Al-Zaidi presents Steinmeier with a “development path” as a gateway to link Asia with Europe
2026-09-15
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi discussed with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin the development of Iraqi-German relations and ways to strengthen the economic partnership and expand the participation of German companies in development projects within Iraq.
The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that the meeting addressed joint efforts to strengthen Read more…
(Exclusive) The White House calls on Baghdad to be transparent with Washington and regional partners regarding the handover of weapons by the factions.
2026-09-15
Shafaq News – Washington
Mustafa Hashim
A U.S. administration official on Monday affirmed the United States’ full support for disarming factions in Iraq and transferring their weapons to the federal government, stressing that transparency with Washington and regional partners regarding the mechanism for implementing the process is a crucial factor for its success.
In response to a question from Shafaq News Agency regarding the US administration’s position on the issue Read more…
Oman Gas: The Strait of Hormuz crisis will end soon
2026-09-15
Shafaq News – Follow-up
The CEO of Oman LNG, Hamad Al-Nu’mani, stated on Tuesday that the crisis related to the Strait of Hormuz will end soon.
Speaking at a forum in Bangkok, he said the Strait crisis would not change the company’s long-term plans, according to Reuters.
He added, “We were already planning to increase production, and we have been working on it for two years. Read more…
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Al-Zaidi heads to the German capital, Berlin, after concluding his official visit to France.
2026-09-15
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi headed to the German capital, Berlin, on Tuesday, after concluding his official visit to France.
The visit included a meeting between Al-Zaidi and French President Emmanuel Macron, and the signing of six memoranda of understanding, declarations of intent, and a cooperation protocol in the fields of defense, artificial intelligence, Read more…
September deadline looms over Iraq… Final warning to factions: Washington will act
2026-09-15
Shafaq News – Special Translation
Two deadlines loom for Iraq at the end of September: the end of the decades-long US military presence and the disarmament of pro-Iranian factions, according to a report by the Associated Press.
According to a report by the US agency, translated by Shafaq News Agency, hundreds of remaining soldiers in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq will leave by Read more…
Al-Zidi’s travel and the vacant ministries postpone the coordination framework meeting
2026-09-15
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A source within the coordination framework revealed on Tuesday the reason for postponing the meeting of the framework’s leaders, which was scheduled for yesterday.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the meeting was postponed due to Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s trip to France and Germany, and the political forces’ failure to reach a final agreement Read more…
Sheikh Hamoudi: Iraq is moving towards a project of complete and comprehensive sovereignty.
9-15-2026
The head of the Supreme Islamic Council, Sheikh Humam Hamoudi, affirmed on Tuesday that Iraq is moving towards a project of complete and comprehensive sovereignty and a phase of building a capable state. Sheikh Hamoudi’s media office stated in a statement that “the head of the Supreme Islamic Council, Sheikh Humam Hamoudi, received the Russian Ambassador to Baghdad, Alybrus Kutrashev, on the occasion of the end of his term. The ambassador praised the patriotic spirit Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-14-2026
9-14-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff Iraq for the most part through the end of August… provided us with very misleading, inaccurate news. So what makes September any different? It’s the amount of data coming in at the same time…They have one critical date period in this…the rate change date… Everything is coming together at the same time, which is around mid-September…As you can see around mid-September everything in Iraq is coming together, happening at and around the same time. That’s not coincidental. The fact that everything is coming together at once, builds more credibility… Read more…
Dagher discusses the reason behind the soaring dollar exchange rates in local markets.
9-14-2026
Information/Special…
Economic expert Mahmoud Dagher confirmed on Monday that exchange rates in the local market are rapidly affected by levels of stability or instability, as well as future expectations, whether political or economic. He explained that these factors are behind the recent rise in the dollar’s price on the parallel market.
Dagher told Al-Maalouma, “The instability in the region and its repercussions Read more…
Signing ceremony for agreements and memoranda of understanding between Iraq and France, under the auspices of the Prime Minister and the French President
9-14-2026
Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi and French President Emmanuel Macron oversaw the signing ceremony on Monday of six memoranda of understanding between Iraq and France in a number of sectors, where Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein signed an agreement with French Minister Delegate to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Eleanor Caro, in the field of promoting youth opportunities, research and innovation.
