The Commander-in-Chief’s office denies any changes to security and military leadership; the Ministry of Defense warns those spreading rumors.
2026-06-05
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Sabah al-Nu’man, refuted on Friday what has been circulating recently on social media pages regarding news about changes in the senior leadership positions of the military and security institutions in the country.
Al-Nu’man confirmed in a statement that all rumors about dismissing, appointing, or rotating these positions are “completely untrue and have no basis in reality, as the current leaders Read more…
“Iraq 2035”: A government plan to raise non-oil revenues to 46%
2026-06-05
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Friday, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, the Prime Minister’s economic advisor, confirmed that the government program has laid its strategic foundations in the field of financial and economic diversification, with the aim of achieving Iraq’s sustainable development goals.
Saleh told Shafaq News Agency that “the program will be implemented by building an integrated relationship between developing the structure of non-oil revenues within the framework of public finance for the coming years, and diversifying Read more…
Shocking figures for parliamentary salaries
2026-06-05 04:31
Sadiq Al-Azraqi
Shocking figures for parliamentary salaries: 12,000 employees or 3,000? The discrepancy in the numbers exposes budget gaps.
The statements made by economist Nabil Al-Marsoumi, in which he said that the number of employees in the House of Representatives and its affiliated bodies amounts to 12,480 and that they cost the state enormous sums of money, caused a great uproar. While the House of Representatives says that its employees are “less than a quarter of the aforementioned number,” citizens say that, even if the number is a quarter of what he said, i.e. 3,000 affiliates, it is a large and unnecessary number for a legislative institution and its financial costs are not insignificant. Observers also point to the proliferation of fictitious names over more than two decades, for which salaries are drawn on names that appear Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 6-4-2026
6-4-2026 Newshound/Intel Guru Walkingstick [Iraqi banker friend Aki update] All of Iraqi banking…AMF, IMF, EMF, US Treasury, WB, BIS, WTO, this is a big pow-wow at Trump’s house. Aki’s boss definitely knows they’re going to meet with Trump, Bessant, Rubio and Vance. He was excited when he called. He said, ‘I’m headed to D.C. I have to be there at this meeting because all of Iraq is giving their reports to D.C.’ Aki himself is a big deal in the monetary reform. That’s why he has to be in DC. But his boss is a much bigger deal. We are grateful to have his friendship. His boss owns dozens of private banks and Aki is his partner…There is something big going on for sure. Read more…
The International Atomic Energy Agency informs its members of “undeclared” nuclear activities in Iran.
2026-06-04
Shafaq News – Follow-up
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) revealed on Thursday the possibility of undeclared nuclear materials and activities in Iran, stressing the need for Tehran to implement the safeguards agreement related to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
Reuters quoted two reports on Iran that the agency sent to member states, in which it expressed concern about its inability to verify previously declared stockpiles of enriched uranium Read more…
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Federal security forces are putting Al-Zaydi under pressure… Will he succeed where his predecessors failed?
2026-06-04
Shafaq News – Special Translation
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi faces the same pressures that thwarted his predecessors’ efforts to establish Iraq as a prosperous and moderate actor reintegrated into the region, including the fierce competition between Iran and the United States for influence, according to the Soufan Institute , which believes that al-Zaidi, despite American pressure, will proceed cautiously in disarming the militias for fear of provoking civil unrest.
The American Institute explained, in a report translated by Shafaq News Agency, that the pressures that Iraq is Read more…
The Democrat explains the main obstacles to proceeding with the legislation of the oil and gas law.
6-4-2026
Information/Baghdad…
On Thursday, Wafa Muhammad Karim, a member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, explained the nature of the obstacles that stand in the way of enacting the oil and gas law, noting that these obstacles represent the core of the dispute between Baghdad and Erbil.
Karim told Al-Maalomah, “There are factors and new developments that represent a gateway to proceeding with the legislation of the oil and gas law, but there are still clauses that must be agreed upon in the legislation, despite Read more…
Green light to overcome the crisis… Parliament nears completion of al-Zidi’s government
6-4-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Developments in the political scene indicate a near breakthrough in the crisis of forming the cabinet after the rejection of some candidates for ministerial portfolios in Al-Zidi’s government. This was followed by political disputes and an exchange of accusations and statements regarding the attempt by some parties to obstruct the passage of the cabinet for political reasons unrelated to competence and eligibility for the position. Meanwhile, other parties confirm that there is a resolution to the crisis and a political green light to hold an emergency session during Read more…
The coordination framework reveals: Vacant portfolios without candidates and the cabinet is postponed.
6-4-2026
Information / Baghdad..
The leader in the coordination framework, and head of the parliamentary design bloc, Amer Al-Fayez, confirmed on Thursday that there is a great difficulty in completing the ministerial cabinet during the next week, indicating that the political blocs concerned with the vacant portfolios have not yet submitted the names of their candidates to the Prime Minister.
Al-Fayez told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “The remaining ministerial portfolios can be finalized and the names of the candidates submitted within a few days, provided a political Read more…
Al-Dhari: American interference in selecting the government team is the most prominent challenge facing Al-Zaidi
6-4-2026
Al-Maalomah / Anbar..
The leader in the Azm Alliance, Muhammad al-Dhari, confirmed today, Thursday, that the most prominent challenges facing the Prime Minister-designate, Ali al-Zidi, are represented in the American interference in the mechanism for selecting his government team, in an effort to impose figures who are compatible with the directions of the administration of US President Donald Trump.
