Five days after the mobilization, the Silk Road base eases its alert and begins collecting the debris from the balloon.
9-4-2026
Information/Erbil…
Informed sources confirmed on Friday that the state of maximum alert at Harir Air Base near Erbil Governorate has ended for the first time in five days. They also indicated that the debris of a blimp used as an early warning and monitoring device has begun to be collected.
The sources explained to Al-Maalomah that “Harir Air Base, where US forces are stationed, has begun to reduce the state of maximum alert that prevailed during the past five days. Detachments were observed Read more…
MP holds financial and legal oversight bodies responsible for oil corruption: Recovered funds will not solve the crisis
2026-09-04
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Friday, Abu Turab al-Tamimi, a member of the Iraqi parliament, held the financial and legal oversight departments of the Ministry of Oil responsible for the “corruption” linked to the Deputy Minister of Oil, Adnan al-Jumaili, and the Director General of the Oil Products Distribution Company, Hussein Talib, who was arrested on corruption charges.
Al-Tamimi told Shafaq News Agency that “the two departments bear responsibility for corruption because the former Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, Read more…
Whitkopf and Kushner plan to visit Moscow and Kyiv to discuss a peace agreement.
2026-09-04
Shafaq News – Moscow
US Special Envoy Steve Wittkopf and Jared Kushner plan to travel to Moscow and Kyiv in the coming days to discuss the latest developments in the war in Ukraine.
According to sources who spoke to the Russian channel RT and were followed up by Shafaq News Agency, Whitkopf and Kushner may head to Moscow for talks. Read more…
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Documents reveal details of the verdict: imprisonment, fine, and confiscation of real estate and vehicles belonging to former MP Talal al-Zubaie.
2026-09-04
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Court documents obtained by Shafaq News Agency revealed details of the verdict issued by the Central Anti-Corruption Criminal Court against former MP Talal Khudair Abbas Kaid Al-Zubaidi, including criminal and financial penalties and the confiscation of a wide range of movable and immovable assets.
According to documents dated August 30, 2026, the court issued its ruling of seven years imprisonment for the convicted Talal Al-Zubaidi, based on the provisions of Article (19/ Second) and in reference to Article (16/ First/ B) of the Integrity and Illicit Gains Commission Law No. 30 of 2011, as amended. Read more…
Syrian-Iraqi trade is recovering… Oil and transit open a new route
2026-09-04
Shafaq News – Damascus
Trade between Syria and Iraq is gradually recovering, with the return of activity at border crossings and the emergence of new routes in the energy and transit sectors, amid expectations of increased trade in the coming months.
Louay Al-Ashqar, a member of the board of directors of the Damascus Chamber of Commerce, told Shafaq News Agency that the current volume of trade between Syria and Iraq is still modest and does not reflect the available potential, noting that trade through the Al-Qaim-Al-Bukamal crossing used to reach about one billion dollars annually before 2011. Read more…
Financial Times: Mediators seek framework for new negotiations between Tehran and Washington
9-4-2026
The Financial Times revealed efforts by mediators from Oman and Qatar to formulate a new framework for negotiations between Iran and the United States to manage the crisis between them. The newspaper quoted informed diplomatic sources as saying that regional mediators, particularly from Muscat and Doha, are intensifying their efforts to formulate a new framework aimed at relaunching expected negotiations between Tehran and Washington to reach a possible agreement.
These diplomatic moves came after direct channels between the two sides Read more…
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Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-3-2026
9-3-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff They told you Iraq’s going to be fully sovereign starting 10-01. That suggests to me their real period for deleting the zeros, the 90-day window for that most likely will be Q4 October through the end of December of this year. So that as of 1-1-27 when the new budget is in effect…[along with] the new smaller denominations… Read more…
MP: The anti-corruption crackdown must include corrupt leaders and figures.
9-3-2026
The Information Agency/Baghdad…
MP Mohammed Abu Al-Eis affirmed on Thursday that the anti-corruption campaign must include leaders and figures suspected of corruption, clarifying that combating corruption should not be limited to specific entities or levels.
Abu Al-Eis told the Information Agency, “The anti-corruption campaign must include leaders and figures proven to be involved in corruption,” stressing the necessity of handling all cases within the legal framework.
He added, “Combating corruption requires including all individuals Read more…
Al-Zaydi directs the establishment of a new modern city in each governorate
9-3-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi directed on Thursday that each governorate be responsible for establishing a new modern city with an area ranging between 10,000 and 15,000 dunams.
The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated in a press release received by the Information Agency that “al-Zaidi emphasized, during his meeting with the heads of investment authorities in all governorates, in the presence of the Minister of Finance, the Director of the Prime Minister’s Office, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Read more…
Trump attacks “traitors” regarding Iran: Our stockpile of munitions is enormous
2026-09-03
Shafaq News – Washington
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump attacked those he called “traitors” who refuse to provide accurate reports on US military operations in Iran, asserting that his country has huge quantities of medium and high-quality ammunition.
Trump said in a post on the Truth Social platform, which was followed by Shafaq News Agency: “To the traitors who refuse to provide accurate reports about our military operation in Iran, we have massive quantities Read more…
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Al-Mutalibi: The cabinet is complete, awaiting a vote; no agreement has been reached regarding the Zaidi deputies.
