Tuesday Iraq News Posted by Tishwash at TNT 7-21-2026
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Tishwash: Al-Baldawi: The stability of Iraq and the region depends on the withdrawal of US forces.
MP Mohammed al-Baldawi affirmed on Monday that stability in Iraq and the region will not be achieved while US forces remain present, calling for their complete withdrawal.
Al-Baldawi told the Information Agency, "Achieving security and political stability in Iraq and the region is contingent upon the withdrawal of US forces, as their presence is one of the primary causes of continued tension and crises."
He added, "Iraq possesses the security and military capabilities to protect its territory and sovereignty, and there is no need for any foreign forces to remain on its soil."
Al-Baldawi stressed "the necessity of respecting Iraq's sovereignty and implementing the resolutions calling for the end of the US military presence." link
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Tishwash: The framework supports the results of Al-Zaidi's visit to Washington and affirms: There is no protection for the corrupt.
The Coordination Framework announced on Monday its full support for the results of the official visit made by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the United States, stressing that it will not provide any political cover for those involved in corruption cases .
The media office of the Coordination Framework stated in a statement received by Al-Sa’a Network that “the Framework held its meeting in Nouri al-Maliki’s office, in the presence of Prime Minister Ali al-Zidi and the leaders of the Framework, where the attendees listened to a detailed presentation given by al-Zidi regarding the results of his recent official visit to the United States, the meetings he held with American officials, and the understandings and agreements that resulted from the visit in a number of sectors that serve the higher interests of Iraq .”
The statement added that "the framework expressed its support for the results of the visit, and its support for the government in implementing the agreements and understandings that were reached, in a way that enhances Iraq's international standing, preserves its sovereignty and independence of national decision, contributes to developing its economic and security capabilities, attracts investments, achieves sustainable development, and provides job opportunities for citizens ."
He explained that "the framework discussed the government measures taken in the field of combating corruption," stressing "its continued full support for the government, the judiciary and the Integrity Commission in pursuing corruption, protecting public funds, recovering looted funds and holding those involved accountable in accordance with the law ."
He stressed that "the framework will not provide political cover for anyone proven by the competent judicial authorities to be involved in corruption cases," emphasizing "the importance of adhering to legal and judicial contexts, and including all those involved, regardless of their affiliation, to ensure the integrity of the anti-corruption campaign ."
The statement continued, "The framework discussed the overall situation in the country, ways to enhance political and security stability, improve the level of services, and address economic and social challenges, in order to meet the aspirations of citizens link
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Tishwash: Borrowing bill to replace Iraq’s 2026 budget
A new borrowing, grants, and subsidies bill is set to serve in place of Iraq’s 2026 federal budget after the Parliamentary Finance Committee approved referring it to Parliament, committee chairman Uday Awad told Shafaq News on Monday.
Awad said the committee reviewed the bill with Finance Minister Faleh Al-Sari before voting by majority to place it on the agenda of upcoming parliamentary sessions.
The draft allows domestic and foreign borrowing without setting a specific amount or financial ceiling, grants individual ministers defined spending powers, and gives the Council of Ministers additional authority under the law.
The government began preparing the 2027 budget after two years without an enforceable federal budget. Although Iraq enacted a three-year budget law covering 2023, 2024, and 2025 under former Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, Parliament failed to approve the 2025 spending schedules before the fiscal year ended, preventing implementation of that year's budget. No budget law was passed for 2026. link
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Tishwash: Finance Minister: Financial allocations for local governments will be released in the coming days.
Finance Minister Faleh al-Sari stated on Monday that the financial allocations for local governments will be released in the coming days.
The Minister of Finance explained during a parliamentary oversight hearing to discuss security and service plans for the Arbaeen pilgrimage that "the financial situation is facing challenges as a result of declining oil revenues."
He confirmed that "a schedule of the needs of the governorates concerned with the visit has been sent to the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and the Parliamentary Committee," pledging "to release the financial allocations to the local governments in the coming days according to the available resources." link
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Tishwash: Parliamentary Finance Committee: The value of the dollar will decrease further.
Confirmed Finance Committee Parliamentarians said on Monday that the value of the dollar will decrease further.
The committee chairman said Ady Awad for Alsumaria News“ Lifting sanctions on a number of banks will affect the price of the dollar, its flow, and the parallel market,” he said, adding that “this measure will serve the Iraqi market.”
He added that "this will reduce the value of the dollar," noting that "we will host the Central Bank Governor in the committee to clarify the vision and mechanisms he will adopt regarding this matter."
He stated that "banks will resume dealing in dollars."
Regarding the budget, he explained Awad"The government has begun preparing the 2027 budget, which will reach parliament in October," he noted, adding that "the budget will be approved before the end of the year."
The Parliamentary Finance Committee confirmed on Monday that the value of the dollar will decrease further.
Committee Chairman Uday Awad stated in a statement reported by Mawazin News that "lifting sanctions on a number of banks will affect the dollar's price, its flow, and the parallel market," explaining that "this measure will benefit the Iraqi market."
He added that "this will reduce the dollar's value," noting that "we will host the Central Bank Governor in the committee to clarify the vision and mechanisms he will adopt regarding this matter."
He mentioned that "banks will resume dealing in dollars."
Regarding the budget, Awad indicated that "the government has begun preparing the 2027 budget, which will reach Parliament in October," pointing out that "the budget will be approved before the end of the year." link