Exclusive: America stipulates the dismantling of factions in exchange for releasing $30 billion of “Saddam’s money”.
2026-08-02
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Sunday that the Iraqi government has begun its move towards Washington to release the financial guarantee that has been suspended since the previous regime, but the latter stipulated that the funds be released in exchange for dismantling the factions.
The source told Shafaq News Agency, “Washington had previously promised to release this financial guarantee, and action was supposed to be taken on it during Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s visit Read more…
An Israeli newspaper confirms the withdrawal of US forces and Patriot missile systems from Iraqi Kurdistan.
8-2-2026
The Jerusalem Post reported on Sunday that the United States’ withdrawal of Patriot missile systems from Iraqi Kurdistan raises concerns about further attacks on US bases in the region.
The report, translated by Al-Maalomah News Agency, stated that “the autonomous Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq has been subjected to approximately 1,000 missile and drone attacks since February, when the US-Israeli war on Iran began. The region now faces a potential new challenge as US forces may reduce their presence.”
The report added that “the United States is nearing a complete withdrawal from Iraq, and US bases in the Kurdistan Read more…
Al-Fahdawi: All blocs agree on finalizing the cabinet formation.
8-2-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Member of the United Anbar Alliance, Muhammad al-Fahdawi, confirmed that there is an agreement between the political blocs to expedite the resolution of al-Zidi’s ministerial cabinet during this month, noting that everyone agrees to pass the cabinet and the remaining positions despite the existence of some disagreements between the political blocs.
Al-Fahdawi told Al-Maalouma, “The data on the ground and what resulted from the meeting of the coordination framework have given the green light to hold a parliamentary session Read more…
An economist reveals the real reasons behind the financial deficit and the shortage of cash liquidity.
8-2-2026
Information / Baghdad
On Sunday, economist Faleh al-Zubaidi revealed the real reasons behind the financial deficit and cash shortage facing the Iraqi government, while issuing a strong warning against resorting to external borrowing.
Al-Zubaidi told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “the government is currently suffering from a clear shortage of financial liquidity as a result of the sharp decline in oil revenues, which came as a direct consequence Read more…
MP: Completing the cabinet is essential to confront current challenges
8-2-2026
Information / Baghdad..
Member of Parliament, MP Karim Al-Muhammadawi, stressed on Sunday that completing the ministerial formation of the current government has become an urgent necessity imposed by the nature of the current challenges facing the country, noting that delaying this matter negatively impacts the overall performance of the state.
Al-Muhammadawi told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “resolving the issue of the vacant portfolios would enhance the state of political stability in the country, as well as give the government cabinet greater Read more…
Al-Yassiri: The next phase will witness a qualitative shift in the management of the investment portfolio.
8-2-2026
Information/Baghdad..
The head of the National Investment Commission, Adel Dakhel Mohammed Al-Yassiri, began his duties as head of the commission on Sunday, stressing that the next stage will witness a qualitative shift in the mechanism for managing the investment file in Iraq.
The commission stated in a statement received by Al-Maalomah Agency that “Al-Yasiri held a meeting immediately upon assuming his duties with senior staff and general managers, during which he reviewed Read more…
Within 48 hours, the eighth earthquake strikes Kirkuk.
2026-08-02
Shafaq News – Kirkuk
Kirkuk province recorded two new earthquakes on Saturday evening, bringing the number of earthquakes recorded in the last 48 hours to 8.
A source in the General Authority for Meteorology and Seismic Monitoring told Shafaq News Agency that the two tremors occurred 35 kilometers east of Kirkuk city, and were felt by a number of citizens in various parts of the governorate.
The source added that the competent authorities continue to monitor seismic activity and track Read more…
Al-Zaydi directs the prevention of any threat emanating from Iraq against neighboring countries.
2026-08-02
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday evening, Iraqi Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ali Faleh al-Zaidi, stressed the need to prevent any transgression or threat emanating from Iraqi territory towards neighboring countries, announcing the formation of a joint security committee to confront the challenges, while directing the development of deterrent mechanisms to prevent the recurrence of such cases or any potential violations.
This came during his chairing of an emergency meeting to discuss security developments in the region, according to Read more…
Three days after its launch, Starlink’s regular data packages in Iraq have run out.
2026-08-02
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Digital Media Center announced on Saturday evening that the regular packages for the “Starlink” service in Iraq have run out of capacity, just three days after the official launch of the satellite internet service in the country.
The center said in a statement that, according to responses from the Starlink support team, the Standard package has reached its maximum available capacity due to high demand, which has led to the Max package being made available only temporarily for some Read more…
Bin Salman urges Trump to pursue diplomatic solutions… and reveals the behind-the-scenes details of the US strike against Iran being called off
2026-08-02
Shafaq News – Follow-up
On Sunday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed with US President Donald Trump the developments in the region and their security and political implications, stressing the need to prioritize dialogue and diplomatic solutions to reduce escalation and prevent the conflict from spreading.
Saudi media reported that the Crown Prince stressed during a phone call the importance of making efforts to achieve calm that paves the way for diplomatic solutions, maintaining the security Read more…
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Shafaq News investigates: The government is moving towards borrowing 3 trillion and the internal debt is “exploding”
2026-08-02
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi government is entering a financial phase that is considered one of the most sensitive in years, after the salaries of millions of employees and retirees turned into the biggest challenge facing the public treasury.
