Al-Fayez: Finalizing the cabinet depends on political consensus.
6-3-2026
The head of the Tasmeem parliamentary bloc, Amer al-Fayez, confirmed on Wednesday that discussions are ongoing among political forces to finalize the cabinet formation. He noted that the upcoming parliamentary recess could affect the holding of a vote on the cabinet. Al-Fayez told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “Discussions are still underway among political forces to reach final understandings regarding the completion of the cabinet and filling the vacant ministerial positions.”
He added, “Parliament will enter its legislative recess soon, and if Read more…
A high-level delegation from Kurdistan plans to visit Baghdad to discuss resuming the region’s oil exports.
2026-06-03
Shafaq News – Erbil
A high-level delegation from the Kurdistan Regional Government is scheduled to travel to Baghdad on Wednesday for talks on resuming the region’s oil exports.
According to information obtained by Shafaq News Agency, the Kurdish delegation consists of: Kamal Mohammed, Minister of Natural Resources; Omid Sabah, Chief of Staff of the Council of Ministers; and Amanj Rahim, Secretary of the Council of Ministers. The delegation will hold serious talks regarding the resumption of Kurdistan’s oil exports, and the issue of increasing Read more…
Al-Hakim: Consultations are underway to hold an emergency session to decide on the remaining ministerial portfolios.
2026-06-03
Shafaq News – Al-Muthanna
The head of the National State Forces Alliance, Ammar al-Hakim, announced on Wednesday that Iraqi political forces and parties are conducting intensive consultations to decide on the remaining seats in the government cabinet by holding an emergency session of the House of Representatives, given that there is a mandatory legislative recess that lasts from the beginning of June until July 1st.
Al-Hakim said during a press conference he held in Al-Muthanna Governorate that it is possible to cut short this holiday with an emergency session, in addition to Read more…
IMF: Iraq among the economies most affected by regional turmoil in 2026
2026-06-03
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A report issued by the International Monetary Fund showed that Iraq will be among the economies most affected by regional turmoil during 2026, with clear repercussions on inflation rates, external accounts and public finances.
According to the report, which was reviewed by Shafaq News Agency, Iraq is among a limited group of countries facing double pressures as a result of Read more…
Al-Fayez rules out holding an “emergency” parliamentary session to complete the cabinet.
2026-06-03
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Wednesday, MP Amer Al-Fayez, a leading figure in the coordination framework, ruled out holding a session of the House of Representatives during the coming week, suggesting that the completion of the cabinet will be postponed until after the end of the legislative holiday.
Al-Fayez told Shafaq News Agency that “the Prime Minister and the Coordination Framework are determined to complete the cabinet in order to support Read more…
Exclusive: Al-Zaydi approves plan to integrate factions: 35,000 job opportunities in exchange for surrendering weapons
2026-06-03
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Informed sources revealed details of the recent meeting held by the leaders of the Coordination Framework, in the presence of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and the head of the committee overseeing the disarmament of armed factions, while noting that 35,000 job opportunities have been allocated for members of factions who agree to hand over their weapons.
The sources told Shafaq News Agency that “Al-Zaydi presented to the Coordination Framework the proposals Read more…
Kuwait: Foreigner killed and 63 injured in recent Iranian attack
2026-06-03
Shafaq News – Kuwait
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday that 63 people were injured as a result of the Iranian attack that targeted Kuwait, confirming that the injured included civilians and employees at Kuwait International Airport, as well as a number of travelers.
The ministry said in a statement seen by Shafaq News Agency that it had activated emergency plans and raised the level of preparedness in all hospitals and medical institutions Read more…
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Within two days, al-Zaydi reached an agreement with Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq and Kata’ib al-Imam Ali to implement measures to restrict weapons.
2026-06-03
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi agreed with delegations from the Asaib Ahl al-Haq movement and the Imam Ali Brigades to form a joint committee to implement measures to restrict weapons to the state within the next two days.
The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that “Al-Zaidi received two delegations from the Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq movement and the Imam Ali Read more…
SWOT analysis of the Iraqi economy amidst dollar exchange rate fluctuations: Strategies for protecting citizens and promoting economic stability
6-3-2026
Researcher Shatha Khalil*
“This analysis is based on the SWOT model, which is a strategic framework used to assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that affect the economy.”
The slight rise in the US dollar exchange rate in Baghdad and the limited decline in Erbil may seem like routine daily fluctuations in the currency market, but for Iraq, the implications are far more significant. Iraq remains heavily reliant on imports and oil revenues, meaning that any change in the dollar’s value, however small, has a Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 6-2-2026
6-2-2026 Intel Guru Reset Intelligence On May 27, Muqtada al-Sadr dissolved his own militia, the first faction we watched walk. 2 days later the faction Tehran built and armed lined up behind the same idea, the second domino. Now the whole Framework has signed the order, and it handed the wind-down to one of its own…Not everyone is folding. Harakat al-Nujaba calls the push a US project and will not give up a rifle. But a holdout means less when the men beside it have already set their guns down. Read more…
Al-Jubouri: Parliament is proceeding with holding a session to complete the cabinet during the legislative recess.
