IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

The coordinating framework agrees to nominate Ali al-Zaidi for the position of Prime Minister.

The coordinating framework agrees to nominate Ali al-Zaidi for the position of Prime Minister.

4-27-2026

Information/Special…
Member of Parliament Mukhtar al-Moussawi revealed today, Monday, that an agreement has been reached within the Coordination Framework to nominate Ali al-Zidi for the position of Prime Minister of the new government.
Al-Moussawi told the Information Agency that “there is an agreement to Read more…

Among them are “military sanctions”… The Iraqi government issues directives to restrict weapons to the state.

Among them are “military sanctions”… The Iraqi government issues directives to restrict weapons to the state.

2026-04-27

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, issued decisions regarding restricting weapons to the state and taking firm measures against outlaws, as well as military penalties against those who fail in their duties from Read more…

Al-Bayati raises three questions about the financial situation in Iraq.

Al-Bayati raises three questions about the financial situation in Iraq.

4-27-2026

Information/Special…
On Monday, MP Mohammed al-Bayati raised three key questions about Iraq’s financial situation in light of recent regional developments.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, al-Bayati stated, “Iraq relies on crude oil exports for over 90% of its revenue to secure its financial income and support the public treasury. This reality has become increasingly difficult Read more…

3 reasons behind postponing the coordination framework meeting to decide on the prime ministerial candidate

3 reasons behind postponing the coordination framework meeting to decide on the prime ministerial candidate

4-27-2026

Information/Baghdad…
On Monday, Uday Abdul-Hadi, a member of the Coordination Framework, identified three reasons behind the postponement of yesterday’s meeting, which was scheduled to finalize the selection of a prime ministerial candidate.

Abdul-Hadi told Al-Maalouma, “The forces within the Coordination Framework were united in holding an important meeting yesterday evening Read more…

Framework meetings continue… Maliki’s coalition reveals a new mechanism for deciding on the premiership.

Framework meetings continue… Maliki’s coalition reveals a new mechanism for deciding on the premiership.

4-27-2026

Information / Baghdad…
Jassim Mohammed Jaafar, a leader in the State of Law Coalition, confirmed on Monday that meetings of the leaders of the Coordination Framework will continue this week, aiming to reach a final decision on the nomination of a candidate for the position of Prime Minister. He stressed that this matter will be resolved Read more…

Legal expert: The deadline for forming the government is regulatory and not binding.

Legal expert: The deadline for forming the government is regulatory and not binding.

4-27-2026

Information / Baghdad…
Legal expert Ali al-Tamimi confirmed on Monday that the 15-day constitutional deadline for the largest bloc to nominate its candidate for prime minister is a procedural, not mandatory, period. He stressed that exceeding this deadline does not result in Read more…

Al-Muhammadi: The dispute may push towards the option of a compromise candidate for the premiership.

Al-Muhammadi: The dispute may push towards the option of a compromise candidate for the premiership.

4-27-2026

Information/Special…
MP Karim Aliwi Al-Muhammadawi revealed today, Monday, the reasons for postponing the meetings of the coordination framework regarding the premiership, indicating that the continued disagreement may push towards the option of a compromise candidate for prime minister.
Al-Muhammadawi told the Information Agency that “the postponement Read more…

A leader in the Sudanese coalition attacks the framework: Your candidate is unknown and your project is vague.

A leader in the Sudanese coalition attacks the framework: Your candidate is unknown and your project is vague.

2026-04-27

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, a leader in the “Reconstruction and Development” coalition, led by “outgoing” Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, delivered sharp political messages that appeared to be directed at forces within the coordination framework, stressing that the coalition’s project is Read more…

Due to “weak diplomatic representation,” a parliamentary move is underway to replace Iraq’s ambassadors.

Due to “weak diplomatic representation,” a parliamentary move is underway to replace Iraq’s ambassadors.

2026-04-27

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, Mukhtar al-Moussawi, a member of the Foreign Relations Committee in the Iraqi Parliament, called for a radical change in the performance of Iraqi foreign policy, criticizing what he described as the “weak representation” of some diplomatic missions abroad.

Al-Moussawi told Shafaq News Agency that “Iraq’s position remains unclear Read more…

Iraq’s financial revenues exceed 8 trillion dinars during the month

Iraq’s financial revenues exceed 8 trillion dinars during the month

2026-04-27

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Ministry of Finance revealed on Monday that the volume of Iraqi revenues in the federal budget during January 2026 exceeded 8 trillion dinars.

