IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

MP: Delaying the presidential election is hindering constitutional processes and government formation.

MP: Delaying the presidential election is hindering constitutional processes and government formation.

3-30-2026

The Information Agency / Baghdad…
MP Dhikra al-Rudaini confirmed on Monday that the continued procrastination in resolving the presidential issue is leading to a complete paralysis of constitutional processes and the formation of the new government, warning of the repercussions of this delay on Read more…

Iraqi Defense Ministry vows “firm response” after one of its fighter jets was damaged in a missile attack

Iraqi Defense Ministry vows “firm response” after one of its fighter jets was damaged in a missile attack

2026-03-30 01:06

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Defense vowed on Monday to deliver a “firm response” after one of its fighter jets was damaged in a missile attack targeting a military base in the capital, Baghdad.

The ministry stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency Read more…

The Ports Authority issues 8 decisions, including granting Interpol the ability to inspect imported vehicles.

The Ports Authority issues 8 decisions, including granting Interpol the ability to inspect imported vehicles.

2026-03-30

The Border Ports Authority issued a number of decisions on Monday, including the inspection of vehicles imported from abroad. A statement from the Authority said that “the Border Ports Authority Council held its third session for the year 2026, chaired by Lieutenant General Omar Adnan Al-Waili and attended by most Read more…

The Parliament Presidency has decided to set Saturday, April 11, as the date for holding the session to elect the President of the Republic.

The Parliament Presidency has decided to set Saturday, April 11, as the date for holding the session to elect the President of the Republic.

2026-03-30

The Parliament Presidency decided today, Monday, to set Saturday, April 11, as the date for holding the session to elect the President of the Republic. The Parliament Presidency stated in a statement that “the Presidency of the House of Representatives held an expanded meeting with Read more…

Abbas rules out holding a session to elect the president of the republic

Abbas rules out holding a session to elect the president of the republic

3-29-2026

The Information Agency / Baghdad…
MP Qusay Abbas ruled out on Sunday holding a parliamentary session to elect the president of the republic without a final agreement among the Kurdish forces, stressing that the position among the Kurdish parties remains “ambiguous” regarding the selection of the appropriate candidate Read more…

Parliamentary blocs threaten to boycott the presidential election session, requesting a postponement until an agreement is reached.

Parliamentary blocs threaten to boycott the presidential election session, requesting a postponement until an agreement is reached.

2026-03-29 07:43

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, parliamentary blocs threatened to boycott the session to elect the president of the republic in protest against not taking their opinion into account regarding the names of the candidates for the position, demanding that the date of its convening be postponed until Read more…

Mojtaba Khamenei sends a message to the Coordination Framework: We support Maliki’s nomination

Mojtaba Khamenei sends a message to the Coordination Framework: We support Maliki’s nomination

2026-03-29 07:03

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed political source revealed on Sunday that the Iranian Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, sent a message to leaders within the coordination framework, which included positions related to the current situation and the relationship with Iraq.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that “a delegation that included the head of Read more…

Parliamentary movement to close the US embassy… and the veto of 100 MPs thwarts a second term for the Sudanese president.

Parliamentary movement to close the US embassy… and the veto of 100 MPs thwarts a second term for the Sudanese president.

3-29-2026

Information / Interview..
At a pivotal political moment for Iraq, and while the situation is boiling under the hot plate of “deadlock”, this frank dialogue opens doors that were closed to the backstage of the conflict within the corridors of the House of Representatives and the coordination framework, as the scene does not stop at the limits of Read more…

Iraq accelerates rehabilitation work on oil export pipeline through Türkiye

Iraq accelerates rehabilitation work on oil export pipeline through Türkiye

2026-03-29

Shafaq News – Salah al-Din
An official source in the Oil Projects Company, affiliated with the Iraqi Ministry of Oil, confirmed on Saturday that the rehabilitation work on the northern export pipeline within the Iraqi-Turkish line is continuing at an accelerated pace, through work in three shifts daily and around the clock, with the aim of completing Read more…

Masoud Barzani to Baghdad: Take decisive action or admit your inability to confront the armed groups.

Masoud Barzani to Baghdad: Take decisive action or admit your inability to confront the armed groups.

2026-03-28 14:55

Shafaq News – Erbil
On Sunday, Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani called on Iraqi authorities to take a decisive stance against the repeated attacks targeting the Kurdistan Region, arguing that statements of condemnation and investigative committees are no longer sufficient to stop what he described as Read more…

Abu Alaa al-Walai: Targeting Nechirvan Barzani’s house is a reprehensible act that contradicts the principles of resistance.

