Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 5-24-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 5-24-2026

5-24-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff Article: “At the start of the week…a new update on dollar exchange rates in Iraq” They don’t tell you what the update is. They don’t tell you what’s changing or happening and what the new update’s going to be. At the start of next week, there’s some kind of brand new update on dollar exchange rate. Read more…

Some factions have shown flexibility… Al-Zaydi’s government will open the “weapons control” file after Eid.

Some factions have shown flexibility… Al-Zaydi’s government will open the “weapons control” file after Eid.

2026-05-24

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed government source revealed on Sunday that some political forces and armed factions have shown “flexibility” regarding the issue of restricting weapons to the state, after having been rigid on this matter, indicating that the process of handing over weapons will be within a specific timeframe.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that “most of the forces and factions that were refusing to hand over their weapons have shown some flexibility in the dialogue and are working to find Read more…

Al-Fatlawi: The framework is nearing a two-thirds majority and the passage of sovereign laws.

Al-Fatlawi: The framework is nearing a two-thirds majority and the passage of sovereign laws.

5-24-2026

Information/Special..
Ali Al-Fatlawi, a member of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, confirmed today, Sunday, the ability of the Coordination Framework and its allies to achieve the two-thirds quorum of members of the House of Representatives necessary to pass strategic laws and resolve political entitlements.

Al-Fatlawi told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the current parliamentary and political map confirms the existence Read more…

Iran’s Supreme Leader gives green light for agreement with Washington

Iran’s Supreme Leader gives green light for agreement with Washington

2026-05-24

Shafaq News – Washington
A US official revealed on Sunday that reaching a final agreement with Iran next Sunday seems unlikely, while noting that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has approved the latest agreement.

The official told the American website Axios that “there are files and formulations that still need to be resolved between the two sides,” indicating that “some phrases are of great importance to the United States, while Iran adheres to other formulations.”

He added that “the current disagreements revolve around Read more…

MP reveals when the vacant ministerial portfolios will be filled

MP reveals when the vacant ministerial portfolios will be filled

5-24-2026

Information/Special..
MP Ahmed Shaheed revealed today, Sunday, that intensive political activity is currently taking place behind the scenes to resolve the issue of the remaining ministerial cabinet.

Shahid told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “political blocs are currently engaged in serious discussions and a series of meetings to discuss the names of new ministers as replacements for those who were rejected in the first voting Read more…

A former MP calls on the current parliament to complete reading and voting on pending legislation.

A former MP calls on the current parliament to complete reading and voting on pending legislation.

5-24-2026

Information / Special..
Former MP Zahra Hamza Ali called on the House of Representatives and parliamentary committees on Saturday to expedite the legislation of laws carried over from the previous session, in which the first and second readings were completed but were not put to a vote due to the end of the parliamentary legislative session.

Ali told Al-Maalomah that “among the most prominent of these laws are the Civil Aviation Authority Law and the amendment to the Maritime Authority Law,” noting that they “reached Read more…

Unprecedented activity at the US base near Erbil for the first time in three months

Unprecedented activity at the US base near Erbil for the first time in three months

5-24-2026

Information/Erbil..
Informed sources revealed on Sunday that unprecedented activity was recorded inside the Harir base near Erbil, the largest of its kind in about three months.

A source told Al-Maalomah that “Al-Harir Air Base, where US forces are stationed, has witnessed significant activity since the early morning hours, including a large influx of helicopters, particularly Chinooks, likely originating from US bases in Syria or other locations.” The source added that “this intense activity suggests the possibility of Read more…

A political movement is expected after the Eid holiday to replace “rejected” candidates and make changes to the blocs’ entitlements.

A political movement is expected after the Eid holiday to replace “rejected” candidates and make changes to the blocs’ entitlements.

5-24-2026

The Victory Coalition revealed on Sunday that there is intensive political activity to present new candidates as replacements for the names that failed to gain the confidence of the House of Representatives, and that the matter will be resolved after the Eid al-Adha holiday, while it indicated that changes have occurred in the parliamentary entitlements following recent bloc withdrawals. Coalition spokesman Aqeel al-Rudaini told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “the political forces whose candidates did not receive parliamentary confidence have officially begun selecting replacements,” indicating that “the new names Read more…

Al-Sharaa: “The ministerial exchange” is stronger than any attempt to break the quota system.

Al-Sharaa: “The ministerial exchange” is stronger than any attempt to break the quota system.

5-24-2026

The political analyst Atheer al – Sharaa confirmed on Sunday that the quota system and political agreements continue to govern the formation of governments in Iraq, indicating that no future government will be able to transcend the prevailing political norms established after 2003.
Al-Sharaa told Al-Maalomah news agency, “The political custom that has become entrenched since 2003 and throughout successive governments is based on the principle of power-sharing and consensus among Read more…

Double salaries are straining the budget; an economist warns against printing money and calls for urgent austerity measures.

Double salaries are straining the budget; an economist warns against printing money and calls for urgent austerity measures.

5-24-2026

Information / Baghdad –
Economic expert Hashim al-Haboubi warned the government on Sunday of the dangers of continuing to print local currency, stressing that it will deplete the country’s strategic reserves of gold and hard currency. He called for the implementation of an urgent package of financial reforms, spearheaded by strict government austerity measures.
Al-Haboubi told the Information Agency that “printing local currency will have dire consequences, primarily a decline in the purchasing power of the Iraqi dinar against foreign currencies, especially Read more…

Temporary reassurance is not enough… What awaits the Iraqi economy in the next stage?

