IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Washington: Oil tankers have begun crossing the Strait of Hormuz, and the war could end within weeks.

Washington: Oil tankers have begun crossing the Strait of Hormuz, and the war could end within weeks.

2026-03-17 05:00

Shafaq News – Washington
The White House economic adviser said on Tuesday that oil tankers had begun crossing the Strait of Hormuz, noting a “simple start to a flow” of ships in the waterway.

He added, in statements carried by American media, Read more…

Oil Minister: We are in contact with Iran to allow the passage of some Iraqi oil tankers.

Oil Minister: We are in contact with Iran to allow the passage of some Iraqi oil tankers.

2026-03-17

Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul Ghani Al-Sawad confirmed on Tuesday that the Iraqi government is in contact with the Iranian side to allow Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The Oil Minister stated in remarks that “there is communication Read more…

The Cabinet approves the Eid al-Fitr holiday starting from Wednesday until next Monday.

The Cabinet approves the Eid al-Fitr holiday starting from Wednesday until next Monday.

2026-03-17

The Cabinet decided today, Tuesday, to suspend official working hours on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, starting from Wednesday, March 18, 2026, until next Monday, March 23, 2026. The Media Office of the Prime Minister stated Read more…

The coordination framework postpones the decision on the prime ministership until the end of the war and grants the Sudanese government limited powers.

The coordination framework postpones the decision on the prime ministership until the end of the war and grants the Sudanese government limited powers.

2026-03-16 10:13

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A source within the coordinating framework that brings together the ruling Shiite political forces in Iraq reported on Monday evening that the coalition leadership agreed to postpone deciding on a prime ministerial candidate until after the end of the ongoing regional war between the United States and Israel against Iran.

The source confirmed to Shafaq News Agency that “the leader of the State of Law Read more…

Parliamentary request to the Foreign Ministry to open a dialogue with Tehran regarding Iraqi tankers in the Strait of Hormuz

Parliamentary request to the Foreign Ministry to open a dialogue with Tehran regarding Iraqi tankers in the Strait of Hormuz

2026-03-16 00:59

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, MP Ali Saber Al-Kinani sent an official letter to Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, proposing the opening of a diplomatic dialogue with Iran regarding the crisis of Iraqi oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

According to the document, which was reviewed Read more…

Maliki’s coalition criticizes the delay in resolving constitutional entitlements and warns of its repercussions on citizens.

Maliki’s coalition criticizes the delay in resolving constitutional entitlements and warns of its repercussions on citizens.

3-16-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Zuhair al-Jalabi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed that the repercussions of the delay in forming the government and deciding on the presidencies are negatively affecting the people.

Al-Jalabi told Al-Maalomah, “The political parties in Iraq do not care about Read more…

Anbar United: The regional government’s stance on oil exports via Ceyhan is shameful and disgraceful.

Anbar United: The regional government’s stance on oil exports via Ceyhan is shameful and disgraceful.

3-16-2026

Al-Maalomah/Anbar –
Mohammed al-Dhari, a leader in the United Anbar Alliance, launched a scathing attack on the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) on Monday, describing its refusal to allow oil exports to Turkey via the Ceyhan port as “shameful and disgraceful.”
In a statement to Al-Maalomah News Agency, al-Dhari said, “The Kurdistan Regional Government, led by Masoud Barzani, refusing to Read more…

Iraqi oil announces export alternatives and confirms Kirkuk pipeline will be ready within a week

Iraqi oil announces export alternatives and confirms Kirkuk pipeline will be ready within a week

2026-03-16 01:13

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad revealed on Monday alternative plans for exporting oil in light of the halt in exports through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the “Kirkuk-Turkey” pipeline will be ready to operate within a week “without passing through Read more…

Iraq excluded from the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom… and an expert explains the repercussions

Iraq excluded from the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom… and an expert explains the repercussions

2026-03-16 02:56

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Heritage Foundation’s “Index of Economic Freedom 2026” report revealed that Iraq was not included in the ranking of countries this year, due to a lack of reliable economic data and a weak level of transparency necessary to calculate its scores, continuing its absence from the index since its last official assessment more than two decades ago. Read more…

“Jihan Crisis” and the Prime Minister’s Office are on the table of the coordination framework.

“Jihan Crisis” and the Prime Minister’s Office are on the table of the coordination framework.

2026-03-15 08:48

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A source within the coordination framework revealed on Sunday that a meeting of the framework’s leaders is expected this week to discuss proposals related to the oil export crisis and a number of political and security issues in the country.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the leaders of the framework will hold an important meeting Read more…

Al-Sistani announces his predictions for the crescent moon of Shawwal (Eid al-Fitr).

