IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Following Britain, the United States urges its citizens to leave Iraq “immediately”.

Following Britain, the United States urges its citizens to leave Iraq “immediately”.

2026-07-23

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The US Embassy in Baghdad on Thursday urged American citizens to leave Iraq immediately, warning of escalating security tensions in the Middle East and the possibility of sudden developments that could affect travel and security in the region.

The embassy said in a “security alert” posted on its X website that the security situation in the Middle East remains complex and could escalate unexpectedly, calling on American citizens to be cautious and vigilant, and to be prepared for Read more…

Exclusive: More than 150 officials on the list of those to be dismissed or retired in Iraq during July

Exclusive: More than 150 officials on the list of those to be dismissed or retired in Iraq during July

2026-07-23

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A government source revealed on Thursday that lists are being prepared to dismiss and retire more than 150 government officials during the month of July, as part of a campaign to reassess administrative leaders and those with special grades in state institutions.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the measures will include undersecretaries, directors general, and those with special grades, and will range between dismissal from office or Read more…

“Reconstruction and Development”: No decisive agreement yet to complete Al-Zidi’s ministerial cabinet

“Reconstruction and Development”: No decisive agreement yet to complete Al-Zidi’s ministerial cabinet

2026-07-23

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The head of the “Reconstruction and Development” bloc, Bahaa al-Araji, confirmed on Thursday that there is no decisive agreement between the active political blocs to complete the current ministerial formation headed by Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi.

Al-Araji said during a press conference held in the parliament building in the presence of a correspondent from Shafaq News Agency, “There is no decisive agreement yet Read more…

The Prime Minister arrives in Iran on an official visit

The Prime Minister arrives in Iran on an official visit

7-23-2026

Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi arrived in the Islamic Republic of Iran on Thursday for an official visit, according to the official news agency, which stated that “Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi arrived in Iran for an official visit, at the head of a high-level ministerial delegation.”

She also confirmed that his official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran will include discussions on issues of common interest and strengthening bilateral cooperation with senior Iranian Read more…

Signatures to summon Al-Zaidi… Will the legislative body take its actual role or be content with marginal roles?

Signatures to summon Al-Zaidi… Will the legislative body take its actual role or be content with marginal roles?

7-22-2026

Information / Report..
MP Aqeel Al-Fatlawi revealed today, Wednesday, that there is a concerted parliamentary movement within the halls of the Iraqi Parliament aimed at collecting the necessary signatures to host Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi to discuss the results of his recent visit to the American capital, Washington, especially the agreements and memoranda of understanding of an economic nature that resulted from it.

Al-Fatlawi told Al-Maalouma that “the request to hold a special parliamentary session has not yet been submitted Read more…

Two million barrels of oil to establish the Energy and Development Fund

Two million barrels of oil to establish the Energy and Development Fund

2026/07/22

The government seeks to redraw the map of the national economy and secure long-term financial stability through a promising oil investment project that includes allocating two million barrels per day of crude oil to establish the (Energy and Development Fund), in a step aimed at linking untapped natural resources to sustainable development and strategic projects.

In detailing this direction, the Prime Minister’s Advisor for Financial Affairs, Dr. Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, revealed in a special statement to “Al-Sabah” Read more…

Al-Masoudi: The experience of compromise candidate governments in Iraq failed due to weak performance.

Al-Masoudi: The experience of compromise candidate governments in Iraq failed due to weak performance.

7-22-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Riyadh al-Masoudi confirmed on Wednesday that the experience of forming governments in Iraq through a compromise candidate has not achieved the desired results, noting that these governments have failed to implement their ministerial programs and manage service and economic files.
Al-Masoudi told the Information Agency, “The governments formed according to this approach, starting with Nouri al-Maliki’s government and ending with al-Zaidi’s, have not been able to achieve Read more…

Widespread parliamentary discontent with the contents of the State Audit Bureau’s report

Widespread parliamentary discontent with the contents of the State Audit Bureau’s report

