Discussion on Iraq in Washington: Issues of sovereignty, politics, and economics

Discussion on Iraq in Washington: Issues of sovereignty, politics, and economics

2026-04-13

Shafaq News – Special Translation
Iraq has once again found itself caught in the middle of a conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has exposed the political and economic weaknesses in Iraq that have existed since the 2003 invasion, especially after Read more…

Financial shock in Iraq: March revenues not enough to pay salaries

Financial shock in Iraq: March revenues not enough to pay salaries

2026-04-13

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Financial expert Mahmoud Dagher warned on Monday of the repercussions of declining oil revenues in Iraq, considering that the Iraqi economy has become closer to a “salary economy,” which puts public finances under increasing pressure that may push the government to Read more…

“Reconstruction” anticipates the framework meeting: Al-Sudani to be Prime Minister for a second term within 48 hours

“Reconstruction” anticipates the framework meeting: Al-Sudani to be Prime Minister for a second term within 48 hours

2026-04-13

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Reconstruction and Development Coalition confirmed on Monday that its leader, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, could be tasked with forming the new Iraqi government within the next 48 hours.

Coalition leader Khalid Walid told Shafaq News Agency that “the Reconstruction and Development Coalition is strongly Read more…

Maliki sets conditions to obstruct Sudani’s second term… and the Popular Mobilization Forces enter the fray.

Maliki sets conditions to obstruct Sudani’s second term… and the Popular Mobilization Forces enter the fray.

2026-04-13

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Monday that Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, informed the leaders of the Coordination Framework of his readiness to withdraw his candidacy for the position of Prime Minister, in exchange for not nominating and renewing the term of the current Prime Minister, Read more…

US military: Any ship entering or leaving the blockaded area will be intercepted.

US military: Any ship entering or leaving the blockaded area will be intercepted.

2026-04-13

Shafaq News – Washington
The US military confirmed on Monday that it would intercept any vessel entering or leaving the blockaded area.

The US military said in a memo to mariners: Neutral vessels may be Read more…

The return of the vice presidents: A compromise proposal to appease Maliki and Halbousi

The return of the vice presidents: A compromise proposal to appease Maliki and Halbousi

2026-04-13

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Various political sources revealed on Monday a governmental and political movement to reactivate the position of the two vice presidents of the republic, with a proposal to assign the two positions to Nouri al-Maliki and Mohammed al-Halbousi as part of settlements aimed at Read more…

Electricity breakthrough in Kirkuk: “Al-Dibs transformer” restores power to vital facilities

Electricity breakthrough in Kirkuk: “Al-Dibs transformer” restores power to vital facilities

2026-04-13

Shafaq News – Kirkuk
A technical source in Kirkuk reported on Sunday that a new electrical transformer had arrived at the Dibis station northwest of the province to replace a secondary transformer that burned out two days ago, causing power outages in a number of vital Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-12-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-12-2026

4-12-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 There’s the possibility the “Global Currency Reset” might be what the “reset” Trump is taking about. But let’s clean it up. “Partial Global Currency Reset”. And let’s further clean it up…Iraqi dinar, Vietnamese dong, Indonesia rupee, Venezuela…It’s not all the currencies in the world that are resetting. Read more…

Back to square one: 9 candidates for prime minister before the coordination framework

Back to square one: 9 candidates for prime minister before the coordination framework

2026-04-12

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The head of the Design Alliance, Amer Al-Fayez, revealed on Sunday that the coordinating framework intends to discuss the names of 9 candidates for the premiership at its meeting tomorrow.

Al-Fayez told Shafaq News Agency that “among the nominated names are Read more…

Trump announces the start of a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and a ban on paying fees to Iran.

Trump announces the start of a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and a ban on paying fees to Iran.

2026-04-12

Shafaq News – Washington
On Sunday, US President Donald Trump announced the start of a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the prevention of the payment of fees to Iran, while confirming that the US military would eliminate what remains Read more…

A politician stated that the path is now clear for deciding on the selection of the prime minister and forming the government.

A politician stated that the path is now clear for deciding on the selection of the prime minister and forming the government.

