The first shipments of Iraqi fuel oil have begun being unloaded at the Banias terminal in preparation for export.

The first shipments of Iraqi fuel oil have begun being unloaded at the Banias terminal in preparation for export.

2026-04-15

The Syrian Petroleum Company announced the start of unloading the first shipments of Iraqi fuel oil at the Banias terminal in preparation for exporting it.

The company confirmed that this process represents an important Read more…

A third candidate looms on the horizon… The Supreme Council reveals the behind-the-scenes details of the framework’s division between Maliki and Sudani.

A third candidate looms on the horizon… The Supreme Council reveals the behind-the-scenes details of the framework’s division between Maliki and Sudani.

2026-04-15

A member of the political bureau of the Supreme Islamic Council, Amin al-Ghazi, revealed on Wednesday (April 15, 2026) the outlines of the division within the coordination framework regarding the selection of the next prime minister.

Al-Ghazi explained in a press statement that “the framework is still divided Read more…

“Important” understandings regarding the premiership postpone the framework meeting to Saturday

“Important” understandings regarding the premiership postpone the framework meeting to Saturday

2026-04-15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The coordinating framework decided on Wednesday evening to postpone its meeting scheduled for tonight until next Saturday after reaching “important” understandings regarding the leadership of the government.

A source close to the framework told Shafaq News Agency that “the leaders Read more…

Axios: Washington and Tehran negotiators close to a deal to end the war

Axios: Washington and Tehran negotiators close to a deal to end the war

2026-04-15

Shafaq News – Washington
The American news website Axios reported on Wednesday that American and Iranian negotiators came close to reaching a framework agreement to end the war during the first round of talks, amid attempts by both sides to bridge the remaining gaps and reach an agreement in the second round Read more…

Reconstruction and Development: The government’s nominee is likely to be decided within two days.

Reconstruction and Development: The government’s nominee is likely to be decided within two days.

4-15-2026

Al-Maalomah/Baghdad…
Ali al-Fatlawi, a leader in the Reconstruction and Development Bloc, indicated on Wednesday that the Coordination Framework is likely to reach a final agreement on the next prime minister during its meetings today or tomorrow. He also confirmed that there are no discussions regarding the reinstatement of the vice-presidential positions.

Al-Fatlawi told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “The leaders of the Coordination Framework have a serious Read more…

Coordination framework: Saturday’s meeting will decide the prime ministerial candidate.

Coordination framework: Saturday’s meeting will decide the prime ministerial candidate.

4-15-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Abdul Samad al-Zarkoushi, a member of the Coordination Framework, confirmed on Wednesday that next Saturday’s meeting will officially decide on the candidate for the next prime minister.

Al-Zarkoushi told Al-Maalouma, “The forces within the Coordination Framework are determined Read more…

Al-Saadawi: The decision regarding the premiership rests on two names…no alternatives have been proposed.

Al-Saadawi: The decision regarding the premiership rests on two names…no alternatives have been proposed.

4-15-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Member of the Reconstruction and Development Committee, Abdul Hadi al-Saadawi, revealed on Wednesday that the competition for the premiership has narrowed down to only two names, ruling out the possibility of any “compromise candidates” at this stage. Read more…

The moment of truth is approaching… Conflicting visions within the framework threaten to derail the government’s plans.

The moment of truth is approaching… Conflicting visions within the framework threaten to derail the government’s plans.

4-15-2026

Information / Report…
The corridors of the Coordination Framework continue to witness intense political activity, accompanied by clear conflicting positions and visions. This has become the “most difficult obstacle” preventing the final announcement of the candidate for the new prime minister.
Despite optimistic statements from some leaders about an imminent Read more…

The IMF predicts Iraq’s economy will contract by 6.8% due to shipping risks and rising inflation.

The IMF predicts Iraq’s economy will contract by 6.8% due to shipping risks and rising inflation.

2026-04-15

Shafaq News/Baghdad
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted on Wednesday that the Iraqi economy will experience a significant contraction during 2026, amid escalating repercussions of the conflict in the Middle East and continued pressure on Read more…

Despite the Hormuz blockade, giant tankers are heading to Basra ports, and Iraqi crude oil is flowing to markets.

Despite the Hormuz blockade, giant tankers are heading to Basra ports, and Iraqi crude oil is flowing to markets.

