The election campaign has begun across Iraq.

The election campaign has begun across Iraq.

2025-10-03

The campaign for the 2025 House of Representatives elections has begun across the country. The Independent High Electoral Commission previously announced the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the candidate lists and set a date Read more…

Prime Minister: Iraq is moving towards full independence and preserving its national unity.

Prime Minister: Iraq is moving towards full independence and preserving its national unity.

2025-10-03

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed today, Friday (October 3, 2025), that Iraq is moving towards full independence and preserving its national unity.

“We extend our sincere congratulations and best wishes to all Iraqis Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-1-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-1-2025

10-1-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Alaq said the reforms for the banks had been achieved and now we are implementing them that are set in a time frame. FRANK: Do you understand the weight of these words? He’s telling you exactly what they just did…What more can he say to us? He just made the announcement. FIREFLY: He said banking reforms have been achieved and now we are implementing them which are in set timelines. FRANK: The end! FIREFLY: He said banking reforms are the cornerstone of investment projects. FRANK: Wow!! …Everyday it just gets louder and louder…This is exciting there’s no doubt about it. Read more…

MP: The 2025 budget will not reach Parliament before the elections.

MP: The 2025 budget will not reach Parliament before the elections.

10-1-2025

Information/Exclusive:
MP Mukhtar Mahmoud confirmed on Wednesday that there are no indications that the 2025 budget tables will reach the House of Representatives during the remaining period before the November elections.

Mahmoud told Al-Maalouma, “The delay in the 2025 budget schedules has caused Read more…

Al-Akeili: The Coordination Framework rejects renewing Al-Sudani’s term.

Al-Akeili: The Coordination Framework rejects renewing Al-Sudani’s term.

10-1-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Sabah Al-Akili, a member of the Rights Movement, confirmed on Wednesday that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani will not obtain a second term following the major disagreements that took place in the recent period between him and Read more…

MP: Iraq’s 2024 budget faces a financial gap of 19 trillion dinars.

MP: Iraq’s 2024 budget faces a financial gap of 19 trillion dinars.

10-1-2025

Al-Maalouma / Baghdad..
Member of Parliament, MP Mustafa Al-Karaawi, confirmed on Wednesday that Iraq has been facing a real financial deficit since 2024, causing a large financial gap estimated at 19 trillion dinars, due to a clear discrepancy between revenues and Read more…

US Embassy in Baghdad: Visa and consular services continue despite federal shutdown

US Embassy in Baghdad: Visa and consular services continue despite federal shutdown

2025-10-01 00:03

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The US Embassy in Baghdad announced on Wednesday that scheduled passport and visa services at US embassies and consulates abroad will continue during the budget hiatus, as circumstances permit.

The embassy confirmed in a statement Read more…

The Coordination Framework comments on the Pentagon’s decision to reduce the military presence in Iraq.

The Coordination Framework comments on the Pentagon’s decision to reduce the military presence in Iraq.

2025-10-01 01:11

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Coordination Framework, which brings together Iraq’s ruling Shiite political forces, commented on Wednesday on the Pentagon’s announcement to reduce the military presence in Iraq and transition to a strategic partnership.

Framework member Adi Al-Khadran told Read more…

Baghdad-Erbil Oil Agreement: Türkiye Proposes Oil Refineries and Financial Participation

Baghdad-Erbil Oil Agreement: Türkiye Proposes Oil Refineries and Financial Participation

2025-10-01 01:18

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Wednesday the amendments included in the draft joint oil agreement between Baghdad and Erbil, which Türkiye sent to the Iraqi government two months ago.

The source explained Read more…

Iraq announces its support for Trump’s initiative to end the war on Gaza.

Iraq announces its support for Trump’s initiative to end the war on Gaza.

2025-10-01 03:59

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its welcome on Wednesday for the initiative launched by US President Donald Trump, which aims to end the war in the Gaza Strip.

