A continuing crisis… The lack of agreement within the coordination framework is delaying the decision on the prime minister’s position.
4-23-2026
The Coordination Framework failed to hold its anticipated meeting on Wednesday to select the new prime minister. This failure follows a series of unproductive meetings held by the framework in recent days. The framework had been on the verge of announcing its candidate for the position at a meeting last Monday, which was postponed to allow more time to reach a consensus Read more…
Iraqi oil holds above $110
4-23-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Iraqi oil prices witnessed a decline in sales rates on Thursday, coinciding with the mixed performance of global energy markets. Basra crude maintained higher price levels compared to some Gulf crudes.
Market data monitored by the Information Agency indicated that “Basra Heavy crude recorded Read more…
An oil expert calls for the creation of a “strategic reserve” in Asia instead of pipelines.
4-23-2026
Information / Baghdad…
Oil expert Hamza al-Jawahiri called on the government Thursday to focus on establishing large oil storage facilities in “guaranteed” consumer countries like China and India, instead of wasting funds on new export pipeline projects.
Al-Jawahiri told the Information Agency that “oil pipeline projects are always hostage to Read more…
Friday’s decisive turning point… Will the coordination framework succeed in forming the government?
4-23-2026
The Coordination Framework finds itself today facing its most difficult political test since its formation, as all eyes turn to the “Decisive Friday,” designated as a turning point to end the political deadlock and pass the stalled constitutional entitlements.
This test is not limited to the ability of Read more…
AFP: Washington is using Iraqi oil revenues to pressure Baghdad
4-23-2026
The Information Agency/Translation:
A report by Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Thursday confirmed that the United States is using Iraqi oil revenues to pressure Baghdad.
The report, translated by the Information Agency, stated that “the Trump administration has blocked a cash shipment of nearly $500 million to Iraq in an attempt to Read more…
The New York Times reveals the health status of Mojtaba Khamenei: He delegated decision-making to the Revolutionary Guard.
2026-04-23
Shafaq News – Washington
The New York Times revealed on Thursday information about the situation of Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, indicating that he has delegated decision-making authority to leaders in the Revolutionary Guard.
The newspaper quoted Iranian officials as saying that “Mojtaba Khamenei has Read more…
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To boost investment and streamline processes, Iraq launches an online platform for registering businesses.
2026-04-23
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, Trade Minister Atheer Dawood Al-Ghurairi announced the launch of an integrated electronic platform belonging to the Companies Registration Department, considering this step a fundamental pillar for automating procedures and accelerating the completion of Read more…
The Iraqi parliament’s legislative session has been extended for an additional month (update).
2026-04-23
Shafaq News – Baghdad
MP Ibtisam Al-Hilali, from the State of Law bloc, revealed on Thursday that there is an agreement between the Speaker of Parliament and the heads of political blocs to extend the current legislative session for an additional month.
Al-Hilali told Shafaq News Agency that “there is an agreement between Read more…
Due to the violation of Iraqi sovereignty, the Iranian Kurdish opposition is demanding international protection after 21 people were killed.
2026-04-23
Shafaq News – Sulaymaniyah
The alliance of Kurdish political forces opposed to the regime in Tehran strongly condemned on Thursday the drone and missile attacks carried out by Iran against its members and fighters inside the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, considering them to be an attempt to cover up what it described as Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-22-2026
4-22-2026 Newshound Guru Clare Article: “Because of the ‘factions,’ Washington is preventing the transfer of $500 million in oil revenues to Baghdad” Quote: “The Wall Street Journal quoted the US State Department as confirming that Washington expects Iraq to take concrete steps to dismantle these groups, stressing that Baghdad’s ‘failure’ to prevent attacks targeting US interests and its allies in the region casts a negative shadow on bilateral relations between the two countries.” Read more…
The coordinating framework postpones its meeting to Friday.
2026-04-22
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The coordinating framework that brings together the ruling Shiite political forces in Iraq announced on Wednesday evening that it has postponed its meeting to decide on a candidate for the premiership until next Friday.
The framework stated in a brief statement received by Shafaq News Agency Read more…
MP denies blocking $500 million from Iraq: No sanctions, no restrictions
2026/04/22
MP Jamal Kojar denied on Wednesday the validity of the news circulating about preventing Iraq from receiving $500 million of its oil revenues, stressing that there are no sanctions or restrictions by the US Federal Reserve on the country.
Kujer told Al-Furat News Agency: “We contacted the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, and he confirmed Read more…
No exceeding the constitutional deadline… Intense political activity to produce a consensus candidate for Prime Minister
4-22-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Political parties within the Coordination Framework are working to finalize the selection of the Prime Minister and announce his name within the 15-day constitutional deadline, which expires next Sunday. The Framework continues its political efforts among various parties to reach a consensus candidate who enjoys broad support and acceptance for the position. This will be achieved either through a vote by the Framework’s leaders or by allowing Read more…
Reconstruction Coalition: The framework will decide the prime ministerial candidate today… Al-Sudani is the most likely candidate
4-22-2026
Information/Baghdad…
MP Nasser al-Awadi, from the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, revealed today, Wednesday, the date on which the Coordination Framework will finalize its prime ministerial candidate, confirming that Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is the frontrunner for the position.
Al-Awadi told the Information Agency that “the forces of the Coordination Read more…
Al-Dulaimi: Shiite-Sunni agreement on choosing Maliki for Prime Minister
4-22-2026
Al-Maalomah/Anbar…
Abdul Sattar Ahmed al-Dulaimi, a leader in the United Anbar Alliance, revealed on Wednesday that there is near-unanimity among Sunni and Shia factions to endorse Nouri al-Maliki, the candidate of the Coordination Framework, Read more…
Zarkouchi: The framework meeting this evening will determine the candidate for Prime Minister.
4-22-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Abdul Samad al-Zarkoushi, a member of the Coordination Framework, confirmed on Wednesday that the framework’s meeting scheduled for this evening will conclude with an agreement on an official statement identifying the candidate for the next prime minister. He ruled out any delay Read more…
An official at the Central Bank of Iraq comments on Washington’s suspension of cash shipments to Baghdad.
2026-04-22
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing an official at the Central Bank of Iraq, that no notification had been issued by Washington to halt any cash shipments to the country.
The Iraqi official said that “a shipment that was expected to arrive in April has Read more…
30 MPs in the Sudanese bloc threaten to withdraw if Al-Awadi is nominated for the premiership.
2026-04-22
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Wednesday that dozens of MPs from the Reconstruction and Development bloc threatened to withdraw if Ihsan Al-Awadi is nominated for the premiership .
The source told Shafaq News Agency that “30 MPs threatened to leave Read more…
Europe is losing 500 million euros daily due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-04-22
Shafaq News – Brussels
The European Union’s energy commissioner, Dan Jorgensen, revealed on Wednesday that additional energy expenditures since the start of the US-Israeli war against Iran have reached 24 billion euros, equivalent to about 500 million euros per day.
Jorgensen said the energy market situation remains bad even in the best-case Read more…
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Two framework blocs surround Shafaq News with the latest developments of the “nighttime decisive meeting”
2026-04-22
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Wednesday, MP Amer Al-Fayez, head of the “Tasmeem” coalition, and MP Saqr Al-Muhammadawi, from the “Sadiqun” bloc, revealed the latest developments regarding the anticipated meeting of the leaders of the coordination framework, which will be held tonight at the home of the head of the Supreme Islamic Council, Humam Hamoudi, to decide on a candidate Read more…
