Iraq moves to exploit its geographical location in the digital world to connect three continents
2025-09-13 06:34
Shafaq News – Basra
The Iraqi Ministry of Communications unveiled new plans on Saturday to leverage Iraq’s unique geographic location, making it a key link between Southeast Asia and Europe via the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea, and the Gulf.
Basra Communications Director Mohammed Helou told Shafaq News Agency, “Iraq has a strategic location that allows for the efficient reception and transmission of digital capacities. Currently, there are submarine cables in service, such as Read more…
Launch of the Partnership Day celebration between the International Finance Corporation and the Iraqi government
2025-09-13
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Iraqi government launched a partnership day celebration a short while ago, under the patronage and attendance of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. The official agency reported that “the partnership day celebration between the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Read more…
The Prime Minister stresses the importance of attracting foreign capital to support economic stability.
2025-09-13
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani stressed today, Saturday, the importance of attracting foreign capital to support the stability of the economy, while pointing out that the value of Arab and foreign investments in Iraq reached (100) billion dollars in the volume of licenses and companies, as the Prime Minister’s Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-12-2025
9-12-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FRANK: Every day they tell them something about the monetary reform, about their banking system, about their currency, about their exchange rate, their cards, their accounts. Every day. Today they add on to it saying… FIREFLY: They announce we can use the Iraqi dinar currency right now for P2P transactions. Something must have happened that we don’t understand… This is from the Middle East and all the way up to North Africa. This is also used for PayPal, Venmo, Cash App etc. Our currency can leave our borders very freely. There are no restrictions…Our currency is about to add value because people will be using our currency. FRANK: Yeah! Read more…
Source: Mysterious flight of five US aircraft over Makhmur, northern Iraq
9-12-2025
Al-Ma’alouma/Baghdad:
An informed source revealed on Friday the mysterious flight of five US military aircraft over a vital area in northern Iraq.
The source told Al-Maalouma, “Since the early morning hours, intensive flights of five aircraft, most of them Chinook aircraft belonging to the US forces, have been Read more…
Economist: Weak refining capacity keeps Iraq dependent on fuel imports.
9-12-2025
Al-Maalomah/Baghdad…
Economic expert Ali Al-Furaiji believes that Iraq’s weak refining capacity has kept it dependent on fuel imports.
Al-Furaiji told Al-Maalomah, “Despite being the second-largest oil producer in OPEC, Iraq has relied on imported gasoline and kerosene for many years due to Read more…
“The Submerged Tunnel”… Floating the Seventh Plot at the Grand Faw Port
2025-09-12 07:38
Shafaq News – Basra
The General Company for Iraqi Ports announced on Friday the start of floating the seventh concrete block inside the manufacturing basin, coinciding with the placement of the sixth block at the bottom of the Khor Al-Zubair navigation channel, as part of the Grand Faw Read more…
Iraqis cut food spending by a third due to rising living costs.
2025-09-12 02:43
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Planning revealed on Friday that food spending by Iraqi families has halved. It used to constitute more than 60% of total income in recent years, and now falls to around 31-32%. This shift reflects a reallocation of resources toward Read more…
From graffiti to physical assaults, Muslims face hatred in Australia.
2025-09-12 04:44
Shafaq News – Canberra
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed on Friday that his government will consider the recommendations of an independent report on Islamophobia, which indicates that anti-Muslim sentiment in the country has reached “unprecedented levels .” Read more…
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Parliamentary Defense: The US decision to revoke the authorization for war against Iraq is a recognition of sovereignty.
2025-09-12 06:28
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Karim al-Muhammadawi, head of the parliamentary Security and Defense Committee, affirmed on Friday that the US Congress’ decision to revoke the 2003 Authorization for the Use of Military Force against Iraq represents an explicit recognition of the end of direct military intervention in the country and the return of full sovereignty. Read more…
“Iranian oil smuggling” puts Iraq in a predicament amid US pressure on Sudan.
2025-09-12 05:29
Shafaq News – Special Translation
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) concluded that the Baghdad government has an opportunity to confront Iranian oil smuggling activities through Iraqi ports and waterways, warning of significant sanctions if smuggling is not Read more…
Trump announces the arrest of a suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk.
2025-09-12 05:39
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday the arrest of the suspect in the murder of activist Charlie Kirk, indicating that he deserves the death penalty .
“I believe with a high degree of certainty that the suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk has been arrested,” Trump said during a press interview, noting that Read more…
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Laying down arms is a turning point. Iraq faces a golden opportunity fraught with risks.
2025-09-12 06:34
Shafaq News – Translation
Former Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari described Iraq on Friday as having a “golden opportunity” to stand on its own two feet and move forward, both in terms of the investment climate encouraged by the government of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, the overall improvement in the security situation, and the recent regional Read more…
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: US Congressional Resolution Confirms End of Conflict with Iraq
2025-09-12
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed, on Friday, that the Congressional revocation of the war authorizations represents a step to strengthen the partnership with Washington and consolidates the principle of respect for sovereignty, while reflecting the development of relations with the United States. Read more…
Ministry of Oil: Plans to build a pipeline from Basra to the Sultanate of Oman
2025-09-12
The State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) confirmed on Friday that the signing of memoranda of understanding with the Sultanate of Oman came due to its strategic importance in marketing Iraqi oil, while indicating that there is discussion regarding the construction of a complete pipeline Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-11-2025
9-11-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Alaq…he’s telling us the UN is praising him and all of our Iraqi banks…They’re also praising our monetary reform and Alaq spoke about how we are meeting international standards now and how electronic is working. FRANK: What do they know that we do not? Because 1310 is nothing to paise. It’s no secret! That’s why they said what they said. Read more…
A different scenario: Expectations of a quick formation of the new government
9-11-2025
Information / Baghdad…
The current political map and agreements between various parties, particularly within the Coordination Framework, point to the shape of the new government after the November elections. There are expectations that the government and cabinet will be formed easily, without going through the political maze or disagreements Read more…
Security expert: US forces terminate the services of 1,000 workers at Ain al-Asad base.
9-11-2025
Al-Maalomah / Anbar
Security expert, Qatari Al-Samarmad, revealed on Thursday that US forces have laid off about 1,000 workers working inside the Ain al-Assad base building in western Anbar on a daily wage, for unclear reasons.
In a statement to Al-Maalomah Agency, Al-Samarmad said, “US forces have Read more…
Has the Sudanese government failed to end the foreign presence in Iraq?
9-11-2025
Al-Maalouma/Exclusive:
Political analyst Sabah Al-Akeili said on Thursday that the government of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has failed to end the presence of foreign forces on Iraqi territory, despite repeated violations.
Al-Akeili said in a statement to Al-Maalouma, “Foreign forces are still continuously Read more…
Widespread criticism of the government’s performance on the issue of Iraqi sovereignty
9-11-2025
Information/Report..
Political and media criticism of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s government has escalated, citing what observers consider a clear failure to protect Iraq’s sovereignty.
This comes amid repeated violations by foreign forces on Iraqi soil, as well as Read more…
