“There is no fairness in the distribution of salaries”: A parliamentary proposal to resolve the crisis
2026-08-11
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, MP Hayam Al-Yasiri, from the “Reconstruction and Development” bloc, proposed legislation that would require self-financing companies in state ministries to pay the salaries of the remaining ministry employees whose salaries are delayed, describing the proposal as “fair”.
Al-Yasiri said in a press conference followed by Shafaq News Agency that some departments in state ministries receive their employees’ salaries centrally, while others rely on a system of Read more…
Eco Iraq warns against the long leave law: it turns employment into income without work and a cost to the budget.
2026-08-11
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Economic Observatory “Eco Iraq” strongly criticized on Tuesday the proposed law to grant employees long leave, warning that it would turn into an open financial privilege at the expense of the budget and public funds, at a time when the state is suffering from inflation in current spending.
The observatory said in a press statement received by Shafaq News Agency that “the proposed law submitted by the Parliamentary Finance Committee, which allows an employee to take a long leave while receiving 50% of his nominal salary, presents an unbalanced model,” explaining that “the proposal means paying a government salary to an employee who does not perform an actual service to the state, Read more…
Iraq leads OPEC production rise in July
2026-08-11
Shafaq News – Baghdad
OPEC production rose significantly in July, as Gulf states resumed pumping supplies that had been affected by the war with Iran and the unrest in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iraq recording the largest increase among member states, according to a Reuters survey.
According to the survey, OPEC production, excluding the UAE, rose by about Read more…
“3 strategies for dealing with Tehran”… Trump: Iran cannot pay its soldiers’ salaries
2026-08-11
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States controls a large amount of Iranian money and assets, noting that Tehran is facing difficult economic conditions and does not have the ability to borrow.
Trump added, in statements reported by American media, that Washington is considering three strategies for dealing with Iran. The first is to monitor the extent of its deteriorating situation, the second is to launch strong military strikes, while the third is based Read more…
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Reber Ahmed: Baghdad cannot protect us, and we are in contact with them to supply us with air defense systems.
2026-08-11
Shafaq News – Erbil
On Tuesday, the Interior Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Reber Ahmed, confirmed that the disputes related to the implementation of the ASYCUDA system at border crossings had been resolved, while noting that the region was in contact with the Iraqi Army Chief of Staff regarding obtaining air defense systems to protect fields and facilities.
Ahmed said, during a speech he delivered at an exhibition held by the Zeravani forces command about the Anfal of the Barzani people, which was attended by Shafaq News Agency, that the Asikoda file was discussed extensively, Read more…
Exclusive: Iraqi government draws up roadmap to save salaries; Hormuz alternative ready
2026-08-11
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, the Prime Minister’s financial and economic advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, explained the reasons for the government’s continued assurances regarding securing employee salaries in light of the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis and the halt in oil exports.
Saleh told Shafaq News Agency: “In line with the Iraqi government’s confirmation on every occasion that the salaries of employees and retirees are secure and not at risk, despite Read more…
Exclusive: Qaani draws a red line in Baghdad: No limit on the weapons of the factions, and no clash with the state.
2026-08-11
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The commander of the Quds Force in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Ismail Qaani, drew a red line against handing over weapons to the state by Iraqi factions, and stressed the need to avoid armed confrontation with security forces, during a visit he made to the capital, Baghdad, before returning to Tehran.
An informed source told Shafaq News Agency that Qaani held a series of meetings yesterday with Iraqi political and security leaders, including leaders in the coordination framework and armed factions, to discuss the issue Read more…
The Syrian judiciary has sentenced Bashar and Maher al-Assad to death and ordered their international prosecution.
2026-08-11
Shafaq News – Damascus
A Syrian court on Tuesday sentenced former Syrian President Bashar Hafez al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad, and a number of fugitive defendants to death after convicting them of murder, torture, and crimes against humanity, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA).
Judge Fakhr al-Din al-Aryan, who presided over the trial, said that the court found Bashar al-Assad guilty of the felony of premeditated murder of more than one person and of children, in Read more…
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With zero barrels… Iraq is off the list of the largest crude oil suppliers to America during July
2026-08-11
Shafaq News – Washington
Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Tuesday showed that average U.S. imports of Iraqi crude oil were zero barrels per day during July 2026, according to the latest published data.
According to data seen by Shafaq News Agency, the weekly average for the four weeks ending July 31, 2026, shows that the United States did not record any Read more…
The Washington Post reveals the details of Trump’s secret departure from Türkiye after an Iranian threat.
2026-08-11
Shafaq News – Washington
The Washington Post has revealed the behind-the-scenes details of US President Donald Trump’s departure from Turkey last month on a secret military plane, contrary to what the White House announced regarding his departure on Air Force One, due to a credible Iranian threat to target him.
The newspaper quoted an American official familiar with the operation as saying that Trump boarded the old Air Force One plane in front of cameras in the capital, Ankara, before being secretly transferred by a catering truck inside the airport to a smaller C-32A military plane, on which Read more…
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With Saudi support, Iraqi border crossings discuss with a Turkish delegation increasing transit to one million trucks annually.
