In the first Iranian comment, Araqchi congratulates Al-Zaidi and describes him as “my brother”.

In the first Iranian comment, Araqchi congratulates Al-Zaidi and describes him as “my brother”.

2026-05-02

Shafaq News – Tehran
On Friday, the Iranian Foreign Minister welcomed the appointment of Ali Faleh al-Zaidi to form the new Iraqi government, describing him as “my brother”.

Araqchi said in a tweet on the X website, which was followed by Shafaq News Agency: “I welcome the selection Read more…

Washington decides to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany

Washington decides to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany

2026-05-02

Shafaq News – Washington
The US Department of Defense, the Pentagon, announced on Saturday that the United States has decided to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, in what appears to be an American rebuke to its close NATO ally.

The American move, which followed an attack and dispute between US Read more…

Baghdad receives a new shipment of “cash dollars”… and an expert predicts an improvement in the value of the dinar.

Baghdad receives a new shipment of “cash dollars”… and an expert predicts an improvement in the value of the dinar.

2026-05-02

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi economist Nabil Al-Marsoumi confirmed on Saturday that a new shipment of cash dollars had arrived in Baghdad, as part of what he described as American support related to the next phase and the formation of the government.

Al-Marsoumi said in a Facebook post that “Iraq receives about one billion Read more…

Shahbaz Sharif congratulates Al-Zaidi: Let’s work together to achieve peace in the region.

Shahbaz Sharif congratulates Al-Zaidi: Let’s work together to achieve peace in the region.

2026-05-02

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi on Saturday on his appointment to form the new government.

Sharif said in a post on the “X” platform, which was followed by Shafaq News Agency: “I congratulate my brother Ali al-Zaidi on his appointment as Prime Read more…

Barzani and Al-Zaidi stress the need to form a “strong” government to confront the challenges

Barzani and Al-Zaidi stress the need to form a “strong” government to confront the challenges

2026-05-02

Shafaq News – Erbil
Kurdish leader and head of the Democratic Party, Masoud Barzani, and Prime Minister-designate Ali Faleh al-Zaidi stressed on Saturday the need to proceed with forming a new federal government capable of facing the challenges and Read more…

Seven OPEC+ countries agree to increase oil production in June

Seven OPEC+ countries agree to increase oil production in June

2026-05-02

Shafaq News – Middle East
Reports on Saturday indicated that the OPEC+ alliance had tentatively agreed to a slight increase in oil production quotas for June, ahead of an upcoming alliance meeting.

Reuters quoted two sources familiar with OPEC+’s direction as saying Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 5-1-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 5-1-2026

5-1-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] OMAR: USA Trump congratulated Zaidi and gave him his full support. He even invited the new prime minister to come to Washington DC once the government is completed. They had a very good call. FRANK: Trump is working with your guy because your guy is working with Trump. This is what we need, security and stability. Read more…

America receives a “revised” Iranian response to end the war

America receives a “revised” Iranian response to end the war

2026-05-01

Shafaq News – Washington
US media reported on Friday that the United States had received, through Pakistani intermediaries, a revised Iranian response to the latest US conditions for ending the war.

CBS News quoted Pakistani officials as saying they had conveyed to Washington a revised Iranian response Read more…

Iraq begins exporting crude oil through the Rabia border crossing to regional markets.

Iraq begins exporting crude oil through the Rabia border crossing to regional markets.

2026-05-01

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Border Ports Authority announced on Friday the launch of the first crude oil export operation through the Rabia border crossing with Syria, with the dispatch of the first 70 tankers towards regional markets.

The head of the Border Ports Authority, Omar Adnan Al-Waili, said in a statement received Read more…

Abdul Hadi: The outlines of the ministerial cabinet will become clear within two weeks.

Abdul Hadi: The outlines of the ministerial cabinet will become clear within two weeks.

