Al-Gharabi calls on Parliament to intervene urgently and halt “caretaker” contracts.

Al-Gharabi calls on Parliament to intervene urgently and halt “caretaker” contracts.

2-23-2026

Information/Baghdad…
MP Bassem al-Gharabi warned on Monday against the caretaker government’s continued signing of what he described as “strategic and large” contracts, stressing that these actions lack legal and constitutional basis. He called on Parliament Read more…

Al-Moussawi: Iraq’s financial reserves are constantly increasing and salaries are fully secured.

Al-Moussawi: Iraq’s financial reserves are constantly increasing and salaries are fully secured.

2-23-2026

Information / Baghdad…
MP Jassim al-Moussawi confirmed on Monday that Iraq’s financial reserves are witnessing a continuous increase, stressing that salaries are fully secured and there are no concerns about their payment in the coming period.
Al-Moussawi told the Information Agency that “Iraq’s financial situation is reassuring and the reserves at the Central Bank are constantly rising,” adding that Read more…

MP: The situation cannot tolerate a year without a budget

MP: The situation cannot tolerate a year without a budget

2-23-2026

The head of the Badr parliamentary bloc, Karim Aliwi, called on political blocs on Monday to expedite the formation of a government, stressing that the Iraqi situation can no longer tolerate the continued executive vacuum or delays in approving the budget. Aliwi told Al- Maalomah
that “Iraq is going through difficult economic circumstances, Read more…

Al-Asadi: The coordinating framework insists on nominating Al-Maliki for the premiership.

Al-Asadi: The coordinating framework insists on nominating Al-Maliki for the premiership.

2-23-2026

Information/Special…
Walid al-Asadi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed on Monday that the Coordination Framework is the body responsible for determining the candidate for Prime Minister, noting that Nouri al-Maliki is currently the only candidate being seriously considered Read more…

Following the Iraqi maritime coordinates… a political storm in the Gulf and calls for dialogue

Following the Iraqi maritime coordinates… a political storm in the Gulf and calls for dialogue

2026-02-23 01:05

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Iraq’s deposit of nautical charts and official coordinates with the United Nations has sparked reactions in Gulf circles, amid calls to contain the repercussions of the move and address the issue through diplomatic frameworks and official channels.

Diplomatic tensions between Iraq and Kuwait have been escalating for years Read more…

Trump’s envoy informs Fuad Hussein of the American vision regarding the formation of the Iraqi government.

Trump’s envoy informs Fuad Hussein of the American vision regarding the formation of the Iraqi government.

2026-02-23 02:25

Shafaq News – Baghdad
US President’s envoy Thomas Barrack informed Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein of the US vision regarding the formation of the Iraqi government during a meeting held in Baghdad. The meeting addressed this issue at length and reviewed relevant viewpoints, while Hussein stressed Read more…

Trump’s envoy concludes his meetings in Baghdad and heads to Erbil within hours

Trump’s envoy concludes his meetings in Baghdad and heads to Erbil within hours

2026-02-23 03:05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source reported on Monday that US President’s envoy Tom Barrack concluded his series of official meetings in Baghdad and is scheduled to arrive in Erbil within a few hours.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that Barak will hold high-level meetings with Kurdish leaders Read more…

The discovery of a network of secret warehouses may have concealed new evidence in the Epstein case.

The discovery of a network of secret warehouses may have concealed new evidence in the Epstein case.

2026-02-23 03:48

Shafaq News – London
The Telegraph revealed on Monday new details about a complex network of storage units spread across the United States, which Jeffrey Epstein used to hide computers, photographs and other equipment.

Financial records and emails seen by the British Read more…

Al-Maliki: I have no intention of withdrawing, and our relationship with Iran is based on common interests.

Al-Maliki: I have no intention of withdrawing, and our relationship with Iran is based on common interests.

2026-02-23 04:20

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, Nouri al-Maliki, leader of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed that he has no intention of withdrawing from the race for prime minister, while stressing the need to restrict weapons to the state.

Al-Maliki said in an interview with AFP, “I have no intention of ever withdrawing, Read more…

Khor Abdullah: Will Iraq’s geography awaken to correct the sins of the tent?

Khor Abdullah: Will Iraq’s geography awaken to correct the sins of the tent?

