Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 1-7-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 1-7-2026

1-7-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff Obviously the rate change is waiting for the government to be formed and they can move forward…I’m looking for how fast are they going to do the presidential session of parliament, how fast are they going do the prime minister. I’m looking for them to reselect Sudani. Then I’m looking for him to reselect his cabinet…[Both] gets the formation of the government done extremely quick. Read more…

A US official renews talk of dismantling Iraqi “militias”.

A US official renews talk of dismantling Iraqi “militias”.

2026-01-07 09:09

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The acting US ambassador to Baghdad stressed on Wednesday evening the need to dismantle “Iranian-backed militias” in Iraq, stressing that they undermine the country’s sovereignty, threaten both Americans and Iraqis, and plunder Iraqi resources. Read more…

Khoshnaw: The Democrats are floundering after losing their majority.

Khoshnaw: The Democrats are floundering after losing their majority.

1-7-2025

The Information Agency / Baghdad –
Mahmoud Khoshnaw, a senior member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), asserted on Wednesday that the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) is attempting to challenge the PUK for other positions after its shock at losing its majority in the Read more…

The winner reveals the most prominent names nominated for the premiership.

The winner reveals the most prominent names nominated for the premiership.

1-27-2026

The head of the Tasmim parliamentary bloc, Amer al – Fayez, confirmed on Wednesday that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s meeting with the leader of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, was proposed by the Coordination Framework. He explained that this meeting falls within Read more…

Security: The 7th Division takes over the management of Ain al-Asad base after the American withdrawal.

Security: The 7th Division takes over the management of Ain al-Asad base after the American withdrawal.

1-7-2026

Information/Anbar…
Security expert Qatari Al-Samarmad revealed on Tuesday that the Iraqi Army’s 7th Division will take over the management and protection of Ain Al-Assad base in western Anbar after the withdrawal of US and international coalition forces.

Al-Samarmad told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “the Seventh Division of the Iraqi Army will take over the management and protection of Ain al-Assad base Read more…

Economist: The rise in the exchange rate is linked to market traders, not government decisions.

Economist: The rise in the exchange rate is linked to market traders, not government decisions.

1-7-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Economic researcher Diaa Abdul Karim explained that the rise in the dollar exchange rate is linked to market traders and exchange companies, and is not a result of government decisions.
Abdul Karim told Al-Maalouma, “There is a lot of speculation happening in the Iraqi Read more…

Al-Shammari emphasizes the need to hold the government accountable for the financial file and the budget.

Al-Shammari emphasizes the need to hold the government accountable for the financial file and the budget.

1-7-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Mohammed al-Shammari stressed the necessity of questioning the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance in Parliament regarding the financial file, the budget, the spending mechanism, and the final accounts.
Al-Shammari told Al-Maalouma, “The government should have submitted Read more…

Central Bank: The rise of the dollar in the parallel market is due to customs duties.

Central Bank: The rise of the dollar in the parallel market is due to customs duties.

1-7-2026

Information / Baghdad
The Central Bank issued its first official statement on Wednesday following the dollar exchange rate approaching the 150,000 dinar mark in local markets, confirming its continued monitoring of exchange market developments and its Read more…

An economist rules out the government reconsidering the exchange rate.

An economist rules out the government reconsidering the exchange rate.

1-7-2026

Information / Baghdad –
Economic expert Nabil Al-Ali ruled out on Wednesday the possibility of the government reconsidering the exchange rate of the dollar or raising it to between 150,000 and 160,000 dinars per 100 dollars, as has been circulating in some media outlets. He emphasized that such a decision is extremely sensitive Read more…

MP: Tax increase by government decree is a constitutional violation and an overreach of parliamentary powers

MP: Tax increase by government decree is a constitutional violation and an overreach of parliamentary powers

1-7-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament, Mona al-Gharabi, confirmed on Wednesday that the caretaker prime minister’s raising of tax rates is a clear violation of constitutional provisions and an overreach of legislative authority.
In a statement received Read more…

Al-Maliki sets 5 conditions for Al-Sudani: otherwise there will be no prime minister

Al-Maliki sets 5 conditions for Al-Sudani: otherwise there will be no prime minister

2026-01-07 05:37

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Wednesday, a source within the coordination framework revealed details of the last meeting of the Shiite House forces, which was dominated by an atmosphere of tension and conflict due to the intransigence of the two main candidates, Muhammad Shia al-Sudani and Nouri al-Maliki, regarding their right to obtain Read more…

Iraq’s gold reserves remain stable at 170 tons… An expert explains the reasons

Iraq’s gold reserves remain stable at 170 tons… An expert explains the reasons

2026-01-07 01:14

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The World Gold Council announced on Wednesday that Iraq maintained its global ranking with reserves exceeding 170 tons of gold, without any change.