Al-Sistani announces his predictions for the crescent moon of Shawwal (Eid al-Fitr).

2026-03-15 07:39

Shafaq News – Najaf
The religious authority, Ali al-Sistani, predicted on Sunday that the crescent moon of Shawwal would be visible on the evening of Friday, the 30th of the blessed month of Ramadan, corresponding to March 20, 2026.

It is worth noting that Sistani’s office has set Thursday, Read more…

National Union: We respect the framework’s will in choosing the Prime Minister

National Union: We respect the framework’s will in choosing the Prime Minister

3-15-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Burhan Sheikh Raouf, a member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), affirmed that his party respects the will of the Coordination Framework regarding the selection of the Prime Minister, noting the importance of consensus and agreement Read more…

After the refusal to export oil to Ceyhan, a former MP says: The regional government confirms its non-affiliation with Iraq.

After the refusal to export oil to Ceyhan, a former MP says: The regional government confirms its non-affiliation with Iraq.

3-15-2026

The former Iraqi parliament member, Haider al-Salami, criticized the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) stance on oil exports on Sunday, asserting that the region’s refusal to export Iraqi oil through the Turkish port of Ceyhan exacerbates the repercussions of regional crises on Iraq. In a post followed by the Al-Maalomah news agency, al-Salami stated, “The KRG is reaffirming its lack of allegiance to Iraq Read more…

Ministry of Oil: Natural Resources Authority rejected resuming crude oil exports from the Kurdistan pipeline

Ministry of Oil: Natural Resources Authority rejected resuming crude oil exports from the Kurdistan pipeline

2026-03-15 03:05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Oil Ministry announced on Sunday that the Ministry of Natural Resources in the Kurdistan Region had rejected a request to resume crude oil exports from the pipeline in the region via the Turkish port of Ceyhan to compensate for the quantities halted from the southern fields Read more…

New security warning: America tells its citizens in Iraq: Leave now.

New security warning: America tells its citizens in Iraq: Leave now.

2026-03-15 03:53

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The US Embassy in Baghdad issued a new security alert on Sunday, urging US citizens to leave Iraq immediately, due to escalating threats and attacks targeting interests and individuals in the country.

The embassy statement, which was received Read more…

Despite the war, total Iranian gas supplies to Iraq have increased.

Despite the war, total Iranian gas supplies to Iraq have increased.

2026-03-14 08:11

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity announced on Saturday that total Iranian gas supplies to Iraq increased during the past week from 6 to 18 million cubic meters.

Electricity Ministry spokesman Ahmed Moussa told Reuters that “total Iranian gas supplies to Iraq increased from Read more…

The Kurdistan Regional Government calls on Baghdad to put an end to “illegitimate” forces and militias.

The Kurdistan Regional Government calls on Baghdad to put an end to “illegitimate” forces and militias.

2026-03-14 07:21

Shafaq News – Erbil
The Kurdistan Regional Government condemned on Saturday the attack targeting the United Arab Emirates Consulate General in Erbil, considering it a violation of international law and the sovereignty of the region and Iraq.

The government said in a statement, received Read more…

More than 170 parliamentary signatures to cancel the security agreement between Iraq and America

More than 170 parliamentary signatures to cancel the security agreement between Iraq and America

2026-03-14 06:08

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday, MP Sakr Hassan, from the “Sadiqun” parliamentary bloc, announced that he had collected more than 170 signatures from members of parliament to submit a formal request to discuss the cancellation of the security agreement between Iraq and the United States in the next session.

Hassan told Shafaq News Agency that “the signatures collected Read more…

A satellite communications system was destroyed in the attack targeting the US embassy in Baghdad.

A satellite communications system was destroyed in the attack targeting the US embassy in Baghdad.

2026-03-14 00:57

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A responsible security source revealed on Saturday that a satellite communications system was destroyed as a result of the attack that targeted the headquarters of the US embassy in the capital, Baghdad, amid an accelerating Read more…

Exclusive: Washington demands Baghdad take urgent action against the factions

Exclusive: Washington demands Baghdad take urgent action against the factions

2026-03-14 02:42

Shafaq News – Washington/ Mustafa Hashim
The US State Department on Saturday called on the Iraqi government to take urgent action to dismantle pro-Iranian militias in the country “once and for all,” and to stop their ongoing attacks targeting international and local interests, including Read more…