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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Trump: Iran requested a ceasefire and we will continue attacks until the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.
2026-04-01 05:52
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that the Iranian regime had asked the United States to cease fire.
Trump said in a post on the “Tharwat Social” platform that “the new president of the Iranian regime, who is far less extreme and much smarter than his predecessors, has just asked the United States of America for a ceasefire.”
He added: Read more…
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Syria announces the arrival of the first Iraqi oil convoy via al-Tanf towards Banias
2026-04-01 05:27
Shafaq News – Damascus
The Syrian Petroleum Company announced on Wednesday the arrival of the first convoy of Iraqi fuel oil (fuel) via the Tanf crossing towards the Banias oil terminal, in a move that it said represents the beginning of a new phase of transit operations.
Safwan Sheikh Ahmed, the company’s Director of Corporate Communications, told Read more…
The Iranian consul in Najaf reveals to Shafaq News the content of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s message to Iraq
2026-04-01 06:01
Shafaq News – Najaf
The Iranian Consul General in Najaf, Saeed Seyedin, confirmed on Wednesday that Iraq occupies a special place in Iran’s foreign strategy, noting that the messages exchanged between Tehran and Iraqi leaders reflect the continuation of a policy based on supporting a “strong and independent Iraq.”
Sayedin told Shafaq News Agency in an exclusive statement that the Iranian leadership’s view of Iraq Read more…
An economy on the brink of collapse: The role of the parallel market in draining Iraqi dollars
4-1-2026
Researcher Shatha Khalil
The Iraqi economy is currently experiencing increasing pressure on its monetary stability due to a combination of internal and external factors, most notably the repercussions of US sanctions on Iran. Official restrictions on dollar transactions with Tehran have led to the emergence of unofficial channels for obtaining hard currency Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-31-2026
3-31-2026 Newshound Guru Militia Man Iraq is going cash less. They’re not telling us that they’re not going to have any cash. They’re just going cash less in the country…Everybody pretty much swipes the card in the United States. [But] we like to get some cash for paying gardeners, doing all the little different things that might be odd jobs and stuff, lemonade stands, all that kind of stuff. So you have some cash. Read more…
Powerful forces are searching for alternatives to Maliki, and the Sudanese alliance is proposing two options for the premiership.
2026-03-31
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed political source reported on Monday that some of the active forces within the Coordination Framework are looking for a candidate to replace Nouri al-Maliki for the position of the next government. While the Framework confirmed its rejection of renewing the mandate of the outgoing Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, the Reconstruction and Development Alliance put forward two options, with no third, for the leadership Read more…
MP: The session to elect the president is not yet decided, and postponement is possible.
3-31-2026
Information / Baghdad…
Former MP, Arif Al-Hamami, confirmed on Tuesday that the session scheduled for April 11 to elect the President of the Republic has not yet been decided, noting that setting the date came as a result of initial understandings that have not reached the stage of final confirmation. Read more…
In a mysterious mission, Al-Halbousi disappears from sight and leaves the country.
3-31-2026
Al-Maalomah/Anbar –
A source in Anbar province revealed on Tuesday that Mohammed al-Halbousi, head of the Progress Alliance, has disappeared from public view amid reports suggesting he has traveled abroad on a mission whose details remain unclear.
The source told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “al-Halbousi left Anbar for Jordan to meet with senior Jordanian officials, in the presence of American officials and Read more…
In numbers… Iraq’s Integrity Commission reveals its annual achievements: Recovering and protecting nearly one trillion dinars
2026-03-31 03:08
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Federal Integrity Commission announced on Tuesday a “heavy” tally of its oversight and investigative operations during the year, confirming the prevention of waste and the preservation of public funds worth nearly “one trillion Iraqi dinars,” with the issuance of arrest and summons orders that included Read more…
China confirms that 3 ships successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz
2026-03-31 02:51
Shafaq News – Beijing
The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that three Chinese ships recently crossed the Strait of Hormuz successfully.
Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said that “Beijing appreciates the assistance provided by the concerned parties to ensure the safe passage of ships,” stressing that Read more…
60 oil tankers crossed through the Al-Walid border crossing and headed to revive the Haditha-Aqaba pipeline.
2026-03-31 04:28
Shafaq News – Anbar
Anbar Provincial Council member Adnan al-Kubaisi announced on Tuesday that more than 60 trucks loaded with Iraqi oil had begun crossing through the al-Walid border crossing, predicting that the number of trucks transporting the oil would rise to between 600 and 700 in Read more…
US Defense Secretary: We are working aggressively in Iranian airspace… and the coming days will be decisive.
2026-03-31 05:13
Shafaq News – Washington
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that US forces are operating “vigorously in Iranian airspace,” stressing that “the coming days will be critical” as military operations continue and Iranian capabilities decline.
Hegseth added at a press conference that US forces are “bombing deep inside Iran Read more…
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Prime Minister’s Advisor: Three-pronged plan to secure salaries amid global challenges
2026-03-31
The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed on Tuesday that the current policy guarantees the continuation of salaries and social welfare grants. While identifying three main sources to ensure the sustainability of salaries and social spending, he indicated that Iraq is capable of facing Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-30-2026
3-30-2026 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat I absolutely DO NOT adhere to high-risk investments where you can lose it all in a flash…Most of us investors waited decades for this RV to happen…Go to a legitimate wealth manager associated with your bank. Let the licensed experts advise you…Go to professionals. It doesn’t mean you have to follow everything they advise you but it’s a great start. Remember they too are selling investment products and get commissions. Read more…
Trump: The new group leading Iran is “easy” and I will soon tell you who we are negotiating with.
2026-03-30 08:46
Shafaq News – Washington
On Monday, US President Donald Trump described the new group leading Iran as “easy,” while reiterating that the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is ill and in poor health.
“We will soon see if the Iranian parliament speaker is willing to cooperate Read more…
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Iraq continues construction work on the Grand Faw Port
2026/03/30
Baghdad: Batoul Al-Hassani
Despite the security conditions surrounding the region, which Iraq is also experiencing, the Ministry of Transport announced that work on the Grand Faw Port project is progressing steadily and according to the pre-set schedules, stressing that the current completion rates reflect a clear commitment to implementing this Read more…
