IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Al-Tamimi suggests that al-Zaidi’s campaign is linked to the files that “Tom Barrack” brought to Iraq.

Al-Tamimi suggests that al-Zaidi’s campaign is linked to the files that “Tom Barrack” brought to Iraq.

7-3-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Political analyst Qasim al-Tamimi suggested that Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s campaign to combat corruption and arrest corrupt officials and embezzlers of public funds is linked to files that US envoy Tom Barrack may have brought with him during his visit to Iraq.
Al-Tamimi told Al-Maalouma, “The campaign launched by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is part of internal and external agendas, especially since US envoy Tom Barrack visited Baghdad in recent days and brought with him files containing conclusive evidence against every individual named in al-Zaidi’s campaign.” Read more…

Will the campaign against corruption open the door to economic reform and Iraqi recovery?

Will the campaign against corruption open the door to economic reform and Iraqi recovery?

2026-07-03

Shafaq News – Special Translation
The Iraqi economy faces major challenges despite possessing one of the world’s largest oil reserves. Therefore, the arrest campaign carried out by Ali al-Zaidi’s government represents an “important step” in the fight against corruption, and a message that the state is moving towards strengthening the rule of law and holding accountable those proven to be involved in wasting public funds.

However, this should be the beginning of a long reform process that addresses the deep-rooted causes of corruption, Read more…

Al-Sadr calls for support for Al-Zaidi’s anti-corruption campaign during Friday sermon: It has terrified many

Al-Sadr calls for support for Al-Zaidi’s anti-corruption campaign during Friday sermon: It has terrified many

2026-07-03 02:30

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Friday, Shiite nationalist leader Muqtada al-Sadr called for a campaign to support Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zubaidi in combating corruption, while asserting that the campaign had frightened many.

In a unified sermon in Baghdad and the provinces, attended by correspondents from Shafaq News Agency, Al-Sadr said: “We were and still are advocates of reform, and we have nothing in common with the corrupt, not even love for Hussein.” Read more…

“No red lines”: Leaders in the Sadr movement explain steps to support al-Zaydi in combating “corruption”

“No red lines”: Leaders in the Sadr movement explain steps to support al-Zaydi in combating “corruption”

2026-07-03

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Salah al-Obeidi, a representative of the leader of the Shiite National Movement, confirmed on Friday that there was broad community interaction with the rally in support of Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi, while noting that participation was not limited to supporters of the movement only.

Al-Ubaidi told Shafaq News Agency that “Al-Sadr, at the beginning of the formation of the government, confirmed that he would follow its performance for 90 days, especially in the file of combating corruption, Read more…

Iraq is moving towards offering the remaining dock works at the Faw port to international companies.

Iraq is moving towards offering the remaining dock works at the Faw port to international companies.

2026/07/02

The Ministry of Transport is moving towards putting forward the remaining dock works in the Grand Faw Port project to major international companies specializing in the field of maritime infrastructure.
A source in the ministry’s media office said that the government will, in the coming period, send official invitations to leading international companies in the field of marine berth construction and port infrastructure development to participate in implementing the remaining phases of the Grand Faw Port berth Read more…

Iraq at an economic crossroads: Fears of a rising dollar and debate over remaining in OPEC

Iraq at an economic crossroads: Fears of a rising dollar and debate over remaining in OPEC

7-2-2026

Information / Baghdad…
Anxiety continues to grip a large segment of the Iraqi population, particularly those with limited incomes and low salaries, amidst economic instability and conflicting reports regarding the exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar. The Iraqi public is most concerned about market prices and their susceptibility to government decisions regarding the dinar-dollar exchange rate, as well as the future of Iraq’s membership in OPEC, its oil export volumes, and the implications of these factors Read more…

A former MP denies that there is absolute political support for al-Zaydi’s anti-corruption measures.

A former MP denies that there is absolute political support for al-Zaydi’s anti-corruption measures.