2026-04-15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Giant oil tankers continue their journeys to Iraqi ports to load crude shipments, despite escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the tightening of the US embargo on ships linked to Iran, in an indication of the continued global demand for Iraqi oil Read more…

CENTCOM announces complete shutdown of Iranian maritime trade

CENTCOM announces complete shutdown of Iranian maritime trade

2026-04-15

Shafaq News – Washington
The US military announced on Wednesday that Iranian ports were completely blockaded and that maritime trade to and from Iran had completely stopped.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Brad Cooper said Read more…

Mahbouba confirms Shafaq News’ report on Al-Badri… and questions the future of Al-Maliki and the framework

Mahbouba confirms Shafaq News’ report on Al-Badri… and questions the future of Al-Maliki and the framework

2026-04-15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Qusay Mahbouba, a leader in the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, confirmed what Shafaq News had published regarding the proposal of Basim al-Badri as a compromise candidate within the coordination framework for the position of the next Prime Minister, questioning the implications Read more…

State of Law responds to “Reconstruction”: Maliki has not and will not withdraw his candidacy for Prime Minister

State of Law responds to “Reconstruction”: Maliki has not and will not withdraw his candidacy for Prime Minister

2026-04-15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The State of Law Coalition confirmed on Wednesday that its leader, Nouri al-Maliki, is committed to his candidacy for prime minister, in response to proposals that suggested presenting Basim al-Badri as a compromise candidate Read more…

A split within the framework into three factions, and Maliki confronts the objectors with a new condition.

A split within the framework into three factions, and Maliki confronts the objectors with a new condition.

2026-04-15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed political source revealed on Wednesday that escalating divisions within the coordination framework are threatening the convening of the anticipated meeting to decide on the name of the prime minister candidate, amid sharp differences among its leaders regarding the figure Read more…

Initial agreement between Washington and Tehran to extend the ceasefire

Initial agreement between Washington and Tehran to extend the ceasefire

2026-04-15 04:59

Shafaq News – Washington
The Associated Press, citing responsible sources, reported on Wednesday that the United States and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to extend the ceasefire, paving the way for discussions on a permanent Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-14-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-14-2026

4-14-2026 Newshound Guru Steve Iraq elected a new president on Saturday which is awesome, awesome news…Iraq does nothing fast. They kick the can down the road. They do nothing out of urgency. I think a lot of that had to do with Iranian influence which has been holding [Iraq] back. But now they have a fire lit under their butt. They are getting things done…A lot could happen in the next 15 days. Read more…

Al-Jubouri rules out deciding on a candidate for prime minister within the current week.

Al-Jubouri rules out deciding on a candidate for prime minister within the current week.

4-14-2026

The former MP, Thaer al – Jubouri, ruled out on Tuesday the possibility of the Coordination Framework finalizing its candidate for prime minister this week. He indicated that meetings and consultations are still ongoing, suggesting that the nomination of the largest bloc’s candidate will likely be decided in Read more…

Among them is accelerating the marketing of sulfur… The Cabinet issues several decisions

Among them is accelerating the marketing of sulfur… The Cabinet issues several decisions

4-14-2026

The Cabinet issued several decisions on Tuesday, including expediting the marketing of sulfur for domestic use or export. The Cabinet’s Media Office stated in a press release received by Al-Maalomah News Agency that “the Cabinet continued to monitor the implementation of fiscal rationalization measures and spending cuts in government ministries and Read more…

The Patriotic Union sets a condition for participating in the regional government.

The Patriotic Union sets a condition for participating in the regional government.

4-14-2026

Information/Special…
Burhan Sheikh Raouf, a member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), confirmed on Tuesday that the caretaker government in the Kurdistan Region, headed by Masrour Barzani, has not been up to par, stressing the need to formulate a government program that is completely different from Read more…

US reinforcements for Harir base: 1,000 soldiers on their way to Erbil

US reinforcements for Harir base: 1,000 soldiers on their way to Erbil

4-14-2026

Information/Baghdad…
A local source in Anbar province reported on Tuesday that US forces intend to reinforce their military presence in northern Iraq by deploying more than 1,000 troops to both Harir Air Base and the US Consulate in Erbil.
The source told Al-Maalomah that “initial contingents of troops have arrived by Read more…