Al-Zidi’s cabinet is caught in the crossfire of compromises… September is approaching and 9 portfolios await resolution.
8-30-2026
Information/Report…
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…
A deputy calls on Al-Zaydi to launch a new offensive: “Al-Fajr” is not enough to pursue the big fish of corruption.
8-30-2026
Information/Baghdad…
MP Ahmed Kain called on the Prime Minister on Sunday to launch new anti-corruption campaigns and not be satisfied with the measures taken during what became known as “Operation Dawn.”
Kain told the Information Agency that “combating corruption requires more serious and comprehensive measures, and campaigns should not be limited to specific cases or individuals.” He called on the Prime Minister to “launch new campaigns targeting the big players of corruption and those involved in cases of waste and theft, without selectivity.” Read more…
Parliamentary bloc: Al-Sudani’s term saddled Al-Zidi’s government with heavy debts and financial burdens
8-30-2026
The head of the Al-Faw-Zakho bloc, MP Amer Abdul-Jabbar, confirmed on Sunday that the previous government saddled the current government with massive debts due to corruption, poor planning, and mismanagement. He called for urgent plans to rescue the country from the debt crisis.
Abdul-Jabbar told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “the previous government left behind significant financial burdens and debts that weighed heavily on Ali al-Zaidi’s government.” He explained that “corruption, poor planning, and Read more…
Al-Moussawi: Washington is pressuring to impose certain figures on Al-Zaidi’s cabinet.
8-30-2026
Information/Baghdad…
MP Jassim al-Moussawi revealed on Sunday that significant American pressure is being exerted on Prime Minister Ali Mohsen al-Ahmad and political forces to impose individuals for the vacant ministerial positions.
Al-Moussawi told Al-Maalouma that “there is significant American pressure being applied to the Prime Minister and political forces to impose individuals who lack a sense of patriotism to fill the nine vacant ministries.” Read more…
Government inaction is delaying the completion of the cabinet… Will the decision be postponed until after September 30th?
8-30-2026
Information / Special..
Khalid Walid, a member of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, confirmed today, Sunday, that the government’s preoccupation with a number of current issues has delayed the completion of the cabinet, indicating that there are no current signs of holding a session to vote on the vacant ministries.
Walid told Al-Maalomah that “the issue of completing the government cabinet is no longer a priority in light of the political controversy and the accumulated Read more…
Iran: Dollar surpasses 207,000 tomans on the free market
2026-08-30
Shafaq News – Tehran
The price of the US dollar continued to rise in the Iranian free market on Sunday, exceeding the 207,000 toman mark, continuing the decline in the value of the Iranian rial.
According to data from the “Tejarat News” website, which specializes in monitoring exchange rates in the free market, the price of the dollar reached about 207,000 tomans, while it recorded a level of 207,300 tomans during today’s trading, and the price of the euro Read more…
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New deal: Trump gives the Pentagon influence over Venezuelan oil.
2026-08-30
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump has given the Department of Defense significant influence over Venezuelan oil after concluding an “oil deal” with its interim president days ago.
The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the talks between Washington and Caracas, reported that Trump and Delcy Rodriguez agreed on the broad outlines of the deal during a phone call days before it was officially announced. Read more…
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Among them are two Iraqi pipelines… Arab countries are betting on six oil routes away from the Strait of Hormuz
2026-08-30
Shafaq News – Follow-up
Arab countries have increasingly placed their bets on six oil pipelines to ensure the flow of their exports away from the Strait of Hormuz, including routes that are currently operational and others that are in the planning and development stages.
According to a report issued by the Energy Research Unit (based in Washington), the region includes 3 pipelines already operating in exporting Arab oil outside the Strait: the Saudi “East-West”, the Emirati “Habshan-Fujairah”, and the Iraqi-Turkish “Kirkuk-Ceyhan”. Read more…
Sources: US proposal for a trilateral summit between Trump, Putin, and Zelensky
2026-08-30
Shafaq News – Washington
The American website Axios quoted informed sources as saying that the Director of the American Central Intelligence Agency, John Ratcliffe, raised the idea of holding a trilateral summit bringing together US President Donald Trump, and Russian and Ukrainian counterparts Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky during his recent visit to Moscow.
According to the website, Ratcliffe’s visit to the Russian capital was aimed at exploring whether Read more…
Exclusive: Washington outlines its partnership with Baghdad: An Iraq free of terrorism and weapons in the hands of the state.
2026-08-30
Shafaq News – Washington
Mustafa Hashim
A spokesman for the US State Department confirmed on Sunday that Iraq has begun a new path under the leadership of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, and in full partnership with the United States.
The ministry spokesman told Shafaq News Agency that “Washington, as emphasized by US President Donald Trump during his meeting with Prime Minister al-Zaidi on the historic visit Read more…
Iraqi Observatory: 4 alternative routes for oil exports instead of Hormuz
2026-08-30
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, the Economic Affairs Observatory “Eco Iraq” proposed adopting four strategic routes for oil export pipelines, with the aim of diversifying export outlets and reducing Iraq’s dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, in light of the repercussions of the war in the region and the cessation of Iraqi oil exports through the strait .
