US warning to Baghdad: Sanctions await any Iraqi airport that receives Iranian aircraft
2026-09-27
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A responsible government source revealed on Sunday that Baghdad received a serious and direct American warning that continuing to receive any Iranian airline at Iraqi airports would expose the airport and the entities and companies that provide services for these flights to American sanctions.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the American side clarified Read more…
The framework is meeting tonight… The ban on Iranian aircraft is on the table for discussion with al-Zaidi.
2026-09-27
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed political source revealed on Sunday that the leaders of the Coordination Framework will hold a meeting this evening in the presence of Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi to discuss the decision to ban Iranian aircraft from landing at all Iraqi airports, and to examine its internal political and popular repercussions. Read more…
Calls to include the Khor Abdullah issue in the Iraqi-Kuwaiti negotiations
2026-09-27
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, the popular movement opposing the Khor Abdullah agreement called on the Iraqi government to include the Khor Abdullah file in the work of the joint Iraqi-Kuwaiti working group tasked with reviewing outstanding issues between the two countries, stressing the need to address the file in accordance with the law and in a way that preserves Iraq’s rights and maritime interests. Read more…
The Kurdistan Regional Government clarifies the Financial Times report and publishes the text of Masrour Barzani’s statements.
2026-09-27
Shafaq News – Erbil
The media office of the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region expressed its regret on Sunday that the report published by the Financial Times did not adhere to professional accuracy and objectivity in conveying the statements of the Prime Minister of the Region, Masrour Barzani, “as they were stated verbatim.”
In a statement clarifying the matter, the office said that the report’s author “deliberately inserted Read more…
The Ministry of Finance refers the draft federal budget for 2027 to the Ministerial Council for the Economy.
9-27-2026
Finance Minister Faleh al-Sari announced that the ministry has submitted the draft federal budget for 2027 to the Ministerial Council for the Economy.
Al-Sari said that the ministry has fulfilled its obligations in completing the budget project within the specified timeframes, and that its preparation includes a gradual application Read more…
Government directive to suspend work for two days in celebration of Sovereignty Days
9-27-2026
The Cabinet has decided to suspend official working hours next Wednesday and Thursday in celebration of Sovereignty Days.
The Prime Minister’s Media Office said in a statement, “The Cabinet has decided to suspend official working hours in state institutions starting from Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-26-2026
9-26-2026 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: “THE CENTRAL BANK OF IRAQ IS DISCUSSING REMOVING ZEROS FROM THE DINAR.” Economically, there is a fundamental difference between removing zeros and raising the value of the Iraqi dinar. Removing zeros is essentially a process of renaming a currency, converting large nominal values into smaller monetary units. For example, if three zeros are removed, 1,000 dinars might become one dinar of the new currency, with a similar conversion occurring in prices, wages, deposits, debts, and contracts. This means that removing zeros does not in itself create new wealth or increase the purchasing power of the citizen. Read more…
Al-Zarkoushi: Iraq will not face security repercussions after the withdrawal of US forces.
9-26-2026
Information/Baghdad..
Abdul Samad Al-Zarkoushi, a member of the Coordination Framework, confirmed on Saturday that Iraq will not face any security repercussions after the withdrawal of US forces, noting that the security situation has been managed by Baghdad on the ground and in terms of intelligence for many years.
Al-Zarkoushi told Al-Maalouma that “the withdrawal of foreign forces, especially American forces, from the country is a national decision, indicating Read more…
Al-Zaidi returns to Baghdad after concluding his participation in the United Nations General Assembly meetings.
9-26-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi returned to Baghdad on Saturday after concluding his official participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, during which he delivered Iraq’s speech and reviewed its positions on regional and international issues.
The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated in a statement received by Al-Maalomah Agency that “the visit included holding a wide range of bilateral Read more…
The Minister of Finance directs that procedures related to budget items be completed according to the specified timelines.
9-26-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Finance Minister Faleh Sari directed on Saturday that work continue at an accelerated pace and that reviews and procedures related to budget items be completed according to the established timelines.