Temporary reassurance is not enough… What awaits the Iraqi economy in the next stage?

5-24-2026

Information / Report…
The Iraqi economic scene is witnessing escalating debate regarding the nature of the current financial crisis and how to address it amidst fluctuating oil revenues and challenges related to regional stability, particularly concerning securing employee salaries and the sustainability of public finances.
In this context, economist Hashim al-Haboubi warned against the government resorting to printing local currency as a solution to the financial crisis, arguing that this measure could exacerbate economic pressures and negatively impact the value of the Iraqi dinar. Read more…

Washington: The world will hear good news about Hormuz within hours.

Washington: The world will hear good news about Hormuz within hours.

2026-05-24

Shafaq News – New Delhi
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Sunday that significant progress had been made in the past 48 hours regarding the Strait of Hormuz crisis, suggesting that “good news” would soon be forthcoming in cooperation with the Gulf states.

Rubio said during a joint press conference with his Indian counterpart in New Delhi that “there is progress on the outlines that may contribute to resolving the Strait of Hormuz crisis,” stressing Read more…

Al-Araji: There is a strong understanding between Baghdad and Erbil… and a joint security delegation will visit Tehran soon.

Al-Araji: There is a strong understanding between Baghdad and Erbil… and a joint security delegation will visit Tehran soon.

2026-05-24

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji stated on Sunday that there is a “great” understanding between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government to resolve outstanding disputes and issues in a way that serves the interests of all Iraqi citizens.

Al-Araji said in joint press statements with the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani, in Baghdad, that a high-level joint security delegation from Erbil and Baghdad will visit Read more…

Hopes for a US-Iranian deal are putting pressure on the dollar and supporting the toman.

Hopes for a US-Iranian deal are putting pressure on the dollar and supporting the toman.

2026-05-24

Shafaq News – Tehran
The US dollar fell against the Iranian toman on Sunday, amid rising expectations that an agreement or temporary understanding between Iran and the United States could be reached in the coming hours.

The price of 100 dollars reached about 16.8 million tomans in wholesale transactions, while it recorded 16.7 million tomans in individual transactions, indicating that one dollar was trading between 167,000 and Read more…

Al-Zaidi faces a difficult task… Iraq has become “more fragile” as a result of the regional conflict.

Al-Zaidi faces a difficult task… Iraq has become “more fragile” as a result of the regional conflict.

2026-05-24 02:55

Shafaq News – Translation
Iraq has shown during the conflict that has shaken the Middle East that it is one of the most sensitive and complex battlefields, according to the American magazine Newsweek, which considered that if a preliminary peace agreement is reached, it will be an opportunity for the government of the new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to extend its control, despite the difficulty of this task.

The magazine began by mentioning in a report translated by Shafaq News Agency, the secret Israeli military presence Read more…

A new rapprochement between Baghdad and Erbil: The framework reveals the results of Masrour Barzani’s visit.

A new rapprochement between Baghdad and Erbil: The framework reveals the results of Masrour Barzani’s visit.

2026-05-24

Shafaq News – Baghdad
MP Mukhtar al-Moussawi, a member of the Coordination Framework, affirmed on Sunday that the visit of the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani, to the capital Baghdad represents an important step towards strengthening understandings, noting that this visit comes at a sensitive time in which the country is witnessing complex economic, financial and oil issues that require consensual solutions.

Al-Moussawi told Shafaq News Agency that “the meetings that took place during the visit contributed to achieving Read more…

Leaders flee to Iran… Al-Saadi’s statements lead to clues about internal networks in Iraq

Leaders flee to Iran… Al-Saadi’s statements lead to clues about internal networks in Iraq

2026-05-24

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Informed Iraqi sources revealed on Sunday that the investigations with Iraqi Mohammed Baqir al-Saadi, who is linked to the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, which are currently being conducted with him inside the United States, have led to important and dangerous information about internal networks linked to armed factions in Baghdad.

One of the sources told Shafaq News Agency about exciting details regarding Al-Saadi’s arrest and transfer Read more…

Al-Maliki: The course of democracy must be corrected and the vacant ministries in Al-Zidi’s government must be filled.

Al-Maliki: The course of democracy must be corrected and the vacant ministries in Al-Zidi’s government must be filled.

2026-05-24

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, stressed the need for the Iraqi parliament to decide on granting confidence to the candidates for the vacant ministerial positions in the current federal government headed by Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi.

This came in a joint press conference he held with Masrour Barzani, the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, following a meeting between them in Baghdad, where Maliki confirmed Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 5-23-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 5-23-2026

5-23-2026 Intel Guru Reset Intelligence When the CBI announced the move from 1,460 to 1,300 on February 7, 2023, it executed overnight on a single announcement. The mechanical capacity to reprice exists. What has been missing is the architectural readiness to do it without losing control of the parallel market response. That architectural readiness is what 2025 and 2026 built. Read more…

A member of the Democratic Party speaks about Barzani’s visit to Baghdad

A member of the Democratic Party speaks about Barzani’s visit to Baghdad

5-23-2026

Information / Exclusive…
Wafa Mohammed Karim, a member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), confirmed on Saturday that Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani’s visit to Baghdad is intended to reaffirm the political agreement reached during Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s visit to the region.
Karim stated that “the most prominent issues Barzani will discuss in Baghdad include the oil file and the region’s salaries,” as well as “the customs file and the ASYCUDA system, matters related to the disputed territories, and the implementation of Article 140 of the Constitution.” Read more…