Thursday AM Iraq News Posted by Tishwash at TNT 6-4-2026
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Tishwash: The Minister of Finance affirms the continuation of economic reforms and the strengthening of the partnership with the World Bank.
During his meeting with the World Bank representative to Iraq, Emmanuel Salinas Munoz, Finance Minister Faleh Sari affirmed the ministry's commitment to implementing financial and economic reform programs, in line with the government program's priorities and to enhance the efficiency of public resource management.
Sari indicated that the ministry is determined during the next phase to adopt reform paths based on developing the financial and banking environment, expanding the application of electronic systems in the tax and customs sectors, in addition to supporting non-oil revenues and simplifying procedures in a way that contributes to improving institutional performance and stimulating economic activity.
The two sides reviewed mechanisms for enhancing technical and institutional cooperation with the World Bank to support development and infrastructure projects, empower the private sector, and benefit from international expertise in implementing reforms.
For his part, Salinas Muñoz affirmed the bank’s continued support for the reform programs implemented by the Iraqi government, which contribute to strengthening economic development and raising the efficiency of financial institutions. link
Tishwash: Iraq restarts major oil fields to counter the repercussions of the Hormuz closure
A report by Wood Mackenzie, published Wednesday, stated that Iraq has restarted major oil fields, including West Qurna 1 and Majnoon, to mitigate the impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure.
According to Wood Mackenzie's High-Frequency Oil Production Monitoring report, translated by Al-Ghad Press, "Iraq's production has rebounded to 1.5 to 1.6 million barrels per day as operations gradually resume at key southern fields such as West Qurna 1, Majnoon, and Fawqi."
The report added that "Iraq's immediate focus has shifted to securing related gas supplies, refinery feedstocks, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to prevent a catastrophic energy shortage during the summer, unlike Gulf producers who are prioritizing exports."
It continued, "This recovery follows significant disruptions to energy flows in the Gulf and a decline in exports through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for Iraqi oil supplies, due to the regional conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States." link
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Tishwash: Al-Zaydi directs the resumption of work by oil companies in Kurdistan starting tomorrow.
Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi directed oil companies in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to resume operations starting tomorrow, Wednesday
A statement from al-Zaidi's office indicated that he "received a delegation from the Kurdistan Regional Government headed by Minister of Natural Resources Kamal Mohammed Saleh, accompanied by representatives of several international oil companies operating in the region, in the presence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Oil, and the Chief of Staff of the Army."
The Prime Minister listened to "a detailed explanation of the working conditions of the oil companies in light of the recent events resulting from the war in the region, as well as a comprehensive vision for the companies to resume their operations as quickly as possible."
He directed that "all requirements be provided to ensure the smooth operation of the oil companies working in the region," noting that "the damage inflicted on Iraq as a result of the halt in oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz was significant, requiring redoubled efforts to compensate for this damage by addressing the problems hindering increased production."
The Prime Minister also directed that "oil companies in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq resume their operations starting tomorrow, emphasizing joint efforts and the provision of a suitable environment and essential requirements." link
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Tishwash: Parliamentary request to hold an emergency session to complete the government cabinet and approve the budget
The Honorable Speaker of the Council of Representatives
Ref. No.: 315 Date: January 3, 2026
Greetings,
**Subject: Convening an Emergency Session**
Pursuant to the provisions of Article (61) and Article (73—Fourth) of the Constitution, and the Council of Representatives Law No. (13) of 2018; and in response to the public interest and the exigencies of the current juncture—and given the critical importance of fulfilling the requirements of the present phase, along with the direct implications this entails for the delivery of services to citizens and the enhancement of governmental performance:
We respectfully request that you take the necessary measures to convene an emergency session of the esteemed Council of Representatives. The objective of this session is to conclude the voting process for the ministerial cabinet and to resolve the issue of vacant ministries, thereby contributing to the reinforcement of institutional stability and enabling the government to discharge its duties in the most optimal manner.
