Al-Tamimi calls for adopting the principle of “Where did you get this?” in combating corruption.
7-3-2026
The former MP ,Furat al-Tamimi, called on Friday for the adoption of the “Where did you get this?” principle in combating corruption, noting that the funds looted over the years are sufficient to rebuild a comprehensive urban development in the country.
In an interview with Al-Maalomah, al-Tamimi explained that “the success of the anti-corruption campaign must be achieved through the adoption of a systematic and specific strategy for tracking those involved in looting public funds, and opening all files without any pressure or red lines.” He added that “adopting the ‘Where did you get this?’ Read more…
Al-Surji explains how to resolve the government formation crisis in Kurdistan.
7-3-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) member Ghiath al-Surji explained how to resolve the government formation crisis in the Kurdistan Region, noting the importance of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) reassessing its position now that the PUK has the same number of parliamentary seats, or slightly more.
Al-Surji told Al-Maalouma, “The PUK now has the same number of parliamentary seats as the KDP in the region, and this number may increase Read more…
Al-Tamimi suggests that al-Zaidi’s campaign is linked to the files that “Tom Barrack” brought to Iraq.
7-3-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Political analyst Qasim al-Tamimi suggested that Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s campaign to combat corruption and arrest corrupt officials and embezzlers of public funds is linked to files that US envoy Tom Barrack may have brought with him during his visit to Iraq.
Al-Tamimi told Al-Maalouma, “The campaign launched by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is part of internal and external agendas, especially since US envoy Tom Barrack visited Baghdad in recent days and brought with him files containing conclusive evidence against every individual named in al-Zaidi’s campaign.” Read more…
On corruption charges, the judiciary is preparing to issue arrest warrants against senior Sudanese government officials.
7-3-2026
The director of the Iraqi Media Center in Washington, Nizar Haider, revealed on Thursday that the judiciary is preparing to issue dozens of arrest warrants for senior officials from the gang of former Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.
Haider told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “The judiciary is preparing to issue an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Mohammed Shia and dozens of his associates, confiscate their movable and immovable assets, and refer them to the courts for their involvement in stealing billions of dinars, which will be Read more…
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Will the campaign against corruption open the door to economic reform and Iraqi recovery?
2026-07-03
Shafaq News – Special Translation
The Iraqi economy faces major challenges despite possessing one of the world’s largest oil reserves. Therefore, the arrest campaign carried out by Ali al-Zaidi’s government represents an “important step” in the fight against corruption, and a message that the state is moving towards strengthening the rule of law and holding accountable those proven to be involved in wasting public funds.
However, this should be the beginning of a long reform process that addresses the deep-rooted causes of corruption, Read more…
Al-Sadr calls for support for Al-Zaidi’s anti-corruption campaign during Friday sermon: It has terrified many
2026-07-03 02:30
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Friday, Shiite nationalist leader Muqtada al-Sadr called for a campaign to support Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zubaidi in combating corruption, while asserting that the campaign had frightened many.
In a unified sermon in Baghdad and the provinces, attended by correspondents from Shafaq News Agency, Al-Sadr said: “We were and still are advocates of reform, and we have nothing in common with the corrupt, not even love for Hussein.” Read more…
“No red lines”: Leaders in the Sadr movement explain steps to support al-Zaydi in combating “corruption”
2026-07-03
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Salah al-Obeidi, a representative of the leader of the Shiite National Movement, confirmed on Friday that there was broad community interaction with the rally in support of Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi, while noting that participation was not limited to supporters of the movement only.
Al-Ubaidi told Shafaq News Agency that “Al-Sadr, at the beginning of the formation of the government, confirmed that he would follow its performance for 90 days, especially in the file of combating corruption, Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 7-2-2026
7-2-2026 Newshound Guru Samson Article: “ADVISOR MUNIR HADDAD : THE FUNDS LOOTED SINCE 2003 EXCEED TWO TRILLION DOLLARS, AND THE TRIALS OF THE CORRUPT WILL BE PUBLIC” Read more…
The Integrity Commission and the Central Bank agree to uncover corruption crime networks and eliminate money laundering channels.
7-2-2026
Baghdad-Mail
The head of the Federal Integrity Commission, Mohammed Ali Al-Lami, agreed today, Thursday, with the governor of the Central Bank, Nizar Nasser Hussein, to dry up the avenues for smuggling money .
The commission said in a statement received by Mail that “the head of the Federal Integrity Commission, Muhammad Ali Al-Lami, stressed during his meeting with the governor of the Central Bank, Nizar Nasser Hussein, the importance of adopting parallel financial Read more…
Iraq is moving towards offering the remaining dock works at the Faw port to international companies.
2026/07/02
The Ministry of Transport is moving towards putting forward the remaining dock works in the Grand Faw Port project to major international companies specializing in the field of maritime infrastructure.