2026-02-23 04:55

Raji Sultan Al-Zuhairi
The Iraqi move to deposit the maritime maps with the United Nations was not just a routine administrative procedure, but a political “earthquake” that revealed the fragility of the agreements that were formulated in the night of defeat. Declaring Khor Abdullah purely Iraqi is not a claim, but rather a restoration of Read more…

Trump’s envoy: Chevron deal boosts Iraq’s prosperity and reinforces confidence in American investments

Trump’s envoy: Chevron deal boosts Iraq’s prosperity and reinforces confidence in American investments

2026-02-23 04:22

Shafaq News – Baghdad
US Special Envoy to Iraq Tom Barrack asserted on Monday that Chevron’s contract in Iraq reinforces US investment confidence in the country and promotes peace.

Barak said in a tweet on the “X” platform, which was followed by Shafaq News Agency, that “today represents an important milestone for the people of Iraq and for Read more…

The Coordination Committee will decide on al-Maliki’s nomination tonight.

The Coordination Committee will decide on al-Maliki’s nomination tonight.

2026-02-23 05:28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A responsible political source revealed on Monday that an “important” meeting is expected in the coming hours for the leaders of the coordinating framework that includes Shiite political forces, in order to decide on the nomination of the head of the State of Law Coalition for the next government.

A short while ago, Maliki confirmed that he has no intention of withdrawing Read more…

Depositing Iraqi oil revenues in New York: Between financial stability and economic sovereignty

Depositing Iraqi oil revenues in New York: Between financial stability and economic sovereignty

2-23-2026

Researcher Shatha
considers the mechanism of depositing Iraqi oil revenues in accounts at the US Federal Reserve in New York to be one of the most complex financial arrangements in modern Iraqi history. Since 2003, this mechanism has become more than just a technical procedure for protecting funds; it has transformed into a pivotal Read more…

The Central Bank warns against scams and fraud perpetrated using various banknotes.

The Central Bank warns against scams and fraud perpetrated using various banknotes.

2026-02-23

The Central Bank warned on Monday of fraud and scams perpetrated using various banknotes. The Central Bank’s media office stated in a statement that “a number of fraud and scams have been detected perpetrated by unscrupulous individuals against citizens for financial gain,” calling for “the need to Read more…

The government’s financial advisor: Sovereign guarantees allow investors to borrow from global markets with an Iraqi guarantee.

The government’s financial advisor: Sovereign guarantees allow investors to borrow from global markets with an Iraqi guarantee.

2026-02-23

The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed on Monday that sovereign guarantees are a tool to support the financing of major investment projects. He also indicated that Iraq has allocated $1 billion in sovereign guarantees to support private sector Read more…

The Prime Minister sponsors the signing ceremony of two preliminary memorandums of understanding with Chevron.

The Prime Minister sponsors the signing ceremony of two preliminary memorandums of understanding with Chevron.

2026-02-23

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani sponsored the signing ceremony on Monday of two preliminary agreements, the first between the Basra Oil Company and the American company Chevron to transfer the management of the West Qurna/2 field, and the second with Read more…

According to the document, Ahmed Al-Mubarraq will replace Nouri Al-Maliki as a member of the House of Representatives.

According to the document, Ahmed Al-Mubarraq will replace Nouri Al-Maliki as a member of the House of Representatives.

2-22-2026

According to the document, Ahmed Al-Mubarraq will replace Nouri Al-Maliki as a member of the House of Representatives. Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 2-22-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 2-22-2026

2-22-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff You’ve got to retrace your steps in this. What brought the value of the dinar down in 2003? It’s called US sanctions. Right now the only remaining sanctions on Iraq are the US Treasury OFAC sanctions. So, if sanctions automatically brought the value of the the dinar down, what happens when you take sanctions off? …Wouldn’t that suggest it maybe reinstates, putting it back in the $3+ range? …You take the US OFAC sanctions off, it puts it back to $3.22… Read more…

Al-Maliki: We are open to partnerships with America and Europe, and our hand is extended for cooperation.

Al-Maliki: We are open to partnerships with America and Europe, and our hand is extended for cooperation.

2026-02-22 08:59

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The leader of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, affirmed on Sunday evening his openness to solid international partnerships such as with the United States and Europe, noting that “our hand is extended” for regional and international cooperation Read more…

The largest US military buildup since the Iraq War: Details of the American mobilization in the Middle East

The largest US military buildup since the Iraq War: Details of the American mobilization in the Middle East

2026-02-22 07:58

Shafaq News – Washington
The United States has raised its military presence in the Middle East to its highest level since the 2003 Iraq War, in what is interpreted as the most extensive defensive and air buildup since then, amid escalating tensions with Iran, according to open intelligence data and Read more…