US State Department: Sending dollars to Iraq was temporarily suspended

US State Department: Sending dollars to Iraq was temporarily suspended

2026-04-25

The US State Department spokesman confirmed that Washington has temporarily suspended sending dollar shipments to Iraq, while emphasizing that cooperation related to combating terrorism continues.

The spokesman explained in a press statement: “We can confirm Read more…

The framework fails again to decide on a candidate for prime minister and postpones its meeting until tomorrow.

The framework fails again to decide on a candidate for prime minister and postpones its meeting until tomorrow.

2026-04-24

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source reported on Friday evening that the coordinating framework that brings together the Shiite forces has once again failed to decide on a candidate for the premiership, and has postponed its meeting until Saturday.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the leaders of the Coordination Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-24-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-24-2026

4-24-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] OMAR: We see the Finance Minister talking about how our reserves are reaching the red line level…Everybody in Iraq knows there’s no more dollar… FRANK: The CBI is forced now to tap into your reserves or to make large loans for the GOI…The solution is to release the value of your currency. They know that…The CBI…has no choice but to lift the value of your currency. Alaq knows he messed up. He knows he’s in trouble and Alaq knows his days are numbered… Read more…

Shaker: Three candidates are competing for the premiership.

Shaker: Three candidates are competing for the premiership.

4-24-2026

Information/Baghdad..
MP Hassan Shaker, from the Badr bloc, called on the forces of the Coordination Framework on Thursday to definitively resolve the issue of the prime minister candidate, revealing that the competition is limited to three Read more…

The President of the Republic affirms the necessity of adhering to constitutional timelines by presenting the candidate of the largest bloc.

The President of the Republic affirms the necessity of adhering to constitutional timelines by presenting the candidate of the largest bloc.

4-24-2026

Information/Baghdad…
President Nizar Amidi stressed on Friday the need to adhere to the constitutional deadlines for submitting the candidate of the largest parliamentary bloc, considering this a constitutional entitlement that cannot be delayed.

The President of the Republic stated Read more…

Kurdistan Electricity: More than 5.5 million citizens receive electricity around the clock

Kurdistan Electricity: More than 5.5 million citizens receive electricity around the clock

2026-04-24

Shafaq News – Erbil
The Ministry of Electricity in the Kurdistan Region announced on Friday that approximately 5.5 million citizens now have access to 24-hour electricity service, as part of plans to expand power supply and improve the electricity Read more…

An American vision outlines a “roadmap” for the Gulf states’ relationship with Iraq amidst the war.

An American vision outlines a “roadmap” for the Gulf states’ relationship with Iraq amidst the war.

2026-04-24

Shafaq News – Special Translation
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are taking a risk by proceeding cautiously and hesitantly in their relations with an open Iraq, fearing that Iraq may conclude that the Gulf states are not reliable partners and may turn to Read more…

Abdul Hadi: The coordination framework meeting is still scheduled for this evening, and there are no indications of its postponement.

Abdul Hadi: The coordination framework meeting is still scheduled for this evening, and there are no indications of its postponement.

4-24-2026

Information/Baghdad…
A member of the Coordination Framework, Uday Abdul-Hadi, confirmed on Friday that the meeting of the Framework’s leaders scheduled for this evening in Baghdad is still on, and there are no indications of its postponement.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, Abdul-Hadi said, “The meeting of the Coordination Framework leaders scheduled for this evening will be held as planned, and Read more…

Behind the scenes… A new evening in front of the frame to “resolve” the Prime Minister’s office

Behind the scenes… A new evening in front of the frame to “resolve” the Prime Minister’s office

2026-04-24

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A well-informed political source confirmed on Friday that the leadership of the Coordination Framework is “determined” to hold its postponed meeting to decide on the name of the next Prime Minister, while noting that the chances of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition’s candidate for the position, Ihsan Al-Awadi, have “decreased” due to the objection Read more…

US Defense Secretary threatens Iraqi factions: Protecting the Kurdistan Region is a priority

US Defense Secretary threatens Iraqi factions: Protecting the Kurdistan Region is a priority

2026-04-24

Shafaq News – Washington
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth affirmed that protecting the Kurdistan Region and confronting pro-Iranian factions is at the heart of the current US strategy, stressing that Washington is closely monitoring attacks targeting the region and Read more…

Crucial hours ahead… The president and the judiciary may announce the name of al-Sudani’s successor: Have the leaders of the framework failed?

