Conditions for weapons: Factions open negotiations with the tripartite framework committee (exclusive)
2026-09-02
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Wednesday the latest developments in the dialogue being conducted by the tripartite committee formed within the coordination framework with the armed factions, with the aim of reaching understandings regarding the organization and management of the weapons file and limiting it to the state.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the factions showed some flexibility in their position on the disarmament Read more…
The Parliamentary Finance Committee: The draft borrowing law has been sent to the Cabinet for legal review and scrutiny.
9-2-2026
The Parliamentary Finance Committee confirmed on Wednesday that the draft borrowing law has been sent to the Council of Ministers for study and legal review before its first reading in Parliament. The committee indicated that the law pertains only to external borrowing to support important strategic projects. Nasser Turki, a member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, stated in a statement to the official news agency that “the draft borrowing law submitted Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-1-2026
9-1-2026 Newshound Guru Stephen Question: “My bank i have 2 accts I had an appt with the wealth manager and he showed me on his computer that they don’t exchange Foreign currency… so your saying to wait and check when it values?” Stephen: Some branches might not verify currency on site, so you need to find out which branches do on site verification… Read more…
Article 140 and the security file: 12 demands from the Khanaqin delegation to the President of the Republic (Exclusive)
2026-09-01
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Informed sources reported on Tuesday that a delegation comprising political forces from Kurdish parties, political figures, and activists from Khanaqin presented a paper containing 12 demands regarding the security, administrative, and service conditions in Khanaqin and the areas covered by Article 140 of the Constitution during their meeting with the President of the Republic at the Peace Palace in Baghdad. Read more…
US Treasury Secretary: The Strait of Hormuz will be “worthless” within two years
2026-09-01
Shafaq News – Washington
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bisent said on Tuesday that the importance of the Strait of Hormuz will decline within two years, as reliance on oil pipelines expands, amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran in recent days.
“In two years, Hormuz will be a worthless waterway,” said Bessent during a panel discussion on the sidelines of the G20 meetings in North Carolina, adding that Iran is trying to use the strait “as a choke point.” Read more…
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China tells Iran: We are keen to protect our own interests.
9-1-2026
The Chinese government informed its Iranian counterpart today (Tuesday, September 1, 2026) that it is “keen to protect its own interests” against the sanctions that the United States has begun to impose on Iran.
According to the Telegram channel of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi informed his Iranian counterpart that the Chinese government calls for an end to the war in all its forms and affirms that sanctions “will not resolve the six-month-long conflict.” Read more…
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Maliki’s coalition withdraws its appeal to the Federal Court regarding the ministers of interior and education, leaving the decision to parliament.
9-1-2026
Information / Baghdad..
On Tuesday, Jassim Mohammed Jaafar, a leader in the State of Law Coalition, revealed that his coalition had withdrawn its appeal to the Federal Court regarding doubts about the vote counting process for candidates for the Ministries of Interior and Defense.
Jaafar told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “it was agreed to refer the authority to re-nominate Qasim Atta and Amer Al-Khazai to the House of Representatives, to decide through a voting process on the option of re-nomination or not.” Read more…
Shahid: Political disagreements over the creation of deputy prime minister positions
9-1-2026
Information / Baghdad..
Member of Parliament, Ahmed Shaheed, confirmed on Tuesday that the issue of appointing deputies to the Prime Minister has not yet been resolved, suggesting that political forces will begin discussions on this issue after the vote to complete Al-Zidi’s cabinet.
Shahid told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “There is a political trend emerging towards appointing deputies for Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi, but the idea is still under discussion and has not yet taken an official stance.” Read more…
Al-Zaydi’s advisor: The 2027 budget will be the most difficult for Iraq.
9-1-2026
Information / Baghdad..
The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed on Tuesday that the government is moving towards enacting a new law that regulates borrowing, grants, and sources of funding, while indicating that the salaries of employees are fully secured until the end of 2026.
Saleh told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “Iraq has sufficient mechanisms to finance basic financial obligations, but the 2027 budget will be the most difficult for the country, given the continued Read more…
Parliamentary Finance Committee: No concerns regarding salaries; 2027 budget under preparation
9-1-2026
The Information Agency/Baghdad –
Member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Mohammed al-Shammari, revealed on Tuesday that there is ongoing communication between the committee and the Ministry of Finance regarding the date for submitting the 2027 budget draft to Parliament. He predicted it would arrive in Parliament by mid-October, while also reassuring the public about the security of employee salaries.
Al-Shammari told the Information Agency, “There is continuous communication between the Finance Committee and the Ministry of Finance regarding the date for submitting Read more…
US State Department: Iraq has begun a new path under al-Zaidi’s leadership, and we aspire to a strong partnership.
