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Iran and Qatar Resume Maritime Trade as Strait of Hormuz Shipping Returns Toward Normal

Iran and Qatar have officially resumed maritime trade after a five-month suspension, marking another sign of improving regional stability following months of conflict. The reopening supports broader efforts to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz while ongoing U.S.-Iran technical negotiations continue in Doha. 

USD/IQD Dips Below 154,000 In Baghdad And Erbil

2026-07-05 03:44    Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil   The US dollar opened Sunday’s trading lower in Iraq, hovering around 154,000 dinars per 100 dollars.

According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad's Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges at 153,900 dinars per 100 dollars, down from the previous session’s 154,250 dinars.

Basra Oil Company orders full production at major oil fields

2026-07-04 06:49    Shafaq News- Basra   Basra Oil Company has instructed operators at three of Iraq's largest oil fields to restore production and crude exports to full available capacity.

According to an official document, the directive, signed by Operations Director Imad Hassan Lafta, covers the North Rumaila, West Qurna 1, and Artawi oil fields, as well as the Tuba field, which is operated under the South Basra Integrated Division.

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Coinbase CEO Says Crypto, AI, and Constitutional Reform Could Help Address America’s Growing Debt Crisis

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has sparked debate by arguing that America’s rising national debt requires structural reform beyond traditional fiscal policy. He suggested that constitutional changes, technological innovation through AI and robotics, and greater adoption of Bitcoin and blockchain technology could all play a role in strengthening the nation's long-term financial future.

Al-Shabaki: Washington Is Practicing Political Blackmail Against Iraq

The Information Agency/Baghdad...  MP Qusay al-Shabaki confirmed on Saturday that the US administration under President Donald Trump is exerting pressure on Iraq to influence some of the country's sovereign decisions.

Al-Shabaki told the Information Agency that “American interference in the country’s internal affairs is increasing day by day, as it exerts significant pressure on some political forces that prioritize their personal interests over the country’s interests in order to implement Washington’s agendas.” He stressed the need to "prevent such interference in national decision-making, as it does not serve the public interest."

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Revolut to Delist USDT as Regulatory Pressure Reshapes Europe’s Stablecoin Market

Revolut will remove support for Tether’s USDT beginning in July and complete the delisting by the end of August, reflecting the growing impact of Europe's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation on digital asset platforms. The move underscores how regulatory compliance is increasingly shaping which cryptocurrencies remain available to consumers.