MP: The 2026 budget will be the most complex compared to previous years
6-1-2026
Information/Baghdad…
MP Mohammed al-Bayati confirmed on Monday that there is still no set date for the 2026 budget to be presented, noting that it will be the most difficult and complex compared to previous budget cycles.
Al-Bayati told Al-Maalouma, “As of now, there is no specific date for the Council of Ministers to present the 2026 budget and send it to the Finance Committee in the House of Representatives for review before proceeding with the first and second readings and then voting on it.” Read more…
Abdul Hadi: The coordination framework is nearing completion of the cabinet formation process.
6-1-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Member of the Coordination Framework, Uday Abdul-Hadi, confirmed on Monday that the Framework’s constituent forces will hold an important meeting in the coming hours to determine when to proceed with finalizing the remaining ministerial portfolios in Ali al-Zaidi’s government. Abdul-Hadi told Al-Maalouma, “The Coordination Framework forces will hold a meeting in the coming hours to discuss several issues, foremost among them proceeding with finalizing the remaining ministerial portfolios Read more…
The Democratic Party: We await the Federal Court’s decision regarding the appeal against the ministerial nominees.
6-1-2026
The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) is still awaiting the Federal Court’s decision on the appeal it and other political forces filed regarding the voting mechanism for some ministerial candidates in Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s government, KDP member Wafaa Mohammed confirmed on Monday. Mohammed told Al-Maalomah news agency, “The KDP has not yet decided on replacing its nominee for the Ministry of Construction and Housing, pending the Federal Court’s ruling on the appeals.”
He added, “Several names are being considered as potential replacements Read more…
The government formation crisis: between re-presenting names and power-sharing disputes within parliament.
6-1-2026
Information / Report…
Political activity continues as a crucial meeting of the Coordination Framework forces is expected today to finalize the remaining cabinet positions of Prime Minister Ali al-Zidi.
The Coordination Framework will hold an expanded meeting today, Monday, with al-Zidi in attendance, to discuss ending the deadlock that accompanied the partial vote of confidence, which left six key sovereign and service ministries either being run by acting ministers or remaining vacant.
The current disagreements revolve around Read more…
Al-Zarkoushi: An extraordinary parliamentary session may be held within ten days to complete the cabinet formation.
6-1-2026
Information/Baghdad..
Member of the Coordination Framework, Abdul Samad Al-Zarkoushi, confirmed on Monday that setting a date for an extraordinary session of the House of Representatives to complete the remaining ministerial portfolios in Ali Al-Zidi’s government may be decided within the next ten days.
Al-Zarkoushi told Al-Maalouma that “the forces of the Coordination Framework, with all their titles, realize the importance of completing Read more…
Jaafar: Iraq is in dire need of developing its defense system.
6-1-2026
Information/Special..
Former MP Jassim Mohammed Jaafar confirmed on Monday that Iraq still needs to strengthen its defense and military capabilities to ensure the complete protection of its air and border sovereignty, noting that security and regional challenges require the possession of advanced systems and effective deterrence capabilities.
Jaafar told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “protecting Iraqi airspace and borders requires completing the Read more…
Al-Zaidi appoints the first female advisor in his government
2026-06-01
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source reported on Monday that Azhar Hussein Saleh had been chosen as an advisor to the Prime Minister for administrative and technical affairs.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that “Azhar Hussein Saleh was chosen to assume the position of advisor to Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, in administrative and technical affairs.”
He added that “Saleh previously held the position of head of the Iraqi Engineers Syndicate, and also served as Read more…
The US military announces it bombed radar systems and drone control sites in southern Iran.
2026-06-01
Shafaq News – Middle East
The US military announced on Monday that US forces had carried out attacks targeting radar systems and drone control sites in southern Iran.
The Central Command (CENTCOM) stated via the “X” platform: “The US Central Command conducted defensive strikes against radar systems and drone control sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island this weekend.”
She added that the strikes were in response to the downing of an American MQ-1 drone that was flying over Read more…
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First Chinese ship arrives in Iraq via the Strait of Hormuz after navigation resumes
2026-06-01
Shafaq News – Basra
The northern port of Umm Qasr received on Monday the first cargo ship coming directly from China via the Strait of Hormuz, after the resumption of maritime traffic in the strait.
The General Company for Iraqi Ports said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that the ship “MV KSL XINYANG” docked at the port loaded with materials and equipment for the oil sector and various commercial goods, with a total weight of 29,720 tons. Read more…
“Disarming the factions” is on Al-Zaydi’s agenda with the framework today
2026-06-01
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The tripartite committee concerned with restricting weapons to the state will hold an expanded meeting this evening, Monday, with the forces of the coordination framework to discuss mechanisms for implementing the project to disarm the armed factions and the plan to integrate their members into state institutions.
