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MP: US loan to Iraq is conditional on parliamentary legislation

On Thursday, Mansour Al-Baiji, a member of the parliamentary finance committee, confirmed that the American loan that Iraq is supposed to receive is contingent upon the passage of the borrowing law in the House of Representatives. IraqPolitics Report

Al-Baji told Shafaq News Agency that “the borrowing law will be included on the agenda of the upcoming sessions of the House of Representatives, at the request of Finance Minister Falih al-Sari.”

He added that “there is an external loan of $2 billion from the US Treasury, but it is conditional on the Iraqi parliament passing a law on borrowing.”

“Without a loan law, we believe that the United States of America will not give any loan to the government of Ali al-Zaidi,” he asserted.

The parliamentary finance committee revealed last Monday that the borrowing law will be an alternative to the general budget law for 2026.

The head of the parliamentary finance committee, Uday Awad, told Shafaq News Agency that “the law includes mechanisms for internal and external borrowing, without specifying a certain amount or financial ceiling,” explaining that “the draft law grants specific powers to each minister with regard to spending, in addition to other powers granted to the Council of Ministers in accordance with the provisions of the law.”

Earlier, Finance Committee member Hussein Al-Daraji revealed to Shafaq News Agency that the legislative and executive authorities intend to gradually move towards implementing a “programs and performance budget” starting from next year, 2027, to ensure the regulation of spending and the protection of public funds.

The committee had hosted the Minister of Finance and senior officials in the ministry on July 7 to discuss the financial and economic situation and the mechanisms for preparing the draft federal budget for 2027.

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Al-Zaidi from Tehran: Our security is shared and we will not allow Iran to be threatened from Iraqi territory.

Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi affirmed on Thursday that the security of Iraq and Iran is “shared and we will not allow any threat to Iran to originate from Iraqi territory,” while recalling Iran’s “honorable stance in supporting Iraq” during the war against ISIS.

This came, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s office, which was received by Shafaq News Agency, during Al-Zaidi’s leadership of the Iraqi delegation in the joint talks with the Iranian side, which was represented by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. WashingtonNews Updates

The statement added that the two sides discussed a number of issues of common interest, including establishing a mechanism for the work of the joint Iraqi-Iranian economic committee.

Al-Zaydi stressed that his visit to Iran reflects the depth and renewal of the relationship, and represents a bridge of friendship between the two peoples, pointing to the partnership that unites the two countries in religion, civilization, geography and culture.

Al-Zaydi explained that the visit comes in order to discuss issues concerning the two countries and the region, calling for joint investments in various fields.

For his part, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed his gratitude for the noble stance of the Iraqi people in the funeral procession of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and also pointed to the depth of the commonalities between the two peoples.

Barzashkian stressed that security stability is very important and positively impacts bilateral development, and he also pointed to the existence of important joint investment opportunities between the two countries.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi arrived in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Thursday morning for an official visit.

The official reception ceremony for Al-Zaidi took place at Saadabad Palace in the capital, Tehran. He was received by the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, during which the national anthems of both countries were played, and the honor guard was inspected.

Before leaving Baghdad, Al-Zaidi said in a post on the “X” platform that during his visit he would meet with senior officials in the Islamic Republic of Iran to discuss issues of common interest, bilateral cooperation, and consultations on regional issues and efforts to consolidate security and stability in the region.

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Exclusive: More than 150 officials on the list of those to be dismissed or retired in Iraq during July

A government source revealed on Thursday that lists are being prepared to dismiss and retire more than 150 government officials during the month of July, as part of a campaign to reassess administrative leaders and those with special grades in state institutions.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the measures will include undersecretaries, directors general, and those with special grades, and will range between dismissal from office or referral to retirement, based on the results of evaluating their functional and administrative performance.” NewsArticle Subscription

He explained that “each minister will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the performance of agents, directors general, and special grade employees working within his ministry, and preparing official lists that include the level of competence, integrity, and achievement, as well as the recorded indicators regarding financial or administrative corruption.”

He added that “the relevant minister will be authorized to propose the dismissal or removal of any official against whom indicators related to corruption or mismanagement are proven, and if evidence of his involvement is available, his file will be referred to the competent regulatory and judicial authorities to take measures in accordance with Iraqi law.”

According to the source, “the first batch of exemptions and changes will include more than 150 officials during this month, to be followed by another batch in August.”

He noted that Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi directed the ministers, during the weekly cabinet meeting held last Tuesday, to identify and dismiss any undersecretary or director general suspected of financial or administrative corruption.

