Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Tuesday Evening 9-29-26
MP: Fixing Contracts And Wages Is Mandatory For The Government Within The 2027 Budget
Information/Baghdad... MP Mahmoud Al-Shammari affirmed on Tuesday that the issue of regularizing the employment of contract and daily wage workers in various ministries and state institutions has become a legal and moral obligation incumbent upon the government. He stressed the financial necessity of including sufficient allocations to definitively resolve this entitlement within the 2027 general budget.
Al-Shammari told the Information Agency, “Contract and daily wage workers have provided invaluable and continuous services for many years in running service and production departments and addressing the severe shortage of human resources. Their continued suffering or the delay in settling their employment status is unacceptable.” He added, “Fairness and a stable livelihood for these employees represent a legislative priority that cannot be compromised within the Parliament.”
He added that "Parliament will exercise its oversight and legislative role to pressure the Ministry of Finance and the executive branch to include the necessary job positions (both newly created and eliminated) and the required financial coverage for their permanent employment in the 2027 budget without exception." He pointed out that "the country possesses ample resources to address this vital issue if there is a genuine will to end the policies of procrastination and favoritism."
He emphasized that "the House of Representatives will not pass the upcoming budget unless it includes clear and explicit provisions that resolve the entitlements related to contracts and salaries and grant them job security." He warned the government against "ignoring the legitimate demands of this large segment of the population, given the negative repercussions this will have on the efficiency of government performance and social stability." End/25h
"The Brigades Threaten To Topple The Government" Security Official Abu Mujahid Al-Assaf Warns Al-Zaydi And His Allies: "A Government That Does Not Work For The Benefit Of The People Will Be Brought Down By Any Means Necessary"
Baghdad - One News - 9/28/2026 The security official of the brigades, Abu Mujahid al-Assaf, threatened to overthrow the government, directing a warning to Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi and his allies, coinciding with an escalation of his position on the restrictions imposed on Iranian aviation and a threat to take steps if they continue after October 1st. A blatant threat...
Al-Assaf said in a statement that the government was formed from three allied parties, but he considered that the differences between them could lay the foundation for what he described as “strife and war between brothers in religion and homeland,” calling on its parties to learn from history.
The security official of the brigades addressed a message to al-Zaydi and those behind him, saying that “any government that does not work for the benefit of the people will be brought down by all means,” according to the text of the statement.
Regarding the Iran file, Al-Assaf announced that if what he described as the “air blockade” on the Islamic Republic continues after October 1st, the brigades will adopt a position that may lead to closing the ports of the countries participating in the blockade of Iran. A blatant threat that must be dealt with.
He also announced the monitoring of Iraqi airspace to ensure it was not violated by what he described as "hostile aircraft," threatening to shoot them down, and warning the Prime Minister's office against becoming, according to the statement, "a cashier for American violations" after October 1st. An IRI faction leader telling the GOI what to do...
Al-Assaf considered the withdrawal of coalition forces from Iraqi territory as the beginning of achieving full sovereignty over land, water, and airspace, and independence in political and economic decision-making. https://1news-iq.net/الكتائب-تلوّح-بإسقاط-الحكومة-المسؤ/
Kataib Hezbollah Warns To Topple PM Al-Zaidi's Government
2026-09-28 / Shafaq News- Baghdad A senior security official with Kataib Hezbollah, an Iran-aligned Iraqi armed faction, on Monday threatened to bring down Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s government if it failed to serve Iraqis and warned of escalation over restrictions on Iranian aviation.
“The government that does not work in the interests of the people will be brought down by all means,” Abu Mujahid Al-Asafi said in a statement.
Kataib Hezbollah has been designated by the United States as a Foreign Terrorist Organization since 2009. Washington says the group receives financial and military support from Iran and has carried out attacks against US, Iraqi and Coalition targets.
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Al-Asafi also warned that if the “air blockade” on Iran continues beyond October 1, escalation could include moves to close border crossings with countries participating in the restrictions.
He said the “Islamic Resistance” would monitor Iraqi airspace for “hostile aircraft,” warning that they would first be cautioned and then shot down if they violated Iraqi airspace.
His remarks come as Baghdad faces US sanctions warnings over services provided to sanctioned Iranian airlines. Iranian airlines remain barred from operating through Iraqi airports, although Iraqi Airways resumed flights to Iran via Najaf on Monday as Baghdad continues seeking exemptions from US measures affecting Iranian carriers.
Al-Asafi also said Iraqis would celebrate September 30 as the “expulsion” of US and NATO forces.
September 30 is Baghdad’s deadline for ending the US-led Global Coalition’s military mission in Iraq, although separate US security arrangements are expected to continue.
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https://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Kataib-Hezbollah-threatens-to-topple-Al-Zaidi-government
US Dollar Climbs In Baghdad, Erbil
2026-09-29 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil The US dollar closed Tuesday's trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 157,500 dinars per 100 dollars.
According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad's Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchange markets at 157,500 dinars per 100 dollars, up from the morning session's 157,000 dinars.
In the Iraqi capital, exchange shops sold the dollar at 158,000 dinars and bought it at 157,000 dinars, while in Erbil, selling prices stood at 157,550 dinars and buying prices at 157,500 dinars.
https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/US-dollar-climbs-in-Baghdad-Erbil-3