Parliamentarian: Prices have risen by 30%… and the government has failed to control the exchange rate.
2026-10-20
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, MP Duha al-Sadkhan, from the “National Approach” bloc, said that the government has failed to control the exchange rate of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar in the parallel market, which has affected the prices of various goods, especially food, fruits, vegetables, medicines, and basic necessities for citizens.
Al-Sadkhan told Shafaq News Agency that food prices have increased by about 30%, which has affected citizens, especially those with daily income. Read more…
Baghdad Governor: 192,000 plots allocated to Baghdad under the Al-Zaidi initiative; applications will be accepted soon.
10-20-2026
Baghdad Governor Atwan al-Atwani announced on Tuesday that the capital’s share of the initiative to distribute one million residential plots free of charge to citizens, launched by Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zubaidi, amounts to about 192,000 plots. He confirmed that preparations have begun to meet the necessary requirements for implementing the initiative and to identify a number of sites designated for this purpose. Al-Atwani told the official news Read more…
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10-19-2026 Intel Guru Reset Intelligence There is a lot to be excited about this month. October has already given us more to work with than any month this year, and it is not over yet…I am more optimistic than I have been in a long time. Read more…
Central Bank: Fees imposed on currency damaged due to negligence
10-19-2026
The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Monday fees for currency damaged due to neglect.
The bank’s media director, Haider Ghazi, told the official agency that “requests to replace damaged currency are received directly through banks, as any citizen can visit the bank to deposit the damaged cash amounts.”
He explained that “some banks do not accept damaged currency, which has Read more…
Iranian officials: Tehran seeks to punish Trump in the midterm elections
10-19-2026
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A report by The Washington Post on Monday confirmed that for the Iranian leadership, the next few weeks represent a critical period. With the expectation that Trump will become less concerned about rising energy prices after the midterm elections, Tehran is rushing to inflict as much damage as possible at the moment, by escalating its attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian officials and diplomats in the region. Read more…
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Samsung signs strategic partnership to expand digital solutions in Iraq
10-19-2026
Baghdad-Mail
Samsung Electronics Levant and Asiacell signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at expanding their cooperation in Iraq, and making Samsung devices, services and technological solutions more widely available to individuals and companies.
Under this strategic partnership, Samsung devices will be available through Asiacell’s channels dedicated to individuals and the business sector, through specialized programs that give subscribers greater flexibility in purchasing and a wider range of options. Read more…
The Christian alliance demands a ministerial portfolio for its constituents based on merit, not quotas.
2026-10-19
Shafaq News – Erbil
The Christian Alliance called on Monday evening for the preservation of their legal and constitutional rights in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq, stressing the need for ministerial portfolios allocated to the components to be based on competence and academic qualifications, not political quotas.
This came during a meeting held by the Christian Alliance in the city of Erbil, attended by representatives of various Christian groups (Chaldeans, Syriacs, Assyrians, and Armenians). Read more…
Government advisor: The success of the damaged currency exchange platform depends on ease of use and speed of completion.
10-19-2026
The economic advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, stated on Monday that the Central Bank of Iraq’s decision to establish an electronic system for replacing damaged currency is a positive and important step towards modernizing banking services, simplifying procedures, reducing bureaucracy, and enhancing transparency and efficiency in providing services to citizens. Salih told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “the decision reflects a trend towards employing technology in developing institutional work, which Read more…
An economist warns of ballooning government spending and calls for a 25% reduction.
10-19-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Economic expert Nasser al-Kinani warned on Monday of the increased financial burden on the budget due to the growing number of requests submitted by ministries and state institutions for inclusion in next year’s budget.
Al-Kinani told Al-Maalouma, “Each ministry has submitted a list of its budget needs to the government. The Ministry of Planning is responsible for reviewing these lists and allocating funds to each ministry according to its specific requirements. The same applies to the provinces and the Kurdistan Region.” Read more…
Parliament threatens to summon Al-Zidi and the Central Bank Governor over dollar instability
10-19-2026
Information / Baghdad –
Member of Parliament Ahmed al-Moussawi warned on Monday of the continued fluctuations in the dollar exchange rate on the parallel market, stressing that Parliament intends to summon Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and the Governor of the Central Bank if they fail to control the markets within a short period.
