The Iraqi Central Bank’s coffers lost 1.3 trillion dinars in four months.
2026-07-20
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Data from the Central Bank of Iraq, released on Monday, showed a sharp decline in cash liquidity within the bank’s vaults during the first four months of 2026, as it fell from 1.907 trillion dinars at the end of December 2025 to 566 billion dinars at the end of April 2026.
According to data seen by Shafaq News Agency, cash liquidity declined to Read more…
The US military announces the death of one of its soldiers in northern Iraq.
7-20-2026
The US military announced on Sunday evening that one of its soldiers had been killed in northern Iraq.
“Two U.S. service members were killed and another is missing in Jordan following an Iranian attack on July 17,” U.S. Central Command said in a statement. “After a thorough search, U.S. military forces located unidentified remains at the site earlier today. The process of examining the remains is ongoing Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 7-19-2026
7-19-2026 Intel Guru Reset Intelligence Al-Zaidi runs a half-built cabinet. Parliament seated 14 of his 23 ministers back in May and stalled on the other 9, interior and defense among them…Until that cabinet is whole there is no new budget, and until there is a new budget the dinar holds at 1,300…The law that would put a real price on the oil, the hydrocarbon law that splits revenue between Baghdad, Erbil and the producing provinces, has been stuck since 2007. al-Zaidi has made it a priority of his program…The plan gets drawn in Washington. The signatures that make it real are still waiting in Baghdad, and the reprice waits behind all of them. Read more…
The ASYCUDA system is about to be activated at the Kurdistan border crossings.
2026/07/19
The Border Crossings and National Product Protection Committee in the House of Representatives expected that the memorandum of understanding between the federal government and the Kurdistan Region regarding the unification of border crossings and the activation of the “ASYCUDA” system would soon be implemented.
Committee member Salwan Taha Aqrawi told Al-Sabah: “There is a memorandum of understanding between the two governments to coordinate Read more…
Launch of a new phase of the Grand Faw Port projects
2026/07/19
The Ministry of Transport announced the launch of a new phase of strategic projects related to the Grand Faw Port, after securing its financial allocations, as part of a government plan aimed at completing the port’s infrastructure and enhancing its operational readiness as a pivotal logistics center in the region.
A source in the ministry’s media office explained that the new package represents the final steps in creating an integrated work environment that meets international standards. The projects include establishing a naval base for traffic management and technical Read more…
The Atomic Energy Agency is investigating an attack on an Iranian nuclear site.
2026-07-19
Shafaq News – Tehran
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced on Sunday that it is investigating reports of an overnight attack on the construction site of the Darkhovein nuclear power plant in Iran.
The agency said in a statement that the facility was in the very early stages of construction and did not contain any nuclear materials at the time of its last inspection.
The Iranian Atomic Energy Organization had previously announced that the United States targeted Read more…
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72 MPs question the oil minister about his agreements in Washington
2026-07-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, Iraqi Member of Parliament Hayam Al-Yasiri submitted a request to the Speaker of Parliament to host the Minister of Oil inside the Parliament building.
According to a document received by Shafaq News Agency, 72 MPs signed the parliamentary request to clarify to the Iraqi Oil Minister the “contracts and memoranda of understanding that were concluded with the American side during the recent visit to Washington, especially those related to the Energy and Development Fund and support for the American strategic reserve.” Read more…
The popular movement criticizes Al-Zaidi’s praise of the American administration and his work to serve Washington’s interests.
7-19-2026
The head of the organizing committee for the Belt and Road Movement, Hussein al-Karawi, criticized Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s praise of the US administration and the reciprocal praise from Washington, noting that this was aimed at serving American interests in Iraq. Al-Karawi told Al-Maalomah, “The mutual praise between al-Zaidi and Trump did not come out of nowhere, but rather stemmed from American support and their welcoming of his appointment as prime minister. Therefore, al-Zaidi’s praise of the US Read more…
State of Law rules out Zaidi rebellion: Washington’s support does not mean it will break away from the coordination framework
7-19-2026
The Information Agency / Baghdad –
Jassim Mohammed Jaafar, a leading figure in the State of Law Coalition, ruled out on Sunday the possibility of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi rebelling against the Coordination Framework, taking advantage of the recent support he received from Washington.
Jaafar told the Information Agency, “The recent support Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi received from the American administration does not at all mean he will break away from the Coordination Framework.” He explained that “the American side previously exerted extensive pressure on former prime ministers to push them to leave the framework and antagonize the Islamic Republic of Iran, but that pressure failed.” Read more…
A member of parliament demands a resolution to the disputes over the vacant ministerial positions in al-Zaydi’s government.
7-19-2026
The Information Agency / Baghdad –
MP Mohammed al-Moussawi called on the leaders of the Coordination Framework on Sunday to expedite the resolution of the nine remaining vacant ministerial posts in Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi’s cabinet in order to complete the government formation.
