Widespread parliamentary discontent with the contents of the State Audit Bureau’s report
7-22-2026
The Information Agency / Baghdad –
MP Riyadh Adai described the report issued by the head of the Federal Board of Supreme Audit regarding the Board’s work as “disappointing” on Wednesday, arguing that it failed to mention the true extent of wasted funds in state institutions.
Adai told the Information Agency, “The report lacked any indication of the actual amount of wasted funds and did not clearly name the officials or entities involved in cases of financial and administrative corruption.”
He added, “There are significant contentious issues in several ministries, including the Ministries of Defense, Read more…
Behind the scenes of the Washington visit: American messages via Baghdad to ease tensions with Iran
7-22-2026
The spokesman for the Victory Coalition, Aqeel al-Rudaini, revealed on Wednesday important behind-the-scenes details and political leaks concerning the visit of al-Zaidi to Washington, D.C., confirming that he carried direct messages between the United States and Iran aimed at de-escalating regional tensions. Al-Rudaini told the Information Agency that “leaks from Washington indicate that al-Zaidi discussed with U.S. President Donald Trump the necessity of returning to the negotiating table and reaching a final and comprehensive agreement that secures navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, given its immense economic importance Read more…
Parliamentary rights committee demands clarifications regarding oil agreements with Washington
7-22-2026
The spokesperson for the Parliamentary Rights Bloc, Miqdad al-Khafaji, revealed on Wednesday that there is a move within the Iraqi Parliament to summon Prime Minister Ali Mohsen al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah to clarify the truth behind the reported grant of 500,000 barrels of oil to the United States, as well as the agreements concluded during his recent visit to Washington.
Al-Khafaji told the Information Agency that “Parliament intends to summon the Prime Minister to clarify the truth regarding the reported grant of 500,000 barrels of oil to the United States, in addition to reviewing the details of the signed agreements, Read more…
Trump threatens Iran: Any attack in the Strait of Hormuz will be met with the bombing of vital facilities.
2026-07-22
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to strike vital facilities in Iran in the event of any new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said in a press statement: “We will respond to an Iranian attack on any ship in the Strait of Hormuz by bombing a bridge or power station, including near or inside Tehran.”
Earlier on Wednesday, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the completion of the eleventh Read more…
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The Lebanese president, speaking from Washington, sets three conditions for disarming Hezbollah.
2026-07-22
Shafaq News – Washington
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun affirmed on Wednesday that disarming Hezbollah is possible if there is genuine political will, and that this requires three essential elements.
Aoun explained, during a dinner hosted by the Lebanese Ambassador to Washington, Hamada Mouawad, in his honor and that of the accompanying Lebanese delegation, that these elements are the removal of the Israeli occupation from Lebanese territory, the Lebanese army assuming full control over all areas, and the implementation of a reconstruction program Read more…
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Al-Zaidi reveals the “advice” he gave to Trump: We don’t want Iraq to be a failed state.
2026-07-22
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi affirmed on Wednesday that his government rejects Iraq becoming a “failed state,” stressing the need to continue fighting corruption and bear “all the consequences,” while revealing that he advised US President Donald Trump against launching a military strike against Iran.
In an interview with The Atlantic, al-Zaidi said he advised Trump against launching a military strike against Iran, stressing that Iraq should be a meeting point, not an arena of hostility, between Washington and Tehran. Read more…
Kurdistan receives approximately 388,000 tons of wheat… and a plan to market the surplus through local companies.
2026-07-22
Shafaq News – Erbil
The Ministry of Trade and Industry in the Kurdistan Regional Government announced on Wednesday the completion of the phase of receiving the allocated share of the wheat crop from the federal government, while revealing an agreement with local companies to receive the surplus quantities and market them inside and outside Iraq, in light of a production season that it described as “abundant”.
The Director General of Trade in the region, Nawzad Sheikh Kamil, said during a press conference Read more…
The corruption file threatens to derail the entire system… Al-Zaydi intends to refer a list of 12 prominent political figures to the judiciary.
2026-07-22
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Informed sources revealed on Wednesday that a meeting is expected to bring together Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi with the forces of the Coordination Framework to discuss the details related to the anti-corruption file, and the mechanisms that would end the manifestations of political immunity for those accused of involvement in suspicions of wasting public funds.
Sources told Shafaq News Agency that the meeting focuses on building a clear mechanism to “lift political immunity from those involved in corruption cases or suspicions, regardless of their positions and political or party affiliation,” Read more…
Baghdad announces al-Zaidi’s regional visit schedule: Iran tomorrow, then Türkiye… and talk of Syria is premature.
2026-07-22
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi announced on Wednesday that Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi will travel to Iran on Thursday for an official visit, stressing that it is still too early to talk about setting a date for an official visit to Syria.
Al-Aboudi said in a press conference attended by a correspondent from Shafaq News Agency that the visit will include discussions on a number of bilateral and regional issues, particularly Read more…
Iraq leads the growth of the Gulf development projects market with an addition of $15 billion.
2026-07-22
Shafaq News – London
The latest index from the British magazine “Med Projects” for projects shows that Iraq leads the region’s markets in terms of the growth of the development and infrastructure projects market during the period between June 19 and July 17, 2026.