7-22-2026

The Information Agency / Baghdad –
MP Riyadh Adai described the report issued by the head of the Federal Board of Supreme Audit regarding the Board’s work as “disappointing” on Wednesday, arguing that it failed to mention the true extent of wasted funds in state institutions.
Adai told the Information Agency, “The report lacked any indication of the actual amount of wasted funds and did not clearly name the officials or entities involved in cases of financial and administrative corruption.”
He added, “There are significant contentious issues in several ministries, including the Ministries of Defense, Read more…

Behind the scenes of the Washington visit: American messages via Baghdad to ease tensions with Iran

Behind the scenes of the Washington visit: American messages via Baghdad to ease tensions with Iran

7-22-2026

The spokesman for the Victory Coalition, Aqeel al-Rudaini, revealed on Wednesday important behind-the-scenes details and political leaks concerning the visit of al-Zaidi to Washington, D.C., confirming that he carried direct messages between the United States and Iran aimed at de-escalating regional tensions. Al-Rudaini told the Information Agency that “leaks from Washington indicate that al-Zaidi discussed with U.S. President Donald Trump the necessity of returning to the negotiating table and reaching a final and comprehensive agreement that secures navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, given its immense economic importance Read more…

Parliamentary rights committee demands clarifications regarding oil agreements with Washington

Parliamentary rights committee demands clarifications regarding oil agreements with Washington

7-22-2026

The spokesperson for the Parliamentary Rights Bloc, Miqdad al-Khafaji, revealed on Wednesday that there is a move within the Iraqi Parliament to summon Prime Minister Ali Mohsen al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah to clarify the truth behind the reported grant of 500,000 barrels of oil to the United States, as well as the agreements concluded during his recent visit to Washington.
Al-Khafaji told the Information Agency that “Parliament intends to summon the Prime Minister to clarify the truth regarding the reported grant of 500,000 barrels of oil to the United States, in addition to reviewing the details of the signed agreements, Read more…

Al-Zaidi reveals the “advice” he gave to Trump: We don’t want Iraq to be a failed state.

Al-Zaidi reveals the “advice” he gave to Trump: We don’t want Iraq to be a failed state.

2026-07-22

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi affirmed on Wednesday that his government rejects Iraq becoming a “failed state,” stressing the need to continue fighting corruption and bear “all the consequences,” while revealing that he advised US President Donald Trump against launching a military strike against Iran.

In an interview with The Atlantic, al-Zaidi said he advised Trump against launching a military strike against Iran, stressing that Iraq should be a meeting point, not an arena of hostility, between Washington and Tehran. Read more…

Kurdistan receives approximately 388,000 tons of wheat… and a plan to market the surplus through local companies.

Kurdistan receives approximately 388,000 tons of wheat… and a plan to market the surplus through local companies.

2026-07-22

Shafaq News – Erbil
The Ministry of Trade and Industry in the Kurdistan Regional Government announced on Wednesday the completion of the phase of receiving the allocated share of the wheat crop from the federal government, while revealing an agreement with local companies to receive the surplus quantities and market them inside and outside Iraq, in light of a production season that it described as “abundant”.

The Director General of Trade in the region, Nawzad Sheikh Kamil, said during a press conference Read more…

The corruption file threatens to derail the entire system… Al-Zaydi intends to refer a list of 12 prominent political figures to the judiciary.

The corruption file threatens to derail the entire system… Al-Zaydi intends to refer a list of 12 prominent political figures to the judiciary.

2026-07-22

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Informed sources revealed on Wednesday that a meeting is expected to bring together Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi with the forces of the Coordination Framework to discuss the details related to the anti-corruption file, and the mechanisms that would end the manifestations of political immunity for those accused of involvement in suspicions of wasting public funds.

Sources told Shafaq News Agency that the meeting focuses on building a clear mechanism to “lift political immunity from those involved in corruption cases or suspicions, regardless of their positions and political or party affiliation,” Read more…

Baghdad announces al-Zaidi’s regional visit schedule: Iran tomorrow, then Türkiye… and talk of Syria is premature.

