Workers at the West Qurna 2 oil field are protesting and threatening a strike that could endanger oil production in Basra.
2026-09-08
Shafaq News – Basra
Dozens of engineering, technical and administrative staff working at the West Qurna 2 field in Basra Governorate, in the far south of Iraq, demonstrated on Tuesday to demand the settlement of their contractual status and the disbursement of their financial dues, warning that they would resort to a general strike if their demands were not met within a week.
The protest representative, Mashreq Abdul-Munim, told Shafaq News Agency that the protesters are demanding Read more…
A gap that extends beyond Iraq’s borders… What are the dangers of withdrawing US defenses from Erbil?
2026-09-08
Shafaq News – Special Translation
The National newspaper warned that withdrawing US air defense systems from Iraq, including those stationed in Erbil, could create a security gap that extends beyond Iraq’s borders, at a time when countries in the region are reassessing their defense strategies in light of Iranian missile and drone attacks.
The newspaper, in a report translated by Shafaq News Agency, quoted experts and security officials as saying that withdrawing systems such as “Patriot” and “C-RAM” will remove an important Read more…
With an increase of one ton, Iraq strengthens its gold reserves and continues its global progress.
2026-09-08
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Data from the World Gold Council for August 2026 showed that Iraq maintained its position among the world’s largest gold holders, with an increase in its holdings compared to its last data.
According to data seen by Shafaq News Agency, Iraq’s gold reserves amounted to 175.6 tons, ranking it 28th globally, with gold constituting about 24.8% of its total reserves. The latest data for Iraq dates back to May 2026. Read more…
Al-Hakim: The date for the withdrawal of the international coalition remains unchanged, and the security of Kurdistan is part of the security of Iraq.
2026-09-08
Shafaq News – Duhok
The head of the National State Forces Alliance, Ammar al-Hakim, confirmed on Tuesday that the agreement on the withdrawal of the US-led international coalition forces against ISIS from Iraq will come into effect at the end of September.
Al-Hakim told reporters on the sidelines of his visit to Dohuk province that this withdrawal “is a message of Iraqi recovery, revealing that the country has managed to overcome terrorism with the help of international and regional partners and primarily through Read more…
Spectrum Bank’s guardianship: Will people’s deposits be lost after the Central Bank’s intervention?
2026-09-08 03:30
Sadiq Al-Azraqi
The decision by the Central Bank of Iraq to place Al-Taif Islamic Bank for Investment and Finance under guardianship and appoint a guardian to manage it for 18 months due to the presence of “serious violations” that affected its financial position and the depositors’ funds, according to a letter from the bank that was circulated, has led to concerns, especially from the bank’s customers, about their deposited funds.
Immediately, gatherings took place in front of bank branches, where the crowds Read more…
Oil Minister: Export operations have recovered in Iraq
2026-09-08
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair al-Abadi confirmed on Tuesday that Iraq’s oil exports have recovered after falling to record lows during a period of escalating security and military tensions in the region, while stressing that the country will not experience a fuel shortage crisis again in the future.
This came during his chairmanship of the crisis cell meeting to discuss Read more…
Administrative changes in the Ministry of Finance end the duplication of positions
2026-09-08
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, the Federal Ministry of Finance issued a ministerial order that included administrative changes in a number of its affiliated institutions, as part of organizing work, strengthening executive management, and ending the phenomenon of one person holding more than one position at the same time.
According to the ministerial order, which Shafaq News Agency reviewed, it was decided to terminate the assignment of Ahmed Jawad Hassan from his duties as Director General of the Financial Read more…
Targeting European markets: Iraqi-Turkish plan to establish a joint refinery in Ceyhan port
2026-09-08
Shafaq News – Baghdad / Ankara
Iraq and Turkey have agreed to include the construction of a joint oil refinery in the Turkish city of Ceyhan within a comprehensive energy agreement expected to be signed next year, according to IranOilGas, citing the Iraqi State Oil Marketing Company (SOMO).
According to the source, the refinery will process Iraqi crude oil at the port of Ceyhan on the Mediterranean Sea, with the refined petroleum products being allocated for export to European Read more…
Al-Halbousi from Ankara: We support the peace process in Turkey and are proceeding with the disarmament of factions in Iraq.
2026-09-08
Shafaq News – Ankara
The Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, Hebat al-Halbousi, praised on Tuesday the ongoing peace process in Türkiye and the role of the country’s parliament in this regard, while confirming that the Iraqi authorities are proceeding with the process of disarming the factions.
This came during a joint press conference he held with his Turkish counterpart, Numan Kurtulmus, on the sidelines of his official visit to Ankara. Read more…
The coordinating framework decides to proceed with naming the remaining ministers
9-8-2026
The coordinating framework decided on Monday to proceed with naming the remaining ministers to complete the formation of the government.
A statement from the framework said that “the coordination framework held its periodic meeting in the office of Dr. Haider al-Abadi, and discussed a number of priority political and legislative files.”