With shrinking liquidity and declining oil revenues, pressure on public finances has increased, and the government is increasingly resorting to exceptional financing tools to provide the necessary liquidity to cover its monthly obligations, primarily salaries, which account for the largest share of public spending. Read more…
The Popular Mobilization Forces are evacuating their headquarters in Nineveh and moving to alternative locations in anticipation of American strikes.
2026-08-02
Shafaq News – Nineveh
A source in the Popular Mobilization Forces revealed on Sunday that strict directives were issued by the Nineveh Operations Command of the Popular Mobilization Forces to completely evacuate its headquarters and formations in the province, in anticipation of any possible American attacks or airstrikes.
The source explained to Shafaq News Agency that the directives included informing sensitive sites to find alternative headquarters and redeploy forces there urgently, while maintaining very minimal security at the main headquarters, not exceeding one or two guards per building, to avoid any human Read more…
The factional crisis and the strikes on Iraq are overshadowing “Operation Dawn”.
2026-08-02
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi is facing one of the most complex phases, given the overlap of security and political issues, most notably the state’s monopoly on weapons and the fight against corruption, which are the two issues that the government has placed among the priorities of its program. Recent developments have cast a shadow on the “Dawn Campaign” to pursue those accused of corruption, amid an Iraqi movement to control the factions on one hand, and to confront the attacks on the country on the other.
Political analyst Iyad al-Fatlawi told Shafaq News Agency that the Prime Minister’s visit to Washington represented a remarkable political success, adding that al-Zaidi received a reception and support that no previous Iraqi Prime Minister had received. Read more…
The Baghdad cliff reveals the dilemma: disarming the factions is impossible on the ground.
2026-08-02
Shafaq News – Special Translation
On July 24, Iraqi forces arrived at the gates of the headquarters of the Special Missions Regiment of the Al-Nujaba Movement in the Jurf al-Nadaf area of Baghdad to carry out a search operation for drones and missiles, but they were unable to enter the compound after leaders in the movement objected to the operation and refused to allow the government force to carry out its mission.
A report by the US-based Al-Monitor website quoted Iraqi security officials as saying that leaders loyal to the movement warned the officers against entering the facility, before armed fighters affiliated with Al-Nujaba surrounded the government force and fired warning shots into the air above their vehicles. Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 8-1-2026
8-1-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff What brought the value of the dinar down? It was Iraq getting placed under US sanctions. US OFAC sanctions very simply brought the value down. What happens when you take the sanctions off? It reinstates back to where it was. In ’03 sanctions devalued it from $3.22 so when you take the sanctions off it should put it right back up again… Read more…
“This is the last night of calm”: Iran warns Israel and 7 other countries
2026-08-01
Shafaq News – Tehran
Former Iranian negotiator and political adviser Mohammad Marandi warned on Saturday that any attack targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran would be met with a response that would include vital infrastructure in Israel, several Gulf states, and possibly Jordan.
Marandi said in a post on the “X” platform, which was followed by Shafaq News Agency, that “based on the statements of the administration of US President Donald Trump, it seems very likely that this will be the last night of calm in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, the UAE, and perhaps the Sultanate of Oman.” Read more…
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Saudi media: Jordan informs Iraq it will strike “Iranian militias” if they attack its territory
2026-08-01
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Saudi Arabia’s Al Arabiya channel quoted an official Jordanian source on Saturday evening as saying that Amman had informed Iraq that it would target what it called “Iranian militias” if they carried out attacks against Jordanian territory.
According to the source, Jordan also informed the Iraqi side of information regarding “plans by militias preparing to target its territory.”
The source added, according to the channel, that Amman expects Iraq to take the necessary measures to “stop these militias in their tracks.” Read more…
Turkish exporters: Recent agreements with Iraq will have a positive impact on markets
2026-08-01
Shafaq News – Ankara
Turkish industrialists and exporters welcomed the agreements signed with Iraq on Saturday, stressing that they will provide new opportunities to boost trade and investment and support economic development in the region.
The head of the Southeastern Anatolia Exporters Association in Turkey, Mete Akcan, said in a statement that the agreements signed following the meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on July 28 do not only affect the transport and logistics sector, but also extend to agriculture, customs, investment and energy. Read more…
Parliament gives al-Zaydi until the end of August to fill the vacant ministerial posts… Rights: The arguments are unacceptable
8-1-2026
Information/Special..
The parliamentary Rights Bloc revealed a parliamentary move demanding the resolution of the vacant ministries file this August, while confirming that the campaign to collect signatures, which has exceeded seventy-five deputies, is continuing without stopping to ensure its passage in Parliament soon.
MP Mohammed Al-Hasnawi, from the bloc, stated in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency that the Rights Bloc and other MPs have adopted a campaign to collect signatures, which have reached 75 MPs, and will be submitted to the Parliament Presidency in the next few days Read more…
Maliki’s coalition: Rumors about al-Zidi’s resignation aim to undermine the unity of the framework.
8-1-2026
Information/Baghdad…
State of Law Coalition member Salah Boushi confirmed on Saturday that reports circulating about Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi threatening to resign are unconfirmed, considering their dissemination an attempt to disrupt political harmony.
Boushi told the Information Agency, “The unconfirmed reports circulating about Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi threatening to resign only serve those seeking to disrupt the harmony and political Read more…
