Al-Zidi oversees the handover ceremony for the Central Bank and appoints Al-Alaq as an “advisor”.
2026-06-21
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi oversaw the handover ceremony between the new Central Bank Governor, Nizar Nasser Hussein, and the former governor, Ali Mohsen al-Alaq .
The Prime Minister’s Media Office said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that “Al-Zidi stressed the importance of proceeding with banking reform programs, which contribute to achieving financial stability and provide a suitable economic and investment Read more…
The Deputy Minister of Oil for Extraction Affairs: Increasing exports is a top priority for this stage.
2026-06-21
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil for Extraction Affairs, Nasir Aziz, confirmed on Sunday that restoring production from the southern oil fields to pre-Gulf crisis levels and increasing crude exports are the top priorities for the next phase.
Aziz said in a statement issued after assuming his new duties that the ministry is working to oversee plans to rehabilitate and develop the southern fields that witnessed a reduction in production Read more…
No handshakes, no commemorative photos… Iran enters the Geneva negotiations with the Hormuz card
2026-06-21
Shafaq News – Geneva
Iran began its talks with the United States in Switzerland on Sunday by refusing to shake hands with members of the American delegation or take a joint photo with them, while maintaining its position on the Strait of Hormuz and linking its reopening to a halt to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
The Iranian news agency Tasnim quoted a source close to the Iranian negotiating team as saying that the American delegation and the organizers of the negotiations had prepared to arrange a handshake Read more…
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Parliamentary Rights Committee warns of the repercussions of delaying the appointment of ministers of defense and interior on Iraq’s security.
6-21-2026
Information/Special..
MP Mohammed Al-Hasnawi, from the parliamentary Rights Bloc, warned today, Sunday, of a great danger threatening Iraq’s security and sovereignty as a result of postponing the vote on the Ministries of Defense and Interior until political understandings are completed, criticizing the government’s inability to complete the cabinet.
Al-Hasnawi told Al-Maalouma that “the current data and security challenges facing Iraq and the region require that the Interior and Defense ministries be at the forefront of the ministries that are voted on Read more…
State of Law: The next parliamentary session is expected to finalize the cabinet formation.
6-21-2026
Information / Baghdad…
Imran Karkoush, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed on Sunday that political forces are awaiting the next parliamentary session to complete the cabinet and fill the remaining vacant ministerial positions.
Karkoush told the Information Agency, “The upcoming parliamentary session presents a crucial opportunity to finalize the cabinet, as it is one of the most pressing government priorities at this stage.”
He added, “There is a government obligation that must be resolved during the first session, Read more…
Al-Badri: Iraq’s economic needs do not mean subservience to American will.
6-21-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Political analyst Saeed al-Badri believes that Iraq’s need to improve its economic situation and its dependence on Washington in this area does not mean Iraq is subservient to American decisions.
Al-Badri told Al-Maalouma, “Despite Iraq’s desire for good relations with everyone, including the United States, given its economic decline and dependence on Washington, this does not mean that Iraq is subservient to the American administration at all.”
He added, “Iraq needs to reclaim its economic and political decision-making power and liberate its finances Read more…
The cabinet formation is on the verge of being finalized; political agreements pave the way for the completion of the government.
6-21-2026
Information / Report…
Political activity is intensifying recently to finalize the cabinet and fill the remaining vacant ministerial posts. This comes amidst growing calls from parliamentarians and political figures to resolve this issue, which is considered one of the most significant challenges facing the government. This is especially crucial given the approaching important political and legislative deadlines and the increasing need for a fully empowered government capable of managing Read more…
One of them is a member of parliament… Two farms belonging to leaders in Al-Halbousi’s party were raided and large sums of money were seized.
6-21-2026
Al-Maalomah/Anbar –
A security source in Anbar province confirmed on Sunday that a security force from Baghdad unexpectedly raided two farms belonging to two prominent figures, one of whom is a member of parliament.
The source told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “a security force from Baghdad raided the farm of MP and leading member of the Progress Party, Samia Ghallab, following intelligence reports indicating that relatives of the director of the Central Electricity Distribution Company, Alaa Samir al-Dulaimi, a leading member of the Progress Party currently detained in Baghdad, were hiding sums of money on Read more…
Kurdistan Interior Minister: Al-Zaidi is very serious about oil and we support him.
2026-06-21
Shafaq News – Erbil
The Interior Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Reber Ahmed, confirmed on Saturday that the Federal Prime Minister, Ali al-Zaidi, is “very serious” about the issue of the work of oil companies, noting that the region will provide its support in this matter in coordination with the federal government.
Ahmed told reporters, including a correspondent from Shafaq News Agency, that “the federal government and oil companies are studying the necessary defense systems to protect the companies Read more…
“Green Iraq”: 4,800 square kilometers are contaminated with mines, and the country needs 15 years to get rid of them.
2026-06-21
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The “Green Iraq” environmental observatory revealed on Sunday that about 4,800 square kilometers of the country’s land are contaminated with mines and war remnants, stressing that this vast area puts Iraq at the forefront of the world’s countries most contaminated with these dangerous projectiles.
