Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Late Monday Evening 6-1-26
A Leader Within It: The Coordination Framework Will Hold A Crucial Meeting Tomorrow, Tuesday, To Finalize The Ministries Of Al-Zidi's Cabinet
latest news Monday, June 1, 2026 Baghdad - One News A prominent leader in the coordination framework revealed that the coalition leaders will hold a meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, to discuss the issue of vacant ministries and to decide on the mechanism for completing the government formation.
The leader explained that the meeting will discuss setting a date for a parliamentary session to vote on the remaining ministers, given the continued political disagreements regarding a number of ministerial portfolios.
He added that there is a general trend among political forces to expedite the completion of government entitlements within a period not exceeding one or two weeks, given the current security and regional conditions and the pressures facing the political process.
He noted that the consultations also include exploring the possibility of replacing some of the candidates for the vacant ministries in order to achieve broader consensus and ensure the passage of the remaining cabinet within the House of Representatives. https://1news-iq.net/قيادي-فيه-الإطار-التنسيقي-يعقد-يوم-غد-ا/
Mps: Al-Zidi's Steps In Combating Corruption Are An Important Start On The Path To Administrative And Financial Reform
latest news Monday, June 1, 2026 Baghdad - One News 6/01/2026 Members of Parliament believe that the steps taken by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in the fight against corruption represent an important start on the path to administrative and financial reform, stressing the need to turn these measures into practical results that lead to holding those involved accountable and recovering public funds.
They pointed out that the decision to form the Supreme Sovereign Council for Integrity, Oversight and Recovery of Public Funds, along with reviewing government contracts and opening files that are suspected of corruption, reflects a clear governmental direction to deal seriously with this issue and to prosecute violations that have harmed public funds.
They added that the House of Representatives supports any legal and constitutional measures aimed at protecting state funds and holding those involved in corruption cases accountable, stressing the importance of providing the necessary legislative and oversight framework to ensure the success of these efforts. https://1news-iq.net/نواب-الخطوات-التي-اتخذها-الزيدي-في-مكا/
Coordination Framework Authorizes PM On Arms Issue
2026-06-01 Shafaq News- Baghdad Iraq’s Coordination Framework (CF), Iraq’s main Shiite political alliance, expressed support for efforts to place all weapons under state control and to separate the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) from political, partisan, and social structures.
In a statement issued after a meeting held at the office of former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and attended by Prime Minister Alial-Zaidi, the coalition stressed that decisions on war and peace are a sovereign national matter that belongs exclusively to the Iraqi people through their constitutional institutions, namely parliament and the elected government. “Any action taken outside this framework constitutes a violation of the law and the principles of the constitutional state.”
Regarding the PMF, the coalition affirmed that the force is an official security institution committed to the constitution, applicable laws, and the directives of the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, carrying out its duties within established legal frameworks.
The coalition also emphasized the importance of maintaining cooperation between the Iraqi government and the international community, while continuing the process of ending the mission of the international coalition in Iraq.
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Coordination-Framework-authorizes-PM-on-arms-issue
Al-Mada News: 5 Factions Have Begun Handing Over Their Weapons In Preparation For Their Integration Into The Political Process According To The American Vision
latest news Monday, June 1, 2026 Baghdad - One News 6/01/2026 A report published by Al-Mada newspaper stated that the Iraqi government has practically begun implementing a plan to restrict weapons to the state, noting that the “Peace Brigades” affiliated with the Sadr movement have begun procedures to hand over their weapons.
According to the report, five other factions are expected to begin similar steps during the next phase, including: Ahl al-Haq, Badr, Sayyid al-Shuhada, Thaar Allah, and Imam Ali.
The report linked these developments to what it described as American pressure on Baghdad to address the issue of weapons outside the framework of the state, noting that Washington stipulated the exclusion of parties that have armed wings from government participation, and that the ministerial formation should not be completed before taking measures in this regard.
The report added that some factions showed greater flexibility towards these steps, hoping to maintain their political presence and obtain representation within the government and ministerial positions. (this might be an issue)
https://1news-iq.net/المدى-5-فصائل-بدأت-إجراءات-تسليم-أسلحته/
Iraqi Forces Review Integrating Armed Groups Under State Authority
2026-06-01 / 01:51 Shafaq News- Baghdad A high-level Iraqi committee will meet leaders of the Shiite Coordination Framework (CF) on Monday evening to discuss mechanisms for regulating armed factions, integrating their members into state institutions, and advancing plans to place all weapons under government authority, a source told Shafaq News.
The source, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the discussions, revealed that the three-member committee is headed by Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ali Al-Zaidi and includes former Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and Badr Organization Secretary-General Hadi Al-Amiri.
The meeting is expected to focus on implementing the government's plan, including proposals to redistribute eligible members among ministries and security agencies after reviewing their records. Participants will also consider creating a dedicated security institution to accommodate participating groups, either through a ministry linked to the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) –a predominantly Shiite umbrella force incorporated into the Iraqi state in 2016– or an independent body operating under a defined legal and administrative framework.
Discussions will cover personnel audits, a timetable for implementation, and the issue of “ghost employees,” the source added, noting that funding mechanisms are also expected to feature prominently, including domestic borrowing and potential financing arrangements involving Gulf-based banks. Broader political and economic issues are on the agenda as well, including efforts to fill the remaining vacancies in Al-Zaidi’s cabinet.
Read more: US vetoes armed faction participation in Iraq’s new government
International scrutiny of Iraq’s armed factions has intensified in recent weeks. Reports indicate that Washington opposes their participation in government unless they relinquish their weapons and has called for ending state funding for some groups.
Speaking to Shafaq News, Patrick Clawson, research director at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, said the main US concern is ensuring that the PMF does not wield “major influence in the new Iraqi government” and that Iraqi authorities retain full oversight while preventing attacks on US personnel and facilities.
Read more: What does Iraq's new government promise? A guide to Ali Al-Zaidi's ministerial program
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraqi-forces-review-integrating-armed-groups-under-state-authority
The Tripartite Committee for Weapons Control will hold its meeting tomorrow to present its results to the Coordination Framework, in the presence of “Ali Al-Zaidi”
latest news Monday, June 1, 2026 Baghdad - One News The tripartite committee concerned with restricting weapons to the state is holding an expanded meeting with the forces of the coordination framework to discuss mechanisms for implementing the project to disarm the armed factions and the plan to integrate their members into state institutions.
An informed source said that the tripartite committee consists of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ali al-Zaidi, as chairman, and includes former Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Badr Organization leader Hadi al-Amiri as members.
He added that the meeting will discuss mechanisms for restricting weapons to the state, in addition to discussing the distribution of faction members to ministries and security agencies after verifying their data and ensuring that their records are free of criminal restrictions, as well as taking stock of their actual numbers and setting a time limit for receiving weapons.
According to the source, the attendees will also discuss ways to provide the necessary financial allocations for the implementation of the project, whether through internal borrowing or through some Gulf banks, with the aim of concluding this matter almost definitively. https://1news-iq.net/اللجنة-الثلاثية-لحصر-السلاح-تعقد-اجتم/