An economic assessment of the Central Bank’s decision to fix the dollar exchange rate in the 2026 budget.
2026/01/09
Economic expert, Nabil Al-Marsoumi, described the decision of the Central Bank of Iraq to fix the exchange rate of the dollar in the 2026 budget as an expected step aimed at strengthening monetary stability and supporting the investment climate in the country.
Al-Marsoumi told Al-Furat News Agency that: “The Central Bank has always Read more…
Unprecedented security alert for US forces inside the Ain al-Asad base building
1-9-2026
Information/Anbar…
A security source in Anbar province revealed on Thursday that US forces stationed inside the Ain al-Assad base building in western Anbar have mobilized all their combat capabilities without knowing the reasons.
The source told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “American forces stationed inside Read more…
The dollar rises for the third consecutive day against six global currencies.
1-9-2026
The dollar rose at the start of Asian trading on Friday, as traders awaited a U.S. jobs report and a Supreme Court ruling on President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six currencies, climbed Read more…
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A member of parliament holds the government responsible for the rise in the dollar exchange rate and its repercussions on the people.
1-9-2026
Information / Baghdad…
MP Faleh al-Khazali held the federal government responsible for the rising exchange rate of the dollar and its direct harm to the people, stressing that this issue represents a severe economic crisis requiring urgent solutions.
Al-Khazali told the Information Agency, “The rise in the dollar exchange rate has Read more…
Pahlavi sends a message to Trump regarding the protests
2026-01-09 00:11
Shafaq News – Tehran
On Friday, Reza Pahlavi, the crown prince of the former Iranian regime, sent a message to US President Donald Trump, commenting on the internet and communications blackout in Iran.
Pahlavi said in a post on the X platform that “millions of Iranians demanded their freedom tonight, and in response, the Iranian regime cut off all lines of communication. It shut down the internet, cut off landline telephones, and may even try Read more…
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Harris: America will take immediate action to dismantle pro-Iranian “terrorist” militias
2026-01-09 03:00
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The acting head of the US mission in Iraq, Joshua Harris, confirmed on Friday that Washington is moving towards taking immediate action to dismantle what he described as “Iranian-backed terrorist militias,” stressing that the inclusion of “militias” in the new government is contrary to Iraqi-American relations. Read more…
Shiite preacher: The coordination framework is not facing a crisis in choosing the new Iraqi prime minister
2026-01-09 03:07
Shafaq News – Najaf
Imam and Friday preacher of Najaf, Sadr al-Din al-Qubanchi, ruled out the possibility of a crisis within the coordinating framework that includes the ruling Shiite political forces and parties in the country regarding the failure to choose a new prime minister for Iraq, despite the fact that nearly two months Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 1-8-2026
1-8-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff Very good information is coming out showing you how critically close the rate change is…You have to consider the budget is nothing more than a law. The budget is calculated off the currency value…The draft amended ’25 budget and the ’26 budget haven’t been approved yet because all aspects of laws have to exist in order to approve them. What doesn’t exist yet would be the currency value that those two budgets are calculated off of. That’s why they’re being paused and suspended right now waiting for the rate to change… Read more…
Exclusive: The framework is heading towards the religious authority regarding the formation of the government, and the latter “remains silent”.
2026-01-08 09:16
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Thursday that leaders within the coordination framework had directed inquiries to the supreme religious authority in Najaf about a month ago regarding the process of forming the government and the names of Read more…
Trade is moving towards reducing some tariffs in preparation for joining the World Trade Organization.
2026/01/08
The Ministry of Trade intends to submit initial proposals to the member states of the World Trade Organization (WTO), with the aim of reducing customs tariffs imposed on some goods and services, as part of the country’s diligent efforts to complete the conditions of membership and joining Read more…
Why is the Central Bank of Iraq refusing to devalue the dinar? Al-Marsoumi answers in 13 points.
2026-01-08 | 08:03
Alsumaria News–
The economist revealed the economy, Nabil Al-Marsoumi Regarding the fundamental reasons that drive Central Bank of Iraq He rejected the devaluation of the dinar against foreign currencies, warning of disastrous repercussions that could affect the country’s social and economic structure if such a decision were made.
The decree identified the reasons in 13 main points: Read more…
Al-Hilali: The coordination framework will not resolve the issue of the prime ministership at present.
1-8-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Independent politician Ayed al-Hilali ruled out the possibility of the coordinating body resolving the issue of nominating a prime minister, while simultaneously warning against bringing in a compromise candidate for the position.
Al-Hilali told Al-Maalouma, “Despite the ongoing activity and discussions, Read more…
Al-Nasiri: The framework informed Maliki and Al-Sudani of the necessity of reaching an agreement.
1-8-2026
The Information Agency / Baghdad –
On Thursday, Diaa al-Nasiri, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed that the meeting between Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, has not yet yielded any clear results. He indicated that while there is difficulty in resolving some issues, it does not amount to Read more…
Economist: Raising customs duties by 30% will destroy the economy and burden the citizen.
1-8-2026
Information/Special..
Economic expert Sajjad Hamad warned today of the repercussions of the decision to raise customs tariffs by 30%, stressing that this step will lead to a significant increase in prices, and will cause direct damage to the national economy and Read more…
UN representative: Iraq today is amazing and completely different from what it used to be.
1-8-2025
The UN Resident Coordinator in Iraq, Gholam Ishaqzi, affirmed on Thursday that after nearly two decades of turbulent political transition, Iraq is now “a country enjoying peace, increasing security, and a firm commitment to development.” The
UN website, in a report Read more…
Washington intends to withdraw from the climate agreement and UN agencies.
2026-01-08
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States will withdraw from dozens of international organizations and UN agencies, including a major climate treaty and a UN body that promotes gender equality and empowers Read more…
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Officially, the exchange rate in the 2026 budget is 1300 Iraqi dinars.
2026-01-08 00:57
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq has decided to adopt an exchange rate of 1,300 dinars for the US dollar in the 2026 budget, according to an official document revealed on Thursday.
The Central Bank of Iraq sent an official letter to the Ministry of Finance/Budget Read more…
They warned of a “major recession”… Baghdad merchants complain about high taxes and customs duties: the citizen is the one who suffers
2026-01-08 01:46
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Wholesalers and owners of goods and merchandise warehouses in the capital, Baghdad, expressed their strong dissatisfaction with the government’s recent decisions regarding increasing taxes and implementing the new customs tariff, in addition to imposing Read more…
First government comment on adopting 1300 dinars to the dollar: A calculated monetary move
2026-01-08 01:14
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The economic advisor to the Iraqi government, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed on Thursday that the move to adopt the exchange rate of the US dollar at 1300 dinars and to raise the value of the Iraqi dinar Read more…
Iraq is among 8 oil-producing countries adding 450,000 barrels per day
2026-01-08 03:06
Shafaq News – Follow-up
On Thursday, S&P Global Energy, an American company, revealed that eight of the world’s largest oil field development projects, including those in Iraq scheduled to begin operations in 2026, could add more than 450,000 barrels per day to global crude markets, indicating that the largest new supply sources are Read more…
Economic expert, Nabil Al-Marsoumi, described the decision of the Central Bank of Iraq to fix the exchange rate of the dollar in the 2026 budget as an expected step aimed at strengthening monetary stability and supporting the investment climate in the country.