The dollar jumps in Baghdad markets, exceeding 144,000 dinars.

The dollar jumps in Baghdad markets, exceeding 144,000 dinars.

12-29-2025

Information / Baghdad…
The exchange rate of the US dollar rose today, Monday, in the markets of the capital, Baghdad, exceeding 144,000 dinars per 100 dollars.
At 1:00 PM, the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges recorded a rate of Read more…

Mohammed Al-Baldawi: The position of First Deputy Speaker of Parliament will go to Adnan Faihan.

Mohammed Al-Baldawi: The position of First Deputy Speaker of Parliament will go to Adnan Faihan.

12-29-2025

Information / Baghdad –
MP Mohammed al-Baldawi confirmed on Monday that the position of First Deputy Speaker of Parliament will go to Adnan Faihan, according to a majority agreement within the Coordination Framework.
Al-Baldawi explained in a statement Read more…

Tehran welcomes Iraqi mediation for negotiations with Washington

Tehran welcomes Iraqi mediation for negotiations with Washington

2025-12-29 04:50

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Monday welcomed Iraqi mediation to revive bilateral negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei said that Iraq’s interest and role in issues related to peace and stability in the region is appreciated, while stressing Read more…

Hebat al-Halbousi was elected Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament for its sixth session.

Hebat al-Halbousi was elected Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament for its sixth session.

2025-12-29 05:25

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi parliament elected MP Hebat al-Halbousi as speaker of the parliament for its sixth parliamentary session on Monday, during the first session of the new parliament, in a move considered an opening step in the process of Read more…

Al-Mandalawi and Fayhan are nominating themselves for the position of First Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament.

Al-Mandalawi and Fayhan are nominating themselves for the position of First Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament.

2025-12-29 05:43

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Members of Parliament Mohsen Al-Mandalawi and Adnan Faihan nominated themselves for the position of First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, after the nomination process for the position was opened.

Prior to that, the oldest member of parliament, Read more…

“Tax reform”: A harsh reality facing Iraqis in 2026

“Tax reform”: A harsh reality facing Iraqis in 2026

2025-12-29

Shafaq News – Baghdad
As Iraq approaches 2026, the citizen faces a sensitive economic reality, governed by a difficult equation between the need to maximize the state’s financial revenues and to maintain the citizen’s purchasing power in light of Read more…

Barzani calls for changing the mechanism for electing the Iraqi president and submits a proposal to that effect.

Barzani calls for changing the mechanism for electing the Iraqi president and submits a proposal to that effect.

2025-12-29 00:26

Shafaq News – Erbil
On Monday, Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani called for a change in the mechanism for electing the Iraqi president, a position reserved for the Kurds. He proposed that the position be filled by a candidate chosen by the Kurdish parties and blocs, and not be exclusive to the two main Read more…

Iraq ranks 29th globally and third in the Arab world among the banks with the best reserves.

Iraq ranks 29th globally and third in the Arab world among the banks with the best reserves.

2025-12-29 01:58

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Iraq ranked 29th globally out of 50 countries, and third in the Arab world, among the best central banks in terms of hard currency reserves, according to Visual Capitalist, a website specializing in markets, technology, energy and Read more…

Launching the 2026–2028 Securities Strategy to transform Iraq into a regional financial center

Launching the 2026–2028 Securities Strategy to transform Iraq into a regional financial center

2025-12-29 02:27

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, the head of the Securities Commission, Faisal Al-Haimas, announced the imminent launch of the commission’s strategy for the years 2026–2028, in a move aimed at transforming the Iraqi Read more…

The Iraqi parliament opens nominations for the election of its speaker.

The Iraqi parliament opens nominations for the election of its speaker.

2025-12-29 03:03

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The oldest member of parliament, MP Amer Al-Fayez, has begun opening the nomination process for the election of the new Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Immediately after taking the constitutional oath, Al-Fayez began Read more…

Al-Samarrai announces his withdrawal… Three candidates are vying for the presidency of the Iraqi parliament.

Al-Samarrai announces his withdrawal… Three candidates are vying for the presidency of the Iraqi parliament.

