Al-Dhari reveals that a new batch of US troops is about to arrive in Baghdad by air.
5-17-2026
Al-Maalomah/Sulaimaniyah…
Member of the United Anbar Alliance, Mohammed al-Dhari, revealed today, Sunday, that the first batch of US troops will soon arrive in Baghdad by air as part of a plan to redeploy them in the capital.
Al-Dhari told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “The Green Zone in Baghdad will witness the arrival of the first batch of US forces in the coming days to resume their duties, just days after Ali al-Zaidi assumed the premiership. Further details regarding the redeployment of these forces, Read more…
The party takes note of the confidence vote session and threatens to appeal.
5-17-2026
Information / Exclusive…
Wafa Muhammad Karim, a member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), confirmed on Thursday that the party will appeal the parliamentary session that granted confidence to Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s government, emphasizing that several issues were raised regarding the session’s proceedings. Read more…
The government faces a choice between two bitter options: borrowing from friends or turning to the World Bank to cover expenses.
5-17-2026
Information/Baghdad…
It appears that the state treasury is no longer full of money, but rather empty and unable to secure the expenses needed by the country with all its facilities and the requirements of its beneficiaries from various segments. This pushes the government towards solutions that may be bitter, by resorting to the World Bank, at a time when the government has the ability to turn to the international Read more…
Maliki’s coalition sets two conditions for the continuation of al-Zidi’s government for four years
5-17-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Salah Boushi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, affirmed on Sunday that the continuation of Ali al-Zaidi’s government for a full term depends on the extent to which its ministerial program is implemented.
Boushi told the Information Agency, “The survival of al-Zaidi’s government and its continuation for four years depends primarily on two levels: first, Read more…
A member of the Reconstruction and Development bloc: New withdrawals will shake the bloc due to unilateral decision-making.
5-17-2026
Information / Baghdad…
Ali al-Fatlawi, a leader in the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, revealed the depth of the political crisis and the rift plaguing the bloc, emphasizing that the defection of prominent figures like the head of the Popular Mobilization Forces, Faleh al-Fayyad, and the bloc’s deputy head, Ahmed al-Asadi, will not be the last. He asserted that further withdrawals and defections will follow, shaking the alliance Read more…
MP: Continued manual voting exacerbates accusations between political blocs
5-17-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Hussein Ali Mardan called on the Parliament and the leaders of the political blocs on Sunday to make the voting process in the upcoming session exclusively electronic, stressing that this measure is the only way to end doubts and ensure the transparency of future decisions.
Mardan told the Information Agency, “Adopting an electronic voting mechanism removes doubts and accusations against the Parliament’s Read more…
The State of Law coalition threatens to go into opposition if its candidates continue to be obstructed.
5-17-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Member of the State of Law Coalition, Alaa al-Yasiri, revealed on Sunday that the coalition has two options regarding participation in the new government, due to attempts to obstruct the nomination of its ministers.
Al-Yasiri told the Information Agency, “The State of Law has only two options at this stage. The first is government representation and proceeding with Read more…
State of Law: Qasim Atta is our sole candidate for the Ministry of Interior, and there are no changes so far.
5-17-2026
Information/Special…
A leader in the State of Law Coalition, Arif al-Hamami, settled the controversy on Sunday regarding the coalition’s nominee for the Ministry of Interior.
Al-Hamami told Al-Maalouma, “The State of Law Coalition remains clear in its nominee for the Ministry of Interior, which is Major General Qasim Atta, and there has been no Read more…
Al-Muslawi: The US Federal Reserve is restricting the Iraqi financial system and holding oil revenues hostage.
5-17-2026
The spokesperson for the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, Firas al-Muslawi, criticized on Sunday the complete dependence of Iraq’s financial system on the policies of the US Federal Reserve, asserting that Iraqi oil revenues go directly to Washington and are subject to its restrictions, thus depriving Baghdad of its financial independence. Al-Muslawi told the Information Agency that “Iraq’s financial and economic system is entirely Read more…
Washington: Operation “Epic Wrath” against Iran has ended
2026-05-17
Shafaq News – Washington
US House Speaker Mike Johnson announced on Sunday the end of “Operation Epic Wrath” against Iran.
