Gold falls as the dollar rises following a potential nomination for Federal Reserve chair.
1-30-2026
Information/Follow-up…
Gold prices fell on Friday, marking their first decline in nearly two weeks, as the US dollar rose following reports that President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing to nominate Kevin Warsh to head the Federal Reserve.
Gold prices fell by as much as 4.8%, after rising as much as Read more…
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Political parties paid $35 million to a company to publish Trump’s tweet against al-Maliki’s nomination
1-30-2026
Information/Anbar
An official source in Anbar province revealed on Friday that the publication of former US President Donald Trump’s tweet in which he expressed his rejection of the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki, the Coordination Framework’s candidate, for the premiership, cost political parties hostile to al-Maliki about $35 million.
The source explained Read more…
Western report: Maliki’s return and Khamenei’s assassination could restructure the political system in Iraq
2026-01-30
Shafaq News – Special Translation
A US report warned that Nouri al-Maliki assuming the premiership and the overthrow of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei could ultimately lead to a restructuring of the political system in Iraq.
A report by the US-based Al-Monitor website, translated by Read more…
Trump’s envoy to Iraq responds to rumors of his dismissal: They are fueled by militia networks.
2026-01-30
Shafaq News – Washington / Baghdad
Mark Savaya, the US president’s special envoy to Iraq, strongly denied rumors of his dismissal, according to a report published Friday by Amberin Zaman, senior correspondent for the US website “Al-Monitor”.
Zaman quoted Savaya in a post on the “X-Twitter” platform (formerly) as saying, Read more…
Al-Qabbani: Trump is “rude,” and the coordinating framework faces two options regarding the nomination of the prime minister.
2026-01-30 03:14
Shafaq News – Najaf
The Friday prayer leader of Najaf, Sadr al-Din al-Qubanchi, directed harsh criticism at US President Donald Trump for refusing to nominate Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, for the position of Prime Minister, considering that the Shiite coordination framework is now faced with two options, and no third, Read more…
From Ankara, Araqchi: We are ready for dialogue and war with Washington.
2026-01-30 04:35
Shafaq News – Ankara
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who is currently visiting Türkiye, confirmed his country’s readiness to hold talks with the United States.
Araqchi said during a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on Friday that “Iran is ready to return to the negotiating table if it is Read more…
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Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 1-29-2026
1-29-2026 Intel Guru Bruce [via WiserNow] I have a source…that is very well known. You guys would recognize him if I told you who he is. He said…we… would get started with notifications…definitely this week. Now we haven’t heard that line before, especially from this individual. I like that. I like the fact that it was definitive. It is definitely this week, I like that. And then today, we heard from another well known source that should be in the know. He said…that we are at the point of no return. Read more…
Europe designates the Revolutionary Guard as a “terrorist” organization, and Iran warns of the repercussions.
2026-01-29 07:56
Shafaq News – Brussels/Tehran
The European Union agreed on Thursday to designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a “terrorist organization,” while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi considered the European position “a grave strategic mistake that severely Read more…
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Monetary and financial measures to control the market and protect the Iraqi dinar
2026/01/29
As part of the government’s efforts to regulate the market and enhance monetary stability, the relevant financial institutions continue to implement a package of integrated policies aimed at protecting the exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar and reducing the impact Read more…
Ministry of Planning: The World Bank is proceeding with opening a dedicated office in Baghdad.
2026/01/29
The Ministry of Planning confirmed that the World Bank is proceeding with opening a special office in Baghdad, in a move that reflects the bank’s support for the Iraqi government, noting that Iraq has taken excellent steps in terms of reforms, while the bank expressed its readiness to provide greater support Read more…
Alert and closure of Harir base after US helicopters landed this morning
1-29-2026
Information/Erbil…
An informed source revealed on Thursday that the Harir base near Erbil was closed in the early hours of the morning and placed on high alert following the landing of three Chinook helicopters believed to be carrying a high-level team from the US Pentagon.
The source told Al-Maalomah that “the Harir base, where US forces are stationed Read more…
Parliamentary movement to draft an “economic” budget based on diversifying sources of income
1-29-2026
Information/Baghdad…
MP Mona al-Obeidi revealed on Thursday that there is serious parliamentary activity underway to draft a budget with a comprehensive “economic vision” based on diversifying energy sources and reducing total dependence on oil revenues.
Al-Obeidi told Al-Maalouma that “the state’s general budget relies almost Read more…
Economist: Salary delays threaten to paralyze markets and reveal a severe liquidity crisis
1-29-2026
Information/Special..
Economic expert Mustafa Al-Faraj warned that the continued delay in paying employee salaries in Iraq is a dangerous indicator of a worsening liquidity crisis, stressing that the regularity of salaries is no longer just a service issue, but an economic necessity to protect the local market from Read more…
Trump vs. Maliki: A nomination crisis threatens Iraq’s future
2026-01-29
Shafaq News – Baghdad/London
The public rejection by US President Donald Trump of the return of Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, to the Iraqi premiership has reopened one of the most sensitive issues in the Iraqi political scene, placing the political process before a complex test in which the internal intersects with the external Read more…
Iraq will be among the world’s largest countries in terms of natural gas reserves in 2025.
2026-01-29 01:06
Shafaq News – Follow-up
Iraq has entered the list of the world’s largest countries in terms of proven natural gas reserves for 2025, according to international data issued by the Energy Institute and the Statistical Review of World Energy.
Iraq was included in the list of major countries with natural gas reserves amounting to Read more…
Iraq’s liquidity crisis: A “worst-case scenario” is expected, with government attempts to exploit “loopholes” to allow borrowing.
2026-01-29 04:42
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Economic assessments vary regarding the country’s ability to overcome the liquidity crisis, especially with the growing anxiety and discontent among state employees due to the delay in releasing their monthly salaries.
While economic analyst Nabil Al-Marsoumi warned of widening financial turmoil Read more…
A new package of European sanctions against Iran and a move to classify the Revolutionary Guard as a “terrorist” organization.
2026-01-29 05:41
Shafaq News – Brussels
The European Union on Thursday approved a new package of sanctions targeting individuals and entities in Iran for their involvement in suppressing protesters and supporting Russia, as EU members reached a political consensus to increase pressure on the Islamic Republic .
The approval of the new package comes in parallel with paving the way for Read more…
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The Central Bank reduces the interest rate on “solar energy” loans to 2.5%
2026-01-29
The Central Bank set the interest rate for the solar energy financing initiative on Thursday, and indicated that it had put in place simplified procedures to encourage citizens to benefit from the initiative. Rafal Jamil, Director of Initiatives at the Central Bank, stated during her participation in the Iraq Development Platform Read more…
US State Department: President Trump’s position on Nouri al-Maliki’s nomination for Prime Minister “carries no threat”.
2026-01-29
The US State Department confirmed on Wednesday (January 28, 2026) that US President Donald Trump’s position on the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki for prime minister “does not pose any threat.”
The US State Department said in a press statement that “the United States fully Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 1-28-2026
1-28-2026 Newshound Guru Sandy Ingram Article: “Trump says US will no ‘no longer help Iraq’ if it picks Maliki as PM” Quote: “Maliki who has links to Iran was selected at the weekend by an alliance of Shia-led parties as its nominee for prime minister.” Read more…