A source in the ministry’s media office said that the government will, in the coming period, send official invitations to leading international companies in the field of marine berth construction and port infrastructure development to participate in implementing the remaining phases of the Grand Faw Port berth Read more…
Iraq at an economic crossroads: Fears of a rising dollar and debate over remaining in OPEC
7-2-2026
Information / Baghdad…
Anxiety continues to grip a large segment of the Iraqi population, particularly those with limited incomes and low salaries, amidst economic instability and conflicting reports regarding the exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar. The Iraqi public is most concerned about market prices and their susceptibility to government decisions regarding the dinar-dollar exchange rate, as well as the future of Iraq’s membership in OPEC, its oil export volumes, and the implications of these factors Read more…
A former MP denies that there is absolute political support for al-Zaydi’s anti-corruption measures.
7-2-2026
The former MP, Mohammed Ibrahim, denied on Thursday the existence of absolute support or complete agreement from the political blocs that brought Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to power regarding the measures he has taken to combat corruption and prosecute those accused of stealing public funds.
Ibrahim told Al-Maalomah news agency, “The political blocs that brought Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to power have a near-consensus on the steps he has recently taken in the fight against corruption and the removal of some Read more…
Badr Al-Naibiya: Parliament is determined to tighten oversight to support the elimination of corrupt individuals.
7-2-2026
Information / Baghdad..
MP Karim Aliwi, a member of the Badr parliamentary bloc, praised on Thursday the recent government measures and steps represented by opening an investigation into major corruption cases, stressing that the House of Representatives will witness a great tightening of its oversight role during the next stage to support this comprehensive reform movement.
Aliwi stated in an interview with Al-Maalomah News Agency that “the recent government actions represent the true spark that the Iraqi people have long awaited to begin the battle to completely eradicate corruption, after it took a dangerous turn and infiltrated all levels Read more…
Al-Tamimi calls for continued momentum in the fight against corruption and the opening of all files without exception.
7-2-2026
Information/Special..
MP Riyadh Al-Tamimi called on Thursday for the continuation of the momentum of the anti-corruption campaign and the opening of all files without any red lines, stressing that recovering the looted funds represents a top priority to achieve justice and fairness for the people.
Al-Tamimi told Al-Maalouma, “Corruption is a scourge that has been eating away at Iraqi state institutions for many years, and we have repeatedly warned of its dangers and repercussions.” He pointed out that “arresting those involved in looting and embezzling Read more…
Anbar clarifies the mechanism for free support for private generators and specifies the solution as “smart meters”.
2026-07-02
Shafaq News – Anbar
The spokesman for the local Anbar government, Muayad al-Dulaimi, confirmed on Thursday that the Cabinet’s decision to include private generators in a free share of gas oil (kerosene) does not include the month of June, but is limited to the months of July and August, in response to the objections and controversy that accompanied the generator pricing for the month of June.
Al-Dulaimi explained to Shafaq News Agency that the Cabinet’s decision did not include turning off generators for four hours, but rather stressed the need for supply hours not to be less than 20 hours a day, noting that there is no Read more…
Iranian media reveals the Iraqi figures who will participate in Khamenei’s funeral.
2026-07-02
Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian state media announced on Wednesday the Iraqi figures who will participate in the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
According to a report by the Iranian Fars News Agency, translated by Shafaq News Agency, the Iraqi delegation that will participate in Khamenei’s funeral will include Read more…
Combating corruption in Iraq: Western perspectives on the campaign and its connection to al-Zaidi’s visit to Washington
2026-07-02
Shafaq News – Special Translation
Questions continued to arise in Western readings of the “Dawn Charge” campaign being carried out by Iraq, but it was re-linked to the scheduled summit between Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi and US President Donald Trump, amid controversy over whether the anti-corruption campaign would also target the big “whales”.
The American news website ” Media Line ” described, in a report translated by Shafaq News Agency, the campaign of arrests targeting politicians and senior officials, raising questions about whether Baghdad is confronting entrenched Read more…
Analysis: Iraq races to maximize its oil revenues before global demand declines
2026-07-02
Shafaq News – Follow-up
Reuters highlighted Iraq’s move to increase its oil production and maximize the benefit from its reserves, noting that Baghdad, along with the UAE, is racing against time to convert its reserves into revenues before the global shift in the energy sector leads to a decline in oil demand.
The agency stated, in an analysis published in its “Gulf Currents” bulletin, that Iraq and the UAE, despite their different economic circumstances, are adopting an approach based on the premise Read more…
Iranian committee: 120 Iraqi MPs called for Khamenei’s funeral in Iraq
2026-07-02
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The secretary of the National Committee for the Funeral of the Late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Ali Akbar Pourjamshidian, revealed on Thursday that 120 members of the Iraqi parliament had sent letters calling for the funeral ceremonies for Khamenei to be held in Iraq, coinciding with official preparations to organize a reception ceremony in which senior Iraqi officials would participate.
In a televised interview, quoted by Iran’s Al-Alam TV, Pourjamshidian said Read more…
Kurdistan Region Trade: The “ASYCUDA” system has negatively impacted trade activity.
2026-07-02
Shafaq News – Erbil
The Director General of Trade in the Kurdistan Region, Nawzad Sheikh Kamil, revealed on Thursday that trade activity in the region has declined this year, attributing this to a number of reasons, most notably the implementation of the ASYCUDA customs system, in addition to regional crises and conflicts.
Import licenses decline
Sheikh Kamel explained in a press conference attended by a correspondent from Shafaq News Agency that the implementation of the ASYCUDA system (automated customs data system) has Read more…
