The Federal Court will consider two complaints tomorrow regarding ending the Kurdistan Parliament’s session and holding the regional government accountable.
2026-09-19
Shafaq News – Sulaymaniyah
Ali Hama Saleh, the rapporteur of the Kurdistan Position Movement, announced on Saturday that the Federal Supreme Court (the highest judicial authority in Iraq) is expected to hold a session to consider two complaints, one of which concerns the unconstitutionality of the Kurdistan Parliament in its current session, and the other against Read more…
Iraq’s foreign reserves fell to $80.6 billion by the end of July
2026-09-19 02:22
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Data from the Central Bank of Iraq showed that the bank’s foreign reserves declined to $80.633 billion at the end of July 2026, compared to $86.175 billion at the end of June, and $97.432 billion at the end of 2025.
According to data seen by Shafaq News Agency, foreign reserves in dollars decreased during the first seven months of this year by about Read more…
The Iraqi navy thwarted a piracy attempt on an oil tanker near the port of Basra and arrested 11 armed men.
2026-09-19
Shafaq News – Basra
A security source in Basra province reported on Saturday that Iraqi naval forces thwarted a piracy attempt against an oil tanker in territorial waters and arrested those involved in the operation.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that the tanker (MAYSAL-RAYM), which is of the “tanker” type, was subjected to a piracy operation carried out by armed individuals who were on board two boats in the loading and unloading area (STS) opposite the Basra oil port. Read more…
Al-Zaydi carries new pledges to Trump regarding the weapons of the factions, anticipating the September 30 deadline (Exclusive)
2026-09-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed government source revealed on Saturday that Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi will hold an important meeting with US President Donald Trump this week, on the sidelines of his participation in the new session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that al-Zaidi will ask Trump to postpone Read more…
Observatory: Potential sanctions and speculation shake the dollar market in Iraq
2026-09-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The “Eco Iraq” economic observatory observed on Saturday a rapid rise in the exchange rate of the dollar in the parallel market against the Iraqi dinar, noting that the current rise is due to several factors, including fears of possible American sanctions against Iraq.
The observatory stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that “the current rise is not related to one factor, but rather comes as a result of the overlap of several economic, financial Read more…
Nechirvan Barzani calls on Baghdad to coordinate with Erbil to secure Kurdistan’s share of the budget.
2026-09-19
Shafaq News – Erbil
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani called on the federal government in Baghdad on Saturday to fully allocate the region’s share in the country’s 2027 general budget law through direct coordination and cooperation with Erbil, considering the current discussions between technical committees “insufficient.”
President Nechirvan Barzani told reporters, as reported by Shafaq News Agency, that “it is necessary, with regard to Read more…
Saudi Arabia and the UAE lead the Arab world, while Iraq continues to decline… Latest US bond data
2026-09-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad / Washington
The latest data from the US Treasury Department for July 2026 showed that Saudi Arabia and the UAE were the only two Arab countries on the list of major holders of US Treasury bonds, while Iraq was absent from the list.
According to data from the US Treasury, which was reviewed by Read more…
New assurances from Al-Taif Bank: Depositors’ funds will be disbursed “soon”.
2026-09-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The management of Al-Taif Islamic Bank, represented by the Trustees Committee, confirmed on Saturday that the ratios will be adopted in the near future to distribute depositors’ funds according to the balances available in the accounts in order to achieve the principle of fairness in distribution.
The administration stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency: “The bank’s branches in all governorates will also be supplied Read more…
Iraq is paying the price for the Iranian blockade: US sanctions are putting pressure on trade, the dollar, and energy.
2026-09-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad/Tehran
US sanctions are tightening the noose on the Iranian economy, while their repercussions extend to Iraq through trade, energy, and financial channels, at a time when dealings between the two countries are becoming increasingly sensitive.
With Iranian exports declining and restrictions on the financial system escalating, the Iraqi border is becoming an important trade artery for Tehran, and conversely, an area where the needs of the Iraqi market intersect Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-18-2026
9-18-2026 Intel Guru Reset Intelligence Iraq’s Ministry of Finance published… “Sovereignty in money… that the financial decision be Iraqi.” …with the hashtag “Iraqi Sovereignty Day.” Finance ministries do not deal in slogans. They deal in budget lines, debt schedules and customs receipts…The ministry that writes Iraq’s budget just told its citizens that the day the soldiers leave is also the day the money decisions come home. The government said the same thing… “September 30 represents an important sovereign milestone with which the relationship with Washington will move towards long-term economic cooperation.” That is two arms of the government arriving at one conclusion… Read more…
Al-Zaydi’s advisor settles the debate: There is no specific deadline for restricting weapons.
