The Union: We are open to dialogue and reject the formation of a regional government based on a policy of unilateralism and exclusion.
8-31-2026
Information / Special..
Burhan Sheikh Raouf, a member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, confirmed on Monday that the Patriotic Union welcomes any initiatives aimed at ending the political deadlock in the Kurdistan Region, stressing the party’s readiness to hold meetings at any time and reach a consensus formula to form a balanced national government.
Sheikh Raouf told Al-Maalouma, “Our doors are open and our hands are extended for dialogue in order to reach a formula for forming a national, consensual, and balanced government that leads the Kurdistan Region and ensures Read more…
Weapons control and cabinet formation: key topics of discussion at this evening’s framework meeting
2026-08-31
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, Firas Al-Muslawi, spokesman for the Reconstruction and Development Bloc, revealed the main points of the coordination framework in its periodic meeting to be held in the evening.
Al-Muslawi told Shafaq News Agency that “the meeting will focus on candidates for the vacant ministries to complete the government cabinet, especially since it is a prior agreement between the framework forces, and the framework has become close to the stage of deciding on its ministerial candidates, provided that Read more…
“Transnational” corruption: Iranian fraud to drain Iraq’s funds
2026-08-31
Shafaq News – Special Translation
The Middle East Forum Institute spoke of a widespread, cross-border embezzlement mechanism that drains Iraqi state funds into the pockets of diaspora communities in the United States and the West, serving the goals of the Iranian regime.
The American Institute stated in a report translated by Shafaq News Agency that when former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi first revealed the extent of the “ghost soldiers” phenomenon that Read more…
Iraq’s internal debt exceeds 106 trillion dinars as of late June
2026-08-31
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Financial data issued by the Central Bank of Iraq showed that the volume of Iraq’s internal public debt rose to 106.072 trillion dinars at the end of June 2026, compared to 103.179 trillion dinars at the end of last May, an increase of 2.893 trillion dinars in one month.
According to data seen by Shafaq News Agency, domestic debt rose from 90.515 trillion dinars at the end of 2025 to Read more…
Despite its positive aspects, what does the abundance of corruption reports in Iraq reveal?
2026-08-31
Shafaq News – Baghdad
More than 26,000 reports of corruption cases have reached the Iraqi Integrity Commission, indicating the increasing involvement of citizens in uncovering and reporting suspected corruption, especially with the escalating pace of reports during the “Dawn Charge” campaign that began on June 28, 2026.
However, the large number of reports poses challenges to regulatory and judicial institutions, starting with verifying and sorting information, to confronting malicious reports and protecting Read more…
August salaries are approaching September… Iraqi ministry employees are waiting for their dues
2026-08-31
Shafaq News – Baghdad
As August draws to a close, the salaries of employees in a number of Iraqi ministries and government agencies have still not been disbursed, amid a state of anxiety and confusion among employees, especially with the approach of September and the continuation of their financial and living obligations.
Reports indicate that salaries have been disbursed to some entities, including the Ministry of Interior, as well as companies and departments affiliated with some ministries, while employees of Read more…
Al-Aboudi: The government will vote on the 2027 budget in September.
2026-08-31
Shafaq News/Baghdad
Iraqi government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi announced on Monday that the cabinet will vote in September on the draft general budget law for 2027.
Al-Aboudi said during a press conference attended by Shafaq News Agency that “the financial deficit in the budget is based on the Financial Management Law, and will not exceed 3%,” indicating that “the Ministry of Finance is Read more…
Erbil: Disputes with Baghdad over the ASYCUDA system remain unresolved
2026-08-31
Shafaq News – Erbil
The Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the Kurdistan Region and the head of the Erbil Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Gilan Haji Saeed, confirmed on Monday the continuation of disputes related to tariffs and the customs system between the Kurdistan Region and the federal government.
The head of the union, Haji Saeed, told Shafaq News Agency that “the problems related to tariffs and the customs system between the region and Baghdad are still ongoing, and a decisive decision to end this crisis Read more…
From the controversy surrounding “Article 140” to the suspension of the demonstration… what is happening in Khanaqin?
2026-08-31
Shafaq News – Khanaqin
The story began with television statements, but it quickly went beyond the screen of one of the Kurdish channels to open one of the most sensitive files of Khanaqin. The talk by leaders of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and the Kurdistan Democratic Party about the demographic changes that the region witnessed after the events of October 16, 2017, and the call to implement Article 140 of the Iraqi Constitution, provoked mixed reactions, before the circle of controversy widened and turned into political and popular movements that ended with the call for a mass Read more…
The Arab Parliament condemns the Iranian attack on the UAE and Jordan: a threat to the region’s security.