The observatory explained in a report seen by Shafaq News Agency that the crisis has been rooted since the first Gulf War, which lasted eight years without a real solution, followed by the Read more…
Nechirvan Barzani: We view the Zaidi government with optimism… and we support ending the US-Iranian conflict diplomatically.
2026-06-21
Shafaq News – Sulaymaniyah
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani expressed his optimism on Sunday regarding the federal government headed by Ali al-Zaidi, stressing his desire for joint action to achieve sustainable security and advance reconstruction efforts. While reiterating his support for the diplomatic path to end the conflict between Washington and Tehran, he emphasized that Iraq and the region will not be part of any regional conflict.
This came in a speech delivered by President Nechirvan Barzani during Read more…
The dollar rises and the Iranian toman falls in Kurdistan; an expert explains the reasons.
2026-06-21
Sulaimaniyah – Shafaq News
The currency exchange markets in the Kurdistan Region witnessed a rise in the exchange rate of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar on Sunday, while the Iranian toman continued its decline against the US currency.
According to market indicators, the exchange rate for 100 US dollars reached approximately 155,750 Iraqi dinars, while the price of 100 dollars reached 12,550,000 Iranian tomans.
Other foreign currencies also recorded varying exchange rates, with 100 euros reaching about Read more…
Exclusive: Iraqi government: The state has not resorted to external borrowing and the financial situation will be resolved soon.
2026-06-21
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The official spokesman for the Council of Ministers, Haider al-Aboudi, confirmed on Sunday that the Iraqi state is not heading towards external borrowing to address the current financial challenges, indicating that the financial situation will be addressed soon.
Al-Aboudi said, in response to a question from a Shafaq News Agency correspondent during a press conference, that “the government has alternatives to address the current financial pressures,” stressing that “Iraq is not resorting to external borrowing Read more…
Al-Aboudi: Al-Zidi will not run in the upcoming elections, and completing the cabinet will precede his visit to Washington in July.
2026-06-21
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Cabinet spokesman Haider al-Aboudi confirmed on Sunday that the cabinet will be completed in the first half of the month, ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit to Washington.
Al-Aboudi said in a press conference attended by Shafaq News Agency that “the first half of next July will witness the completion of the ministerial cabinet.”
He added that “the cabinet will be completed before Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s visit to Washington Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 6-20-2026
6-20-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 Alaq was the constipation. He was the one that was supplying Iran with money and not letting the prime minister of Iraq to play fair with the American dollar. Read more…
National security forces take over their duties at border crossings and checkpoints in Iraq.
2026-06-20
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The National Security Service announced on Saturday that it had taken over its duties at checkpoints and border crossings in Iraq.
The agency said in its statement: “In implementation of the directives of the Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces regarding strengthening control over border crossings and combating smuggling in accordance with the powers granted to him, the agency’s detachments have begun taking the necessary measures to Read more…
Parliament threatens to use its constitutional tools against al-Zaydi’s “changes” if he exceeds his powers.
6-20-2026
Information/Special..
MP Duha Al-Bahadli, from the Coordination Framework, confirmed on Saturday that the recent administrative changes made by Prime Minister Ali Al-Zidi must be evaluated according to the legal and administrative frameworks specified for them, stressing that Parliament possesses the necessary constitutional tools to hold accountable any overstepping of powers.
Al-Bahadli told Al-Maalomah, “If these changes fall within the executive powers guaranteed by law, Read more…
Pakistan: Talks between Washington and Tehran will be held tomorrow in Switzerland.
2026-06-20
Shafaq News – Islamabad/Tehran
The Pakistani Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday afternoon that technical talks between Washington and Tehran will be held on Sunday at the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland.
The ministry indicated that the talks would be sponsored by Pakistan and Qatar as mediating countries.
For its part, the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday that an Iranian delegation had left for Switzerland Read more…
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US intelligence chief accuses Biden’s doctor of concealing information about the origin of coronavirus
6-20-2026
Information/Follow-up…
On her last day in office, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced the release of previously undisclosed correspondence and documents accusing Anthony Fauci, then head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), of working with politically motivated elements within the intelligence community to conceal the true origin of the coronavirus and influence intelligence assessments related to the pandemic.
Gabbard stated that the documents show Dr. Anthony Fauci used millions of dollars of US taxpayer money to fund dangerous research in exchange for positions at the Wuhan Institute Read more…
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Al-Karawi: Oil fields in Iraq will return to their maximum production levels within hours.
6-20-2026
Information/Baghdad…
MP Mudhar al-Karawi confirmed on Saturday that Iraqi oil fields have returned to full production capacity within 24 hours.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, al-Karawi explained that “production at Iraqi oil fields, whether in the southern regions, the Middle Euphrates, or Kirkuk and other areas, has resumed at maximum capacity, aiming to restore production levels to their pre-Gulf War state.”
He added that “a number of giant oil tankers are currently waiting to load millions of barrels,” noting that Read more…
