IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Al-Husseini reveals a political and parliamentary agreement: No one whose name appears in corruption investigations will be exempt.

Al-Husseini reveals a political and parliamentary agreement: No one whose name appears in corruption investigations will be exempt.

6-30-2026

The former member of the Parliamentary Integrity Committee, Yasser al-Husseini, confirmed on Tuesday the existence of a firm political and parliamentary agreement to lift immunity and grant exceptions to any individual whose name appears during the investigations into corruption cases being reviewed by the Iraqi judiciary. Al-Husseini told the Information Agency, “The politically and judicially agreed-upon decision is that there are no red lines or immunity for any official, regardless of their residence, whether inside or outside Read more…

Al-Karawi: There will be no exceptions from now on in holding corrupt individuals accountable.

Al-Karawi: There will be no exceptions from now on in holding corrupt individuals accountable.

6-30-2026

The head of the Popular Movement Against Corruption, Hussein al-Karawi, called on Tuesday for the activation of the “Where Did You Get This?” law, stressing the need to apply it to all figures accused of corruption without exception. Al-Karawi told the Information Agency that “it is essential to activate the ‘Where Did You Get This?’ law and apply it to the head of the Progress Party, Mohammed al-Halbousi, and the head of the Sovereignty Alliance, Khamis al-Khanjar.”
He added that “al-Halbousi and al-Khanjar have plundered all state funds, which necessitates subjecting them to Read more…

Will Al-Zaydi proceed to open the files of the security ministries?

Will Al-Zaydi proceed to open the files of the security ministries?

6-30-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Security expert Fadel Abu Ragheef confirmed on Tuesday that the next phase will witness a comprehensive review of all corruption cases in ministries, including security ministries.
Abu Ragheef told the Information Agency that “the campaign launched by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, which resulted in the arrest of a number of prominent politicians on corruption charges, will also include security Read more…

After the legislative recess, Parliament faces the test of resolving stalled legislation.

After the legislative recess, Parliament faces the test of resolving stalled legislation.

6-30-2026

Information / Baghdad…
All eyes are on the Iraqi Parliament as the legislative recess draws to a close, amid assurances from members of parliament that there is momentum to pass pending legislation and activate both the legislative and oversight roles. This is expected to contribute to supporting the government’s program and addressing long-standing issues that have been awaited resolution. Regarding the legislation of pending laws, MP Hussein Shaker confirmed that Parliament will work to enact important legislation after the recess ends, stressing the need to Read more…

The Zaidi government grants oil extraction contracts to American companies

The Zaidi government grants oil extraction contracts to American companies

6-30-2026

Information/Translation…
Baghdad continues its efforts to award contracts to international oil companies to boost oil production and revenues. The Iraqi government has approved contracts for Halliburton, the services provider, to develop two oil fields in the south of the country, about a year and a half after the American company signed a preliminary agreement for the projects.
A report by Upstream, translated by the Information Agency, stated that “the Iraqi Council of Ministers approved awarding integrated field management contracts and engineering, procurement, and construction management contracts to Halliburton Iraq, Read more…

Washington is preparing a “blacklist” and moving to dismantle Tehran’s influence in Baghdad.

Washington is preparing a “blacklist” and moving to dismantle Tehran’s influence in Baghdad.

2026-06-30

Shafaq News – Washington
David Des Roche, an associate professor at the Center for Near East and South Asian Security Studies and a former defense policy official in the US Secretary of Defense’s office, asserted that Washington views the recent “anti-corruption” campaign in Baghdad as a necessary step to dismantle “Iranian influence.”

Des Roche, who previously held sensitive positions in the Pentagon and the White House, said, “There are unannounced American expectations that political and security figures linked to Tehran should be removed Read more…

After Washington, Al-Zaidi announces a tour to Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.

After Washington, Al-Zaidi announces a tour to Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.

2026-06-30

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced on Tuesday that his upcoming visit to the United States will be followed by a tour that includes Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Iran, while confirming that the government has not found any evidence to support the accusations regarding attacks on Gulf states being launched from Iraqi territory.

