A new Iraqi initiative, coordinated internationally, aims to recover looted funds smuggled abroad.

A new Iraqi initiative, coordinated internationally, aims to recover looted funds smuggled abroad.

2025-12-20 06:28

Shafaq News – Doha
On Saturday, the head of the Federal Integrity Commission, Mohammed Ali Al-Lami, conducted intensive bilateral Iraqi efforts to coordinate the recovery of looted funds and assets smuggled out of Iraq, with the heads of delegations and international Read more…

UNAMI announces handover of its Baghdad compound to the government before the end of its mandate

UNAMI announces handover of its Baghdad compound to the government before the end of its mandate

12-20-2025

Information/Baghdad
The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) announced on Saturday the signing of documents related to the handover of its compound in Baghdad.

A statement from the mission, received by the Al-Maalomah news agency, said that “the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) signed the documents for Read more…

The government is ignoring the withdrawal decision… What is happening at Ain al-Asad base?

The government is ignoring the withdrawal decision… What is happening at Ain al-Asad base?

12-20-2025

Information / Baghdad…
Political and security affairs observer Sabah al-Akeeli confirmed on Saturday that the government of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani ignored the agreement for the withdrawal of the US-led international coalition forces, which stipulates the complete withdrawal of foreign forces Read more…

Within 9 months, the Central Bank announces that Iraq’s imports have exceeded $60 billion.

Within 9 months, the Central Bank announces that Iraq’s imports have exceeded $60 billion.

12-20-2025

The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Saturday that Iraq’s imports up to September 2025 exceeded $63 billion.
In a report reviewed by Al-Maalomah News Agency, the bank stated that “Iraq’s imports for the first nine months of 2025, from the beginning of January to Read more…

A politician reveals Barzani’s funds deposited in American banks

A politician reveals Barzani’s funds deposited in American banks

12-20-2025

Al-Maalomah/Anbar –
Ahmed Abdullah al-Dulaimi, a member of the Anbar Alliance, revealed on Saturday that the funds deposited by the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Masoud Barzani, in American banks this year have reached significant levels.
Al-Dulaimi told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “Masoud Barzani has deposited Read more…

Sudani considers the termination of the international coalition’s mission and the work of the United Nations mission in Iraq a success for his government.

Sudani considers the termination of the international coalition’s mission and the work of the United Nations mission in Iraq a success for his government.

2025-12-20 00:04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said on Saturday that ending the military missions of the international coalition against ISIS and the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) was a success for the caretaker government he has headed for three years.

This came in a speech he delivered Read more…

For the second year in a row, Iraq is outside the top 20 countries holding US Treasury bonds.

For the second year in a row, Iraq is outside the top 20 countries holding US Treasury bonds.

2025-12-20 04:02

Shafaq News – Baghdad/Washington
The US Treasury announced on Saturday that Japan and the United Kingdom, the two largest holders of US bonds, had increased their holdings, while China had reduced its holdings. It also noted that two Arab countries were among the top 20 Read more…

Debts, salaries, and projects: The financial obligations of the next government in numbers

Debts, salaries, and projects: The financial obligations of the next government in numbers

2025-12-20 04:50

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday, Mu’in al-Kadhimi, a member of the Finance Committee in the previous parliamentary session, revealed, with figures, the size of the financial obligations incumbent on the next government, indicating that these obligations include internal and external debts, employee salaries, oil company dues, in addition to Read more…

An Iraqi observatory warns the government against any manipulation of gold reserves to cover the deficit.

An Iraqi observatory warns the government against any manipulation of gold reserves to cover the deficit.

2025-12-20

The Eco Iraq Observatory announced on Saturday that Iraq’s gold reserves are valued at approximately $23 billion and 64 million, warning against using them to solve the country’s financial deficit crisis.

The observatory said in a statement that “Iraq bought about 8.2 tons Read more…

Government financial advisor: Internal and external debt is within safe global limits.

Government financial advisor: Internal and external debt is within safe global limits.

