Al-Mayahi: Perjury has ruined Al-Halbousi’s chances, and Parliament will not reinstate him to the presidency.

Al-Mayahi: Perjury has ruined Al-Halbousi’s chances, and Parliament will not reinstate him to the presidency.

12-15-2025

Information/Special..
The Kurdistan Democratic Party member, Haitham Al-Mayahi, confirmed that the return of former Speaker of Parliament Mohammed Al-Halbousi to the presidency of Parliament has become politically and constitutionally closed, noting that Read more…

The rule of law: The parliament’s presidency is the crux of the matter, and the prime ministership is the last stop.

The rule of law: The parliament’s presidency is the crux of the matter, and the prime ministership is the last stop.

12-15-2025

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Diaa al-Nasiri, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed that the file of the three presidencies is still open, indicating that the political competition has entered its first stages without reaching any final decision regarding the sovereign positions.

Al-Nasiri told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the three presidencies Read more…

Soon… the launch of the third phase of the Development Path Support Program

Soon… the launch of the third phase of the Development Path Support Program

15/12/2025

Baghdad: Batoul Al-Hassani
The Ministry of Transport will soon launch the third phase of the program to support the activation of contractual requirements for the Development Road project, after the successful completion of its previous two phases, which contributed to laying global institutional and contractual foundations Read more…

Al-Hilali reveals details of the prime ministerial nominations within the coordination framework

Al-Hilali reveals details of the prime ministerial nominations within the coordination framework

12-15-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Independent politician Ayed Al-Hilali explained the nature of the nomination of names for the position of Prime Minister and the blocs supporting them within the coordination framework, noting that some candidates were nominated by their political blocs, while others came through consensus Read more…

Barhi: The Central Bank’s standards for bank reform are not unreasonable.

Barhi: The Central Bank’s standards for bank reform are not unreasonable.

12-15-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Ahmed Barihi, a member of the board of directors of the Central Bank of Iraq, confirmed on Monday that the standards set by the Central Bank within the banking sector reform program are not strict or impossible, but rather aim to protect the banks associated with it from collapse and guarantee Read more…

Former MP: The next government is required to review all Kurdistan oil contracts

Former MP: The next government is required to review all Kurdistan oil contracts

12-15-2025

Information / Baghdad
Former MP Kazem Al-Touki called on the incoming government on Monday to review all oil contracts related to the Kurdistan Region, stressing that this issue is one of the most prominent economic and political issues that require urgent Read more…

The era of old agreements is over… Disputes dash the hopes of Halbousi and Sudani for a return to the fold.

The era of old agreements is over… Disputes dash the hopes of Halbousi and Sudani for a return to the fold.

12-15-2025

Information/Report..
Recent political developments in Iraq indicate that the chances of both former Speaker of Parliament Mohammed al-Halbousi and current Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani returning to leadership positions in the next phase have decreased, given the changing political balances and escalating internal disputes Read more…

The National Tribal Current: A second term for al-Sudani is impossible

The National Tribal Current: A second term for al-Sudani is impossible

12-15-2025

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The head of the political body of the National Tribal Movement, Abdul Rahman Al-Jazaeri, confirmed that the chances of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani obtaining a second term have become almost non-existent, indicating that the government’s performance during the current stage has plunged Iraq Read more…

Legal expert: The Federal Court’s decision strips members of parliament of their parliamentary status.

Legal expert: The Federal Court’s decision strips members of parliament of their parliamentary status.

12-15-2025

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Legal expert Ali Al-Tamimi confirmed today that the decision of the Supreme Federal Court to end the work of the House of Representatives and transform the current government into a caretaker government had direct constitutional consequences, most notably Read more…

Fitch affirms Iraq’s credit rating at (B-) and praises “internal stability”

Fitch affirms Iraq’s credit rating at (B-) and praises “internal stability”

2025-12-15 02:12

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Finance announced on Monday that the international credit rating agency Fitch has affirmed Iraq’s sovereign rating at (B-) with a “stable” outlook.

The ministry said in a statement, received by Shafaq News Agency, that this step reflects international confidence in the ability of the Iraqi economy to maintain Read more…

The coordination framework sets a two-week deadline for deciding on a prime ministerial candidate.