Al-Moussawi told the Information Agency, “The exchange rate of the US dollar Read more…
The Zaidi government is knocking on the doors of international dependency and ignoring sovereign alternatives.
10-19-2026
The Al – Zaidi government is facing a barrage of political and economic criticism following leaked information about its formal request for a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Observers have described this move as “economic suicide,” the price of which will be paid directly by ordinary citizens.
While the government seeks quick solutions to address the upcoming budget deficit, financial experts believe that turning to international institutions is a misguided and ill-conceived choice, especially given the existence of Read more…
Al-Yassiri: Amending the constitution is a national necessity to eliminate redundant layers and end the quota system.
10-19-2026
Information/Special…
MP Hayam Al-Yasiri reiterated her call on Monday for fundamental amendments to the Iraqi Constitution, stressing that the current stage requires eliminating all redundant administrative and oversight bodies that drain the state, foremost among them the provincial councils, as well as ending the unproductive practice of power-sharing and quotas. Read more…
Iraq is turning to the IMF for a potential loan of up to $9 billion.
10-19-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Political and economic affairs researcher Nabil Jabbar al-Tamimi revealed on Monday that Iraq is preparing to borrow between $5 billion and $9 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a precautionary measure to address its severe financial crisis and support the stability of its balance of payments. He emphasized that Iraq is the second most economically Read more…
Daham: The government is bound by the Federal Court’s decisions regarding the election of the four deputies.
10-19-2026
Information/Special…
Political affairs researcher Mohammed Daham affirmed on Monday that the government is obligated to abide by the decisions issued by the Federal Supreme Court regarding the four MPs elected to the premiership and the legal nature of this election, stressing the necessity of resorting to the constitution to resolve this issue.
Daham told Al-Maalouma that “the Federal Court bears the responsibility Read more…
The Iraqi government has directed the prosecution of those inciting and obstructing the monopoly of weapons, in accordance with the counter-terrorism law.
2026-10-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, the Iraqi government directed that those inciting and obstructing the process of restricting weapons to the state be prosecuted, in accordance with the anti-terrorism law.
The Prime Minister’s Media Office said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency: The government affirms that the freedom of opinion, expression, and media work, which are constitutionally and legally guaranteed, are exercised in the Iraqi national space within the framework of the law, respect for public order, and the rights of citizens, and they may not be used as a means to Read more…
Al-Zaydi resorts to “international crises” to solve Iraq’s problems
2026-10-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi discussed finding solutions and dismantling the economic crises with Robert Malley, President of the International Crisis Group and its Middle East Director.
The Prime Minister’s Media Office said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that “Al-Zaidi received the Honorary President of the International Read more…
Al-Zaydi directs an increase in oil production and assigns his deputy to follow up on the matter.
2026-10-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi directed the Ministry of Oil to take practical steps to increase oil production and maximize revenues, in light of the damage inflicted on Iraq by the events taking place in the region.
The directives came during a visit by Al-Zaidi to the Ministry of Oil headquarters in Baghdad, his second since the formation of the government five months ago. During the visit, he chaired a meeting of the ministry’s senior staff, in the presence of the Deputy Read more…
The dollar exchange rate has reached 169,000 dinars in Iraqi markets.
2026-10-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad/Erbil
On Monday morning, the exchange rate of the US dollar recorded a new high in the markets of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, and in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region.
A correspondent for Shafaq News Agency said that the price of the dollar rose in the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges in Baghdad to 168,600 dinars for 100 dollars, compared to yesterday, Sunday, when it reached 168,000 dinars for 100 dollars. Read more…
The Minister of Finance directs Al-Rafidain Bank to release employee loans.
2026-10-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, Finance Minister Faleh Sari directed the management of Al-Rafidain Bank to release financial loans for employees and facilitate the procedures for obtaining them, with a focus on shortening the time required to complete transactions and simplifying the application steps, in addition to providing the necessary banking facilities for the private sector and enabling its companies to access financing. Read more…
From Baghdad, Washington warns of Iranian attacks and the closure of airspace.
2026-10-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The US Embassy in Iraq on Sunday urged its citizens in the Middle East to exercise caution given the complex security situation, warning of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions.
The embassy stated in a ” security alert ” issued on October 18, 2026, that Americans should monitor the operations of airports and airlines, check the Read more…
