Six governorates are on the verge of having their security files fully handed over to the Ministry of Interior.
9-24-2026
The Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee revealed on Thursday the provinces where procedures are underway to fully transfer security responsibilities to the Ministry of Interior this year. The committee indicated that the requirements for this step are now in place, particularly regarding coordination and integration between military units and security Read more…
Al-Shammari: Adherence to controversial names has hindered the resolution of ministerial appointments.
9-24-2026
Information/Baghdad…
MP Mohammed al-Shammari revealed on Thursday the real reasons behind the delay in filling the remaining vacant ministerial posts and completing the cabinet, stressing that the core of the obstruction revolves around the continued political disagreements and objections to some of the candidates nominated for those ministries.
Al-Shammari told the Information Agency, “The political scene is still Read more…
Bushi on completing the cabinet: The review does not mean a return to previous agreements.
9-24-2026
Information/Special…
Salah Boushi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed on Thursday that discussions are still ongoing regarding several names and ministerial portfolios concerning the completion of the cabinet. He indicated that reviewing or replacing some nominations remains possible if political consensus or parliamentary procedures necessitate it.
Boushi told the Information Agency, “The priority at this stage is to Read more…
78 countries call on Russia to cease fire in Ukraine
2026-09-24
Shafaq News – Brussels
On Wednesday evening, 27 EU member states, along with 51 other countries, including Britain, Israel, Japan, South Korea and Australia, called on Russia to accept a “complete, immediate and unconditional” ceasefire as part of the path to peace.
This came in a joint statement made by representatives of the 27 EU member Read more…
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Oil prices fell as Iran opened up to diplomacy and US inventories declined.
2026-09-24
Shafaq News – Follow-up
Oil prices fell on Thursday, after rising 4% in the previous session, as Iran announced its openness to a diplomatic path to end the war with the United States, amid continued disagreements between the two countries over the mechanisms for reaching an agreement.
Brent crude futures fell 94 cents, or 0.9%, to Read more…
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A member of the Basra council warns of “time bombs” in the oil fields and calls for urgent intervention.
2026-09-24
Shafaq News – Basra
Basra council member Zahraa al-Salmi warned on Thursday of what she described as “time bombs” in the province’s oil fields, calling for urgent intervention to address the situation.
In a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, Al-Salmi described the presence of foreign workers inside the oil fields as “utter chaos,” and said that their presence in this manner represents “a state of panic inside the fields, and they are like a ticking time bomb Read more…
Iraq recovers $13 million of its funds frozen in France
2026-09-24
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Funds Recovery Fund announced on Thursday the recovery of $13 million of Iraqi funds that had been frozen in French banks under court orders, and their return to the state treasury.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Fund, Mohammed Ali Al-Lami, said in a statement that the recovery process was the result of Read more…
Iraq and Oman sign a memorandum of understanding in Doha to enhance bilateral cooperation in combating corruption.
2026-09-24
Shafaq News – Doha
The Iraqi Federal Integrity Commission and the State Financial and Administrative Control Authority of the Sultanate of Oman signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday regarding bilateral cooperation in promoting integrity and combating corruption.
The signing ceremony took place in the Qatari capital, Doha, on the sidelines of Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-23-2026
9-23-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 As soon as Trump walks into the United Nations, the first hand that he went and shook was Zaidi’s hand. If that doesn’t tell you something…Talk about body language! Read more…
Iranian media: Araqchi met with Witkov without coordination and must provide explanations
2026-09-23
Shafaq News – Tehran
On Wednesday, the Iranian news agency Tasnim launched an attack on Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, asserting, according to its own sources, that his meeting with American negotiators took place without coordination with the relevant authorities in the country.
According to a report by the agency: Araqchi’s calculations regarding Read more…
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Between concessions and tensions… who will open the door to completing the cabinet?
