“100 days without terrorist crimes”… Iraqi Interior Ministry: Baghdad is among the safest capitals
2026-09-22
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The head of the Department of Relations and Media at the Ministry of Interior, Major General Miqdad Miri, confirmed on Tuesday that Baghdad has become one of the safest capitals, noting that no major terrorist crimes have been recorded during the past 100 days, while revealing high coordination Read more…
Saudi Arabia announces the reactivation of the East-West pipeline and resumes oil exports.
2026-09-22
Shafaq News – Riyadh
Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday the reactivation of the East-West oil pipeline after a series of repairs, and confirmed its readiness to resume crude exports from the port of Yanbu today.
Saudi Aramco has informed a number of Asian refiners that oil loadings from the Red Sea port of Yanbu could resume today. Read more…
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What does Washington want from the Kurdistan Region?
2026-09-22 03:09
Dr. Ahmed Fateh Mohammed
A closer, more strategic analysis of US Chargé d’Affaires Steven Fagin’s visit to Erbil and his meetings with Kurdistan Region leaders reveals that its significance cannot be confined to the protocol statements issued by the two ruling parties (the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan). This visit transcends standard diplomatic norms, revealing a structural shift in US strategy Read more…
Yarallah, after unifying the Peshmerga: Integration with the Iraqi army strengthens the national defense system.
2026-09-22
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, Iraqi Army Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah, stressed the importance of continued coordination, cooperation and integration between the Iraqi armed forces and the Peshmerga forces, emphasizing that they are an integral part of the national defense system.
In a statement issued on the occasion of the announcement of the unification Read more…
Besmaya station preparation: Oil Ministry announces investment in 25 million cubic feet of gas from the East Baghdad field
2026-09-22
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil for Gas Affairs, Izzat Saber Ismail, announced on Tuesday the completion and operation of a unit for processing associated gas in the East Baghdad/Southern Region field, with a capacity of 25 million standard cubic feet per day (25 million cubic feet per day), as part of the Ministry’s plans to maximize the investment in associated gas and reduce Read more…
With a difference of $18.5 billion, sales at Iraq’s currency window have sharply declined since the beginning of 2026.
2026-09-22
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Data from the Central Bank of Iraq showed a significant decline in sales at the foreign currency buying and selling window during the first eight months of 2026, recording about $35.27 billion, compared to about Read more…
New York meetings: Tehran prepares for an agreement with Washington to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-09-22
Shafaq News – Follow-up
A senior Iranian official revealed on Tuesday that the Iranian delegation in New York has full authority to revive the diplomatic track with the United States, indicating the possibility of discussing details of an agreement to end hostilities between the two countries through intermediaries in New York.
The official, according to Reuters, said that Tehran offered to open the Strait Read more…
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National Security Advisor confirms to Fagen: We are proceeding with the implementation of the state’s monopoly on weapons.
2026-09-22
Shafaq News – Baghdad
National Security Advisor Qasim al-Aboudi affirmed on Tuesday the Iraqi government’s commitment, under the leadership of Ali al-Zaidi, to implementing the government program, particularly restricting weapons to the state, during his meeting with the US Chargé d’Affaires to Iraq, Steven Fagin.
The National Security Advisor’s office said Read more…
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology announces the launch of the first batch of “Starlink” devices in Iraq within days.
9-22-2026
The Media and Communications Commission announced on Tuesday (September 22, 2026) that the first batch of Starlink devices will be launched for users in Iraq in the next few days, after the completion of all customs procedures and tax transactions.
The commission stated in a statement issued by the Media and Government Communication Office that it continues to follow up on the issue of the company’s suspended shipments of devices Read more…
The Parliamentary Finance Committee hosts the Association of Private Banks to discuss the banking sector.
9-22-2026
The Parliamentary Finance Committee hosted the Association of Private Banks on Tuesday to discuss the banking sector, as the official agency reported that “the Parliamentary Finance Committee held a workshop entitled (The Iraqi Banking Sector: Evaluation, Modernization, and Reform).