Furthermore, we emphasize the critical importance of expediting the submission and deliberation of the schedules for the 2026 Federal General Budget. This is due to the profound impact such measures have on the implementation of service-oriented and developmental projects, the fulfillment of the needs of the governorates, and the assurance of the continuity of reconstruction plans and the improvement of the quality of services provided to citizens.
These matters constitute a national priority that necessitates a concerted effort and the acceleration of procedures, serving the best interests of our beloved country and realizing the aspirations of our noble people.
With our highest regards and appreciation, link
Tishwash: Armed Forces: We have begun disarming and restructuring the Popular Mobilization Forces fighters
The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Sabah al-Nu’man, confirmed on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) that the committee formed under the direction of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces has begun its work to restrict weapons to the state, indicating that disengagement from the Popular Mobilization Forces includes restructuring the formations and guaranteeing the rights of the affiliates.
Al-Nu’man said in a statement to the official agency, which was followed by 964 Network , that “this committee was formed by order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, by a purely Iraqi decision, in response to and in fulfillment of the call of the wise religious authority, and also what was included in the ministerial program, the government’s policy, and the approach of the Prime Minister, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regarding the restriction of weapons and the unification of the security discourse.”
He explained that “the committee has been formed and has begun its work, and will put in place the mechanisms for integrating and joining the relevant formations, and handing over weapons, equipment and camps to the Iraqi security authorities.”
Al-Nu’man explained that “all weapons and all equipment will be handed over to the Central Committee and to the Iraqi security authorities, and within two days a complete inventory will be handed over to the Central Committee, which is under the direct supervision, guidance and follow-up of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.”
He added that “the central committee includes multiple entities, including the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Interior, the Joint Operations Command, and the Popular Mobilization Forces, and will put in place the mechanism to complete this process in a standard manner and it will not take long,” indicating that “the work is being carried out according to administrative and legal mechanisms, as well as logistical and technical frameworks.”
Al-Nu’man explained that “the term disengagement includes administrative frameworks and restructuring of these formations within the security services, and guaranteeing the rights of the fighters and integrating them with the military formations.”
He also pointed out that “the Prime Minister, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has an economic vision for the requirements of this stage,” noting that “today Iraq is witnessing a stable security situation, and all terrorist threats have been eliminated.”
The Coordination Framework announced its support for the project to restrict weapons to the state and to sever the Popular Mobilization Forces from all political, partisan and social frameworks, in order to ensure continued cooperation between the Iraqi government and the international community and to complete the implementation of ending the mission of the international coalition in Iraq.
On Wednesday (May 27, 2026), the leader of the Shiite National Movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, announced the separation of the Peace Brigades from the movement and their integration into the state, in a move he described as aiming to end the partisan affiliations of armed formations and to strengthen the principle of restricting weapons to the state.
The Asaib Ahl al-Haq movement and the Imam Ali Brigades announced their participation in the initiative to restrict weapons to the state, and the formation of committees to proceed with this matter.
Meanwhile, the Sayyid al-Shuhada Brigades, led by Abu Ala al-Walai, confirmed that they would not surrender their weapons, noting that these weapons are a “trust and duty.”
The position of the Sayyid al-Shuhada Brigades was identical to that of the Hezbollah Brigades, which still rejects calls to restrict weapons. The security official of the faction, Abu Mujahid al-Assaf, announced in a statement (May 30, 2026) the readiness of the brigades to receive the weapons of the factions that have abandoned armed action and to pay for them, saying: “We are ready to receive some special weapons for which there are no specialists in the state apparatus, such as drones, suicide aircraft, cruise missiles, and anti-tank missiles, and we are also ready to pay for them.”
The Al-Nujaba Movement issued a short statement on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) in which it announced its rejection of disarmament, and said that its position is clear as stated in a previous post by “Secretary of the Islamic Resistance, Akram Al-Kaabi.” link