Saudi Arabia affirms its support for Iraq in a way that prevents its territory from becoming a tool of “aggression” against its neighbors.
2026-08-05
Shafaq News – Amman
Saudi Arabia affirmed on Wednesday its support for everything that would enhance Iraq’s interests and its relations with Arab and Islamic countries, ensuring that its lands and resources are not turned into a tool for aggression against its neighbors.
This came during a meeting between Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting Read more…
Iraqi central bank’s dollar sales rise to 5.86 billion in June
2026-08-05
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq’s sales of foreign currency rose during June 2026 to $5.857 billion, compared to $5.092 billion in May, an increase of $765 million, representing a growth rate of 15%.
According to data seen by Shafaq News Agency, this increase was driven by an increase in the value of banks’ balances outside the foreign currency sale window to $5.538 billion in June, compared to Read more…
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An American perspective: Al-Zaidi faces two options: “Confront the factions or resign.”
2026-08-04
Shafaq News – Special Translation
According to a reading by the American ” Atlantic Council ” institute, the Shiites in Iraq are increasingly attached to the idea that the threat of an American war against Iran will pose a threat to their influence in the region, which is pushing the armed factions to be more stringent on the issue of handing over weapons before the dust of war settles.
This also shows that Iraq has not succeeded in building a democratic state of institutions, but rather a state of sects, Read more…
The New York Times: Iran and Oman are nearing an agreement to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-08-04
Shafaq News – Washington
The New York Times revealed on Tuesday that Iran and Oman are close to reaching an agreement on fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, according to Iranian and American officials.
Under the proposed agreement, ships entering the strait from the Indian Ocean via the Gulf of Oman would have to take a route through Iranian territorial waters, while ships leaving the strait from the Arabian Gulf would take a parallel route near the Omani coast along the southern side of the strait. Read more…
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Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum begin supplying gas to Baghdad from the Khor Mor field.
2026-08-04
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum announced on Tuesday that they have begun supplying natural gas from the Khor Mor field in the Kurdistan Region to the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity, under an agreement aimed at supporting electricity production in the country.
The two companies said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that the agreement, signed with the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity last December, stipulates the supply of 100 million Read more…
US Treasury Secretary: We may reach an agreement with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz today or tomorrow.
8-4-2026
US Treasury Secretary Scott Besent confirmed on Tuesday that the United States could reach an agreement with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz today or tomorrow, stating, Read more…
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Al-Zaydi directs the adoption of pre-audit procedures for contracts and the detection of loopholes before they turn into corruption.
8-4-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi directed on Tuesday the adoption of a pre-audit mechanism before signing contracts, while also calling for the identification of loopholes before they escalate into corruption cases.
The Prime Minister’s office stated in a press release received by the Information Agency that “al-Zaidi, during a meeting with the Federal Board of Supreme Audit and the Integrity Commission, directed the adoption of the principle of pre-audit for contracts before Read more…
In the absence of justifications, a political movement is underway to reinstate the rejected candidates in the confidence vote session.
8-4-2026
Information/Report..
The political blocs intend to resubmit their candidates who were rejected in the session to grant confidence to Al-Zidi’s cabinet within the parliament, in light of the absence of logical justifications for rejecting the names submitted to the House of Representatives, as the State of Law Coalition is still holding firm to its candidates, in addition to the other blocs whose candidates did not receive a vote, at a time when political parties confirm that there is external interference behind the rejection of some of the candidates in Al-Zidi’s cabinet.
Former State of Law Coalition MP Hussein Mardan told Al-Maalomah that “the State of Law Coalition has not made Read more…
Source: More than 50 US vehicles leave Harir base for Jordan
8-4-2026
Information/Anbar..
A security source in Anbar province revealed on Tuesday that a large US military convoy withdrew from Harir base in Erbil province towards Jordan, via the Trebil border crossing west of the province.
The source told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “an American military convoy comprising more than 50 Humvees left Harir base in Erbil and took the Baiji-Haditha road to the Trebil border crossing, in preparation for entering Jordanian territory.” Read more…
“At its weakest point”… Will the coordination framework fall apart?
2026-08-04
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Since the formation of the coordinating framework that brings together the ruling Shiite political forces in Iraq in 2021, with the aim of unifying their political position after the results of the early parliamentary elections and confronting the project of forming a majority government led by the Sadrist movement, the alliance is currently facing a series of challenges that threaten its ability to maintain its internal cohesion and its role in managing the major issues in the country.