The ministry stated in a press release received by the Information Agency that “upon his return from New York, the minister convened a meeting of the Budget Preparation Committee to review the draft federal budget for 2027 and Read more…
Region: Iraq rushes to submit oil offers amid rising shipping costs
9-26-2026
Information/Translation…
A report by Rigzon, published Saturday, revealed that the Iraqi State Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) has offered crude oil shipments amid difficulties in purchasing cargoes from the depths of the Gulf due to soaring shipping costs.
The report, translated by Al-Maalomah News Agency, stated that, “According to sources familiar with the matter who declined to be identified, the Read more…
A new map for energy and trade: Will Iraq become the gateway from the Gulf to the Mediterranean?
2026-09-26
Shafaq News – Special Translation
The British think tank Chatham House confirmed that Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon are seeking to exploit their geographical location between Europe and the Gulf to strengthen their interconnectedness through networks of oil and gas pipelines, land routes, railways, and digital corridors, noting that these countries were key pillars in the Iranian-led regional system, but their three governments are now seeking to achieve Read more…
Iraq and Kuwait form a team to develop a roadmap for outstanding issues within 30 days.
2026-09-26
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq and Kuwait announced an agreement to form a joint working group to review outstanding issues between them and to present a roadmap and recommendations to the leadership of both countries within a period not exceeding 30 days.
The agreement, according to a joint statement issued by the Iraqi Prime Minister’s media office, came after a meeting between Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zubaidi and Kuwaiti Crown Prince Read more…
Pezeshkian: We will not build any nuclear weapons and we will allow inspectors to enter Iran.
2026-09-26
Shafaq News – New York
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that an “atmosphere of distrust” prevails between Iran and America, while stressing that his country has no desire to possess any nuclear weapons and to allow inspectors to enter the country.
This came during an interview that Bershkian gave to the American channel Read more…
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France is preparing a UN draft resolution to support navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-09-26
Shafaq News – Follow-up
The Associated Press reported on Saturday that France is preparing a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council that supports freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and affirms the need to respect international law of the sea, according to a UN diplomat.
The agency quoted the diplomat, who asked not to be identified, as saying that Read more…
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40 American companies are waiting… Intensive Iraqi negotiations to resolve the issue of factions’ weapons.
2026-09-26
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Saturday that private meetings are continuing between the Quartet Committee and the leaders of the armed resistance factions, with the aim of reaching final agreements on the management, storage and organization of weapons, stressing that resolving this issue paves the way for more than 40 American companies to enter Iraq to start Read more…
Iran announces cancellation of flights to Iraq and 3 other countries, while flights will continue to 6 destinations.
2026-09-26
Shafaq News – Tehran
Imam Khomeini Airport in the Iranian capital Tehran announced on Saturday that flights to Türkiye, Malaysia, China, Pakistan, Vietnam and Afghanistan will continue according to their pre-established schedules.
The airport administration said in a statement seen by Shafaq News Agency that, with the exception of canceled flights, including flights to the UAE, Iraq, Read more…
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Inflation in Iraq rose 3.3% year-on-year in August.
2026-09-26
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Data released by the Central Statistical Organization on Saturday showed that the general consumer price index in Iraq rose by 0.7% in August 2026 compared to July, while it increased by 3.3% on an annual basis compared to August 2025.
According to data seen by Shafaq News Agency, the general consumer price Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-25-2026
9-25-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff They’re completely telling you, October moving forward, they’re sovereign and international…The only way Iraq can be financially sovereign is to have full control over their own money, to have all their OPEC dollars back in their possession. They have to have full control of their money system…reserves, everything. I can’t stress that enough. Read more…
Bloomberg: Iraq is urgently searching for buyers for its oil.
2026-09-25
Shafaq News – Follow-up
Bloomberg reported on Friday that Iraq’s state oil marketing company SOMO offered buyers last-minute crude oil shipments due to the complexities of extremely high shipping costs for purchasing shipments from deep within the Arabian Gulf.
The agency quoted informed sources as saying that the availability of more oil Read more…
