Goodbye to September 30th… Maliki’s coalition hints at postponing the disarmament of factions.
2026-08-23
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Zuhair al-Jalabi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed on Sunday that there is no resolution regarding the disarmament of the factions so far, while indicating that the date set for the weapons inventory announced by the government may be postponed.
Al-Jalabi told Shafaq News Agency that “the issue of restricting weapons has not been resolved yet, and this issue is postponed at the present time, and that September 30 does not represent a specific date for resolving it.” Read more…
“Al-Maliki has not backed down”… His coalition sends the names of its candidates for the Interior and Defense ministries
2026-08-23
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The media office director of Nouri al-Maliki, leader of the State of Law Coalition, denied on Thursday the existence of any understandings or agreements regarding relinquishing the Ministry of Interior, stressing that the issue is “not even on the table.”
Hisham al-Rikabi said in a statement via the website (X) that what some media outlets have reported regarding understandings or agreements related to al-Maliki giving up the Ministry of Interior is “untrue,” stressing that what is being circulated in this regard “is not based on any correct information.” Read more…
Exclusive from Washington: Tehran is behind the rebellion of Iraqi factions, and Trump’s anger awaits the leaders.
2026-08-23
Shafaq News – Washington/ Mustafa Hashim
Paul Davis, an academic and researcher at the Institute for Global Policy in Washington, ruled out on Sunday the commitment of the armed factions under the umbrella of the Popular Mobilization Forces to end their weapons within the deadline set by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi, which ends at the end of next September .
Davis explained, in exclusive statements to Shafaq News Agency, that Baghdad is facing a complex situation Read more…
Two bills for the citizen and a 55% loss in production… a call to privatize electricity in Iraq
2026-08-23
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Eco Iraq Observatory announced on Sunday that about 55% of the electricity produced in Iraq is lost as a result of violations on the grid and irregular connections.
In a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, the observatory called for the gradual privatization of the electricity sector to raise the efficiency of production and distribution, reduce waste, and end the burden on citizens of the cost of both government electricity and private generators. Read more…
The dollar hits the 200,000 toman mark in Iran, its lowest level in history.
2026-08-23
Shafaq News – Tehran
On Sunday, the US dollar approached the 200,000 toman mark in the Iranian free market, recording a new historical level, amid accelerating demand for foreign currencies and escalating fears of a new US sanctions package, at a time when the Iranian economy is suffering from the repercussions of war, inflation and declining hard currency revenues.
Data from the Iranian Gold and Currency Information Network (TGJU) showed the dollar trading near Read more…
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Reconstruction and Development reveals when the Popular Mobilization Forces law will reach Parliament
2026-08-23
Shafaq News – Baghdad
MP Diaa al-Zidi, from the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, announced on Sunday that the draft law on the Popular Mobilization Forces will reach the House of Representatives this week, while calling on armed factions not affiliated with the Popular Mobilization Forces to hand over their weapons and submit to the authority of the state.
Al-Zaydi said during a press conference held in the parliament building and attended by a correspondent from Shafaq News Agency, that “the law on service and retirement for the Popular Mobilization Forces is one of the important laws, and the parliament will work on reading and approving it during the coming period.” Read more…
Ministry of Oil: Plan to transport southern crude oil via tankers to increase export rates at Ceyhan port
8-23-2026
The Ministry of Oil announced on Sunday a plan to increase the volume of oil exports through the Turkish port of Ceyhan to 750,000 barrels per day by transporting crude oil from the southern fields using tanker trucks. The ministry also indicated that the plan calls for increasing the volume of exports through the southern ports, which have currently risen to more than two million barrels per day. The spokesman for the Ministry of Oil, Salim al-Rikabi, told the official news agency that “the ministry’s plan calls for increasing the volume of exports through the Turkish port of Ceyhan by an average of 750,000 barrels per day by transporting southern crude by tankers, in addition Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 8-22-2026
8-22-2026 Newshound Guru Stephen [Delete the zeros] has been debated in the dinar world since I got involved back in 2011. People have said, ‘No, they’re not going to revalue. They’re just going to redenominate.’ Here’s the truth. We’re not going know until this actually happens. Someone is going to be right, someone’s going to wrong. Obviously, I believe this will be a life-changing wealth event… Read more…
Kurdistan refuses to hand over the Peshmerga’s weapons or dissolve and integrate them into the federal forces.
8-22-2026
Information/Erbil…
Independent Kurdish politician Didar Haval revealed on Saturday that Masoud Barzani’s government has refused to comply with the federal government’s decisions regarding the handover of weapons by the Kurdish Peshmerga militia, its disbandment, or its integration into the Ministry of Defense or the Ministry of Interior. The government considers the surrender of Kurdish forces’ weapons a “red line that cannot be crossed.” Read more…
Coordination framework: No agreement on Interior and Defense Ministry candidates… Discussions continue
8-22-2026
Information/Baghdad…
On Saturday, Abdul Samad al-Zarkoushi, a member of the Coordination Framework, confirmed that there is no definitive agreement on the candidates for the security ministries in Ali al-Zaidi’s government.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, al-Zarkoushi explained that “the reports claiming an agreement on the candidates for the ministerial portfolios in Ali al-Zaidi’s government, specifically the Ministries of Interior and Defense, are inaccurate. No agreement has been reached yet, despite the ongoing dialogues between the various political forces.”
