The outgoing Kurdistan Regional Government will meet to review Iraq’s draft oil agreement, unify financial procedures with Baghdad, and prepare for the new school year. Meanwhile, the State Council continues discussions on non-oil revenues.
The US has urged the Kurdistan Region to speed up reforms and unite the Peshmerga forces. A recent meeting highlighted the need for faster implementation of the unification plan.
The Kurdistan Regional Government postponed the State Council meeting on non-oil revenues until Wednesday to finalize its decision. The meeting was consultative, and the final decision rests with the General Board.
Dr. Hersh Sayed Salim, Deputy Director General of Health in Sulaimani, was attacked by stray dogs in a residential project. He was hospitalized and is now in stable condition.
Iraq’s Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) says it has completed all preparations to resume exports from the Kurdistan Region but has not received any oil. The company confirmed it canceled contracts with production firms and is awaiting Erbil’s handover.
New Generation MP Sipan Amedi said the outgoing KRG government is unwilling to comply with Baghdad’s request to hand over oil to resolve the salary crisis. He added that Prime Minister Sudani has taken responsibility for paying KRG employees’ salaries.
A member of Iraq’s Finance Committee accused the Kurdistan Region of failing to hand over oil and financial revenues to Baghdad, linking the ongoing salary crisis to political maneuvering ahead of elections. He said the lack of transparency has worsened the plight of citizens and created tension with the federal government.
New Generation Movement MP Mofaq Hussein warned that suspending surgeries in public hospitals is an inhuman attempt by the PUK and KDP to exploit citizens’ health. He accused the ruling parties of diverting revenues to benefit their private hospitals and companies instead of supporting public healthcare.
Adnan Sayed Hussein warned that the ruling government will cripple the health sector after raising water and electricity prices. He said New Generation Movementwill resist the policy and defend citizens from being forced into private hospitals.
New Generation Movement pledges to join Iraq’s next cabinet with five promises, including salary payments, youth marriage advances, cheap fuel, and ending KDP-PUK dominance.
Shaswar Abdulwahid Qadir, leader of the New Generation Movement, reaffirmed his confidence in the people and vowed steadfast resistance against oppression ahead of the upcoming elections. He urged citizens to stand firm and confront injustice with determination.
Peshawa Hawrami: The KRG will not accept humiliation if Baghdad fails to send the budget. He said Erbil is ready to hand over revenues legally but will consider other options if no deal is reached.
Massoud Barzani: The September Revolution laid the foundation for Kurdish unity and struggle. He said it inspired the people to pursue new goals and broader horizons.
Sulaimani hospitals performed 429 heart resuscitations and admitted over 1,800 heart patients last month, the Health Directorate reported. The statistics also recorded dozens of surgeries, hundreds of catheterizations, and thousands of medical tests during the same period.
The outgoing Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) will meet today to review oil and non-oil revenues following the Iraqi Council of Ministers’ recent decisions. The agenda also includes Peshmerga pension law implementation, loan facilitation, and unification of financial procedures with Baghdad.
Religious teacher Tahir Kalabashi voiced strong support for Shaswar Abdulwahid, saying he has defended the people against oppression. He criticized the silence of salaried employees despite losing their rights and praised NRT for exposing corruption.
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has condemned the Israeli bombing in Doha, calling it a threat to regional stability. KRG President Nechirvan Barzani voiced support for Qatar and urged international action to restore peace.
Former KRG minister and Zahmetkeshan Party deputy secretary Saad Khalid has passed away in Erbil after a long illness. Born in 1963, he served as a Peshmerga and later held senior party and government positions.
Masrour Barzani says the KRG is close to resolving disputes with Baghdad and in the final stage of restarting oil exports. But revenues remain withheld until salaries are sent.
The Iraqi cabinet meets today to review reports on oil and non-oil revenues. Baghdad demands the KRG resume exports, while salary payments remain at risk due to non-compliance.