“Reconstruction and Development” proposes a “secret” vote for the next Iraqi Prime Minister.
2026-04-21
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Qusay Mahbouba, a leader in the “Reconstruction and Development” coalition (led by current Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani), proposed on Tuesday to the Coordination Framework a new mechanism for selecting the next Prime Minister, which is to adopt a “secret vote” for the 186 members Read more…
The coordinating framework fails to decide on a candidate for prime minister and postpones its meeting.
2026-04-20
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Coordination Framework failed again to decide on a candidate for the premiership on Monday evening, due to disagreements among its members over two names nominated for the position. However, Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-20-2026
4-20-2026 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Iraq has been discussing removing zeros from its currency for at least fifteen years. The latest information flooded the news channels last fall 2025… I still truly believe there was a great potential at that time to RV had it not been for the Iranian interference in the 2025 election cycle. This interference is what is taking the election process so long to complete… Read more…
US forces plan to redeploy to Ain al-Asad base in Anbar
4-20-2026
Al-Maalomah/Anbar…
A security source in Anbar province revealed on Monday that the United States intends to redeploy its forces to Ain al-Assad Air Base in western Anbar in the coming period.
The source told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “Security leaks indicate Read more…
Trump rules out extending truce with Iran
2026-04-20
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that he ruled out renewing the truce with Iran.
Trump told Bloomberg: Read more…
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Wisdom surrounds Shafaq News with scenarios for the “crucial” framework meeting… and a new name enters the race
2026-04-20
Shafaq News – Baghdad
MP Riyad Adai, from the “Hikma” bloc, confirmed that the coordination framework meeting scheduled for Monday evening is still on, suggesting that the prime minister candidate will be decided within the next 24 hours, with a new name being put forward among the scenarios being discussed.
Adai told Shafaq News Agency that the remaining Read more…
Support: The prime ministerial candidate may be outside the three names.
4-20-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Hassan Fad’am, from the Coordination Framework, confirmed on Monday that the Framework is determined to decide on its candidate for Prime Minister during its meeting today or next Wednesday.
Fadaam told Al-Maalouma that “the coordination framework will hold its meeting today Read more…
Reconstruction and Development: Tonight’s framework meeting is crucial, and there is no alternative to al-Sudani and al-Maliki.
4-20-2026
The spokesperson for the Reconstruction and Development Bloc, Firas al-Muslawi, revealed on Monday that there are positive indicators for the coordination framework meeting scheduled for this evening. He emphasized the blocs’ commitment to finalizing their candidate for the position of Prime Minister, coinciding with Read more…
MP: There is no draft budget law for 2026… Finance Ministry focuses on controlling spending
4-20-2026
Information/Baghdad…
MP Ahmed Haji Rashid confirmed on Monday that there is no draft budget law for 2026 at present, indicating that the legal procedures for its preparation will begin in the middle of next year.
Rashid told the Information Agency, “The preparation of the 2026 budget is Read more…
Abdul Hadi: Today’s framework meeting is crucial, and there will be no postponement in announcing the final decision.
4-20-2026
Information/Baghdad…
A member of the Coordination Framework, Awda Abdul-Hadi, confirmed on Monday that the meeting of the Coordination Framework forces scheduled for this evening in Baghdad will be decisive, denying any postponement or delay in announcing the final decision.
Abdul-Hadi told Al-Maalouma, “The meeting of the Coordination Framework forces this evening will be final in determining the identity Read more…
Coordination framework: No withdrawals among candidates; final decision to be made this evening.
4-20-2026
Information/Special…
A member of the Coordination Framework, Uday Abdul-Hadi, confirmed on Monday that none of the candidates for the position of Prime Minister have withdrawn, indicating that the list of names remains limited to only four candidates.
Abdul-Hadi told Al-Maalouma, “What is being circulated about withdrawals Read more…
A liquidity crisis is putting pressure on Iraq’s finances; a government advisor proposes two options.
2026-04-20
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The financial advisor to the Iraqi government, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed on Monday that the country’s public finances are facing a liquidity crisis as a result of declining oil revenues due to the repercussions of the Strait of Hormuz crisis, revealing two main options to address Read more…
United States: Iraqi government-linked entities support militias that threaten Americans
2026-04-20
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The US Embassy in Baghdad warned its citizens on Monday of continued security risks in Iraq, despite the reopening of airspace and the resumption of limited commercial flights, urging Americans not to travel to Iraq and to leave immediately if they are already there. It also accused parties linked to the Iraqi government of providing political, financial and operational cover to “Iranian-linked militias.” Read more…
“Within days”… Iraq to resume pumping its oil through the “Kirkuk-Ceyhan” pipeline
2026-04-20
Shafaq News – Kirkuk
On Monday, an official source at the North Oil Company revealed that the work of connecting all secondary pumping stations linked to the (K1) and (AT1) stations in Kirkuk has been completed, in a preliminary step to restart the oil pumping system in the next few days via Read more…
Parliamentary Finance Committee: The 2026 budget is linked to the formation of a new government.
2026-04-20
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Finance Committee in the Iraqi Parliament confirmed on Monday that voting on the 2026 budget law is linked to the formation of the next government, the government program, and the speed with which it is sent Read more…
Following the “cloud theft” controversy, an Iraqi MP calls for discussions on climate warfare with experts.
2026-04-20
Shafaq News – Baghdad
MP Abdullah Al-Khaigani commented on Monday on the controversy sparked by his previous statements regarding “cloud theft,” announcing his intention to discuss what he described as “climate wars” with specialists and experts in this field.
Al-Khaigani told Shafaq News Agency that there would be discussions with climate experts regarding what he called “geological engineering” and “atmospheric modification weapons,” which Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-19-2026
4-19-2026 Intel Guru Reset Intelligence Friday afternoon in Washington, Treasury sanctioned seven Iraqi militia commanders under the fifth consecutive business day of Economic Fury. Four organizations named… Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent closed the statement in one sentence. “We will not allow Iraq’s terrorist militias, backed by Iran, to threaten American lives or interests.” Saturday, Iran’s Quds Force commander Qaani flew into Baghdad to rescue a prime minister nomination that never came…The Iraqi framework postponed again to Monday. Read more…
Deputy: The framework is determined to hold a meeting on Monday, and if it is postponed, it will be the last one.
2026-04-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
MP Ahmed Salem Al-Saadi, from the Al-Hikma bloc, said on Sunday that the coordinating framework is determined to hold the next meeting to decide on the candidate for prime minister, and if it is postponed, “it will be the final postponement.”
Al-Saadi told Shafaq News Agency that “the next 72 hours will be crucial Read more…
The Sudanese coalition responds to the “call”: Proceeding with al-Maliki’s nomination will put us in front of a complex crisis.
2026-04-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Reconstruction and Development Coalition, led by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, responded on Sunday to a statement by the Islamic Dawa Party, which confirmed that its Secretary-General, Nouri al-Maliki, remains the Coordination Framework’s candidate for the premiership.
Coalition leader Khalid Walid told Shafaq News Agency that Read more…
America supports whoever serves its interests… Divisions over the prime minister with the option of a compromise candidate being floated
4-19-2026
The picture remains unclear regarding who will assume the premiership in the next phase due to divisions within the coordinating body and the lack of agreement on a specific candidate. This is attributed to external pressures and interventions, particularly from the United States, which supports figures who Read more…
