Coordination framework: More than one candidate will be nominated for the remaining portfolios, and a decision will be made after Eid.
5-27-2026
Information/Baghdad..
Coordination Framework member Uday Abdul-Hadi confirmed on Wednesday that the proposal of more than one candidate for the remaining ministerial portfolios is on the table and will be decided during an important meeting to be held after the end of the Eid al-Adha holiday.
Abdul-Hadi told Al-Maalomah that “the remaining ministerial portfolios, including sovereign ministries, will be agreed upon according to their files after Read more…
Political warnings about the repercussions of dollar fluctuations…and the absence of economic strategies threatens the livelihoods of vulnerable groups
5-27-2026
Information/Report..
Political and popular concerns are escalating in Iraq as the dollar exchange rate continues to fluctuate, amid criticism of the lack of comprehensive economic reform plans and the near-total reliance on oil revenues compared to weak support for productive sectors, which has negatively impacted the living conditions of citizens and disrupted local markets.
In this regard, former MP Mahma Khalil confirmed in a statement to Al-Maalomah News Agency that “previous and current governments have failed to build a coherent economic policy Read more…
Exclusive: Al-Zaydi’s government opens the “frozen funds” file to integrate factions: The decision rests with Washington.
2026-05-27
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Tuesday that the government of Ali al-Zaidi intends to address Washington to release part of Iraq’s frozen funds in some international banks to cover the allocations for the elements of the factions that will be integrated into the directorates of the Popular Mobilization Forces and some security and military ministries.
According to the source, who spoke to Shafaq News Agency, integrating the members of the armed factions who agreed to hand over their weapons to the government and join the government institution requires large financial Read more…
Hebrew newspaper: Bin Salman is ready to recognize Israel, and his father is the “obstacle”.
2026-05-27
Shafaq News – Middle East
Evangelical leader and ally of US President Donald Trump, Mike Evans, reported that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told him during a private meeting that he was ready to recognize Israel “today,” but that his father, King Salman, still constituted an “obstacle” to that, according to the Hebrew newspaper “Jerusalem Post”.
Evans said: “When I spoke to the Crown Prince, he told me that he would recognize Israel today, but he said that Read more…
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Al-Hakim renews his support for the Al-Zidi government and calls for confronting the economic challenges in Iraq.
2026-05-27
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Wednesday, Ammar al-Hakim, leader of the National State Coalition Forces, renewed his support for the current Iraqi government headed by Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi, calling for the development of economic plans to address the financial challenges facing the country.
In his Eid prayer sermon in Baghdad, Al-Hakim said that the region and the world are witnessing rapid political, economic and security transformations, and that Iraq today faces Read more…
An 88-day blackout in Iran ends… Behind the scenes of the longest digital isolation in modern history
2026-05-27
Shafaq News – Follow-up
The Iranian street breathed a sigh of relief after 88 days of total digital isolation, as global internet service began to flow again on lines and phones, thus closing the chapter on the longest and strangest period of network outage the world has witnessed in its modern history.
The global network began to return slowly and gradually since Tuesday evening (May 26, 2026), and on Wednesday most of the telecommunications companies, mobile phone providers and landlines in Iran have fully restored their connection to the international system. Read more…
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US report: Iraq may need 4 months to restore most of its oil production after the war
2026-05-27
Shafaq News – Follow-up
S&P Global estimated that Iraq and other oil-producing countries in the Middle East may need about four months to restore nearly 80% of the oil production levels recorded in February 2026, following the disruptions caused by the war in the region and the disruption of exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
The corporation stated in a report, which was followed by Shafaq News Agency, that Iraq was among the countries that reduced its production during the early stages of the conflict as a result of storage restrictions and export Read more…
Al-Sadr announces the separation of the “Peace Brigades” from his movement and the joining of its members to the state.
2026-05-27
Shafaq News – Najaf
On Wednesday, the leader of the Shiite National Movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, announced the separation of the “Peace Brigades” from the movement and the joining of its members to the state, while calling on the “Popular Mobilization Forces” to separate from “partisan and sectarian” orders.
Al-Sadr said in a statement, which was received by Shafaq News Agency, that “the decision came from the general interest of the nation, and in line with the dangers surrounding the nation.” Read more…
Al-Zaydi welcomes the joining of “Saraya al-Salam” to the state and calls on factions to follow the same path
2026-05-27
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Wednesday, Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ali Faleh al-Zaidi praised the position announced by the leader of the Shiite National Movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, which included the integration of the Saraya al-Salam formations into the state and placing them under the command of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
Al-Zaydi said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that this step represents “an important path to strengthening internal stability, consolidating the principle of restricting weapons to the state, and supporting Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 5-26-2026
5-26-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff They’re screaming at you from so many different angles that rate is about to change. It’s not a secret. All of this information came forward since the new government has been in position. Remember they told us it’ll be the new government that introduces Iraq to the next stage, next phase…That means when they’ve gone international. Read more…
Al-Saadawi: Addressing the monetary crisis cannot be achieved by raising the exchange rate.
5-26-2026
Information/Special..
