Iran and the US reach an agreement, with expectations of a memorandum of understanding being signed within two months.

Iran and the US reach an agreement, with expectations of a memorandum of understanding being signed within two months.

2026-04-17

Shafaq News – Islamabad
A Pakistani source reported on Friday that Iran and the United States have reached a preliminary agreement and are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding within two months.

Reuters quoted the Pakistani source as saying Read more…

Al-Shar’a confirms the start of Iraqi oil exports via Syria

Al-Shar’a confirms the start of Iraqi oil exports via Syria

2026-04-17

Shafaq News – Antalya
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa confirmed on Friday that Iraq has already begun exporting oil shipments by land through Syrian territory towards the Mediterranean Sea, indicating his country’s ability to play a pivotal role Read more…

The Friday prayer leader of Najaf warns of “foreign threats” and urges Shiites to decide on the prime minister’s position.

The Friday prayer leader of Najaf warns of “foreign threats” and urges Shiites to decide on the prime minister’s position.

2026-04-17

Shafaq News – Najaf
On Friday, the Friday prayer leader of Najaf, Sadr al-Din al-Qubanchi, urged Shiite forces to expedite the nomination of their candidate for the position of Prime Minister and to proceed with Read more…

Iran: We announce the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels.

Iran: We announce the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels.

2026-04-17

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz was fully open after an agreement was reached to cease fire between Lebanon and Israel.

Araqchi said in a post on his account Read more…

Reuters: The United States and Iran may sign an agreement soon.

Reuters: The United States and Iran may sign an agreement soon.

2026-04-17

Reuters, citing a Pakistani source involved in mediation efforts between the United States and Iran, reported that the two countries may reach an agreement soon, as negotiations enter their final stages. According to Reuters, the Pakistani source stated on Friday that there has been progress Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-16-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-16-2026

4-16-2026 Intel Guru Reset Intelligence The 15-Day Fuse…started the constitutional countdown on April 11 when President Nizar Amedi took the oath. Article 76 gives the new president fifteen days to task the largest bloc’s nominee with forming a government. That deadline lands on or around April 26. A Saturday. Read more…

Trump: Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.

Trump: Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.

2026-04-16

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday evening a ten-day ceasefire in Lebanon, starting at 5 pm US time.

Trump said in a post on Truth Social: “I just had excellent talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Read more…

A deputy reveals the map of the division within the Coordination Framework between the Sudanese and Maliki factions.

A deputy reveals the map of the division within the Coordination Framework between the Sudanese and Maliki factions.

4-16-2026

Information / Follow-up…
Member of Parliament Murtada Al-Ibrahimi revealed today, Thursday, the map of alliances and political changes within the coordination framework regarding the file of naming the candidate of the largest bloc, stressing the existence of a division between three fronts that support Al-Maliki and Read more…

Al-Dhari: Sunni forces clarify their position regarding Nouri al-Maliki, the candidate of the Coordination Framework for Prime Minister

Al-Dhari: Sunni forces clarify their position regarding Nouri al-Maliki, the candidate of the Coordination Framework for Prime Minister

4-16-2026

Al-Maalomah/Anbar…
A leader in the Azm Alliance, Mohammed al-Dhari, revealed today, Thursday, that Sunni forces, with the exception of the head of the Taqaddum Alliance, Mohammed al-Halbousi, do not oppose the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki, the Read more…

The framework is facing the zero hour… Will it decide on its candidate for the premiership next Saturday, or will the deadline be extended for the remaining ten days?

The framework is facing the zero hour… Will it decide on its candidate for the premiership next Saturday, or will the deadline be extended for the remaining ten days?

4-16-2026

Information / Report ..
Political and popular circles are turning their attention to the anticipated meeting of the Coordination Framework forces next Saturday, amid urgent questions about whether this meeting will represent the coup de grâce to end the deadlock in the prime ministership file, or whether it will Read more…

Source: Al-Halbousi spent $160 million to prevent the election of Barzani’s candidate for the presidency.

Source: Al-Halbousi spent $160 million to prevent the election of Barzani’s candidate for the presidency.

