Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 7-2-2025

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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…

Iran officially informs the Atomic Energy Organization of its suspension of cooperation with it.

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…

Billions of dollars in foreign investment in Iraq declined

Billions of dollars in foreign investment in Iraq declined

2025-07-02 03:53

Shafaq News/ The Iraq Future Foundation for Economic Studies and Consultations reported on Wednesday a significant decline in net foreign investment in Iraq during the past year and the first quarter of this year.

In a report published today, the Foundation’s chairman and economic expert, Manar Al-Obaidi, said that data released by the Central Bank of Iraq showed that net Read more…

Including the Federal Court, “Parliamentary Paralysis” Suspends 100 Laws, Postponing Them to the Next Session

Including the Federal Court, “Parliamentary Paralysis” Suspends 100 Laws, Postponing Them to the Next Session

2025-07-02 04:19

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Parliamentary Legal Committee member Abdul Karim Abtan revealed on Wednesday that there are more than 100 stalled laws in parliament, including those related to the Federal Court, oil and gas, and the Federal Civil Service .

Abtan told Shafaq News Agency, “There are more than Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 7-1-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 7-1-2025

7-1-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 A sovereign country must protect its borders, it’s air, its water, its land, everything. That is what Iraq is telling the world right now, that we are a sovereign nation therefore we have a sovereign exchange rate, a sovereign currency…that does not belong to 1310. IMO $3.22 belongs to Iraq. Read more…

Budget tables… hostage to election campaigns and the struggle between the executive and legislative authorities

Budget tables… hostage to election campaigns and the struggle between the executive and legislative authorities

7-1-2025

Al-Maalouma/ Follow-up..
Member of the Coordination Framework, Ali Al-Fatlawi, ruled out on Tuesday the possibility of approving the budget schedules during the new legislative session, due to the escalation of electoral activity and the lack of coordination between Read more…

Prime Minister’s Advisor: Government moves to enhance spending efficiency

Prime Minister’s Advisor: Government moves to enhance spending efficiency

07/01/2025

The Prime Minister’s Financial Advisor, Dr. Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, revealed signs of a clear government move to reconsider a number of spending items, particularly those related to untargeted subsidies, excess administrative expenses, and ineffective allocations. This is part of ongoing efforts to enhance spending efficiency Read more…

Scientists observe a significant acceleration in Earth’s rotation.

Scientists observe a significant acceleration in Earth’s rotation.

7-1-2025

Information / Baghdad..
The length of a single day affects the operation of GPS systems, satellites, and even financial markets, where accuracy down to a thousandth of a second is crucial.
The Earth continues to rotate at an increasing speed, and this summer we may experience the shortest day in recorded history. According to a report by Time and Date, this could occur on Read more…

Mohammed al-Halbousi, the corrupt political money boy and creator of the false Sunni leadership myth

Mohammed al-Halbousi, the corrupt political money boy and creator of the false Sunni leadership myth

7-1-2025

Information / Exclusive:
As Iraq experiences unprecedented political turmoil, the name of Mohammed al-Halbousi, former Speaker of Parliament and leader of the Progress Alliance, has emerged as one of the most prominent figures accused of political and financial corruption.
From an administrative man in Anbar to the “prince of political money,” some Read more…

Source: Banking activity in Iraq has stopped.

Source: Banking activity in Iraq has stopped.

2025-07-01

Shafaq News – Baghdad/Erbil
An informed source reported that banking activity will be suspended on Tuesday due to the semi-annual inventory procedures.

The source told Shafaq News Agency, “Banking activity will cease as a result of the implementation of Read more…

The new Chief Justice of the Federal Court assumes his duties and thanks members for withdrawing their retirement requests.

The new Chief Justice of the Federal Court assumes his duties and thanks members for withdrawing their retirement requests.

2025-07-01 03:49

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Supreme Judicial Council held a joint meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Council Chairman Faiq Zidane. The meeting discussed working mechanisms and adherence to jurisdiction in accordance with the constitution and laws.

The judiciary stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that “Zaidan hosted judges from the Federal Court of Cassation, the Chief Public Prosecutor, the Read more…

The “balances” tax: Baghdad-Washington relations are on the verge of collapse

The “balances” tax: Baghdad-Washington relations are on the verge of collapse

2025-07-01 05:46

Shafaq News – Washington/ Special translation
It is difficult to imagine the course of relations between the United States and Iraq in the coming period, except for two options: either ending it or maintaining the status quo, which serves neither party’s interests.

According to a report issued Read more…

Energy Diplomacy: A Means to Promote Stability and Cooperation between Iraq and the United States

Energy Diplomacy: A Means to Promote Stability and Cooperation between Iraq and the United States

7-1-2025

Overview: Iraq’s Energy Potential Amid Structural Challenges
Iraq has one of the richest oil and gas reserves in the world, but decades of political unrest, insecurity, and a lack of investment have hindered the effective exploitation of this wealth. With the changing global energy landscape, Iraq has embarked on projects to capture and process Read more…