Source: More than 50 US vehicles leave Harir base for Jordan
8-4-2026
Information/Anbar..
A security source in Anbar province revealed on Tuesday that a large US military convoy withdrew from Harir base in Erbil province towards Jordan, via the Trebil border crossing west of the province.
The source told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “an American military convoy comprising more than 50 Humvees left Harir base in Erbil and took the Baiji-Haditha road to the Trebil border crossing, in preparation for entering Jordanian territory.” Read more…
“At its weakest point”… Will the coordination framework fall apart?
2026-08-04
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Since the formation of the coordinating framework that brings together the ruling Shiite political forces in Iraq in 2021, with the aim of unifying their political position after the results of the early parliamentary elections and confronting the project of forming a majority government led by the Sadrist movement, the alliance is currently facing a series of challenges that threaten its ability to maintain its internal cohesion and its role in managing the major issues in the country.
Observers believe that the alliance, which arose Read more…
Factional weapons or “collapse”: Al-Zaydi’s government faces an impossible equation
2026-08-04
Shafaq News – Special Translation
The Italian ” Special Eurasia ” report highlighted Iraq’s transformation into a central arena for regional conflict, and painted a very pessimistic picture of the future of the Iraqi government under American pressure and Iranian influence.
The report, translated by Shafaq News Agency, concluded that Baghdad is experiencing a state of political and security paralysis between Washington’s demands to disarm the factions, and the Iranian influence that is deeply rooted within Iraqi political, security and Read more…
Iraq leads in largest oil deals during July
2026-08-04
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq topped the list of the largest oil deals concluded during July 2026, in a list that included three Arab countries: Iraq, Oman, and Qatar, amid a broad investment movement aimed at developing oil and gas fields and enhancing production capacity.
Iraq came in first place after signing agreements with American companies to develop 9 oil fields in the governorates of Kirkuk, Diyala, Basra and Dhi Qar, with the participation of Read more…
A Syrian official: Oil cooperation with Iraq alleviates the energy crisis and paves the way for a strategic partnership.
2026-08-04
Shafaq News – Damascus
The head of the Gas and Energy Committee at the Damascus Chamber of Industry confirmed on Tuesday that strengthening oil cooperation between Iraq and Syria could help alleviate the energy crisis facing Syria and pave the way for a strategic partnership that would positively impact industry, investment, and economic growth.
Mohammed Marwan Orfali told Shafaq News Agency that Iraq’s geographical proximity makes the cost of transporting oil and gas to Syria low, which allows for the provision of energy supplies at lower prices and reduces Read more…
The currency issued in Iraq rose to 113.6 trillion dinars by the end of last May.
2026-08-04
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The currency issued in Iraq recorded an increase to reach more than 113 trillion dinars by the end of May 2026, coinciding with the continued rise in cash circulating outside banks, according to official data from the Central Bank of Iraq.
Data seen by Shafaq News Agency showed that the currency issued amounted to 113.560 trillion dinars at the end of May, compared to 112.896 trillion dinars Read more…
Government advisor: The liquidity crisis does not mean the state is bankrupt and does not threaten salaries.
2026-08-04
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The financial advisor to the Iraqi government, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed on Tuesday that the liquidity crisis facing Iraq does not mean a shortage of funds or the bankruptcy of the state, stressing that the government possesses financial and administrative tools that guarantee the continued funding of salaries and the fulfillment of its basic obligations.
Saleh told Shafaq News Agency that the current pressures are related to the imbalance between the timing of oil revenues entering the treasury and the due dates for monthly expenditures, primarily salaries, as well as Read more…
A thousand Iraqi trucks are stuck in Aqaba; drivers have been waiting to unload their cargo for 18 days.
2026-08-04
Shafaq News – Anbar
The mayor of Rutba district in Anbar, western Iraq, Imad al-Rishawi, confirmed on Tuesday that trade through the Trebil crossing with Jordan and the al-Walid crossing with Syria is witnessing a remarkable increase, driven by security stability that has contributed to the smooth flow of trade between Iraq and neighboring countries.
Al-Rishawi told Shafaq News Agency that about a thousand tankers leave daily through the two crossings, while a similar number of empty tankers enter, reflecting the growing commercial transport activity. Read more…
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The oil minister reveals talks with Iran to facilitate the movement of tankers through the Strait of Hormuz
8-3-2026
The Minister of Oil, Bassem Mohammed Khudair, confirmed the existence of an ambitious plan to transport a portion of the southern oil fields through northern pipelines, aiming for export rates exceeding 700,000 barrels per day, in accordance with the Iraqi-Turkish agreement. He also revealed ongoing discussions with Iran regarding the smooth flow of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, with hopes of reaching an understanding in the coming days. Khudair told the official news agency, as reported by Al-Maalomah, that “an important agreement was reached Read more…
Exclusive: Al-Zaidi to visit Saudi Arabia next week “after mediation”
2026-08-03
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Monday that Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi will visit Saudi Arabia next week.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the past few days have witnessed contacts by international, regional and internal political parties, in order to ease tensions between Baghdad and Riyadh, and those parties have succeeded in doing so.”
