Petraeus, citing a Shafaq News report: Iraq is facing a pivotal moment in restoring state authority.
2026-07-02
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Retired US General David Petraeus, relying on private information reported by Shafaq News Agency, commented on the anti-corruption campaign in Iraq, considering that what is happening may represent the beginning of one of the most important political transformations in the country in years.
In an article published in the Washington Post and translated by Shafaq News Agency, Petraeus wrote that a series of recent developments in Iraq may indicate a return of state authority, noting Read more…
Central Bank of Iraq: Domestic currency issued rose to 112.9 trillion dinars by the end of April
2026-07-02
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Data from the Central Bank of Iraq, released on Thursday, showed that the volume of currency issued in the country rose to 112.896 trillion dinars from the beginning of 2025 until April 2026.
According to data seen by Shafaq News Agency, the total currency issued during the past year amounted to 99.799 trillion dinars, and 13.097 trillion dinars were added to it during the first four months of this year.
The net currency traded outside banks rose to Read more…
More than 8 million barrels of Iraqi oil are stuck on tankers despite the return of Gulf supplies.
2026-07-02
Shafaq News – Baghdad
More than 8 million barrels of Iraqi crude oil remain stuck on tankers, while more than 100 million barrels of crude oil and petroleum products that had accumulated in the Gulf have begun to gradually return to global markets, providing a temporary relief to supplies, according to data from Standard & Poor’s Global Commodity Insights.
The report stated that Iraq has emerged as one of the leading countries in the recovery of oil production Read more…
Integrity Commission summons officials at a state-owned bank for questioning over suspected corruption.
2026-07-02
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source reported on Thursday that the Integrity Commission summoned a number of officials from a state-owned bank to investigate suspicions of financial and administrative corruption, based on statements made by one of the accused who were recently arrested.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that initial investigations indicate suspicions of the involvement of a number of bank officials in joint corruption cases with detained defendants, Read more…
Security cooperation between Baghdad and Erbil: Will it bring American oil companies back to Kurdistan?
2026-07-02
Shafaq News – Special Translation
Security coordination between Baghdad and Erbil is flourishing despite years of regional conflict, which is enticing American and Western oil companies to return to the Kurdistan Region, while Baghdad is moving to deploy air defense systems in the region to secure an air protection umbrella for it, according to a summary presented by the British website “Amwaj”.
The air defense systems are intended to protect oil and gas fields from a repeat of the drone attacks Read more…
Al-Zaydi launches the biggest battle against corruption… Will the Iraqi economy begin its recovery journey?
7-2-2026
Researcher-Shatha Khalil
Despite possessing one of the world’s largest oil reserves, the Iraqi economy faces significant challenges. It remains heavily reliant on oil revenues, while state institutions suffer from administrative corruption, weak economic diversification, and declining public trust in the banking sector, in addition to the impact of political and regional conflicts. Since 2003, Iraq has faced accumulating challenges that have affected the efficiency of state institutions and delayed the implementation of numerous Read more…
Washington resumes dollar shipments to Iraq after months of suspension
7-2-2026
The New York Times revealed on Thursday that the United States has resumed dollar shipments to Iraq after a months-long suspension.
The newspaper reported that “the United States has resumed some airlifts of US dollars to Iraq, after several months of suspension, in a move that was intended to put pressure on the Iraqi government Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 7-1-2026
7-1-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff The rate change is not waiting for the Clarity Act. The Clarity Act is waiting for the rate to change. That’s why the hell it’s taking so long. Read more…
Open the doors of Parliament: An urgent parliamentary call to end the “legislative stagnation”
7-1-2026
Information / Special..
MP Duha Al-Sadkhan, from the National Approach Bloc, revealed today, Wednesday, that there are serious parliamentary efforts to resume the legislative and oversight role of Parliament, expecting the House of Representatives to hold its first session in the new legislative term next Monday.
Al-Sadkhan told Al-Maalouma that “the heads of the parliamentary blocs held a closed meeting in the Constitutional Hall inside the parliament building, Read more…
Reconstruction and Development blames political blocs for “thwarting” a cabinet reshuffle in the Sudanese government.
2026-07-01
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Reconstruction and Development Coalition, led by former Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, confirmed on Wednesday that the latter had proposed a cabinet reshuffle that included a number of ministers, but the political blocs rejected it at the time.
The spokesman for the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, Firas Al-Muslawi, told Shafaq News Agency that “the Sudanese government had previously proposed a cabinet reshuffle that Read more…
Al-Sharaa: America has a military presence in Iraq and the region, and its withdrawal is unlikely.
7-1-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Political analyst Atheer al-Sharaa ruled out the possibility of the United States withdrawing its forces from Iraq and the region, noting that Trump has sent aircraft carriers, ships, and Marines to the area.
