Trump congratulates Iraq on its National Day and affirms his country’s commitment to the strategic partnership.

Trump congratulates Iraq on its National Day and affirms his country’s commitment to the strategic partnership.

2025-10-15 06:20

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump congratulated Iraq on its National Day on Wednesday, affirming his country’s commitment to its strategic partnership with Baghdad.

The media office of the President of the Republic of Iraq, Read more…

Water scarcity halts the work of Iraqi boats and marinas.

Water scarcity halts the work of Iraqi boats and marinas.

2025-10-15 05:54

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi Maritime Transport Company spokesman Talib al-Badri confirmed on Wednesday that drought and falling water levels have affected the operation of moorings and boats. He noted that the company has generated more than $6 million in profits from its vessels Read more…

Central Bank: Gold reserves reach 170 tons, with intention to remove zeros from dinar

Central Bank: Gold reserves reach 170 tons, with intention to remove zeros from dinar

2025-10-15

The Central Bank of Iraq announced, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, its gold reserves and its intention to remove zeros from the Iraqi currency.

Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, Read more…

Non-oil revenues increased for the state treasury as a result of tax reform.

Non-oil revenues increased for the state treasury as a result of tax reform.

2025-10-15

Non-oil tax revenues increased to 3.07 trillion dinars in 2023, 3.87 trillion dinars in 2024, and 1.155 trillion dinars in the first half of 2025 for the state treasury. These measures included expanding the tax base, introducing new Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-14-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru  opinions 10-14-2025

10-14-2025 Newshound Guru Clare Article: “Trump warns: Oil-rich Iraq faces a problem if it fails to manage its resources” Quote: “Iraq is a country full of oil, and it will be a problem for you if you don’t know how to handle it,” Trump told the delegations of the countries participating in the summit,” Read more…

President of the Republic: Iraq is experiencing a state of security and stability.

President of the Republic: Iraq is experiencing a state of security and stability.

10/14/2025

President of the Republic, Dr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, affirmed Iraq’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with NATO in the areas of training, advisory support, and military capacity development. He explained that the country enjoys a state of security and stability and is approaching the democratic milestone Read more…

11 international companies are competing to manage and operate the Grand Faw Port.

11 international companies are competing to manage and operate the Grand Faw Port.

10/14/2025

The General Company for Iraqi Ports revealed that (11) specialized Arab and international companies submitted applications to manage and operate the Grand Faw Port after the project is completed, in a step that reflects international interest in this strategic facility.

The company’s general manager, Read more…

Al-Sudani and the dream of a second term: stepping outside the framework and heading towards the external factor

Al-Sudani and the dream of a second term: stepping outside the framework and heading towards the external factor

10-14-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Flying away from the Coordination Framework flock, approaching external parties, and relying on them to realize the dream of a second term may not be destined for success. Al-Sudani seeks to achieve this for himself to ensure his continued hold on power, especially after courting the United States Read more…

Trump humiliates Iraqis in front of Al-Sudani: They have a lot of oil but little brains!

Trump humiliates Iraqis in front of Al-Sudani: They have a lot of oil but little brains!

10-14-2025

Information / Special..
In a new scene of international contradictions, US President Donald Trump made a scathing statement about Iraq’s oil wealth during his presence at the Sharm el-Sheikh conference, saying verbatim,
“Iraq is this country that’s full of oil, and I don’t know what they’re going to do Read more…

Army Reconciliation: Iraq to replace 140 American Abrams tanks with 250 Korean ones.

Army Reconciliation: Iraq to replace 140 American Abrams tanks with 250 Korean ones.

10-14-2025

Iraq is evaluating a large-scale purchase of approximately 250 K2 Black Panther main battle tanks from South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem, according to reports from Milley Recharge. The proposed $6.5 billion deal is under government
and military review and would replace a portion of Iraq’s US-supplied Abrams Read more…

Trump warns: Oil-rich Iraq faces a problem if it fails to manage its resources.

Trump warns: Oil-rich Iraq faces a problem if it fails to manage its resources.

2025-10-14

Shafaq News – Sharm El-Sheikh
US President Donald Trump warned on Monday during his speech at the Sharm el-Sheikh peace summit in Gaza that Iraq could face “trouble” if it fails to properly manage its oil wealth.