2026-09-18
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Qasim al-Araji, an advisor to Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zidi, denied on Friday that a time limit had been set for the work of the committee tasked with restricting weapons to the state.
Al-Araji said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, “What has been circulating recently on social media regarding the setting of a time limit for Read more…
Tensions and disagreements… Al Jazeera Net reveals the behind-the-scenes reasons for the delay in filling the vacant ministerial positions in Iraq.
18/9/2026
Baghdad – On May 14, 2026, the Iraqi parliament granted confidence to the government of Ali al-Zaidi , but the cabinet left the voting hall incomplete, as 9 ministerial portfolios remained vacant.
Since then, promises to resolve the issue have continued without political negotiations succeeding in handing over the keys. The matter is no longer limited to the names of candidates, but has extended to Read more…
Large American convoys are moving from Baghdad and the northern provinces towards the Syrian al-Tanf base.
9-18-2026
Al-Maalomah/Anbar…
A security source in Anbar province revealed on Friday that large American convoys, comprising dozens of trucks loaded with soldiers and military equipment, moved from Baghdad and Harir in Erbil towards Syria via the Al-Walid border crossing in the Rutba district, west of Anbar.
The source told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “American convoys consisting of dozens of trucks loaded with soldiers and military equipment moved from Read more…
Trump: I will soon make a big decision regarding Iran.
2026-09-18
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States is approaching a “critical turning point” in the Iran war, indicating that a “big decision” is imminent and that large-scale military operations against Iran may have to be resumed.
Trump told Axios that “the decision to eliminate the Iranian regime is a big one Read more…
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New US sanctions target Baitbank and three Iranians
2026-09-18
Shafaq News – Washington
The US Treasury Department announced on Thursday evening that it had imposed sanctions on the Iranian digital asset platform BitBank, its developer, and three individuals, accusing them of facilitating the circumvention of sanctions and the transfer of hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
The ministry said in a statement that the platform is controlled by Iranian businessman Babak Zanjani, who was Read more…
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After 10 years, Iraq closes the “restricted zones” file and fully opens its airspace to civilian flights.
2026-09-18
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Director of the General Company for Airports and Air Navigation, Captain Ihab Saad Karim, announced on Friday the official end of the file of prohibited areas in Iraqi airspace, and its full opening to civil aviation, after nearly a decade of seizing large areas of airspace for military and security operations following the control of parts of the country by ISIS in 2014. Read more…
Al-Sadr issues a strongly worded warning to the Najaf administration: We will not stand idly by in the face of transgressions.
2026-09-18
Shafaq News – Najaf
The leader of the Shiite national movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, issued a strongly worded warning on Friday to the local administration in Najaf Governorate, following the incident of pork being sold in the markets of the holy city, an event that sparked widespread controversy in the community.
In his handwritten Friday sermon, Al-Sadr said: “We will not stand idly by if the local government turns a blind eye to these transgressions. Whoever does not respect Read more…
A US report proposes a sustainable strategy for “controlling weapons” in Iraq and calls for “special” attention to Kurdistan.
2026-09-18
Shafaq News – Special Translation
According to the American newspaper ” The Washington Times ,” Iraq faces one of the most important tests in the post-2003 era: the test of choosing between law and arms, the results of which could also shape the broader security and energy landscape in the Middle East, noting the need to deal with the Kurdistan Region with special attention.
The American newspaper explained in a report, translated by Shafaq News Agency, that at the heart of this challenge Read more…
Warnings to al-Zaydi before heading to Washington: Avoid the “siege scenario” and handle issues with America rationally.
2026-09-18
Shafaq News – Baghdad / Najaf
The imam and preacher of the Abu Hanifa al-Nu’man Mosque, Abdul Wahab al-Samarrai, warned on Friday of the repercussions of the withdrawal of the US-led international coalition forces from Iraq at the end of September, hinting at the possibility of reimposing economic sanctions on Baghdad similar to those that were tightened in the 1990s.
Al-Samarrai said in his Friday sermon: “We have sent a message to our government and its president stating that Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-17-2026
9-17-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff It’s not coincidence that the cabinet is being delayed. That’s planned…Completing the cabinet which completes the full government formation, ushers in the rate change. That’s why they have to stall it. They have to delay it. It’s planned. It’s scripted. They’re waiting to complete the cabinet until the rate change time period. Once they complete the cabinet…the rate will change quickly after that. Read more…
