A sharp decline in the Iranian currency pushes the dollar to 233,000 tomans.
2026-09-09
Shafaq News – Tehran
The Iranian currency continued its decline against the US dollar on Wednesday, with the price of the American currency exceeding the 230,000 toman mark in the free market, amid sharp fluctuations that coincided with the escalation of military confrontation in the region.
According to data from the Iranian exchange market, which was monitored by Read more…
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CENTCOM: Iranian oil tankers are part of a multi-billion dollar network to fund the Revolutionary Guard
2026-09-09
Shafaq News – Washington/Tehran
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on Wednesday that the Iranian oil tankers it targeted last week are part of a clandestine network worth billions of dollars, used to fund the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and its proxies.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that US forces destroyed 10 Iranian oil tankers last week, asserting that these tankers were linked to a network it described as secretive, which provides Read more…
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To boost oil reserves, trial pumping operations begin at the new Samawah storage facility.
2026-09-09
Shafaq News – Al-Muthanna
On Wednesday, the technical and engineering staff at the Samawah refinery began the trial pumping of oil products to the new Samawah depot belonging to the Oil Pipelines Company, via a temporary pumping station.
In an official statement, the director of the refinery department, Khaled Naama Hassan, confirmed that the technical, administrative and safety requirements have been completed, in coordination with the oil pipeline and oil products distribution companies, in preparation Read more…
300 companies from 12 countries at the Erbil Real Estate Exhibition
2026-09-09
Shafaq News – Erbil
The seventh International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition kicked off in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, on Wednesday, with the participation of 300 specialized companies representing 12 countries.
The exhibition was opened by the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani, and is scheduled to run for four days.
The head of the Investment Authority in the region, Mohammed Shukri, said during a speech he delivered Read more…
Iraqi Planning Ministry discusses with a delegation from Erbil securing the Kurdistan Region’s share in the 2027 budget
2026-09-09
Shafaq News – Baghdad / Erbil
On Wednesday, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Planning, Maher Hammad Johan, discussed with a delegation from the Kurdistan Regional Government, headed by the Chief of Staff of the Regional Council of Ministers, Omid Sabah, the draft of the Federal General Budget Law for the year 2027 and the confirmation of the region’s financial entitlements therein.
A statement issued by the ministry said that the meeting discussed the investment budget for the coming year 2027, and finding ways to secure the region’s share of the budget. Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-8-2026
9-8-2026 Newshound Guru Stephen Article: “Central Bank Governor: As of today there are no international sanctions on the Iraqi banking sector” Can you say internationally accepted currency, internationally traded currency!? Ding, ding, ding. This article is critical…We now have an official CBI statement that gives the broader banking reform context…This is confirming restrictions and sanctions have been lifted. Iraq can begin to function and operate on a global scale on the international stage which is something we have always needed to see. This is very very exciting. Read more…
Parliamentary Integrity Committee announces recovery of more than one trillion dinars in corruption funds
9-8-2026
Information/Special…
Member of the Parliamentary Integrity Committee, Talib al-Baydani, announced on Tuesday the recovery of more than one trillion dinars in the recent period, stressing that there will be no settlements with those involved in stealing public funds.
Al-Baydani told the Information Agency, “There will be no settlement with those who stole the money of the Iraqi people. The government is continuing its fight against corruption, and settlements may occur before judicial rulings are issued, provided that all stolen Read more…
Yeni Şafak: Türkiye looks forward to the swift implementation of the development road project with Iraq
9-8-2026
The Speaker of the Turkish Parliament, Numan Kurtulmus, announced at a joint press conference held in Ankara on Tuesday that the 1,200-kilometer trade corridor will connect Asian and European economies, expressing his hope that this strategic project will be fully operational as soon as possible. The
Turkish newspaper Yeni Şafak reported, in a report translated by Al-Maalomah News Agency, that “the Speaker of the Turkish Parliament expressed his hope that the development corridor project linking Iraq and Turkey will be fully Read more…
The Central Bank sends a message to depositors of Al-Taif Bank: Withdrawals will be gradual and organized.
2026-09-08
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, the Central Bank of Iraq reassured depositors of Al-Taif Islamic Bank that their financial rights are protected, stressing that imposing guardianship on the bank comes within supervisory and preventive measures aimed at protecting depositors’ funds.
The Central Bank stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that “the rights of depositors of Al-Taif Islamic Bank are preserved,” explaining that “imposing guardianship on the bank Read more…
Al-Amshani: The American withdrawal will bring large and reputable companies into Iraq.
9-8-2026
Information/Exclusive..
MP Sakr Al-Amshani, from the Sadiqun bloc, confirmed on Tuesday that the American withdrawal from Iraq will contribute to strengthening the investment environment and opening the way for large and reputable companies to enter the country, within the agreements and guarantees put in place by the government.