7-2-2026

The former MP, Mohammed Ibrahim, denied on Thursday the existence of absolute support or complete agreement from the political blocs that brought Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to power regarding the measures he has taken to combat corruption and prosecute those accused of stealing public funds.
Ibrahim told Al-Maalomah news agency, “The political blocs that brought Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to power have a near-consensus on the steps he has recently taken in the fight against corruption and the removal of some Read more…

Badr Al-Naibiya: Parliament is determined to tighten oversight to support the elimination of corrupt individuals.

Badr Al-Naibiya: Parliament is determined to tighten oversight to support the elimination of corrupt individuals.

7-2-2026

Information / Baghdad..
MP Karim Aliwi, a member of the Badr parliamentary bloc, praised on Thursday the recent government measures and steps represented by opening an investigation into major corruption cases, stressing that the House of Representatives will witness a great tightening of its oversight role during the next stage to support this comprehensive reform movement.
Aliwi stated in an interview with Al-Maalomah News Agency that “the recent government actions represent the true spark that the Iraqi people have long awaited to begin the battle to completely eradicate corruption, after it took a dangerous turn and infiltrated all levels Read more…

Al-Tamimi calls for continued momentum in the fight against corruption and the opening of all files without exception.

Al-Tamimi calls for continued momentum in the fight against corruption and the opening of all files without exception.

7-2-2026

Information/Special..
MP Riyadh Al-Tamimi called on Thursday for the continuation of the momentum of the anti-corruption campaign and the opening of all files without any red lines, stressing that recovering the looted funds represents a top priority to achieve justice and fairness for the people.

Al-Tamimi told Al-Maalouma, “Corruption is a scourge that has been eating away at Iraqi state institutions for many years, and we have repeatedly warned of its dangers and repercussions.” He pointed out that “arresting those involved in looting and embezzling Read more…

Anbar clarifies the mechanism for free support for private generators and specifies the solution as “smart meters”.

Anbar clarifies the mechanism for free support for private generators and specifies the solution as “smart meters”.

2026-07-02

Shafaq News – Anbar
The spokesman for the local Anbar government, Muayad al-Dulaimi, confirmed on Thursday that the Cabinet’s decision to include private generators in a free share of gas oil (kerosene) does not include the month of June, but is limited to the months of July and August, in response to the objections and controversy that accompanied the generator pricing for the month of June.

Al-Dulaimi explained to Shafaq News Agency that the Cabinet’s decision did not include turning off generators for four hours, but rather stressed the need for supply hours not to be less than 20 hours a day, noting that there is no Read more…

Iranian media reveals the Iraqi figures who will participate in Khamenei’s funeral.

Iranian media reveals the Iraqi figures who will participate in Khamenei’s funeral.

2026-07-02

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian state media announced on Wednesday the Iraqi figures who will participate in the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

According to a report by the Iranian Fars News Agency, translated by Shafaq News Agency, the Iraqi delegation that will participate in Khamenei’s funeral will include Read more…

Combating corruption in Iraq: Western perspectives on the campaign and its connection to al-Zaidi’s visit to Washington

Combating corruption in Iraq: Western perspectives on the campaign and its connection to al-Zaidi’s visit to Washington

2026-07-02

Shafaq News – Special Translation
Questions continued to arise in Western readings of the “Dawn Charge” campaign being carried out by Iraq, but it was re-linked to the scheduled summit between Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi and US President Donald Trump, amid controversy over whether the anti-corruption campaign would also target the big “whales”.

The American news website ” Media Line ” described, in a report translated by Shafaq News Agency, the campaign of arrests targeting politicians and senior officials, raising questions about whether Baghdad is confronting entrenched Read more…

Analysis: Iraq races to maximize its oil revenues before global demand declines

Analysis: Iraq races to maximize its oil revenues before global demand declines

2026-07-02

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Reuters highlighted Iraq’s move to increase its oil production and maximize the benefit from its reserves, noting that Baghdad, along with the UAE, is racing against time to convert its reserves into revenues before the global shift in the energy sector leads to a decline in oil demand.

