Kurdistan Finance Ministry announces arrival of July salary funds: distribution will begin soon.
2026-08-17
Shafaq News – Erbil
The Ministry of Finance in the Kurdistan Region announced on Monday that the funds for July salaries have arrived, confirming that they will be distributed soon.
The ministry said in a statement: “The funding for the salaries of July, amounting to (830,782,000,000) eight hundred and thirty billion, seven hundred and eighty-two million dinars, has been officially deposited as funding for the salaries of employees and salary recipients in the region for the month of July, into the bank account of the Ministry of Finance and Economy of the Kurdistan Regional Government at the Erbil branch of the Central Bank of Iraq.” Read more…
Iraq and Iran discuss settling financial dues and regulating trade exchange.
2026-08-17
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, the governors of the Central Bank of Iraq, Nizar Nasser Hussein, and Iran, Abdul Nasser Hemmati, discussed the mechanism for settling financial dues between the two countries and regulating trade exchanges in accordance with international governance, transparency and compliance standards.
This came during a meeting that brought together the governors at the headquarters of the Central Bank of Iraq in Baghdad, in the presence of the Iranian ambassador to Iraq, Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadegh, and his accompanying Read more…
Nechirvan Barzani condemns the targeting of the Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister’s office and sends a message to Baghdad.
2026-08-17
Shafaq News – Erbil
On Monday, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani condemned the attack targeting the office of the region’s Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, and addressed a message to the federal government in Baghdad.
According to a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, Barzani condemned in the strongest terms the attacks that targeted, this morning, the office of the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani, and the residence of the head of the Protection Agency (Security), stressing that “these attacks are completely unacceptable and constitute a dangerous escalation.” Read more…
“Empty promises” under 50 degrees: A British report reviews the reality of electricity in Iraq
2026-08-17
Shafaq News – Translation
Unless the fundamental problem of state absence and the dominance of corruption is addressed, any talk of tackling Iraq’s electricity catastrophe in 2027 remains just another act in a long play whose ending the audience knows before the curtain rises.
This is what the British website ” Middle East Monitor ” concluded , in an article titled “Iraq’s Electricity Crises: 50 Degrees of Cooling (Empty) Promises,” translated by Shafaq News Agency, saying that you can replace the name of the current Prime Minister, Ali al-Zaidi, with any Prime Minister since 2003, and nothing will change in meaning or result. Read more…
Trump reveals “secret” contact with the Revolutionary Guard: Iranians are good gamblers
2026-08-17
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that he does not have a specific timetable regarding Iran, noting that there is a secret channel of communication with officials in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
Trump told Fox News, “I’m not in a hurry with Iran, but they should raise the white flag and surrender,” describing the Iranian side as “a good gambler, but one that is breathing its last.” Read more…
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Al-Zaidi directs oil companies to work 24 hours a day to increase production and exports.
2026-08-17
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi directed on Monday that oil companies operate 24 hours a day to ensure the sustainability and increase of production and export operations, in light of a significant decline in Iraqi oil exports due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
During an expanded meeting of the Ministry of Oil, Al-Zaydi stressed, according to a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, the importance of expediting practical solutions to deal with the repercussions of the crisis, through the rehabilitation and development of oil pipelines, and contracting with Read more…
The Ministry of Planning held a preliminary meeting to discuss the proposed investment budget for 2027.
8-17-2026
The Ministry of Planning held a preliminary meeting Sunday (August 16, 2026), to discuss preparations for the 2027 investment budget proposals, chaired by the Undersecretary of the Ministry for Technical Affairs, Maher Hammad Johan.
The ministry said in a statement that “the meeting comes as a prelude to the launch of discussions on the annual investment budget, according to a timetable extending from August 16 to 31, 2026, to discuss proposals from ministries, governorates and entities Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 8-16-2026
8-16-2026 Exit Strategist Thom Article “Iraqi Minister of Communications: A government decision has been issued to change the Iraqi currency and remove the zeros…” The decision has been issued.. Minister of Communications Mustafa Sind: The currency will be changed and the zeros removed! Note that this is NOT official until the CBI makes the announcement. Read more…
Dozens of lawyers are trying to avoid imprisonment… Source: The judiciary has closed the door on bail for al-Samarrai and Abu Mazen until investigations are completed.
8-16-2026
Information / Special..
An informed source revealed today, Sunday, that figures accused of corruption, who are currently in prison after being arrested in recent government campaigns, are making intensive efforts to obtain judicial decisions that would allow them to be released on bail.
The source told Al-Maalomah that “Muthanna al-Samarrai and Ahmed al-Jubouri (Abu Mazen) have hired a large number of lawyers to work on the possibility of getting them out of prison Read more…
Finance Minister: Iraq is moving towards approving its first program and performance budget.
8-16-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Finance Minister Faleh Sari confirmed on Sunday that Iraq is moving towards approving its first program and performance-based budget in its history.
The ministry said in a statement received by the Information Agency that “the Finance Minister confirmed during his meeting with the British Ambassador that Iraq is moving towards approving its first program and performance-based budget in its history, according to a new methodology in managing Read more…
Iraqi trade officials discuss economic and banking cooperation with the governor of the Central Bank of Iran.
