Al-Zubaidi: The withdrawal of US forces from Iraq is certain, and Washington is required to abide by its commitments.
9-16-2026
Information/Special…
The official spokesperson for the Victory Coalition, Salam al-Zubaidi, confirmed on Wednesday that the agreement with the United States regarding the withdrawal of its forces from Iraq was reached during the previous government, following Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s visit to Washington. He stressed that the withdrawal dates are fixed and should not be Read more…
Al-Muslawi speaks about the oil and gas law…its approval is still far off
9-16-2026
The spokesperson for the Reconstruction and Development parliamentary bloc, Firas al-Muslawi, confirmed on Wednesday that the oil and gas law continues to face numerous obstacles preventing its passage in the Council of Representatives. He explained that the reasons for the delay are a mix of political and technical factors.
Speaking to Al-Maalomah, al-Muslawi stated, “The oil and gas law is among Read more…
In detail… Al-Zaydi’s advisor reveals to Shafaq News the features and challenges of the 2027 budget
2026-09-16
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Wednesday, the Prime Minister’s financial and economic advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, revealed the most prominent features and challenges facing Iraq’s 2027 budget, stressing that its final form is not yet clear, pending the approval of the draft law by the Council of Ministers and its referral to Read more…
US Energy Secretary: 18 million barrels of oil crossed the Strait of Hormuz yesterday
2026-09-16
Shafaq News – Washington
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday that 18 million barrels of crude oil and refined products passed through the Strait of Hormuz the previous day, while the seven-day average was about 11 million barrels per day.
Wright added, in an interview with Fox Business Network, that an assessment of the damage to the Saudi oil pipeline running from east to west is Read more…
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Trump’s deputy: The conflict with Iran will enter a “different phase” within two months.
2026-09-16
Shafaq News – Washington
US Vice President J.D. Vance said Tuesday evening that the conflict with Iran will enter a “completely different phase” in the next two months, referring to developments related to regional tensions and the confrontation between Washington and Tehran.
Vance added, in an interview with the New York Post, that the Iranian regime “will continue to lose control Read more…
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(Exclusive) The US State Department confirms its support for al-Zaidi’s efforts to extend sovereignty, control weapons, and prevent attacks.
2026-09-16
Shafaq News – Washington
Mustafa Hashim
The US State Department affirmed on Wednesday that the United States supports Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s efforts to extend state sovereignty and prevent attacks from being carried out inside or launched from Iraq, stressing Washington’s commitment to building a strong and mutually beneficial partnership Read more…
China to Iran: We do not want the tension to spread to the Red Sea
2026-09-16
Shafaq News – Beijing/Tehran
During his meeting with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed his country’s hope that regional tensions would not spread further towards Yemen and the Red Sea.
The Chinese minister, speaking from Beijing, called on “everyone to take effective measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.” Read more…
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Al-Dhari calls for the closure of Houthi offices in Arab and Islamic countries.
2026-09-16
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Secretary-General of the Iraqi National Project, Jamal al-Dhari, called on Wednesday for a unified and firm Arab and Islamic stance towards the Houthi group, in light of the targeting of Mecca.
Al-Dhari said in a Facebook post, which was reviewed by Shafaq News Agency, that “targeting Mecca, the Qibla of Muslims, is a dangerous escalation that violates the sanctity of the Two Holy Mosques and threatens the security of pilgrims to the Sacred House Read more…
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An economist identifies 5 obstacles facing Iraq’s 2027 budget and warns of a 60 trillion dinar deficit.
2026-09-16
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Economic expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi identified five major obstacles facing Iraq’s budget for next year on Wednesday, while warning of a financial deficit that could exceed 60 trillion Iraqi dinars.
In a post on social media, Al-Marsoumi addressed those obstacles, explaining that the first of them lies in the difficulty of Read more…
The Kurdistan Regional Government rejects the 2027 budget allocations and insists on a 14% share based on the census.
2026-09-16
Shafaq News – Erbil
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) expressed its rejection on Wednesday of the 2027 budget allocations that are scheduled to be approved by the federal government and the House of Representatives, stressing its adherence to the 14% share for the region based on Read more…
The US embassy in Riyadh raises its warning level.
2026-09-16
Shafaq News – Follow-up
The US embassy in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, raised its security alert level to level three on Wednesday, warning of the risks of US interests being targeted by Iranian missiles and drones, as well as the risks of armed conflict and terrorism.
