Sudani: Iraq is an independent partner of the United States

Sudani: Iraq is an independent partner of the United States

2025/11/04

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed that the upcoming elections represent a turning point between the previous phase of instability and the current phase of security, reconstruction, and services.

In a press interview with Reuters, Al-Sudani stressed the government’s confidence Read more…

Parliamentary Finance Committee: The region does not want to resolve the oil revenue issue.

Parliamentary Finance Committee: The region does not want to resolve the oil revenue issue.

11-4-2025

The Information Agency / Baghdad…
Member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Mu’in al-Kadhim, confirmed on Tuesday that the Kurdistan Region lacks credibility in dealing with the oil revenue file, indicating that the crisis remains unresolved.
Al-Kadhim told the Information Agency, “The region has not yet adhered to Read more…

“Wars have hampered it”: A proposal to establish a sovereign wealth fund for Iraq and invest it in development projects.

“Wars have hampered it”: A proposal to establish a sovereign wealth fund for Iraq and invest it in development projects.

2025-11-04 01:26

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, the Prime Minister’s advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, proposed the establishment of a domestic sovereign wealth fund to invest its money in development projects, explaining that past wars had prevented Iraq from establishing a sovereign wealth fund.

Saleh told Shafaq News Agency, “My idea is to create and establish an Iraqi Read more…

Iraqi government officially halts fuel imports and decides to divert surplus for export

Iraqi government officially halts fuel imports and decides to divert surplus for export

2025-11-04 01:12

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi government decided on Tuesday to stop importing gasoline, gas oil (kerosene), and white oil because local production of these fuels has reached quantities that exceed local consumption rates.

This came in accordance with an official letter issued by the Prime Minister’s office Read more…

Boycotters… Al-Sadr issues a serious political warning to the international community

Boycotters… Al-Sadr issues a serious political warning to the international community

2025-11-04 01:47

Shafaq News – Najaf
The leader of the Shiite national movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, renewed his position on Tuesday to boycott the upcoming Iraqi elections, while a close associate of his confirmed that al-Sadr is not seeking to overthrow the regime, but rather to Read more…

Iraq war architect Dick Cheney dies at 84

Iraq war architect Dick Cheney dies at 84

2025-11-04 05:31

Shafaq News – Washington
On Tuesday, the death of Dick Cheney, former Vice President, White House Chief of Staff, Secretary of Defense, and former Congressman, was announced in the United States. He was one of the key architects of the 2003 Iraq War and played a pivotal role in pushing for the invasion. Read more…

Türkiye is using oil as leverage… Expert warns of a “water deal of the century” against Iraq

Türkiye is using oil as leverage… Expert warns of a “water deal of the century” against Iraq

2025-11-04

Water expert Ahmed Al-Saadi warned on Monday (November 3, 2025) of “dangerous bargaining” by Turkey towards Iraq regarding the water issue, indicating that Ankara is trying to impose a new equation based on controlling water projects within Iraqi territory in exchange for obtaining Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-3-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-3-2025

11-3-2025 Newshound Guru Samson Article: “An expert: 90 trillion dinars are hoarded by Iraqis and do not reach the banks” Quote: “The public does not only mean the people, but also the merchants, the contracting companies, and the industrialists,” explaining that “Iraqis hoard money instead of depositing it in banks, because our society likes to deal in cash and needs a long time to get used to electronic payment methods, in addition to the lack of trust in banks among some depositors after the setbacks that occurred in the banks.” Read more…

A Turkish reading of the Iraqi elections: Al-Sudani is the most likely candidate, backed by regional and international support.

A Turkish reading of the Iraqi elections: Al-Sudani is the most likely candidate, backed by regional and international support.

2025-11-03 07:25

Shafaq News – Special Translation
In a Turkish reading of the upcoming Iraqi elections, the Daily Sabah newspaper said that the voting process on November 11 will determine whether Iraq will remain under “dual sovereignty,” suggesting that Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is Read more…

Warnings of dire consequences for the water-for-oil agreement with Türkiye

Warnings of dire consequences for the water-for-oil agreement with Türkiye

11-3-2025

Al-Maalomah/Anbar –
Mohammed al-Dhari, a leader in the United Anbar Alliance, warned on Sunday of the serious repercussions of the “water for oil” agreement signed between Iraq and Turkey, stressing that it has dire consequences for the country’s sovereignty.
In a statement Read more…

Transportation: Comprehensive airport development within the framework of the development roadmap vision

Transportation: Comprehensive airport development within the framework of the development roadmap vision

2025/11/03

The Ministry of Transport continues to implement comprehensive development plans aimed at raising the efficiency of airports and linking them to development projects, within the framework of a strategic vision aimed at strengthening Iraq’s position on the regional and international Read more…

The Central Bank sets a plan for banking reform.