The observatory stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that Iraq is among the countries most Read more…
Through various channels, Al-Sadr continues to support Al-Zaydi’s efforts to “monopolize weapons” in Iraq.
2026-08-30
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A senior official in the political body of the Shiite National Movement revealed on Sunday that the movement’s leader, Muqtada al-Sadr, supports Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi’s steps aimed at restricting weapons to the state, stressing the continuation of communication to follow up on developments in the file and to work on overcoming obstacles that may hinder its implementation.
The official told Shafaq News Agency that “communication between al-Sadr and the government is taking place Read more…
Iraq ranks 61st globally in terms of the highest “minimum wage” according to purchasing power parity.
2026-08-30
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq ranked 61st globally out of 130 countries in the ranking of the minimum monthly wage after adjusting for purchasing power parity, recording $626 per month, according to a report published by Visual Capitalist.
The ranking, which Shafaq News Agency reviewed, takes into account the differences in price levels and living costs between countries, with the aim of measuring the actual purchasing power of the minimum wage and making the comparison between countries more accurate. Read more…
Without pillars or an engineer… Removing the American veto clauses brings the Popular Mobilization Forces closer to restructuring and retirement.
2026-08-30
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Sunday that the draft laws on the structure of the Popular Mobilization Forces and on service and retirement will soon be referred to the Iraqi Parliament, after the removal of a number of controversial clauses that were subject to an American veto.
According to the source, who spoke to Shafaq News Agency, there is an American veto on some clauses of the Popular Mobilization Forces laws, and therefore the two drafts will be referred in their final form to the House of Representatives, in preparation for starting the procedures Read more…
Exclusive: A meeting of the coordination framework is expected to discuss the completion of the cabinet.
2026-08-30
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, Iraqi parliament member Mohammed Abu Al-Eis revealed that a meeting of the Coordination Framework forces is expected in the coming days to discuss completing the formation of the cabinet.
Abu Al-Eis told Shafaq News Agency that the framework forces have not set a specific date for completing the cabinet, and everything mentioned in this regard is speculation and not true.
Abu Al-Eis explained that “the political blocs submitted the names of the candidates for the ministerial cabinet, Read more…
The Prime Minister’s advisor: The new budget makes public funds a tool for measuring feasibility and impact.
8-30-2026
The Prime Minister’s advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed on Sunday that the program budget represents a shift from financing spending to financing results. He explained that the new budget makes public money a tool for measuring feasibility and impact. Saleh told the official agency, “The program budget essentially means a shift from financing spending to financing results. This shift reflects the essence of the program and performance budget, which seeks to make public money a tool for measuring feasibility, not just a number in spending tables.” Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 8-29-2026
8-29-2026 Newshound Guru Stephen I believe we are coming to the end of this long long ride. There is too many coincidence, too many things converging …We have Iraq being fully sovereign September 30th…all the militias in Iraq have been disarmed and disbanded…We are seeing things converge and move way too quickly… We are in a period of true acceleration in this investment. There’s too much happening, too much coming out…I refuse to believe it’s all just a coincidence. Read more…
MP proposes exit from rentier economy
8-29-2026
Information/Special…
MP Mohammed al-Bayati stressed on Saturday the necessity of developing a roadmap to raise non-oil revenues to at least 30%, in order to create a balance and move away from a rentier economy.
Al-Bayati explained to Al-Maalouma that “Iraq relies on crude oil exports for up to 90% of its state treasury revenue to cover salaries and other operational and investment expenses,” noting that “reliance on a rentier economy carries significant risks, something we have been warning about for years.”
He added that “there is a need to develop a roadmap that guarantees Read more…
The parliamentary transport committee is activating the development road and Faw port files.
8-29-2026
The Information Agency/Baghdad –
Rafiq al-Salihi, a member of the Parliamentary Transportation and Communications Committee, confirmed on Saturday that the committee is working to activate several strategic files related to the transportation sector, most notably the Development Road project and the Grand Faw Port, in addition to monitoring the status of the land, sea, and air transport sectors, as well as railways, ports, and Iraqi Airways.
Al-Salihi told the Information Agency, “The committee is monitoring the Ministry of Transportation’s work plan Read more…
A member of parliament reveals a “surprise”: Saudi Arabia has no objection to the reactivation of the completed Iraqi oil pipeline on the Red Sea.
8-29-2026
Baghdad-Mail
Member of Parliament Amer Abdul-Jabbar stated on Saturday that Saudi Arabia does not object to the re-establishment of the Iraqi oil pipeline on the Red Sea, which was built in the 1980s.
Abdul-Jabbar said in a statement followed by “Mail” that “Iraq has an oil pipeline with Saudi Arabia that was completed in the 1980s. It is an Iraqi pipeline and was built with Iraqi money at a cost of $2.6 billion,” indicating that “oil was loaded from it at the end of the 1980s, but it was confiscated after 1991 by the Saudi side.” Read more…