2026-08-11
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Border Ports Authority discussed on Tuesday with a high-level official Turkish delegation the possibility of increasing the transit rate for goods crossing between the two countries with the support of Saudi Arabia.
This came during a meeting between the head of the Border Ports Authority, Lieutenant General Omar Adnan Al-Waili, and the delegation headed by Barak Akan, Director General for European Union Affairs and Foreign Relations at the Turkish Ministry of Transport and Read more…
Car sales in Iraq plummeted by 28.6% during the first half of 2026.
2026-08-11
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Car sales in Iraq recorded a significant decline of 28.6% during the first half of 2026, registering 59,264 cars, compared to the same period last year, according to a report by Focus2move, a website specializing in global car market data.
According to the report seen by Shafaq News Agency, Kia topped the market with a 28% share despite a 27.8% decrease in sales, followed by Toyota with Read more…
Plans to increase production to 300 million cubic feet… Iraqi oil seeks optimal investment in the Ajil gas field
2026-08-11
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil for Extraction Affairs, Taseer Azizi, affirmed on Tuesday the importance of supporting optimal investment plans for gas produced from the Ajil field, within its programs aimed at developing oil fields, increasing crude oil production, maximizing associated gas investment, and supplying the energy and industry sectors with available quantities.
This came during a technical meeting chaired by Aziz, and attended by the Undersecretary of the Ministry for Gas Read more…
Exclusive: Al-Zaydi is considering sweeping changes in the leadership of the Popular Mobilization Forces.
2026-08-11
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Informed sources reported on Tuesday that Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi is considering making sweeping changes to senior positions within the Popular Mobilization Forces in the coming period, amid political pressure surrounding the issue.
Sources told Shafaq News Agency that the changes under consideration may include senior leadership positions in the organization, including the head of the Popular Mobilization Forces and the chief of staff of the organization, in addition to Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 8-10-2026
8-10-2026 Newshound Guru Ross Article quote: “Dr. Ali Karim Hussein, chaired a meeting of the Digital Transformation Team to follow up on the automation of public finance, and to discuss the priorities of (IFMIS) projects and the Unified Treasury Account (TSA), as well as the automation of taxes and customs to enhance transparency and efficiency.” Starlink didn’t just appear in Iraq overnight. The groundwork had been in motion for months. But the new government flipped the switch — license signed July 17, live service by July 29. Under two weeks. This meeting sits in a clear sequence of activity under the same leadership and converging quickly toward the September 30th deadline which I predict lines October up to be a big month for IQD… Pay attention to what happens between now and SEPTEMBER 30th…The sense of urgency to get the Iraqi population online is a clue to the work being done behind the scenes that will set IQD up for revaluation. Read more…
Al-Zaydi calls on MPs to play their role in combating corruption: There are no red lines.
2026-08-10
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi affirmed on Monday that the electricity file will receive “exceptional” attention. While calling on MPs to exercise their oversight role in supporting the government’s efforts to combat corruption and dry up its sources, he stressed that there are “no red lines” in pursuing corrupt individuals.
This came according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Media Office, which was received Read more…
The cabinet shortage weakens the government… the original members are absent, the proxies remain, and the tasks are substandard!
8-10-2026
Information / Special..
The spokesman for the State of Law Coalition, MP Aqeel Al-Fatlawi, confirmed today, Monday, that completing the cabinet is of great importance, especially in light of the security and financial challenges that the country is going through during the current stage.
Al-Fatlawi told Al-Maalouma that “some important ministries need permanent ministers, especially the Ministries of Interior and Defense, which necessitates resolving the issue of their vacancies and not continuing to manage them by proxy in order to carry out Read more…
Exclusive: US warning: Factions’ refusal to surrender weapons could push Iraq into civil war
2026-08-10
Shafaq News – Washington
Mustafa Hashim
Former Pentagon official David Des Roches said on Monday that the Iraqi government’s setting a September deadline for the factions to hand over their weapons was a “positive step,” while noting that the factions’ refusal to hand over their weapons could push Iraq into a civil war.
Des Roches, who has held several positions, most notably Director of Operations for the North Atlantic Treaty Read more…
The Iraqi Interior Ministry withdraws security personnel from MPs convicted of financial corruption.
2026-08-10
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, the acting Interior Minister, Hussein Al-Awadi, decided to withdraw all security personnel assigned to members of parliament who were convicted of financial corruption.
An informed source in the ministry told Shafaq News Agency that Al-Awadi issued an order to the Directorate of Personal Protection to withdraw the police officers assigned to protect the MPs who were referred to court on corruption charges. Read more…
Global Finance awards an Iraqi bank a global prize in recognition of its performance
8-10-2026
Baghdad-Mail
The National Bank of Iraq announced on Monday that it had won the “Best Bank in Iraq for 2026” award, granted by the international magazine “Global Finance”, as part of its annual Best Bank Awards 2026 , which honors the most distinguished banking institutions worldwide.
The bank said in a statement, “This win is a significant milestone in the bank’s journey, as it was chosen for the first time as the best bank in Iraq, alongside a select group of the most prominent Read more…
