Calls for an emergency session to vote on the withdrawal of US and Turkish forces from Iraq
8-28-2026
Al-Maalomah/Baghdad –
On Thursday, Saleh Hamed Abdul-Razzaq, a member of the United Anbar Alliance, called for an emergency session of Parliament to vote on the expulsion of US and Turkish forces, the cancellation of all security agreements, and non-interference in the country’s internal affairs under any pretext.
Al-Dulaimi told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “the central government is not serious about removing US forces from their bases in Iraq, and the talk about their imminent withdrawal is nothing more than a tactical maneuver to disarm the resistance Read more…
What is prompting the framework to refrain from setting a date for the completion of the government cabinet?
8-28-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Ali Hussein, a member of the Coordination Framework, explained the reasons why the Framework did not request a parliamentary session to complete the cabinet of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi.
Hussein told Al-Maalouma, “There are four political blocs vying for the deputy prime minister positions, and they have submitted their candidates for these posts while the cabinet is still incomplete.” Read more…
An American institute calls for stricter oversight of Basra’s oil exports.
2026-08-28 06:41
Shafaq News – Special Translation
The conservative American think tank , the Foundation for Defense of Democracies , has called for stricter monitoring and scrutiny of Iraqi oil exports from the port of Basra to ensure that Iran is not benefiting from them.
According to the American Institute, in a report translated by Shafaq News Agency, Basra, as a center for exporting Iraqi oil to the Gulf, now appears busier than it has been since the start of the war between the United States and Iran last February.
He recalled a report by the American website “Bloomberg” that included satellite images of seven tankers capable of loading about 13 million barrels of oil four days earlier, whereas in the weeks prior to that, only one or two tankers Read more…
The framework rejects Al-Zidi’s remarks: No dismissal or resignation of ministers
2026-08-28
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A government source revealed on Thursday that the leaders of the Coordination Framework rejected the withdrawal or resignation of any of the ministers in Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s government at the present time, even if the latter had an objection to the performance of one of the ministers.
The source explained to Shafaq News Agency that “the information that some have promoted regarding the resignation of one of the ministers of Ali al-Zaidi’s government Read more…
Trump: We are not seeking a meeting with Iran
2026-08-28
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday that he does not want to talk to Iran, saying, “We are not looking to have a meeting or anything.”
Trump added that “the Strait of Hormuz is open and we control it completely,” stressing that it has been “completely cleared of mines and millions of barrels of oil pass through it daily,” noting that what the United States is doing regarding Iran “does not mean that we have abandoned the military aspect .” Read more…
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Without solutions… September 30th is approaching and dialogue dominates the relationship with the factions
2026-08-28
Shafaq News – Baghdad/Tehran
Only 34 days remain until September 30, 2026, the date set for the end of the international coalition’s mission in Iraq, while the issue of restricting weapons to the state stands before a crucial challenge between a government confirmation of proceeding with the project, advanced dialogues with the factions, and a difference of opinion regarding whether the date represents the end of the deadline for handing over weapons or the beginning of a new phase Read more…
Trump places the Strait of Hormuz within US territory.
2026-08-28
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump has placed the Strait of Hormuz on a list of US territories, in a new post on the Truth Social platform, alongside Puerto Rico, Guam and other areas under US sovereignty.
It is worth noting that Trump published, on August 18, a map identifying the location of the Strait of Hormuz and bearing the phrase “New American Territory”. Read more…
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Desert tourism in Iraq: A natural resource awaiting investment
2026-08-28
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi tourism is looking for new ways to diversify the tourism product, including desert tourism, which is still in its early stages, despite Iraq having vast areas and natural and cultural sites that can be a destination for tourists, especially in the governorates of Anbar, Muthanna, Najaf, Karbala and Dhi Qar.
Ali Yassin, spokesman for the Tourism Authority at the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities, told Shafaq News Agency that desert tourism is still in its initial stage, but it has begun to receive increasing attention Read more…
US official: Memorandum of Understanding with Iran is no longer important
2026-08-28
Shafaq News – Washington
A US official said on Friday that the memorandum of understanding with Iran was no longer important to Washington, after US forces took control of the Strait of Hormuz.
The American website Axios quoted the official as saying: “We are not paying attention to Iran’s negotiations with the Omani side regarding the Strait of Hormuz.”
The official added: “We have turned the tables in the Strait of Hormuz, and our control over it will give Read more…
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Venezuela is considering leaving OPEC.
8-28-2026
Informed sources reported on Friday that Venezuela is seriously considering withdrawing from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). They revealed that this issue was the focus of recent discussions between Venezuelan and American officials, though no official decision has yet been reached. These developments come at a time when Venezuela’s oil influence in global energy markets has clearly diminished, following years of economic sanctions and internal Read more…
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A parliamentary committee reveals: An Iraqi delegation will head to Iran to negotiate the passage of oil tankers.
8-28-2026
Member of Parliament’s Security and Defense Committee, MP Ahmed Al-Khazali, revealed on Thursday that an Iraqi delegation of political leaders representing different groups will head to Iran to negotiate the passage of oil tankers.