Baghdad announces al-Zaidi’s regional visit schedule: Iran tomorrow, then Türkiye… and talk of Syria is premature.

2026-07-22

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi announced on Wednesday that Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi will travel to Iran on Thursday for an official visit, stressing that it is still too early to talk about setting a date for an official visit to Syria.

Al-Aboudi said in a press conference attended by a correspondent from Shafaq News Agency that the visit will include discussions on a number of bilateral and regional issues, particularly Read more…

Iraq leads the growth of the Gulf development projects market with an addition of $15 billion.

Iraq leads the growth of the Gulf development projects market with an addition of $15 billion.

2026-07-22

Shafaq News – London
The latest index from the British magazine “Med Projects” for projects shows that Iraq leads the region’s markets in terms of the growth of the development and infrastructure projects market during the period between June 19 and July 17, 2026.

According to the magazine’s data, Iraq topped the list of best-performing markets in the region, recording the largest absolute increase in the projects market of $15 billion, bringing the total value of projects under planning and implementation to $444 billion, achieving growth of 3.4%. Read more…

Following Lukoil’s withdrawal, Chevron is nearing the development of the West Qurna/2 field.

Following Lukoil’s withdrawal, Chevron is nearing the development of the West Qurna/2 field.

2026-07-22

Shafaq News – Basra
Basra Oil Company announced on Wednesday that progress has been made in negotiations with US company Chevron to develop the West Qurna/2 field, confirming that there are no obstacles to concluding the final contract, while noting that Total Energy continues to implement its oil and electricity projects in the governorate.

Basra Oil Company Director General Basim Abdul Karim told Shafaq News Agency that the company will temporarily manage the West Qurna/2 field for six months, following the withdrawal of the Russian Read more…

Following Al-Zaidi’s visits: Promising opportunities for playing a regional and international role

Following Al-Zaidi’s visits: Promising opportunities for playing a regional and international role

2026-07-22

Shafaq News – Special Translation
Iraq’s role as a strategic link is escalating, but in addition to that, according to the Australian website “The Conversation”, it can turn the external competition around it into a meeting point and coexistence between these powers.

After the Australian website, in a report translated by Shafaq News Agency, pointed to the visits made by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, or that he intends to make, to both the United States, where he “charmed” US President Donald Trump, and Tehran, where he intends to do the same with Iranian leaders, along with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Syria, it said that his American visit Read more…

Al-Zidi reveals a plan to establish an Iraqi-German fund to finance industrial development projects.

Al-Zidi reveals a plan to establish an Iraqi-German fund to finance industrial development projects.

2026-07-22

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi revealed on Wednesday that there is a move to establish a joint Iraqi-German fund to finance Iraqi industry development projects by the German side.

The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that Al-Zaidi held telephone talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, which addressed bilateral relations and ways to develop them in various fields and sectors, especially economic, trade and investment, in addition to cooperation on the migration issue. Read more…

The Iraqi government issues new decisions

The Iraqi government issues new decisions

7-22-2026

The Iraqi government issued new decisions on Tuesday (July 21, 2026), including voting to terminate the assignment of the head of the Federal Public Service Council and his deputy.

The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated in a statement that “Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi chaired the eleventh regular session of the Council of Ministers on Tuesday evening, during which developments in the country were discussed, the topics on the agenda were reviewed, and the necessary directives and decisions were made regarding them.” Read more…

Coordination framework: Increasing US pressure regarding the cabinet formation.

Coordination framework: Increasing US pressure regarding the cabinet formation.

7-21-2026

Information / Baghdad…
Ali al-Zubaidi, a member of the Coordination Framework, revealed on Tuesday that there is increasing American pressure regarding the completion of the cabinet, noting that this pressure is related to the selection of the nine remaining ministers.
Al-Zubaidi told the Information Agency, “There is increasing American pressure regarding the selection of the nine remaining ministers to complete Prime Minister Ali Abdullah Saleh’s cabinet.”
He added that “the issue of completing the cabinet formation is receiving significant attention at the present time, Read more…