Tehran reopens negotiations with Washington, and Araghchi calls on Trump to respect Khamenei.
2025-06-28 01:18
Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed on Saturday his country’s readiness to resume nuclear negotiations with the United States.
“If President Trump is sincere in his desire to reach an agreement, he must put aside his disrespectful and unacceptable tone toward Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Read more…
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Iraq moves to sign contracts with five countries to develop its air defense system.
2025-06-28 03:39
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee member Ali al-Bandawi revealed on Saturday that Iraq is seeking to sign arms contracts with five countries to develop its air defense system.
Al-Bandawi told Shafaq News Agency, “Iraq needs an advanced air defense system to protect Iraqi airspace, skies, and territory from any foreign Read more…
Iraq’s imports exceed $21 billion in the first quarter of 2025.
2025-06-28 03:36
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Saturday that Iraq’s imports for the first quarter of 2025 amounted to more than $21 billion.
The bank stated in statistics reviewed Read more…
To make Iraq attractive for investment and comparable to Saudi Arabia… Energy and security partnerships with the US
2025-06-28 05:56
The Washington Institute linked the success of Iraq’s energy aspirations and independence to strengthening and restructuring security relations with the United States, warning that Iraq, while more stable than it has been in decades, still faces challenges, including the risk of Read more…
On July 1, government institutions will stop accepting cash payments!
2025-06-28
All government institutions will begin suspending the receipt of cash for various transactions starting next Tuesday, July 1st. Payments will be entirely electronic, a process already being implemented in most departments. In early June, Prime Minister’s advisor, Saleh Salman, stated that “Iraq has made significant progress Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 6-27-2025
6-27-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 IMO security and stability was born three days ago in the Middle East…Everything is on schedule…Everything is perfect right now…Any Iranian politician inside of [Iraq] is extremely vulnerable …Of course they had to be removed in order for your security and stability to bring forth the new exchange rate… Read more…
Al-Hakim reveals Baghdad’s message to the Trump administration and appeals to Iraqi youth.
2025-06-27 08:42
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The head of the State Forces Alliance, Ammar al-Hakim, revealed on Friday that Iraq has informed the US administration that Baghdad seeks to implement peace in the region and refuses to be a party to any war or conflict in the Middle East.
In his speech marking the first of Muharram, Al-Hakim said, “Iraq has repeatedly informed the US administration that it is a sovereign country seeking Read more…
5 signs of magnesium deficiency in your body
6-27-2025
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Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a role in many vital body processes, from muscle function to energy production. Despite its vital function, magnesium deficiency is extremely common. According to the Times of India, an estimated 15-20% of the population of developed countries suffers from magnesium deficiency.
Because of its mild symptoms, magnesium deficiency often goes undiagnosed Read more…
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A rival to BRICS: The European Commission proposes the creation of a Eurasian trade bloc.
6-27-2025
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The European Commission has proposed the creation of a Eurasian trading bloc based on free trade principles and revised World Trade Organization (WTO) standards, as a Western competitor to BRICS.
This came in a statement by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during Read more…
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Al-Dulaimi: Billions of dinars were stolen from the first phase of Anbar Airport, and the accused is “Al-Halbousi’s party.”
6-27-2025
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Abdul Hamid al-Dulaimi, a member of the United Anbar Alliance, accused leaders of the Progress Party, led by former Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi, on Friday of embezzling billions of dinars during the first phase of the Anbar International Airport project, which is currently Read more…
The Iraqi Dinar Paradox: Illusory Strength and Unstoppable Prices
2025-06-27 03:44
Every time the value of the Iraqi dinar declines against the US dollar, Iraqis face a rise in the prices of goods and services. However, prices do not decrease when the opposite occurs. In other words, the value of the dinar against the dollar has been rising for some time in the parallel market, with the price of 1 US dollar often Read more…
Iraq signs $118 million contract with the United States to support F-16 aircraft.
2025-06-27
The US Department of Defense announced the signing of a contract with Victorus Systems to provide operational support for Iraq’s fleet of 34 Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Fighting Falcon multirole fighter aircraft.
The ministry said in a statement that the agreement, valued at Read more…
The Ministry of Transport clarifies the $930 million loan from the World Bank for comprehensive railway development.
2025-06-27
The Ministry of Transport announced on Friday that it had obtained World Bank approval to finance a $930 million loan to rehabilitate the existing railway line, while pointing to a plan to connect Iraq’s railways to the ports of Faw and Umm Qasr, all the way to Turkey. The Ministry of Transport’s media director, Maitham Al-Safi, told the official agency that “the maritime railway connection plan Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 6-26-2025
6-26-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Mr Sammy told me the CBI is lifting payment restrictions. FRANK: YES!! FIREFLY: No more payment limits. This was in place to help against money laundering against Iran. It helped to keep everything safe. The transactions were being protected but now the transactions will be easier to facilitate. This is great news for monetary reform. That means companies and investors can now invest easier with Iraq and our citizens can send and receive money easier outside of Iraq. This give us green light for international transactions. Mr Sammy says movements like this would be right before a change in our rate… FRANK: There’s no limit now. That means there’s no limit for the float. Read more…
In preparation for imports, Iraq is discussing with an American company the construction of a floating gas storage unit.
2025-06-26 08:14
The American Oil Price website revealed on Thursday that Iraq is in talks with Texas-based Excelerate Energy to establish a floating gas storage unit (FSU) to assist in the gas import process. The FSU will be located at the Khor al-Zubair port in Basra .
“Texas-based Excelerate Energy is one of the bidders in a tender to provide Read more…
The budget is approaching Parliament. A parliamentarian reveals the reason for its delay.
6-26-2025
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MP Firas Al-Maslamawi revealed on Thursday that the Iraqi government still has the 2025 general budget schedules, suggesting that the delay is likely due to the decline in oil prices, which has led to a large budget deficit.
Al-Maslamawi told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the recent war between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Zionist entity contributed to the recent Read more…
MP: Khor Abdullah is entirely Iraqi, and the 1991 agreement was imposed under international pressure.
6-26-2025
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MP Mohammed Al-Sayhoud affirmed on Thursday that Khor Abdullah is entirely Iraqi, emphasizing that Iraq cannot relinquish it under any circumstances.
Al-Sayhoud told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “Khawr Abdullah represents a sovereign part of Iraqi territory, and Iraq has compelling historical and legal Read more…
Iraq is about to launch two locally made rifles for marketing.
2025-06-26 02:23
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Al-Sumari Military Industries Factory intends to market two locally manufactured rifles with international specifications in the coming days.
The director of the laboratory, Ghazwane Al-Azara, said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that the laboratory is close to announcing the SAR-313 rifle, Read more…
Iraq announces the liquidation of one of six investment companies with Jordan.
2025-06-26 05:55
Shafaq News/ The Iraq Fund for External Development announced on Thursday the liquidation of one of six Iraqi investment companies with Jordan.
The fund said in a report seen by Shafaq News Agency that “Iraq has investments with Jordan in six companies,” indicating that “these investments are in dollars, Jordanian dinars, and Kuwaiti dinars.”
The report explained Read more…
A British vision: Iraq faces four scenarios amid the fragile regional calm.
2025-06-26 05:36
The British Chatham House Institute ruled out the continuation of the current “fragile calm” in the region, which is facing a “coming storm.” It also believed that Iraq faces multiple scenarios that threaten its stability and could drag it into them.
After the British report, translated by Shafaq News Agency, stated that it would be difficult for Iraq to avoid Read more…
