Government comment on the rise in the dollar exchange rate in Iraqi markets

Government comment on the rise in the dollar exchange rate in Iraqi markets

2025-12-25 02:34

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, the Prime Minister’s financial and economic advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, commented on the return of the rise in the exchange rate of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar in local markets.

Saleh told Shafaq News Agency: “The fluctuations observed in the parallel exchange Read more…

A closed meeting of the coordination framework was held without the candidates present; five names were put forward for the premiership.

A closed meeting of the coordination framework was held without the candidates present; five names were put forward for the premiership.

2025-12-25 02:51

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A leader in the Badr Organization revealed on Thursday that the Coordination Framework, which includes Shiite political forces, held a closed meeting away from its regular meeting and in the absence of candidates for the position of Prime Minister, during which it discussed mechanisms for choosing the most suitable Read more…

Sudanese: The budget deficit has affected all sectors of the state, and solutions will require time and patience.

Sudanese: The budget deficit has affected all sectors of the state, and solutions will require time and patience.

2025-12-25 02:50

Shafaq News – Salah al-Din
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stated on Thursday that the financial deficit incurred by the federal government is affecting all sectors of the Iraqi state, stressing that there are solutions to overcome this stage, but they require “time, patience, and Read more…

Ministry of Interior: Strict measures against violations during Christmas and New Year’s celebrations

Ministry of Interior: Strict measures against violations during Christmas and New Year’s celebrations

2025-12-25

The Ministry of Interior announced on Thursday the details of the security plan for Christmas and New Year celebrations, while indicating that strict measures will be taken against violations. The head of the Department of Relations and Media at the Ministry, Brigadier General Miqdad Miri, told the official agency that “the Ministry has put in place a comprehensive Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-24-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-24-2025

12-24-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 Let’s see what happens between the 29th and the 31st because that’s when the parliament is going to sit. That’s when they’re going to look at the laws…Boots-on-the-ground Firefly and Omar feel we’re going to see laws passed. Those three days are very crucial for the government to sit and not roll over. Sit and pass the laws. Give me and “H”. Give me a “C”. Give me and “L”. Read more…

For the first time, gold surpasses $4,500, and silver and platinum reach record levels.

For the first time, gold surpasses $4,500, and silver and platinum reach record levels.

2025-12-24

Shafaq News – Baghdad / Erbil
Gold prices surpassed the $4,500 per ounce mark for the first time on Wednesday, while silver and platinum hit new record highs, amid a surge in investor demand for precious metals driven by Read more…

Al-Kadhimi: 6 candidates for Prime Minister, and Badr and Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq are competing for the position of First Deputy Prime Minister

Al-Kadhimi: 6 candidates for Prime Minister, and Badr and Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq are competing for the position of First Deputy Prime Minister

12-24-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Mu’in al-Kadhimi revealed on Wednesday that the nomination for the position of Prime Minister has been narrowed down to six candidates, in addition to the competition between Read more…

A financial expert calls for stricter oversight of banks in Iraq.

A financial expert calls for stricter oversight of banks in Iraq.

12-24-2025

Information / Baghdad…
Financial and banking expert Abdul Aziz Hassoun called on the Central Bank of Iraq on Wednesday to take strict measures and oversight to regulate the work of banks, ensuring the protection of citizens’ rights. He pointed out that the banking system in Iraq operates within an unstable environment that has prevented it Read more…

Hazem: Al-Halbousi insists on submitting his name for the presidency of Parliament

Hazem: Al-Halbousi insists on submitting his name for the presidency of Parliament

12-24-2025

Information / Baghdad –
Political analyst Mukhlid Hazem confirmed that former Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi is insisting on exclusively submitting his name for the speakership through his party, Taqaddum.
Hazem told Al-Maalouma that “the Sunni Council may resort to Read more…

Rule of law: The coordinating framework has two months, according to the constitution, to choose the prime minister.

Rule of law: The coordinating framework has two months, according to the constitution, to choose the prime minister.

