Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 1-31-2026
1-31-2026 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat …The constitutional process in Iraq has suffered another setback with the postponement of the presidential election session, despite the country nearing the end of the constitutional deadline…Thursday [1-29-2026] and they missed it…I will tell you what is going on in a few simple words: the election process is at a standstill since the US is not supporting what they are doing with these Iranian politicians getting elected or nominated for high offices. So they are scrambling and don’t know what to do now since they are long into the election process already… Read more…
Al-Moussawi: No prime minister will be chosen according to external specifications, and the framework is proceeding with the nomination process.
1-31-2026
Information/Special..
MP Badr Al-Moussawi confirmed that Trump’s latest tweet on Iraqi affairs reflects internal and regional interference more than it represents an official American position.
Al-Moussawi told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “Trump’s tweet appeared to have been written by Iraqi hands, indicating that there are internal parties behind Read more…
Al-Lami: He is a figure who does not represent the Sunnis, and his positions change according to his interests.
1-31-2026
Information/Special..
Independent politician Haider Al-Lami confirmed that the recent positions of the Progress Party, especially its announcement of not participating in any government headed by Nouri Al-Maliki, cannot be separated from calculations of political Read more…
Japanese Nissan begins a new chapter in Iraq to support the national economy
1-31-2026
Baghdad-Mail
Nissan announced the start of a new chapter for the automotive sector in Mosul through its authorized agent in Iraq, Al-Sour Company, noting that these initiatives aim to support the national economy, stimulate commercial activity, and contribute to providing new job opportunities.
The company said in a statement, “The new showroom in Mosul will provide Read more…
Economist: Solving the dollar exchange rate crisis requires restoring balance between supply and demand.
1-31-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Economic expert Manar al-Ubaidi confirmed on Saturday that the dollar exchange rate has become the most relied-upon economic indicator for Iraqis, given the weak confidence in official indicators such as inflation, unemployment, and GDP, due to a lack of transparency and unclear calculation mechanisms.
Al-Ubaidi stated in a Facebook post, reviewed by the Information Agency, that “changes in the dollar exchange rate do not necessarily reflect Read more…
Expectations of a postponement of tomorrow’s session… Political analyst warns of a “coup de grâce” to constitutional timelines
1-31-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Political analyst Hazem Hamad suggested on Saturday that the parliamentary session to elect the president of the republic, scheduled for Sunday, would be postponed until further notice. He warned that continued Kurdish “stubbornness” could plunge the entire political process into its most severe deadlock in years. Read more…
The coordination framework relies on Trump changing his stance on Maliki’s veto.
2026-01-31 05:54
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The coordinating framework, which includes Shiite political forces, is counting on the possibility of a change in the United States’ position regarding the framework’s candidate for forming the government, Nouri al-Maliki, in light of regional developments and efforts to spare Iraq the repercussions Read more…
Eco Iraq: Presidential salaries consume 11.5% of employee funds
2026-01-31
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Eco Iraq Observatory announced on Saturday that the salaries of the three presidencies in Iraq (the Presidency of the Republic, Parliament, and Council of Ministers) represent about 11.5% of the total salaries of state employees, describing these salaries as “high and unjustified” compared to Read more…
Dollarization and the parallel market control the exchange rate in Iraq.
2026-01-31
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Economic expert Manar Al-Obaidi confirmed on Saturday that the dollar exchange rate in Iraq has become the only economic indicator that citizens trust, given the lack of confidence in other official indicators such as inflation, unemployment, and Read more…
Indirect communication between Tehran and Washington through third parties
2026-01-31 00:26
Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi revealed on Saturday that there are indirect channels of communication with the United States through third parties, while emphasizing that his country is open to any negotiation process based on Read more…
Challenges that have not ended… What comes after Iraq’s removal from the “grey list”?
2026-01-31 01:30
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq has witnessed a tangible improvement in its international security ranking after the Ministry of Interior recently announced that the country has been removed from the list of high-risk countries and moved up to the list of countries with stable security, which observers considered an important Read more…
Iraq will be among the world’s largest gold buyers in 2025.
2026-01-31 02:41
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq has entered the list of the largest central banks purchasing gold during the past year, according to data issued by the World Gold Council, in a move that reflects the country’s trend towards strengthening its reserves Read more…
The president and Maliki’s fate are on the agenda on the eve of the parliamentary session.
2026-01-31 03:27
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The coordinating framework, which includes Shiite political forces, intends to hold an important meeting on Saturday evening to discuss the files of the presidency and the prime ministership.
A political source told Shafaq News Agency that “a meeting of the leaders Read more…
Al-Maliki on his appointment as Prime Minister: We will proceed and we will not back down
2026-01-31 03:30
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday, Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, affirmed his commitment to running for the position of Prime Minister in the next Iraqi government, despite the explicit rejection of this by US President Donald Trump.
This came in response to questions from journalists Read more…
With or without Maliki, Iranian influence will remain in the new government.
2026-01-31 04:35
Shafaq News – Special Translation
Despite the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki to form the new government, the American magazine ” National Interest ” considered that this does not necessarily mean that he will assume the position, noting also that even if another figure comes, the next Iraqi government will not get rid of Iranian influence through Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 1-30-2026
1-30-2026 Newshound Guru Militia Man the parallel market is an illegal market. It takes advantage of citizens. They’ve been working on this for many years…The past two days Iraqi markets have witnessed fluctuations in the exchange rate…The smugglers, manipulators, the bad actors are trying to get around the system hence they have to pay more dinar for dollars and that’s the parallel market. They take advantage of people. Those that are poor get hurt. The country is trying to stamp that out. I think they have a really easy fix… Read more…
A government advisor rules out a drop in gold prices in Iraq during 2026, and identifies the reasons.
2026-01-30
The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed today, Friday (January 30, 2026), that a significant drop in gold prices in Iraq during 2026 is unlikely.
Saleh told the official agency that “gold prices are unlikely to fall significantly this year, as the strongest trend is towards Read more…
Economist Nabil Al-Marsoumi outlines a roadmap for liberating Iraq’s funds.
2026-01-30
Iraqi economist Nabil Al-Marsoumi outlined the complex financial relationship between Baghdad and Washington, indicating that the solution is primarily “political” and requires courage to settle outstanding historical debts.
Roots of Control
Al-Marsoumi explained that the United States has effectively controlled Iraqi Read more…
A new berth at the northern port of Umm Qasr receives its first international ship
2026-01-30 06:40
Shafaq News – Basra
On Friday, one of the berths at the northern port of Umm Qasr officially became operational, receiving its first ship, in a move that embodies a qualitative leap in the capabilities of Iraqi ports and strengthens their position on the regional and international maritime transport map.
Mohammed Taher, assistant director of the Umm Qasr North Port, Read more…
The Presidency: No agreement reached, and Parliament prepares to resolve the issue.
1-30-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Burhan Sheikh Raouf, a member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), confirmed the lack of agreement between the PUK and the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) on a consensus candidate for the presidency.
Sheikh Raouf told Al-Maalouma, “The PUK’s doors are open for understanding and Read more…
