President of the Republic: After many years of isolation, Iraq has returned to playing its pivotal role.

President of the Republic: After many years of isolation, Iraq has returned to playing its pivotal role.

2025-12-12

President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid affirmed on Friday (December 12, 2025) that Iraq, after many years of isolation, has returned to playing its pivotal role at the regional and international levels, noting that the country is now playing active roles Read more…

The framework has the final say, and Savaya is threatening: either a government with American influence or face the consequences.

The framework has the final say, and Savaya is threatening: either a government with American influence or face the consequences.

12-12-2025

The latest statement by US envoy to Iraq,
Mark Savaya, carries a clear and unambiguous threat. He seeks to form a government with American backing to serve Washington’s interests, or else plunge Iraq into political turmoil, economic decline, and international isolation. Despite these threats, the Coordination Framework continues its discussions Read more…

Al-Salami settles the debate: Maritime zone maps will be deposited with the United Nations to guarantee Baghdad’s rights.

Al-Salami settles the debate: Maritime zone maps will be deposited with the United Nations to guarantee Baghdad’s rights.

12-12-2025

Information/Baghdad..
MP Haider Al-Salami settled the controversy on Friday regarding the maps of the Iraqi-Kuwaiti maritime areas, stressing that they directly guarantee Baghdad’s maritime rights.

Al-Salami told Al-Maalouma that “Iraq’s maritime rights overlooking Read more…

Trump’s envoy warns of Iraq’s slide towards disintegration and international isolation: The solution is in your hands.

Trump’s envoy warns of Iraq’s slide towards disintegration and international isolation: The solution is in your hands.

2025-12-12

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump’s envoy to Iraq, Mark Savaya, warned on Thursday of disintegration, turmoil and international isolation if political forces make the wrong decisions regarding the next phase.

In a post on the X platform, Savaya said that twenty-three years after the fall of the dictatorship, the country is facing one of the most sensitive moments in its modern Read more…

Barham Salih appointed head of UN refugee affairs

Barham Salih appointed head of UN refugee affairs

2025-12-12 02:22

Shafaq News – Geneva
Former Iraqi President Barham Salih was chosen on Friday to be the new United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

According to a letter signed by UN Secretary-General Read more…

The governor of Nineveh is in Washington to discuss cooperation and funding for service projects.

The governor of Nineveh is in Washington to discuss cooperation and funding for service projects.

2025-12-12 04:42

Shafaq News – Nineveh
On Friday, informed sources revealed that the governor of Nineveh, Abdul Qadir Al-Dakhil, traveled to the American capital, Washington, to discuss several strategic issues, most notably Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-11-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-11-2025

12-11-2025 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? Tell me…why in hell would the CBI along with a huge effort from the GOI go through all these reforms and economic projects i.e. The Development Road Project, expansion of oil, Customs and Tariffs. etc., etc. if they were not serious to re-enter the global markets? Read more…

The development path enters the implementation phase.

The development path enters the implementation phase.

11/12/2025

With the final designs completed (100%), the Development Road project enters a crucial phase that paves the way for its transformation from a strategic plan to an executive reality.

The Prime Minister’s Advisor for Transportation and the Development Road, Read more…

The Sudanese official discusses with a SpaceX delegation the final stages of granting satellite internet licenses.

The Sudanese official discusses with a SpaceX delegation the final stages of granting satellite internet licenses.

2025-12-11 | 08:32

Alsumaria News
The policy of receiving the president cabinet, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani On Thursday, a delegation from the company Space Starlink, the American company specializing in networking and communications technology, was present, along with the US Chargé d’Affaires. Read more…

Iraq receives a message from the US: Oil smuggling money is infiltrating Baghdad’s banks.

Iraq receives a message from the US: Oil smuggling money is infiltrating Baghdad’s banks.

2025-12-11 06:26

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, the “Eco Iraq” observatory revealed that the Central Bank of Iraq received an official email from the US Treasury Department, specifically from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), inquiring about financial deposits related to Iraqi oil smuggling operations that were deposited in Read more…

Bitcoin falls below $90,000 due to artificial intelligence

Bitcoin falls below $90,000 due to artificial intelligence

12-11-2025

Information/Follow-up…
The cryptocurrency Bitcoin witnessed a significant decline in trading on Thursday, falling below the $90,000 mark. This drop comes amidst prevailing market tension, particularly related to concerns about achieving quick returns on artificial Read more…

Hantoush: International financing difficulties and exchange rate challenges threaten the stability of the Iraqi economy.