The coordination framework sets a two-week deadline for deciding on a prime ministerial candidate.

2025-12-15 03:36

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The “Victory” coalition, led by Haider al-Abadi, revealed on Monday the date for the naming of the next prime minister by the Shiite coordination framework.

Coalition spokesman Aqeel al-Rudaini told Shafaq News Agency that “the meeting of the coordination framework scheduled for Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-14-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-14-2025

12-14-2025 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat I wish I could tell everyone that the removing the of the zero has begun but it hasn’t. Here we sit, almost mid-December already and still waiting for the execution of what they told us months ago would occur at about now. Will we have to wait until mid 2026 or longer for the reinstatement? Iraq…could never be at a more critical time in its modern-day history, than right now. Read more…

China: We seek to reduce customs duties on Iraqi products

China: We seek to reduce customs duties on Iraqi products

2025-12-14 07:18

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Jin Xin, Assistant Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, announced on Sunday the importance of investing in bilateral cooperation with Iraq, while explaining that his country seeks to reduce customs duties in a way that Read more…

A Sudanese advisor comments on the dollar’s fluctuations: temporary and not based on real data.

A Sudanese advisor comments on the dollar’s fluctuations: temporary and not based on real data.

12-14-2025

Baghdad-Mail
The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed on Sunday that the fluctuation of the dollar is temporary and is not based on real economic data, while indicating that the government continues to fix the official exchange rate Read more…

Coordination framework: Iraq has the potential to be among the ranks of developed countries.

Coordination framework: Iraq has the potential to be among the ranks of developed countries.

12-14-2025

Information / Baghdad…
Mohammed Toufan, a leader in the Coordination Framework, affirmed on Saturday that Iraq possesses all the capabilities that qualify it to rise to the ranks of developed countries, noting that the Coordination Framework is open to all Read more…

Al-Kadhimi affirms the cohesion of the coordination framework and denies the existence of disagreements regarding the nomination of the Prime Minister.

Al-Kadhimi affirms the cohesion of the coordination framework and denies the existence of disagreements regarding the nomination of the Prime Minister.

12-14-2025

Information / Baghdad…
Former MP Mueen Al-Kadhimi confirmed on Sunday that focusing media and political attention on the Coordination Framework, rather than other political forces, regarding the nomination of the next Prime Minister is a natural matter, given the great importance and sensitivity of this position Read more…

Implications and benefits of ending the UNAMI mission in Iraq

Implications and benefits of ending the UNAMI mission in Iraq

12-14-2025

Information / Report…
After more than two decades of international presence in Iraq, the country turned a thorny political page by announcing the end of the mission of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), in a move described as a clear indication of Iraq’s transition to a stable state with full sovereignty, capable of managing its affairs without international guardianship or Read more…

The dollar is nearing 130,000 tomans… The Iranian currency continues to break records.

The dollar is nearing 130,000 tomans… The Iranian currency continues to break records.

2025-12-14

Shafaq News – Baghdad/Tehran
In the context of the worsening economic crisis, the record-breaking surge in foreign currency prices in the Iranian market saw the price of the US dollar exceed 128,000 tomans.

Websites specializing in monitoring currency prices Read more…

Iraq wins international lawsuit, avoiding paying more than $120 million to an American company.

Iraq wins international lawsuit, avoiding paying more than $120 million to an American company.

2025-12-14

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Justice announced on Sunday that it had won an international lawsuit that saved the country from paying more than $120 million to an American company.

The ministry said in a statement today that it had achieved “an important legal Read more…

The UAE imposes “heavy” financial penalties on Iraq’s Rafidain Bank

The UAE imposes “heavy” financial penalties on Iraq’s Rafidain Bank

2025-12-14 00:58

Shafaq News – Baghdad / Abu Dhabi
Informed sources revealed on Sunday that financial and administrative violations at the Rafidain Bank branch in Abu Dhabi, in addition to monitoring indicators of mismanagement, prompted the UAE Central Bank to impose “large financial” fines on the branch, warning that these measures could end with the complete closure Read more…