Al-Khazali said in his interview with the program “Openly,” which is broadcast by Al-Sumaria TV, that “Iraq is facing a clear economic problem as a result of the developments of the war and its Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 8-27-2026
8-27-2026 Intel Guru Reset Intelligence The Central Bank of Iraq published two documents on Wednesday. One went to the public: a formal statement… denying that any new currency has been printed. Its companion went to every licensed bank and financial institution in Iraq…It instructs every counter in the country on how to treat the money of politically exposed persons. That means officials, their families out to the second degree, and the associates whose wealth a government salary cannot explain. One release manages what you believe. The other changes what a bank teller in Baghdad is required to do…Underneath it all sits…102 trillion dinars held beyond the reach of any bank, which all of this is built to bring in. Read more…
Al-Zaydi: Corruption is the most serious problem facing Iraq today.
2026-08-27
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi affirmed on Thursday that corruption is the most serious problem facing Iraq today, and that the government is waging a fierce battle to combat it and dry up its sources.
Al-Zaydi said, during his meeting with the head of the Parliamentary Integrity Committee, Taha Al-Difai, and members of the committee, according to a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, that “the state is based on two fundamental pillars: law and integrity,” Read more…
“A difficult maneuver”: Baghdad between the Turkish-American role and Iranian pressure
2026-08-27
Shafaq News – Special Translation
Turkey has become more important to Iraq after the US war on Iran, according to the Arab Center in Washington, which also believes that this war has made Baghdad’s long efforts to balance between Iran and the United States more difficult, thus making its relationship with Turkey more valuable. It added that Turkish and American interests in Iraq have become closer to each other, as Ankara and Washington increasingly favor a stronger central government in Baghdad.
The American Institute, in a report translated by Shafaq News Agency, spoke of a “major shift” in Turkish-Iraqi Read more…
Al-Zarkoushi: A movement to change the election law and increase voter turnout
8-27-2026
Information/Baghdad…
On Thursday, Abdul Samad al-Zarkoushi, a member of the Coordination Framework, acknowledged a strong movement to amend the election law along paths aimed at improving the electoral process and increasing voter turnout from various groups and segments of society.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, al-Zarkoushi explained that “there is a movement within the Coordination Framework to support amending the election law in four or five key areas, focusing on addressing the negative indicators observed Read more…
Agreement reached or permanent disagreement? All eyes are on September to resolve the issue of the Al-Zidi cabinet.
8-27-2026
Information/Report…
The issue of the government cabinet is being discussed in the political arena, amidst numerous efforts to finalize the candidates for the remaining ministerial portfolios in Ali al-Zaidi’s government. Despite some assertions that no agreement has been reached on the remaining ministries, some parties believe that efforts are ongoing to ensure a vote on the remaining ministerial positions at the beginning of September. However, there is no real guarantee of consensus among all political parties to approve the candidates, as resolving the matter requires political agreement and perhaps even external approval. Read more…
Azm: We will not relinquish the Ministries of Planning and Culture under any political pressure.
8-27-2026
The Azm Alliance affirmed on Thursday its full commitment to its electoral and political entitlement to the Ministries of Planning and Culture, emphasizing that these entitlements reflect the will of its supporters and the voters who supported it in the recent parliamentary elections.
Alliance leader Mohammed al-Fahdawi stated that “obtaining the Ministry of Culture represents a political and moral obligation on the part of other political blocs towards the Azm Alliance,” explaining that “mutual trust is the foundation upon which current political action in the country rests.” Read more…
Voting on 9 ministries next week… Will the deadlock over the security ministries be resolved?
8-27-2026
The Information Agency/Baghdad…
MP Mohammed Hadi revealed on Thursday that the Parliament is expected to vote on nine ministerial posts next week, noting that some minor disagreements remain regarding several ministries, particularly the security ministries.
Hadi told the Information Agency, “The Parliament will vote next week on nine ministries as part of the process of completing the cabinet,” adding that “political negotiations are ongoing Read more…
Political complications delay the appointment of ministers… and the candidates have not yet reached Al-Zaydi.
8-27-2026
Information/Baghdad…
A parliamentary source revealed on Thursday the depth of the disagreements among political blocs regarding the selection of candidates for the vacant ministerial posts in the cabinet, confirming that the Prime Minister has not yet received the official lists of nominees.
The source told Al-Maalomah that “the disagreements and discussions among the political forces regarding the vacant ministerial portfolios remain complex Read more…
Trillions hoarded in homes… Iraqi banks “starving” in the face of liquidity shortages!
8-27-2026
Information / Baghdad
Several factors are intertwined in Iraq that are behind the liquidity crisis, the repercussions of which have begun to appear in the delay in the disbursement of salaries and financial obligations, at a time when data from the Central Bank of Iraq indicates that there are more than 101 trillion dinars circulating outside banks until the end of June 2026.
While experts believe that keeping these funds outside the banking system Read more…