Al-Zaydi told Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that his foreign travel program includes, after the visit to the United States, working visits to Read more…

“The King of Iraq” leads the fight against corruption… Will al-Zaydi dare to overthrow those who brought him to power?

“The King of Iraq” leads the fight against corruption… Will al-Zaydi dare to overthrow those who brought him to power?

2026-06-30

Shafaq News – Special Translation
An American report suggested that the campaign led by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, with direct support from Chief Justice Faiq Zaidan, against corruption, is similar to the campaigns launched by previous Iraqi prime ministers at the beginning of their terms.

A report by the US-based Al-Monitor website, translated by Shafaq News Agency, stated that the real test of Ali al-Zaidi’s seriousness will not be in pursuing middle-ranking officials, but rather in his willingness to target the same influential forces that helped him reach the premiership. Read more…

The unification of Peshmerga forces begins… Kurdistan affirms its ability to manage the situation after the end of US support.

The unification of Peshmerga forces begins… Kurdistan affirms its ability to manage the situation after the end of US support.

2026-06-30

Shafaq News – Erbil
On Tuesday, the Minister of Peshmerga Affairs in the Kurdistan Regional Government, Shorsh Ismail, announced the start of the practical phase of unifying the Peshmerga forces under the umbrella of the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs, stressing that the ministry will be able to manage the affairs of its forces autonomously after the end of the financial support agreement with the US Department of Defense (the Pentagon) next September.

Ismail said during a press conference following the launch ceremony of the first joint training course Read more…

80 ships in one month… an unprecedented recovery for Iraqi shipping traffic

80 ships in one month… an unprecedented recovery for Iraqi shipping traffic

2026-06-30

Shafaq News – Basra
The northern port of Umm Qasr in Basra, in the far south of Iraq, recorded an increase in commercial ship traffic during the current month of June, receiving 80 ships, compared to 66 ships last May, while the port director confirmed that the docks are preparing to receive more giant ships in the coming days.

The director of the Umm Qasr North Port, Muhammad Tahir Fadhil, said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that the number of ships received rose during the month of June to 80 ships, surpassing the previous month of May, which Read more…

“It will end in two months”… Discounts on Iraqi oil due to the Strait of Hormuz

“It will end in two months”… Discounts on Iraqi oil due to the Strait of Hormuz

2026-06-30

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Trade sources reported on Tuesday that the Iraqi State Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) has offered significant discounts on official selling prices for Basra Medium and Heavy crude to contracted buyers, with the aim of encouraging oil imports from its terminal in the Gulf during the month of July. An oil expert confirmed that these discounts came as a result of the exceptional circumstances related to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, and will gradually decrease.

Reuters, citing reliable trade sources, reported that the discount on Basra Medium crude ranged between Read more…

The Ministry of Finance and the Supreme Judiciary are coordinating mechanisms to prosecute corrupt individuals and recover public funds.

The Ministry of Finance and the Supreme Judiciary are coordinating mechanisms to prosecute corrupt individuals and recover public funds.

2026-06-30

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Finance Minister Faleh Sari met with the head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Faiq Zaidan, on Tuesday to discuss ways to enhance cooperation and coordination between the executive and judicial authorities to protect public funds and follow up on the recovery of funds obtained from corruption.

The ministry stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that the meeting discussed mechanisms to Read more…

For the fourth time in 2026, Iraq is out of the list of the largest holders of US Treasury bonds.

For the fourth time in 2026, Iraq is out of the list of the largest holders of US Treasury bonds.

2026-06-30

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Data from the US Treasury Department for April 2026 showed that Iraq remained absent from the list of the largest foreign holders of US Treasury bonds for the fourth month of this year, while Saudi Arabia and the UAE reduced their holdings of these bonds compared to March.

According to data reviewed by Shafaq News Agency, Japan topped the list Read more…

Anti-corruption campaign: Immunity lifted from three Iraqi MPs… and fugitive officials pursued in connection with the oil and ports file.

Anti-corruption campaign: Immunity lifted from three Iraqi MPs… and fugitive officials pursued in connection with the oil and ports file.

2026-06-30

Shafaq News – Baghdad/Diyala
A responsible judicial source stated on Tuesday that the competent courts have lifted the legal immunity of three members of the Iraqi parliament in preparation for completing legal procedures and executing summons orders against them in cases related to financial corruption.

