Parliament sounds the alarm: A constitutional collapse is looming.

Parliamentary Legal Committee member Aref al-Hamami warned on Tuesday of an escalating constitutional crisis in the country due to the repeated resignations of Federal Court members, holding influential parties responsible for obstructing the work of the legislative and judicial institutions.

Al-Hammami told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the recent resignations within the Federal Supreme Court portend a dangerous constitutional vacuum that could impact the adjudication of crucial state-related cases,” noting that “influential parties are systematically exerting pressure on the judiciary to achieve political gains at the expense of constitutional stability.”

He added, “Obstructing parliamentary sessions and failing to hold them regularly has enabled these groups to expand their influence and restrict the legislative authority from performing its oversight and legislative role, weakening the democratic system and threatening the independence of national decision-making.”

Al-Hamami stressed that “continuing this path could plunge the country into a severe legal crisis if the Federal Court fails to fulfill its role of monitoring legislation and resolving constitutional challenges.”

Earlier, the head of the House of Representatives’ Legal Committee, Mohammed Anouz, warned of significant pressure exerted by influential political parties to obstruct the approval of the Federal Court Law, noting that these parties are seeking to pressure the court to pass dangerous files, most notably the ceding of the Khor Abdullah port to Kuwait.

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Iraq welcomes the ceasefire, stressing that it is a step towards enhancing stability in the region.

The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed, on Tuesday, the US initiative that led to a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, stressing that it represents a positive development toward de-escalation and enhancing stability in the region.

In a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, the Foreign Ministry affirmed its continued commitment to peaceful and diplomatic solutions to regional crises, ensuring the security and safety of the region’s peoples and preventing the expansion of the conflict.

According to the statement, the ministry also “congratulated the State of Qatar on its diplomatic efforts and mediation endeavors, which contributed to reaching a ceasefire agreement, reflecting its role in supporting regional stability.”

She stressed the “need for full commitment to implementing the ceasefire, given its critical importance in calming the situation and creating a suitable environment for resuming dialogue and negotiations,” expressing her “hope that this step will constitute a genuine beginning toward a radical and sustainable resolution of the existing tensions through peaceful and diplomatic frameworks.”

A ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel entered into force earlier today, pursuant to a declaration by US President Donald Trump, which calls for a comprehensive and complete ceasefire that has been in place for 12 days.

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The Prime Minister orders the formation of a committee to investigate the circumstances of the attack on Iraqi bases.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani ordered, on Tuesday, the formation of a committee to investigate the circumstances of the attack on Iraqi bases. The official spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Sabah al-Numan, said in a statement, “In a treacherous and cowardly attack, at exactly 2:15 a.m. and until 3:45 a.m., on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, a group of small suicide drones targeted a number of Iraqi military sites and bases. This targeting led to significant damage to the radar systems at the Taji camp north of Baghdad and the Imam Ali base in Dhi Qar Governorate, without any human casualties.”

He added, “Iraqi forces were able to confront and thwart all other attempts to attack four sites in different locations, and to deal with and shoot down the drones, which had been aiming to target these sites.” He explained that “all the targeted sites are military sites fully affiliated with the Iraqi security forces, and are managed and supervised by officers and personnel from our heroic security forces.”

He also stated, “Following this blatant attack, Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, ordered the formation of a high-level technical and intelligence committee, including representatives from all relevant security agencies, to investigate the circumstances of this attack, identify the perpetrators, and fully follow up on the results of the investigation.” He explained that “these treacherous criminal acts will not go unpunished.”

He also stressed that “our armed forces will remain Iraq’s impregnable shield in defending our people, our territory, and our sovereignty.”

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Civil Aviation Authority: Iraqi airspace fully reopened at all airports.

The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced on Tuesday the reopening of Iraqi airspace to air traffic, following a comprehensive assessment of the security situation and coordination with relevant national and international authorities. In a statement, the head of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority, Benkin Rekani, explained that “the decision was based on improved security conditions and confirmation of Iraq’s ability to provide the highest levels of safety and air traffic control for overflight aircraft.”