9-3-2026
Information / Special ..
The leader in the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, Muhammad al-Mutalibi, confirmed today, Thursday, that the ministerial cabinet has been completed, indicating that work is underway to officially send the names of the candidates to the House of Representatives, in preparation for setting a date for the voting session and granting confidence to the new ministers.
Al-Mutalibi told Al-Maalouma that “the political discussions Read more…
Organizing and containing the situation instead of dismantling it: The framework committee’s meeting with the factions paves the way for a peaceful September 30th.
2026-09-03
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, the Reconstruction and Development Coalition revealed the latest details of the meetings of the tripartite committee formed by the Coordinating Framework for Dialogue with the factions regarding the handover of their weapons.
Last week, the coordination framework formed a tripartite committee comprising Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Nouri al-Maliki, and Hadi al-Amiri, in order to contain the repercussions of Read more…
The development path enters the actual implementation phase.
2026/09/03
Moving beyond the planning stage, after years of delays, Iraqi-Turkish efforts have shifted to practical implementation. Lieutenant General Omar Adnan Al-Waeli, head of the Border Ports Authority, announced the activation of the bilateral agreement concerning the development corridor and the commencement of steps to establish the Fishkhabur-Ovakoy border crossing. The Border Ports Authority explained that Lieutenant General Al-Waeli led an official delegation, including the Director General of Land Transport and Read more…
Al-Hasnawi: The issue of completing Al-Zidi’s cabinet must be kept separate from the American withdrawal from Iraq.
9-3-2026
Information/Baghdad…
MP Mohammed al-Hassnawi, from the Rights Movement, stressed on Thursday the need to separate the issue of completing the cabinet from the matter of the American withdrawal from Iraq later this month. He pointed to the importance of appointing ministers, especially for the Interior and Defense ministries, given the challenges facing the region.
Al-Hassnawi told Al-Maalouma that “the Rights bloc and many other blocs are pressuring the heads of the parliamentary blocs to push them towards Read more…
A leader in the State of Law coalition: Qasim Atta’s nomination for the Interior Ministry is confirmed.
9-3-2026
The Information Agency / Baghdad –
Salah Boushi, a leading figure in the State of Law Coalition, confirmed on Thursday that reports circulating about changing or withdrawing the coalition’s ministerial candidates, particularly its nominee for the Ministry of Interior, Lieutenant General Qasim Atta, are baseless and lack any official foundation. He described them as attempts at political “disruption.”
Boushi told the Information Agency, “What is being circulated in the media and on social media platforms regarding replacing Lieutenant General Qasim Atta does not reflect the coalition’s true position, which remains committed Read more…
A member of parliament identifies the main challenges facing the 2027 budget.
9-3-2026
Information / Baghdad –
Member of Parliament Salem Shamel identified on Thursday the most prominent financial challenges facing the preparation of the 2027 budget, emphasizing that the lack of financial resources has become a major obstacle to funding both the operational and investment aspects of the state.
Shamel stated in an exclusive interview with the Information Agency that “the lack of liquidity and financial resources has a direct and complex impact on the mechanisms for preparing the 2027 budget, and represents the most significant Read more…
Parliamentary Integrity: Auditing contracts and projects before their implementation protects public funds from corruption.
9-3-2026
The Information Agency/Baghdad –
Member of the Parliamentary Integrity Committee, Ahmed Shaheed, affirmed on Thursday that combating corruption requires a shift from reactive measures to preventative ones. This includes auditing contracts and monitoring projects before and during their implementation to ensure the preservation of public funds. He also noted the importance of recent government directives in this regard.
Shaheed told the Information Agency that “project monitoring should encompass both governorates and ministries, Read more…
Al-Maliki on the arms monopoly: The language of threats between the state and the factions has ended.
2026-09-03
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Wednesday evening, Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, explained the mechanism currently being worked on to restrict weapons to the Iraqi state, noting that the process is to “organize and contain” weapons, and that the issue of “disarmament” could affect the other side (armed factions) as a label.
Al-Maliki said in an interview with Al-Sharqiya channel, Read more…
Trump leans towards declaring an end to the war with Iran… and the Pentagon prepares for 2027
2026-09-03
Shafaq News – Washington
The Wall Street Journal, citing US officials, revealed on Thursday that President Donald Trump supports the idea of declaring an end to the war with Iran, coinciding with US military preparations for the possibility that the conflict could continue into next year.
According to the newspaper, Trump is discussing with his top aides the possibility of declaring an end to the war, while he believes that continuing economic pressure could ultimately push Read more…
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The disappearance of small denomination coins is causing “daily disruption” in Iraqi markets.
2026-09-03
Shafaq News – Kirkuk
Local markets in Kirkuk Governorate are experiencing increasing difficulty in obtaining small denomination banknotes of 250, 500 and 1000 dinars, amid complaints from traders and citizens about their scarcity in daily transactions. Shop owners say that what is available is often old, worn out or torn, which makes it more difficult to use in buying and selling operations.
At first glance, the problem seems to contradict the available figures on the volume of small banknotes in Iraq, as recent data indicates the existence of hundreds of millions of banknotes of these denominations. However, their Read more…