Al-Dhari told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “The most significant challenge facing the prime minister-designate, Read more…
Mounting political and parliamentary pressure compels the Al-Zaidi government to resolve the issue of illegal border crossings in the region.
6-4-2026
Information / Report..
Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi’s cabinet is facing mounting political and parliamentary pressure to resolve the issue of illegal border crossings in the Kurdistan Region, amid increasing accusations against the Erbil government of reneging on security and technical agreements concluded with Baghdad. Observers believe that the continued flow of goods and merchandise and the smuggling of crude oil through crossings not under the control of the Federal Border Ports Authority represents a serious drain on public funds and directly threatens Read more…
State of law: Consensus is the most likely way to resolve ministerial entitlements and prevent deadlock.
6-4-2026
The State of Law Coalition affirmed on Wednesday its commitment to its political efforts to secure its ministerial entitlement within the framework of ongoing understandings, indicating that the chances of reaching an agreement within the coordination framework remain the strongest to avoid any political deadlock.
Coalition member Salah Boushi told Al-Maalomah, “The State of Law’s approach to its ministerial entitlement stems from a clear vision based on the principle of partnership and balance in governing the state, far removed from Read more…
Iraq announces the start of practical steps to integrate armed factions into the security system.
2026-06-04
Shafaq News – Salah al-Din
The head of the Security Media Cell, Lieutenant General Saad Maan, announced on Thursday the launch of the first practical steps to integrate armed factions into the official security system, through the handover of headquarters and weapons of the “Saraya al-Salam” in the city of Samarra, in response to the initiative launched by the leader of the Shiite National Movement, Muqtada al-Sadr.
In a televised press statement, Lieutenant General Maan said that the committee tasked with implementing Read more…
Uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz continues to put pressure on Iraqi oil flows.
2026-06-04
Shafaq News – Follow-up
The “uncertainty” surrounding shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continues to cast a shadow over oil flows from the Gulf states, including Iraq, despite indications of a limited increase in oil tanker traffic in recent weeks.
According to an analysis published by Reuters, the amount of oil stored on tankers within the Gulf has decreased from 184 million barrels last March to about 148 million barrels currently, indicating a relative acceleration in the departure Read more…
Oil exports from the Kurdistan Region resume via the Ceyhan port.
2026-06-04
Shafaq News – Erbil
The Ministry of Natural Resources in the Kurdistan Region announced on Thursday that an agreement had been reached with the federal government to resume exporting the region’s oil through the Turkish port of Ceyhan.
The ministry said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that “a delegation from the Kurdistan Regional Government, accompanied by representatives of oil production companies operating in the region, visited Baghdad and held meetings with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi and Read more…
The IMF lowers its forecast for the Iraqi economy, predicting a 6.8% contraction in 2026.
2026-06-04
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The International Monetary Fund’s April 2026 Regional Economic Outlook report showed a reduction in the forecast for Iraq’s economic growth this year, predicting a contraction of the country’s real GDP by 6.8%, compared to a slight decline of 0.4% in 2025.
According to the real GDP growth table included in the report, which was reviewed by Shafaq News Agency, the Fund expects the Iraqi economy to experience a strong recovery during 2027, Read more…
Trump: US House vote to restrict my war powers is an unpatriotic act
2026-06-04
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump on Thursday described the US House of Representatives’ vote to restrict his war powers as “an unpatriotic act”.
The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a resolution aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from continuing military operations against Iran without legislative authorization, in a move reflecting the parliamentary effort to limit the White House’s powers in managing the ongoing conflict. Read more…
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“Oil coupon” on the table of Diyala council to address the gasoline crisis
2026-06-04
Shafaq News – Diyala
The head of the Energy Committee in the Diyala Provincial Council, Fares al-Jubouri, revealed on Thursday a plan to generalize the experience of distributing gasoline to citizens according to the “oil coupon” system, with the aim of ensuring fairness in distribution and reducing smuggling operations.
Al-Jubouri told Shafaq News Agency that “citizens in the Khanaqin and Qara Tapa areas of Diyala Governorate, in addition to other governorates, obtain gasoline through a coupon that specifies the quantities and distribution dates, as each citizen is entitled to obtain 40 liters every three days if his car is private, Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 6-3-2026
6-3-2026 Newshound/Intel Guru Walkingstick [Iraqi banker friend Aki update] AKI: I’m packing my bags. I’m going to DC. All of the central banks in Iraq, all the bankers are coming to the United States of America, all the CEOs, all the XOs, all the private bankers. We are all to report on the monetary reform of Iraq. We want the United States of America to release our reserves…gold… our money …being protected in their banks…Donald Trump says to us, ‘Come and get it and bring me a new exchange rate for the currency. Play fair with my American dollar. Let’s make a deal.’ WALKINGSTICK: More important individuals and entities are already here in D.C. Aki’s boss is in D.C. right now and Aki is on his way to D.C. There are some big names in the file from the monetary reform that are about to sit with Trump…Aki’s boss owns dozens private banks around the world and Middle East. Read more…
Al-Fahdawi: Any new security formation requires a constitutional amendment.
6-3-2026
Al-Maalomah/Anbar..
The leader in the Azm Alliance, Muhammad al-Dhari al-Fahdawi, revealed today, Wednesday, that adding any security formation to Ali al-Zaidi’s government requires a constitutional amendment, and no political or external entity has the right to violate the prevailing laws in the mechanism for adding a new security institution.
Al-Fahdawi told Al-Maalouma News Agency, “Dissolving or merging the Popular Mobilization Forces or adding a new security formation to Al-Zaidi’s government requires a constitutional Read more…