He added that “following the mediations, it was decided that Al-Zaidi’s postponed visit to Saudi Arabia will take place Read more…
Trump: Iran faces a choice between reaching an agreement or complete surrender.
2026-08-03
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump asserted on Monday that Iran faces a choice between reaching an agreement or complete surrender, noting that “the Iranian leadership is incredibly deceitful,” as he put it.
Trump continued in press statements: “Nothing will reach Iran unless we want it to, unless there is an agreement or complete surrender,” indicating that “the Iranian leadership is incredibly duplicitous; they ask for a meeting and then say they are not holding any talks.” Read more…
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The Ministry of Finance is considering three options to overcome the employee salary crisis.
8-3-2026
Information/Special..
Former member of the parliamentary finance committee, Sherwan Mirza, revealed on Monday that the Ministry of Finance has begun studying three scenarios to get out of the liquidity crisis, foremost among them being external borrowing, printing currency, or recovering the cash mass, which amounts to about 90 billion dollars.
Mirza explained to Al-Maalomah News Agency that “the government, represented by the Ministry of Finance, is trying to address the financial problem through several scenarios, foremost Read more…
Exclusive: CENTCOM comments on reports of Patriot missile system withdrawal from Erbil
2026-08-03
Shafaq News – Washington
A US Central Command (CENTCOM) official said on Monday that redeployment and rotation of troops and military assets is continuing in the region, but he neither confirmed nor denied reports that the Patriot air defense system was being withdrawn from Erbil Airport in the Kurdistan Region.
The official, who asked not to be identified, told Shafaq News Agency that “the US Central Command regularly rotates and repositions US forces and military assets to support the missions Read more…
Imminent end to the American presence… The third convoy leaves Al-Harir base amid a rapid withdrawal
8-3-2026
Information/Erbil..
Informed sources revealed on Monday that the gates of the Harir base near Erbil were opened for the first time in weeks, as the third convoy of US forces moved to complete the accelerated withdrawal of its units.
The sources explained to Al-Maalomah that “all the main gates of the Harir base near Erbil, where the American forces are stationed, were opened since the early morning hours, amid a deployment to secure the movement of the third convoy, which includes dozens of Read more…
A call to form “tripartite” committees to review financial files and activate the illicit gains law.
8-3-2026
Information / Baghdad..
Member of Parliament Mohammed Karim Al-Baldawi called on Monday for the formation of joint oversight and judicial committees to purge state institutions of corruption and review major financial files, demanding the immediate activation of the Illicit Gains Law and a comprehensive evaluation of all executive officials.
Al-Baldawi told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “most state institutions are currently suffering from paralysis and near-total cessation as a result of rampant corruption and weak oversight, as well as clinging to officials who have remained in their positions for many Read more…
Iraq announces electrical interconnection with Türkiye: 600 megawatts have entered the national grid.
8-3-2026
Information/Special…
Former spokesperson for the Ministry of Electricity and energy expert Ahmed Moussa announced on Monday the completion of the electrical interconnection between Iraq and Turkey, adding 600 megawatts to the Iraqi national grid.
Moussa told the Information Agency that “specialized energy teams were able to complete the electrical interconnection with Turkey in the past few hours, adding approximately 600 megawatts to the national grid.” Read more…
Salaries are causing panic among Iraqis; parliamentary action is underway to secure them.
8-3-2026
Information/Special..
MP Duha Laibi Al-Bahadli revealed today, Monday, a parliamentary move to host the Minister of Finance inside the House of Representatives, to discuss the issue of salaries and to identify the most prominent financial challenges facing the process of securing them.
Al-Bahadli told Al-Maalouma that “the issue of salaries affects the livelihood security and social stability of millions of Iraqis, which necessitates that it be at the forefront of the House of Representatives’ priorities, by hosting the Minister of Finance and the concerned authorities to learn about Read more…
Barzani and the Patriarch of the Chaldean Church affirm the protection of Christian rights and the consolidation of coexistence.
2026-08-03
Shafaq News – Erbil
On Monday, Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani received the Patriarch of the Chaldean Church in Iraq and the world, Mar Paulos III Nona, where the two sides discussed the situation of Christians and Iraqi communities, and stressed the importance of consolidating a culture of coexistence and protecting diversity in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
Barzani’s headquarters stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that Patriarch Mar Paul III Nona expressed during the meeting his thanks and appreciation to Barzani for his continuous efforts in protecting Read more…
Iraq’s domestic public debt rises to 103 trillion dinars by the end of May
2026-08-03
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq’s domestic public debt rose to more than 103 trillion dinars by the end of May 2026, marking an increase compared to the previous month, according to data from the Central Bank of Iraq.
Central Bank data seen by Shafaq News Agency showed that domestic public debt reached 103.179 trillion dinars by the end of May 2026, compared to 95.679 trillion dinars at the end of April 2026, and 90.515 trillion dinars at the end of 2025. Read more…
