IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Al-Moussawi: The framework is moving towards a “compromise candidate,” and Al-Badri is the closest to the premiership.

Al-Moussawi: The framework is moving towards a “compromise candidate,” and Al-Badri is the closest to the premiership.

4-18-2026

Information / Baghdad…
MP Jassim al-Moussawi, a member of the Coordination Framework, revealed on Saturday that political forces within the framework are leaning towards selecting a “compromise candidate” for the position of Prime Minister, confirming that Read more…

Tensions are high inside the Green Zone… Will Saturday’s meeting break the deadlock in the framework disputes, or will it be postponed until further notice?

Tensions are high inside the Green Zone… Will Saturday’s meeting break the deadlock in the framework disputes, or will it be postponed until further notice?

4-18-2026

Baghdad/Report…
Political and public attention is focused on the anticipated meeting of the leaders of the Coordination Framework, scheduled for this Saturday evening. Conflicting reports circulate regarding the possibility of all factions convening under one roof, or whether the meeting will be postponed at the last minute.
This meeting, described as a “decisive meeting,” comes at a critical Read more…

Coordination framework: Three names are still being considered for the premiership, with a final decision to be made in an official statement.

Coordination framework: Three names are still being considered for the premiership, with a final decision to be made in an official statement.

4-18-2026

Information/Baghdad…
On Saturday, Abdul Samad al-Zarkoushi, a member of the Coordination Framework, confirmed that three names remain under consideration for the position of Prime Minister in the next government. He emphasized that the final decision will be made Read more…

Moody’s downgrades its outlook for Iraq to “negative” amid regional risks

Moody’s downgrades its outlook for Iraq to “negative” amid regional risks

2026-04-18

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Moody’s credit rating agency has lowered its outlook for Iraq from stable to negative, amid escalating risks associated with the conflict in the Middle East and its impact on the stability of the Iraqi economy.

The agency explained in a report, which was reviewed by Shafaq News Agency, Read more…

Uncertainty surrounds the fate of the “crucial” framework meeting for the position of Prime Minister.

Uncertainty surrounds the fate of the “crucial” framework meeting for the position of Prime Minister.

2026-04-18

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source suggested on Saturday that the coordinating framework that includes the ruling Shiite political forces in Iraq may resort to postponing its “crucial” meeting to present a candidate for the position of Prime Minister Read more…

International Monetary Fund: Sharp contraction to hit Iraq’s economy in 2026

International Monetary Fund: Sharp contraction to hit Iraq’s economy in 2026

2026-04-18

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The International Monetary Fund’s Regional Economic Outlook report revealed expectations that the Iraqi economy will contract significantly during 2026, due to the repercussions of the war and disruptions to trade and production in the region.

According to the report, issued in April and reviewed by Shafaq News Agency, Read more…

Iraq continues loading a Greek oil tanker despite another being intercepted in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iraq continues loading a Greek oil tanker despite another being intercepted in the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-04-18

Shafaq News – Basra
An informed source confirmed on Saturday that a Greek oil tanker has continued loading crude oil from Basra ports since Friday, despite the Iranian Revolutionary Guard intercepting a ship loaded with Iraqi oil in the Strait of Hormuz.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that the tanker, which flies the Maltese Read more…

Ministry of Oil: We will resume exports from all fields within the next few days.

Ministry of Oil: We will resume exports from all fields within the next few days.

2026-04-18

The Ministry of Oil confirmed on Saturday that it will resume oil exports from all fields within the next few days. It indicated that expediting exports will foster stability and meet the demand Read more…

Sudani calls for a “non-subservient” partnership with America and asserts: The real challenge lies in controlling weapons.

Sudani calls for a “non-subservient” partnership with America and asserts: The real challenge lies in controlling weapons.

2026-04-17

Shafaq News – Translation
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed that Iraq is moving towards a new phase of strategic partnership with the United States, stressing the need to move the relationship from crisis management to long-term cooperation based on Read more…

One vote remains… Al Jazeera sources suggest the name of the new Iraqi Prime Minister

One vote remains… Al Jazeera sources suggest the name of the new Iraqi Prime Minister

17/4/2026

Baghdad – After realizing the inability to reach a consensus on the selection of the new Iraqi Prime Minister, informed sources told Al Jazeera Net that the forces within the Coordination Framework , the bloc that holds the largest number of members in the Iraqi Parliament , are moving towards agreeing to pass the candidate for Prime Minister, Read more…

A member of the State of Law coalition: We will witness unprecedented unity within the framework on Saturday.

A member of the State of Law coalition: We will witness unprecedented unity within the framework on Saturday.

