Parliament awaits a decision from the Federal Supreme Council to nullify the Khor Abdullah Agreement and restore water to its normal course.
7-3-2025
Information/Baghdad…
The House of Representatives is awaiting a decision and ruling from the Federal Court to return the Khor Abdullah Agreement to the House for confirmation and a vote on its invalidity. Although there are indications that the will of the government and the presidency to proceed with the agreement and hand over Khor Abdullah Read more…
MP warns of continued liquidity shortage: The US Federal Reserve is exacerbating the crisis in Iraq.
7-3-2025
Information/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Firas Al-Maslamawi called on the government and the Ministry of Finance on Thursday to intensify efforts and pressure the US Federal Reserve, where Iraq’s oil sales funds are deposited, to increase hard currency flows. He also stressed the need for urgent measures to address Read more…
Al-Fatlawi: Iraq’s water reserves have fallen to their lowest levels in 80 years.
7-3-2025
Information/Baghdad:
MP Zuhair al-Fatlawi warned on Thursday of a stifling crisis threatening water security in Iraq, stressing that strategic water reserves have declined to an unprecedented level during the current season.
Al-Fatlawi told Al-Maalouma, “The strategic water reserve has decreased to approximately 9 billion cubic meters, while it was expected to reach 18 billion cubic Read more…
Iraq’s money is in the hands of the Federal Reserve. When will the American shackles be broken?
7-3-2025
Information/Report..
Despite more than a decade having passed since Iraq’s exit from Chapter 7, Iraqi oil revenues remain under the control of the US Federal Reserve, limiting Baghdad’s ability to freely manage its financial resources and directly impacting economic stability and the dinar’s exchange Read more…
Al-Sudani’s office confirms the suspension of appointments and contracts in all government departments.
2025-07-03 06:32
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The media office of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani confirmed on Thursday the suspension of appointments and contracts in all government departments, warning against attempts to Read more…
The Pentagon criticizes the Biden administration over arms supplies to Ukraine.
2025-07-03 00:00
Shafaq News – Washington
The Pentagon criticized former President Joe Biden for what it considered “excessive” provision of weapons and military equipment to Ukraine in its war with Russia.
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said that under former President Joe Biden, the United States distributed weapons “without thinking.” Read more…
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Iraq to drill 27 new oil wells during the first half of 2025
2025-07-03 00:52
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Ministry of Oil announced on Thursday that the Iraqi Drilling Company will complete the drilling and rehabilitating of 113 oil wells during the first half of 2025.
The ministry said in a statement today that the company’s staff completed the drilling of 27 new wells and the reclaiming of 86 Read more…
Minister: Kurdistan has agreed to all of Baghdad’s demands, but it is seeking to limit the region’s economy.
2025-07-03 00:33
Shafaq News – Erbil
Kurdistan Region Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs Pshtiwan Sadiq criticized the federal government’s handling of the region on Thursday, particularly regarding the issue of funding monthly salaries for public sector employees and workers, despite the Kurdistan Regional Government’s agreement to all Baghdad’s demands Read more…
Mysterious messages reach Iraqi politicians: “Don’t be puppets”… “A decisive response awaits”
2025-07-03 01:23
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An Iraqi security expert revealed on Thursday that warning messages had been sent from international bodies to a number of politicians in the country, warning against targeting international coalition forces and threatening a decisive response in the event of any attacks.
Security and strategic expert Saif Raad told Shafaq News Agency, “Since last Saturday, a limited number of Iraqi politicians have received text messages on their personal numbers Read more…
A slight decrease in Iraq’s domestic public debt
2025-07-03 01:27
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq announced today, Thursday, a slight decrease in domestic public debt by the end of April 2025.
The bank said in official statistics seen by Shafaq News Agency that “Iraq’s domestic public debt decreased at the end of April of this year to reach Read more…
Iran provides 200,000 Iraqi dinars to each Arbaeen pilgrim.
2025-07-03 03:22
Shafaq News/ The Central Bank of Iran announced on Thursday that it will provide 200,000 Iraqi dinars to every Iranian visitor traveling to Iraq for the Arbaeen pilgrimage.
The bank’s public relations director, Mustafa Qamariova, said in a statement Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 7-2-2025
7-2-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 The auditing that’s going on with your [Iraqi] banks, in all the years…I’ve never seen an audit in the middle of the year. To me this is very significant concerning the monetary reform… Read more…
Economist: Most of the money supply is outside banks for this reason
7-2-2025
Information/Baghdad…
Economic researcher Diaa Abdul Karim believes that most of the money supply is now outside banks due to citizens’ loss of confidence in the Iraqi banking system.
Abdul Karim told Al-Maalouma, “There is a lack of confidence among citizens in the existing banking system, due to fears of sanctions, bank robberies, or a collapse Read more…
Politician: The region will not receive funds from Baghdad except through borrowing.
7-2-2025
Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
State of Law Coalition member Abdul Rahman al-Jazairi confirmed on Wednesday that the Kurdistan Region will not receive any funds from Baghdad except through borrowing, as al-Sudani’s move in this direction allows Parliament to intervene and have its say in the matter.
Al-Jazairi told Al-Maalouma, “The Prime Minister’s powers are linked to Read more…
Iraq advances in the Global ICT Index (IDI) for 2025
7-2-2025
Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
The Ministry of Communications announced today, Wednesday, that Iraq has made progress in the Global ICT Index (IDI) for 2025, which is a new digital achievement.
A statement from the ministry, received by Al-Maalouma Agency, stated that “Iraq has made remarkable progress in the Information and Communication Technology Read more…
Al-Gharibawi: The oil and gas law has been facing political obstacles for 15 years.
7-2-2025
Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Member of the Parliamentary Oil and Gas Committee, Basem Al-Gharibawi, confirmed today, Wednesday, that the oil and gas law has been facing political obstacles for more than 15 years.
Al-Gharibawi said, in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency, that “the oil and gas law has been suspended since 2007 due to Read more…
MP: Khor Abdullah is Iraqi and we will not give up an inch of it for the benefit of Kuwait.
7-2-2025
Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Member of Parliament Bassem Khudair, on Wednesday, sent a strongly worded warning message regarding the violations of Iraqi territory and water borders, stressing that national sovereignty is a red line that cannot be violated.
Khudair said in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency, “The Khor Abdullah Agreement is null and void from the outset, as it came as a continuation Read more…
An expert warns of the US Federal Reserve’s restrictions on Iraq’s financial sovereignty.
7-2-2025
Al-Maalouma/Exclusive..
Economic expert, Diaa Mohsen, confirmed on Wednesday that Iraq still lacks independent economic decision-making due to the restrictions imposed by the US Federal Reserve on its funds, warning of the repercussions of the continuation of this situation on the country’s financial sovereignty.
Mohsen said in a statement Read more…
Araqchi: US bombing caused extensive damage to the Fordow site
2025-07-02 00:01
Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday that the US bombing of Iran’s Fordow nuclear site “caused severe and extensive damage” to the facility, stressing that the damage assessment is still underway by the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and that a report will be submitted Read more…
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Iran officially informs the Atomic Energy Organization of its suspension of cooperation with it.
2025-07-02 00:29
Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian officially notified the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) on Wednesday that he was suspending cooperation with the organization, in implementation of a recent Shura Council decision on the matter.
Mehr News Agency reported that “Pezeshkian, in an official letter, informed Read more…
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