The source confirmed that “government procedures will hold the minister concerned responsible for keeping any undersecretary or director general suspected of corruption in his position, which represents a green light for ministers to take the necessary measures without delay.”

He pointed out that ministries whose ministers have not been chosen due to the incomplete cabinet will have the same powers granted to the officials in charge of managing them on an acting basis to conduct assessments and changes, including security ministries.

Earlier this month, the Cabinet authorized the Prime Minister to rotate, transfer, and replace directors-general and those of equivalent rank in all state institutions, based on a proposal from the relevant minister or the head of the entity not affiliated with a ministry, as part of what it described as the institutional reform program.

The government also announced the adoption of new standards for evaluating those holding special grades, including professional competence, integrity, administrative experience, academic achievement, leadership ability, and the level of institutional performance, instead of relying on political and partisan affiliation in selecting officials.

This comes as a political source revealed to Shafaq News Agency that the Prime Minister is preparing to meet with the leaders of the Coordination Framework to discuss lifting the political cover from officials accused of corruption, including 12 prominent political and party figures, in preparation for a new phase of the anti-corruption campaign that includes files in the Ministries of Health, Oil and Electricity.

Our sources previously revealed the preparation of a list of 40 individuals accused of financial and administrative corruption, including current and former members of parliament, undersecretaries, directors-general, company owners, and intermediaries, in preparation for taking legal action against those found guilty and recovering the funds obtained from public money.

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“Reconstruction and Development”: No decisive agreement yet to complete Al-Zidi’s ministerial cabinet

The head of the “Reconstruction and Development” bloc, Bahaa al-Araji, confirmed on Thursday that there is no decisive agreement between the active political blocs to complete the current ministerial formation headed by Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi.

Al-Araji said during a press conference held in the parliament building in the presence of a correspondent from Shafaq News Agency, “There is no decisive agreement yet to complete the cabinet, and we need to resolve the issue of the vacant ministries as soon as possible,” calling on the council presidency to hold a special session to vote on them. WashingtonNews Updates

Al-Araji urged the political blocs to unite their ranks, noting that “the next stage is dangerous and requires finding a solid foundation for understanding and dialogue,” while pointing out that the regional conflict between Washington and Tehran has negatively affected the Iraqi reality due to the worsening oil export crisis and the deterioration of the energy and services sectors.

This statement comes in conjunction with what an informed source revealed last Saturday, that the political forces that did not complete their government quotas according to the electoral entitlement have begun forming internal committees to sort and study the names of candidates for the remaining portfolios.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the State of Law Coalition, led by Nouri al-Maliki, and through its internal committee concerned with nominating candidates for the Ministry of Interior, is currently studying the resumes of six candidates, including former minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari and Lieutenant General Qasim Atta. However, the latter is facing difficulty in passing his nomination due to a local and regional veto against him, despite pressure from some parties to pass it.”

The source added that “the list also includes technocrat candidates, among them a lieutenant general with a doctorate from the Ministry of Interior’s staff and a long history in security service, as well as independent figures,” noting that “the Ministry of Higher Education falls under the State of Law entitlement as well, while the Ministry of Youth and Sports will be allocated to the Wisdom Movement, and the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs to the Sadiqun bloc.”

It is worth noting that the Iraqi parliament voted on May 14 to grant confidence to Ali al-Zaidi’s government and its ministerial program with 14 ministers, while the vote on the remaining 9 ministries was postponed due to continued disagreements over the distribution of portfolios, amid reports indicating international warnings against the inclusion of armed factions in the new formation.

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The Prime Minister arrives in Iran on an official visit

Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi arrived in the Islamic Republic of Iran on Thursday for an official visit, according to the official news agency, which stated that “Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi arrived in Iran for an official visit, at the head of a high-level ministerial delegation.”

She also confirmed that his official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran will include discussions on issues of common interest and strengthening bilateral cooperation with senior Iranian officials. Al-Zaidi stated in a post on the “X” platform, “Today we are heading to Tehran on an official visit during which we will meet with senior officials in the Islamic Republic of Iran to discuss issues of common interest, bilateral cooperation, and consultations on regional issues and efforts aimed at consolidating security and stability in the region.”

He added that “Iraq and Iran are bound by historical and cultural ties, geographical borders and common interests, which necessitates continuing to work in a spirit of dialogue, cooperation and mutual respect, in a way that promotes sustainable development and prosperity for the people of both countries, and contributes to supporting security and stability at the regional and international levels.”

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Widespread parliamentary discontent with the contents of the State Audit Bureau’s report

MP Riyadh Adai described the report issued by the head of the Federal Board of Supreme Audit regarding the Board’s work as “disappointing” on Wednesday, arguing that it failed to mention the true extent of wasted funds in state institutions.