Shafaq News Agency followed up on the data and tables issued by the Ministry of Finance this April for the accounts of January 2026, which showed total revenues amounting to 8 trillion, 537 billion, 96 million, 679 thousand, and Read more…

Angry American messages to the framework’s leaders over “loyalty”: The partnership is threatened with collapse.

Angry American messages to the framework’s leaders over “loyalty”: The partnership is threatened with collapse.

2026-04-27

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, informed political sources revealed that a number of leaders of the Coordination Framework received messages from the United States expressing its strong displeasure with the participation of the Secretary-General of the Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Abu Ala al-Walai, in the last meeting of the Coordination Framework dedicated to Read more…

An economist explains Iraq’s alternatives to compensate for the shortfall in oil exports.

An economist explains Iraq’s alternatives to compensate for the shortfall in oil exports.

4-26-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Economic expert Dr. Safwan Qusay explained Iraq’s alternatives to compensate for the shortfall in oil exports resulting from the security tensions in the region caused by US military movements and escalation at sea.
Qusay told Al-Maalouma, “There are governmental efforts to increase oil exports via tankers, as well as fuel oil and naphtha, in addition to utilizing Read more…

Al-Nasr: The meeting between Maliki and Sudani is key to resolving the prime ministership crisis.

Al-Nasr: The meeting between Maliki and Sudani is key to resolving the prime ministership crisis.

4-26-2026

Al-Maalomah/Baghdad –
Aqeel al-Rudaini, a leader in the Victory Coalition, confirmed on Sunday that an important meeting will be held between Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, and Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, head of the Reconstruction and Development Bloc, before the meeting of the Coordination Framework leaders this evening.
Al-Rudaini told Al-Maalomah that “the Coordination Framework has entered Read more…

White smoke is approaching… The coordinating framework faces the “zero hour” for choosing the prime minister.

White smoke is approaching… The coordinating framework faces the “zero hour” for choosing the prime minister.

4-26-2026

The political scene is entering a highly sensitive phase as the constitutional deadline for nominating a prime ministerial candidate approaches. There is widespread anticipation regarding the outcome of the meetings of the Coordination Framework, which faces a crucial test: either achieving internal consensus or Read more…

An Iraqi land route to break the “Hormuz” monopoly… The world passes through Basra and Baghdad

An Iraqi land route to break the “Hormuz” monopoly… The world passes through Basra and Baghdad

2026-04-26

Shafaq News – Special Translation
A British report highlighted the repercussions of the disruption to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, particularly energy exports, considering that what is happening is reshaping international trade priorities towards the search for alternative routes, including the Iraqi “Development Road” project.

A report by Amwaj Media , Read more…

No sanctions… A constitutional loophole allows for violating the timelines for forming the Iraqi government.

No sanctions… A constitutional loophole allows for violating the timelines for forming the Iraqi government.

2026-04-26

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Legal and constitutional expert Habib Al-Quraishi confirmed on Sunday that the permanent constitution of the Republic of Iraq of 2005 set clear constitutional timelines for regulating the process of building the state’s constitutional institutions after the Federal Supreme Court ratified the results Read more…

Iraq is the hardest hit by the Hormuz closure; oil exports plummeted 82% during March.

Iraq is the hardest hit by the Hormuz closure; oil exports plummeted 82% during March.

2026-04-26

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Iraq topped the list of countries most affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz during March 2026, after recording the highest rate of decline in crude oil exports among the Gulf producing countries, reaching 82%.

Data seen by Shafaq News Agency showed that the crisis was considered one of the biggest disruptions Read more…

Erbil announces electricity projects worth 100 billion dinars and sets a date for 24-hour power.

Erbil announces electricity projects worth 100 billion dinars and sets a date for 24-hour power.

2026-04-26

Shafaq News – Erbil
Erbil Governorate announced on Sunday the allocation of approximately 100 billion dinars to establish three strategic 132 kV power stations in the areas of 8 Hasarok, the Timar Industrial Zone, and the Shamamak district.

This came during a meeting chaired by Electricity Minister Kamal Muhammad Saleh and Erbil Governor Read more…

Meetings “without results”… Maliki and Sudani insist on running for the premiership

Meetings “without results”… Maliki and Sudani insist on running for the premiership

2026-04-26

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed political source reported on Sunday that the meetings between the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, and the (outgoing) Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, regarding their withdrawal from the nomination for the premiership, “have not succeeded,” and each of them insists on his right Read more…

Sudan issues directive to implement strategic oil pipeline project

Sudan issues directive to implement strategic oil pipeline project

2026-04-26

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, the outgoing Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, directed a special meeting to follow up on the Basra-Haditha multi-directional oil pipeline project, stressing the importance of implementing the strategic pipeline.

According to a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, the Ministers of Oil Read more…