Al-Sharaa told Al-Maalouma, “There is an American-Iraqi agreement for the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq next September, but this may not happen given the developments in the region.”
He added, “Trump has sent warships and aircraft carriers and deployed Read more…
Warnings against corruption settlements in Iraq: Will the cases be closed with the return of the funds?
7-1-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Warnings have been issued against granting corrupt individuals and those who steal public funds the freedom to return to their homes again in exchange for handing over all the money they stole without any punishment or accountability, as this would be a gateway to greater corruption and would open the door to new thefts by many of the disciples of these thieves, especially in light of the stability they would enjoy and the reassurance regarding the measures taken against them. This is something that many political parties have warned against Read more…
Parliamentary Integrity: The law on recovering funds tops the priorities of the next legislative phase.
7-1-2026
The Information Agency / Baghdad –
Member of the Parliamentary Integrity Committee, Ahmed Shaheed, confirmed on Wednesday that the Asset Recovery Law is among the committee’s top priorities during the upcoming legislative session, in line with the government’s efforts to support the anti-corruption campaign. He explained that its enactment will contribute to strengthening the legislative framework for protecting and recovering public funds.
Shaheed told the Information Agency, “The Asset Recovery Law is one of the most important pieces of legislation Read more…
A politician reveals an offer to settle the funds of Halbousi and Sudani and return them to the state treasury.
7-1-2026
The director of the Iraqi Media Center in Washington, Nizar Haidar, revealed on Wednesday that a financial settlement is being proposed concerning the disclosure and return of movable and immovable assets belonging to officials. He indicated that the discussion revolves around the possibility of returning these funds to the state treasury in exchange for settling the related legal cases.
Haidar told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “former Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and the head of the Progress Alliance, Mohammed al-Halbousi, have expressed their readiness to conduct a comprehensive financial settlement that includes disclosing the movable and immovable assets that have ballooned as a result of Read more…
A source told Al-Maalomah: A special force protecting the US embassy participated in searching the headquarters of those accused of corruption.
7-1-2026
Information / Baghdad…
A security source revealed on Wednesday that a specialized security force called (HF) participated in search operations targeting the residences and farms of officials and politicians accused of corruption. The source confirmed that their role was limited to providing technical support and uncovering hidden funds.
Speaking to the Information Agency, the source stated, “The (HF) force is stationed within the Green Zone, and its primary mission is to protect the US Embassy and diplomatic missions. Read more…
A source told Al-Maalomah: Financial and electoral files related to Al-Sudani are awaiting resolution.
7-1-2026
Information/Baghdad…
A political source confirmed on Tuesday that the case of former Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is among the most important files awaiting investigation, indicating that investigations and accountability will take place, but their resolution is postponed at the present time.
The source told Al-Maalouma that “Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is accused in the signatures file and of facilitating certain deals, in addition to the election file and the financing of figures on his list with enormous sums of money Read more…
The Federal Court rejects the appeal against al-Zidi’s appointment and affirms the validity of the decree forming the government.
2026-07-01
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Wednesday, the Federal Supreme Court issued a ruling nullifying the lawsuit filed by former MP Raed al-Maliki, in which he challenged the presidential decree appointing Ali Faleh al-Zidi to form the Council of Ministers, thus confirming the validity of the constitutional procedures in his appointment.
The plaintiff, former MP Raed Al-Maliki, had filed a lawsuit before the Federal Supreme Court requesting a ruling that “Republican Decree No. (20) of 2026, which appointed Ali Al-Zidi as Prime Minister, is invalid.” Read more…
Al-Zaidi to a Gulf delegation: Iraq is entering a new phase
2026-07-01
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi affirmed on Wednesday that Iraq is entering a new phase based on building a modern state with full sovereignty, a strong economy, and the rule of law, while strengthening relations with its Arab, regional, and international surroundings.
This came during his reception of the Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, Jassim Mohammed Al-Badawi, and his accompanying delegation, who Read more…
Strict directives have been issued to subject government vehicles to thorough inspection on external roads within Iraq.
2026-07-01
Shafaq News – Diyala
Security sources reported on Wednesday that the relevant authorities have received strict instructions to stop government vehicles and subject them to thorough inspection, especially on main roads and routes connecting the central, northern and southern governorates.
Sources told Shafaq News Agency that these measures have entered into force and include official vehicles crossing between governorates, with the aim of thwarting any attempts to smuggle money, documents, or any other assets that may be related to files currently under investigation. Read more…
Conditions and obstacles… Will Baghdad succeed in controlling weapons within 90 days?
2026-07-01
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi government has announced that September 30, 2026 will be the deadline for handing over weapons not under the control of state institutions, in a move it says aims to end the duality of armed forces and consolidate state sovereignty, coinciding with the end of the international coalition’s mission to fight ISIS in the country.
Government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi said that all armed groups had been notified of the deadline, stressing that Read more…
