As part of the campaign to pursue “corrupt officials,” commandos have been widely deployed near the Green Zone in central Baghdad.
2026-07-01
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A security source reported on Wednesday that commando forces were widely deployed in a number of areas of the capital, Baghdad, near the Green Zone.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that this deployment comes as part of the ongoing security plan to pursue those wanted on financial corruption charges. Read more…
Following the withdrawal of Russia’s Lukoil, a confidentiality agreement was signed between Basra Oil Company and the US’s Chevron.
2026-07-01
Shafaq News – Basra
Basra Oil Company signed a confidentiality agreement with US company Chevron on Wednesday to regulate the exchange of information for the purpose of evaluating the West Qurna 2 field and negotiating future agreements.
Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair Al-Abadi, who sponsored the agreement, said in a speech after its signing that the West Qurna 2 field is one of the giant fields, and that the Russian company Lukoil had withdrawn from its development operations. He pointed out that the ministry provides Read more…
How did the “bundles of money” end up in the hands of corrupt officials? A financial expert explains.
2026-07-01
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Financial expert and former director at the Central Bank of Iraq, Mahmoud Dagher, confirmed on Wednesday that the arrival of new money packages (in both dinars and dollars) in the hands of corrupt individuals does not mean that there is an illegal channel within the Central Bank, attributing this to the natural cycle of cash movement between the Central Bank, banks, and their clients.
Dagher told Shafaq News Agency that the Central Bank provides banks with new banknotes, which in turn distribute Read more…
The Kurdistan Islamic Union calls for expediting the activation of the regional parliament and supports Baghdad’s campaign against corruption.
2026-07-01
Shafaq News – Sulaymaniyah
On Wednesday, Mustafa Abdullah, head of the Kurdistan Islamic Union bloc, called for the swift reactivation of the Kurdistan Region Parliament to exercise its oversight and legislative role, while simultaneously announcing his bloc’s support for the ongoing anti-corruption campaign launched by the federal government in Baghdad.
Abdullah said during a press conference attended by Shafaq News Agency that his bloc is demanding Read more…
Financial support and an annual conference… Al-Zaydi directs the reactivation of the House of Wisdom
2026-07-01
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Wednesday, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi directed the reactivation and strengthening of the role of the House of Wisdom, along with providing it with the necessary financial and technical support, and called for the organization of an annual conference that includes a select group of Iraqi and Arab experts to present visions and solutions to the challenges facing the country.
This came during a visit by Al-Zaydi to the House of Wisdom, during which he learned about the reality of Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 6-30-2026
6-30-2026 Newshound Guru Stephen When you look at all the corruption and all of these government officials that were arrested in the last 24 hours it makes sense as to why nothing ever happened over the last 23 years. Because they were just taking money. Why would they want this scheme to end? They’re taking money off the top. I read a report this morning. So far they have confiscated 900 billion dinar. Almost 1 trillion dinar…That is a lot of money. I’m looking at all the articles coming out and all the photos of…all the cash. I’m like why would all these government officials be hoarding billions of dinar?… Maybe they knew something was coming down the line where they were getting ready for it too. Read more…
A high-ranking source: Reports that any corruption suspect was released on bail or through a settlement are completely false.
6-30-2026
A high-ranking official source denied on Tuesday claims that any person accused of corruption had been released, whether on bail or through a settlement.
The source said, “What has been circulated by some media outlets and pages about the release of the accused who were arrested in the recent anti-corruption campaign on financial or legal bail is completely untrue.” Read more…
301 suspects arrested in 8 cases: Iraqi security announces the results of its June operations
2026-06-30
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi National Security Service announced on Tuesday the arrest of 301 defendants in 8 different security and criminal cases during the month of June.
The agency stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that “26 people accused of terrorism, 57 drug dealers and promoters, 101 people accused of extortion and threats, and 41 people accused of fraud and deception crimes were arrested.”
He added, “15 people were arrested for belonging to extremist religious movements, 48 people were arrested for Read more…
Beyond the borders… Will “Operation Dawn” break the international protection umbrella for the corrupt?
6-30-2026
Information / Special:
International affairs expert Hussein Al-Asaad confirmed on Tuesday that corrupt individuals possess significant capabilities to smuggle illicit funds out of the country and legitimize them through complex fraudulent means and methods, noting the existence of international networks and mafias that assist in these operations.
Al-Asaad told Al-Maalouma that “there are international and global mafias specializing in facilitating the smuggling of illicit funds,” as these funds reach “global banks through seemingly legal means, while those banks benefit from Read more…
Gold records its biggest monthly collapse in 18 years
6-30-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Gold prices fell by more than 1% on Tuesday, heading towards their biggest monthly decline since October 2008, driven by rising expectations of a US interest rate hike to combat inflation.
Spot gold fell 1.5% to $3,956.92 an ounce, marking a sharp monthly loss of 12.7%, its fourth consecutive monthly decline. Meanwhile, US gold futures for August delivery fell Read more…
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Al-Husseini reveals a political and parliamentary agreement: No one whose name appears in corruption investigations will be exempt.