In a statement today, the ministry praised the declaration’s proposals Read more…

Qi Card Company Tightens Control in Iraq in Cooperation with the US: We Closed 3,000 Accounts

Qi Card Company Tightens Control in Iraq in Cooperation with the US: We Closed 3,000 Accounts

2025-10-01 04:52

Shafaq News – Translation
Bahaa Abdul Hadi, Chairman and Co-Founder of the International Smart Card Company, owner of the QI electronic card, revealed that the company is implementing a strict policy to monitor and prohibit suspicious activity in cooperation with Iraqi and US authorities, confirming that approximately Read more…

The Iranian currency has collapsed sharply, falling to 116,700 tomans against the dollar.

The Iranian currency has collapsed sharply, falling to 116,700 tomans against the dollar.

2025-10-01 05:42

Shafaq News – Tehran
The US dollar exchange rate rose to around 116,700 tomans on the Iranian free market on Wednesday, reaching one of its highest levels in recent months amid ongoing economic pressure and Western sanctions.

Traders say the increased demand for hard currency is driven by several factors, Read more…

By direct order from Trump, Qatar is under the US military umbrella.

By direct order from Trump, Qatar is under the US military umbrella.

2025-10-01 05:40

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump signed a new executive order on Wednesday pledging to ensure Qatar’s security, including the use of military force if the country is attacked.

The executive order came three weeks after Read more…

Exclusive: Iraqi Minister of Agriculture: We have achieved self-sufficiency in wheat and exported seven crops.

Exclusive: Iraqi Minister of Agriculture: We have achieved self-sufficiency in wheat and exported seven crops.

2025-10-01 06:19

Shafaq News – Baghdad / Special Interview
On Wednesday, Agriculture Minister Abbas Jabr revealed the ministry’s methods to address the water scarcity crisis and support agriculture. While noting the achievement of self-sufficiency in a number of crops, most notably wheat, he also revealed the export of seven crops for the first time in the country. Read more…

The Pentagon is continuing to reduce its mission in Iraq.

The Pentagon is continuing to reduce its mission in Iraq.

2025-10-01

The Pentagon renewed its commitment to reducing its military mission in Iraq, as agreed upon last year, stating that the transition of US-led coalition operations was a result of Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-30-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-30-2025

9-30-2025 Newshound Guru Militia Man There’s an article out that says CBI talking no discussion of exchange rate and there’s been a couple versions of it…A lot of people were pretty concerned and not liking this conversation. But…you got to really think about how important it is to have confidentiality in a revaluation…You really have to keep it close to your chest and I think that’s exactly what a good central banker like Alaq…would know. Read more…

An oil expert explains the importance of the Baghdad-Kurdistan agreement and its impact on the global market.

An oil expert explains the importance of the Baghdad-Kurdistan agreement and its impact on the global market.

2025/09/30

Oil expert Furat al-Moussawi considered the oil agreement between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region a strategic and important agreement that paves the way for future legislation of a new oil and gas law. He noted that the next three months will be a litmus test of the extent Read more…

A deputy rules out the approval of the oil and gas law due to disagreements between Baghdad and Erbil.

A deputy rules out the approval of the oil and gas law due to disagreements between Baghdad and Erbil.

9-30-2025

Information/Baghdad..
MP Bahaa al-Nouri ruled out on Tuesday the possibility of passing the oil and gas law during the current period, attributing this to the ongoing deep disagreements between the federal government in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government.

Al-Nouri told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “political and legal differences still Read more…

Al-Salami announces a new development in the Khor Abdullah issue and reiterates his rejection of the agreement.

Al-Salami announces a new development in the Khor Abdullah issue and reiterates his rejection of the agreement.

9-30-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
MP Haider Al-Salami revealed, on Tuesday, an important development in the Khor Abdullah issue, reiterating his rejection of the agreement.
Al-Salami said in an interview with Al-Maalouma, “The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has addressed the General Secretariat Read more…

Al-Husseini: Al-Sudani’s government has failed to combat corruption.

Al-Husseini: Al-Sudani’s government has failed to combat corruption.

9-30-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
MP Yasser Al-Husseini confirmed on Tuesday that the government of Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has failed in the fight against corruption, noting that this file still poses the biggest challenge facing the Iraqi state.
Al-Husseini said in a statement Read more…