2026-08-16
Shafaq News – Baghdad/Tehran
During his meeting with an Iranian delegation on Sunday, Iraqi Trade Minister Mustafa Nizar Al-Ani discussed ways to strengthen economic and trade relations between Iraq and Iran, and to open new horizons for joint cooperation in a way that serves the mutual interests of the two countries.
According to a statement from the ministry received by Shafaq News Agency, the meeting addressed the importance of developing the volume of trade exchange, facilitating Read more…
Removing zeros from the Iraqi dinar: A long-awaited economic reform or a risk of inflation?
2026-08-16
Alsumaria News–
Economically, the issue of removing zeros from the Iraqi currency has resurfaced, following statements by the Minister of Communications. Mustafa Sand The issuance of a decision regarding changing the currency and removing zeros from it, in a development that has reopened one of the most controversial monetary issues in Iraq Amid economic and public questions about the truth of the decision, the entity that issued it, and the date it will come into effect.
The minister’s statement, which was circulated by local media on August 15, came without clear details regarding Read more…
The Prime Minister directs that taxes and customs duties be deducted in advance from foreign transfers starting from September 1st.
8-16-2026
Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi directed that taxes and customs duties be deducted in advance from foreign transfers starting from September 1st. A document issued by the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, published by the official news agency, stated that “in order to preserve public funds and protect them from waste, and to ensure the proper use of state resources, the Prime Minister directed the following during the Council of Ministers’ thirteenth regular session held on August 6, 2026: Read more…
A member of parliament calls for an end to the US Federal Reserve’s control over Iraqi funds.
8-16-2026
The former MP, Fawzi Akram Tarzi, called on Sunday for an end to the US Federal Reserve’s control over Iraqi funds, noting that this control has been exploited in recent years as a tool of pressure to achieve clear interests. Tarzi
explained to Al-Maalomah that “the revenues from Iraqi oil sales belong to the people and represent a significant portion of the country’s resources. Therefore, the US Federal Reserve’s control over these funds and its regulation of their flow to Baghdad infringes upon national sovereignty and reflects Read more…
A member of the framework: There is no limit to weapons before overcoming 3 dangers threatening Iraq
8-16-2026
Information/Baghdad…
On Sunday, Abdul Samad al-Zarkoushi, a member of the Coordination Framework, called for a delay in the weapons control process, given the three challenges surrounding the Iraqi situation.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, al-Zarkoushi explained that “the weapons control process is a crucial task that directly impacts the security and stability of the country, and it must be carried out in a stable and secure environment, free from any challenges. However, in the current situation, there are three direct challenges: the regional situation and Read more…
State of Law reveals preliminary framework agreement to finalize cabinet formation this week
8-16-2026
The Information Agency / Baghdad…
Jassim Mohammed Jaafar, a leader in the State of Law Coalition, confirmed on Sunday the high level of governmental and political seriousness in resolving the issue of filling the vacant ministerial posts. He revealed that a preliminary agreement has been reached within the coordination framework to finalize this matter this week.
Jaafar told the Information Agency, “The current political movement is witnessing significant understanding between the forces within Read more…
Al-Zaydi’s government is on shaky ground… The crucial week is fraught with the “complication” of the security ministries.
8-16-2026
Information / Report…
Political and parliamentary pressure is mounting to fill the remaining vacant ministerial posts in Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi’s government, with strong indications that the cabinet will be completed this week.
Despite the positive atmosphere surrounding the recent consultations, the “security ministries” remain a major obstacle to final agreement due to deep disagreements over their appointment.
These complex developments come at a time when the country is experiencing Read more…
The Iraqi judiciary announces the seizure of $20 million and 60 kg of gold in the Adnan al-Jumaili case.
2026-08-16
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The investigating judge of the Central Anti-Corruption Criminal Court announced on Sunday that, in coordination with the Kurdistan Region, $20 million, $340,000, and 200 million Iraqi dinars were seized, in addition to the recovery of 60 kilograms of gold and the seizure of 7 cars, in the case of the detained Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil for Liquidation Affairs, Adnan al-Jumaili, and the parties involved with him.
A statement issued by the Supreme Judicial Council quoted the judge as saying that the follow-up and investigation Read more…
Al-Walai criticizes US control over “Iraqi funds” and calls for diversifying markets and banking relationships.
2026-08-16
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Secretary-General of the Sayyid al-Shuhada Brigades, Abu Ala al-Walai, criticized on Sunday the American dominance over Iraq’s economic resources and assets, calling for liberation from it through diversifying markets and the network of economic relations.
Al-Walai said in a post on the “X” platform that one of the clearest aspects of Iraq’s diminished sovereignty is America’s economic domination of it, its occupation and control over its money literally, and its complete control over its wealth, asking: Do the free people of dear Iraq accept that its wealth be Read more…
Economic Observatory: Government silence regarding “currency change” is confusing the Iraqi dinar market
2026-08-16
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, the Economic Observatory of Iraq criticized the confusion in the government’s discourse, which is represented in announcing sensitive economic and monetary decisions, such as changing the currency, through unqualified entities, amid the silence of the Central Bank of Iraq and the Ministry of Finance.
The observatory stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that “managing a file as large as the national currency through scattered statements, instead of clear official conferences and statements issued by the competent Read more…