He added that “those gathered discussed the Popular Mobilization Forces Law and the importance of completing its legislation in a way that regulates the work of the Authority and strengthens its role within state institutions, in addition to discussing a number of basic laws, most notably the Oil and Gas Law, Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-7-2026
9-7-2026 Intel Guru Reset Intelligence Smaller Notes Only Mean One Thing. A note smaller than 250 dinars is worthless at today’s rate. A state prints one only when it knows the rate is about to change…Baghdad intends to print a banknote that makes no sense at today’s rate. Smaller than the 250-dinar note. Below the smallest note Iraqis carry. At the official rate of 1,310 to the dollar, a 250 note is worth about 19 US cents…A 100-dinar note buys 7 cents. A 50 buys under 4…No government on earth prints paper pennies. The ink alone runs dearer than that. The note would lose money…A state orders a small denomination for one reason: because each unit is about to buy something. You do not mint it for the dinar as it trades today. You mint it for the dinar you have decided to bring back. Read more…
Anadolu Agency: The suspension of US aid to the Peshmerga may signal a change in relations with the regional government.
9-7-2026
The Turkish Anadolu Agency reported on Monday that, according to experts, the potential cessation of US aid to the Peshmerga forces could signal a “transitional phase” in relations between the United States and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). The
report, translated by Al-Maalomah News Agency, quoted Hamza Haddad of the Middle East Security Program at the Center for a New American Security as saying, “The US presence and support have not prevented attacks in Iraq, so reducing US involvement diminishes the justification for targeting the KRG.” Read more…
Iraq calls for opening channels of dialogue between the parties to the conflict in the region.
2026-09-07
Shafaq News – Cairo
On Monday, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein called for opening channels of dialogue and communication between the parties to the conflict in the region, and working to create the appropriate conditions for reaching understandings that contribute to reducing tension and preventing the conflict from escalating.
This came according to a statement from the ministry, received by Shafaq News Agency, during Hussein’s meeting Read more…
Al-Saadi identifies 3 direct causes of corruption in Iraq
9-7-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Former member of the Parliamentary Services Committee, Baqir al-Saadi, identified three direct reasons behind the spread of corruption within state institutions on Monday. He called for opening all files with oversight bodies and tightening measures to protect public funds.
Al-Saadi explained to Al-Maalouma that “corruption is a cancerous scourge with negative repercussions on state institutions and ministries. Therefore, we Read more…
Al-Abadi’s coalition: The framework and political blocs have agreed to abolish the positions of deputy prime ministers.
9-7-2026
Information / Baghdad..
The Victory Coalition, led by former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, confirmed on Monday the success of the Coordination Framework forces and political blocs in ending the controversy surrounding the positions of deputy prime ministers by definitively abstaining from them, in response to parliamentary demands calling for rationalizing government spending.
Coalition spokesman Aqeel al-Rudaini told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “the agreement to abolish the positions of deputy prime ministers came in accordance with parliamentary demands Read more…
The crisis in private banks is worsening… Al-Jawahiri warns of the risk of declining deposits
9-7-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Economic expert Amer al-Jawahiri confirmed on Monday that the current crisis plaguing the Iraqi banking sector stems from deep-rooted structural problems and accumulated errors. He explained that the recent oversight decisions and popular protests were an inevitable consequence of the majority of private banks relying on speculation and the currency auction window instead of providing genuine banking and development services.
Al-Jawahiri told Al-Maalouma, “The fundamental problem lies in the establishment of most private banks as fronts Read more…
The framework suggests a crucial meeting in Baghdad… 4 files on the table, most notably ministerial portfolios
9-7-2026
Information/Special..
Member of the Coordination Framework, Uday Abdul Hadi, suggested on Monday that a meeting of the Framework’s forces would be held this evening in the capital, Baghdad, in light of the existence of four important files that require resolution, the most prominent of which is completing the discussions of the candidates for the remaining ministerial portfolios in Ali Zaidi’s government. Read more…
Abu Ragheef: The dialogue on limiting weapons is in-depth, and the September 30th deadline is not sacred.
9-7-2026
Information / Baghdad…
Security expert Fadel Abu Ragheef revealed on Monday that in-depth discussions are ongoing regarding the issue of restricting weapons to resistance factions, exclusively between the leaders of the resistance factions and Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi. He emphasized that this date is not a binding deadline for concluding the dialogue, which may take months given the sensitivity of the matter.
Abu Ragheef told the Information Agency that “discussions and meetings are Read more…
Maritime authority: Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz stable for the last 72 hours
2026-09-07
Shafaq News – Middle East
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced on Sunday evening that maritime traffic in the Gulf region and the Strait of Hormuz has been stable over the past few days.
The authority added, in a statement, that it had not detected or received any reports of confirmed disturbances affecting the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz during the past 72 hours. Read more…
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“Bye-bye”… Trump threatens again to target Iran’s Kharg Island
2026-09-07
Shafaq News – Washington
On Sunday evening, US President Donald Trump again threatened to target Iran’s Kharg Island.
Trump wrote on his Truth Social account: “Bye Bye Out,” attaching an AI-generated image of explosions on the island and a plane carrying out raids on it.
Trump also wrote that Iran is suffering from hyperinflation and that “the Iranian currency has been wiped out.” Read more…
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