He explained that “opening Iraqi airspace will contribute to strengthening Iraq’s geographical position as a strategic air corridor linking the East and West, and will help reduce flight times and fuel costs for international airlines.”

The statement noted that “air navigation will be managed in accordance with the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), with full adherence to safety procedures and continuous coordination with the Regional Air Navigation Center and aviation offices of neighboring countries.”

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Iraq’s National Nuclear Regulatory Authority: We have not detected any radioactive contamination from the US strike on Iran.

Iran’s National Nuclear, Radiological, Chemical and Biological Regulatory Authority (NNRRA) announced on Sunday that no radioactive contamination was detected as a result of the US strike on nuclear facilities in Iran. In a statement, the authority said, “Within the framework of the regulatory tasks and responsibilities assigned to the Central Operations Room for Radiological and Nuclear Emergencies in preparing for, confronting, and responding to nuclear and radiological emergencies, and since the first day of the Zionist airstrike on Iranian nuclear facilities on June 13, 2025, appropriate measures have been taken to confront and respond to the incidents.”

The Authority added, “Based on the developments of the situation at dawn on Sunday, June 22, 2025, and as a result of the air strikes carried out by the United States of America on Iranian nuclear facilities, and through monitoring and observing the measurements of the radiation monitoring and early warning systems and the radiation background measurements at the border crossings, no significant radioactive contamination was indicated and all measurements were within the limits of the natural radiation background, which is what we have noted since the beginning of the crisis in the analysis of the course of events.”

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Advisor: Iraq’s financial situation is secure

The Prime Minister’s Financial Advisor, Dr. Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed that Iraq’s financial situation remains within safe limits, despite the repercussions of regional tensions resulting from the Zionist aggression against Iran.

He explained in an interview with “Al-Sabah” that the general budget for the years (2023-2025) was formulated according to a medium-term financial policy, which adopted a clear hedge between an upper spending limit of (200) trillion dinars and a lower limit of more than (155) trillion, to secure the state’s operational and investment obligations.

He explained that the hedge was based on the oil asset cycle, with the inclusion of a hypothetical deficit of (64) trillion dinars to be financed when prices fall, giving the budget the ability to absorb shocks. He added that geopolitical tension raised oil prices by about (10) dollars, which increased revenues, despite the risks associated with the security of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, through which the majority of Iraq’s exports pass.

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Washington monitors signs of “potential attacks” on US bases in Iraq and Syria.

A US official said on Monday that US military and intelligence officials have detected indications that “Iranian-backed factions” are preparing to launch potential attacks on US military bases in Iraq and possibly Syria, in retaliation for US strikes inside Iran.

The New York Times quoted the official as saying, “There have been no attacks so far, and Iraqi officials are making great efforts to dissuade the factions from carrying out any hostile action.”

The US Department of Defense announced that it had bombed Iranian nuclear sites with more than 182 tons of explosives, using 75 weapons, in the largest operation carried out by B-2 stealth aircraft in US history. The operation lasted only 25 minutes.

In response, the Iranian Armed Forces’ Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters warned of a large-scale military response to the United States following its participation in strikes targeting sites inside Iran.

The official spokesman emphasized that Iran’s response will include expanding legitimate targets and escalating the war in the region, with dire and unforeseen consequences for the United States.

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The Iraqi parliament is suing the government over delayed budget schedules.

 Member of Parliament Hadi Al-Salami revealed on Monday that a lawsuit has been filed against the federal government for not submitting the 2025 budget schedules to Parliament yet.

Al-Salami said in a video clip received by Shafaq News Agency, “The Ministry of Finance has not disbursed the salaries of the nursing home, which amount to 60,000 dinars per person per month,” noting that “Parliament has filed a lawsuit against the Iraqi Council of Ministers and the Ministry of Finance due to corruption, misinterpretation, and negligence.”

He added, “The government violated Article 62 of the Constitution, violating Financial Management Law No. 6 of 2019, and Budget Law No. 23 of 2023,” noting that “these violations have negatively impacted citizens’ lives.”

