The Ministry of Transport announces the imminent opening of the submerged tunnel.

The Ministry of Transport announces the imminent opening of the submerged tunnel.

2026/04/07

The Ministry of Transport announced the imminent launch of the submerged tunnel within the Grand Faw Port project.
In a press statement, the director of the ministry’s media office, Maitham Al-Safi, said that the tunnel works have reached their final stages, as it is currently Read more…

The coordination framework reveals a “nighttime” meeting that ended with “condemnations”.

The coordination framework reveals a “nighttime” meeting that ended with “condemnations”.

2026-04-07

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Coordination Framework announced today, Tuesday, that it held its meeting No. (270) on Monday evening, April 6, 2026, at Haider al-Abadi’s office, to discuss Read more…

War: Possible targeting of Iranian infrastructure… and the regime faces a choice between submission or collapse.

War: Possible targeting of Iranian infrastructure… and the regime faces a choice between submission or collapse.

2026-04-07

Shafaq News – Washington/ Mustafa Hashim
Tom Harb, director of the American Middle East Coalition for Democracy and a prominent member of the Republican Party, revealed on Tuesday the outlines of the expected American strategy towards Tehran, stressing that the Iranian regime is now facing an inevitable confrontation with President Donald Trump’s 15 conditions, warning that failure to respond Read more…

Data: Iraq did not buy gold in 2026

Data: Iraq did not buy gold in 2026

2026-04-07

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The latest official global gold reserves data for April 2026 shows that Iraq has not recorded any gold purchases since the beginning of 2026, while maintaining its position in the global ranking.

Iraq ranked 28th globally and third in the Arab world during Read more…

Shafaq News investigates: The stumbling of the tenth Iraqi government exposes a “structural crisis” that has persisted for years.

Shafaq News investigates: The stumbling of the tenth Iraqi government exposes a “structural crisis” that has persisted for years.

2026-04-07

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq has been in a state of “blatant constitutional violation” for 69 days since the election of the President of the Republic, and then the appointment of the tenth Iraqi Prime Minister since 2003, amid political and popular aspirations awaiting the parliament session on April 11 (in 4 days), which is supposed to Read more…

An oil pipeline exploded north of Kirkuk due to pumping pressure.

An oil pipeline exploded north of Kirkuk due to pumping pressure.

2026-04-07

Shafaq News – Kirkuk
A security source reported on Tuesday that an explosion occurred in an oil pipeline in the southern Bai Hassan area, north of Kirkuk province, due to excessive pressure during pumping operations, raising concerns about the recurrence of such incidents in oil infrastructure.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that the explosion caused Read more…

Parliamentarian: The session to elect the President of the Republic will proceed as scheduled, and absence will cost one million dinars.

Parliamentarian: The session to elect the President of the Republic will proceed as scheduled, and absence will cost one million dinars.

2026-04-07

Shafaq News – Baghdad
MP Nour Al-Bajari, from the “Al-Hasam” parliamentary bloc, confirmed on Tuesday that the Speaker of Parliament informed members of Parliament during Monday’s session that next Saturday’s session, dedicated to electing the President of the Republic, will proceed as scheduled and will be held on time. Read more…

2025 statistics: Iraq ranks second in the Arab world in terms of reliance on “cash”

2025 statistics: Iraq ranks second in the Arab world in terms of reliance on “cash”

2026-04-07

Shafaq News – Bern
Iraq continues to rely heavily on “cash payments” in daily transactions for the year 2025, ranking highly among Arab countries according to forex.se.

Iraq’s reliance on cash, at a rate of up to Read more…

Barzani: Targeting civilians in Kurdistan is a “crime” and “blind hatred”

Barzani: Targeting civilians in Kurdistan is a “crime” and “blind hatred”

2026-04-07

Shafaq News – Erbil
Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani said on Tuesday that the Kurdistan region was subjected to an “unjustified” attack last night by an Iranian drone, which resulted in the death of civilians from the village of Zarkazwi in Erbil province.

Barzani added in a statement, Read more…

Al-Ubaidi denies that Al-Sadr approved Al-Maliki’s nomination for the new government.

Al-Ubaidi denies that Al-Sadr approved Al-Maliki’s nomination for the new government.