2026-08-31
Shafaq News – Middle East
The Speaker of the Arab Parliament, Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Yamahi, on Monday condemned in the strongest terms the Iranian attack that targeted the UAE and Jordan with drones, stressing that the repetition of these attacks represents a blatant violation of the sovereignty of the two countries and a direct threat to their security and stability. Read more…
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Trump: We will deliver a powerful blow to the Iranians.
2026-08-31
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that a strong strike would be launched against Iran.
Trump said in a press statement: The current US sanctions on Iran are beginning to bear fruit strongly.
He added: We intercepted all Iranian missiles except for one that did not pose Read more…
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Judicial Council: 7 billion dinars, 5.5 million dollars, and 35 properties seized in the Al-Jumaili case
8-31-2026
The Supreme Judicial Council announced on Monday the seizure of 7 billion dinars, 5.5 million dollars, and 35 properties. Judge Diaa Jaafar, the investigating judge of the Central Anti-Corruption Criminal Court, stated in a statement carried by the official agency that “huge sums of money, properties, and vehicles belonging to the detained defendant Alaa Mohsen Khalaf, the director of the office of the detained defendant Adnan Al-Jumaili, were seized Read more…
The US State Department is urging its citizens not to travel to Iraq.
8-31-2026
The US State Department has urged its citizens not to travel to Iraq.
The US State Department issued a brief statement saying, “Do not travel to Iraq for any reason… and those already there should leave immediately.” Read more…
The Director of the Commander-in-Chief’s Office discusses with the Electoral Commission the technical and legal requirements for adopting the national ID card in voting.
8-31-2026
The Director of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, discussed on Monday with the Independent High Electoral Commission the technical and legal requirements for adopting the national identity card in voting. A statement from the Security Media Cell indicated that “the Director of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, attended a workshop held at the headquarters of the Independent High Electoral Read more…
Government spokesperson: The Prime Minister rejected a proposal to keep some international coalition forces after September 30th.
8-31-2026
Iraqi government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi confirmed on Monday that the Prime Minister rejected a proposal to keep some international coalition forces beyond September 30. He also indicated that the Cabinet will vote on the 2027 budget next September. Al-Aboudi stated during a press conference that “the 2027 budget will be different from its predecessors, and will be based on programs and performance, and will be based on how funds are spent,” explaining that “the Cabinet will vote on the budget next September, and it will be in line with Iraq’s economic identity.” Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 8-30-2026
8-30-2026 Intel Guru Reset Intelligence A country [Iraq] that just ordered 7.5 billion new notes has stopped dispensing the old ones…Here’s how an exchange actually works… An exchange works by making the old paper unusable and the new paper worth walking in for. The state controls the first half with deadlines and rationing. You’re watching that half run now – [atm] machines capped, [payment] trucks stopped, salaries rerouted [to electronic rails]. The second half arrives as a single announcement. Between the two halves sits nothing but silence from the [central] bank. That silence is what this week sounds like. Read more…
General blackout of privately owned generators across Iraq (tonight)
8-30-2026
In a protest, private generator owners across all governorates decided to implement a complete blackout, starting at 12:00 AM on Monday night (August 31, 2026). This was in protest against taxes, fees, fuel Read more…
Completion of 3 pivotal projects at Al-Faw Port
2026/08/30
Baghdad: Batoul Al-Hassani
The Ministry of Transport announced the completion of three key pillars within the Grand Faw Port project, paving the way for transforming Iraq into a global trade hub for transport and supply chains.
The Ministry’s Director of Media and Government Communication, Hussein Ahmed, told Al-Sabah newspaper that the five berths, the navigation channel, and the road connecting to the port have been fully completed. He added that work is underway to open two more Read more…
The Iraqi government is turning to American banks for loans to resolve its liquidity crisis.
2026-08-30
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Sunday that the government intends to approach some American banks to obtain a financial loan as a quick solution to overcome the liquidity crisis, away from proposals to print currency.
The source explained to Shafaq News Agency that “the Ministries of Finance and Foreign Affairs are considering contacting some official American banks to obtain a financial loan that will be repaid from Iraqi oil sales in global oil markets, thus solving the liquidity crisis Read more…
Al-Zidi’s cabinet is caught in the crossfire of compromises… September is approaching and 9 portfolios await resolution.
8-30-2026
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The political scene remains unclear regarding the cabinet of Ali al-Zaidi’s government, as no fixed date has been set for voting on the vacant ministerial portfolios, despite all political blocs announcing that they have submitted their candidates to al-Zaidi for him to choose from among them and go to parliament to hold a session to vote to complete the government. However, things seem to be getting more complicated, especially with the disappearance of excuses regarding the issue of delaying the submission of candidates Read more…