Al-Amshani told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “companies will enter Iraq in greater numbers after Read more…
Trump: Our blockade is strong and effective… and Iran announces it has “captured” an American submarine
2026-09-08
Shafaq News – Washington/Tehran
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the US armed forces are doing “incredible” work, considering the embargo imposed on Iran to be “very strong and effective,” coinciding with the announcement by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard that it had “caught” an American drone submarine in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump added in a speech that Iran will not be able to possess a nuclear weapon, stressing that American efforts have prevented Tehran from getting close to achieving this goal.
In response, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced in a statement: “This morning, the Revolutionary Guard’s Read more…
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Al-Nasiri: An American veto is behind the delay in completing Al-Zidi’s cabinet.
9-8-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Bilal al-Nasiri, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed the existence of an American veto preventing the completion of the government cabinet. He pointed out that the political blocs have submitted their candidates to the Prime Minister to fill the vacant ministerial positions.
Al-Nasiri told Al-Maalouma, “The State of Law Coalition is striving to finalize the cabinet and ensure a vote on the candidates for the vacant ministerial portfolios in al-Zaidi’s government in order to alleviate Read more…
The 2027 budget is at the mercy of fluctuations… Borrowing and grants are alternatives to bridge the funding gap.
9-8-2026
Information / Report…
In a move revealing a strategic shift in the management of the country’s finances, the outlines of a new phase are beginning to take shape within the corridors of economic decision-making in Iraq. This phase is based on rearranging funding priorities and bridging financial gaps through alternative mechanisms. The governmental and legislative compass is now directly pointing towards adopting a law on internal and external borrowing, alongside activating the grants and donations portfolio, as key tools for managing current obligations. Read more…
“Very soon”… Al-Khafaji speaks of understandings to finalize the appointments for the Ministries of Interior and Defense
9-8-2026
Information/Special…
MP Abdul Hamza al-Khafaji, from the Idrak Movement, confirmed on Tuesday that the issue of the Ministries of Interior and Defense will be resolved in the coming days, following agreements reached between political blocs regarding the approval of the ministerial candidates.
Al-Khafaji told the Information Agency, “Parliament will resolve the issue of the Ministries of Interior and Defense in the coming days, after the political blocs agreed to approve them and end the vacancies in these two ministries.” Read more…
Deputy Prime Ministers “disrupt” the coordination framework meeting and spark a dispute between Maliki and Khazali
2026-09-08
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, various sources within the coordination framework revealed details of the meeting held yesterday by the leaders of the Shiite House, which witnessed clashes between the State of Law Coalition led by Nouri al-Maliki and the Sadiqun Movement led by Qais al-Khazali, regarding the positions of deputy prime ministers.
A source told Shafaq News Agency that “the periodic meeting held by the Coordination Framework in the presence of Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi witnessed bickering and mutual recrimination Read more…
Iraq: More than 11,000 government employees are illiterate
2026-09-08
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Education revealed on Tuesday that more than 11,000 employees in state institutions, both civilian and military, are illiterate.
The Ministry of Education spokesman, Karim Al-Sayed, said in a statement on the occasion of International Literacy Day, as reported by Shafaq News Agency, that surveys related to the recent population census showed that the percentage of Iraqis who cannot read and write is 15.3%, estimating their number at about 6.5 million to 6.9 million Iraqis. Read more…
Iraqi factions have made their decision: sovereignty in exchange for weapons.
2026-09-08
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, armed factions in Iraq affirmed that the issue of restricting weapons cannot be separated from achieving full sovereignty for Iraq, while considering that the September 30th deadline represents a test of the seriousness of the United States and the international coalition in implementing their commitments to the Iraqi government. Read more…
From 40 to 42 years old… Parliament completes amendment to the Internal Security Forces Service and Retirement Law
2026-09-08
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, the Parliamentary Committee on Security and Defense completed the draft of the second amendment to the Internal Security Forces Service and Retirement Law.
Committee member MP Othman Al-Shaibani said in a statement to Shafaq News Agency that the age for optional retirement will be from 40 to 42 years, provided that the actual service is not less than 15 years. Read more…
Zelensky hints at a return to peace talks with Russia
2026-09-08
Shafaq News – Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that Washington is looking into de-escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine over the coming winter, suggesting the possibility of resuming peace negotiations.
Zelensky told the American website Axios that a trilateral round of negotiations between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia is possible, indicating that this possibility exists and no decision has yet been made. Read more…
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Washington tightens its naval blockade on Tehran… and Iran warns with new missiles
2026-09-08
Shafaq News – Washington / Tehran
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday that it is continuing to impose a complete naval blockade on Iran in the Arabian Sea, noting that 94 commercial vessels were redirected and 3 other vessels were disabled to ensure compliance with the embargo.
In contrast, the Secretary-General of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, confirmed in a post on the “X” platform that Washington had received a “clear warning” Read more…
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