MP Abdul Hadi Al-Saadawi confirmed on Tuesday that addressing the monetary and economic situation in Iraq requires a comprehensive package of government measures, indicating that raising the exchange rate alone is not enough to achieve financial stability.
Al-Saadawi told Al-Maalouma News Agency, “Addressing the economic crisis must begin with clear government steps, not just by adjusting or raising the exchange rate, but by controlling the Read more…
Saleh’s statement: Joining the Maritime Aid Organization enhances confidence in Iraqi ports.
2026/05/26
The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed on Tuesday that Iraq’s accession to the agreement establishing the International Maritime Aid Organization enhances investors’ confidence in Iraqi ports and reduces transportation costs, noting that the step of joining the international organization supports the development of the Faw port and the diversification of the Iraqi economy.
Saleh said in a press statement followed by Al-Furat News that “this joining is not limited to being a technical or organizational procedure, but it carries Read more…
Al-Gharibawi: It is truly astonishing that an oil-rich country does not own a single tanker for its exports!
5-26-2026
Information / Special..
Former member of the parliamentary Oil and Gas Committee, Bassem Al-Gharibawi, raised questions on Monday regarding Iraq’s lack of a maritime fleet for transporting and exporting oil, and the country’s complete dependence on foreign companies.
Al-Gharibawi told Al-Maalouma that “Iran allowed Iraq to export its oil,” but “the lack of oil tankers prevented this,” holding previous governments “responsible for the failure to manage the oil file and the failure to allocate or purchase tankers Read more…
Maliki’s coalition: The remaining ministerial portfolios will be decided within days, and the nominated names have not changed.
5-26-2026
Information / Baghdad…
Imran Karkoush, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed on Tuesday that the next few days will witness the final decision on the remaining ministerial cabinet positions, noting that the current negotiations are still revolving around the same previous nominated names.
Karkoush told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “political activity is continuing among the various forces to reach a final agreement on the vacant portfolios,” noting that “the names nominated to take over these ministries are still the same ones that are Read more…
A member of parliament warns of impending inflation in the Iraqi economy and calls on the government to implement emergency plans.
5-26-2026
Information / Baghdad…
MP Bassem Al-Gharabi warned on Tuesday of an impending wave of inflation looming over the Iraqi economy due to the financial mismanagement pursued by successive governments, calling on the new Prime Minister to adopt urgent plans to avert the crisis.
Al-Gharabi told Al-Maalouma that “the country’s almost total dependence on oil revenues and the fluctuation of their prices in global markets has caused clear confusion in the formulation of federal budgets in Iraq,” noting that “this one-sided rent has produced successive and cumulative Read more…
Al-Lami: Stopping gas flaring in Iraqi fields will be achieved by early 2027
5-26-2026
The former member of the Parliamentary Energy Committee, Ali al-Lami, confirmed on Tuesday that halting gas flaring in Iraqi oil fields will become a tangible reality during the first quarter of 2027, provided the current pace of work continues.
Speaking to Al-Maalomah, al-Lami stated, “Stopping gas flaring in Iraqi oil fields is of paramount importance due to its significant environmental and health implications.” He pointed out that “this step will contribute to utilizing vast quantities of gas and transforming it into a vital economic resource Read more…
Sadiqoun: Re-nominating the rejected ministers is a flawed move, and the cabinet will be finalized after the Eid holiday.
5-26-2026
Information / Special..
MP Mohammed Karim, from the Sadiqun bloc, revealed today, Tuesday, that there is a political agreement stipulating the completion of the ministerial cabinet of Prime Minister Ali al-Zidi’s government after the Eid al-Adha holiday.
Karim told Al-Maalouma that “the political forces are moving towards passing the remaining ministerial portfolios within Parliament,” describing “the insistence of some parties on putting forward the same names that did not gain confidence in the previous session as a shameful matter.” Read more…
Iran: Internet restored to its previous state after months of restrictions
2026-05-26
Shafaq News – Tehran
On Monday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian instructed the Ministry of Communications to restore the global internet to its state before the outbreak of protests and security tensions last January.
The decision comes after a period of widespread restrictions on access to the international network that lasted for about 87 days, according to Iranian media Read more…
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Al-Zaydi criticizes the work of the Financial Control Bureau and directs the use of international companies.
2026-05-26
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi criticized the work of the Financial Control Bureau in Iraq, directing the formation of a central committee from the Ministry of Finance and the use of international companies to improve the work of the Bureau.
Al-Zaydi said in a recorded speech during a cabinet session, “The Financial Control Bureau is the most important oversight institution in Iraq, as well as in the region, and I have some observations about its work, because some documents Read more…
Iraq is gradually returning to the Indian market with its crude oil.
2026-05-26
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Trade data showed that India, the world’s third-largest oil importer, has turned to increasing its purchases of crude from Latin America and Africa after supplies from the Middle East were disrupted by military tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
According to data from Kpler, India halted imports of Iraqi oil during April due to the crisis-related export stoppage, before resuming imports on a limited scale during May at around 41,000 barrels per day, a significant Read more…
