Diyala: Delayed salaries revive “debt ledgers” and paralyze market activity
2026-08-01
Shafaq News – Diyala
With the delay in paying salaries in most state institutions, the last days of the month have turned into a heavy waiting period for thousands of families who depend on a fixed government income, while the effects of the crisis have begun to go beyond homes to be reflected in the markets, where purchasing activity has declined and requests for selling on credit have increased, amid fears that the current delay will turn into a recurring pattern during the coming months.
In the markets of Baquba, the capital of Diyala Governorate, shop owners do not need an official announcement to know whether salaries have been released or not, as the movement of shoppers reveals this quickly. Read more…
The United States warns its citizens in the Middle East and urges them to prepare for possible departure.
8-1-2026
The United States on Saturday urged American citizens in the Middle East to exercise extreme caution and raise their level of vigilance amid escalating security tensions in the region. The United States stressed that “the security situation in the Middle East remains complex, with the potential for unexpected escalation,” noting that “American citizens should be prepared for the possibility of flight cancellations, temporary airspace closures, and travel disruptions.”
She added that “some airlines in the region have postponed the resumption of their previous flight Read more…
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Ministry of Oil: Tripartite agreement to resume exports via Ceyhan with a capacity of 750,000 barrels per day
8-1-2026
The Ministry of Oil announced on Saturday the objectives of its minister’s visit to Turkey at the head of a government delegation, indicating that the aim of the visit is to conclude a one-year agreement to sustain oil exports through the Ceyhan port. The spokesman for the Ministry of Oil, Salim al-Rikabi, told the official agency that “a high-level Iraqi delegation headed by the Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Basim Muhammad Khudair, went to Turkey to sign a temporary agreement for one year, as a prelude to concluding a comprehensive and long-term agreement Read more…
Ministry of Oil: Agreement signed for transporting and loading Iraqi crude oil via the Ceyhan pipeline
8-1-2026
Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair is heading to the Republic of Turkey today, Saturday, to sign an agreement for the transport and loading of Iraqi crude oil via the Ceyhan pipeline. The Ministry of Oil stated in a statement published by the official agency that “the Minister of Oil is heading to Turkey Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 7-31-2026
7-31-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 [California bank story] I got a call yesterday …he wanted to meet with me one on one…I’ve already done business with them through investments but this was a higher up VP. I went to his office in downtown…The question he asked first was, you’ve been a customer with us for a long time…along with owning all of these dinars? I was like, yeah, but you already know that…what’s the reason for the meeting?…He said, from our conversation you know we’re getting pretty close. He said, the main reason why I brought you here today is to show you. He turned his PC screen around and showed me a list of numbers and a list of names and codes. He said, do you know the code for the Iraq dinar? I said, yeah…the color of IQD was in red. The numbers did not start with a decimal point and there were no zeros on that screen for the IQD. Read more…
Iraq plans to increase its electricity production to 35,000 megawatts.
7-31-2026
Information/Baghdad
The Ministry of Electricity announced on Friday a plan of two tracks and five axes to add 7,000 megawatts and raise production to 35,000 by 2030.
The spokesman for the Ministry of Electricity, Ahmed Turki, said that “the ministry’s plan within the government program aims to add about 7,000 megawatts to the national grid, to reach a production of 35,000 megawatts by 2030,” noting that “the plan comes within the government program, and aims to increase production capacities through 5 axes that include expanding Read more…
“Living with parents”: An emergency solution that plagues couples in Iraq
2026-07-31
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Economic conditions and high rental prices are pushing many young Iraqis who are about to get married or who are newly married to live with their families, due to their inability to rent independent homes.
Over time, social, psychological, and familial problems associated with this type of housing emerge, particularly given the limited space of the homes. Many houses in the capital, Baghdad, range between 50 and 100 square meters, an area that, according to citizens, is insufficient to accommodate an additional family. Read more…
US Treasury: We will target Iranian funds around the world
2026-07-31
Shafaq News – Washington
US Treasury Secretary Scott Besent pledged on Friday to target Iranian funds worldwide.
Besent added in an interview with Fox News that there is a lot of Iranian money circulating and we will track it down.
The administration of US President Donald Trump believes that economic sanctions are more effective than military Read more…
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A former deputy confirms there are understandings regarding the timing of finalizing the cabinet and the American withdrawal.
7-31-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Hussein Ali confirmed the existence of political understandings regarding the timelines for finalizing the cabinet and the American withdrawal from Iraq, noting optimism for achieving positive results in the coming days.
Ali told Al-Maalouma, “Iraq has set important timelines related to finalizing the cabinet, in addition to the American withdrawal from Iraqi territory. In return, Washington has set conditions for Baghdad to withdraw its forces Read more…
Al-Sarraj: Current circumstances necessitate creating a conducive environment and expediting the formation of the cabinet.
7-31-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Political analyst Ibrahim al-Sarraj believes that current circumstances necessitate creating a conducive environment and expediting the formation of the cabinet, particularly the security ministries.
Al-Sarraj told Al-Maalouma, “The lack of political momentum toward finalizing the cabinet is not related to the corruption campaign that has targeted a number of officials and members of parliament, as disagreements among political parties regarding the cabinet had already occurred before the campaign began.” Read more…
The Finance Minister tells Iraqis frankly: We are facing a problem in providing salaries and we are looking for solutions.
