IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

The Iraqi parliament elects Nizar Amidi as president of the republic.

The Iraqi parliament elects Nizar Amidi as president of the republic.

2026-04-11

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi parliament elected Nizar Amidi, the candidate of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan party, as the new president of the republic on Saturday.

Earlier today, the Iraqi parliament Read more…

The Speaker of Parliament has directed the publication of the names of those absent from the session to elect the President of the Republic.

The Speaker of Parliament has directed the publication of the names of those absent from the session to elect the President of the Republic.

4-11-2026

The Iraqi Parliament’s leadership directed on Saturday that the names of MPs absent from the session to elect the president be published.
An Al-Maalomah correspondent reported that “the Speaker of Parliament directed the publication of the names of MPs absent Read more…

Al-Bayati: Strong indications that the election of the President of the Republic will be decided during today’s session

Al-Bayati: Strong indications that the election of the President of the Republic will be decided during today’s session

4-11-2026

Information/Baghdad…
MP Mohammed al-Bayati confirmed on Saturday that all indicators point towards the election of the President of the Republic during today’s parliamentary session.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, al-Bayati said, “Today’s session has a quorum, with Read more…

“Distrust prevails”: The Washington Post reports on the talks between Iran and the United States

“Distrust prevails”: The Washington Post reports on the talks between Iran and the United States

4-11-2026

The Washington Post reported on Saturday that long – awaited talks are set to begin in Islamabad, where the United States and Iran are seeking a way to end the war. The Iranian and American delegations arrived in Islamabad for talks on ending the war in Iran, days after Read more…

Meeting of the two Kurdish parties in Baghdad to discuss the selection of the Iraqi president

Meeting of the two Kurdish parties in Baghdad to discuss the selection of the Iraqi president

2026-04-11

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A parliamentary source reported on Saturday that the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan held a meeting in Baghdad to discuss the issue of choosing the president of the republic and the distribution of positions Read more…

The Iraqi parliament is holding a session to elect the president of the republic amid competition from 16 candidates for the position (update)

The Iraqi parliament is holding a session to elect the president of the republic amid competition from 16 candidates for the position (update)

2026-04-11

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi parliament began its session on Saturday to vote on a new president for the country, amid objections from some political forces due to the lack of consensus that usually precedes important and sensitive sessions.

A correspondent for Shafaq News Agency said that Parliament Speaker Read more…

The “Rights” parliamentary bloc joins the ranks of those boycotting the session to elect the President of the Republic.

The “Rights” parliamentary bloc joins the ranks of those boycotting the session to elect the President of the Republic.

2026-04-11

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The “Rights” parliamentary bloc announced on Saturday that it was joining the blocs boycotting the House of Representatives session dedicated to electing the President of the Republic.

Parliamentary sources told Shafaq News Agency that the number of attendees Read more…

“Giant” tankers carrying Saudi and Iraqi oil leave the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz

“Giant” tankers carrying Saudi and Iraqi oil leave the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz

2026-04-11

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Three supertankers carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia and Iraq were seen leaving the Arabian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday morning, indicating a “significant” increase Read more…

Parliament fails in the first round to elect a president and goes to the second round

Parliament fails in the first round to elect a president and goes to the second round

2026-04-11

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi parliament failed on Saturday to elect a president, as no candidate secured the required two-thirds majority in the first round of voting for the position.

Four candidates competed: Nizar Amidi from the Patriotic Union Read more…

Al-Araji: The coordination framework has not yet decided on the government candidate.

Al-Araji: The coordination framework has not yet decided on the government candidate.

