Iraq announces the launch of the “Starlink” service.

Iraq announces the launch of the “Starlink” service.

2026-07-29

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The head of the executive body of the Media and Communications Commission, Baligh Abu Kalal, announced on Wednesday the actual launch of the “Starlink” satellite internet service in Iraq.

Abu Kalal said in a post published on the “X” platform: “With God’s blessing, the Starlink service has now been officially launched in Iraq.” Read more…

The US Embassy warns its citizens: Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism and kidnapping.

The US Embassy warns its citizens: Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism and kidnapping.

2026-07-29

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The US mission in Baghdad renewed its warning to American citizens on Wednesday against traveling to Iraq due to what it described as “terrorism, kidnapping and armed conflict,” noting the “limited” ability of the United States to provide them with assistance.

In a security alert issued today, the mission said that “Iranian-backed militia groups have launched attacks from Iraqi territory targeting locations inside Iraq and in the region,” stressing that these attacks pose serious risks to public safety. Read more…

Al-Sadr calls on the Revolutionary Guard and militias to stop dragging Iraq into the regional conflict.

Al-Sadr calls on the Revolutionary Guard and militias to stop dragging Iraq into the regional conflict.

2026-07-29

Shafaq News – Najaf
On Wednesday, Shiite nationalist leader Muqtada al-Sadr called on the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and “militias” not to drag Iraq into the regional conflict, demanding that the government impose state sovereignty and control security.

In a statement seen by Shafaq News Agency, Sadr said that Iraq is “the land of holy sites,” calling on the Revolutionary Guard not to bomb Iraqi territory as long as it is “not a launching point for bombing the Islamic Republic.” He also called on “unruly militias” not to give Read more…

Al-Zaydi suspends his visit to Riyadh after the US-Saudi bombing of Popular Mobilization Forces positions.

Al-Zaydi suspends his visit to Riyadh after the US-Saudi bombing of Popular Mobilization Forces positions.

2026-07-29

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi decided on Wednesday to suspend his planned official visit to Riyadh, following joint airstrikes by US and Saudi forces targeting Popular Mobilization Forces positions inside Iraqi territory.

An informed government source told Shafaq News Agency that the decision came as a direct response to the recent security developments that the country witnessed at dawn today, including halting all arrangements related to the government delegation and the talks Read more…

After the bombing of Iraq, Egypt supports Saudi Arabia.

After the bombing of Iraq, Egypt supports Saudi Arabia.

2026-07-29

Shafaq News – Cairo
Egypt announced on Wednesday its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and Jordan, condemning the attacks that targeted oil facilities in the Kingdom and the attacks that targeted Jordan, describing them as a violation of international law and an escalation that threatens the security of the region.

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that it condemns “in the strongest terms” the targeting of oil facilities in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Read more…

Why have small denominations disappeared from the markets? Al-Zaydi’s advisor reveals the reasons.

Why have small denominations disappeared from the markets? Al-Zaydi’s advisor reveals the reasons.

2026-07-29

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, revealed on Wednesday the reasons for the scarcity of small denominations of currency in Iraqi markets, stressing that this is mainly related to their paper nature and the high speed of their circulation, which leads to their deterioration within a short period of time.

Saleh told Shafaq News Agency that issuing currency in its various denominations is one of the core tasks of the Central Bank of Iraq, which is responsible for managing the currency and providing the necessary liquidity Read more…

Strong stances from faction leaders against the American-Saudi strikes on Iraq

Strong stances from faction leaders against the American-Saudi strikes on Iraq

2026-07-29

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Reactions continued on Wednesday from political forces and armed factions in Iraq, condemning the joint bombing by Saudi and American forces that targeted headquarters belonging to the Popular Mobilization Forces, which resulted in dozens of casualties among its members, both dead and wounded.

For his part, the Secretary-General of the Badr Organization, Hadi al-Amiri, condemned the attack in an official statement, saying that it was “a sinful and unjustified attack that targeted the sovereignty of Iraq and its armed forces with the support of American aircraft,” urging the government to “take a firm and decisive stance towards this aggression.” Read more…

From Shalamcheh to Khosravi: How did Iraqi prime ministers kill the “Al-Faw Port”?

