IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Despite the Hormuz disturbances, six commercial vessels docked at the northern port of Umm Qasr.

Despite the Hormuz disturbances, six commercial vessels docked at the northern port of Umm Qasr.

2026-04-26

Shafaq News – Basra
On Sunday, the northern port of Umm Qasr witnessed the arrival of six multi-ton commercial vessels, indicating a marked improvement in maritime traffic and a gradual return of activity to the docks after a period of decline Read more…

Iraq is moving directly towards Washington regarding the dollar.

Iraq is moving directly towards Washington regarding the dollar.

2026-04-25

SumerianNews – Economy:
An informed source revealed on Saturday that a move Iraqi government Towards the United States directly regarding the dollar crisis.
Media outlets quoted the source as saying that “the government has opened direct channels of communication with the American side Read more…

How can Iraq address economic crises using gold?

How can Iraq address economic crises using gold?

2026-04-25

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday, economist Mohammed Al-Hassani revealed the benefits of Iraq possessing 174 tons of gold reserves, stressing that the yellow metal helps in confronting economic crises.

Al-Hassani told Shafaq News Agency that “the gold reserve places Iraq within Read more…

Once again, the coordinating framework postpones its meeting to decide on a candidate for prime minister.

Once again, the coordinating framework postpones its meeting to decide on a candidate for prime minister.

2026-04-25

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source reported on Saturday that the coordination framework had postponed its meeting to decide on a candidate for prime minister.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the coordination framework decided to postpone its meeting, which was supposed to be held today, Saturday, due to Read more…

Al-Zarkoushi: Important understandings may lead to the success of today’s framework meeting in deciding on the prime ministerial candidate.

Al-Zarkoushi: Important understandings may lead to the success of today’s framework meeting in deciding on the prime ministerial candidate.

4-25-2026

Information/Baghdad…
On Saturday, Abdul Samad al-Zarkoushi, a member of the Coordination Framework, confirmed that important understandings had been reached in recent hours, which could lead to the success of the Framework’s meeting scheduled for this evening in Baghdad Read more…

“Al-Maalouma” reveals the real reasons behind the delay in deciding on the framework candidate for the premiership.

“Al-Maalouma” reveals the real reasons behind the delay in deciding on the framework candidate for the premiership.

4-25-2026

Information/Baghdad…
A source close to the Coordination Framework revealed on Saturday the real reasons that led to the delay in announcing the prime minister candidate, indicating that the core of the disagreements revolves around Read more…

The Sudanese bloc: The framework leaders will decide today on the “two-thirds mechanism” to finalize the issue of the prime ministership.

The Sudanese bloc: The framework leaders will decide today on the “two-thirds mechanism” to finalize the issue of the prime ministership.

4-25-2026

Information / Baghdad ..
The spokesman for the Reconstruction and Development bloc, Firas Al-Muslawi, confirmed on Saturday that the meeting of the leaders of the coordination framework scheduled to be held today will put an end to the ongoing dispute over the “two-thirds mechanism” for choosing Read more…

Exclusive: “Five ministries and no old files”: A meeting at Maliki’s house presents an offer to persuade Sudani

Exclusive: “Five ministries and no old files”: A meeting at Maliki’s house presents an offer to persuade Sudani

2026-04-25

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed political source reported on Saturday that a second meeting was held at the home of Nouri al-Maliki, leader of the State of Law Coalition, following a meeting of the Coordination Framework forces at Humam Hamoudi’s home on Friday evening, to discuss Read more…

Moves to launch a barter system for goods and services between Iraq and Iran

Moves to launch a barter system for goods and services between Iraq and Iran

2026-04-25

Shafaq News – Tehran
The head of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber announced on Saturday the establishment of a barter system for goods and services between Iran and Iraq as part of the Chamber’s strategic plans for this year.

The head of the chamber, Yahya Al-Ishaq, said in a statement seen by Shafaq News Agency Read more…

Parliamentary move to lift the ban on “Telegram” in Iraq

Parliamentary move to lift the ban on “Telegram” in Iraq

2026-04-25

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The State of Law parliamentary bloc on Saturday deemed the decision to block electronic applications, particularly the Telegram application, an incorrect and illegal measure, stressing that it would take action within the House of Representatives to compel the government and Read more…

Iraq maintains its third-place ranking in the Arab world in terms of gold reserves, ranking 29th globally.