2026-04-11 05:23

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The head of the “Reconstruction and Development” bloc, Bahaa al-Araji, suggested on Saturday that the parliamentary session dedicated to electing the president of the republic would likely go to a second round, while noting that the coordination framework had not yet decided on its candidate Read more…

The House of Representatives holds a session to elect the President of the Republic

The House of Representatives holds a session to elect the President of the Republic

2026-04-11

The House of Representatives held its regular session today, Saturday, to elect the President of the Republic. The Media Department stated in a statement that “the Speaker of the House of Representatives opened the proceedings of session number (17) of the sixth electoral term, the first legislative Read more…

Three Kurdish blocs announce their participation in the session to elect the President of the Republic

Three Kurdish blocs announce their participation in the session to elect the President of the Republic

2026-04-10

Three Kurdish blocs announced on Friday their participation in the session to elect the president of the republic. In a joint statement issued by the National Position Movement, the Kurdistan Islamic Union, and the Kurdistan Justice Group, the blocs stated, “Based on our Read more…

Qutaiba: Five pressing points that will ensure the success of tomorrow’s session to elect the President of the Republic

Qutaiba: Five pressing points that will ensure the success of tomorrow’s session to elect the President of the Republic

4-10-2026

Information/Baghdad…
MP Mohammed Qutaiba confirmed on Friday that five pressing factors necessitate the success of tomorrow’s session dedicated to electing the president of the republic.
Qutaiba told Al-Maalouma, “Tomorrow’s parliamentary session is dedicated to Read more…

Al-Saadi: Al-Maliki is the only candidate for the next prime ministership

Al-Saadi: Al-Maliki is the only candidate for the next prime ministership

4-10-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Baqir al-Saadi confirmed on Friday that Nouri al-Maliki is the sole candidate of the Coordination Framework Forces to assume the premiership of the next government.
Speaking to Information, al-Saadi stated, “The Coordination Framework Forces remain committed Read more…

Abdul Hadi: A meeting is expected today to prepare understandings that will ensure the success of the presidential election session.

Abdul Hadi: A meeting is expected today to prepare understandings that will ensure the success of the presidential election session.

4-10-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Member of the Coordination Framework, Uday Abdul-Hadi, confirmed on Friday that a meeting will be held today to reach understandings that will contribute to the success of tomorrow’s parliamentary session dedicated to the presidential election.
Abdul-Hadi told Al-Maalouma, “There are indications that an important Read more…

Washington blames Baghdad: You failed to prevent attacks against us… Disband the factions immediately.

Washington blames Baghdad: You failed to prevent attacks against us… Disband the factions immediately.

2026-04-10

Shafaq News – Washington
The US State Department summoned the Iraqi ambassador to Washington, Nizar Khairallah, on Thursday to condemn attacks by Iranian-backed armed groups on diplomatic facilities and US interests launched from Iraqi Read more…

The blocs of Hakim and Halbousi confirm their participation in the session to elect the President of Iraq.

The blocs of Hakim and Halbousi confirm their participation in the session to elect the President of Iraq.

2026-04-10

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The National State Forces Alliance, headed by Ammar al-Hakim, and the Progress Party, headed by Mohammed al-Halbousi, announced on Thursday evening that their bloc’s representatives would attend the House of Representatives session Read more…

Atroushi announces his refusal to attend the presidential election session “out of concern for the stability of the political process.”

Atroushi announces his refusal to attend the presidential election session “out of concern for the stability of the political process.”

2026-04-10

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Friday, Farhad Atroushi, the deputy speaker of the Iraqi parliament, objected to the agenda of the session scheduled for Saturday to elect the president, saying that proceeding with it in the absence of national and political consensus might deepen the disputes instead of Read more…

Among them is Iraq… Oil-producing countries prepare to resume exports through the Strait of Hormuz

Among them is Iraq… Oil-producing countries prepare to resume exports through the Strait of Hormuz

2026-04-10

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Informed economic sources reported on Friday that oil-producing countries in the Middle East, including Iraq, have contacted Asian refineries to prepare for the resumption of crude exports during Read more…

“A last-minute race”: Political blocs unite to decide the presidency tomorrow

“A last-minute race”: Political blocs unite to decide the presidency tomorrow

2026-04-10

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Amid escalating calls to break the political deadlock, attention is turning to the upcoming parliamentary session on Saturday, which is expected to resolve one of the most prominent outstanding issues in the country: the election Read more…