Tehran officially suspends cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Tehran officially suspends cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

6-23-2025

Information / Follow-up..
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf announced on Monday that the Islamic Republic has decided to suspend its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Qalibaf stressed that “this decision came in response to the unconstructive positions Read more…

Germany and Italy seek to reclaim gold reserves from the United States with more than $245 billion.

Germany and Italy seek to reclaim gold reserves from the United States with more than $245 billion.

6-23-2025

Information / Follow-up..
Germany and Italy are facing increasing calls to repatriate their gold reserves stored in New York, amid increasing political attacks on US President Donald Trump and a climate of growing geopolitical turmoil.
Fabio De Masi, a former member of the European Parliament, told the Financial Times that there are “strong arguments” for returning a larger portion of gold Read more…

Washington monitors signs of “potential attacks” on US bases in Iraq and Syria.

Washington monitors signs of “potential attacks” on US bases in Iraq and Syria.

2025-06-23 00:03

Shafaq News/ A US official said on Monday that US military and intelligence officials have detected indications that “Iranian-backed factions” are preparing to launch potential attacks on US military bases in Iraq and possibly Syria, in retaliation Read more…

The Iraqi parliament is suing the government over delayed budget schedules.

The Iraqi parliament is suing the government over delayed budget schedules.

2025-06-23 04:20

Shafaq News/ Member of Parliament Hadi Al-Salami revealed on Monday that a lawsuit has been filed against the federal government for not submitting the 2025 budget schedules to Parliament yet.

Al-Salami said in a video clip received by Shafaq News Agency, “The Ministry of Finance has not Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 6-22-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 6-22-2025

6-22-2025 Newshound Guru Jeff I stressed…we weren’t going to see the rate change till Iran is dealt with. As you see, that stands true…Iraq has not revalued because they’re waiting on a resolution between Iran and the United States. Whether it’s based on an unconditional ceasefire or an agreement has been reached from military action…That’s what we’re waiting on. The war can either go very quick or take a little while depending on whether foreign countries get involved… Read more…

Advisor: Iraq’s financial situation is secure

Advisor: Iraq’s financial situation is secure

06/22/2025

The Prime Minister’s Financial Advisor, Dr. Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed that Iraq’s financial situation remains within safe limits, despite the repercussions of regional tensions resulting from the Zionist aggression against Iran. He explained in an interview with “Al-Sabah” that the general budget for the years (2023-2025) was Read more…

A deputy warns: Selling Khor Abdullah to Kuwait will cost Iraq losses estimated at $1 trillion.

A deputy warns: Selling Khor Abdullah to Kuwait will cost Iraq losses estimated at $1 trillion.

6-22-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Member of Parliament Amer Abdul-Jabbar accused Kuwait on Sunday of exploiting the Khor Abdullah Agreement to achieve geographical ambitions within Iraqi territory, warning that this agreement could cost Iraq economic losses estimated at one trillion dollars.
Abdul-Jabbar said in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency, “Kuwait has encroached Read more…

Iranian Parliament: We have reached a decision to close the Strait of Hormuz, and the final decision rests with the Supreme National Security Council.

Iranian Parliament: We have reached a decision to close the Strait of Hormuz, and the final decision rests with the Supreme National Security Council.

6-22-2025

Information/Follow-up:
The Iranian parliament approved, on Sunday, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Iranian media reported Read more…

Construction at the US-run Ain al-Assad base has been halted abruptly.

Construction at the US-run Ain al-Assad base has been halted abruptly.

6-22-2025

Al-Maalouma/Anbar..
A security source in Anbar province revealed on Sunday that US forces have suddenly halted construction of new buildings inside the Ain al-Assad airbase in western Anbar until further notice.
The source told Al-Maalouma news agency, “US forces stationed at the Ain al-Assad airbase in the al-Baghdadi area of ​​Hit district, west of Anbar, have suddenly halted construction of new buildings inside the base and terminated the contract to supply them with construction materials Read more…

The US Embassy to Shafaq News: Baghdad has responded to requests for security support, and Washington is closely monitoring the situation in Iraq.

The US Embassy to Shafaq News: Baghdad has responded to requests for security support, and Washington is closely monitoring the situation in Iraq.

2025-06-22 03:07

Shafaq News/ The US Embassy in Iraq confirmed on Sunday that additional departures of some of its employees had been implemented as a precautionary measure against escalating regional tensions. The embassy stressed that operations at the embassy in Baghdad and the consulate general in Erbil were continuing as usual.

An embassy spokesperson told Shafaq News Agency, “The US mission in Iraq began Read more…

After the attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, Iraqi factions: No comment.

After the attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, Iraqi factions: No comment.