Crucial hours ahead… The president and the judiciary may announce the name of al-Sudani’s successor: Have the leaders of the framework failed?

2026-04-24

Shafaq News – Special
Behind the scenes in the homes of the framework leaders, discussions never end. Successive meetings – bilateral and collective – are held by the coordinating forces, where the final details of the battle for the premiership are being plotted, in a scene that seems more like Read more…

A parliamentary message to the framework: No deadline after Saturday, we will choose the prime minister.

A parliamentary message to the framework: No deadline after Saturday, we will choose the prime minister.

2026-04-24

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Mahmoud al-Shammari, a member of the Services Bloc in the Iraqi Parliament, revealed on Thursday evening that members of Parliament intend to collect signatures and send an official letter to the President of the Republic to nominate a suitable person for the position of Prime Minister, in the event that the Coordination Framework does not Read more…

Why does Iraq fail to achieve self-sufficiency despite its resources?

Why does Iraq fail to achieve self-sufficiency despite its resources?

2026-04-24

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq continues to rely heavily on imports to secure its needs for basic and consumer goods, at a time when local production faces accumulating challenges that limit its ability to compete, despite the availability of natural and human resources.

This comes in conjunction with what was revealed in a recent study published Read more…

Reuters: Tanker arrives in Basra to load two million barrels of Iraqi oil

Reuters: Tanker arrives in Basra to load two million barrels of Iraqi oil

2026-04-24

Shafaq News – Middle East
Reuters reported on Friday that a tanker had arrived at Iraq’s Basra port to load two million barrels of crude oil.

The agency said the Comoros-flagged tanker “Helga” is the second tanker to arrive at the southern Basra seaport docks Read more…

Hormuz is not the only reason… Brazil removes Iraq from the list of major oil suppliers to China

Hormuz is not the only reason… Brazil removes Iraq from the list of major oil suppliers to China

2026-04-24

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraq Future Foundation for Economic Studies and Consultations reported on Friday that recent data on China’s crude oil imports during the first quarter of 2026 revealed a remarkable strategic shift, with exports from Brazil and Angola recording record increases at the expense of the traditional shares of Iraq and Read more…

An Iranian delegation headed by Araqchi arrives in Pakistan today

An Iranian delegation headed by Araqchi arrives in Pakistan today

2026-04-24

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Iranian and Pakistani media reported on Friday that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi would arrive in Islamabad that day for talks, with the announcement of a new round of negotiations between Read more…

Ministry of Electricity: Liquefied gas platform to be completed by early June with a capacity of 750 million cubic feet per day

Ministry of Electricity: Liquefied gas platform to be completed by early June with a capacity of 750 million cubic feet per day

2026-04-24

The Ministry of Electricity announced on Friday the completion date for the liquefied gas platform, confirming that it will be completed at the beginning of June with a capacity of 750 million cubic feet per day. The spokesman for the Ministry of Electricity, Ahmed Moussa, told the official news agency that “work is proceeding at an accelerated pace to complete Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-23-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-23-2026

4-23-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff Question: “All this talk about removing the zeros, is that in country only?” No, they can’t do things only within country. Anytime the value of the dinar is posted on the CBI website that’s publicly global. Nothing’s just in Iraq. Read more…

The Central Bank of Iran confirms receiving ship transit revenues via a “cash transaction”.

The Central Bank of Iran confirms receiving ship transit revenues via a “cash transaction”.

2026-04-23

Shafaq News – Tehran
The Central Bank of Iran announced on Thursday that it had received fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Fars News Agency quoted the Central Bank as confirming the deposit of Read more…

State of Law: No withdrawal for Maliki, and the upcoming meeting is an “opportunity” for maturation.

State of Law: No withdrawal for Maliki, and the upcoming meeting is an “opportunity” for maturation.

4-23-2026

The Information Agency/Baghdad –
Salah Boushi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, denied on Thursday any official move or decision to withdraw the coalition’s leader, Nouri al-Maliki, in favor of current Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.
Boushi told the Information Agency, “Up to this moment, there is no official Read more…