A roadmap for defense capabilities was also signed, in accordance with the letter of intent between the French Read more…
Al-Rasheed Bank announces the payment of interest on fixed deposits with a quarterly return every three months.
9-14-2026
Al-Rasheed Bank announced on Monday that it has adopted the payment of interest on fixed deposits for the private sector (individuals) with a quarterly return every three months, with the annual interest to be divided into four periods, according to the term of the deposit. The bank explained in a statement that the interest rate is determined according to the term of the deposit, while the amount of interest due is deposited Read more…
An economist explains the extent to which cash liquidity can be withdrawn from citizens.
9-14-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Economic expert Dr. Safwan Qusay explained the possibility of withdrawing the cash liquidity held by citizens and transitioning entirely to electronic systems.
Qusay told Al-Maalouma, “Some studies indicate that Iraq has the capacity to fund credit cards, with the aim of withdrawing the estimated 70 trillion dinars held by Iraqis, so that banks can access it Read more…
Parliamentary services: 10 days separate us from completing the cabinet.
9-14-2026
The head of the parliamentary services bloc, Kazem al-Shammari, indicated on Monday that a final agreement to complete the cabinet and fill the remaining vacant ministerial posts is likely to be reached within 10 days.
Al-Shammari told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “political dialogues between the parliamentary blocs and forces have made significant Read more…
The Sudanese coalition confirms the agreement to present more than one candidate for each ministerial portfolio.
9-14-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Ali al-Fatlawi, a member of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, confirmed that political parties have agreed to submit more than one candidate for each vacant ministerial post. This will allow Prime Minister-designate al-Zaidi the opportunity to choose a candidate from among the nominees to complete his cabinet and hold a vote Read more…
A surprise arrest in Detroit, USA… What’s behind the arrest of a high-ranking officer in the Iraqi intelligence service?
9-14-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Informed sources revealed on Monday the arrest of a former high-ranking officer in the Iraqi intelligence service during the previous regime, in Detroit, Michigan.
The sources explained to Al-Maalomah that “a joint US-American team arrested former officer Raad al-Anbaki, who held a high-ranking position in the Iraqi intelligence service during the rule of the ousted regime.”
They added that “the arrest took place in Detroit, and the detainee is accused of Read more…
Al-Mayahi: Completing the cabinet paves the way for the withdrawal of the last foreign soldier from Iraq.
9-14-2026
The head of the Al-Bayan parliamentary bloc, Abdul Amir Al-Mayahi, affirmed on Monday that expediting the completion of the cabinet is a crucial step in bolstering moral and political support for ending the foreign military presence and withdrawing the last soldier from Iraqi soil.
Al-Mayahi told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “filling the vacant ministries and positions will grant the government the necessary strength and stability to Read more…
Continuous delays and a caretaker government: Political disputes besiege al-Zidi’s cabinet
9-14-2026
The government continues its work with acting ministers, limping along amidst significant external pressures and conditions imposed from abroad ,
as well as political disputes and divisions that have brought the situation to its current state. Despite some optimism following statements by certain politicians regarding reaching solutions to end the crisis and proceed with completing the cabinet, this optimism remains cautious due to renewed Read more…
Maliki’s coalition reveals the real reason behind the dispute with “Sadiqun” and how it ended
9-14-2026
The Information Agency / Baghdad –
Former MP Jassim Mohammed Jaafar, a leading figure in the State of Law Coalition, revealed on Monday details of the resolution of the differences in viewpoints between the coalition and the Sadiqun Movement, confirming that the top leaders had completely settled the crisis.
Jaafar told the Information Agency, “The differences in viewpoints and Read more…
During his meeting with al-Zaidi, Macron called for alternative routes to the Strait of Hormuz for oil exports.
2026-09-14
Shafaq News – Paris
French President Emmanuel Macron called on Monday for the creation of alternative routes to the Strait of Hormuz for oil exports, during a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. Read more…
An expert discusses a crisis deeper than the decline in oil prices in Iraq.
2026-09-14
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, economist Manar Al-Obaidi warned of the repercussions of the International Monetary Fund’s prediction that the Iraqi economy would contract by 6.8% in 2026, stressing that the problem is no longer limited to the decline in oil production and exports, but extends to the structure of the non-oil economy.
Al-Obaidi said in a post he published on social media platforms that the non-oil economy is still largely linked to Read more…
