The Iraqi government denies distributing salaries every 45 days.
2026-08-10
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi confirmed on Monday that oil wealth represents the largest part of the general budget, while denying any intention to distribute salaries every 45 days.
Al-Aboudi said during a press conference attended by Shafaq News Agency that “Iraq has not exported oil since last February, after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and oil exports have decreased, reaching 4 million barrels per month in April.” Read more…
Al-Aboudi: Talks to complete the government cabinet “do not meet expectations”
2026-08-10
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi confirmed on Monday that talks regarding the completion of the government cabinet “do not meet expectations.”
Al-Aboudi said during a press conference attended by Shafaq News Agency that “the dialogues and indicators do not meet the ambition to complete the cabinet, and that there are 9 vacant ministries.”
He explained: “Therefore, the Prime Minister instructed the undersecretaries to attend the Cabinet meeting.” Read more…
Al-Zaydi’s government responds to parliament: We have no knowledge of the Saudi bombing.
2026-08-10
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi government, headed by Ali al-Zaidi, confirmed on Monday that it had no prior knowledge of the targeting of Popular Mobilization Forces sites, denying claims that it had prior information about the attack and failed to take the necessary measures.
Iraqi government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi said during a press conference attended by a Shafaq News Agency correspondent that “the targeting and attack on the Popular Mobilization Forces sites was not with the knowledge of the government,” indicating that there are those who are trying to stir up public opinion in this direction. Read more…
Iraq advances 5 places in the list of the world’s richest countries for 2026
2026-08-10
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq ranked 109th globally out of 189 countries in the list of the world’s richest countries for 2026, according to the American magazine Global Finance, recording a gross domestic product per capita according to purchasing power parity of $15,359.60 internationally.
According to the ranking seen by Shafaq News Agency, Iraq has advanced 5 places compared to 2025, when it ranked 114th globally. Read more…
The Minister of Finance and the Governor of the Central Bank discuss the financial and economic situation.
8-10-2026
Finance Minister Faleh Sari and Central Bank Governor Nizar Nasser Hussein discussed the financial and economic situation in the country on Sunday (August 9, 2026).
The Ministry of Finance stated in a statement that “Finance Minister Faleh Sari received Sunday, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Nizar Nasser Hussein, where the financial and economic situation was discussed in light of the current challenges.”
The minister stressed, according to the statement, that “the current circumstances require continuous coordination Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 8-9-2026
8-9-2026 Newshound Guru Stephen Sometimes people look at everything happening inside of Iraq through the lens of a revaluation tomorrow. That’s not the case. However, we’re seeing economic reform, monetary reform, banking restructuring, financial restructuring. We are seeing so many exciting things that are all culminating and coming together, fingers crossed, for that glorious day where we can all exchange our Iraqi dinar into US dollars…In my last 15 years since I have been invested in the Iraqi dinar I have not seen this much movement happening. If you have been in this investment a long time you will agree with me. We have never seen Iraq move this quickly. A huge piece of this is the amount of corruption being cleaned up. Read more…
Maysan refinery adopts a modern system for measuring the quantities of crude oil received
8-9-2026
The Maysan Refinery administration announced on Sunday the adoption of a modern system for measuring the quantities of crude oil received, indicating that the system is one of the international systems used to control the quantities of oil entering oil sites. Ali Taher, the head of the metering division at the refinery, told the official agency that “the refinery has adopted a modern and integrated system to measure the quantities of crude oil received from the Maysan Oil Company, with the aim of controlling the quantities entering the refinery and documenting them accurately,” indicating that “the measurement and metering system is one of the international systems used to control the quantities Read more…
MP: The cabinet will be completed next week.
2026-08-09 07:45
Shafaq News – Baghdad
MP Ahmed Al-Moussawi, from the Sadiqun parliamentary bloc, confirmed on Sunday that the names of candidates for the vacant ministerial portfolios will be announced next week.
Al-Moussawi told Shafaq News Agency that the political dialogues and meetings between the blocs have reached the final stages to finalize the formation of the ministerial cabinet.
He added that the names of the ministers will be sent from Prime Minister Ali al-Zidi to the House Read more…
Will the central bank’s funds be sufficient to cover salaries? An economist explains.
8-9-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Economic expert Safwan Qusay clarified the Central Bank’s ability to secure salaries for the upcoming period given the current circumstances.
Qusay told Al-Maalouma, “Iraq exports oil to the Turkish port of Ceyhan and 120,000 barrels per day via tankers to Banias in Syria, in addition to exports through the south towards the Strait of Hormuz, which approached 42 million barrels last July.”
He added, “Iraq succeeded in generating up to $3 billion from these exports, but this amount is insufficient to cover Read more…
Badr Parliamentary Committee: Parliamentary action to resolve vacant ministerial posts in tomorrow’s session
8-9-2026
The Badr parliamentary bloc confirmed on Sunday that the majority of political blocs will renew their pressure and demands on the al-Zaidi government to expedite the submission of nominees for the vacant ministerial positions as soon as possible. The bloc indicated that completing the cabinet has become an urgent necessity and cannot tolerate further delay given the current crises.
