Iraq’s domestic debt rises to 90 trillion dinars

Iraq’s domestic debt rises to 90 trillion dinars

2025-10-11 03:57

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Saturday an increase in Iraq’s domestic debt for July 2025.

The bank stated in a report Read more…

Prime Minister’s Advisor: The Central Bank is working on three strategic projects for financial transformation.

Prime Minister’s Advisor: The Central Bank is working on three strategic projects for financial transformation.

2025-10-11

The Prime Minister’s advisor for banking affairs, Saleh Mahoud, confirmed on Saturday that the Central Bank is working on three strategic projects for financial transformation. Mahoud told the official agency, “The Central Bank is currently working on three very important projects that will propel Iraq to important Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-10-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-10-2025

10-10-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Alaq saying CBI received 80 applications for licenses to begin digital bank. Alaq says they are conferring with Oliver and Wyman on who, of these 80 banks should be picked and given license. Alaq said this decision should be completed in two days. Read more…

America moves against three Shiite groups in addition to the Rafidain Bank in Iraq.

America moves against three Shiite groups in addition to the Rafidain Bank in Iraq.

2025-10-09 21:54

Shafaq News – Washington / Erbil
The US State Department said on Friday that the United States is targeting Kata’ib Hezbollah and Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq for their efforts to “undermine Iraq’s sovereignty.”

US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Piggott wrote Read more…

After Congress, the US Senate votes unanimously to repeal the Iraq War Authorization.

After Congress, the US Senate votes unanimously to repeal the Iraq War Authorization.

2025/10/10

The US Senate voted unanimously to revoke two authorizations that gave the green light for the first Gulf War in 1991 and the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
The vote came after the U.S. House of Representatives voted last month to repeal the resolution, returning war powers to Congress.
The Senate passed an amendment Read more…

Al-Moussawi: Al-Sudani will not obtain a second term by submitting to American dictates.

Al-Moussawi: Al-Sudani will not obtain a second term by submitting to American dictates.

10-10-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
MP for the Coordination Framework, Mukhtar al-Moussawi, stressed that al-Sudani will not be able to obtain a second term by submitting to American dictates and submitting to Washington’s will.
Al-Moussawi told Al-Maalouma, “The government is required Read more…

An economic institution is contingent on the success of the Grand Faw Port project being enabled by the development of Iraqi airports.

An economic institution is contingent on the success of the Grand Faw Port project being enabled by the development of Iraqi airports.

2025-10-10 00:30

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraq Future Foundation for Economic Studies and Consultations on Friday linked the success of the Grand Faw Port project to strengthening Iraqi airports and increasing their air cargo capacity. Otherwise, the project will not be a major Read more…

An economic catastrophe. “Shocking” figures reveal the extent of Iraq’s internal debt. Where is the economy headed?

An economic catastrophe. “Shocking” figures reveal the extent of Iraq’s internal debt. Where is the economy headed?

2025-10-10

Iraq is witnessing a sharp increase in domestic public debt levels through 2025, sparking serious debate about the sustainability of the country’s financial situation.

The government downplays the seriousness of the situation, asserting its ability to manage this debt internally, while experts are increasingly calling for Read more…

US poll: Support for troop withdrawal from Iraq

US poll: Support for troop withdrawal from Iraq

2025-10-10

A poll published by The Hill newspaper revealed that most Americans support the withdrawal of their troops from Iraq and Syria and the reduction of the US military presence in the Middle East.

The results of the poll, conducted by Concerned Veterans for America and YouGov, showed that 62% of respondents Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-9-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-9-2025

10-9-2025 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Iraq now has not been more STABLE and more SECURE than EVER since 2003. I can make this statement because it is a statement made by both the CBI, the Finance Committee and by many prominent economists in Iraq. Read more…

ExxonMobil: We are pleased to sign the century-old agreement to develop and market Iraqi oil.

ExxonMobil: We are pleased to sign the century-old agreement to develop and market Iraqi oil.

10-9-2025

Baghdad – Mail
ExxonMobil, the US-based oil company, expressed its happiness at its return to Iraq, calling it the “deal of the century.”