She added that “the committee hosted the Association of Private Banks during the workshop,” and also mentioned that “the Parliamentary Finance Committee Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-21-2026
9-21-2026 Newshound Guru Clare Article: “Al-Zaidi meets Trump in New York ahead of the end of the coalition’s mission” Quote: “All eyes are on the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi to New York next Tuesday to participate in the United Nations General Assembly meetings…al-Zaidi is scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump, at a time when the country is witnessing a withdrawal of coalition forces as the September 30 deadline approaches.” Read more…
Central Bank moves to lower dollar exchange rate against Iraqi dinar
9-21-2026
The Central Bank of Iraq has taken a new set of measures aimed at reducing the gap between the official and parallel exchange rates, and restoring stability to the dollar exchange rates in local markets.
An informed source at the Central Bank of Iraq stated that these measures were taken due to the rise in the exchange rate of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar in local markets on Saturday, exceeding Read more…
Al-Kinani: Washington has set 10 points for the continued transfer of Iraqi funds
9-21-2026
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Economic and strategic expert Nasser al-Kinani revealed on Monday that the United States has set ten conditions for the continued transfer of Iraqi funds, including the surrender of weapons. He emphasized that these funds belong to Iraq and are not a US grant.
Speaking to the Information Agency, al-Kinani stated, “The United States has set ten conditions for the continued transfer of funds to Iraq, including Read more…
Jassem Mohammed: Postponing parliamentary sessions may change the cabinet nominees.
9-21-2026
The Secretary-General of the Turkmen Islamic Union, Jassim Mohammed, revealed on Monday that the continued postponement of parliamentary sessions could affect the nominations for the cabinet. He explained that the delays might impact the chances of some nominees being approved during the voting sessions.
Mohammed told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “Every postponement of parliamentary sessions could create a delay in finalizing the cabinet nominees, Read more…
In the presence of Al-Zaydi, the Coordination Committee opens files on government vacancies, European outcomes, and the New York visit.
2026-09-21
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday evening, the Coordination Framework held its periodic meeting in the presence of Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi to discuss the latest national and regional developments, foremost among them the completion of the government formation.
According to an official statement issued after the meeting Read more…
35% of oil shipments departing through the Strait of Hormuz are Iraqi.
2026-09-21
Shafaq News – Follow-up
Data from Kpler showed a decline in shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz last week, with the number of vessels transiting the vital waterway for the region’s oil exports continuing to fall.
The data showed that Saudi Arabia accounted for about half of these exports, while Iraq’s share was 35% of the total crude oil shipments that left the strait Read more…
The secrets of September 30th that will forcibly reshape the map of the Middle East
2026-09-20 23:31
Venus Baban
September 30, 2026, does not represent a traditional military withdrawal of the international coalition, but rather a pivotal geostrategic turning point for redrawing the rules of deterrence and financial balances in the Middle East. We are facing a new security architecture that moves the actors from managing the land to controlling alternative economic networks and corridors amidst the escalating maritime straits war.
Behind the scenes of the lightning diplomacy: The secrets of Ali Faleh al-Zaidi’s trip to Washington Read more…
Warning of a “deep recession” in Iraq as trade and finance decline
2026-09-21
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, economist Manar Al-Obaidi warned of signs of a significant decline in Iraqi economic activity, particularly in the commercial sector, indicating that the decline in the Central Bank’s foreign currency sales, the decrease in imports, and the decline in bank financing could push the economy into a more pronounced Read more…
Masrour Barzani: Unifying the Peshmerga is a historic day for Kurdistan
2026-09-21
Shafaq News – Erbil
Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani confirmed on Monday that the process of unifying the Peshmerga forces under the umbrella of the Ministry of Peshmerga and with a single structure “has been successfully completed” and that this is a historic day for Kurdistan, stressing the importance of strengthening and developing its military and defense capabilities in accordance with international Read more…
During July, total deposits and cash credit in Iraqi banks declined.
2026-09-21
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Economic indicators issued by the Central Bank of Iraq showed a decline in total deposits and cash credit in Iraqi banks during July 2026.
According to data seen by Shafaq News Agency, total cash deposits in Iraqi banks amounted to 100.982 trillion dinars at the end of July 2026, compared to Read more…