Bloc member and MP Mukhtar al-Youssef told the Information Agency, “Iraq is currently going through its most difficult and critical phase, directly linked to Read more…
The Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank agree on measures to enhance financial and monetary stability.
8-9-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Finance Minister Faleh Sari emphasized to the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Nizar Nasser Hussein, on Sunday that the current circumstances necessitate continuous coordination.
A statement from the Ministry of Finance, received by the Information Agency, indicated that “Finance Minister Faleh Sari met with the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Nizar Nasser Hussein, where they discussed the financial and economic situation in light of the current challenges.”
The Minister stressed that “the current circumstances require continuous Read more…
A Kurdish rapprochement is expected… an agreement between the KDP and PUK to resolve the regional government crisis.
8-9-2026
Information / Baghdad…
A leading Kurdish source revealed on Sunday that a political breakthrough between the two main parties in the Kurdistan Region, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), is imminent. The source confirmed that both parties have agreed to halt their mutual media escalation.
The source, who preferred to remain anonymous, told the Information Agency that “positive meetings and dialogues have taken place recently between the KDP and PUK at high leadership levels.” Read more…
Four deputies for al-Zaydi: Government reform or a deal to appease political forces?
8-9-2026
The political arena is embroiled in heated debate and intense behind-the – scenes maneuvering following news and indications of a move to appoint four deputy prime ministers. This step has presented the public, parliamentarians, and oversight bodies with a crucial and fundamental question: Does this broad measure represent a practical and well-considered step to repair the crumbling executive performance and manage complex issues? Or is it merely a new political appeasement maneuver designed behind closed doors to recycle the abhorrent cycle of partisan quotas? Read more…
An Iraqi “technical” delegation is knocking on Tehran’s doors regarding energy, gas, and oil tanker transit files.
2026-08-09
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed government source revealed on Sunday that an official Iraqi delegation will visit Iran soon to discuss a number of issues of common interest, including energy, supplying Iraq with gas, and the mechanism for securing the passage of tankers loaded with Iraqi oil.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the delegation includes a number of government officials specializing in various fields, along with a number of second-tier political figures, and will Read more…
“Factional weapons to the Popular Mobilization Forces”: Agreement reached for handover before the end of September (Exclusive)
2026-08-09 06:48
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A source within the coordination framework revealed on Sunday a political agreement stipulating that the weapons of the armed factions be handed over to the Popular Mobilization Forces, with the Authority being the official body supervising the inventory and storage of the weapons.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the factions will hand over their weapons to the Popular Mobilization Forces, as it is an official institution affiliated with the state and follows Read more…
An Iranian cleric issues a fatwa calling for the killing of women who do not wear the hijab, and the judiciary summons him.
2026-08-09
Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian hardline cleric Mohammad Baqer Kharrazi sparked widespread controversy after calling on his supporters to form groups to take to the streets and violently confront unveiled women, prompting the Iranian judiciary to summon him.
In one of the recordings, Kharrazi, the Secretary-General of “Hezbollah Iran,” called for the formation of a group of 50,000 people in Tehran to issue strong warnings to unveiled women, and then went so far as to call for their killing if they refused, describing this as a “fatwa.” Read more…
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Week six: Iraqi oil exports to America completely halted
2026-08-09
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration showed on Sunday that the United States did not import any Iraqi crude oil last week, keeping its imports from Iraq at zero for the sixth consecutive week, while no imports from Saudi oil were recorded for the fourth consecutive week.
According to data seen by Shafaq News Agency, Canada topped the list of crude oil suppliers to the United States with 4.215 million barrels per day, followed by Venezuela with Read more…
The Iraqi Ministry of Interior is taking legal action against 8,000 members for violating the laws.
2026-08-09
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The head of the Department of Relations and Media at the Ministry of Interior, Major General Miqdad Miri, announced that legal measures have been taken against approximately 8,000 officers, affiliates, and civilian employees since the beginning of this year until today, Sunday, for violating applicable laws and instructions.
Miri explained in an official statement that the violations and crimes ranged from bribery, exploitation and negligence of duty, embezzlement, theft, impersonation, waste of public funds, fraud, smuggling, extortion, and Read more…
Exclusive: Dismantling Iraqi factions is “pivotal” for Washington, and a clash is unlikely.
2026-08-09
Shafaq News – Washington/ Mustafa Hashim
Former military spokesman for the international coalition against ISIS and former US defense official, Myles Caggins, confirmed on Sunday that the government initiative to compel armed factions to hand over their weapons by the September 30 deadline is “serious and pivotal” to maintaining a strong relationship between Baghdad and Washington.
Kagenz told Shafaq News Agency that “the September 30 deadline set for armed groups to hand over their weapons Read more…
Observatory: The funds from Operation Dawn are equivalent to the monthly salaries of several ministries.
2026-08-09
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An analysis by the “Echo Iraq” observatory on Sunday showed that the stolen funds recovered by the state in what is known as “Operation Dawn” exceed the monthly salary expenses of a number of ministries and government agencies, and amount to the equivalent of the salaries of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a whole month .
The observatory stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that the total cash amount of the recovered funds amounted to about 390.08 billion Iraqi dinars, after converting an amount of 141 million dollars into Iraqi dinars . Read more…