The Central Bank sets a plan for banking reform.

2025/11/03

The Central Bank of Iraq has identified several key points for the banking reform plan that it agreed upon with the global company “Oliver Wyman”.
Central Bank spokesman Alaa Al-Fahd said in a press statement that “the plan is the most important strategy undertaken by the Central Bank to develop Read more…

MP: Vodafone’s fourth license deal boosts state treasury and supports pension fund

MP: Vodafone’s fourth license deal boosts state treasury and supports pension fund

11-3-2025

Information / Special..
Member of the Parliamentary Communications Committee, MP Ghassan Al-Eidani, confirmed today, Monday, that the contract concluded by the Ministry of Communications with Vodafone Telecommunications Company within the fourth license will have a tangible financial return for the state treasury in addition to Read more…

American giant negotiates with Baghdad to “share profits” from Iraq’s largest oil fields

American giant negotiates with Baghdad to “share profits” from Iraq’s largest oil fields

2025-11-03 00:41

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, the American energy company ExxonMobil announced that it is negotiating with the Iraqi government on how to divide profits in the Majnoon oil field.

The company’s chief executive, Darren Woods, told Reuters that the company had Read more…

Contrary to what has been announced, Iran confirms that gas exports to Iraq will continue without any restrictions.

Contrary to what has been announced, Iran confirms that gas exports to Iraq will continue without any restrictions.

2025-11-03 03:29

Shafaq News – Tehran
The CEO of the Iranian Gas Company, Saeed Tavakoli, announced on Monday that gas exports to Iraq are continuing normally without any restrictions, whether gas supplies to industries or power generation plants.

Speaking on the sidelines of the “Digital Transformation Read more…

Iraq denies forgiving its debts in exchange for signing a water agreement with Türkiye.

Iraq denies forgiving its debts in exchange for signing a water agreement with Türkiye.

2025-11-03

The Iraqi government denied on Sunday (November 2, 2025) reports that Iraq had waived its debts to Türkiye in exchange for the water agreement signed between the two countries that day.

Government spokesman Bassem Al-Awadi said in a press statement, “There is no Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-2-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-2-2025

11-2-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] OMAR: The certificate of the Central Bank of Iraq they just received is an international IOS 301 certificate. This certificate is a recognition that the CBI has met all the international banking standards. It is a big nod towards their effort in aligning with global best practices and it should boost international confidence in the banking sector of Iraq. FRANK: I know it was big. I consider it to be a wonderful step in the monetary reform. Like you say, this tells the whole banking world…financial community, especially the Middle East, that now you can trust Iraqi banks…the Iraqi dinar…These are exciting time…We should see the exchange rate before the elections. That means we’re looking at about 12 days or less. Read more…

Mosul Airport prepares to receive its first domestic flight

Mosul Airport prepares to receive its first domestic flight

2025/11/02

The Mosul International Airport administration has completed all technical and administrative preparations to receive its first domestic flights within the next few days, a step that culminates a long process of governmental and local efforts to reactivate the airport after years Read more…

Hantoush: Liberation from dollar restrictions marks a new beginning for the Iraqi banking sector.

Hantoush: Liberation from dollar restrictions marks a new beginning for the Iraqi banking sector.

11-2-2025

Information / Baghdad –
Financial and banking expert Mustafa Hantoush confirmed on Saturday that the Iraqi banking sector is on the verge of a new phase of liberation from dollar restrictions, stressing that this Read more…

Trump’s envoy to Iraq, Mark Savaya, officially begins his mission.

Trump’s envoy to Iraq, Mark Savaya, officially begins his mission.

2025-11-02

Shafaq News – Washington
On Sunday, US Special Envoy to Iraq Mark Savaya announced that he had officially taken up his post, which was assigned to him by US President Donald Trump.

On this occasion, Savia wrote a post today Read more…