Kurdish opposition: No US withdrawal from Iraq… and military reinforcements are on their way to Erbil
9-11-2026
Information/Duhok…
Independent Kurdish opposition figure Didar Haval refuted claims of a US troop withdrawal on Friday, describing them as a media fabrication being promoted both domestically and internationally for transparently self-serving reasons.
Haval told the Information Agency, “Leaked information from within US troop positions in Erbil province, northern Iraq, indicates that the Marines have not Read more…
Crisis expert: The state needs a genuine review of its financial management system.
9-11-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Crisis expert Ali al-Fariji stressed the need for the government to review the state’s financial management system to prevent a recurrence of the financial crisis, particularly regarding employee salaries.
Al-Fariji told Al-Maalouma, “What is happening today should be a wake-up call for the Iraqi state. The salaries of millions of employees and retirees, as well as essential services, cannot remain almost entirely dependent Read more…
No date set for deciding on the nine ministerial portfolios… Al-Moussawi reveals the latest developments regarding the cabinet.
9-11-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Mukhtar al-Moussawi confirmed on Friday that no final agreement has yet been reached regarding a date for finalizing the nine ministerial portfolios in Ali al-Zaidi’s government.
Al-Moussawi explained to Al-Maalouma that “the meetings and discussions between the political forces in Baghdad have not yet resulted in a final agreement to set a date for the parliamentary session to vote Read more…
Source: Political entities pledged to Trump’s envoy to end the resistance’s weapons and normalize relations with the entity.
9-11-2026
Al-Maalomah/Sulaimaniyah…
A responsible source in Sulaimaniyah Governorate revealed on Friday that influential political figures pledged to US President Donald Trump’s envoy, Tom Barrack, to disarm the resistance, neutralize the role of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), and pave the way for normalization with Israel in exchange for senior positions in the new government.
The source told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “Influential political figures Read more…
Tehran announces a meeting on the Strait of Hormuz with Iraq’s participation.
2026-09-11 07:11
Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced on Friday that it will hold a meeting on the Strait of Hormuz in Oman next Monday, with the participation of Iraq and the Gulf states.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry explained that Monday’s meeting will discuss the results of negotiations between Iran and Oman regarding the establishment of Read more…
Al-Khazali emphasizes “monopolizing weapons” and affirms the constitutionality of the Peshmerga.
2026-09-11
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Secretary-General of the Asaib Ahl al-Haq movement, Qais al-Khazali, affirmed on Thursday that the Peshmerga is a constitutional institution and there is no term for “restricting its weapons,” while pointing to the necessity of restricting the weapons of the factions to the security services, considering September 30th to be a “pivotal moment.”
Al-Khazali said in a televised interview with several satellite channels: “There is no such thing as restricting Read more…
Washington launches “economic sanctions” against Kataib Hezbollah and Hezbollah, and affirms its support for Iraq and Lebanon.
2026-09-11
Shafaq News – Washington
The US State Department announced on Friday new measures under Operation Economic Outcast to target the Iraqi Kataib Hezbollah, the Lebanese Hezbollah, and the financial networks that fuel Iranian activities in the region.
US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigot said in a post on the X platform that his country “stands with Iraq and Lebanon in confronting Tehran’s terrorist proxies.” Read more…
Al-Zaidi returns to the United States after a European tour, carrying three “hot” files.
2026-09-11
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Friday that Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi intends to travel to the United States to participate in the work of the United Nations General Assembly, following the end of his European tour, which includes France and Germany, while indicating that there are efforts to arrange a meeting between him and US President Donald Trump.
The anticipated visit to the United States comes after Read more…
Iraq is considering a draft agreement with Kyrgyzstan to strengthen its position as a trade corridor between Asia and the Gulf.
2026-09-11
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Transport discussed with the Kyrgyz side, via closed-circuit television technology, ways to enhance joint cooperation and develop land transport between the two countries, with the participation of a number of concerned departments and related bodies.
According to an official statement issued by the Ministry, the active role of the General Company for Land Transport was highlighted during the meeting, as Abbas Khazal Hassan, Assistant Read more…
Factions set a condition for restricting weapons in Iraq: a law that applies to everyone.
2026-09-11 01:15
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Friday, a source familiar with the work of the committee formed by the Coordinating Framework for Negotiating with the armed factions revealed that leaders of those factions demanded the enactment of a comprehensive law to restrict and regulate weapons, to be applied to all parties and regions in Iraq, without being limited to Shiite factions.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the armed factions requested that the issue of restricting weapons be Read more…
The path to development: Iraq and Turkey finalize the draft implementation agreement.