Al-Moussawi told the Information Agency, “The current stage requires the leaders of the Coordination Framework to resolve the issue of the nine vacant ministries and end the disputes Read more…
Kurdish opposition: Barzani’s party gave the green light to America to occupy northern Iraq
7-19-2026
Information / Dohuk…
Independent Kurdish opposition figure Haval Didar accused Masoud Barzani’s party on Sunday of granting US forces access to expand their presence in northern Iraq, indicating the existence of security understandings between the two sides that bypass the federal government in Baghdad.
Didar told the Information Agency that “Masoud Barzani’s party has granted US forces the authority to establish diplomatic and security facilities in the Kurdistan Region, in addition to the continued presence of the Harir base Read more…
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Corruption without exception… Calls to expand the campaign to include the Kurdistan Region
7-19-2026
Information / Report…
The fight against corruption in Iraq is no longer just a recurring theme in government statements or election promises. In recent times, it has become one of the most prominent issues closely monitored by political and public circles, with the escalation of legal proceedings against a number of officials and employees in Baghdad and the provinces. However, this campaign has simultaneously raised serious questions about its scope across all regions of the country, particularly the Kurdistan Region, which has faced accusations for years of having financial and oil-related files that have not been subject to federal auditing or accountability. Read more…
It started quickly… Al-Zaidi lays the groundwork for the “Barak track” in Qatar.
2026-07-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, informed sources revealed details of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s visit to Qatar, as well as explaining in detail the issues he will discuss in Iran and Turkey.
Sources told Shafaq News Agency that “Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi’s visit to Qatar focused on how to control the region’s security and identify a new alternative route to the Strait of Hormuz for exporting oil to global markets.”
Another source within the coordination framework indicated that ” the countries of Al-Zaidi’s foreign visits were Read more…
Al-Zaidi announces the conclusion of his visit to Washington: We will embody the economic and strategic partnership.
2026-07-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced on Saturday the conclusion of his visit to Washington, while stressing the need to move forward in embodying partnerships with it.
Al-Zaidi said in a post on the X platform: “As we conclude our visit to Washington, returning to our beloved Baghdad, we express our deep gratitude to the administration of President Trump and to the friendly American people for the warm welcome and appreciation.” Read more…
Washington warns its citizens: Iran may target our interests worldwide.
2026-07-19
Shafaq News – Washington
On Saturday evening, the United States issued an urgent and comprehensive global security alert to all American citizens, warning of the “possibility of an unexpected escalation,” amid intelligence indications that Iran may target other American interests abroad and globally.
The security statement, issued by the national security authorities and the US State Department, said that the threat is no longer limited to hotspots in the Middle East, stressing a clear and direct phrase: “Iran may target other US interests abroad… around the world.” Read more…
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Kuwait confronts Iranian missile and drone attacks
2026-07-19
Shafaq News – Kuwait
The Kuwaiti army announced on Sunday that its air defense systems were intercepting missile attacks and “hostile” drones, as sirens sounded in several areas of the country, coinciding with an Iranian attack.
The Kuwaiti army said in a statement that “our air defenses are currently responding to missile and hostile drone attacks following the heinous Iranian aggression.” Read more…
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For the third week in a row, America does not import crude oil from Iraq.
2026-07-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad / Washington
Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sunday showed that the United States did not import any shipments of Iraqi crude oil last week, for the third week in a row.
According to weekly data seen by Shafaq News Agency, US imports of Iraqi oil reached “zero” during the weeks ending June 27, July 3, and July 10, 2026, after having recorded 71,000 barrels per day in the week ending June 19, and 107,000 barrels per day Read more…
With the return of 7 Iraqi banks, the “parallel” dollar faces a decline in the markets.
2026-07-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Economic expert Mohammed Al-Hassani suggested on Sunday that the return of seven Iraqi banks to foreign transactions would contribute to lowering the dollar exchange rate in the parallel market and reducing speculation by expanding channels for obtaining foreign currency from official outlets.
Al-Hassani told Shafaq News Agency that “the return of these banks will lead to withdrawing part of the demand in the parallel market, especially the demand of traders and importers, which Read more…
Hormuz repercussions: Iraq will lose 300 million barrels of oil production during 2026
2026-07-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Economic Observatory “Eco Iraq” announced on Sunday that Iraq extracted about 440.3 million barrels of oil during the first half of 2026, while the loss in production amounted to about 302.8 million barrels compared to the normal rate, as a result of the repercussions of the war in the region.
The observatory stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that “oil production during the months of January and February was at its normal levels, with an average exceeding 4.1 Read more…
Masrour Barzani: Kurdistan is a key supporter of al-Zaidi’s campaign against corruption, and implementing the constitution will end the disputes.
2026-07-19
Shafaq News – Erbil
The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani, affirmed on Sunday the region’s supportive and active backing for the campaign led by the Federal Prime Minister, Ali al-Zaidi, to combat corruption, stressing that adherence to the constitution is the fundamental path to resolving outstanding issues and guaranteeing the region’s rights, which will positively impact overall stability in the country.
This came in a speech he delivered during the sponsorship and opening of the strategic (Balanda – Barzan) water project, which will provide drinking water to 53 villages in the areas of Mergasur, Khalifan and Aqra. Read more…