2026-07-31
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, Iraqi Finance Minister Faleh al-Sari revealed a real financial deficit that is hindering the completion of salary payments for employees, retirees, and social welfare beneficiaries, noting that the total monthly obligations for salaries amount to about 7 trillion and 800 billion dinars.
Al-Sari explained, during discussions with MP Haider Al-Mutairi of Ashraqa Kanoun, which addressed a number of financial and economic issues, that the Ministry of Finance had disbursed Read more…
Following the shocking statements of the Minister of Health, a call is made to the “loyalists” for an Iranian exception for Iraq in the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-07-31
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi politician Dhafer al-Ani called on Friday for parties close to the regime in Tehran to allow Iraqi crude oil shipments to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. This comes in conjunction with statements made by the Iraqi Minister of Health regarding the government’s financial deficit in providing medicines, basic supplies, and monthly salaries for workers in the health sector.
In a post on the X website, Al-Ani described the minister’s statements as “the resounding cry of the Minister Read more…
20,000 of them are Moroccans… 49,000 migrants crossed into Spain in 24 hours
2026-07-31
Shafaq News – Madrid
The Spanish Interior Ministry announced on Friday that approximately 49,000 migrants had managed to infiltrate the Ceuta enclave in North Africa during the past 24 hours .
The Spanish Interior Ministry said migrants poured in from Morocco by sea and land and were able to sneak across the border, according to Reuters.
Meanwhile, sources in law enforcement agencies in the Spanish city of Ceuta in North Africa revealed Read more…
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Following Al-Rafidain Bank, Al-Rasheed Bank will open its branches on Friday and Saturday to continue disbursing salaries.
2026-07-31
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Al-Rasheed Bank announced that it will continue to provide its banking services and open a number of its branches on Friday and Saturday to complete the procedures for raising the salaries of state employees and completing related transactions.
The bank confirmed in an official statement that its staff in the relevant branches and departments continue their work during the weekend to ensure the completion of all salary Read more…
Due to the influx of migrants, Italy calls for the suspension of Spain’s membership in the Schengen Agreement.
2026-07-31
Shafaq News – Rome
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for the suspension of Spain’s membership in the European Schengen Area, which allows for free movement without internal borders between member states, due to the influx of tens of thousands of migrants from Morocco into Spain.
Meloni said, “Italy is holding meetings with the relevant authorities, and once the meetings are over, we will be ready to act, including taking exceptional measures, such as suspending Read more…
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Al-Zaydi recalls the “Anfal of the Barzani family” and praises the federal democratic system in Iraq.
2026-07-31
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi issued a statement on Friday commemorating the “Anfal of the Barzani people” in the Kurdistan Region, while praising the federal democratic system in Iraq.
Al-Zaydi said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency: “The memory of our Iraqi people in general, and our Kurdish people in particular, is passing over the 43rd anniversary of the Baathist regime’s crime against the Kurdish national movement, the genocide Read more…
Al-Zaydi’s resignation is false. Source: Fabricated rumors spread by “brokers and thieves” to weaken his position.
2026-07-31
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A high-ranking source in the Iraqi government refuted on Friday the news and information circulating about Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi threatening to resign from his position due to the pressures he faces in several files, including combating the rampant financial and administrative corruption in state departments and institutions.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that none of the news and reports circulating in this regard are true, noting that Read more…
Electricity in Iraq… Between trillions spent, corrupt contracts, and a lost national vision
7-31-2026
Researcher: Shatha Khalil
The electricity crisis in Iraq is no longer merely a recurring service problem that arises with rising temperatures; it has become a key indicator of the efficiency with which the state manages its economic resources. Since 2003, successive Iraqi governments have spent hundreds of billions of dollars on this sector, yet the result remains daily power outages, millions of citizens’ reliance on private generators, and the continued importation of gas and electricity. This paradox raises a fundamental question: how can a country that is one of the world’s largest oil producers be unable to provide a stable electricity supply? Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 7-30-2026
7-30-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 [San Antonio, Texas Bank Story] I spotted a De LaRue machine on the counter. I was like, is that a new machine? She said no…I’ve had it for about a year but it just got a major update…The bank manager said, you know we’ve been itching to use this new software update. Why don’t you coming in tomorrow and test it out…The next day I came in with all my IQD and Vietnam dong…We ran through the IQD first. It liked everything except for two bills. She said the machine didn’t say they were counterfeit, so I’m not going to confiscate these two bills, but it’s probably because they’re worn or maybe a corner is bent or something…I said ok…let me see if it will take my smaller…250s, 500s, 1000s, 5000s and 10,000 bills. She ran them through with no problem except for one bill. It was a 1,000 note and it was a little worn… Read more…
Al-Halawi: Combating corruption requires continuous efforts, not just a single campaign.
7-30-2026
Information/Baghdad…
MP Habib al-Halawi commented today, Thursday, on Prime Minister al-Zaidi’s anti-corruption campaign, questioning the fate of the stolen and looted funds from 2003 until his rise to power. He pointed out that the success of anti-corruption efforts requires dealing with all those involved without exception, regardless of their political affiliations or positions, stressing the necessity of applying the law to everyone.
Al-Halawi told the Information Agency, “The fight against corruption must extend to all those involved, whatever their names or political affiliations, Read more…