Iraq maintains its third-place ranking in the Arab world in terms of gold reserves, ranking 29th globally.

2026-04-25

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The World Gold Council announced on Saturday that Iraq maintained its position among the largest holders of gold reserves globally, remaining in 29th place out of 100 countries, with reserves amounting to 174.6 tons.

Statistics reviewed by Shafaq News Agency showed that Read more…

Saturday’s meeting: 5 names in the race for prime minister, and the decision is nearing.

Saturday’s meeting: 5 names in the race for prime minister, and the decision is nearing.

2026-04-25

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Reconstruction and Development Coalition, led by caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, revealed on Saturday that it is close to finalizing the coordination framework for its final candidate for prime minister, while an informed source stated that an upcoming meeting will Read more…

US State Department: Sending dollars to Iraq was temporarily suspended

US State Department: Sending dollars to Iraq was temporarily suspended

2026-04-25

The US State Department spokesman confirmed that Washington has temporarily suspended sending dollar shipments to Iraq, while emphasizing that cooperation related to combating terrorism continues.

The spokesman explained in a press statement: “We can confirm Read more…

The framework fails again to decide on a candidate for prime minister and postpones its meeting until tomorrow.

The framework fails again to decide on a candidate for prime minister and postpones its meeting until tomorrow.

2026-04-24

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source reported on Friday evening that the coordinating framework that brings together the Shiite forces has once again failed to decide on a candidate for the premiership, and has postponed its meeting until Saturday.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the leaders of the Coordination Read more…

Shaker: Three candidates are competing for the premiership.

Shaker: Three candidates are competing for the premiership.

4-24-2026

Information/Baghdad..
MP Hassan Shaker, from the Badr bloc, called on the forces of the Coordination Framework on Thursday to definitively resolve the issue of the prime minister candidate, revealing that the competition is limited to three Read more…

The President of the Republic affirms the necessity of adhering to constitutional timelines by presenting the candidate of the largest bloc.

The President of the Republic affirms the necessity of adhering to constitutional timelines by presenting the candidate of the largest bloc.

4-24-2026

Information/Baghdad…
President Nizar Amidi stressed on Friday the need to adhere to the constitutional deadlines for submitting the candidate of the largest parliamentary bloc, considering this a constitutional entitlement that cannot be delayed.

The President of the Republic stated Read more…

Kurdistan Electricity: More than 5.5 million citizens receive electricity around the clock

Kurdistan Electricity: More than 5.5 million citizens receive electricity around the clock

2026-04-24

Shafaq News – Erbil
The Ministry of Electricity in the Kurdistan Region announced on Friday that approximately 5.5 million citizens now have access to 24-hour electricity service, as part of plans to expand power supply and improve the electricity Read more…

An American vision outlines a “roadmap” for the Gulf states’ relationship with Iraq amidst the war.

An American vision outlines a “roadmap” for the Gulf states’ relationship with Iraq amidst the war.

2026-04-24

Shafaq News – Special Translation
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are taking a risk by proceeding cautiously and hesitantly in their relations with an open Iraq, fearing that Iraq may conclude that the Gulf states are not reliable partners and may turn to Read more…

Abdul Hadi: The coordination framework meeting is still scheduled for this evening, and there are no indications of its postponement.

Abdul Hadi: The coordination framework meeting is still scheduled for this evening, and there are no indications of its postponement.

4-24-2026

Information/Baghdad…
A member of the Coordination Framework, Uday Abdul-Hadi, confirmed on Friday that the meeting of the Framework’s leaders scheduled for this evening in Baghdad is still on, and there are no indications of its postponement.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, Abdul-Hadi said, “The meeting of the Coordination Framework leaders scheduled for this evening will be held as planned, and Read more…

Behind the scenes… A new evening in front of the frame to “resolve” the Prime Minister’s office

Behind the scenes… A new evening in front of the frame to “resolve” the Prime Minister’s office

2026-04-24

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A well-informed political source confirmed on Friday that the leadership of the Coordination Framework is “determined” to hold its postponed meeting to decide on the name of the next Prime Minister, while noting that the chances of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition’s candidate for the position, Ihsan Al-Awadi, have “decreased” due to the objection Read more…