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…
The war severs a vital trade artery between Iran and the UAE, putting billions of dollars to the test in the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-08-22
Shafaq News – Special Translation
The war and escalating tensions in the Gulf have pushed economic relations between Iran and the UAE into one of their most difficult phases, after Abu Dhabi announced the suspension of all trade and financial transactions with Tehran until further notice, in a move that could hit one of the most important arteries on which the Iranian economy has relied throughout the years of sanctions.
The UAE decision came after the UAE Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday evening, August 18, 2026, that Read more…
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Exclusive: Parliament hosts Finance Minister to discuss the financial crisis and solutions
2026-08-22
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The First Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, Adnan Faihan, revealed on Saturday that the Minister of Finance, Faleh Al-Sari, is expected to be hosted in Parliament to discuss the details of the financial crisis facing Iraq.
Faihan told Shafaq News Agency that “the Minister of Finance has requested to attend the House of Representatives, and the request to host him will be included on the agenda of one of the upcoming sessions, with the date of the hosting to be determined in the coming days,” indicating that “the Minister wants to explain the details of the financial Read more…
The President of the Republic: No Iranian official has requested a delay in the arms control file.
8-22-2026
President Nizar Amidi affirmed on Saturday that the decision to restrict weapons to the state is an Iraqi decision. Amidi stated at the eighth Baghdad Dialogue Conference that “discussions were held with the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and messages were conveyed to Iran regarding a review of the relationship between the two countries.” He pointed out that “Iranian officials confirmed that the decision to restrict weapons to the state is an Iraqi decision, and no Iranian official requested a delay in this matter.” Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 8-21-2026
8-21-2026 Newshound Guru Sandy Ingram Iraqi TV was preparing people for the deletion of the zeros…But I want to make sure you understand the difference between what Iraq is discussing and what Iraq has actually approved…The Council of Ministers has not made a final decision to delete three zeros from the dinar…Earlier reports made it sound as though a decision had already been made…The idea of deleting the three zeros and restructuring Iraq’s currency is once again being seriously discussed within Iraq…But as of right now, there has been no official announcement giving us an implementation date…The CBI has not said a damn thing and that is what you have to remember. Read more…
No confrontation, no conflict… The government sends a message of “dialogue” to the factions: Your appointment is September 30th.
2026-08-21
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi government reiterated on Friday that the deadline for restricting weapons to the state is set for September 30, noting that the government has informed the armed factions of the date and the mechanisms for dealing with the issue.
Government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi said that the dialogue with the factions is progressing well, and is based on the principles of state sovereignty and the interests of the Iraqi people, Read more…
The Integrity Commission begins auditing retirees’ files and reveals more than 16,000 deceased individuals whose salaries are still being paid.
8-21-2026
Information/Baghdad..
The Federal Integrity Commission announced on Friday that it has begun auditing the files of retirees and cross-referencing the data of the National Retirement Authority, explaining that working committees headed by it and with the membership of the Federal Financial Control Bureau, the Martyrs Foundation, the National Retirement Authority and the Ministry of Interior were formed for this purpose, after the approval of Prime Minister Ali Al-Zidi.
The commission stated in a report received by Al-Maalomah Agency that “the committees will Read more…
Al-Surji: The region has entered a dark tunnel and the fate of forming a government remains unknown.
8-21-2026
Information/Baghdad…
A member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), Ghiath al-Surji, confirmed that the Kurdistan Region has entered a dark tunnel due to the unresolved issue of forming a government and the uncertain future resulting from the Kurdistan Democratic Party’s (KDP) demands. Al-Surji told Al-Maalouma, “The Kurdistan Region is still being run by a caretaker government because the new government has not been formed due to the conditions the KDP is trying to impose.” Read more…
Al-Zaidi’s advisor to Shafaq News: The government is working on a comprehensive package of economic reforms.
2026-08-21
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Friday, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, the Prime Minister’s economic advisor, affirmed that Iraq is working to reduce the fragility of its economy related to fluctuations in oil prices through a package of measures aimed at increasing non-oil revenues, reforming the financial and banking sectors, supporting the private sector, investing in gas and energy, and rearranging public spending priorities.
Saleh told Shafaq News Agency that the continued heavy reliance of the Iraqi economy on oil makes public revenues Read more…
Focusing on the financial aspect… A second meeting between Iraq and Turkey to discuss the path to development
2026-08-21
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Transport announced on Thursday that it held a second joint meeting with its Turkish counterpart regarding the framework memorandum of understanding for developing transport infrastructure in Iraq within the framework of the Development Road project.
The ministry said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that the meeting was held at the headquarters of the General Company for Iraqi Railways in Baghdad, and the discussions focused on financial aspects and ways Read more…
New US sanctions on Iran target 21 individuals, 16 companies, and 10 ships.