2026-09-11
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq and Turkey have completed the final draft of the general agreement for the implementation of infrastructure projects and the development of the transport sector, stemming from the framework memorandum of understanding signed by Transport Minister Wahab Al-Hassani with the Turkish side at the end of last July, in a step that paves the way for completing government approvals, official signing Read more…
Government financial advisor: Al-Zidi’s visit to France and Germany carries an investment message to Europe
9-11-2026
The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed that Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi’s upcoming visit to France and Germany reflects Iraq’s orientation towards an investment partnership with Europe. Salih stated in a statement to the official agency that “the visit comes at an important economic time, and is in line with the transformations reflected by the G7 summit in Evian, France on June 16, 2026, particularly its orientation towards adopting the principle of long-term investment partnerships, Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-10-2026
9-10-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff They’re now ready to send the Oil and Gas law to parliament for approval. This thing’s waited to clear since 2005/07 for the rate to have changed to do this. It’s all coming together now at the same time around the middle of September…They pretty much have given you a back wall for the rate to have changed by September 30th. Read more…
External forces are behind the delay in passing the oil and gas law, while internal efforts are underway to ensure its enactment.
9-10-2026
Information/Report…
For nearly two decades, Iraqis have been waiting for the enactment of the oil and gas law. However, it has remained trapped in the shadows and forgotten corridors of parliament for all this time, with no one even bothering to dust off the file. Efforts in recent years to reintroduce the law and secure its passage have failed. Some political parties assert that external forces are behind the law’s obstruction. However, the current parliamentary session has witnessed Read more…
Al-Mayahi reveals the most prominent laws proposed for political discussions
9-10-2026
The head of the Al-Bayan parliamentary bloc, Abdul Amir Al-Mayahi, revealed on Thursday the most prominent laws currently under political discussion, aimed at reaching agreements for their passage in the coming period. He indicated that the oil and gas law is at the forefront of the laws proposed for debate.
Al-Mayahi told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “There are a number of important Read more…
Al-Jabri: 75% of government factories are not profitable and 25% of them are shut down
9-10-2026
Information/Special…
Member of the Parliamentary Committee on Economy, Trade, and Industry, Safaa al-Jabri, revealed on Thursday that 75 percent of government factories are operating at production levels insufficient to cover employee salaries and operational needs. He also indicated that 25 percent are completely shut down, emphasizing that the government industrial sector requires serious Read more…
Romanowski warns of a “vacuum” after the end of the coalition’s mission: Disarming the factions is a complex challenge.
2026-09-10
Shafaq News – Washington/Mustafa Hashim
Former US Ambassador to Baghdad, Alina Romanowski, affirmed on Thursday that ending the military mission of the international coalition against ISIS requires building alternative and sustainable security partnerships that ensure no security vacuum is left that could threaten the stability of Iraq and the region as a whole.
This came during her participation in a discussion session organized by the Atlantic Council in Washington, which Read more…
After the spectrum… Will the loss of confidence in banks lead to a “liquidity crisis”?
2026-09-10
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Economic experts assure that depositors’ funds in Iraqi banks are not at risk, given the data available so far, or any indicators that would warrant imposing comprehensive restrictions on withdrawals. However, they pointed out that the crisis at Al-Taif Islamic Bank has brought back the loss of confidence in the banking sector to the forefront, and that the spread of fears and rumors may Read more…
Reuters: Iran circumvents sanctions through barter with China and purchases of “air defenses”.
2026-09-10
Shafaq News – Follow-up
Reuters reported on Thursday that Iran has resorted to a barter-like mechanism with China, allowing it to exchange oil for Chinese goods, in an effort to circumvent US sanctions and maintain the flow of imports into the country.
The agency added, quoting sources, that Iranian purchases from China, within the framework of the “oil for goods” mechanism, amounted to Read more…
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Spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief: We are witnessing a daily acceleration in the withdrawal of the international coalition from Iraq.
2026-09-10
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Major General Sabah al-Nu’man, confirmed on Thursday the acceleration of the withdrawal of the US-led international coalition forces against ISIS from Iraq, reiterating the foreign forces’ commitment to the deadline for ending their mission in the country. Read more…
