Al-Faw port is nearing trial operation, and more than 90% of the development road plans have been completed.
9-25-2026
The Ministry of Transport confirmed on Friday that advanced completion rates have been achieved in the Grand Faw Port projects, while indicating that the project will enter the experimental phase after the completion of the works and the availability of the appropriate environment, noting that more than 90 percent of the development road plans have been completed.
According to the official agency, the ministry’s media and government communications director, Hussein Ahmed, said that “the Grand Faw Port Read more…
From September to June: Details of al-Zaydi’s plan to disarm the factions
2026-09-25
Shafaq News – Special Translation
The British website “ Amwaj ” believes that Iraq’s move to bring the factions under state authority, while postponing the date for handing over their weapons to June 30 of next year, and gradually integrating the fighters into the regular forces, within a timetable, places less emphasis on the idea of rapid control, and more on finding a politically practical way Read more…
A legal expert explains the penalty for broadcasting Netanyahu’s speech in Iraqi media.
9-25-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Legal expert Ali Al-Tamimi explained the penalty for Iraqi media outlets broadcasting the speech of the Prime Minister of the Zionist entity, Benjamin Netanyahu, at the United Nations General Assembly.
Al-Tamimi told Al-Maalomah, “Netanyahu’s speech cannot be broadcast in its entirety and live as a propaganda platform on Iraqi channels. It can only be covered as Read more…
Political criticism of the delay in finalizing the cabinet despite the candidates being submitted to al-Zaydi.
9-25-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Bilal al-Nasiri, a member of the State of Law Coalition, criticized the delay in finalizing the cabinet despite the nominations being submitted to Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi for presentation to Parliament for a vote.
Al-Nasiri told Al-Maalouma, “Managing ministerial positions through acting appointments or assigning duties to other ministers has created Read more…
Among them is Iraq: A list of dozens of countries that walked out of the United Nations during Netanyahu’s speech
2026-09-25
Shafaq News – Follow-up
Delegations from dozens of countries left the United Nations General Assembly hall on Thursday, coinciding with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu taking the podium to deliver his speech, which angered him and prompted him to call them “cowards”.
Some countries sent only one representative or junior diplomat, while others Read more…
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Al-Zaydi: Iraq is proceeding with the monopoly of weapons and the decision of peace and war rests with the state.
2026-09-25
Shafaq News – New York
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi affirmed on Friday that one of his government’s priorities is for the state to be the decision-maker in peace and war, stressing that weapons and instruments of power must remain in the hands of the constitutional state institutions, and that the law should be the arbiter and the national interest the compass.
Al-Zaidi said in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly, as reported Read more…
Iraq and the United States sign an agreement to hand over the diplomatic support site at Baghdad Airport.
2026-09-25
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday the signing of an agreement to hand over the diplomatic support site at Baghdad International Airport to the United States.
This came during the signing ceremony of the agreement to hand over to the Iraqi government the diplomatic support site of the US Embassy Read more…
Kuwait’s Crown Prince: We commend Al-Zaidi’s steps to restrict weapons to the state.
2026-09-25
Shafaq News – New York
Kuwait’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, said on Thursday evening that Iraq is a neighboring country with which we have close relations, while praising Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s steps to restrict weapons to the state.
In a speech before the United Nations, Read more…
Iranian-American talks in New York seeking a gradual path to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz
2026-09-25
Shafaq News – Follow-up
Sources familiar with the Iranian-American talks revealed on Friday that negotiators from both countries are looking for a gradual path out of the war, which includes Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Washington lifting the economic embargo imposed on the Islamic Republic .
Hormuz has become the main bargaining chip in efforts to Read more…
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The Iraqi currency is a wall of memories for some and a “shameful” space for others
2026-09-25
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Zahraa Khaled bought some necessities from a grocery store, and when she finished, she took out a 25,000 dinar banknote to pay for the purchases, but she noticed that there were “indecent” phrases written on the banknote.
The girl refused to hand the paper to the grocer, and she also did not want to go to the exchange office to exchange it. She thought about going to a bank, but Read more…
As confirmed by Shafaq News, Syria announces the dispatch of its first shipment of gasoline to Iraq via its ports
2026-09-25 02:53
Shafaq News – Damascus
The Syrian Petroleum Company announced on Friday the launch of the first shipments of gasoline through Syrian ports towards the border crossings into Iraq.