From Shalamcheh to Khosravi: How did Iraqi prime ministers kill the “Al-Faw Port”?

2026-07-29

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On official maps, the Grand Faw Port appears to be Iraq’s gateway to the world, a starting point for a trade route intended to transport goods from the Gulf to Europe in about 20 days less than traditional routes. But on the ground, successive Iraqi governments have been drawing different lines.

While Baghdad is spending billions of dollars on building the port and the development road extending towards Turkey, it has simultaneously moved towards establishing railway lines linking Read more…

Popular Mobilization Forces: 20 members martyred and 32 others wounded in US-Saudi attacks

Popular Mobilization Forces: 20 members martyred and 32 others wounded in US-Saudi attacks

7-29-2026

The Popular Mobilization Forces announced on Wednesday the martyrdom of 20 of its members and the injury of 32 others in the American-Saudi attacks. The organization stated in a statement that “the preliminary toll of the terrorist attacks launched by the joint American-Saudi aggression, which targeted a number of official Popular Mobilization Forces headquarters in a number of Iraqi governorates, resulted in the martyrdom of at least (20) fighters, and the injury of (32) others.”

She added, “According to the information that was collected, the attacks targeted the headquarters of the commission in the governorates of Baghdad, Wasit, Nineveh, Basra, Kirkuk, Karbala, and Diyala, which also resulted in Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 7-28-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 7-28-2026

7-28-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] OMAR: On TV the confirmed proposal removes the three zeros at a conversion of 1,000 to 1 ratio. That is 1,000 old IQD notes to 1 new IQD note. Everything converts proportionally…bank account..prices…wages…contracts. The exchange rate re-expresses the same way. 1,310 IQD against the American dollar becomes $1.31 new IQD against the dollar…They’re telling us purchasing power is preserved. This is accounting simplification they said not a wealth event on its own. FRANK: But it will be for you [international investors]. But it gives the citizens of Iraq a fair chance…This is the education to the citizens of Iraq. Read more…

Al-Zaydi and Erdogan agree to begin implementing the “Development Road” and to organize meetings of the “Water Committee”.

Al-Zaydi and Erdogan agree to begin implementing the “Development Road” and to organize meetings of the “Water Committee”.

2026-07-28

Shafaq News – Ankara
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed on Tuesday evening to begin implementing the “Strategic Development Road” project and to continue regular meetings of the joint standing committee between the two countries concerned with the water issue.

Al-Zaydi’s media office stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that extensive joint talks took place between the two sides at the Presidential Complex in the Turkish capital, Ankara, which included initiating the implementation of the “Strategic Development Road” project, as well as files related to Read more…

Exclusive: Türkiye awaits tangible results from al-Zaidi’s visit, not limited to protocols like previous ones.

Exclusive: Türkiye awaits tangible results from al-Zaidi’s visit, not limited to protocols like previous ones.

2026-07-28

Shafaq News – Ankara
Turkish political analyst Cukukoglu revealed on Tuesday that the development road project topped the agenda of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi’s visit to Ankara, stressing that the latter expressed its desire for the visit to lead to practical results in the water, security and energy files.

Oglu told Shafaq News Agency that “the visit is very important, and witnessed an official reception from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Palace. The reception was warm and at a high level, reflecting Ankara’s interest in strengthening cooperation with Baghdad.” Read more…

The Democratic Party: Tehran rejected Baghdad’s request to allow ships carrying Iraqi oil to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Democratic Party: Tehran rejected Baghdad’s request to allow ships carrying Iraqi oil to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-07-28

Alsumaria News
A politician from the Kurdistan Democratic Party confirmed on Tuesday that Tehran Request rejected Baghdad Allowing ships loaded with Iraqi oil to pass through Strait of Hormuz.
Party member Wafaa Mohammed told [the media outlet] Alsumaria News, that “Iran Iraq’s request to allow ships carrying Iraqi oil to pass through was rejected. Strait of Hormuz “Is this how you repay kindness?” he asked.