According to the magazine’s data, Iraq topped the list of best-performing markets in the region, recording the largest absolute increase in the projects market of $15 billion, bringing the total value of projects under planning and implementation to $444 billion, achieving growth of 3.4%. Read more…
Following Lukoil’s withdrawal, Chevron is nearing the development of the West Qurna/2 field.
2026-07-22
Shafaq News – Basra
Basra Oil Company announced on Wednesday that progress has been made in negotiations with US company Chevron to develop the West Qurna/2 field, confirming that there are no obstacles to concluding the final contract, while noting that Total Energy continues to implement its oil and electricity projects in the governorate.
Basra Oil Company Director General Basim Abdul Karim told Shafaq News Agency that the company will temporarily manage the West Qurna/2 field for six months, following the withdrawal of the Russian Read more…
Following Al-Zaidi’s visits: Promising opportunities for playing a regional and international role
2026-07-22
Shafaq News – Special Translation
Iraq’s role as a strategic link is escalating, but in addition to that, according to the Australian website “The Conversation”, it can turn the external competition around it into a meeting point and coexistence between these powers.
After the Australian website, in a report translated by Shafaq News Agency, pointed to the visits made by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, or that he intends to make, to both the United States, where he “charmed” US President Donald Trump, and Tehran, where he intends to do the same with Iranian leaders, along with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Syria, it said that his American visit Read more…
Al-Zidi reveals a plan to establish an Iraqi-German fund to finance industrial development projects.
2026-07-22
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi revealed on Wednesday that there is a move to establish a joint Iraqi-German fund to finance Iraqi industry development projects by the German side.
The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that Al-Zaidi held telephone talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, which addressed bilateral relations and ways to develop them in various fields and sectors, especially economic, trade and investment, in addition to cooperation on the migration issue. Read more…
The Iraqi government issues new decisions
7-22-2026
The Iraqi government issued new decisions on Tuesday (July 21, 2026), including voting to terminate the assignment of the head of the Federal Public Service Council and his deputy.
The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated in a statement that “Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi chaired the eleventh regular session of the Council of Ministers on Tuesday evening, during which developments in the country were discussed, the topics on the agenda were reviewed, and the necessary directives and decisions were made regarding them.” Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 7-21-2026
7-21-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff An audit on the budget periods from 2012- to 2025…They’ve never done an audit of this level before in the history of this investment…They’re going to review this audit at today’s session of parliament. Very significant towards your investment…What they’re reviewing in today’s session of parliament is very significant towards them going international…This is something they would do only if they’re really preparing to adjust their currency’s value. Read more…
Two Saudi oil tankers change course after Yemeni warnings
7-21-2026
Information/Follow-up…
Shipping data from the London Stock Exchange Group showed that two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude and bound for China and India changed course on Tuesday, turning back in the Red Sea towards the Suez Canal, following a warning issued by the Houthis.
According to Reuters, the tankers’ change of course came after the Houthis announced on Monday a ban on maritime traffic linked to Saudi Arabia, a move that could open a new front in the regional conflict and increase the risks facing global energy supplies Read more…
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Coordination framework: Increasing US pressure regarding the cabinet formation.
7-21-2026
Information / Baghdad…
Ali al-Zubaidi, a member of the Coordination Framework, revealed on Tuesday that there is increasing American pressure regarding the completion of the cabinet, noting that this pressure is related to the selection of the nine remaining ministers.
Al-Zubaidi told the Information Agency, “There is increasing American pressure regarding the selection of the nine remaining ministers to complete Prime Minister Ali Abdullah Saleh’s cabinet.”
He added that “the issue of completing the cabinet formation is receiving significant attention at the present time, Read more…
Al-Muslawi: The framework is pushing for the vacant ministries to be filled in a “single package”.
7-21-2026
The spokesperson for the Reconstruction and Development parliamentary bloc, Firas al-Muslawi, revealed on Tuesday that there is parliamentary and political pressure from the Coordination Framework to vote on the candidates for the vacant ministerial posts as a single package. He indicated that resolving the issue requires consensus among the political blocs. Al-Muslawi told the Information Agency that “the Coordination Framework emphasized during its meeting on Monday evening the necessity of voting on the remaining ministerial candidates as a single package.” He explained that Read more…
Al-Moussawi: The 2027 budget will take into account reducing the deficit and maximizing revenues.
7-21-2026
The Information Agency / Baghdad…
MP Ahmed al-Moussawi revealed today, Tuesday, the fate of the 2026 budget, confirming that the Parliament will vote on the schedules for the remainder of the current year, while the 2027 budget will be voted on at the beginning of next year.
Al-Moussawi told the Information Agency, “The current fiscal year is nearing its end, and therefore the Parliament will vote on the schedules for the remaining period Read more…
A deputy calls on al-Zaydi to launch a “new offensive” against senior corrupt officials.
7-21-2026
The Information Agency / Baghdad –
MP Mahmoud al-Shammari called on Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi on Tuesday to launch a new campaign targeting high-ranking corrupt officials, stressing the need to continue pursuing corruption cases without exception.
Al-Shammari told the Information Agency, “The current stage requires taking more decisive measures to hold those involved in corruption cases accountable, especially the bigwigs who caused the squandering Read more…
