An economist warns of the decline of the Iraqi dinar due to currency printing policies.
4-19-2026
Information / Baghdad…
Economic expert Nabil Al-Ali called on the Central Bank of Iraq on Sunday to develop an urgent plan to contain the repercussions of monetary inflation, warning of a significant decline in the Iraqi dinar’s exchange rate as a result of current monetary policies.
Al-Ali told the Information Agency that “the government is currently relying on Read more…
MP: Monday’s meeting will be decisive in resolving the political crisis and forming the government
4-19-2026
Al-Maalomah/Baghdad…
MP Mukhtar al-Youssef, from the Badr parliamentary bloc, revealed on Sunday the real reasons behind the postponement of the coordination framework meeting dedicated to deciding on a prime ministerial candidate. He confirmed that the postponement came in response to a direct Read more…
Currency printing in Iraq: Between financial need and economic risks to the dinar
4-19-2026
Information/Report…
Concerns are mounting in Iraqi economic circles about the possibility of the government resorting to printing money without real backing in gold or dollar reserves. Experts describe this as an “unsound option” due to its direct negative impact on the value of the national currency and Read more…
Al-Saadi: The connection to the US Federal Reserve reflects a flaw in financial management.
4-19-2026
Information/Special..
Economic expert Rashid Al-Saadi confirmed today, Sunday, that the connection with the US Federal Reserve reflects a flaw in the management of money and requires reform, not a break.
Al-Saadi told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “Iraq’s continued involvement Read more…
Bloomberg: Commercial shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has completely stopped.
2026-04-19
Shafaq News – Middle East
Bloomberg reported on Sunday that tracking data showed commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had completely stopped.
The agency stated that the halt came after the slight increase witnessed on Read more…
With a “limited” agenda, the framework sets Monday as the date for deciding on the candidate for Prime Minister.
2026-04-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, the General Secretariat of the Coordination Framework called on the framework’s forces to hold a meeting on Monday at the office of the leader of the Wisdom Movement, Ammar al-Hakim, stressing that the agenda is limited to Read more…
As confirmed by Shafaq News, a source close to Maliki accuses Sudani of obstructing the framework meeting.
2026-04-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday evening, a deputy close to Nouri al-Maliki, leader of the State of Law Coalition, accused caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani of obstructing the coordination framework meeting, confirming what Shafaq News Agency had published regarding Read more…
Maliki’s chief of staff criticizes “procrastination” within the framework: Decide on the prime minister’s position by majority vote.
2026-04-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Hisham al-Rikabi, the media office director for Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, on Sunday, launched a scathing attack on what he described as the continued “procrastination” within the coordination framework regarding the failure to resolve the position of Prime Minister, denying the circulating news about replacing al-Maliki Read more…
International proposal for a new oil pipeline from Basra to Ceyhan, Turkey
2026-04-19
Shafaq News – Washington
The International Energy Agency’s executive director, Fatih Birol, proposed on Sunday the construction of a new oil pipeline linking the Basra oil fields in Iraq to the Turkish “Ceyhan” terminal on the Mediterranean Sea, with the aim of reducing dependence on the Strait Read more…
The Dawa Party: Maliki is still a candidate for prime minister and no alternative has been presented.
2026-04-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Dawa Party confirmed on Sunday that its leader, Nouri al-Maliki, remains the sole candidate for prime minister, while denying that any alternative to him had been put forward.
The party said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, “ The Read more…
Through the “Export Support Fund”… Iraqi trade announces a plan to develop non-oil exports
2026-04-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Minister of Trade Dr. Atheer Dawood Al-Ghurairi affirmed that the ministry is proceeding with the implementation of its programs aimed at developing non-oil exports and expanding the base of local production by activating Read more…
Trump: We hope Iran will accept our offer or we will destroy all power plants and bridges (Update)
2026-04-19
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that an agreement with Iran will happen one way or another.
Trump said in brief remarks to ABC News: “The agreement with Iran will happen one way or another, in a friendly way or a hard way.”
He added: Read more…
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The President told the Iranian Ambassador: The importance of continuing dialogue and sparing the region the dangers of war.
2026-04-19
President Nizar Amidi affirmed to the Iranian Ambassador to Iraq, Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadeq, on Sunday the importance of continuing dialogue and sparing the region the dangers of wars. The Presidential Media Office stated in a statement that “President Nizar Amidi received at Baghdad Palace the Iranian Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-18-2026
4-18-2026 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: “Minerals and “white gold” put Najaf on the investment map in Iraq” This…article…solidifies to us once again the importance of Iraq and its wealth…get out of their ‘rentier’ economy of sole 95% of oil revenues. Is this part of what we all have been waiting for? Yes… A dinar rate of 1320? I don’t think so…silica mining (white gold) and other projects like it in part is what is going to get the reinstatement at a higher rate once it goes back on FOREX. We don’t go the bank until its back on FOREX. Of course, we all know that the reinstatement is being intentionally held back. Iraq could easily sustain a rate of about $3.22 right now as it was prior to the 1991 war… Read more…
Parliamentary Finance Committee: The government will determine the amounts for the emergency support law to send to Parliament.
4-18-2026
Information/Special…
Member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Basim al-Gharabi, explained on Saturday that the Ministry of Finance is currently working on determining the amounts allocated for the Emergency Support Law in preparation for sending it to the Central Bank and then presenting it for a vote Read more…
After an absence of nearly a year, Qaani returns to the Iraqi file with a visit to Baghdad.
2026-04-18
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source reported on Saturday that the commander of the Quds Force in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Ismail Qaani, arrived in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, in the past few hours on an unannounced visit.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that “Qaani held a series of meetings with Read more…
At the request of the Sudanese government, the “decisive” meeting of the coordination framework has been postponed, and a Sunni leader has entered the fray (update).
2026-04-18
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A political source revealed on Saturday that the coordination framework meeting was postponed at the request of caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, while indicating that a Sunni leader is on the negotiating line to decide on the prime minister candidate.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the coordination framework meeting Read more…
Trump: Iran cannot blackmail us and we will wait until the end of the day (Update)
2026-04-18
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday that talks with Iran are ongoing, indicating that some information regarding the Strait of Hormuz would be obtained by the end of the day.
Trump said in a speech followed by Shafaq News Agency: “We are talking with Read more…
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Leaks suggest the coordination framework meeting has been postponed to Monday.
4-18-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Jassim Mohammed Jaafar, a leader in the State of Law Coalition, revealed on Saturday that there are leaks indicating that Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, the candidate of the Euphrates Bloc, has requested postponing the coordination framework meeting scheduled for today, Saturday, until next Monday. He also confirmed the continued Read more…
Source: Washington plans to reposition its forces in Iraq
4-18-2026
Al-Maalomah/Anbar…
A responsible source in Anbar province revealed on Saturday that the US intends to redeploy its forces in Iraq following the recent aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The source told Al-Maalomah, “Security leaders in Anbar indicated the existence of a plan to redeploy US forces at Ain al-Assad Air Base Read more…