The source explained, in a statement to Shafaq News Agency, that the decision to lift the immunity came based on official requests submitted by the judicial and regulatory authorities concerned with combating corruption, after evidence and indicators were available that required Read more…

Exclusive: Behind the scenes of “Operation Dawn” from Washington: Al-Zaidi gave the leaders a choice: money or arrest

Exclusive: Behind the scenes of “Operation Dawn” from Washington: Al-Zaidi gave the leaders a choice: money or arrest

2026-06-30

Shafaq News – Washington/ Mustafa Hashim
The broad anti-corruption campaign launched by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi has garnered attention and welcome within political and security circles in Washington, amid assessments that this step could strengthen his position ahead of his anticipated visit to the White House, if it succeeds in translating reform slogans into sustainable measures.

Al-Zaidi is preparing to visit Washington in mid-July to meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House, Read more…

A large American convoy moved from Jordan towards Baghdad

A large American convoy moved from Jordan towards Baghdad

6-29-2026

Al-Maalomah/Anbar…
A security source in Anbar province revealed on Monday that a large American convoy carrying military equipment moved from Jordan towards the Al-Suqur checkpoint in Fallujah, heading towards Baghdad.
The source told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “an American convoy consisting of trucks carrying armored Land Cruisers, as well as black pickup trucks, arrived at the Al-Suqur checkpoint in Fallujah, coming from Jordan. Further details regarding the convoy’s movement towards Baghdad are unknown, as part of an unclear plan to Read more…

Is it true that the Sudanese man is being held under house arrest in the Green Zone?

Is it true that the Sudanese man is being held under house arrest in the Green Zone?

6-29-2026

Information / Special..
MP Kamel Anid, from the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, confirmed today, Monday, his coalition’s absolute support for the legal and judicial measures taken against those wanted for justice, while warning at the same time of systematic campaigns led by corrupt individuals to confuse matters and mislead public opinion.

Anid told Al-Maalomah that “the Reconstruction and Development Coalition is based on a firm belief in the principle Read more…

A politician reveals that the arrest of Al-Sudani and Al-Halbousi has been postponed until the next round of arrests.

A politician reveals that the arrest of Al-Sudani and Al-Halbousi has been postponed until the next round of arrests.

6-29-2026

The director of the Iraqi Media Center in Washington, Nizar Haider, revealed on Monday that the arrest warrants for the head of the Progress Alliance, Mohammed al-Halbousi, and former Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani remain in effect and will be executed within the next few days on charges related to corruption and money laundering.
Haider told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “the Integrity Commission will execute arrest warrants within the next few days against former Prime Minister Read more…

The Prime Minister: Any corrupt individual in this government will not enjoy any immunity, and I will not seek re-election.

The Prime Minister: Any corrupt individual in this government will not enjoy any immunity, and I will not seek re-election.

2026/06/29

Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi affirmed that the government is proceeding with the fight against corruption, stressing that it is a “first step” and will be followed by other steps and procedures, while pledging to recover public funds and restrict weapons to the hands of the state.
In a speech during yesterday’s cabinet meeting, Prime Minister al-Zaidi stated that the government will pursue all those who steal public funds, calling on anyone in possession of public money to return it. He emphasized that “the people’s money must be returned to its rightful owners.”
He added that he is entrusted by the citizens to fulfill their hopes Read more…

Al-Zaydi: I will not receive a salary and I will not accept a gift… and the employees’ salaries are guaranteed.

Al-Zaydi: I will not receive a salary and I will not accept a gift… and the employees’ salaries are guaranteed.

2026/06/29

Prime Minister Ali Al-Zidi confirmed on Monday that the salaries of state employees are secure and regular, while renewing his pledge not to receive a salary or accept any gift, and announced proceeding with the establishment of an energy and development fund.
Al-Zaydi said in a press statement followed by Al-Furat News that “the salaries of state employees are secured and regular, and we are very keen on this point,” indicating that “the size of the debt at the beginning of the government’s work amounted to about 208 trillion dinars, while the budget depends on Read more…