9-23-2026
Information/Baghdad…
MP Hamid Abbas stressed on Wednesday the necessity of turning the page on political disputes and prioritizing the supreme national interest among all parties and forces to ensure the completion of the cabinet formation within the specified timeframes and to enable state institutions to perform their duties more effectively and stably.
Abbas told Al-Maalouma, “The continued wrangling and bickering over filling Read more…
Rubio: Militias must be disarmed to avoid the “Balkanization” of Iraq
2026-09-23
Shafaq News – Washington
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed on Wednesday his country’s support for the government of Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi in achieving its goals of restricting weapons to the state.
Rubio explained in a press statement that “we have no doubt about the Iraqi Prime Minister’s commitment to limiting weapons,” stressing that “militias must be disarmed to avoid the ‘Balkanization’ of Iraq,” meaning the division or fragmentation Read more…
At Trump’s invitation, al-Zaidi participates in a regional meeting in New York
2026-09-23
Shafaq News – New York
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi participated on Tuesday evening, Baghdad time, in a multilateral meeting called for by US President Donald Trump, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated in a statement received Read more…
The Iranian flight ban is disrupting Iraqi travel companies; land transport is an alternative option.
2026-09-23
Shafaq News – Paris
A report by Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Tuesday evening highlighted the potential repercussions for travel agencies in Iraq as a result of the US ban on Iranian airlines.
Officials at Iraqi travel agencies reported that they have already begun canceling or replacing flights with land-based trips, with one travel agent in Baghdad saying that his agency has stopped accepting new flight bookings despite Read more…
Al-Zaidi is campaigning in New York to accelerate oil projects and strengthen economic partnerships.
2026-09-23
Shafaq News – New York
In New York, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi discussed economic and energy developments with the International Monetary Fund, HKN, and ExxonMobil, stressing the government’s intention to accelerate oil projects and expand partnerships with international companies, in addition to proceeding with fiscal policy reform.
This came in separate statements issued by his media office early Wednesday morning, on the sidelines Read more…
Following the coalition’s withdrawal, Iraq prepares to commemorate “Sovereignty Day”.
2026-09-23
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi directed all ministries, non-ministerial entities, and governorates to take the necessary measures, in coordination with the government media cell, regarding the celebration of “Iraqi Sovereignty Day”.
The directive, according to the General Secretariat Read more…
Central Bank: Iraq’s exports reached $19.55 billion in the first quarter of 2026
2026-09-23
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Preliminary data from the Central Bank of Iraq showed that the country’s exports reached $19.55 billion during the first quarter of 2026, compared to imports of $10.27 billion, including shipping and insurance costs.
According to the balance of payments table seen by Shafaq News Agency, crude oil exports amounted to Read more…
Washington to Shafaq News: We are focused on completing the withdrawal of our forces from Iraq by September 30
2026-09-23
Shafaq News – Washington
The US State Department confirmed on Wednesday that the United States is proceeding with the withdrawal of its military forces from Iraq by September 30, while it did not specify its position on a plan under which the process of disarming factions would extend to mid-2027.
A spokesperson for the US State Department, responding to a question from Read more…
Investigations are underway into insurance premiums paid for electronic loans at Iraqi government banks.
2026-09-23
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Wednesday that specialized regulatory authorities are conducting investigations into the insurance premiums imposed on electronic loans in government banks.
The source explained to Shafaq News Agency that the regulatory authorities are working on auditing the files related to these sums, verifying the mechanisms Read more…
“No policy of axes”: The parliamentary foreign affairs committee outlines the features of Iraq’s relationship with Washington and the region.
2026-09-23
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The parliamentary foreign relations committee affirmed on Wednesday that the issue of restricting weapons to the state and strengthening the economic partnership with the United States requires an independent Iraqi decision, far removed from regional and international rivalries.
Committee member Sami Oshana told Shafaq News Agency that “Iraq is going through an important phase in its foreign relations, especially with the visit of Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi to New York Read more…