Hussein Mounes, a member of the Iraqi parliament’s Finance Committee, ruled out the government’s submission of the federal budget schedules in an interview with Shafaq News Agency on Saturday, while reviewing the main reasons for this move.

Parliamentary Finance Committee member Moeen Al-Kadhimi previously suggested that the budget schedules could reach parliament in early July.

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Mazhar Saleh: Stabilizing inflation is one of the most notable successes of Iraq’s economic policy.

The Prime Minister’s economic advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, confirmed that one of the most significant successes of Iraq’s economic policy this year has been the stability of the general price level, or inflation, growth rate. He noted that the annual inflation rate is approaching, for the first time in many years, the natural break in price growth, which amounts to about 3% or less, according to statistical inflation indicators.
Saleh explained in an interview with Al Furat News Agency that “this significant price stability is due to the combination of economic policy objectives to maintain the purchasing power of citizens’ cash income and overall macroeconomic indicators, which represents an addition to real income for citizens and a good indicator of the investment and business climate.”

He pointed out that “among the factors that contributed to achieving these successes is the general budget’s allocation of price support within fiscal policy, which constitutes more than 13% of GDP. This is a high and significant percentage, and goes towards subsidizing the prices of government services, in addition to fuel and food basket subsidies, farmer support, and other types of support.”

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Preparations for the 4th meeting to join the World Trade Organization

The Ministry of Trade intends to hold the fourth meeting of the Iraq Task Force as part of preparations for Iraq’s accession to the World Trade Organization.

Ministry spokesman Mohammed Hanoun told Al-Sabah: “The Ministry of Commerce activated the accession process through several axes, the most important of which was holding the third meeting of the Iraq task force, which was held in July of last year, 16 years after the second meeting.” He noted that “preparations are underway to hold the fourth meeting this year.”

He added, “The Ministry has prepared a focus area for updating files on goods, services, intellectual property, and agriculture, which have been completed in accordance with WTO standards, and sending them for negotiation.”

Hanoun explained that “technical work is underway with ministries and the Kurdistan Region to update the coordinated customs system from 2017 to 2022 and update the legislative plan for the laws.”

For his part, economic expert Nabil Jabbar Al-Tamimi said, “There are benefits that Iraq will gain by joining the World Trade Organization, in addition to the obligations that it will face.”

Al-Tamimi told Al-Sabah: “Iraq could gain benefits by joining the organization, most notably economic integration with member states, participation in reducing taxes and fees, and easing restrictions on exported goods, in addition to trade disputes that the organization could intervene to resolve.”

He continued: “Legislation and laws must be passed that are consistent with the goals of the World Trade Organization, and there must be a suitable environment for foreign investment and freedom.” He explained that “one of the obligations that Iraq could impose is opening local markets to imported goods and lifting restrictions on them,” noting that “such an obligation would restrict Iraq’s attempts to restore Iraqi industry to its former glory,” as he put it.

Al-Tamimi stressed that “it is better for Iraq to be an observer in the organization than to join it, because the obligations it would entail are very harsh.”

Minister of Trade Athir Al-Ghurairi said in a press statement last week that “Iraq has made significant progress in its accession process to the World Trade Organization,” stressing that “the national team responsible for completing accession requirements has completed responses to more than 450 technical questions submitted by WTO members, reflecting Iraq’s serious commitment and transparency in addressing the requirements of this important international process.”

He added, “The national team is fully prepared for the next round of meetings with the organization’s General Secretariat and working group members, and will represent Iraq with a unified position based on a national economic vision that seeks disciplined integration into the global economy.”

He pointed out that “joining the World Trade Organization constitutes a strategic step to support the business environment, stimulate investment, and develop productive sectors, particularly industrial and agricultural sectors, thus enhancing Iraq’s economic standing regionally and internationally.”

He continued, “The Ministry, in coordination with relevant ministries and institutions, will continue its technical and diplomatic efforts to ensure the best results in the service of the supreme national interest.”

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