5-1-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Member of the Coordination Framework, Uday Abdul-Hadi, confirmed on Friday that the first outlines of the cabinet will emerge within the next two weeks, noting that there is currently agreement on a number of Read more…

Al-Karawi calls for a national strategy to revive Iraqi industry

Al-Karawi calls for a national strategy to revive Iraqi industry

5-1-2026

Information/Baghdad…
MP Mudhar al-Karawi called on Friday for the adoption of a comprehensive national strategy to revive Iraqi industry, noting that more than 80% of factories and industrial facilities are nearly closed to production.
Al-Karawi told Al-Maalouma, “The occasion of International Workers’ Day Read more…

Report urges Trump to draw “red lines” ahead of al-Zaidi’s rule over Iraq

Report urges Trump to draw “red lines” ahead of al-Zaidi’s rule over Iraq

2026-05-01

Shafaq News – Translation
A US report urged President Donald Trump’s administration to maintain what it called “red lines” during the process of forming the new Iraqi government, three days after Ali al-Zaidi was tasked with becoming prime minister.

American conditions Read more…

In the presence of the designated official, the coordination framework discussed the formation of the al-Zaydi government and the repercussions of the war.

In the presence of the designated official, the coordination framework discussed the formation of the al-Zaydi government and the repercussions of the war.

2026-05-01

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, the Coordination Framework held its meeting at the office of the Secretary-General of the Badr Organization, Hadi al-Amiri, in the presence of the caretaker Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, and the Prime Minister-designate, Ali Faleh al-Zaidi.

The framework stated in a statement that the meeting discussed all political, Read more…

Pakistani sources: Iran may present a revised peace proposal to America today.

Pakistani sources: Iran may present a revised peace proposal to America today.

2026-05-01

Shafaq News – Middle East
Pakistani sources reported on Friday that Iran may present a revised peace proposal to the United States today.

CNN quoted sources as saying that mediators expect a new response after Read more…

The UAE on managing the Strait of Hormuz: We do not trust Iran.

The UAE on managing the Strait of Hormuz: We do not trust Iran.

2026-05-01

Shafaq News – Abu Dhabi
The UAE government confirmed on Friday that Iran cannot be trusted to manage the Strait of Hormuz.

Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, said Read more…

After a two-month hiatus, Kirkuk Airport receives its first flight.

After a two-month hiatus, Kirkuk Airport receives its first flight.

2026-05-01

Shafaq News – Kirkuk
Kirkuk International Airport announced on Friday the resumption of flights after a hiatus of more than two months.

The airport administration stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that it “received its first flight after Read more…

Al-Zaydi opens the Kurdistan file and faces his first test with Al-Halbousi.

Al-Zaydi opens the Kurdistan file and faces his first test with Al-Halbousi.

2026-05-01

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A political source familiar with the movements of Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi revealed on Friday that he is expected to make a visit to the Kurdistan Region in the next few days to meet with Kurdish leaders and discuss their entitlements in the new government, before moving on to Read more…

US State Department: We will not sign an agreement with Tehran like Obama did

US State Department: We will not sign an agreement with Tehran like Obama did

2026-04-30

Shafaq News – Washington
The US State Department confirmed on Thursday that Washington will not sign an agreement with the Iranian government, as former US President Barack Obama did.

State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said, “President Donald Trump has made his objectives clear: Read more…

Trump: A new government free of terrorism must be formed in Iraq.

Trump: A new government free of terrorism must be formed in Iraq.

2026-04-30

Shafaq News – Washington
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump stressed the need to form a new government in Iraq free of terrorism, during a call with Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali Faleh al-Zaidi.

Trump said in a post on the Truth Social platform, which was followed by Read more…

Trump calls al-Zaidi and extends an official invitation for him to visit Washington

Trump calls al-Zaidi and extends an official invitation for him to visit Washington

2026-04-30

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump congratulated Ali Faleh al-Zaidi on his official appointment to form the new Iraqi government, extending to him an official invitation to visit Washington after the government is formed.

The Prime Minister’s Media Office said in a statement received Read more…