An informed source told Shafaq News Agency that “the tripartite committee consists of the Commander-in-Chief Read more…
China’s imports of Iraqi oil have fallen sharply to 60,000 barrels per day.
2026-06-01
Shafaq News – Beijing/Baghdad
Recent data shows a significant decline in China’s imports of Iraqi oil during May, amid global energy market turmoil resulting from tensions in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
According to an analysis published by Reuters on Monday, China’s imports of Iraqi oil fell to just 60,000 barrels per day in May, compared to 790,000 barrels per day in February, reflecting Read more…
“It’s no longer a separate issue”: Washington is reshaping its priorities in Iraq.
2026-06-01
Shafaq News – Washington/ Mustafa Hashim
Diler Khalaf Osman, a researcher in international relations and Middle Eastern affairs at the University of Tennessee, confirmed on Monday that Washington’s decision to merge the Iraq and Syria files under the supervision of a single envoy reflects a fundamental shift in the American strategy towards the region.
Osman told Shafaq News Agency that this move confirms that the United States no longer deals with Iraq as a separate or isolated case with its internal particularities, but rather as part of a Read more…
After the Chinese… MSC, the giant, returns to Umm Qasr after an absence of months
2026-06-01
Shafaq News – Basra
The giant ship “MSC” arrived on Monday at the ports of Umm Qasr in Basra, in the far south of Iraq, after an absence of more than three months as a result of the war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Director General of the General Company for Iraqi Ports, Farhan Al-Fartousi, told Shafaq News Agency that the ship came from Dubai and is scheduled to carry 96 containers, all of which are for export and not for import. Read more…
“The Red Bus”: Baghdad residents’ refuge from the summer heat and high transportation costs
2026-06-01
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The “Red Buses”, belonging to the Iraqi Passenger and Delegation Transport Company, continue to play their role in easing the burden of transportation for citizens in the capital, Baghdad, especially in areas of the city center such as Tahrir Square, Al-Shourja, Bab Al-Muadham, and the connecting lines between the two sides of Karkh and Rusafa.
These buses, which include single-decker and double-decker models, are a preferred means of transportation for a wide segment Read more…
Nechirvan Barzani discusses with al-Samarrai Baghdad’s measures to restrict weapons to the state
2026-06-01
Shafaq News – Erbil
On Monday, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani discussed with Muthanna al-Samarrai, head of the Azm Alliance, Baghdad’s measures to restrict weapons to the state, complete the government of Ali al-Zaidi, and fill the vacant ministries.
This came during Nechirvan Barzani’s reception of Al-Samarrai in Erbil, according to a statement issued by the Presidency of the Region and received by Shafaq News Agency. Read more…
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Officially, Trump announces the appointment of Tom Barrack as special envoy to Iraq.
2026-05-31
Shafaq News – Washington
On Sunday, US President Donald Trump announced the appointment of Washington’s ambassador to Ankara, Tom Barrack, as a special presidential envoy to Iraq and Syria.
Trump said in a post on Truth Social that Tom Barrack will continue in his role as ambassador Read more…
Raed al-Maliki warns against mortgaging Iraqi decision-making financially through a proposed sovereign wealth fund financed by the Gulf states.
5-31-2026
The former MP, Raed al-Maliki, warned on Sunday of the repercussions of the government’s efforts to establish an Iraqi sovereign wealth fund, potentially financed by some Gulf states. He considered this move a reflection of the magnitude of the financial crisis facing Iraq and one that could restrict its sovereign decision-making.
Al-Maliki stated in a post followed by the Al-Maalomah News Agency that “the Prime Minister, according to some media outlets, informed them in his recent meeting of a request or efforts he made with some Gulf states to persuade them to invest $50 billion in an Iraqi sovereign wealth fund. We do not know if this is the same as the Generations Fund mentioned in the government program or a sovereign wealth fund with a different name.”
He added that talk of establishing a sovereign wealth fund raises many Read more…
“The gap is widening”… Why do Iraqis prefer money exchange over banks?
2026-05-31
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Money exchange and transfer offices in Iraq have witnessed a remarkable expansion in recent years, as a wide segment of citizens and merchants continue to rely on them to carry out their daily financial transactions, in contrast to a relative decline in reliance on government banks for a number of financial services.
According to experts, this expansion reflects a continuing gap between the citizen and the official banking system, related to the speed of completing transactions and ease of access to services, compared to traditional banking Read more…
Al-Zaydi to Harris: Let’s work together according to the Strategic Framework Agreement
2026-05-31
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi urged US Chargé d’Affaires Joshua Harris on Sunday to maintain joint work in accordance with the Strategic Framework Agreement signed between the two countries.
This came during al-Zaidi’s reception of Harris in Baghdad, according to a statement issued by the Iraqi Prime Minister’s Media Office and received by Shafaq News Agency.
The two sides discussed prospects for cooperation between the two countries, and ways to develop and expand Read more…