Safwan Sheikh Ahmed, Director of Corporate Communications at the Syrian Petroleum Company, said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that three tankers loaded with petroleum products have arrived at Syrian ports, noting that the first tanker has been Read more…
Kirkuk Airport: No flights to Iran; we adhere to the decisions of the Civil Aviation Authority.
2026-09-25
Shafaq News – Kirkuk
Kirkuk International Airport spokesman Hardi al-Salihi announced on Friday that the airport does not operate any flights to Iranian airports.
Al-Salihi told Shafaq News Agency that “Kirkuk International Airport does not have any flights to Iranian airports, and no plane has taken off from the airport towards Iran.”
He added that the airport fully complies with the instructions and regulations issued Read more…
Kurdistan Region suspends flights to and from Iran
2026-09-25
Shafaq News – Erbil/Sulaimaniyah
On Friday, the Kurdistan Regional Government decided to suspend flights to and from Iran, following the flight ban with the Islamic Republic that Iraqi authorities have begun implementing.
The director of Erbil International Airport, Ahmed Hoshyar, told Shafaq News Agency that all flights from Iran to Erbil International Airport and Jalal Talabani International Airport (formerly Sulaimaniyah) have been suspended until Read more…
Le Pen: France is in a financial emergency situation and is no longer able to finance Ukraine.
9-25-2026
French presidential candidate and leader of the National Rally parliamentary group, Marine Le Pen, stated that France is experiencing a financial emergency that no longer allows it to continue providing financial assistance to Ukraine.
“We are no longer able to provide financial assistance to Ukraine,” Le Pen said on Thursday during an event organized by Politico magazine. “We do not have Read more…
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Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-24-2026
9-24-2026 Intel Guru Reset Intelligence No extension…Three militias have already folded into the state, Rubio says at least one is still refusing…The holdout militias spent all summer betting on one question. Would Washington blink? …Asked whether he was confident in Baghdad’s Prime Minister, Secretary of State Marco Rubio did not hedge: “We have zero doubt of his commitment to doing this.” …Ali al-Zaidi has not asked Washington to extend the deadline for bringing the country’s weapons under state control…a deadline Washington now says will not move: September 30. Read more…
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80 countries demand the restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
2026-09-24
Shafaq News – Middle East
On Thursday evening, 80 countries called on the United Nations to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
In a joint statement, the countries demanded “safe passage for ships without fees, and that Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten security and Read more…
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In response to the US embargo, the UAE suspends flights by Iranian airlines.
2026-09-24
Shafaq News – Abu Dhabi
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority announced on Thursday evening the suspension of flights by Iranian airlines to and from the country, effective immediately and until further notice.
The authority confirmed in a statement that the decision to suspend operations was based on the US ban imposed on Iranian airlines using airports in various Read more…
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General Command: Sovereignty Day represents the true cornerstone for building the modern Iraqi state.
9-24-2026
Baghdad-Mail
The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Sabah al-Nu’man, affirmed that the National Sovereignty Day on September 30th represents the true cornerstone in the path of building the modern Iraqi state, considering it to be a document of security for all components of the Iraqi Read more…
Basra hosts the Iraq Oil, Gas and Energy Exhibition with the participation of 18 countries
2026-09-24
Shafaq News – Basra
The Iraq Oil, Gas and Energy Exhibition opened today, Thursday, at the Basra International Exhibition Grounds, with broad international participation represented by 18 countries and about 300 companies specializing in the fields of oil, gas and energy.
Basra Oil Media said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that the exhibition was opened by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil for Gas Affairs, Izzat Saber Ismail, in the presence Read more…
An oil-rich country without tankers… billions are exported, and the shipping bill is paid to others.
9-24-2026
Information/Report..
Despite Iraq possessing one of the largest oil sectors in the region and its heavy reliance on crude exports, the issue of owning giant oil tankers remains a missing link in the Iraqi export system, raising questions again about the reasons for the delay in building a national fleet capable of transporting large quantities of crude oil to global markets.
In this regard, former MP Bassem al-Gharibawi told Al-Maalomah, “It is astonishing that Iraq does not own giant oil Read more…