2026-08-21
Shafaq News – Washington
The US Treasury Department announced on Thursday evening a new package of Iran-related sanctions targeting individuals, entities and ships, as part of Washington’s intensified pressure on Tehran and networks linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and Hezbollah.
According to the announced data, the measures include 21 people, 16 companies and 10 ships, in addition to sanctions on Read more…
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Russia confirms openness to new peace proposals with Ukraine, but with conditions.
2026-08-21
Shafaq News – Moscow
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov announced on Friday that Moscow is ready to discuss any new proposals for resolving the conflict with Ukraine.
In an interview with the news website News.ru, Ryabkov said that the United States had shown a willingness “for constructive dialogue and understanding of Russia’s position,” and that his country was ready to listen to new proposals on how to reach a settlement Read more…
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Al-Zaydi reassures Iraqis that salaries will be secured and affirms: We have multiple options to confront the Hormuz crisis.
2026-08-21
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi reassured employees and retirees on Friday that monthly salaries and government payments would be fully secured, while emphasizing that Iraq is going through “difficult and challenging” circumstances due to regional developments and the disruption of oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
Al-Zaydi said, during his participation in the proceedings of the “Eighth Baghdad Dialogue” conference organized by the Iraqi Institute for Dialogue, that Iraq is facing Read more…
Local and Iranian drones… Details of Asaib Ahl al-Haq’s weapons handover to the state (exclusive)
2026-08-21
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Friday, a source familiar with the inner workings of the factional movement in Iraq revealed details of the process by which one of the factions handed over its weapons to the state, confirming that there are positive signs regarding the issue of restricting weapons to the state.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that “Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq, which expressed its support for what Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi proposed regarding restricting weapons to the state, handed over Read more…
Qalibaf from Baghdad: Trade with Iraq requires a roadmap and reducing dependence on the dollar.
2026-08-21
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stressed on Friday that developing economic and trade relations between Iran and Iraq requires a “precise roadmap,” calling for abandoning American hegemony through exchange in national currencies.
This came during his speech at the consultative meeting of Iranian and Iraqi economic activists, which was held at the Iranian embassy in Baghdad, according to the official Iranian news agency IRNA. Read more…
Among them is Iraq… Trump’s threats to Iran place countries on the list of economic sanctions
2026-08-21
Shafaq News – Follow-up
US President Donald Trump’s threats to impose sanctions on countries that do business with Iran have resurfaced, putting many countries on the list of potential consequences, most notably Iraq, which has dealings with Iran in various fields.
The US president pledged on Wednesday to wage an economic war on Iran, threatening any country that does business with the Islamic Republic with consequences, at a time when tensions are escalating in the Middle East. Read more…
A crisis of confidence and a cash economy: Around 97 trillion Iraqi dinars are outside the banking system.
2026-08-21
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Cash held outside the banking system constitutes one of the most prominent challenges facing the Iraqi economy, given the continued reliance of a large segment of citizens and merchants on cash transactions and keeping part of their money outside banks.
While money outside the banking system does not necessarily mean that it is entirely hoarded, its sheer size raises questions about the weakness of banking transactions and the ability of banks to attract savings and convert them into loans and financing for projects and investments. Read more…
Central Oil Company reveals the rate of Iraqi crude exports for August: We are working to increase it.
2026-08-21
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Director General of the Central Oil Company, Mohammed Yassin, revealed on Friday that the rate of Iraqi crude exports in August reached about two million barrels per day, expecting an increase in oil exports during the coming period.
Yassin explained to Shafaq News Agency that “there are understandings and discussions with the American and Iranian sides to allow the passage of tankers loaded with Iraqi oil through the Strait of Hormuz.” Read more…
Middle Oil Company: Production has returned to 100 percent.
8-21-2026
The Director General of the Central Oil Company, Muhammad Yassin Hassan, confirmed that the company was not greatly affected by the current circumstances, noting that measures and solutions were taken that contributed to restoring production to its previous levels at 100%. Hassan stated during a dialogue session within the eighth Baghdad Dialogue Conference, as reported by the official agency, that “all companies were affected by the current circumstances, but the Central Oil Company was not greatly affected,” pointing out that “the Central Oil Company held important meetings with its partners in order to overcome the crisis, and we put in place solutions to restore production.” Read more…
Land Transport Company: More than 5,000 transit operations passed through Iraqi territory
8-21-2026
The General Company for Land Transport, affiliated with the Ministry of Transport, announced more than 5,000 transit transport operations across Iraqi territory during the past year and a half. It noted that Iraqi trucks, for the first time, participated in transport operations under the International Transit Agreement (TIR), after previous transport operations within Iraq were carried out by foreign trucks. The Director General of the General Company for Land Transport, Murtadha Al-Shahmani, told the official news agency that “the Ministry of Transport, through its specialized departments, has made great efforts to organize transit transport operations and has achieved remarkable successes.” He explained that the number of transport operations carried out across Iraqi territory has exceeded Read more…
