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…

Al-Sadr’s latest messages: a final warning to the political system and a warning of a dangerous predicament.

Al-Sadr’s latest messages: a final warning to the political system and a warning of a dangerous predicament.

2025-09-30 01:10

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A source close to the leader of the Shiite National Movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, revealed on Tuesday the messages al-Sadr intended to convey in his final tweet on Monday.

Yesterday, al-Sadr responded to the threats recently circulated about a plot to assassinate him, saying: Read more…

British company BP describes Kirkuk oil fields as “dream fields.”

British company BP describes Kirkuk oil fields as “dream fields.”

2025-09-30 02:30

Shafaq News – Baghdad
British energy company BP described the Kirkuk oil field, along with three other global fields, as its “dream fields” on Tuesday, citing their massive reserves that will fuel the company’s growth.

The company said in a statement Read more…

By 2025, Iraq’s financial revenues will exceed 72 trillion dinars.

By 2025, Iraq’s financial revenues will exceed 72 trillion dinars.

2025-09-30 04:25

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Ministry of Finance revealed on Tuesday that Iraq’s federal budget revenues from January to July of this year exceeded 72 trillion dinars, indicating that oil’s contribution to the budget declined slightly to 90%.

Shafaq News Agency followed up on the data and tables issued by the Ministry of Finance Read more…

Baghdad sends nearly a trillion dinars to Erbil to fund salaries for Kurdistan Region employees.

Baghdad sends nearly a trillion dinars to Erbil to fund salaries for Kurdistan Region employees.

2025-09-30 04:17

Shafaq News – Erbil / Baghdad
The Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of Finance and Economy announced on Tuesday that the federal government had sent approximately one trillion dinars to fund the salaries of public sector employees and workers in the region for July.

The ministry said in a statement today that an amount of Read more…

The oil agreement with Kurdistan: Washington pushed Baghdad toward concessions and acceptance through both enticement and intimidation.

The oil agreement with Kurdistan: Washington pushed Baghdad toward concessions and acceptance through both enticement and intimidation.

2025-09-30 05:05

Shafaq News – Translation
The resumption of oil flow through the pipeline between the Kurdistan Region and Turkey continues to generate conflicting interpretations. Some view it as an inevitable step brought about by US pressure and threats of sanctions against Baghdad, while others portray it as a sunrise over the region’s mountains, Read more…

Hamas: We are open to the Trump plan and will not compromise on our principles.

Hamas: We are open to the Trump plan and will not compromise on our principles.

2025-09-30 05:04

Shafaq News – Middle East
Hamas leader Hussam Badran affirmed on Tuesday that the movement is open to all proposals without compromising its principles.

“The war must be stopped clearly and completely, and the occupation forces must withdraw from Gaza,” said Read more…

Iraq: The Development Road Project establishes a non-rentier economy capable of meeting contemporary challenges.

Iraq: The Development Road Project establishes a non-rentier economy capable of meeting contemporary challenges.

2025-09-30 04:41

Shafaq News – Baghdad/Abu Dhabi
Iraqi Minister of Transport Razzaq Muhaibis al-Saadawi said on Tuesday that the vital development road project lays the foundation for a non-rentier economy capable of meeting the challenges of the times.

This came during his hosting of a dialogue session at the Global Rail 2025 exhibition Read more…

The Trump administration is reviewing its troop deployment in Iraq, and the Secretary of Defense is directing readiness.

The Trump administration is reviewing its troop deployment in Iraq, and the Secretary of Defense is directing readiness.

2025-09-30 06:25

Shafaq News – Washington
Media outlets reported on Tuesday that the Trump administration is preparing to announce the redeployment of US forces in Iraq, according to a US official.

The Qatari Al Jazeera channel quoted the official as saying, “The redeployment of our forces is consistent with the Trump administration’s strategic priorities in Iraq Read more…

Al-Sudani’s advisor comments on “drowning Iraq in debt”: “Under control.”

Al-Sudani’s advisor comments on “drowning Iraq in debt”: “Under control.”

2025-09-30 06:16

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The financial and economic advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, commented on Tuesday on reports that Iraq is “drowning in debt” and warnings of a bleak future for the economy.

“Iraq’s outstanding external debts total less than $20 billion, half of which are due Read more…

Al-Sadr rejects a framework proposal and outlines three scenarios for the election phase.

Al-Sadr rejects a framework proposal and outlines three scenarios for the election phase.

2025-09-30 06:47

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source reported on Tuesday that the leader of the Shiite National Movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, rejected an offer from the Coordination Framework regarding the upcoming elections, noting that he had identified three alternative scenarios Read more…

Gold changes the equation: profits for the central bank, losses for the middle class, and a disaster for Iraqi families.

Gold changes the equation: profits for the central bank, losses for the middle class, and a disaster for Iraqi families.

2025-09-30

The global gold market has been witnessing a rapid upward trend since the beginning of 2025, driven by geopolitical tensions and declining confidence in financial markets, making the yellow metal the primary safe haven for capital. Iraq, for its part, is being affected by this trend in two contradictory ways: the first is Read more…

Rafidain Bank: 81 branches adopt the comprehensive banking system.

Rafidain Bank: 81 branches adopt the comprehensive banking system.

2025-09-30

Rafidain Bank announced on Tuesday that 81 branches have joined the comprehensive banking system. The bank stated in a statement that “81 branches have joined the comprehensive banking system, following the entry of Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-29-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-29-2025

9-29-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: The CBI governor Alaq speaking today to the investment forum…Iraq has no intentions to change our exchange rate at this time. He went on to say later in the morning we are not considering any adjustments to the rate…He comes back out and says we have the lowest inflation rate ever and have very comfortable foreign reserves capable of stabilizing our exchange rate. FRANK: It caused a little panic…but there’s no reason for it. None whatsoever… He can’t say anything because it’s against the law. It’s illegal according to international law…Of course he’s going to do the same thing Kuwait did, China did. Read more…

The Ministerial Council for the Economy decides to involve governors in preparing the general budget.

The Ministerial Council for the Economy decides to involve governors in preparing the general budget.

2025-09-29 09:23

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministerial Council for the Economy decided on Monday to involve governors in preparing the state’s general budget, both in text and figures, with the aim of improving the quality of services and reducing administrative red tape.

This came during its 31st session for the year 2025, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Read more…