Baghdad responds to Washington’s security warnings: These are isolated incidents, and we are not a party to the conflict.
2026-04-03
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded on Thursday evening to the US Embassy’s security warnings, stating that the violations taking place are individual attempts, and that Iraq is not a party to the conflict.
The ministry said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that Read more…
Trump: Opening the Strait of Hormuz will take a little time and will be “an oil well for the world”.
2026-04-03 05:30
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that opening the Strait of Hormuz will take a little more time.
Trump said in a post on his platform “Truth Social” that “with a little more time, we could easily open the Strait of Hormuz, extract the oil, and Read more…
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Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-2-2026
4-2-2026 Newshound Guru Steve A lot of naysayers…when it comes to the dinar is say, their money supply is too high. I don’t look at just the money supply. I look at how Iraq has been managing the money supply over these years. That is key. They are having these currency auctions every single week for the last 20 years to pull in as many physical dinar notes as possible. Why have they been going through the trouble of doing that when they could have just redenominated their currency years ago if that was truly the plan? They haven’t. I believe there’s a very important reason for that. Read more…
Trump: Iran’s largest bridge is collapsing, and it’s time to make a deal.
2026-04-02 09:43
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump asserted on Thursday that Iran’s largest bridge is collapsing, emphasizing that it is time for Tehran to reach an agreement with Washington.
Trump said in a post on his Truth Social account, “Iran’s biggest bridge is collapsing and will never be used again – and more are coming! It’s time for Iran Read more…
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Ports Authority launches first tugboat {Al faw 1} dedicated to Al Faw Port
2026/04/02
The General Company for Iraqi Ports announced Wednesday, the launch of the first marine tug for the Grand Faw Port, confirming its readiness to enter service as soon as the port is operational, coinciding with the successful completion of its floatation as a crucial technical stage, in preparation for completing Read more…
Victory: Deciding the presidency paves the way for naming the prime minister
2026/04/02
The Victory Coalition affirmed that resolving the issue of the presidency would expedite the appointment of the prime minister, given the continued political deadlock and divisions among the forces.
Coalition spokesman Salam al-Zubaidi said during his appearance Read more…
Economic expert: Iraqi oil sales will not be affected by the war in the region.
4-2-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Economic researcher Diaa Abdul Karim explained on Thursday that Iraqi oil sales will not be significantly affected by the ongoing war in the region.
Abdul Karim told Al-Maalouma, “Iraq continues to sell oil through futures contracts Read more…
Abdullah: A political move to resolve the issue of the presidencies in order to spare Iraq a potential economic collapse.
4-2-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Naseem Abdullah, a member of the Coordination Framework, revealed today, Thursday, that there is a serious trend among political forces to resolve the remaining constitutional entitlements represented by the selection of the Prime Minister and Read more…
Economist: Iraq urgently needs to form a government and approve the 2026 budget to secure salaries.
4-2-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Economic expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi emphasized on Thursday the need for Iraq to form a new government with full powers to address the country’s economic situation, noting the necessity of preparing the 2026 budget Read more…
Warnings of a “salary shock” in May… A 5 trillion deficit puts pressure on government formation and budget approval.
2026-04-02 06:14
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, economist Nabil Al-Marsoumi warned of a potential shortfall of up to five trillion dinars in securing employee salaries for the month of May due to the sharp decline in oil sales Read more…
As confirmed by Shafaq News, Iraqi oil announces the start of overland exports via Syria.
2026-04-02
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Oil confirmed on Wednesday evening that it has begun exporting crude oil by tanker to the Syrian side in preparation for delivering it to export outlets in support of the country’s economy, after Read more…
The US embassy warns of possible attacks in central Baghdad within 48 hours.
2026-04-02
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The US embassy in Baghdad warned on Thursday of the possibility of attacks by “Iranian-backed militias” in the center of the capital within 24 to 48 hours, urging US citizens to leave Iraq “immediately”.
The embassy said in a security alert posted on its official Read more…
Amid US absence, 36 countries meet to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
2026-04-02
Shafaq News – London
Some 36 countries are meeting on Thursday in an effort to exert diplomatic and political pressure aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital shipping lanes, which has been disrupted Read more…
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After an 11-year closure, Iraq and Syria officially reopen the Al-Walid border crossing.
2026-04-02 04:57
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The head of the Border Ports Authority, Lieutenant General Omar Adnan Al-Waeli, inaugurated the Al-Walid border crossing between Iraq and Syria on Thursday, after it had been closed for more than 11 years.
The reopening ceremony of the crossing took place in the presence of the head of Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-1-2026
4-1-2026 Newshound Guru Militia Man Oil’s at $115 a barrel for Brent crude today. Yesterday same thing. It’s getting profitable. Their budget is at $70. That’s a lot of money. Padding reserves…The evidence shows the practical work is not slowing down…What they’ve shown is what counts for our future and I think we’re all part of that. Read more…
Maliki rejects al-Badri’s nomination for prime minister, and Shiite political figures seek alternatives.
2026-04-01
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed political source revealed on Tuesday that what he called “the Shiite House actors” had put forward the head of the Accountability and Justice Commission as a compromise candidate for the upcoming government leadership, but the leader of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, rejected the proposal Read more…
Economic expert: Exporting oil via tankers is the best solution under the current circumstances.
4-1-2026
Information / Baghdad…
Economic expert Dirgham Muhammad Ali affirmed on Wednesday that exporting crude oil via tankers has become the optimal solution and the most effective maneuver to overcome export obstacles in the current circumstances, stressing the necessity of diversifying export outlets and establishing strategic storage facilities. Read more…
The National Union renews its support for Maliki to head the next government.
4-1-2026
Information / Baghdad..
Burhan Sheikh Raouf, a leader in the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, confirmed on Wednesday his party’s full support for Nouri al-Maliki, the candidate of the Coordination Framework for Prime Minister. He pointed out that the PUK’s relationship with the Framework forces extends for many years, expressing Read more…
Trump: I am seriously considering withdrawing America from NATO
2026-04-01 02:10
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he is “seriously” considering withdrawing the United States from NATO after the alliance refused to participate in a war against Iran, describing NATO as a “paper tiger”.
In an interview with the British newspaper The Telegraph, Trump added that Read more…
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Navigation data: 71% of ships in the Strait of Hormuz are linked to Iran
2026-04-01 05:02
Shafaq News – Tehran
CBS News, citing shipping data, reported on Wednesday that 71% of the ships that passed through the Strait of Hormuz are linked to Iran or are part of its “shadow fleet” associated with its oil.
The data stated that “Iranian shadow fleet vessels accounted for about 88% of total Read more…
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