Al-Salami identifies three strategic risks to Iraq if the Khor Abdullah Agreement continues.
6-19-2025
Information/Baghdad:
MP Haider al-Salami identified three strategic risks threatening Iraq’s future on Thursday if the Khor Abdullah Agreement continues to apply. He called on the Federal Court to proceed with its invalidation and reject the appeals filed by the Presidency of the Republic and the Prime Minister. Read more…
Financial Advisor: Iraq has the highest foreign exchange reserves in its history and its economy is entering a boom phase.
2025-06-19
The Prime Minister’s Financial Advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, confirmed on Thursday that Iraq is witnessing economic stability and developmental prosperity, with low inflation and unemployment and high growth, while pointing out that foreign exchange reserves are the highest in Iraq’s history. Salih told the official agency, “Iraq is facing strong economic Read more…
During Saturday’s session, legislation is expected, including the budget and three other laws.
6-19-2025
Information/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Mohammed Al-Ziyadi confirmed on Thursday that the Iraqi parliament will resume its sessions starting next Saturday, following a decision to cancel the legislative recess.
Al-Zayadi told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the House of Representatives will begin its sessions on Saturday, as part of the final legislative term, after Read more…
Iraq announces its intention to increase liquefied natural gas production to more than 8,000 tons per day.
6-19-2025
Information / Baghdad..
Ezzat Saber Ismail, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil for Gas Affairs, stressed on Thursday the importance of government support for the gas industry and investment sector, while pointing to plans to increase liquefied natural gas production to more than 8,000 tons per day.
“The gas sector has witnessed an increase in national production of natural and Read more…
Anbar denies US forces withdrawing from Ain al-Assad base
2025-06-19 00:26
Shafaq News/ On Thursday, the head of the security committee in Anbar province, Saad al-Muhammadi, denied reports that US forces had withdrawn from Ain al-Assad airbase in western Iraq.
Al-Muhammadi told Shafaq News Agency, “What has been circulated by some media outlets and social media sites regarding the withdrawal of US forces Read more…
Sudanese advisor: Colorful noise behind the dollar’s rise
2025-06-19 02:33
Shafaq News/ The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, explained on Thursday that the rise in the US dollar exchange rate against the Iraqi dinar in the parallel market is due to what he called “information noise” related to the Iran-Israel war, in expectations based on Read more…
Khor Abdullah causes an “unnatural” crisis within Iraq’s highest judicial authority.
2025-06-19 04:33
Shafaq News/ A source from within the Federal Supreme Court in Iraq reported on Thursday that a “crisis” of mass resignations had occurred within the court due to the “Kh0r Abdullah” case.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that the six members of the Federal Court had submitted their resignations, citing “government pressure” on the court Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 6-18-2025
6-18-2025 Newshound Guru Militia Man Article quote: “…representatives called…to ban cash payments within the government institutions…This means 80% of paper money will be transferred to cards…These steps should be implemented increasingly to move cash out of homes and pockets and into banks.” They’re trying to and have been for quite a long time reducing the cash in circulation which is a good thing. Read more…
Al-Moussawi: We are monitoring regional developments and may close the US embassy within days.
6-18-2025
Al-Maalouma/Baghdad.
MP Mukhtar al-Moussawi confirmed on Wednesday that political and popular forces are closely following the developments taking place between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Zionist entity, noting that the decision to decide the fate of the US presence in Iraq, including the closure of the embassy in Baghdad, will be made Read more…
Parliamentary source: Al-Mandlawi is the prime suspect in the 2024 budget manipulation case.
6-18-2025
Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
An informed parliamentary source revealed, on Wednesday, the involvement of First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Mohsen Al-Mandalawi in the case of tampering with the 2024 budget tables, indicating that there is a large financial difference of up to 15 trillion dinars between the tables sent by the government and those voted on Read more…
Between corruption and mismanagement, Al-Mandlawi embroils Parliament in a political and financial crisis.