He added that Iraq It was the lifeblood of the Iranian economy and provided significant assistance to Iran during Read more…

Al-Jalabi: Maliki will not go to parliament before reaching an agreement on passing the remaining ministries.

Al-Jalabi: Maliki will not go to parliament before reaching an agreement on passing the remaining ministries.

7-28-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Zuhair al-Jalabi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed that the head of his coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, will not go to parliament to complete the cabinet before an understanding and agreement is reached on passing the remaining candidates in al-Zidi’s cabinet.

Al-Jalabi told Al-Maalouma that “the parliamentary session to grant confidence to the government witnessed a conspiracy and a power struggle by parties within the coordination framework with other parties from the Sunni bloc, represented by Al-Halbousi, as they worked to obstruct a third Read more…

Al-Abadi’s coalition: Party interests are hindering the completion of the government.

Al-Abadi’s coalition: Party interests are hindering the completion of the government.

7-28-2026

The spokesman for the Victory Coalition, Aqeel al-Rudaini, called on political forces Tuesday to set aside personal differences and work toward completing the government’s cabinet.
Al-Rudaini told the Information Agency, “All political parties must overcome their differences and narrow partisan interests, and focus on supporting the completion of the ministerial structure without delay.”
He added, “Completing the cabinet is a fundamental and crucial step Read more…

Al-Shammari calls on Al-Zaydi to reveal the names of the “corruption kingpins” involved in stealing public funds.

Al-Shammari calls on Al-Zaydi to reveal the names of the “corruption kingpins” involved in stealing public funds.

7-28-2026

Information/Baghdad..
On Tuesday, MP Mohammed Al-Shammari, from the parliamentary services bloc, called on Prime Minister Ali Al-Zidi to reveal the names of the “corruption kingpins” involved in looting and stealing public funds.

Al-Shammari told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the Prime Minister must take bold and direct steps in the fight against corruption, by announcing the identities of the entities and individuals involved in major cases to the public.”

He added that “delaying the disclosure of these names gives corrupt individuals Read more…

Trump: If Iran doesn’t make a deal with us, I will complete the military mission.

Trump: If Iran doesn’t make a deal with us, I will complete the military mission.

2026-07-28

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday that the United States had held “good talks” with Iran, arguing that reaching an agreement with them was better than “destroying what’s left of the country,” but he threatened to resume military action if negotiations failed.

In an interview with Fox News, Trump explained that “it is better to reach an agreement with Iran than to destroy the rest of the country,” adding, “If Iran does not make a deal with us, I will come back and finish the job.” Read more…

Al-Zaydi: “The development route” transforms Iraq and Turkey into a link between Asia and Europe

Al-Zaydi: “The development route” transforms Iraq and Turkey into a link between Asia and Europe

2026-07-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi affirmed on Tuesday that the vital development road project transforms Iraq and Turkey into a link connecting Asia and Europe, while also calling for joint management of the water issue between the two countries.

In an article for the official Turkish news agency Anadolu, Al-Zaydi wrote that “during the past decades, the relationship between Iraq and Turkey was presented from the angle of files that need management: security, water, trade, and border movement,” indicating that the region “stands today before a Read more…

Reuters: Oman has presented Iran with a proposal for managing the Strait of Hormuz that includes voluntary fees.

Reuters: Oman has presented Iran with a proposal for managing the Strait of Hormuz that includes voluntary fees.

2026-07-28

Shafaq News – Middle East
Reuters reported on Tuesday that Oman had submitted a proposal to Iran regarding a joint regional mechanism for managing the Strait of Hormuz with voluntary fees.

The agency quoted a Gulf source as saying that Iran “will not exercise unilateral control over the vital waterway, according to the Omani proposal which enjoys regional support.” Read more…

Al-Zaidi arrives in Türkiye on an official visit

Al-Zaidi arrives in Türkiye on an official visit

2026-07-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi arrived in Ankara on Tuesday for an official visit to the Republic of Turkey, leading a high-level government delegation.

The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated in a statement that Al-Zidi will meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and a number of senior Turkish officials to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the areas of economy, water, security and investment, in addition to discussing files and Read more…