2026-09-01
Shafaq News – Washington
The US State Department confirmed on Tuesday that Iraq has begun a new path under the leadership of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, in full cooperation with the United States.
A State Department spokesman said, according to a statement from the department’s press office: “As President Trump made clear during his hosting of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi during his historic visit on July 14, the United States strongly supports his vision of ensuring a brighter future for all Iraqis, preventing attacks in or from Iraq, and building a strong and mutually beneficial U.S.-Iraqi partnership.” Read more…
The coordination framework sets the date for completing the government formation and voting on it.
2026-09-01
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Coordination Framework set a date on Monday for completing the formation of the government and voting on it, while discussing the repercussions of the war in the region and the disruption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
The framework stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that it held its regular meeting No. (292), Monday, at the office of the Secretary-General of the Badr Organization, Hadi al-Amiri, in the presence of the Prime Minister, Ali al-Zaidi, to discuss the latest developments at the local and international levels. Read more…
Worth $800 million, the US approves the sale of military helicopters to Iraq.
2026-09-01
Shafaq News – Washington
The US State Department announced that it has approved the sale of $800 million worth of military helicopters to Iraq.
The ministry said in a statement that the prime contractor would be Bell Textron, based in Fort Worth, Texas. Read more…
Iran: We will abide by the memorandum of understanding if America does the same.
2026-09-01
Shafaq News – Follow-up
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that his country would abide by the ceasefire agreement if America did the same.
Pezeshkian added during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek on Tuesday that Tehran would immediately reciprocate if the United States returned to its commitments under the interim agreement signed last June, according to the Iranian Students’ News Agency. Read more…
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In a final farewell message, Harris stated that the partnership with Iraq revolves around preserving its sovereignty and supporting its stability.
2026-09-01
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The US Chargé d’Affaires in Baghdad, Joshua Harris, sent a final farewell message to the Iraqis on Tuesday, on the occasion of the end of his mission, in which he affirmed his country’s continued support for Iraq’s sovereignty and the strengthening of bilateral cooperation in a way that guarantees the common interests of the two peoples.
Harris said in a video message broadcast by the US Embassy: “It has been an honor to represent the United States Read more…
From the nation’s treasury to hidden accounts: Who is behind the silence surrounding the smuggling of Iraq’s looted funds?
2026-09-01 01:35
Duaa Hazzaa Al-Jabri
In Iraq, corruption is no longer just numbers written in audit reports, nor files piled high on institutional shelves until they gather dust over the years. Corruption has become, in its most insidious form, a “financial memory of an entire nation,” a memory that cannot be read in words alone, but through accounts, transfers, real estate, companies, and funds that left their homeland and then learned how to hide behind names that do not tell the whole truth.
Today, when reports speak of an “international committee” tracking corruption funds in Iraq and reviewing the names of political figures and officials, including two former prime ministers, the issue shouldn’t be treated as a mere passing news item Read more…
Contractors in the liberated areas are demanding payment of their dues and warning of project stoppages.
2026-09-01
Shafaq News – Anbar
The Iraqi Contractors Union called on the Prime Minister, Parliament, and Minister of Finance on Tuesday to intervene urgently to disburse the outstanding financial dues owed to companies and contractors contracted with the Reconstruction Fund for Liberated Areas, noting that the delay of some of these dues for more than two years has caused financial damage to contractors and threatened their ability to continue implementing projects. Read more…
The dollar surpasses 211,000 Iranian tomans, raising fears of new US sanctions.
2026-09-01
Shafaq News – Tehran
The US dollar continued its rise in the Iranian free market, exceeding the level of 211,000 tomans, compared to about 200,000 tomans last week, amid continued pressure on the Iranian currency and escalating fears of tightening US sanctions and disruption of external payment channels.
According to the latest prices, the euro reached about 245,000 tomans, while the British pound recorded about Read more…
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The Prime Minister directs that private generators be supplied with fuel at a subsidized price.
9-1-2026
Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi directed on Tuesday that private generators be supplied with fuel at a subsidized price for the month of September. The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated in a statement that “Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi directed today that private generators be supplied with fuel at a quantity of 40 liters per hour/watt, at a subsidized price of 400 dinars per liter, Read more…
Ministry of Oil: Opening the door for reputable companies to explore exploration blocks
9-1-2026
The Middle Oil Company in the Ministry of Oil announced on Tuesday that it is opening the door for reputable companies to explore exploration blocks, while indicating a move towards reaching an understanding with American companies to develop gas fields in the governorates of Diyala and Anbar. The company’s Director General, Muhammad Yassin Hassan, stated in a statement to the official agency that “the ministry will re-evaluate the partners and exploration blocks,” explaining that “what currently exists are Read more…