The agency stated, in an analysis published in its “Gulf Currents” bulletin, that Iraq and the UAE, despite their different economic circumstances, are adopting an approach based on the premise Read more…

Iranian committee: 120 Iraqi MPs called for Khamenei’s funeral in Iraq

Iranian committee: 120 Iraqi MPs called for Khamenei’s funeral in Iraq

2026-07-02

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The secretary of the National Committee for the Funeral of the Late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Ali Akbar Pourjamshidian, revealed on Thursday that 120 members of the Iraqi parliament had sent letters calling for the funeral ceremonies for Khamenei to be held in Iraq, coinciding with official preparations to organize a reception ceremony in which senior Iraqi officials would participate.

In a televised interview, quoted by Iran’s Al-Alam TV, Pourjamshidian said Read more…

Kurdistan Region Trade: The “ASYCUDA” system has negatively impacted trade activity.

Kurdistan Region Trade: The “ASYCUDA” system has negatively impacted trade activity.

2026-07-02

Shafaq News – Erbil
The Director General of Trade in the Kurdistan Region, Nawzad Sheikh Kamil, revealed on Thursday that trade activity in the region has declined this year, attributing this to a number of reasons, most notably the implementation of the ASYCUDA customs system, in addition to regional crises and conflicts.

Import licenses decline

Sheikh Kamel explained in a press conference attended by a correspondent from Shafaq News Agency that the implementation of the ASYCUDA system (automated customs data system) has Read more…

Petraeus, citing a Shafaq News report: Iraq is facing a pivotal moment in restoring state authority.

Petraeus, citing a Shafaq News report: Iraq is facing a pivotal moment in restoring state authority.

2026-07-02

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Retired US General David Petraeus, relying on private information reported by Shafaq News Agency, commented on the anti-corruption campaign in Iraq, considering that what is happening may represent the beginning of one of the most important political transformations in the country in years.

In an article published in the Washington Post and translated by Shafaq News Agency, Petraeus wrote that a series of recent developments in Iraq may indicate a return of state authority, noting Read more…

More than 8 million barrels of Iraqi oil are stuck on tankers despite the return of Gulf supplies.

More than 8 million barrels of Iraqi oil are stuck on tankers despite the return of Gulf supplies.

2026-07-02

Shafaq News – Baghdad
More than 8 million barrels of Iraqi crude oil remain stuck on tankers, while more than 100 million barrels of crude oil and petroleum products that had accumulated in the Gulf have begun to gradually return to global markets, providing a temporary relief to supplies, according to data from Standard & Poor’s Global Commodity Insights.

The report stated that Iraq has emerged as one of the leading countries in the recovery of oil production Read more…

Integrity Commission summons officials at a state-owned bank for questioning over suspected corruption.

Integrity Commission summons officials at a state-owned bank for questioning over suspected corruption.

2026-07-02

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source reported on Thursday that the Integrity Commission summoned a number of officials from a state-owned bank to investigate suspicions of financial and administrative corruption, based on statements made by one of the accused who were recently arrested.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that initial investigations indicate suspicions of the involvement of a number of bank officials in joint corruption cases with detained defendants, Read more…

Security cooperation between Baghdad and Erbil: Will it bring American oil companies back to Kurdistan?

Security cooperation between Baghdad and Erbil: Will it bring American oil companies back to Kurdistan?

2026-07-02

Shafaq News – Special Translation
Security coordination between Baghdad and Erbil is flourishing despite years of regional conflict, which is enticing American and Western oil companies to return to the Kurdistan Region, while Baghdad is moving to deploy air defense systems in the region to secure an air protection umbrella for it, according to a summary presented by the British website “Amwaj”.

The air defense systems are intended to protect oil and gas fields from a repeat of the drone attacks Read more…

Al-Zaydi launches the biggest battle against corruption… Will the Iraqi economy begin its recovery journey?

Al-Zaydi launches the biggest battle against corruption… Will the Iraqi economy begin its recovery journey?

7-2-2026

Researcher-Shatha Khalil
Despite possessing one of the world’s largest oil reserves, the Iraqi economy faces significant challenges. It remains heavily reliant on oil revenues, while state institutions suffer from administrative corruption, weak economic diversification, and declining public trust in the banking sector, in addition to the impact of political and regional conflicts. Since 2003, Iraq has faced accumulating challenges that have affected the efficiency of state institutions and delayed the implementation of numerous Read more…