Iraq launches the first phase of a strategic project to exploit gas and prevent its flaring.

Basra Gas Company announced the launch of the first phase of a strategic project in the southern Rumaila field to exploit gas and prevent its flaring .

The Deputy Managing Director of Basra Gas Company, Marfaa Al-Asadi, Director of the Higher Production Authority, said, “This project will exploit gas from the Al-Quraynat Mishrif and Al-Shamiya Mishrif sites,” noting that “the company has completed the installation of an integrated unit at the first site to process sour gas, and it has now entered into operation after it was supposed to enter operation at the end of next July. However, there is an urgent need to expedite the project in cooperation with the field operator and the contractors working there.”

He explained that “the company was able to operate the project early and enter the unit as a first phase, and is currently working on investing 20 million cubic feet,” expecting “the capacity to rise to 40 million cubic feet (one million standard cubic feet) in the coming days.”

Al-Asadi confirmed, “There is coordination between the Basra Gas and Oil companies to link the quantities of gas produced from the Majnoon field to the gas company’s plant in Khor Al-Zubair, via a pipeline passing through northern Rumaila, which enables the investment of 40 cubic meters that were going directly to burning and benefiting from them, and converting liquids into LBG , and dry gas into fuel until the completion of Total’s projects so that the gas can be used again in the company.”

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The Parliamentary Finance Committee calls for submitting “realistic” budget tables that take into account current circumstances.

The Parliamentary Finance Committee called on the government, on Tuesday, to expedite the submission of the general budget tables, stressing the need for them to be “realistic and logical” and reflect the nature of expected revenues, in light of the current economic challenges.

Committee member, Moeen Al-Kadhimi, told Al-Maalouma Agency, “The Prime Minister had previously directed the Ministry of Finance to prepare the budget tables, and the latter submitted its proposals and recommendations to the Council of Ministers.” He pointed out that “the Prime Minister’s Office has not yet issued directives to complete the tables and submit them to Parliament.”

He stressed that “the Finance Committee demands that the budget tables be balanced and not include exaggerations, as happened in the 2023 and 2024 budgets,” adding that “it is important for the government to take into account the reality of revenues and the country’s financial circumstances, and for the budget to be built on realistic foundations that spare the country additional financial burdens.”

It is noteworthy that the 2023-2025 budget was enacted in a three-year format for the first time in Iraq’s history, but the government has not yet submitted its annual schedules, sparking angry parliamentary and popular reactions.

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Parliament sounds the alarm: A constitutional collapse is looming.

Parliamentary Legal Committee member Aref al-Hamami warned on Tuesday of an escalating constitutional crisis in the country due to the repeated resignations of Federal Court members, holding influential parties responsible for obstructing the work of the legislative and judicial institutions.

Al-Hammami told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the recent resignations within the Federal Supreme Court portend a dangerous constitutional vacuum that could impact the adjudication of crucial state-related cases,” noting that “influential parties are systematically exerting pressure on the judiciary to achieve political gains at the expense of constitutional stability.”

He added, “Obstructing parliamentary sessions and failing to hold them regularly has enabled these groups to expand their influence and restrict the legislative authority from performing its oversight and legislative role, weakening the democratic system and threatening the independence of national decision-making.”

Al-Hamami stressed that “continuing this path could plunge the country into a severe legal crisis if the Federal Court fails to fulfill its role of monitoring legislation and resolving constitutional challenges.”

Earlier, the head of the House of Representatives’ Legal Committee, Mohammed Anouz, warned of significant pressure exerted by influential political parties to obstruct the approval of the Federal Court Law, noting that these parties are seeking to pressure the court to pass dangerous files, most notably the ceding of the Khor Abdullah port to Kuwait.

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Iraq welcomes the ceasefire, stressing that it is a step towards enhancing stability in the region.

The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed, on Tuesday, the US initiative that led to a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, stressing that it represents a positive development toward de-escalation and enhancing stability in the region.

In a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, the Foreign Ministry affirmed its continued commitment to peaceful and diplomatic solutions to regional crises, ensuring the security and safety of the region’s peoples and preventing the expansion of the conflict.

According to the statement, the ministry also “congratulated the State of Qatar on its diplomatic efforts and mediation endeavors, which contributed to reaching a ceasefire agreement, reflecting its role in supporting regional stability.”

She stressed the “need for full commitment to implementing the ceasefire, given its critical importance in calming the situation and creating a suitable environment for resuming dialogue and negotiations,” expressing her “hope that this step will constitute a genuine beginning toward a radical and sustainable resolution of the existing tensions through peaceful and diplomatic frameworks.”

A ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel entered into force earlier today, pursuant to a declaration by US President Donald Trump, which calls for a comprehensive and complete ceasefire that has been in place for 12 days.