2026-04-07

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Salah al-Obeidi, the special representative of the leader of the Shiite National Movement (formerly the Sadr Movement), Muqtada al-Sadr, denied on Tuesday what has been circulating on social media about the latter’s approval of the nomination of the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, Read more…

Hours later… Shafaq News outlines scenarios following Trump’s deadline for Iran

Hours later… Shafaq News outlines scenarios following Trump’s deadline for Iran

2026-04-07

Shafaq News – Baghdad/Tehran
Hours separate us from the deadline set by US President Donald Trump for reaching an agreement with Iran that would lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, amid an accelerating US-Israeli military escalation, Read more…

A US congresswoman calls for the activation of Article 25 of the US Constitution against Trump, saying he is “crazy and unbalanced and must be impeached.”

A US congresswoman calls for the activation of Article 25 of the US Constitution against Trump, saying he is “crazy and unbalanced and must be impeached.”

2026-04-07

US Representative Ilhan Omar called for the immediate removal of President Donald Trump, describing him as a “crazy, unbalanced man,” following his threats to destroy Iranian infrastructure and return Iran to the “Stone Age.” Omar wrote in a post on the X platform: “This is unacceptable. The 25th Read more…

Hebat Al-Halbousi: The session to elect the President of the Republic will be held on schedule next Saturday.

Hebat Al-Halbousi: The session to elect the President of the Republic will be held on schedule next Saturday.

2026-04-07

The Speaker of Parliament, Hebat al-Halbousi, confirmed that the session to elect the President of the Republic will be held on schedule next Saturday.

The media department of the House of Representatives stated in a statement: “The House of Representatives Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-6-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-6-2026

4-6-2026 Newshound Guru Steve Iraq went from producing 3.3 million barrels of oil…to about 900,000 barrels of oil per day. That’s about a 70% decrease in oil. That’s a very very large problem if 80% of your countries revenue is through oil…They don’t even have the capability to borrow money to make up the difference because…they don’t have a parliament in place. They constitutionally can’t borrow money without a functioning government …Even though this sounds like Iraq is screwed I think this is actually going to play right into their hands in a positive way because they’re being forced to find alternative methods to export their oil…land routes. Read more…

The reason for blocking Telegram in Iraq has been revealed.

The reason for blocking Telegram in Iraq has been revealed.

2026-04-06

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A government source revealed on Monday the reasons for imposing the ban on the “Telegram” platform, stressing that the most important of these reasons is to stop Read more…

After the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, will Iraq capitalize on rising oil prices to revive its budget?

After the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, will Iraq capitalize on rising oil prices to revive its budget?

4-6-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Economic researcher Diaa Abdul Karim affirmed that Iraq has a significant opportunity to bolster state revenues and support the general budget in the coming period, given the current fluctuations in oil markets.
Abdul Karim told the Information Agency that “Iraq’s exemption and Read more…

Al-Youssef: Only 50 MPs have the freedom to make decisions within Parliament.

Al-Youssef: Only 50 MPs have the freedom to make decisions within Parliament.

4-6-2026

Information / Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Mukhtar al-Youssef revealed on Monday the dominance of political bloc leaders over majority decisions within Parliament, asserting that the number of MPs who possess the freedom to express themselves and vote independently does not exceed fifty.
Al-Youssef told Al-Maalouma, “The actual number of MPs capable of expressing their opinions free from the dictates of bloc leaders is very Read more…

Security, integrity, and finance first: Parliament prepares to vote on the most important committees.

Security, integrity, and finance first: Parliament prepares to vote on the most important committees.

4-6-2026

The Information Agency / Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Ahmed al-Shammari confirmed on Monday that Parliament intends to finalize the formation of the sovereign parliamentary committees during its sessions today and next Wednesday, paving the way for Read more…

Al-Saadi denies postponing the presidential election session and affirms proceeding with the constitutional entitlement.

Al-Saadi denies postponing the presidential election session and affirms proceeding with the constitutional entitlement.

4-6-2026

Information / Special..
MP Jawad Al-Saadi denied on Monday the postponement of next Saturday’s session dedicated to electing the President of the Republic.

Al-Saadi told Al-Maalouma that “the House of Representatives session scheduled for next Saturday to elect the President of the Republic will proceed Read more…

15 ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz “with Iranian permission” within 24 hours

15 ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz “with Iranian permission” within 24 hours

2026-04-06

Shafaq News – Tehran
The Iranian website Tabnak reported on Monday that only 15 ships had crossed the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, amid strict restrictions on maritime traffic.

The website, citing maritime sources, stated that the ships Read more…