6-2-2026
The Information Agency / Baghdad…
MP Iyad al-Jubouri, from the Azm Alliance, confirmed on Monday that the Parliament is moving towards holding a session during the legislative recess to complete the vote on Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi’s cabinet.
Al-Jubouri told the Information Agency, “Parliament is determined to hold a special session to complete the cabinet during the legislative recess in order to fill the vacant ministerial positions and finalize Read more…
American message to Baghdad: We demand an end to threats emanating from Iraqi territory.
2026-06-02
Shafaq News – Washington
The US Chargé d’Affaires in Iraq, Joshua Harris, stressed on Tuesday the importance of reducing threats from Iraqi territory to regional peace in the region.
Harris said in press statements seen by Shafaq News Agency: “I stressed to Iraqi President Nizar Amidi the need to put an end to threats from Iraqi territory,” noting that “the meeting with the Iraqi president discussed the need to take decisive measures to preserve Read more…
Al-Tamimi on completing the cabinet: A sharp political divide may end in the coming days
6-2-2026
Information / Special..
Political analyst Majashaa Al-Tamimi predicted that the cabinet would be completed after Eid al-Adha, noting that the chances of resolving this issue still exist, but the matter remains dependent on the ability of the political forces to reach settlements regarding the contentious ministries.
Al-Tamimi told Al-Maalouma that “the problem does not appear to be technical or administrative as much as it is political,” noting that “some Read more…
The judiciary announces the seizure of funds and properties related to the case of the Deputy Minister of Oil.
2026-06-02
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council announced on Tuesday that preliminary investigations into the case of detained Deputy Oil Minister for Refining Affairs Adnan Mohammed Mahmoud have led to the seizure of dozens of properties and millions of dollars belonging to him and to people connected to the case.
The judiciary’s media office quoted a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, quoting the investigating judge of the Central Anti-Corruption Criminal Court, as saying that the preliminary Read more…
Saleh’s appearance: Strengthening the private sector is key to diversifying the economy and reducing dependence on oil.
2026/06/02
In an analysis of the trends toward diversifying the national economy, the Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, explained on Tuesday that strengthening the role of the private sector is a fundamental pillar in the transition toward a more diversified and sustainable economy.
Saleh told Al-Furat News Agency that “targeting raising the private sector’s contribution to more than 50% of GDP by Read more…
Warnings against increasing the exchange rate without measures to ensure that citizens are not harmed.
6-2-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Abdel Hadi Mouhan warned against increasing the exchange rate in local markets by a government decision without finding solutions and taking measures to ensure that the citizen is not harmed or affected by the increase in the exchange rate.
Mohan told Al-Maalomah, “Iraq is suffering from a shortage of cash liquidity due to the current situation in the region and the tensions in the surrounding region, which will push the government to take some measures Read more…
Al-Fahdawi: Attempts to obstruct the approval of candidates will not hinder the completion of Al-Zidi’s cabinet.
6-2-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Mohammed Al-Fahdawi, a member of the Al-Azm Alliance, confirmed that attempts to obstruct the passage of candidates will not hinder the completion of the ministerial cabinet of Al-Zidi’s government, noting that every party will ultimately get its due despite the obstruction attempts.
Al-Fahdawi told Al-Maalouma that “the delay in finalizing the cabinet and the failure to pass all the candidates presented by Prime Minister Ali Al-Zidi to Parliament is not due to technical Read more…
A new Kurdish alliance will change the equation… The Yekiti and the New Generation are nearing an agreement.
6-2-2026
The Information Agency / Baghdad…
A leader in the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), Ghiath al-Surji, confirmed on Tuesday that the official signing of the alliance with the New Generation Movement will take place soon, within the next few days. He explained that the delay in signing this new alliance was due to the travel of PUK leader Bafel Talabani.
Al-Surji told the Information Agency, “Our anticipated alliance with the New Generation Movement, in addition to the Christian quota, will allow us to have equal seats Read more…
The coordination framework gives the green light to complete the cabinet formation.
6-2-2026
Information/Baghdad…
A member of the Coordination Framework, Uday Abdul-Hadi, confirmed on Tuesday that the Framework’s meeting held the previous evening gave the green light to finalize the remaining ministerial appointments in Ali al-Zaidi’s government, anticipating significant developments next week.
Abdul-Hadi told Al-Maalouma that “the meeting of the Coordination Framework forces, held yesterday evening in Baghdad with all its leaders in attendance, gave the green light to complete the remaining ministerial appointments in Ali al-Zaidi’s government.” Read more…
MP: Reviewing government contracts is a true test in the fight against corruption
6-2-2026
The Information Agency / Baghdad –
MP Ahmed al-Shammari affirmed on Tuesday that initiating a review of contracts concluded by ministries in recent years represents a true test of the seriousness of the government program led by Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi, particularly concerning the reorganization of the administrative and financial performance of state institutions.
Speaking to the Information Agency, al-Shammari stated, “Opening the contracts file is not merely a matter of traditional oversight procedures, but rather a strategic step aimed at uncovering the sources of waste, poor planning, and loopholes that plagued Read more…
