SOMO again denies allegations of oil mixing and smuggling.

SOMO again denies allegations of oil mixing and smuggling.

2025-08-09

The Director General of the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO), Ali Nizar, denied on Friday (August 8, 2025) the existence of any oil mixing or smuggling operations in Iraqi ports or territorial waters.

Nizar said in a press statement that “there is no international or local evidence Read more…

Ministry of Planning: More than 700 trillion dinars is the expected revenue in the development plan.

Ministry of Planning: More than 700 trillion dinars is the expected revenue in the development plan.

2025-08-09

The Ministry of Planning announced, today, Saturday, that the total revenues expected to be achieved during the five-year development plan period 2024-2028 will amount to about (710) trillion dinars, as the official spokesman for the Ministry, Abdul Zahra Al-Hindawi, stated to the official agency, that “the largest proportion of these revenues will come from Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 8-8-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 8-8-2025

8-8-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Television is showing Iraq agriculture has now been hit with 35% tariffs from the United States…The good thing though, your Trump did not touch our oil. It’s exempt from any tariffs so far. Read more…

Former MP: The government is sending salaries to corrupt individuals in the region instead of delivering them to employees.

Former MP: The government is sending salaries to corrupt individuals in the region instead of delivering them to employees.

8-8-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
Former MP Ghaleb Mohammed criticized the federal government’s procrastination in resolving the issue of localizing salaries for Kurdistan Region employees, stressing that the government sends salaries to corrupt officials in the regional government instead of sending them Read more…

The presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia are at the White House to sign a “historic” peace treaty.

The presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia are at the White House to sign a “historic” peace treaty.

2025-08-08 02:10

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will host the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia at the White House to conclude a peace treaty between the two countries and end the decades-long armed conflict between the two countries.

Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform that Armenian Prime Minister Read more…

Report recommends a “light, smart, and sustainable” US presence in Iraq to prevent chaos

Report recommends a “light, smart, and sustainable” US presence in Iraq to prevent chaos

2025-08-08 04:23

Shafaq News – Special Translation
The US website Small Wars Journal reported that the United States is capable of engaging in Iraq with a “light, smart, and sustained presence,” even if its priorities focus on Read more…

The Truth Behind the Scenes: What’s Not Being Told About Iraqi Bank Reform

The Truth Behind the Scenes: What’s Not Being Told About Iraqi Bank Reform

2025-08-08 05:12

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi banks face unprecedented challenges under a set of reform measures launched by the Central Bank of Iraq, which observers and economic experts view as more like “unreasonable conditions than a realistic reform plan.”

While experts emphasize the importance of reform, they call for Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 8-7-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 8-7-2025

8-7-2025 Newshound Guru Clare Article: “Washington threatens sanctions against Iraqi entities and opposes the involvement of faction leaders in the elections.” Quote: “US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce… Washington supports genuine Iraqi sovereignty, not legislation that would turn Iraq into a state subservient to Iran, noting that any law that undermines official security institutions “contradicts the goals of bilateral security assistance between the two countries.” Read more…

The government is moving forward to maximize non-oil revenues.

The government is moving forward to maximize non-oil revenues.

08/07/2025

The Prime Minister’s Financial Advisor, Dr. Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, affirmed that the government is proceeding with maximizing non-oil revenues. He explained that the launch of bonuses and promotions falls within the framework of fiscal policy and operational spending, and represents an important step toward achieving Read more…

Finance Committee: Directive to be patient regarding the 2025 budget and prepare for 2026

Finance Committee: Directive to be patient regarding the 2025 budget and prepare for 2026

8-7-2025

Al-Maalouma / Special..
The Parliamentary Finance Committee considered, on Thursday, the government’s delay in submitting the 2025 budget tables to the House of Representatives for approval until now a legal violation.
Committee member Moeen Al-Kadhimi told Al-Maalouma Agency, “The government’s delay in submitting the 2025 budget tables is a legal violation, as Read more…

Al-Sudani grants state lands to his advisors and relatives. A call to the judiciary to strip him of his powers and curb his exploitation of the people’s resources.

Al-Sudani grants state lands to his advisors and relatives. A call to the judiciary to strip him of his powers and curb his exploitation of the people’s resources.

