A delegation from Michigan, USA, visits Basra to discuss cooperation and city twinning. This is NOT good!
2025-11-27 03:17
Shafaq News – Basra
The local government in Basra announced on Thursday that it had discussed with an American delegation from the state of Michigan prospects for cooperation and the development of bilateral relations, including the possibility of moving towards a twinning project Read more…
After the Kormor attack, Savaya told the Iraqi government: Let it be clear, there is no place for armed groups.
2025-11-27 04:53
Shafaq News – Washington
Mark Savaya, President Donald Trump’s envoy to Iraq, stressed on Thursday the importance of eliminating “armed groups” from Iraq, indicating that America supports a strong Kurdistan within a unified and stable Iraq.
Savaya said Read more…
“Kormor attack”: The Iraqi government forms an investigative committee with support from the international coalition to uncover the perpetrators.
2025-11-27 04:55
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, the Prime Minister of the current caretaker government and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, decided to form a high-level investigative committee regarding the attack that targeted the Kormor gas field in Sulaymaniyah Governorate, which led to a significant Read more…
The future of the Iraqi economy in 2026: decisive reforms or a postponed crisis?
11-27-2025
Researcher Shatha Khalil
Iraq enters 2026 at a critical economic crossroads. Despite continued oil revenues and ongoing reconstruction projects, the economic structure still suffers from deep structural imbalances that threaten long-term stability. Analyzing these challenges helps explain why 2026 will be a pivotal year for growth, financial stability, and Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-26-2025
11-26-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Sudani came out today and told us what December 1st is. This is absolute. This was straight from him. Starting December 1, 2025 Iraq is rolling out a new mechanism for foreign currency transactions. Banks here in Iraq won’t be able to process any foreign transactions unless custom duties are calculated and paid upfront…No one is going steal from us anymore . FRANK: Bingo! That’s what the WTO and IMF are demanding. Read more…
Defining the mechanisms and timelines for implementing his program: 5 new “framework” criteria for selecting the head of government
2025-11-26 08:50
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed political source revealed on Wednesday evening that the forces of the Coordination Framework, during their last meeting, signed a paper containing five criteria adopted by the committee evaluating candidates for the next Read more…
Experts: Public debt is within safe international limits.
2025/11/26
Economic experts and specialists downplayed the risks of the country’s internal and external public debt, emphasizing that its ratio remains within safe international standards and that the strength of the foreign currency reserves has contributed to bolstering the country’s financial stability. These expert opinions coincided with the assurances of the Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Read more…
Jassem: The government has become a caretaker government and its actions must be monitored.
11-26-2025
Information / Baghdad –
Hussein Ali Jassim, a member of the “Good News for Iraq” coalition, confirmed on Tuesday that the current government has become a caretaker government. He stressed the necessity for relevant authorities, including the judiciary, to monitor Read more…
Rumors and concerns… What is the true state of the financial situation in Iraq?
2025-11-26
Shafaq News – Baghdad
In recent days, the Iraqi scene has witnessed a widespread wave of “rumors” related to “disappearance of funds,” “salary delays,” and “cutting off livelihoods,” which has raised public concerns about the financial situation in the country.
Media outlets and social media have recently circulated news about Read more…
SOMO: Iraq’s oil exports exceeded one billion barrels in 10 months
2025-11-26 01:36
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq’s State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) announced on Wednesday that Iraq’s oil exports during the first 10 months of 2025 exceeded one billion barrels .
Statistics issued by the company Read more…
The Central Bank on the decision to include celebrities in “money laundering” investigations: It’s to protect the economy, not to restrict it.
2025-11-26 05:16
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq confirmed on Wednesday that classifying social media celebrities and influencers as being involved in money laundering was done to protect the national economy and does not represent Read more…
The Ministry of Planning announces the final results of the general population census in Iraq.
2025-11-26
Planning Minister Mohammed Tamim announced on Wednesday the final results of the general population census in Iraq, indicating that the population of Iraq reached Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-25-2025
11-25-2025 Newshound Guru Clare Article: “An economist reveals the reason for the decline in the dinar’s exchange rate in the parallel market” Quote: “The real movement in the market is not related to the official exchange rate, but rather to the imminent implementation of the pre-calculation mechanism for customs, a long-awaited step, as starting from 1/12/2025, no bank will be allowed to execute an external transfer unless the customs duties have been calculated in advance.” Read more…
Exclusive: US General on F-16 Contract: Confirmation of Washington’s Continued Presence in Iraq
2025-11-25 09:00
Shafaq News – Washington/ Mustafa Hashim
American military expert and retired General Mark Kimmitt considered the Pentagon’s renewal of the contract to support Iraqi F-16 aircraft a clear message about the future relationship between the two countries, stressing that it is evidence of the United States’ Read more…
Among them is the establishment of a naval base in the Grand Faw Port… The Cabinet issues several decisions
11-25-2025
The Cabinet issued several decisions on Tuesday, including the establishment of a naval base at the Grand Faw Port. A statement from the Cabinet’s media office, received by Al-Maalomah News Agency, indicated that “the Cabinet approved the establishment of the naval base at the Grand Faw Port, the completion of infrastructure projects within Read more…
Due to a decision to be implemented in 6 days, an expert reveals the reason for the rise in the dollar’s price and predicts “a turbulent month of exaggeration.”
2025-11-25
Economic researcher Manar Al-Obaidi revealed on Tuesday the reasons behind the rise in dollar exchange rates yesterday in the parallel market in Baghdad and the provinces, where exchange rates jumped to 144,000 dinars per 100 dollars, after they Read more…
The Central Bank of Iraq plans to increase its gold reserves and diversify its reserve currency basket.
11-25-2025
The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Tuesday a plan to bolster Iraq’s gold reserves while preserving their value and diversifying the reserve basket as part of its monetary policy. Alaa al – Fahd, a member of the bank’s media office, explained in a statement to the official news agency, Read more…
JP Bank: Oil prices could fall to $30 a barrel in 2027
11-25-2025
Information/Translation…
JPMorgan Chase Bank predicts that the price of Brent crude, the global benchmark for crude oil, will fall to $30 per barrel by 2027 due to a massive market surplus. Goldman Sachs also predicts that the average price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, the US benchmark, will reach Read more…
Trump’s envoy: Fundamental reforms are needed in Iraq
2025-11-25 04:36
Shafaq News – Washington
Mark Savaya, President Donald Trump’s envoy to Iraq, renewed the United States’ support for “legitimate” Iraqi security institutions, noting that the partnership between the two sides has made significant progress Read more…
New clarification from the Federal Government regarding the end of the House of Representatives’ term and its powers
2025-11-25 05:27
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Federal Supreme Court issued an interpretative decision confirming that the term of the House of Representatives ends immediately after the end of the general election day, and that its legislative and oversight powers cease as a result.
The court’s clarification came in response to a letter from the House of Representatives, Read more…