6-30-2026
The former member of the Parliamentary Integrity Committee, Yasser al-Husseini, confirmed on Tuesday the existence of a firm political and parliamentary agreement to lift immunity and grant exceptions to any individual whose name appears during the investigations into corruption cases being reviewed by the Iraqi judiciary. Al-Husseini told the Information Agency, “The politically and judicially agreed-upon decision is that there are no red lines or immunity for any official, regardless of their residence, whether inside or outside Read more…
Al-Karawi: There will be no exceptions from now on in holding corrupt individuals accountable.
6-30-2026
The head of the Popular Movement Against Corruption, Hussein al-Karawi, called on Tuesday for the activation of the “Where Did You Get This?” law, stressing the need to apply it to all figures accused of corruption without exception. Al-Karawi told the Information Agency that “it is essential to activate the ‘Where Did You Get This?’ law and apply it to the head of the Progress Party, Mohammed al-Halbousi, and the head of the Sovereignty Alliance, Khamis al-Khanjar.”
He added that “al-Halbousi and al-Khanjar have plundered all state funds, which necessitates subjecting them to Read more…
Will Al-Zaydi proceed to open the files of the security ministries?
6-30-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Security expert Fadel Abu Ragheef confirmed on Tuesday that the next phase will witness a comprehensive review of all corruption cases in ministries, including security ministries.
Abu Ragheef told the Information Agency that “the campaign launched by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, which resulted in the arrest of a number of prominent politicians on corruption charges, will also include security Read more…
After the legislative recess, Parliament faces the test of resolving stalled legislation.
6-30-2026
Information / Baghdad…
All eyes are on the Iraqi Parliament as the legislative recess draws to a close, amid assurances from members of parliament that there is momentum to pass pending legislation and activate both the legislative and oversight roles. This is expected to contribute to supporting the government’s program and addressing long-standing issues that have been awaited resolution. Regarding the legislation of pending laws, MP Hussein Shaker confirmed that Parliament will work to enact important legislation after the recess ends, stressing the need to Read more…
The Zaidi government grants oil extraction contracts to American companies
6-30-2026
Information/Translation…
Baghdad continues its efforts to award contracts to international oil companies to boost oil production and revenues. The Iraqi government has approved contracts for Halliburton, the services provider, to develop two oil fields in the south of the country, about a year and a half after the American company signed a preliminary agreement for the projects.
A report by Upstream, translated by the Information Agency, stated that “the Iraqi Council of Ministers approved awarding integrated field management contracts and engineering, procurement, and construction management contracts to Halliburton Iraq, Read more…
Washington is preparing a “blacklist” and moving to dismantle Tehran’s influence in Baghdad.
2026-06-30
Shafaq News – Washington
David Des Roche, an associate professor at the Center for Near East and South Asian Security Studies and a former defense policy official in the US Secretary of Defense’s office, asserted that Washington views the recent “anti-corruption” campaign in Baghdad as a necessary step to dismantle “Iranian influence.”
Des Roche, who previously held sensitive positions in the Pentagon and the White House, said, “There are unannounced American expectations that political and security figures linked to Tehran should be removed Read more…
After Washington, Al-Zaidi announces a tour to Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.
2026-06-30
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced on Tuesday that his upcoming visit to the United States will be followed by a tour that includes Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Iran, while confirming that the government has not found any evidence to support the accusations regarding attacks on Gulf states being launched from Iraqi territory.
Al-Zaydi told Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that his foreign travel program includes, after the visit to the United States, working visits to Read more…
“The King of Iraq” leads the fight against corruption… Will al-Zaydi dare to overthrow those who brought him to power?
2026-06-30
Shafaq News – Special Translation
An American report suggested that the campaign led by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, with direct support from Chief Justice Faiq Zaidan, against corruption, is similar to the campaigns launched by previous Iraqi prime ministers at the beginning of their terms.
A report by the US-based Al-Monitor website, translated by Shafaq News Agency, stated that the real test of Ali al-Zaidi’s seriousness will not be in pursuing middle-ranking officials, but rather in his willingness to target the same influential forces that helped him reach the premiership. Read more…
The unification of Peshmerga forces begins… Kurdistan affirms its ability to manage the situation after the end of US support.
2026-06-30
Shafaq News – Erbil
On Tuesday, the Minister of Peshmerga Affairs in the Kurdistan Regional Government, Shorsh Ismail, announced the start of the practical phase of unifying the Peshmerga forces under the umbrella of the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs, stressing that the ministry will be able to manage the affairs of its forces autonomously after the end of the financial support agreement with the US Department of Defense (the Pentagon) next September.
Ismail said during a press conference following the launch ceremony of the first joint training course Read more…
80 ships in one month… an unprecedented recovery for Iraqi shipping traffic
2026-06-30
Shafaq News – Basra
The northern port of Umm Qasr in Basra, in the far south of Iraq, recorded an increase in commercial ship traffic during the current month of June, receiving 80 ships, compared to 66 ships last May, while the port director confirmed that the docks are preparing to receive more giant ships in the coming days.
The director of the Umm Qasr North Port, Muhammad Tahir Fadhil, said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that the number of ships received rose during the month of June to 80 ships, surpassing the previous month of May, which Read more…