4-12-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Political analyst Qasim al-Tamimi believes the path is now clear for selecting the next prime minister and forming the new government.
Al-Tamimi told Al-Maalouma, “Things are no longer as complicated as before, which requires the coordinating body to intensify its meetings to reach a consensus Read more…

Al-Atabi: The framework will decide on its candidate before the end of the constitutional deadline.

Al-Atabi: The framework will decide on its candidate before the end of the constitutional deadline.

4-12-2026

Information / Baghdad
MP Noor Al-Atabi, from the Badr parliamentary bloc, confirmed on Sunday that the constitutional deadline of 15 days will be sufficient to resolve the issue of choosing the prime minister by the coordination framework, noting that the political forces within the coordination framework are ready Read more…

A leader within the framework announces the success of “Al-Amiri’s negotiations” with the factions to halt their attacks.

A leader within the framework announces the success of “Al-Amiri’s negotiations” with the factions to halt their attacks.

2026-04-12

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, the head of the Design Alliance, Amer Al-Fayez, confirmed the success of the committee tasked by the Coordination Framework with negotiating with armed factions to stop their operations against American interests.

Al-Fayez, one of the leaders of the Coordination Framework, told Shafaq News Read more…

Six million barrels of Iraqi and Saudi oil have passed through the Strait of Hormuz.

Six million barrels of Iraqi and Saudi oil have passed through the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-04-12

Shafaq News – Follow-up
TankerTrackers, a website specializing in tracking tankers, revealed on Sunday that tankers carrying two million barrels of Iraqi oil and another four million barrels of Saudi oil had crossed the Strait of Hormuz towards global markets.

Bloomberg observed three giant oil tankers Read more…

A split within the coordination framework paves the way for al-Maliki’s exclusion… The decisive meeting is tomorrow.

A split within the coordination framework paves the way for al-Maliki’s exclusion… The decisive meeting is tomorrow.

2026-04-12

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The coordinating framework, which includes the ruling Shiite political forces in Iraq, is moving towards deciding on a prime ministerial candidate during a meeting expected on Monday, amid internal division and rising indications that Nouri al-Maliki’s chances are declining in favor of alternative names.

An informed source told Shafaq News Agency Read more…

Tehran responds to Trump by imposing tariffs on the Strait of Hormuz in Iranian rials.

Tehran responds to Trump by imposing tariffs on the Strait of Hormuz in Iranian rials.

2026-04-12

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran has escalated its stance on the Strait of Hormuz, announcing on Sunday that it will continue to impose transit fees payable in Iranian rials, in response to previous threats by US President Donald Trump to reject any restrictions on navigation in the international waterway.

Iranian Deputy Parliament Speaker Read more…

Amidi officially assumes the presidency of Iraq and emphasizes “peaceful transfer”

Amidi officially assumes the presidency of Iraq and emphasizes “peaceful transfer”

2026-04-12

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The new President of the Republic, Nizar Amidi, officially assumed his duties as President of the Republic of Iraq on Sunday, during a presidential ceremony held at the Baghdad Palace.

The ceremony began with the playing of the national anthem, followed by Read more…

After a long hiatus, the Green Bird takes to the skies again to bring Iraqis home.

After a long hiatus, the Green Bird takes to the skies again to bring Iraqis home.

2026-04-12

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, Iraqi Airways carried out passenger flights from Baghdad to Delhi as a first step before its flights to Cairo, Amman and Guangzhou.

The media office of the Ministry of Transport stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that “Iraqi Airways carried out its international flights Read more…

The Wall Street Journal: Iran will allow ten ships per day to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Wall Street Journal: Iran will allow ten ships per day to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-04-12

Iran intends to limit the passage of more than ten ships through the Strait of Hormuz, with transit fees potentially reaching $2 million for supertankers, according to The Wall Street Journal. The newspaper reported that “as part of the ceasefire agreement Read more…

Barzani’s party withdraws from the federal government and parliament.

Barzani’s party withdraws from the federal government and parliament.

2026-04-12

The Kurdistan Democratic Party announced its withdrawal from the Iraqi government and parliament in protest against the election of Nizar Amidi as president of the republic.

In a statement, he said: “We have decided to withdraw our representatives and Read more…