The US State Department advised its citizens in Saudi Arabia to reconsider their travel plans to the kingdom, given the existing security threats, stressing that Read more…
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Kurdistan Democratic Party: We expect the obstacles to be overcome and the regional government to be formed soon.
2026-09-16
Shafaq News – Erbil
The spokesman for the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Mahmoud Mohammed, confirmed on Wednesday that an agreement with the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan on a number of issues had been reached some time ago, indicating that the two sides had intensified their efforts in recent days to resolve the remaining Read more…
The Middle Oil Company reveals its plan to increase production and meet the needs of power plants and refineries.
9-16-2026
The Central Oil Company announced on Wednesday the signing of contracts to sell and pump oil through the strategic pipeline and Basra outlets. It also revealed a plan to increase production and meet the needs of stations and refineries in the coming days. The company’s Director General, Muhammad Yassin Hassan, stated in a statement to the official agency that “the Central Oil Company was producing Read more…
US official: There is no structure for security cooperation with Baghdad after the withdrawal
9-16-2026
A senior US official, speaking to the British newspaper The Independent on Tuesday (September 15), denied any plans to establish “security cooperation with Baghdad” after the scheduled withdrawal date of the 30th of this month.
The Pentagon official, who declined to be identified, said that the remaining US forces in Iraq will complete their withdrawal with all their equipment, including air defenses, on Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-15-2026
9-15-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 The Rothschilds are literally the foundation of currency on this planet Earth. The Rothschilds are the backbone of the financial structure…The Rothschilds have the United States of America by their testicles and they’re not letting go. It’s called interest. The interest we pay to them every day is astronomical…They certainly don’t need money because they are money…The Rothschilds are now interested in Iraq…Iraq is about to become a currency financial hub…part of their banking system…The United States of America is in debt to us [Rothschilds] until the end of time. That’s what we want to do with Iraq as well… Read more…
At discounted prices, the UAE buys millions of barrels of Iraqi oil within two months.
2026-09-15
Shafaq News – Middle East
Reuters reported on Tuesday evening that Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) had purchased millions of barrels of crude oil at discounted prices from the Iraqi state oil company, citing three sources familiar with the matter.
Two Iraqi energy sources said that the UAE state-owned company, through its trading arm, was the largest importer of Iraqi crude oil in August and September, helping to boost Iraqi exports Read more…
Nine ministerial portfolios await resolution… Abdul Hadi: The vote may be postponed until October
9-15-2026
Information/Special…
Member of the Coordination Framework, Uday Abdul-Hadi, confirmed on Tuesday that the process of voting on nine vacant ministerial portfolios in Ali al-Zidi’s government may extend into October, given the lack of a comprehensive agreement on setting a date for the decisive session in Parliament.
Abdul-Hadi explained to Al-Maalouma that “until this moment, there is no Read more…
Al-Zaidi’s cabinet: A design that reveals the crux of the dispute over the vacant portfolios
9-15-2026
Information/Baghdad…
MP Aqeel al-Rajhi, from the Tasmeem parliamentary bloc, confirmed on Tuesday that the process of completing the cabinet of Prime Minister al-Zaidi’s government remains unstable. He attributed this to the insistence of some political blocs on retaining names previously rejected by parliament.
Al-Rajhi told the Information Agency that “political agreements regarding Read more…
An economist says 26 unofficial outlets in the region are draining state funds.
9-15-2026
Information/Baghdad…
On Tuesday, economist Diaa Mohsen accused the federal government of clear negligence in resolving the issue of unofficial border crossings in the Kurdistan Region. He emphasized that turning a blind eye to these crossings is causing significant financial damage to the country’s public treasury, in addition to serious security and health repercussions.
Mohsen told the Information Agency that “there are approximately 26 unofficial border crossings within the region that are still operating outside the law.” He explained that Read more…
Exclusive: Al-Zaidi “averted” military strikes against Iraq from Saudi Arabia and America yesterday
2026-09-15
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, MP Abu Turab al-Tamimi revealed the role of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, who “spared” Iraq from almost certain military strikes that were planned for yesterday by Saudi Arabia and the United States.
Al-Tamimi told Shafaq News Agency that “the shrewdness and policy of the Commander-in-Chief is what spared Iraq from the strikes,” refusing to Read more…