2025-06-22 03:46

Shafaq News/ Sheikh Kazem al-Fartousi, spokesman for the Sayyed al-Shuhada Brigades, refused to comment on the recent escalation between the United States and Iran on Sunday, stressing that Iran Read more…

US Chief of Staff: We launched 14 bunker-buster bombs against nuclear facilities.

US Chief of Staff: We launched 14 bunker-buster bombs against nuclear facilities.

2025-06-22 05:16

Shafaq News/ Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Keane confirmed on Sunday that the strikes on Iranian facilities were carried out in complete secrecy, and that 14 bunker-buster bombs were used.

“The attack on Iranian facilities was carried out in complete secrecy and with minimal communications, and the operation was designed to significantly Read more…

US Representative: Iran Strike Is a Gross Violation of the Constitution and Could Be Grounds for Trump’s Impeachment. AOC is retarded!

US Representative: Iran Strike Is a Gross Violation of the Constitution and Could Be Grounds for Trump’s Impeachment. AOC is retarded!

2025-06-22

US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez described President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran without congressional authorization as a gross violation of the Constitution, potentially grounds for impeachment. She wrote on her Twitter page: “The president’s disastrous decision to bomb Iran without congressional authorization is a blatant violation of the Constitution Read more…

Iraq’s National Nuclear Regulatory Authority: We have not detected any radioactive contamination from the US strike on Iran.

Iraq’s National Nuclear Regulatory Authority: We have not detected any radioactive contamination from the US strike on Iran.

2025-06-22
Iran’s National Nuclear, Radiological, Chemical and Biological Regulatory Authority (NNRRA) announced on Sunday that no radioactive contamination was detected as a result of the US strike on nuclear facilities in Iran. In a statement, the authority said, “Within the framework of the regulatory tasks and responsibilities assigned to the Central Operations Room for Radiological and Nuclear Emergencies Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 6-21-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 6-21-2025

6-21-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 Mr. Sammy says that when July hits and the salaries are paid they’re going to be paid only in cards and only the folks that us those cards are going to get paid…We think this will help to push the hordes of cash folks have in their homes… FRANK: This is really sweet. This is really smart. I have a feeling it’s the United States Treasury that did this. Read more…

“Early Warning”… Closing the US Embassy in Baghdad Will Be Followed by an Unprecedented Event

“Early Warning”… Closing the US Embassy in Baghdad Will Be Followed by an Unprecedented Event

2025-06-21

Shafaq News/ Member of the Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee, Mohammed Al-Shammari, warned on Friday of the “danger” of closing the US embassy in Baghdad, considering it an “early warning” of an unprecedented security event that Iraq and the region may witness.

Al-Shammari told Shafaq News Agency, “The closure of the US embassy is a dangerous sign and a warning Read more…

Warnings of militarization of the US embassy after the arrival of the Marines in the Green Zone

Warnings of militarization of the US embassy after the arrival of the Marines in the Green Zone

6-21-2025

Information/Baghdad..
A member of the United Anbar Alliance, Mohammed al-Dulaimi, warned on Saturday of the serious security and political repercussions of transforming the US embassy in Baghdad into a military barracks, in light of reports of the withdrawal of a large number of US diplomatic staff and the arrival of Marines into the Green Read more…

Washington halts food supplies to its soldiers at Ain al-Asad base. Has the withdrawal begun?

Washington halts food supplies to its soldiers at Ain al-Asad base. Has the withdrawal begun?

6-21-2025

Al-Maalouma/Anbar..
A security source in Anbar province reported on Saturday that US forces stationed at Ain al-Assad airbase have terminated a food supply contract with an Iraqi contractor, without revealing clear reasons, coinciding with the reduction of their military presence in Iraq.
The source told Al-Maalouma news agency, “US forces at Ain al-Assad base Read more…

Parliamentary Rights Committee files decisive appeals against the Khor Abdullah Agreement and the Basra-Aqaba Pipeline.

Parliamentary Rights Committee files decisive appeals against the Khor Abdullah Agreement and the Basra-Aqaba Pipeline.

6-21-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
The parliamentary Huqooq bloc confirmed on Saturday that it has filed legal appeals with the Federal Court against what it described as the “humiliating Khor Abdullah agreement” and a number of controversial projects, including the Basra-Aqaba pipeline and a foreign-funded project that violates Iraqi sovereignty.
The bloc’s head, MP Saud Al-Saadi, Read more…

Natural or nuclear test? Scientific opinion settles the debate over the Iran earthquake.

Natural or nuclear test? Scientific opinion settles the debate over the Iran earthquake.

2025-06-21

Shafaq News/ Following the earthquake that struck Iran on Friday evening, measuring over 5.0 on the Richter scale, speculation mounted that it was possibly caused by a secret nuclear test, prompting seismologists to refute this.

According to Ali Ramthan, a professor of seismology at Sumer University, Read more…