He added that “discussions regarding the remaining nine ministerial portfolios in Ali al-Zaidi’s government, Read more…
MP: The looted funds are enough to transform Iraq into an attractive environment for investment.
8-22-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Ali al-Kinani affirmed on Saturday that the continued rampant financial and administrative corruption in state institutions represents the greatest threat to Iraq’s security and stability. He pointed out that the funds looted through corrupt deals and fictitious projects could have transformed Iraq into an attractive environment for investment.
Al-Kinani told the Information Agency that “the continued spread of financial and administrative corruption in state institutions hinders development and deprives citizens of their most basic rights to services and Read more…
Iraqi oil is redrawing the energy map, moving away from the Strait of Hormuz trap.
2026-08-22
Shafaq News – Special Translation
According to the Stimson Institute, there is a strategic logic to Iraq’s pursuit of the Mediterranean Sea, as this orientation not only limits the exposure of Iraqi oil exports to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, but also enhances economic integration between Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon, at a time when the governments of the three countries, with encouragement from Washington, are seeking opportunities for reconstruction and prosperity outside the Iranian orbit. Read more…
Iran allows Iraqi oil tankers to cross the Strait of Hormuz
2026-08-22
Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran’s official news agency IRNA reported on Saturday that Iran had allowed Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, following a request from the Iraqi government.
The agency did not provide further details regarding the number of tankers, the nature of the shipment, or which Iraqi party made the request. Read more…
The President of the Republic: The remaining ministerial appointments will be finalized soon, and the failure of the government means the failure of everyone.
2026-08-22
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi President Nizar Amidi predicted on Saturday that the remaining ministerial posts in the current government cabinet would be decided soon, indicating that there was an agreement on some portfolios and only two or three ministries remained, while stressing the need to protect political and security stability in the country.
This came during his participation in a discussion session within the proceedings of the “Eighth Baghdad Dialogue” Read more…
For the first time, Iraqi trucks carry out cross-border transport operations under the TIR agreement.
2026-08-22
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The General Company for Land Transport, affiliated with the Ministry of Transport, announced on Saturday that Iraqi trucks have joined, for the first time, in carrying out transport operations under the international (TIR) agreement, after transport operations carried out within the country were carried out only by foreign trucks throughout the past period.
The company’s director, Murtadha Al-Shahmani, said in a statement that the transport operations exceeded 5,000 Read more…
Among them are security conditions and a two-year grace period… Baghdad announces new details regarding the “Starlink” license.
2026-08-22
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi Communications Minister Mustafa Jabbar Sand denied on Saturday that the ministry had signed a direct agreement with the American internet service provider Starlink, stressing that Earthlink continues to operate in the country.
This came during his participation in a panel discussion on the sidelines of the “Eighth Baghdad Dialogue” conference, organized by the Iraqi Institute for Dialogue.
During the session, Sand said that the Ministry of Communications is trying to capitalize on competition between Read more…
Source: Most government banks have ceased lending activity and there are no lending plans.
2026-08-22
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Saturday that most government banks have stopped practicing their credit activity, noting the absence of credit plans at a number of those banks for the current year, which has been reflected in the limited granting of loans and advances of all kinds.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that most government banks do not have clear credit plans, which has led to the suspension or decline of construction and renovation loans and financing for Read more…
Kirkuk Governor: Turkish Deputy Energy Minister visits the province; oil exports are among the most prominent issues.
2026-08-22
Shafaq News – Kirkuk
Kirkuk Governor Mohammed Saman Agha confirmed on Saturday that the contract with BP aims to develop the oil fields in the province and increase their production capacity, while revealing an upcoming visit by the Turkish Deputy Minister of Energy to Kirkuk.
Agha told Shafaq News Agency that “the Turkish Deputy Minister of Energy will visit Kirkuk soon to discuss projects for developing oil fields and energy sector infrastructure, as well as discussing mechanisms to enhance joint cooperation between Iraq and Turkey, particularly in the field of oil exports.” Read more…
Outperforming Bolt: Chinese robot breaks world record in 100m race
2026-08-22
Shafaq News – Beijing
A Chinese humanoid robot broke the human world record in the 100-meter race, covering the distance in 9.32 seconds, surpassing the record held by Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt.
China’s state broadcaster reported on Saturday that the “Lightning” robot, developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, achieved this time during a preparatory test for the second World Games of Humanoid Robots, which kicks off today. Read more…
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Al-Zaydi from the Agricultural Week: We are keen to support local production and reduce dependence on imports
2026-08-22
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi inaugurated the 17th annual Agricultural Week, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture in the capital, Baghdad.
The session was launched with the attendance of the Ministers of Agriculture, Trade, Education, Water Resources and Environment, along with a number of officials, specialists and representatives of companies and institutions working in the agricultural sector. Read more…