Abu Alaa al-Walai: Targeting Nechirvan Barzani’s house is a reprehensible act that contradicts the principles of resistance.

2026-03-29

Shafaq News/ The Secretary-General of the Sayyid al-Shuhada Brigades, Abu Ala al-Walai, condemned on Sunday morning the targeting of the home of the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, and considered it a “condemnable and rejected” act that contradicts Read more…

Al-Maliki: Targeting leaders of the Kurdistan Region is a reprehensible act that threatens national unity.

Al-Maliki: Targeting leaders of the Kurdistan Region is a reprehensible act that threatens national unity.

2026-03-29 00:56

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, condemned the attacks targeting the homes of Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani and Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani, warning against attempts to undermine security and stability in the country Read more…

Iraqi oil exports to America increased during the week

Iraqi oil exports to America increased during the week

2026-03-29 01:41

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported on Sunday that Iraqi oil exports to the United States increased last week.

Shafaq News Agency followed up on the administration’s statistics, which showed that “the average US imports of crude oil during the past week Read more…

The parliament’s leadership is meeting with the heads of the blocs with the aim of electing the President of the Republic of Iraq.

The parliament’s leadership is meeting with the heads of the blocs with the aim of electing the President of the Republic of Iraq.

2026-03-29 02:53

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Presidency of the House of Representatives held a consultative meeting today, Sunday, to discuss the ongoing preparations for setting a date for a session to elect the new President of the Republic of Iraq during this week in order to end the current political deadlock and proceed with the formation Read more…

Iraq will be the second largest oil producer in the Arab world in 2025.

Iraq will be the second largest oil producer in the Arab world in 2025.

2026-03-29 04:00

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq ranked second in the Arab world in oil production during 2025, according to Visual Capitalist data.

Saudi Arabia topped the list of the largest Arab oil-producing countries during 2025 with a share of 16.08% of total global production, followed by Iraq in second place Read more…

The Ministry of Transport announces statistics on ships docked at ports during March and confirms the continuation of receiving ships.

The Ministry of Transport announces statistics on ships docked at ports during March and confirms the continuation of receiving ships.

2026-03-29

The Ministry of Transport announced on Sunday the statistics of the number of ships docked at its ports during the current month of March, while confirming the continuation of receiving ships. The spokesman for the Ministry, Maitham Al-Safi, told the official agency that “the maritime agencies in the General Company for Maritime Transport received a number of ships during the current month, and the loading and unloading operations were managed by the General Company for Iraqi Read more…

A plot to push through the Sudanese… MP reveals behind-the-scenes details of the presidential election session

A plot to push through the Sudanese… MP reveals behind-the-scenes details of the presidential election session

3-28-2026

Al-Maalomah/Baghdad –
On Saturday, MP Mukhtar al-Youssef, from the Badr parliamentary bloc, revealed a “suspicious movement” behind the call for Monday’s session. He confirmed that the State of Law Coalition and other forces withdrew their signatures from the session’s quorum to thwart an attempt to secure a second term for Mohammed Shia al-Sudani Read more…

A difficult birth awaits the government… “A coup of signatures” disrupts the coordination framework agreements.

A difficult birth awaits the government… “A coup of signatures” disrupts the coordination framework agreements.

3-28-2026

The Iraqi political scene is witnessing rapid activity reflecting the deep divisions within the Coordination Framework forces, as disagreements escalate regarding the mechanism for selecting the next prime minister. These disagreements pit those clinging to traditional figures against those pushing for a consensus candidate Read more…

Outside of Hormuz, Iraq loses two million barrels of its disrupted export capacity via overland pipelines.

Outside of Hormuz, Iraq loses two million barrels of its disrupted export capacity via overland pipelines.

2026-03-28 02:47

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Oil expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi revealed on Saturday the extent of the “strategic vulnerability” that Iraq suffers as a result of its almost total dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the country has an idle land export capacity of up to two million barrels per day, which remains hostage to legal and technical Read more…

Parliament holds “important” meeting to finalize agreement on a session to elect a president for the Republic of Iraq

Parliament holds “important” meeting to finalize agreement on a session to elect a president for the Republic of Iraq

2026-03-28 02:02

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Adnan Faihan al-Dulaimi, announced on Saturday that the Parliament’s leadership is seeking to hold an “important” meeting with the heads of political blocs this week to discuss reaching an agreement Read more…