Iraq joins oil-producing countries opposing “green fuel” regulations.
2025-08-14 02:32
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi government announced on Thursday that it has joined the countries opposing the new “green fuel” regulation proposed by the International Maritime Organization.
Iraq has joined Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Venezuela, and Yemen in opposing the new “green fuel” regulation being developed by Read more…
An economic expert proposes amending the criteria for Iraqi banking reform.
2025-08-14 02:22
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, economic expert Ahmed Abd Rabbuh called for amending the banking reform standards announced by the Central Bank of Iraq. The amendments include adding a clause allowing some banks to operate domestically under the central bank’s supervision, while other banks would apply international standards Read more…
Baghdad and Erbil agree on a new mechanism for exporting Kurdistan Region oil.
2025-08-14 05:06
Shafaq News – Kirkuk
A source in the North Oil Company in Kirkuk province reported on Thursday that the company will serve as a major hub for receiving and storing Kurdistan’s oil before pumping it through the Turkish port of Ceyhan for export.
The source told Shafaq News Agency, “The final agreement was signed by delegations Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 8-13-2025
8-13-2015 Newshound Guru Clare Article: “Great stability in the Iraqi market and inflation falling to less than 3%” Quote: “The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, confirmed…This remarkable decline in annual inflation rates indicates that expectations related to the exchange rate are moving toward calm and stability…The parallel currency exchange market has begun to clearly follow the official market, and this trend is expected to continue until the end of this year, based on current economic data.” Read more…
Confirming what Shafaq News published, the Kurdistan Region reveals details of the oil agreement with Baghdad.
2025-08-13 07:52
Shafaq News – Erbil
The Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Natural Resources announced on Wednesday that it had reached an agreement with the Iraqi Ministry of Oil regarding a mechanism for resuming oil exports.
The ministry said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, “According to the text approved by a joint delegation of 23 figures, including 17 members of the Iraqi Read more…
Iran responds to Washington: Cooperation with Iraq is none of your business
8-13-2025
Baghdad / Al-Maalouma…
The Iranian embassy in Baghdad responded to statements issued by the US State Department spokesman, which expressed Washington’s rejection of the signing of a security memorandum of understanding between Iran and Iraq, stressing that this position constitutes unacceptable interference Read more…
Withdrawal or camouflage? Expert reveals the secrets of the US evacuation from Ain al-Assad.
8-13-2025
Al-Maalomah/Anbar…
Security expert Qatari al-Samarmad described the evacuation of US forces from some of their positions inside the Ain al-Assad base in the al-Baghdadi area of Hit district, west of Anbar, on Wednesday as a “tactical operation with exposed objectives.”
In a statement to Al-Maalomah, al-Samarmad said, “The US forces did not evacuate Read more…
US report: Oil is heading to $50 by 2026
8-13-2025
Information/Baghdad…
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the average price of Brent crude oil to fall below $60 per barrel in the spot market during the fourth quarter of 2025, for the first time since 2020.
In its monthly Short-Term Energy Outlook released in August, the EIA indicated Read more…
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Al-Khazaali: Iraq will not submit to US pressure regarding its relations with Iran.
8-13-2025
Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
Political observer Haitham al-Khazali criticized, on Wednesday, the US State Department’s statements rejecting the security memorandum of understanding signed by Iraq with Iran, stressing that Iraq is a fully sovereign state and free to manage its foreign relations away from the tutelage Read more…
Parliamentary warning: Iraq’s main dams are at their lowest water levels in decades.
8-13-2025
Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
The Parliamentary Agriculture and Water Committee warned on Wednesday that the storage capacity of six major dams in Iraq has reached its lowest level in decades, considering that the country is facing a severe water crisis that threatens Read more…
Half of it is for salaries… Iraq’s revenues exceed 65 trillion during the first half of 2025.
2025-08-13 01:43
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Ministry of Finance revealed on Wednesday that Iraq’s federal budget revenues from January to June 2025 exceeded 65 trillion dinars, indicating that oil’s contribution to the budget declined Read more…
Washington rejected it.. Details of the security memorandum of understanding between Baghdad and Tehran
2025-08-13 05:14
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A senior security source revealed on Wednesday details of the security agreement signed between Iraq and Iran, which has since been transformed into a security memorandum of understanding. He indicated that the recent agreement aims to Read more…
Baghdad and Kurdistan agree to resume oil exports under a special mechanism.
2025-08-13 04:42
Shafaq News – Erbil
The Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Natural Resources agreed on Wednesday with the Iraqi Ministry of Oil to resume exports of the region’s crude oil under a special mechanism.
According to information obtained Read more…
Prime Minister’s Advisor: Iraq is well-positioned to become a cultural and religious tourism destination in the Middle East.
2025-08-13
The Prime Minister’s Financial Advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, confirmed on Wednesday that Iraq possesses the necessary components to become one of the most prominent cultural and religious tourism destinations in the Middle East. Salih told the official agency that, “Despite Iraq’s unique cultural and tourism heritage, Read more…
The Central Bank announces a comprehensive plan for banking reform.
2025-08-13
Central Bank Governor Ali Al-Alaq announced a comprehensive banking reform plan on Tuesday.
A statement from the bank stated, “The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, and the relevant team held a meeting with Oliver Wyman Read more…
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Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 8-12-2025
8-12-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: TV is saying we only have 20 days left to implement the banking reforms issued by Oliver Wyman of the United States…says Washington is pressuring and watching. We only have 20 days left for liquidation of banks. They have to get capital up to a certain amount. FRANK: That’s why I keep telling you watch what President Trump does this month in your country. T-minus 20 days and counting to implement your monetary reform. Read more…
Al-Sudani rules on corruption and secrecy. Parliament prepares to uncover Iraq’s biggest financial scandal.
8-12-2025
Information/Report…
The Iraqi political scene is witnessing a dangerous escalation in the crisis of corruption and budget manipulation, with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani accused of crossing all red lines by blatantly exploiting state resources Read more…
Iraq achieves a “record level” in oil refining and is close to achieving self-sufficiency in gasoline.
8-12-2025
Baghdad – Mail
The Parliamentary Oil and Gas Committee announced on Tuesday that Iraq’s refining capacity has reached a “new record high,” noting that self-sufficiency in gasoline will be achieved by Read more…
The reform document is a strategic step to enhance confidence in the banking system.
2025/08/12
The Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. Ali Al-Alaq, emphasized that the 2025 Banking Reform Document represents a strategic and fundamental step toward reforming the Iraqi banking system, addressing its shortcomings, and preparing it to operate in accordance with internationally recognized standards. This will enhance Read more…
What does America want from interfering with the Popular Mobilization Law?
8-12-2025
Information/Baghdad…
State of Law Coalition member Abdul Rahman al-Jazairi explained on Tuesday the reasons for US interference in the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) law, noting that the government will work to withdraw the law and make some amendments based on the call between Rubio and al-Sudani. Read more…
