Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 6-18-2026
6-18-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff Nothing is going to happen with the rate change till after the government’s formed. If you don’t see the government formed, the rate can’t possibly change. The government has to be formed for the rate to possibly change…The government formation is the biggest giant secret within Iraq right now because they don’t want you to know when the rate is changing. The fact that they’re keeping it a secret confirms to you it’s the lynch pin to the rate change. You hide what’s most important. Read more…
Ali Al-Alaq was relieved of his position as Governor of the Central Bank and Nizar Nasser was appointed in his place.
6-18-2026
An informed source reported on Thursday (June 18, 2026) that the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, was relieved of his post, and Nizar Nasser was assigned to manage the Central Bank in his place.
The source said that “Nizar Nasser has been assigned to manage the Central Bank,” noting that “this came after the dismissal of the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, from his position.”
He added that “the decision to dismiss and appoint the new governor has come into effect,” indicating that Read more…
Kuwait cancels “force majeure” for oil and discusses Hormuz security with Iran
2026-06-18
Shafaq News – Kuwait
The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation announced on Thursday that it has lifted all “force majeure” notices it had issued during the war, confirming that the decision came into effect immediately with the improvement of conditions and the resumption of commercial shipping in the region.
The corporation said it plans to increase oil production to two million barrels per day within one week, coinciding with Read more…
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Economist: The 2026 budget train has left the station… the government is patching up the deficit by borrowing.
6-18-2026
Information / Special..
Economic expert Basil Al-Obaidi confirmed today, Thursday, that insisting on preparing and approving the general budget at this time is “a form of absurdity” and has no benefit whatsoever, at a time when the country’s financial affairs are being managed by “patchwork” and borrowing from banks.
Al-Ubaidi told Al-Maalomah that “the train has already left the station. Iraq is now staggering at the end of the sixth month, and the bureaucratic processes involved in approving the budget will inevitably hinder and delay it until next September.” He added that “a budget approved for only three months of a fiscal year that is nearing its end is worthless.” Read more…
Barak’s map and a “conciliation” ministry and authorization… Al-Zaydi gets the framework and achieves his demand
2026-06-18
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, informed sources within the coordination framework revealed details of the meeting of the framework’s forces, which was held in the presence of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and most of the political and party leaders of the Shiite House forces .
The source confirmed to Shafaq News Agency that “the framework forces have indirectly authorized the Prime Minister to choose candidates for the controversial ministries (Defense, Interior, Read more…
Ahead of Washington-Tehran negotiations, the Pakistani Prime Minister cancels his visit to Switzerland.
2026-06-18
Shafaq News – Islamabad: Pakistani media reported on Thursday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has canceled his visit to Switzerland ahead of the scheduled start of negotiations between Tehran and Washington on Friday. Pakistani television stated that “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s planned visit to Switzerland has been canceled, without specifying a reason.” The television station added that “the US-Iranian technical negotiations will begin separately.” Pakistani media quoted a source in the Prime Minister’s office as Read more…
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He moved to directly support al-Zaydi’s selection of security ministers.
6-18-2026
Information/Baghdad…
On Thursday, Abdul Samad al-Zarkoushi, a member of the Coordination Framework, confirmed that there is a trend toward supporting the option of the Prime Minister directly selecting security ministers, for several reasons.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, al-Zarkoushi said, “The Prime Minister, as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, possesses the constitutional authority to manage security files.” He explained that “there is currently a trend to support the Prime Minister directly selecting security ministers, Read more…
Urgent: Source for Al-Furat News: Nizar Nasser appointed as Governor of the Central Bank
2026/06/18
An informed source revealed today, Thursday, that Nizar Nasser has been assigned the position of Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq. Read more…
The State of Law coalition is demanding an emergency session to decide on the remaining ministerial appointments.
6-18-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Imran Karkoush, a member of the State of Law Coalition, stressed the need to resolve the issue of the ministerial cabinet and to form a fully constituted government, pointing to the importance of holding an emergency parliamentary session in response to the call of the Coordination Framework in order to resolve the remaining ministerial portfolios.
Karkoush told Al-Maalomah, “The coordination framework had previously called for a session of the House of Representatives to finalize the government file and complete Read more…
A member of parliament reveals a possible date for completing the vote on the cabinet.
6-18-2026
Information/Baghdad ..
MP Mukhtar Al-Moussawi revealed on Thursday that the vote on the ministerial cabinet of Ali Al-Zidi’s government may be completed in the middle of next July.
Al-Moussawi told Al-Maalouma that “Iraq’s situation is delicate and sensitive, and requires all political forces to work on accelerating the pace of understandings in order to complete the agreement on the candidates for the nine ministerial portfolios that the House of Representatives did not vote on Read more…
Cabinet formation: Advanced negotiations underway to finalize remaining names before al-Zidi’s visit to Washington
6-18-2026
The Iraqi political scene is witnessing rapid activity to resolve one of the most prominent outstanding issues in the government formation process: completing Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi’s cabinet. This comes amid growing indications that political forces are nearing final agreements on the remaining ministerial posts. These moves coincide with efforts within the Coordination Framework to review certain government arrangements, including the potential elimination of deputy prime minister positions and a reduction in what is described as administrative bloat, as well as a reconsideration of Read more…
Al-Zaydi appoints Basim al-Badri as head of the National Security Service, replacing al-Basri.