12-24-2025

Information/Special..
Diaa al-Nasiri, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed that the constitutional timelines give the forces of the Coordination Framework a deadline of about two months to decide on the selection of the next Prime Minister, stressing that the position will remain confined Read more…

The Sunni Council fails again to elect a Speaker of Parliament

The Sunni Council fails again to elect a Speaker of Parliament

2025-12-24

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The National Political Council, which unites the Sunni forces that won the recent elections, failed on Tuesday evening to choose a candidate to fill the position of Speaker of Parliament.

The media office of the council stated in a statement Read more…

Source: Employee and retiree salaries are not affected by the banks’ annual inventory.

Source: Employee and retiree salaries are not affected by the banks’ annual inventory.

2025-12-24 00:27

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Wednesday that the annual inventory and auditing processes carried out by government banks at the end of each year will not affect the disbursement of salaries to employees and retirees.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the suspension of some banking activities Read more…

Oil Minister: Refining sector projects aim to transform Iraq into an exporter of petroleum products.

Oil Minister: Refining sector projects aim to transform Iraq into an exporter of petroleum products.

2025-12-24 01:47

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul Ghani stated on Wednesday that the ministry aims, through expansion projects in the refining sector, to transform Iraq into an exporter of oil derivatives.

This came during his chairmanship of a meeting Read more…

The Iranian currency continues its freefall amid the country’s worsening economic crisis.

The Iranian currency continues its freefall amid the country’s worsening economic crisis.

2025-12-24 02:45

Shafaq News – Baghdad / Tehran
Foreign currency prices in Iran continued their upward trend, with the US dollar reaching a record high of more than 136,000 tomans.

According to reports from currency price tracking Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-23-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-23-2025

12-23-2025 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: “A PRESIDENTIAL DECREE SETS THE 29TH OF THIS MONTH AS THE DATE FOR THE FIRST PARLIAMENTARY SESSION” We are told today that parliament will begin its first session on December 29th. WOW! That is very close. Remember parliament is the first of the three branches of the new Iraqi government that must formed and after the election. So, we see parliament will begin within the window for the early January CBI target… Read more…

Document reveals that Vietnam owes 45 billion dinars, and the government is neglecting to recover it.

Document reveals that Vietnam owes 45 billion dinars, and the government is neglecting to recover it.

12-23-2025

Information/Baghdad…
MP Haider al-Mutairi revealed on Tuesday that Vietnam owes Iraq 45 billion Iraqi dinars, criticizing the government’s inaction in recovering these funds.
In a statement received Read more…

A verbal altercation disrupts the Sunni reconciliation meeting, and Halbousi leaves in anger.

A verbal altercation disrupts the Sunni reconciliation meeting, and Halbousi leaves in anger.

12-23-2025

Al-Maalomah/Anbar…
A source in Anbar province revealed on Tuesday that Mohammed al-Halbousi, head of the Progress Alliance, stormed out of a small meeting convened by the Sunni Council to reconcile his differences with Muthanna al-Samarrai, head of the Azm Alliance.
The source told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “a verbal altercation ended the Read more…

Experts: Liquidity is under control and does not represent a financial gap.

Experts: Liquidity is under control and does not represent a financial gap.

2025/12/23

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani directed officials to assess the impact of public finance reforms, emphasizing the importance of rationalizing spending and maximizing revenues to ensure the stability of the national economy. Economic experts believe that the current liquidity fluctuations do not represent a genuine Read more…

The US begins reducing its military presence in Iraq… and 20% of the international coalition withdraws.

The US begins reducing its military presence in Iraq… and 20% of the international coalition withdraws.

2025/12/23

A report by the American website “Fox News” revealed the start of a gradual reduction of the American military mission in Iraq, confirming that Washington has begun withdrawing its forces in accordance with an agreement with Baghdad.
The report stated that “the US military mission in Iraq is gradually being reduced, Read more…

Popular movement: The Sudanese opened the door to American interventions

Popular movement: The Sudanese opened the door to American interventions

12-23-2025

Information/Baghdad…
The head of the organizing body of the popular movement for the Belt and Road, Hussein Ali, confirmed that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has opened the door to American interference in internal affairs in order to serve his projects, most notably supporting his continued hold on power.

Ali told Al-Maalomah that “Al-Sudani has opened the door to American projects Read more…