Following calls to close the US embassy, a legal expert explains the procedures.
2025-06-16 08:04
Shafaq News/ Legal expert Ali Al-Tamimi explained on Monday the legal procedures for closing embassies in accordance with international treaties, following the escalation of demands to close the US embassy in Baghdad.
Al-Tamimi told Shafaq News Agency, “The host country of the embassy can declare a diplomat, whether an ambassador or a diplomatic employee, persona non grata Read more…
Washington: Iraq is one of the best democracies in the region, and we understand its relationship with Iran.
6-16-2025
Parliament Speaker Dr. Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani received the Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Baghdad, Stephen Fagin, today, Monday, and discussed with him the situation in the region. The latter affirmed that his country understands the nature of the relationship between Baghdad and Tehran.
During the meeting, bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States were Read more…
“They met secretly.” What happened between Halbousi and officials at the US embassy in Baghdad?
6-16-2025
Information / Anbar…
A responsible source in Anbar province revealed on Wednesday that a “secret and surprise” meeting was held between Mohammed al-Halbousi, head of the Progress Alliance, and the US Chargé d’Affaires in Baghdad. The source noted that the meeting took place away from the spotlight and that its details were not revealed, Read more…
Iran from within: The toman loses 13.6% of its value against the dollar.
2025-06-16
Shafaq News/ Unofficial exchange offices reported on Monday morning that the Iranian currency has declined significantly since the outbreak of the conflict with Israel at dawn on Friday.
Currency traders and exchange office owners reported that the Iranian rial (toman) lost approximately Read more…
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Iraq exports 5 million barrels of oil to the US in a month
2025-06-16 03:23
Shafaq News/ The US Energy Information Administration announced on Monday that Iraq’s oil exports to the United States amounted to more than 5 million barrels during May.
The administration stated in a table seen by Shafaq News Agency that “Iraq exported 5.548 million barrels of crude oil to the United States during Read more…
Parliamentary Finance Committee: Al-Sudani’s government violated the law and delayed disbursing employee dues.
2025-06-16 05:21
Shafaq News/ On Monday, Mustafa Al-Karawi, a member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, accused the Iraqi government, headed by Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, of violating the federal budget law and failing to abide by its provisions, particularly with regard to sending financial tables to the House Read more…
The Speaker of Parliament calls for an extraordinary session to unify the position against the violation of Iraqi sovereignty.
2025-06-16
Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani called for an extraordinary session next Tuesday to consolidate a unified stance against the violation of Iraqi sovereignty, emphasizing the importance of the participation of all members of parliament. This came during his meeting with National Security Advisor Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 6-15-2025
6-15-25 Intel Guru Frank26 What we have now ladies and gentlemen is security and stability that was born yesterday…IMO Maliki was arrested and he is the head of the snake and the reason for security and stability that has not been in Iraq. We told you they were surrounding his house and it was at that time that he IMO was arrested. I don’t know if they’re going to tell you this today, tomorrow, whenever but when they tell you then you can say, ‘Yeah, we knew that. Next.’ Read more…
Following the security warning, the US Embassy told Shafaq News: We will continue our work in Baghdad and Erbil.
2025-06-15 09:53
Shafaq News/ The US Embassy in Iraq confirmed on Sunday that its operations in Baghdad and the consulate in Erbil would continue, following a warning about the risk of attacks.
An embassy spokesperson told Shafaq News Agency, “On June 11, out of an abundance of caution, US Secretary of State Rubio ordered the withdrawal of non-emergency government employees from the US Embassy in Baghdad and Read more…
The Parliamentary Finance Committee accuses the government of deliberately delaying the submission of the 2025 budget schedules.
6-15-2025
Information / Baghdad..
Parliamentary Finance Committee member Mustafa Al-Karawi accused the federal government on Sunday of deliberately delaying the submission of the 2025 budget schedules, pointing to legal and constitutional violations Read more…
A US convoy enters the Harir base near Erbil amid heightened security alert.
6-15-2025
Information/Erbil:
An informed source reported on Sunday that a US military convoy arrived at the Harir base near Erbil from Syria, amid tight security measures and intense drone flights.
A source told Al-Maalouma, “A US military convoy consisting of armored vehicles and trucks loaded with iron containers entered the Harir Air Base Read more…
Iraq maintains its global ranking in natural resources
2025-06-15 01:49
Shafaq News/ Iraq ranked ninth globally among the best natural resources, according to Visual Capitalist, a company that focuses on topics including markets, technology, and energy.
In a report seen by Shafaq News Agency, the company stated that natural resources form the backbone of modern manufacturing and are essential Read more…
The flight ban in Iraq has been extended, with daytime flights resuming from Basra Airport.
2025-06-15 05:02
Shafaq News/ The Iraqi Ministry of Transport announced that air traffic and air navigation will remain suspended at the country’s airports, with the exception of Basra International Airport, which resumed flights starting Sunday, during the daytime only.
The ministry said in a statement Read more…
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: We will not cooperate with the IAEA as before.
2025-06-15
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, confirmed that his country will not cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as it has done in the past, noting that the agency’s silence regarding attacks targeting Read more…
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Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 6-14-2025
6-14-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 Notice even in the midst of all this military action with Iran next to you [Iraq], Saleh who is in charge of the Iraqi finances comes out first thing this morning and tells you, ‘We are secure and stable.’ What was it that we needed in order for you to have a new exchange rate with lower note currency? …Security and stability… Read more…
Iraq extends airspace closure until Sunday evening
2025-06-14 09:30
Shafaq News/ A security source reported on Saturday evening that the closure of Iraqi airspace will be extended until 7:00 PM on Sunday, following an assessment of the situation by the authorities.
The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced earlier today that it would extend Read more…
The framework authorizes Al-Sudani to lead a “diplomatic movement” to defuse a regional war.
2025-06-14 07:33
Shafaq News/ Informed sources revealed on Saturday the details of the meeting held by the Coordination Framework on Friday to discuss the repercussions of the military conflict between Iran and Israel. The sources confirmed that the framework’s parties concluded that it was necessary to support “diplomatic action” with regional countries to de-escalate Read more…
Unprecedented US mobilization at Harir base in Erbil
6-14-2025
Information/Erbil..
Informed sources reported on Saturday that US forces at the Harir military base east of Erbil province have entered a state of maximum alert.
The sources told Al-Maalouma, “The base is experiencing an unprecedented state of emergency, with all main entrances completely closed, amid intense drone and Apache helicopter flights Read more…
Iraq’s oil is threatened. An expert warns of imminent paralysis if the Strait of Hormuz ignites.
2025-06-14 00:06
Shafaq News/ Economic expert Mohammed al-Hasani confirmed on Saturday that Iraqi oil exports will be directly affected in the event of any disturbances in the Strait of Hormuz.
Al-Hasani told Shafaq News Agency, “The Israeli attacks and the associated fluctuations represent a challenge to Iraq and the Gulf states bordering it, which will Read more…
What is the size of Iraq’s external and internal debt? The Central Bank answers.
2025-06-14 02:39
Shafaq News/ The Central Bank of Iraq revealed, on Saturday, the size of Iraq’s external and internal debts incurred during 2024.
The bank stated in official statistics reviewed by Shafaq News Agency that the size of Iraq’s debts in 2024 amounted to Read more…