Hantoush: International financing difficulties and exchange rate challenges threaten the stability of the Iraqi economy.

12-11-2025

Information / Baghdad –
Economic and banking expert Mustafa Hantoush confirmed on Thursday that Iraqi companies and the private sector are facing significant difficulties in obtaining international loans to finance major projects due to Iraq’s low credit rating and the high costs of guarantees and interest rates Read more…

The US administration plans to purchase a fleet of aircraft to deport immigrants.

The US administration plans to purchase a fleet of aircraft to deport immigrants.

12-11-2025

The US Department of Homeland Security announced its intention to purchase its own fleet of Boeing aircraft to use in implementing President Donald Trump’s immigration deportation policy, aiming to increase the efficiency of deportation operations and reduce costs Read more…

Al-Maliki: Practical duty dictates that the framework decide on the prime ministership without resorting to the religious authority.

Al-Maliki: Practical duty dictates that the framework decide on the prime ministership without resorting to the religious authority.

12-11-2025

The independent politician Abbas al-Maliki asserted on Thursday that practical necessity dictates that the Coordination Framework should finalize the selection of the next prime minister without resorting to the religious authority to Read more…

A politician asks: What does Qatar have to do with the political balance in the formation of the new government?

A politician asks: What does Qatar have to do with the political balance in the formation of the new government?

12-11-2025

Information/Anbar…
On Thursday, Abdullah Ahmed Al-Dulaimi, a member of the United Anbar Alliance, revealed that Mohammed Al-Halbousi, head of the Progress Alliance, and Khamis Al-Khanjar, former head of the Sovereignty Alliance, discussed with the Qatari government the issue of political balance in the formation of the new government, questioning why Doha had entered into Read more…

“The US Defense Act 2026”: Strict conditions on Iraq and a firmer presence in Syria

“The US Defense Act 2026”: Strict conditions on Iraq and a firmer presence in Syria

2025-12-11 00:49

Shafaq News – Washington – Mustafa Hashim
The text of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2026 reveals a package of strategic decisions that reshape the American military presence in the Middle East, and establish new parameters for the relationship with the Baghdad government, while extending Read more…

Today, Sunni forces are holding an “important” meeting to decide on the nomination of the Speaker of Parliament.

Today, Sunni forces are holding an “important” meeting to decide on the nomination of the Speaker of Parliament.

2025-12-11 01:09

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The “National Political” Council, which unites the Sunni forces that won the 2025 parliamentary elections, intends to hold an “important” meeting on Thursday to decide on the nomination of the Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament.

A senior official in the council Read more…

Iraq achieves a significant leap in its oil exports to America, surpassing Saudi Arabia.

Iraq achieves a significant leap in its oil exports to America, surpassing Saudi Arabia.

2025-12-11 02:17

Shafaq News – Baghdad / Washington
The U.S. Energy Information Administration announced on Thursday that Iraq’s oil exports to the United States totaled more than 7 million barrels during November, an increase of more than 2.5 million barrels over the previous month.

The administration stated in a table seen Read more…

The Iraqi embassy welcomes the cancellation of the US authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.

The Iraqi embassy welcomes the cancellation of the US authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.

2025-12-11

The Iraqi Embassy in Washington welcomed the US House of Representatives’ vote to repeal the two authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq. A statement from the Iraqi Embassy said, “The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington welcomes the US House of Representatives’ vote to repeal Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-10-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-10-2025

12-10-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Sudani has just asked permission from the United Nations to be released from the sanctions…It is said that the United Nations will release Iraq from under their vision. The United Nations is leaving Iraq. They are going to release us from under their supervision of us. They told us Iraq can be fully sovereign nation within 23 days…They said Iraq has met all international qualifications…The Iraqi government requested this for a more equal relationship with the United Nations and it was granted a return to normality…It’s a pretty big milestone for us… FRANK: This really smells good…because 23 days from now is January 1, 2026. Read more…