Observers believe that the alliance, which arose Read more…
Factional weapons or “collapse”: Al-Zaydi’s government faces an impossible equation
2026-08-04
Shafaq News – Special Translation
The Italian ” Special Eurasia ” report highlighted Iraq’s transformation into a central arena for regional conflict, and painted a very pessimistic picture of the future of the Iraqi government under American pressure and Iranian influence.
The report, translated by Shafaq News Agency, concluded that Baghdad is experiencing a state of political and security paralysis between Washington’s demands to disarm the factions, and the Iranian influence that is deeply rooted within Iraqi political, security and Read more…
Iraq leads in largest oil deals during July
2026-08-04
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq topped the list of the largest oil deals concluded during July 2026, in a list that included three Arab countries: Iraq, Oman, and Qatar, amid a broad investment movement aimed at developing oil and gas fields and enhancing production capacity.
Iraq came in first place after signing agreements with American companies to develop 9 oil fields in the governorates of Kirkuk, Diyala, Basra and Dhi Qar, with the participation of Read more…
A Syrian official: Oil cooperation with Iraq alleviates the energy crisis and paves the way for a strategic partnership.
2026-08-04
Shafaq News – Damascus
The head of the Gas and Energy Committee at the Damascus Chamber of Industry confirmed on Tuesday that strengthening oil cooperation between Iraq and Syria could help alleviate the energy crisis facing Syria and pave the way for a strategic partnership that would positively impact industry, investment, and economic growth.
Mohammed Marwan Orfali told Shafaq News Agency that Iraq’s geographical proximity makes the cost of transporting oil and gas to Syria low, which allows for the provision of energy supplies at lower prices and reduces Read more…
The currency issued in Iraq rose to 113.6 trillion dinars by the end of last May.
2026-08-04
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The currency issued in Iraq recorded an increase to reach more than 113 trillion dinars by the end of May 2026, coinciding with the continued rise in cash circulating outside banks, according to official data from the Central Bank of Iraq.
Data seen by Shafaq News Agency showed that the currency issued amounted to 113.560 trillion dinars at the end of May, compared to 112.896 trillion dinars Read more…
Government advisor: The liquidity crisis does not mean the state is bankrupt and does not threaten salaries.
2026-08-04
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The financial advisor to the Iraqi government, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed on Tuesday that the liquidity crisis facing Iraq does not mean a shortage of funds or the bankruptcy of the state, stressing that the government possesses financial and administrative tools that guarantee the continued funding of salaries and the fulfillment of its basic obligations.
Saleh told Shafaq News Agency that the current pressures are related to the imbalance between the timing of oil revenues entering the treasury and the due dates for monthly expenditures, primarily salaries, as well as Read more…
A thousand Iraqi trucks are stuck in Aqaba; drivers have been waiting to unload their cargo for 18 days.
2026-08-04
Shafaq News – Anbar
The mayor of Rutba district in Anbar, western Iraq, Imad al-Rishawi, confirmed on Tuesday that trade through the Trebil crossing with Jordan and the al-Walid crossing with Syria is witnessing a remarkable increase, driven by security stability that has contributed to the smooth flow of trade between Iraq and neighboring countries.
Al-Rishawi told Shafaq News Agency that about a thousand tankers leave daily through the two crossings, while a similar number of empty tankers enter, reflecting the growing commercial transport activity. Read more…
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The oil minister reveals talks with Iran to facilitate the movement of tankers through the Strait of Hormuz
8-3-2026
The Minister of Oil, Bassem Mohammed Khudair, confirmed the existence of an ambitious plan to transport a portion of the southern oil fields through northern pipelines, aiming for export rates exceeding 700,000 barrels per day, in accordance with the Iraqi-Turkish agreement. He also revealed ongoing discussions with Iran regarding the smooth flow of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, with hopes of reaching an understanding in the coming days. Khudair told the official news agency, as reported by Al-Maalomah, that “an important agreement was reached Read more…
Exclusive: Al-Zaidi to visit Saudi Arabia next week “after mediation”
2026-08-03
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Monday that Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi will visit Saudi Arabia next week.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the past few days have witnessed contacts by international, regional and internal political parties, in order to ease tensions between Baghdad and Riyadh, and those parties have succeeded in doing so.”
He added that “following the mediations, it was decided that Al-Zaidi’s postponed visit to Saudi Arabia will take place Read more…