4-16-2026

Information/Baghdad…
A source in Anbar province revealed on Thursday that Mohammed al-Halbousi, head of the Progress Alliance, spent more than $160 million to prevent the election of Masoud Barzani’s candidate for the presidency.
The source told the Information Agency that “Mohammed al-Halbousi turned Read more…

The framework intensifies its discussions before Saturday’s decision… Al-Badri and Al-Sudani are the most likely candidates for the premiership.

The framework intensifies its discussions before Saturday’s decision… Al-Badri and Al-Sudani are the most likely candidates for the premiership.

2026-04-16

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The leadership of the Coordination Framework, which includes the ruling Shiite political forces in Iraq, is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting on Saturday at the home of Ammar al-Hakim, head of the National State Forces Alliance, to choose a candidate for the position of Prime Minister, especially Read more…

A $55 billion project to bypass the Strait of Hormuz… and Iraq is at the heart of the plan.

A $55 billion project to bypass the Strait of Hormuz… and Iraq is at the heart of the plan.

2026-04-16

Shafaq News – Middle East
Gulf states, including Iraq, are considering building an alternative oil pipeline network to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, at an estimated cost of $55 billion, amid escalating geopolitical risks, according to an analysis published by Read more…

America becomes a “major exporter” of oil for the first time since World War II

America becomes a “major exporter” of oil for the first time since World War II

2026-04-16

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Reuters reported on Thursday that America has become a “major exporter” of oil for the first time since World War I due to events in the Middle East and disruptions to crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

Reuters reported that the United States almost became Read more…

Pakistan confirms US and Iran are ready to hold talks

Pakistan confirms US and Iran are ready to hold talks

2026-04-16

Shafaq News – Islamabad
Pakistani Foreign Minister Tahir Andarabi announced on Thursday that the United States and Iran are ready to hold a round of talks in an attempt to reach an agreement to end the war, but he did not specify Read more…

Exclusive: Maliki and Sudani resort to the 8/12 formula to resolve the prime ministerial candidate crisis

Exclusive: Maliki and Sudani resort to the 8/12 formula to resolve the prime ministerial candidate crisis

2026-04-16

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A source within the coordination framework revealed on Thursday the nature of the initial understandings reached regarding the selection of the next Prime Minister, indicating that the candidate who obtains two-thirds of the votes of the framework’s leaders wins the position, which requires Read more…

In numbers… Iraq is among the most stable Arab countries in terms of inflation rate in 2026

In numbers… Iraq is among the most stable Arab countries in terms of inflation rate in 2026

2026-04-16

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The International Monetary Fund’s 2026 forecast, released on Thursday, revealed a clear divergence in inflation rates among Arab countries, with Iraq maintaining a moderate level of around 3%, placing it among the most relatively stable Read more…

Washington expands blockade on Iranian ships to include weapons and ammunition

Washington expands blockade on Iranian ships to include weapons and ammunition

2026-04-16

Shafaq News – Washington
Reuters reported on Thursday that the US military has expanded its embargo on Iranian shipments to include smuggled materials such as weapons and ammunition.

The agency stated that “the US Navy is now subjecting ships suspected of Read more…

SOMO Company: Loading of Iraqi oil at the Banias port onto tankers for export to European markets has begun.

SOMO Company: Loading of Iraqi oil at the Banias port onto tankers for export to European markets has begun.

2026-04-16

The State Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) announced on Thursday that it has begun loading Iraqi oil at the port of Banias onto tankers for export to European markets, stressing that it is working to find other outlets to maximize Iraqi exports. The company’s general manager, Ali Nizar, stated that “today the first tanker of Iraqi black oil, which was unloaded at Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-15-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-15-2026

4-15-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff What should you look for and observe when you go to schedule an exchange to give you the most bang for your buck? A dinar broker may charge a higher commission fee than a bank. I’m not bashing anyone or any brokers…Would I personally go to a broker to exchange? I wouldn’t. I prefer to go to a bank…I bank with one of the largest banks out there…Most large banks have private banks…My bank’s private bank has a minimum to enter in requirement of $10 million…The bank won’t make any money off of me from the angle of the exchange. They have to give me face value for it…They need to give me CBI value for it…They’re going to make a ton more money off of investing my money for me… Read more…