Adai told the Information Agency, “The report lacked any indication of the actual amount of wasted funds and did not clearly name the officials or entities involved in cases of financial and administrative corruption.”

He added, “There are significant contentious issues in several ministries, including the Ministries of Defense, Transportation, and Trade, which are the backbone of providing for citizens’ basic needs.” He pointed out that “these ministries entered into contracts with several companies that resulted in the waste of substantial sums of money, in addition to the illegal disbursement of bonuses from insurance funds.”

It is worth noting that the Parliament reviewed the Federal Board of Supreme Audit’s 2025 report, which comprises approximately 7,000 pages, during a session in which the head of the Board, Ammar Subhi Khalaf, was present.

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Behind the scenes of the Washington visit: American messages via Baghdad to ease tensions with Iran

The spokesman for the Victory Coalition, Aqeel al-Rudaini, revealed on Wednesday important behind-the-scenes details and political leaks concerning the visit of al-Zaidi to Washington, D.C., confirming that he carried direct messages between the United States and Iran aimed at de-escalating regional tensions. Al-Rudaini told the Information Agency that “leaks from Washington indicate that al-Zaidi discussed with U.S. President Donald Trump the necessity of returning to the negotiating table and reaching a final and comprehensive agreement that secures navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, given its immense economic importance on both regional and international levels.”

He added that “information confirms that al-Zaidi carried messages and proposals from the U.S. administration to Tehran regarding the possibility of reactivating the joint memorandum of understanding previously signed by the two parties in Geneva.” He explained that “the coming period will witness Iraq playing a pivotal and positive role in bridging the gap between Washington and Tehran, given its balanced relations with both sides. Furthermore, these moves will positively impact the strengthening of joint economic and trade agreements between Baghdad and Tehran.” EconomicForecast Reports

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Parliamentary rights committee demands clarifications regarding oil agreements with Washington

The spokesperson for the Parliamentary Rights Bloc, Miqdad al-Khafaji, revealed on Wednesday that there is a move within the Iraqi Parliament to summon Prime Minister Ali Mohsen al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah to clarify the truth behind the reported grant of 500,000 barrels of oil to the United States, as well as the agreements concluded during his recent visit to Washington.
Al-Khafaji told the Information Agency that “Parliament intends to summon the Prime Minister to clarify the truth regarding the reported grant of 500,000 barrels of oil to the United States, in addition to reviewing the details of the signed agreements, their implementation mechanisms, and the resulting obligations.”
He added that “there are concerns that the quantities granted may exceed two million barrels in the future, which necessitates an official explanation before the legislative body and the public.”
Al-Khafaji questioned, “What benefit will Iraq gain from these agreements in exchange for giving away a portion of its oil wealth?” He emphasized that “national resources must be utilized in a way that serves the interests of the Iraqi people and preserves the country’s economic sovereignty.”
He indicated that “the House of Representatives will continue to exercise its oversight role in monitoring all economic agreements and files to ensure that national interests are not harmed and that Iraq’s rights and resources are preserved.” IraqPolitics Report

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Al-Zaidi reveals the “advice” he gave to Trump: We don’t want Iraq to be a failed state.

Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi affirmed on Wednesday that his government rejects Iraq becoming a “failed state,” stressing the need to continue fighting corruption and bear “all the consequences,” while revealing that he advised US President Donald Trump against launching a military strike against Iran. IraqEconomic News

In an interview with The Atlantic, al-Zaidi said he advised Trump against launching a military strike against Iran, stressing that Iraq should be a meeting point, not an arena of hostility, between Washington and Tehran.

He added that a military presence does not create ties between peoples, and that economic engagement is the guarantor of building those relationships, noting that Iraq is looking for an investment partnership with the United States that extends for 30 years instead of a military presence.

Al-Zaydi stressed that “there is no option but to surrender the weapons,” emphasizing that his government rejects the transformation of Iraq into a failed state and is committed to fighting corruption.

He pointed out that economic development and job creation are the path to stability in Iraq, noting that the recent war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have inflicted heavy losses on the Iraqi economy, even though Iraq still represents a promising investment opportunity.

Al-Zaydi concluded by emphasizing his readiness to bear the consequences of his reform project.

Al-Zaidi, accompanied by a high-level delegation, concluded last Saturday a five-day official visit to the United States of America , which focused on launching a comprehensive and diversified economic partnership to support the Iraqi economy, expand investment opportunities, revitalize the local labor market, as well as enabling Iraq to open new outlets for exporting crude oil and increase production and refining capacities.

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