2026/04/17

Salah Boushi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed that the coordination framework is moving towards an unprecedented unity of position to resolve the issue of the premiership next Saturday.

During his appearance on the “Free Talk” program Read more…

The coordinating framework will hold a crucial meeting tomorrow to decide on the candidate for prime minister.

The coordinating framework will hold a crucial meeting tomorrow to decide on the candidate for prime minister.

4-17-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Abdul Samad al-Zarkoushi, a member of the Coordination Framework, confirmed on Friday that the Framework is determined to hold an important meeting tomorrow to decide on its candidate for the next prime minister.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, al-Zarkoushi said, “The Coordination Framework is Read more…

For the first time since the war, a tanker is in Basra ports to load two million barrels of Iraqi oil.

For the first time since the war, a tanker is in Basra ports to load two million barrels of Iraqi oil.

2026-04-17

Shafaq News – Basra
An informed source in Basra province reported on Friday afternoon that an oil tanker had arrived at Basra’s oil ports for the first time since the outbreak of war in the region at the end of February.

According to the source who spoke to Shafaq News Agency, the tanker will load Read more…

Al-Shar’a confirms the start of Iraqi oil exports via Syria

Al-Shar’a confirms the start of Iraqi oil exports via Syria

2026-04-17

Shafaq News – Antalya
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa confirmed on Friday that Iraq has already begun exporting oil shipments by land through Syrian territory towards the Mediterranean Sea, indicating his country’s ability to play a pivotal role Read more…

The Friday prayer leader of Najaf warns of “foreign threats” and urges Shiites to decide on the prime minister’s position.

The Friday prayer leader of Najaf warns of “foreign threats” and urges Shiites to decide on the prime minister’s position.

2026-04-17

Shafaq News – Najaf
On Friday, the Friday prayer leader of Najaf, Sadr al-Din al-Qubanchi, urged Shiite forces to expedite the nomination of their candidate for the position of Prime Minister and to proceed with Read more…

A deputy reveals the map of the division within the Coordination Framework between the Sudanese and Maliki factions.

A deputy reveals the map of the division within the Coordination Framework between the Sudanese and Maliki factions.

4-16-2026

Information / Follow-up…
Member of Parliament Murtada Al-Ibrahimi revealed today, Thursday, the map of alliances and political changes within the coordination framework regarding the file of naming the candidate of the largest bloc, stressing the existence of a division between three fronts that support Al-Maliki and Read more…

Al-Dhari: Sunni forces clarify their position regarding Nouri al-Maliki, the candidate of the Coordination Framework for Prime Minister

Al-Dhari: Sunni forces clarify their position regarding Nouri al-Maliki, the candidate of the Coordination Framework for Prime Minister

4-16-2026

Al-Maalomah/Anbar…
A leader in the Azm Alliance, Mohammed al-Dhari, revealed today, Thursday, that Sunni forces, with the exception of the head of the Taqaddum Alliance, Mohammed al-Halbousi, do not oppose the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki, the Read more…

The framework is facing the zero hour… Will it decide on its candidate for the premiership next Saturday, or will the deadline be extended for the remaining ten days?

The framework is facing the zero hour… Will it decide on its candidate for the premiership next Saturday, or will the deadline be extended for the remaining ten days?

4-16-2026

Information / Report ..
Political and popular circles are turning their attention to the anticipated meeting of the Coordination Framework forces next Saturday, amid urgent questions about whether this meeting will represent the coup de grâce to end the deadlock in the prime ministership file, or whether it will Read more…

Source: Al-Halbousi spent $160 million to prevent the election of Barzani’s candidate for the presidency.

Source: Al-Halbousi spent $160 million to prevent the election of Barzani’s candidate for the presidency.

4-16-2026

Information/Baghdad…
A source in Anbar province revealed on Thursday that Mohammed al-Halbousi, head of the Progress Alliance, spent more than $160 million to prevent the election of Masoud Barzani’s candidate for the presidency.
The source told the Information Agency that “Mohammed al-Halbousi turned Read more…

The framework intensifies its discussions before Saturday’s decision… Al-Badri and Al-Sudani are the most likely candidates for the premiership.

The framework intensifies its discussions before Saturday’s decision… Al-Badri and Al-Sudani are the most likely candidates for the premiership.

2026-04-16

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The leadership of the Coordination Framework, which includes the ruling Shiite political forces in Iraq, is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting on Saturday at the home of Ammar al-Hakim, head of the National State Forces Alliance, to choose a candidate for the position of Prime Minister, especially Read more…