Fox News quoted Johnson as saying that the United States is working on a project to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump posted a message on Truth Social hinting at an impending Read more…
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The International Monetary Fund comments on reports that Iraq has requested financial assistance due to the energy crisis.
2026-05-17
Shafaq News – Follow-up
The International Monetary Fund said it continues to discuss the possibility of providing financial support to countries affected by rising energy and commodity prices due to the war in the Middle East, without confirming reports that Iraq had requested financial assistance.
Reuters quoted the IMF spokeswoman, Julie Kozak, as saying during a press Read more…
Iraqi oil exports to America rose to 100,000 barrels last week
2026-05-17
Shafaq News – Baghdad / Washington
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) announced on Sunday that Iraq ranked sixth among the largest suppliers of crude oil to the United States last week.
Data seen by Shafaq News Agency showed that Iraqi oil exports to the United States rose last week Read more…
Iraq between the “elite” deadlock and the “state’s” erosion: A reading of the post-April 2026 landscape
2026-05-17 01:09
Dr. Gutiar Tamr
The question in Iraq is no longer: Who forms the government? Rather, it is: Is the state still capable of producing a government with genuine decision-making power? Since the November 2025 elections, the political deadlock has transcended mere procedural obstacles in the distribution of ministerial portfolios, reflecting a profound structural crisis within the very model of governance. Events have revealed that “consociational democracy,” initially Read more…
In numbers… Iraq continues to bleed its foreign currency reserves amid declining oil revenues
2026-05-17
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Recent financial data released by the Central Bank of Iraq on Sunday revealed a significant decline in the country’s foreign currency reserves, amid official and academic warnings of continued low oil revenues due to the security turmoil affecting energy supply chains in the region.
According to the Central Bank’s newly released official financial indicators, Read more…
The new electricity minister pledges to find solutions to end the energy crisis in Iraq.
2026-05-17
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The new Minister of Electricity, Ali Saadi Wahib, pledged on Sunday to work on finding effective solutions to the chronic energy supply crisis that has plagued most regions and cities of Iraq for a long time.
This came in a speech he delivered while officially assuming his duties within Read more…
Iran: Washington responded to the proposed agreement with 5 conditions
2026-05-17
Shafaq News – Tehran
On Sunday, the Iranian Fars News Agency revealed Washington’s conditions in its response to the proposed agreement.
The agency said that “Washington stipulated that a ceasefire in all areas be contingent upon Read more…
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Exclusive.. Al-Eidani: Iranian gas is disrupting the electricity system in Basra
2026-05-17
Shafaq News – Basra
Basra Governor Asaad Al-Eidani confirmed on Sunday that the province is facing challenges related to the decline in electricity production, coinciding with the approach of the summer season and rising temperatures, noting that the decrease in local and imported gas supplies has directly affected the operation of power generation stations in Read more…
Al-Sadr calls Al-Zaydi and urges him to preserve Iraq’s sovereignty and improve public services.
2026-05-17
Shafaq News – Najaf
The leader of the Shiite National Movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, made a phone call today, Sunday, to Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi, during which he congratulated him on the formation of the new Iraqi government.
A statement issued by al-Sadr’s media office said that during the call, he urged al-Zaydi to Read more…
Conflict of interest: Official complaint filed with the Integrity Commission gives Al-Zidi and the Minister of Electricity the choice between resigning or relinquishing their contracts.
2026-05-17
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Former MP Raed Al-Maliki announced on Sunday that he had submitted an official report to the Integrity Commission/Prevention Department and the Public Prosecution Service, with notification to the Parliamentary Integrity and Legal Committees regarding the conflict of interest of Prime Minister Ali Al-Zidi and Electricity Minister Ali Saadi Wahib, due to their having ongoing Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 5-16-2026
5-16-2026 Newshound Guru Militia Man Government is one, the banking is two and they work in conjunction but they’re independent. The Central Bank of Iraq is independent. Keep that in mind at all times because that’s a fact. Read more…