6-18-2025
Information / Baghdad..
The threads of what has become known as the 2024 budget manipulation scandal are becoming more and more apparent. At the heart of this scandal is First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Mohsen al-Mandalawi, amid mounting accusations of his involvement in financial and administrative corruption, his intentional obstruction Read more…
Parliamentarian: Expelling US forces has become a political and popular demand
6-18-2025
Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Rafiq Al-Salihi affirmed on Wednesday that the withdrawal of the occupying US forces from Iraq will end the repeated Zionist violations of the country’s sovereignty, noting that the demand to expel the occupying forces has become both popular and political in nature.
Al-Salihi said in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency, “Expelling US forces from Read more…
Iraqi finance figures show a “soft rentier” economy. Are there alternatives?
2025-06-18 01:58
Shafaq News/ An Iraqi economist warned on Wednesday against the country’s continued reliance on a rentier economy, noting that it “creates a consumer society” and weakens the national production base.
Mohammed al-Hasani told Shafaq News Agency, “A rentier economy is usually weak and produces a consumer society dominated by the import sector, with little Read more…
Will Iran close the Strait of Hormuz after Khamenei’s threats?
6-18-2025
Political rhetoric between the United States and Iran escalated following a meeting held by President Trump with members of the National Security Council, during which he requested that a letter be delivered to the Iranian leadership containing conditions for halting airstrikes against Israel, recognizing the commitment to Read more…
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Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 6-17-2025
6-17-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 When the smoke clears very soon we will be able to see hopefully the new exchange rate and the lower notes much clearer. In the short run it looks like this might be a disaster but when you realize security and stability now dominates in stead of…Iranian politicians that…steal, then you know very well the future looks bright… Read more…
Banking reform: towards a more efficient banking structure
06/17/2025
Financial sector experts unanimously agree on the importance of proceeding with a comprehensive restructuring of the state-owned banking sector, a move overseen by the Central Bank in collaboration with the global consulting firm Ernst & Young. The process includes the restructuring of six out of seven state-owned banks, in response to directives from Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani as part of Read more…
Parliamentary Finance Committee: Baghdad has fulfilled its obligations to the expired Kurdistan Regional Government.
6-17-2025
Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
The head of the Rights Movement and member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, MP Hussein Mounes, confirmed that Baghdad has fulfilled all its obligations towards Erbil, noting that the government violated the law by granting Kurdistan financial sums in the form of loans.
Mounes told Al-Maalouma, “The Kurdistan government has not changed since the fall of the late Saddam regime Read more…
Rights: National sovereignty is not complete without the expulsion of the American occupation.
6-17-2025
Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
A member of the “Rights” movement, Asifa Abbas Qader, confirmed on Tuesday that the restoration of true national sovereignty will not take place unless US forces are expelled from Iraqi territory, stressing the need to support the Islamic Resistance in Iraq and popular activities that reject the foreign presence.
Qader said in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency, “There is a widespread and growing popular rejection of the American presence, and Read more…
Its hero is Al-Mandlawi… Warnings against repeating the second “theft of the century” scenario in the 2025 budget.
6-17-2025
Al-Ma’alouma/Baghdad:
Political analyst Ibrahim Al-Sarraj warned on Tuesday against a repeat of what he described as the “second theft of the century” scandal in the 2025 budget, holding the parliament’s leadership responsible for its laxity in holding accountable those involved in corruption and the squandering of public funds.
Al-Sarraj told Al-Maalouma News Agency, “The 2024 budget revealed major Read more…
Mohsen Al-Mandlawi Under the Microscope: From Hidden Corruption to Family Wealth
6-17-2025
Information / Exclusive..
An Iraqi businessman and politician, born on July 26, 1968, he served as Acting Speaker of Parliament from November 14, 2023 to October 31, 2024.
He owns commercial and investment assets, including a hospital, a university, and countless properties. His wealth is estimated in the billions of dollars, and he enjoys Read more…