“We are pleased to sign the Horn of Africa agreement with the Iraqi Ministry of Oil to Read more…

Progress on the Grand Faw Port projects is increasing.

Progress on the Grand Faw Port projects is increasing.

2025/10/09

Minister of Transport Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi stated that the Grand Faw Port project represents a true launch pad for a promising economic future for Iraq. He said that this strategic project embodies an integrated economic vision developed by Read more…

Al-Gharibawi: The tripartite budget is one of the most failed budgets in Iraq’s history.

Al-Gharibawi: The tripartite budget is one of the most failed budgets in Iraq’s history.

10-9-2025

Information / Baghdad..
MP Bassem al-Gharibawi described the three-year budget on Thursday as one of the most failed budget projects in the country’s history, pointing out that the current government, headed by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, bears responsibility for its failures in addressing Read more…

Al-Sarraj warns of a political crisis due to Al-Sudani’s efforts to secure a second term.

Al-Sarraj warns of a political crisis due to Al-Sudani’s efforts to secure a second term.

10-9-2025

Information/Baghdad
Political analyst Ibrahim Al-Sarraj warned on Thursday of the potential recurrence of the political crises that accompanied the previous elections. This comes against the backdrop of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s efforts to renew his term for a second term, despite the rejection Read more…

Management failures and legal violations… Al-Sudani’s budget faces widespread criticism.

Management failures and legal violations… Al-Sudani’s budget faces widespread criticism.

10-9-2025

Information/Report:
Criticism of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s government has escalated over the recently approved three-year budget, amid parliamentary and economic accusations that it has failed to achieve its primary objectives, particularly in the areas of services and the economy, as well as violations in Read more…

Exclusive: The Trump administration sends a “war message” to Iraq: hints at decisive action.

Exclusive: The Trump administration sends a “war message” to Iraq: hints at decisive action.

2025-10-09 07:35

Shafaq News – Washington/ Mustafa Hashem
The US State Department issued a stern warning to Iranian-backed armed factions in Iraq on Thursday, vowing to act “decisively” to protect US interests.

A State Department spokesperson told Shafaq News Agency, “The designations of Iran-backed terrorist organizations simply make one thing clear: these groups use terrorism to attack Americans in Iraq in service of Iran’s interests, and have done so for decades. They also exploit Iraq’s economy to fund Iran’s terrorist activities Read more…

Iraq wins 32 international lawsuits, saving it from losses estimated at more than $2 billion.

Iraq wins 32 international lawsuits, saving it from losses estimated at more than $2 billion.

2025-10-09 01:24

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Ministry of Justice announced on Thursday that it had won 32 lawsuits, arbitrations, and recovery claims over the past three years, from 2023 to 2025, sparing Iraq more than Read more…

Windows 10 bids farewell to users around the world amid concerns over security vulnerabilities

Windows 10 bids farewell to users around the world amid concerns over security vulnerabilities

2025-10-09 02:21

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Microsoft has warned users around the world of the increased risk of cyberattacks as support for Windows 10 approaches its end on October 14, ten years after its launch.

The company confirmed that “devices that have not updated to Windows 11 or are not enrolled in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program will be Read more…

Prime Minister’s Advisor: The Securities and Commodities Authority ended market chaos and contributed to regulating national investment.

Prime Minister’s Advisor: The Securities and Commodities Authority ended market chaos and contributed to regulating national investment.

2025-10-09

The Prime Minister’s advisor for financial affairs, Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, confirmed on Thursday that the Securities Commission has ended market chaos and contributed to regulating national investment in the country. Saleh told the official news agency that “the Securities Commission has achieved significant results Read more…

Central Bank Governor: We have received 80 applications to establish digital banks.

Central Bank Governor: We have received 80 applications to establish digital banks.

2025-10-09

The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, announced on Thursday that the bank has received approximately 80 applications to establish digital banks, stressing that the names of licensed digital banks will be announced soon. Al-Alaq told the official agency, “The Central Bank has received Read more…