2025-12-29 03:20

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Muthanna al-Samarrai, head of the “Al-Azm” coalition, announced on Monday his withdrawal from the race for the position of Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament.

Al-Samarrai said in a speech he delivered inside the council that the decision to withdraw came in response to the wishes of Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-28-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-28-2025

12-28-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 In order for you to receive what the ‘White Papers’ offered you [Iraqi citizens], a new exchange rate must be introduced to Iraq’s monetary system. That’s it. That’s why the economist speaks with great authority…I am more than convinced this man is being put in position [on television news] daily by the powers that be in order to lift and encourage Iraqi citizens about the monetary reform…He is the translation of the confusion of your monetary reform…Everything he is saying is the next step. We all know the HCL and the lower notes are next and he tells everybody in Iraq that he knows that too. Wow. Read more…

The controversy surrounding the term “normalization”… Sako: I’m ready for execution… I’m under political attack

The controversy surrounding the term “normalization”… Sako: I’m ready for execution… I’m under political attack

2025-12-28 08:02

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The head of the Chaldean Catholic Patriarchate in Iraq and the world, Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, reiterated on Sunday that he did not intend to “normalize relations with Israel” in his speech last Wednesday during the Christmas Mass Read more…

An American expert told Shafaq News: Withdrawal from Iraq is unlikely and disarmament is “impossible” except under certain conditions.

An American expert told Shafaq News: Withdrawal from Iraq is unlikely and disarmament is “impossible” except under certain conditions.

2025-12-28 07:21

Washington – Shafaq News – Mustafa Hashim
A prominent American expert on Middle Eastern affairs ruled out the complete withdrawal of US forces from Iraq by the end of 2026, attributing this to President Donald Trump’s “intense hostility” towards Iran and the control of its allies over the Iraqi political scene, describing the current situation as an “intractable dilemma.” Read more…

Al-Halbousi and Al-Samarrai are competing for the presidency.

Al-Halbousi and Al-Samarrai are competing for the presidency.

2025/12/28

Baghdad: Omar Abdul Latif
And Muhannad Abdul Wahab
All eyes are on the House of Representatives session scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, December 29, as a crucial constitutional juncture that cannot be postponed. The head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Faiq Zaidan, stressed Read more…

Abdul Hadi: The coordination framework has not yet decided on the identity of the prime ministerial candidate.

Abdul Hadi: The coordination framework has not yet decided on the identity of the prime ministerial candidate.

12-28-2025

Information/Baghdad…
On Sunday, Adi Abdel Hadi, a member of the coordinating framework, confirmed that no progress had been made in reaching an agreement on who would head the next government.

Abdul-Hadi told Al-Maalouma that “the file of choosing a consensus candidate for Read more…

Al-Moussawi calls on the next government to expel all Turkish forces from Iraqi territory.

Al-Moussawi calls on the next government to expel all Turkish forces from Iraqi territory.

12-28-2025

Information / Baghdad…
MP Mukhtar al-Moussawi called on the incoming government on Sunday to work to remove all Turkish forces from Iraqi territory, stressing that the presence of these forces represents a violation of national sovereignty and must be addressed urgently. Read more…

A new year without a budget… The 1/12 system is back in operation and awaits the formation of the new government.

A new year without a budget… The 1/12 system is back in operation and awaits the formation of the new government.

12-28-2025

Information/Baghdad…
The current year will end in a few days, and Iraq will enter its new year, 2026, without a budget legislated in the House of Representatives. In the absence of a government and its entry into the caretaker phase, Iraq will enter the phase of Read more…

Five critical issues await the next government… 2026, a year of heavy challenges

Five critical issues await the next government… 2026, a year of heavy challenges

12-28-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Abbas Sarout confirmed on Sunday that the next government will face five critical and extremely difficult issues, while noting that 2026 will be a year full of challenges and needs a clear roadmap to Read more…

Sudani reveals “current” efforts to hold a meeting between Washington and Tehran in Baghdad

Sudani reveals “current” efforts to hold a meeting between Washington and Tehran in Baghdad

2025-12-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Outgoing Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani revealed on Saturday evening that there are “current” efforts to hold negotiations between America and Iran in the capital, Baghdad.

In a televised interview with Read more…