2025-12-20

The Prime Minister’s Financial Advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed on Saturday that Iraq’s external debt stands at 4%, which is within safe limits. He also indicated that both internal and external debt are within internationally accepted safe ranges. Salih told the official news agency that “Iraq’s external public debt Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-19-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-19-2025

12-19-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: The CBI is saying the expiration of 1310 does not mean a new rate automatically announced on January 1, 20206. The CBI says it signals the end of the current framework. FRANK: It doesn’t mean that you’re not going to either… FIREFLY: The Central Bank of Iraq is saying they have set the exchange rate at 1310 dinar through the end of the year and then they will review and reassess the rate as they had into the new year…1310 is locked in for now and any changes will be considered after December ends. This was answered to the guy on TV news from the CBI. FRANK: What we’re witnessing right now is what I call ‘good guy versus bad guy’ in the monetary reform education to you Iraqi citizens…I find this tactic to be brilliant in order to hide the truth and in order to give you the truth. Read more…

Al-Anbari confirms the possibility of Maliki assuming power as Prime Minister

Al-Anbari confirms the possibility of Maliki assuming power as Prime Minister

12-19-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Sabah al-Anbari, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed the possibility of Nouri al-Maliki returning to power as Prime Minister for the next term, especially given the successes he achieved during his eight years in office.
Al-Anbari told Al-Maalouma, “The selection of the next Prime Minister Read more…

A month after the Central Bank of Iraq’s classification, “small influencers” are excluded from the market.

A month after the Central Bank of Iraq’s classification, “small influencers” are excluded from the market.

2025-12-19 00:50

Baghdad – Shafaq News
More than a month after the Central Bank of Iraq classified social media celebrities and influencers as high-risk to the banking sector, and warned Iraqi banks against dealing with them to limit money laundering and terrorism financing, some content creators Read more…

Trump suspends US immigration lottery

Trump suspends US immigration lottery

2025-12-19 00:47

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump suspended the “Green Card” lottery program, which caused shock among the winners of this year’s lottery.

The decision came because this program allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings Read more…

Among the most prominent solutions are reducing expenses and salaries… An economic expert presents solutions to the financial crisis in Iraq

Among the most prominent solutions are reducing expenses and salaries… An economic expert presents solutions to the financial crisis in Iraq

2025-12-19 02:53

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Friday, the head of the “Iraq Future” Foundation, economist Manar Al-Obaidi, ruled out the possibility of non-oil financial revenues replacing oil revenues in covering the expenses of the Iraqi state and the monthly Read more…

Ministry of Transport: Plan to support maritime transport with 2,000 containers and 15 boats

Ministry of Transport: Plan to support maritime transport with 2,000 containers and 15 boats

2025-12-19

The Ministry of Transport announced on Friday the commencement of extensive steps to expand investment opportunities in the maritime transport sector. It indicated that maritime transport investments enhance capacity and improve services at Iraqi ports. The Ministry also revealed a plan to support maritime Read more…

Ministry of Electricity: 58% of supplied energy is uncontrolled and not subject to billing

Ministry of Electricity: 58% of supplied energy is uncontrolled and not subject to billing

2025-12-19

The Ministry of Electricity confirmed on Friday that it is implementing campaigns to install meters, upgrade distribution networks, and collect energy payments. It also indicated that losses in power transmission lines and distribution networks reach more than 58%. Ministry spokesman Ahmed Moussa told the official news agency that “there are ongoing meetings between Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’a Al-Sudani and Minister of Electricity Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-18-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-18-2025

12-18-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Sudani was on TV yesterday…talking about it’s the responsibility solely of the CBI to change the exchange rate. He said he government has…lowered the gap between the official rate and the parallel market rate. But to actually change the rate is the responsibility of the CBI. FRANK: It looks like it’s Sudani’s turn to come out and massage the monetary reform for the Iraqi citizens so they can become nice and tender about receiving it…It’s Sudani’s turn to say the obvious without directly saying it because it is against the constitution to tell you, ‘we’re about to raise the value.’ But they can tell you, ‘We can raise the 3 zeros to add value.’ They can suggest it…hint it…exemplify it…illustrate it. Hell, they can draw it on a map…so that it softens the shock of introduction… Read more…

A former MP calls for the establishment of a “drone academy”: the weapon of the future at a lower cost and higher accuracy.

A former MP calls for the establishment of a “drone academy”: the weapon of the future at a lower cost and higher accuracy.

12-18-2025

Information/Special..
Former member of the Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee, Ayoub Al-Rubaie, called on Thursday for the adoption of what he called the “Drone Academy” to develop the weapon of the future, which would enhance Iraq’s ability to confront internal and external challenges at lower costs of up to 50%. Read more…

The rest is up for grabs and maneuvering… Al-Sudani and Al-Maliki, one of them will be the next prime minister

The rest is up for grabs and maneuvering… Al-Sudani and Al-Maliki, one of them will be the next prime minister

2025-12-18 07:47

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Reconstruction and Development Coalition, led by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, confirmed on Thursday evening that there are only two names officially and genuinely competing for the premiership.

Coalition leader Khalid Walid told Shafaq News Agency that “the negotiating committee of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition is still working Read more…