Al-Maliki’s office: The coordination framework has taken important steps in deciding on a prime ministerial candidate.
2026-01-11 00:57
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The media office of Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, said on Sunday that the coordination framework had taken “important” steps in deciding on a candidate for the position of Prime Minister in the next Iraqi government.
This came during a meeting between Maliki and Speaker of Parliament Hebat al-Halbousi, according to a statement issued Read more…
Iraq will be among the Arab countries with the lowest inflation by the end of 2025.
2026-01-11 03:23
Shafaq News – Follow-up
Iraq recorded a low inflation rate by the end of 2025, according to data issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF ).
According to data seen by Shafaq News Agency, Iraq was among the Arab countries with the lowest inflation rates, at Read more…
Exclusive: Behind the scenes of al-Sudani’s concession to al-Maliki and al-Hakim’s threat to use the Marja’iyya card
2026-01-11 03:52
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, a source within the Shiite coordination framework revealed details of the meeting held yesterday by the framework’s forces to discuss the repercussions of the withdrawal of outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani from the race for the premiership for a second time, and to agree on a candidate for the position Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 1-10-2026
1-10-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] OMAR: TV guy talking about former CBI governor Dr. Shabibi, he said the dinar would go down incrementally before any major revaluation…It is entirely possible the Central Bank of Iraq will reduce the dinar’s exchange rate incrementally before they carry out a full revaluation. They have done it before, like in early 2023 when they nudged the rate down a little bit…It’s a way to keep everything stable and avoid sudden changes in the economy. Yes, incremental reductions are on the table before any big revaluation happens… FRANK: They self-confessed there’s a revaluation coming to your currency. I understand they’re trying to tell you they’re going to do it slowly but surely. But that’s a bunch of “whatever”. Read more…
The Badr parliamentary bloc submits two proposals to increase a portion of non-oil revenues in Iraq.
2026-01-10
The Badr parliamentary bloc submitted two proposals on Saturday to increase a portion of non-oil revenues in Iraq.
MP Hassan al-Kaabi, speaking to reporters, said that “one of the points of the government program is to raise non-oil revenues, not to impose taxes,” stressing Read more…
MP: US troop withdrawal from Iraq is now mandatory
1-10-2026
Information / Baghdad…
MP Hamid Abbas, from the Badr parliamentary bloc, confirmed on Saturday that the withdrawal of American forces from Iraq has become mandatory, stressing that this entitlement represents a popular and national demand that cannot be Read more…
Coordination framework: The selection of the prime minister candidate has reached 70% and will be announced soon.
1-10-2026
The Information/Baghdad…
Member of the Coordination Framework, Uday Abdul-Hadi, confirmed on Saturday that the framework’s candidate for prime minister has reached 70% agreement, anticipating an announcement soon.
Abdul-Hadi told Al-Maalouma, “The past three days witnessed important meetings Read more…
Al-Saadawi: Talk of a compromise candidate with American support is baseless illusion.
1-10-2026
The Information Agency/Baghdad –
Former MP Abdul Hadi al-Saadawi, a leading figure in the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, asserted on Saturday that reports circulating in some political and media circles regarding a compromise candidate for prime minister with American support are nothing more than baseless speculation. Read more…
Al-Tamimi: No decision has been made within the coordination framework regarding a compromise candidate.
1-10-2026
The political analyst, Majashaa al-Tamimi, confirmed on Saturday that what is being circulated on some media platforms and social media sites regarding a move towards a compromise candidate for the premiership instead of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani or Nouri al-Maliki is not based on a declared political decision or an official Read more…
Al-Alousi: Iraq is threatened with collapse due to Iran’s influence, and the framework has lost control.
2026-01-10
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prominent Iraqi politician Mithal Al-Alusi said on Friday that there is a “deliberate confusion” between sparing the Iraqi state from dangers and the attempt by some politicians and parties to spare themselves the repercussions of regional changes, especially what is happening inside Iran, warning that this confusion puts Iraq on a “very dangerous” path politically, security-wise and economically. Read more…
“Eco Iraq” clarifies the Central Bank’s conditions for banks prohibited from dealing in dollars to deal in euros.
2026-01-10
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday, the “Eco Iraq” observatory announced the new conditions set by the Central Bank of Iraq for banks wishing to trade foreign currencies other than the dollar, such as the euro and the Chinese yuan, noting that among these conditions is that the bank’s capital must be 300 billion Iraqi dinars. Read more…
Exclusive: Iraqi Finance Ministry reopens investigation into dollar manipulation case
2026-01-10 02:13
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Saturday that the Iraqi Ministry of Finance has reopened the investigation into the manipulation of dollar sales to travelers at the Rafidain Bank outlet at Baghdad International Airport.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that Rafidain Bank, based on a directive from the Ministry of Finance, summoned 20 of its officials Read more…
Al-Sudani and Al-Maliki withdraw their candidacies for prime minister in favor of Ihsan Al-Awadi
2026-01-10 02:51
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A source within the coordination framework stated on Saturday that the two competing candidates for the position of Prime Minister of the next Iraqi government, namely “the caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and the leader of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki,” have withdrawn Read more…
Iraqi Electricity Minister: We have projects to produce more than 60,000 megawatts of power.
2026-01-10 05:00
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Electricity Minister Ziad Ali Fadel said on Saturday that the ministry has projects under implementation in addition to concluding strategic agreements with international companies to produce more than 60,000 megawatts.
This came in a speech he delivered during the launch of the 11th International Read more…
Iraq and the application of the ASYCUDA system
1-10-2026
The launch of the latest package of customs measures, which included the implementation of the ASYCUDA system, the pre-calculation of customs tariffs, and the collection of tax deposits, along with the activation of quality control procedures, coincided with a number of Read more…
A worrying start for the new parliament… MPs’ attendance is gradually decreasing, and 100 MPs have been “off duty” since taking the oath.
2026-01-10
The Iraqi parliament held its third session on Saturday, its sixth session, and the number of attending MPs has been gradually decreasing since the first session, with more than 100 MPs absent from the sessions so far without a clear reason.
Parliament began its first session with only 37 members absent. The highest attendance of Read more…
The government’s financial advisor: The fiscal deficit is short-term and will not hinder the development process.
2026-01-10
The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed on Saturday that the financial deficit is short-term and will not hinder the development process. Salih told the official news agency that “the financial deficit in Iraq is mostly related to fluctuations Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 1-9-2026
1-9-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 The CBI announced they increased the value of the Iraqi dinar from 1320 to 1300, big deal. It’s not impressive…They’re trying their best to tell you some things…They need to get to 1000. Then it would be easy to make it 1 to 1…We need purchasing power of at least 1 to 1…It’s not a rate change. It’s an official announcement of their exchange rate… Read more…
A US report calls on Washington to focus on Iraqi politics, not “leaders”.
2026-01-09 07:43
Shafaq News – Special Translation
The Atlantic Council called on the United States to focus its Iraq policy not on individuals and leaders, but on strengthening institutional processes, arguing that although outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani appears to be “the safest option,” this perspective conflates personal leadership qualities with Read more…
An economist says the customs tariff will have serious repercussions and the dinar has lost its value.
1-9-2026
The economic expert ,
Sadiq al-Rikabi, confirmed on Friday that the customs tariff in Iraq is being implemented in an ill-conceived manner, warning that continuing this policy will lead to serious economic repercussions that will directly affect the market and citizens.
Speaking to Al-Maalomah, al-Rikabi said, “The customs tariff does not apply to all Read more…