The council stated in its latest statistics for January, Read more…

Jordan seeks to renew its agreement to import Iraqi oil for an additional year.

Jordan seeks to renew its agreement to import Iraqi oil for an additional year.

2026-01-07 02:10

Shafaq News – Amman
Jordan’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources revealed on Wednesday that it is seeking to renew the memorandum of understanding for importing Iraqi oil under the same terms and specifications as the previous agreement.

The ministry confirmed in a statement that it is holding talks with the Iraqi side Read more…

“Iran protests”: Pezeshkian calls for non-aggression against demonstrators

“Iran protests”: Pezeshkian calls for non-aggression against demonstrators

2026-01-07 04:33

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday called on law enforcement agencies not to use violence against protesters, stressing the right of citizens to peacefully express their views.

This came during official statements he made Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 1-6-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 1-6-2025

1-6-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 The new parliament has less cockroaches now…That’s why they are saying it’s time to get rid of Alaq at the CBI. He is the enemy of the new exchange rate…He was saying yes to the United States of America for the longest time. But now that he’s kissing the ass of some other jerk…he’s not our guy anymore. He’s got to go. Read more…

Winner: The coordinating framework agreed on a mechanism for selecting the prime minister but did not decide on a name.

Winner: The coordinating framework agreed on a mechanism for selecting the prime minister but did not decide on a name.

1-6-2026

The head of the Tasmeem parliamentary bloc, Amer al-Fayez, confirmed on Tuesday that the coordination framework agreed during its meeting on a mechanism for selecting the prime minister. He indicated that meetings will intensify in the coming days to reach a final result soon.
Al-Fayez told Al-Maalomah, “The initial mechanism for selecting the prime minister has not yet determined the candidate’s name, and the race remains open between Haider al-Abadi, Nouri al-Maliki, and Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, in addition to six other candidates.” He explained Read more…

Al-Abadi’s coalition: The framework will not reveal the government candidate until after the election of the president of the republic.

Al-Abadi’s coalition: The framework will not reveal the government candidate until after the election of the president of the republic.

1-6-2026

Al-Maalomah/Baghdad –
Salam al-Zubaidi, a leader in the Victory Alliance, confirmed on Tuesday that discussions among the leaders of the Coordination Framework regarding the nomination of a candidate for the next prime minister are proceeding according to agreed-upon mechanisms and criteria, without any significant disagreements. He indicated that the Framework is close to reaching a comprehensive consensus Read more…

An economist says the dollar exchange rate will continue to rise for these reasons.

An economist says the dollar exchange rate will continue to rise for these reasons.

1-6-2026

Information/Baghdad –
Economic expert Diaa Mohsen confirmed on Tuesday that the rapid rise in the dollar exchange rate is due to a series of measures taken by the caretaker government, in addition to other financial and economic factors.
Mohsen told the Information Agency that “the dollar exchange rate reaching Read more…

Al-Bayati: The meeting between Maliki and Al-Sudani did not include any discussion of a second term.

Al-Bayati: The meeting between Maliki and Al-Sudani did not include any discussion of a second term.

1-6-2026

Information/Special..
Abbas Al-Bayati, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed that the meeting that brought together the coalition leader Nouri Al-Maliki and Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani did not touch on the issue of a second term in any way, denying the existence of any discussions related to Read more…

“The dollar won’t be the only impact”… Expectations of rising commodity prices and inflation rates in Iraq

“The dollar won’t be the only impact”… Expectations of rising commodity prices and inflation rates in Iraq

2026-01-06

Shafaq News – Baghdad / Erbil
On Tuesday, the head of the “Iraq Future” Foundation for Economic Studies and Consultations, economist Manar Al-Obaidi, predicted that prices of goods and commodities would rise, and inflation rates would increase in Iraq due to the new Read more…