesday evening, Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, explained the mechanism currently being worked on to restrict weapons to the Iraqi state, noting that the process is to “organize and contain” weapons, and that the issue of “disarmament” could affect the other side (armed factions) as a label.

Al-Maliki said in an interview with Al-Sharqiya channel, Read more…

Financial expert: Iraq needs a sovereign wealth fund to transform its oil revenues into sustainable wealth.

Financial expert: Iraq needs a sovereign wealth fund to transform its oil revenues into sustainable wealth.

2026-09-03

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Financial expert Mahmoud Dagher stressed on Thursday that establishing a sovereign wealth fund in Iraq has become very important after the country was exposed to more than one crisis that caused imbalance and weakness in the economy, noting that the fund can protect the income of Iraqis and work to develop it.

Dagher told Shafaq News Agency, “All successive governments have a desire for centralized control over public Read more…

Fuel crisis returns to Baghdad with long queues and closed stations

Fuel crisis returns to Baghdad with long queues and closed stations

2026-09-03

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Baghdad and several Iraqi provinces are experiencing a new crisis in the supply of gasoline for cars and diesel for long vehicles, which has caused long queues in front of gas stations and traffic jams on a number of the capital’s streets and bridges, coinciding with the closure of dozens of stations, according to observations by Shafaq News Agency correspondents on Thursday.

Agency correspondents observed dozens of gas stations closing their doors for reasons that are still unclear, while Read more…

Al-Kaabi: We are monitoring September 30th, and if a single American soldier remains, we will bring him back as a “corpse”.

Al-Kaabi: We are monitoring September 30th, and if a single American soldier remains, we will bring him back as a “corpse”.

2026-09-02

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Akram al-Kaabi, the Secretary-General of the al-Nujaba Movement, one of the Iraqi Shiite armed factions, said on Wednesday evening that he is “monitoring” the scheduled withdrawal of US forces on September 30 and is “fully prepared” to fight if they renege on their commitments to a complete withdrawal.

Al-Kaabi stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency: “Trump is delusional if he imagines that he will achieve a victory in Iraq, after failing to achieve it in Iran. We will not even Read more…

Al-Zaydi presents candidates for each ministry to Parliament… Measures to avoid a repeat of the first confidence vote scenario

Al-Zaydi presents candidates for each ministry to Parliament… Measures to avoid a repeat of the first confidence vote scenario

9-2-2026

Information / Exclusive..
Saif Al-Mansouri, a member of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, confirmed on Tuesday that the coordination framework meeting held yesterday at the home of Badr Organization Secretary-General Hadi Al-Amiri focused primarily on the issue of completing the cabinet and the mechanisms for filling the remaining vacant ministerial positions. Read more…