8-7-2025

Information / Special ..
“In a controversial move, Al-Sudani granted approvals to distribute residential land to his advisors and relatives, depriving the poor and deserving of their rights in a suspicious distribution policy.
This move has sparked widespread controversy in Iraq, where the government headed by Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani continues to implement residential land Read more…

Government accused of turning a blind eye to corruption at the Iraqi General Ports Company

Government accused of turning a blind eye to corruption at the Iraqi General Ports Company

8-7-2025

Al-Maalouma / Baghdad..
The head of the Parliamentary Committee No. 160, MP Yasser Al-Husseini, accused the government on Thursday of ignoring serious corruption files in the General Company for Iraqi Ports.
Al-Husseini told Al-Maalouma Agency, “The government knows the extent of corruption in Iraqi ports, but it is not taking any action Read more…

Oil expert: US “No Iranian Energy” law will put Iraq in a serious crisis

Oil expert: US “No Iranian Energy” law will put Iraq in a serious crisis

2025-08-07 01:03

Shafaq News – Basra
Iraq faces serious energy challenges amid mounting US pressure and accusations of widespread smuggling, including of Qayyarah oil and black oil via seaports. This could directly impact the country’s energy stability and threaten its regional and international relations.

Oil expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi told Shafaq News Agency, “Iraq is under significant Read more…

Worth thousands of dollars, the most expensive bag of rice in Kirkuk’s history was returned to its owner after being purchased by chance.

Worth thousands of dollars, the most expensive bag of rice in Kirkuk’s history was returned to its owner after being purchased by chance.

2025-08-07 01:55

Shafaq News – Kirkuk
A citizen in Kirkuk Governorate was able to find a large sum of money, exceeding 25 million Iraqi dinars, Read more…

Iraq exports more than 8 million barrels of oil to the US in July.

Iraq exports more than 8 million barrels of oil to the US in July.

2025-08-07 02:19

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The U.S. Energy Information Administration announced on Thursday that Iraq’s crude oil exports to the United States exceeded 8 million barrels during July.

The administration stated in a table seen by Shafaq News Agency that Iraq exported 8.370 million barrels of oil to the United States in July, up from Read more…

The Iraqi Electricity Corporation announces achieving the “highest production in the country’s history”: 28,000 megawatts.

The Iraqi Electricity Corporation announces achieving the “highest production in the country’s history”: 28,000 megawatts.

2025-08-07 02:28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi Electricity Minister Ziyad Ali Fadhil announced on Thursday that Iraq had achieved an unprecedented record of 28,000 megawatts of power production, the first time in the country’s history.

“Despite the challenges, we have reached peak production thanks to Read more…

Kremlin: Putin-Trump meeting location agreed upon

Kremlin: Putin-Trump meeting location agreed upon

2025-08-07 05:05

Shafaq News – Moscow
The Russian presidency, represented by the Kremlin, announced on Thursday that an agreement had been reached on a location for the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, confirming that the location would be announced Read more…

Central Bank Governor: We have established rules and guidelines to support electronic payments.

Central Bank Governor: We have established rules and guidelines to support electronic payments.

2025-08-07

The Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, announced on Thursday the development of rules and guidelines supporting electronic payments. He also indicated that work is underway to consolidate the electronic payment infrastructure through five projects. Speaking at the Comprehensive E-Payment Transformation Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru op’s 8-6-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru op’s 8-6-2025

8-6-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: TV is showing strong USA warning. They are really making a big deal about this. Your president says USA warning in reference to Shiite PMF bill. Trump said if it is passed inside of Iraq, Iraq will be hit with strong sanctions and devaluation of the dinar. They’re saying this bill will threaten Iraq’s sovereignty. We cannot afford to lose everything we’ve established. FRANK: You don’t have to worry. Who the hell do you think is backing your Sudani? My Trump. End of story. Read more…

Exclusive: The Coordination Framework agrees on the “necessity” of the US presence and reveals messages from Maliki and Hakim.

Exclusive: The Coordination Framework agrees on the “necessity” of the US presence and reveals messages from Maliki and Hakim.

2025-08-06 07:54

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Rahman al-Jazairi, a leader in the Coordination Framework, confirmed on Wednesday that the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq on the scheduled date is “unrealistic,” noting that renewing the security agreement between Baghdad and Washington is “a strongly considered option” after Read more…