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The Prime Minister orders the formation of a committee to investigate the circumstances of the attack on Iraqi bases.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani ordered, on Tuesday, the formation of a committee to investigate the circumstances of the attack on Iraqi bases. The official spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Sabah al-Numan, said in a statement, “In a treacherous and cowardly attack, at exactly 2:15 a.m. and until 3:45 a.m., on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, a group of small suicide drones targeted a number of Iraqi military sites and bases. This targeting led to significant damage to the radar systems at the Taji camp north of Baghdad and the Imam Ali base in Dhi Qar Governorate, without any human casualties.”

He added, “Iraqi forces were able to confront and thwart all other attempts to attack four sites in different locations, and to deal with and shoot down the drones, which had been aiming to target these sites.” He explained that “all the targeted sites are military sites fully affiliated with the Iraqi security forces, and are managed and supervised by officers and personnel from our heroic security forces.”

He also stated, “Following this blatant attack, Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, ordered the formation of a high-level technical and intelligence committee, including representatives from all relevant security agencies, to investigate the circumstances of this attack, identify the perpetrators, and fully follow up on the results of the investigation.” He explained that “these treacherous criminal acts will not go unpunished.”

He also stressed that “our armed forces will remain Iraq’s impregnable shield in defending our people, our territory, and our sovereignty.”

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Civil Aviation Authority: Iraqi airspace fully reopened at all airports.

The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced on Tuesday the reopening of Iraqi airspace to air traffic, following a comprehensive assessment of the security situation and coordination with relevant national and international authorities. In a statement, the head of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority, Benkin Rekani, explained that “the decision was based on improved security conditions and confirmation of Iraq’s ability to provide the highest levels of safety and air traffic control for overflight aircraft.”

He explained that “opening Iraqi airspace will contribute to strengthening Iraq’s geographical position as a strategic air corridor linking the East and West, and will help reduce flight times and fuel costs for international airlines.”

The statement noted that “air navigation will be managed in accordance with the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), with full adherence to safety procedures and continuous coordination with the Regional Air Navigation Center and aviation offices of neighboring countries.”

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Iraq’s National Nuclear Regulatory Authority: We have not detected any radioactive contamination from the US strike on Iran.

Iran’s National Nuclear, Radiological, Chemical and Biological Regulatory Authority (NNRRA) announced on Sunday that no radioactive contamination was detected as a result of the US strike on nuclear facilities in Iran. In a statement, the authority said, “Within the framework of the regulatory tasks and responsibilities assigned to the Central Operations Room for Radiological and Nuclear Emergencies in preparing for, confronting, and responding to nuclear and radiological emergencies, and since the first day of the Zionist airstrike on Iranian nuclear facilities on June 13, 2025, appropriate measures have been taken to confront and respond to the incidents.”

The Authority added, “Based on the developments of the situation at dawn on Sunday, June 22, 2025, and as a result of the air strikes carried out by the United States of America on Iranian nuclear facilities, and through monitoring and observing the measurements of the radiation monitoring and early warning systems and the radiation background measurements at the border crossings, no significant radioactive contamination was indicated and all measurements were within the limits of the natural radiation background, which is what we have noted since the beginning of the crisis in the analysis of the course of events.”

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Advisor: Iraq’s financial situation is secure

The Prime Minister’s Financial Advisor, Dr. Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed that Iraq’s financial situation remains within safe limits, despite the repercussions of regional tensions resulting from the Zionist aggression against Iran.

He explained in an interview with “Al-Sabah” that the general budget for the years (2023-2025) was formulated according to a medium-term financial policy, which adopted a clear hedge between an upper spending limit of (200) trillion dinars and a lower limit of more than (155) trillion, to secure the state’s operational and investment obligations.

He explained that the hedge was based on the oil asset cycle, with the inclusion of a hypothetical deficit of (64) trillion dinars to be financed when prices fall, giving the budget the ability to absorb shocks. He added that geopolitical tension raised oil prices by about (10) dollars, which increased revenues, despite the risks associated with the security of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, through which the majority of Iraq’s exports pass.

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Washington monitors signs of “potential attacks” on US bases in Iraq and Syria.

A US official said on Monday that US military and intelligence officials have detected indications that “Iranian-backed factions” are preparing to launch potential attacks on US military bases in Iraq and possibly Syria, in retaliation for US strikes inside Iran.

The New York Times quoted the official as saying, “There have been no attacks so far, and Iraqi officials are making great efforts to dissuade the factions from carrying out any hostile action.”

The US Department of Defense announced that it had bombed Iranian nuclear sites with more than 182 tons of explosives, using 75 weapons, in the largest operation carried out by B-2 stealth aircraft in US history. The operation lasted only 25 minutes.

In response, the Iranian Armed Forces’ Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters warned of a large-scale military response to the United States following its participation in strikes targeting sites inside Iran.

The official spokesman emphasized that Iran’s response will include expanding legitimate targets and escalating the war in the region, with dire and unforeseen consequences for the United States.

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