6-18-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi appointed Basim al-Badri as head of the intelligence service on Thursday, replacing al-Basri.
An informed source stated that “al-Zaidi appointed Basim al-Badri to head the National Security Service, succeeding al-Basri.” The source
added that “this appointment comes within the framework of administrative changes Read more…
The coordination framework is discussing the results of Tom Barrack’s visit to Baghdad and the completion of the government cabinet.
2026-06-18
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The coordinating framework that brings together the ruling Shiite political forces in Iraq discussed on Wednesday evening the recent visit of US envoy Tom Barrack to the capital Baghdad, and the completion of the government cabinet of Ali al-Zaidi.
The framework stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that it held its 281st periodic meeting in the office of Humam Hamoudi, in the presence of the Prime Minister, to discuss the latest political, security and economic developments Read more…
Switzerland confirms: Washington-Tehran talks in Bürgenstock will take place tomorrow
2026-06-18
Shafaq News – Follow-up
The Swiss Foreign Ministry confirmed on Thursday that preliminary talks between the United States and Iran will be held at the Bürgenstock mountain resort on Friday , following the signing of a ceasefire agreement between Tehran and Washington .
The ministry said in a statement, reported by Reuters, that “as of now, the plan is still to hold a meeting between the United States and Iran, along with mediators Pakistan and Qatar and other concerned countries , tomorrow in Bürgenstock to conduct preliminary negotiations on the implementation Read more…
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A new shipment of gasoline has arrived; a giant tanker has begun unloading its cargo at the Khor Al-Zubair port in Basra.
2026-06-18
Shafaq News – Basra
An official source at the General Company for Iraqi Ports reported on Thursday that technical procedures have begun to unload a giant oil tanker carrying a large shipment of imported gasoline fuel for the account of the Iraqi Oil Marketing Company (SOMO), at the docks of Khor Al-Zubair port in Basra Governorate.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that the tanker, named “NAVIG8 MONTIEL” and supplied by “ADNOC GLOBAL TRADING”, docked at the port to begin unloading its cargo of approximately (37,500) tons. Read more…
Regional trade shifts: Iran turns to Iraq to secure the flow of its goods.
2026-06-18
Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran is moving towards strengthening the use of Iraq as an alternative trade route, after some traditional shipping routes through the UAE faltered and gas supplies to the Iraqi market declined, which was reflected in the volume of trade exchange between the two countries during the recent period.
Statements issued by the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, and followed by Shafaq News Agency, indicated that Tehran is working to activate alternative routes for transporting Read more…
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Kirkuk markets a quarter of a million tons of wheat and releases payments for last season’s dues.
2026-06-18
Shafaq News – Kirkuk
The director of the Kirkuk silo, affiliated with the Ministry of Trade, announced on Thursday that the marketed quantities of wheat crop have reached about 250,000 tons, while confirming that the dues of farmers and marketers for the past season, amounting to 70 billion dinars, have reached the relevant banks and the procedures for distributing them have begun.
Kirkuk silo director Hassan Hamdi told Shafaq News Agency that “the quantities of wheat received at the Kirkuk silo and its affiliated sites have reached approximately 250,000 tons so far,” indicating that “the receiving operations are still continuing smoothly Read more…
PetroChina and Indian Oil fail to secure tankers to transport Iraqi oil
2026-06-18
Shafaq News – Follow-up
Reuters reported on Thursday, citing shipping sources, that China’s PetroChina and India’s Indian Oil Corporation have failed to secure supertankers to transport shipments of Iraqi crude from Basra ports recently, amid soaring transport costs and difficulty in finding available vessels.
According to those sources, PetroChina had requested to charter a giant oil tanker (VLCC) to load oil from Iraq between June 25 and 30, but the offers submitted came at high prices that Read more…
Warning: Iraq’s reliance on the Strait of Hormuz exacerbates the risks to its oil exports amid alternative Gulf moves.
2026-06-18
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq, OPEC’s second-largest oil producer, faces increasing challenges in securing its oil exports as Gulf states accelerate the development of alternative routes to transport crude away from the Strait of Hormuz, at a time when Baghdad still relies almost entirely on its southern ports to export most of its oil production to global markets.
An analysis published by Reuters indicates that Iraq is among the countries most vulnerable to any potential Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 6-17-2026
6-17-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff In order for them to complete the government the last remaining 9 ministers have to go through a parliamentary vote…The government formation is the lynch pin to the rate change. When they finish the government formation, the [rate] is going to change quickly after that…They’re not ready to complete the government because they need to do this closer to the rate change…Everything is close. It just all has to happen at the right time. Read more…