“Iraq is a country full of oil, and it will be a problem for you if you don’t know how to handle it,” Trump Read more…

Al-Sudani’s advisor identifies the reasons for the global rise in gold and reveals the value of Iraq’s reserves.

Al-Sudani’s advisor identifies the reasons for the global rise in gold and reveals the value of Iraq’s reserves.

2025-10-14 02:56

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, revealed the reasons for the rise in global gold prices, noting that Iraq diversifies approximately 15% of its foreign currency reserves into gold.

Saleh told Shafaq News Agency, “There is a violent cycle of strategic asset cycles in the world, led by gold, which has Read more…

SOMO announces the export of approximately 2.5 million barrels from the Kurdistan Region.

SOMO announces the export of approximately 2.5 million barrels from the Kurdistan Region.

2025-10-14 05:43

Shafaq News- Erbil
On Tuesday, Hamdi Shankali, Deputy Director of the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO), revealed the quantities of oil exported from the Kurdistan Region since the resumption of exports.

“The company has sold approximately two and a half million Read more…

Citizens demonstrate in front of Al-Warka Bank in Baghdad to demand their money.

Citizens demonstrate in front of Al-Warka Bank in Baghdad to demand their money.

2025-10-14

Citizens staged a demonstration today, Tuesday, in front of Al-Warka Bank in Baghdad, demanding the return of their funds deposited there. Al-Sumaria TV reported, “A number of citizens staged demonstrations today in front of the entrance to Al-Warka Bank in central Baghdad, demanding the withdrawal of their funds Read more…

The Ministry of Defense announces the receipt of the second batch of American helicopters.

The Ministry of Defense announces the receipt of the second batch of American helicopters.

2025-10-14

The Ministry of Defense announced, on Monday, October 13, 2025, the reception of the second batch of American Bell 505 helicopters at the Martyr Brigadier General Mohammed Alaa Air Base (formerly Balad) in Salah al-Din Governorate.

The Ministry of Defense said in a statement that the airbase received the second batch of American Bell 505 aircraft, which includes eight modern Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-13-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-13-2025

10-13-2025 Newshound Guru Militia Man Article Quote: “Non-oil revenues are to equate from 2024 11% growth.” When Vietnam was rocking and rolling big time a few years ago, it was 5%-6% growth and it was the hottest emerging market. They’re talking about 11%. That’s probably why you see so much activity right now because the writing is on the wall. Iraq is going to explode. 11% GDP is massive. Read more…

Barzani recalls the 2007 Oil and Gas Law: It would have spared us legal troubles.

Barzani recalls the 2007 Oil and Gas Law: It would have spared us legal troubles.

2025-10-13 09:40

Shafaq News- Erbil
Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) leader Masoud Barzani called on Monday for the activation of oil and gas agreements between Baghdad and Erbil, stressing that the 2007 law for investing in this resource would have been a “successful model” had it Read more…

Al-Badri: The government is ignoring the inclusion of the salary scale in the three-year budget.

Al-Badri: The government is ignoring the inclusion of the salary scale in the three-year budget.

10-13-2025

Al-Maalouma / Baghdad..
Representative Ahmed Al-Badri confirmed, on Monday, that the unified salary scale law will not be part of the three-year budget, expressing his surprise at the government’s failure to fulfill its previous pledges to include it in Read more…

Aoun calls for negotiations with Israel: We cannot remain outside the settlement process.

Aoun calls for negotiations with Israel: We cannot remain outside the settlement process.

2025-10-13 06:18

Shafaq News – Beirut
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stressed on Monday the need to negotiate with Israel to resolve the outstanding issues between the two sides, noting that the current path in the region is one of crisis resolution, and we must be part of it.

This came in statements made to Read more…

The Syrian pound: Will “removing zeros” or a comprehensive economic restructuring save it?

The Syrian pound: Will “removing zeros” or a comprehensive economic restructuring save it?

2025-10-13 06:45

Shafaq News – Damascus
A Syrian expert outlined ways to strengthen the Syrian pound on Monday, including reducing inflation and implementing comprehensive structural economic reform. He noted that deleting zeros and printing a new currency are Read more…