China confirms that 3 ships successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz

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.

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.

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…

Prime Minister’s Advisor: Three-pronged plan to secure salaries amid global challenges

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

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.

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…

Iraq continues construction work on the Grand Faw Port

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…

Central Bank: Plans to eliminate corruption and money laundering

Central Bank: Plans to eliminate corruption and money laundering

2026/03/30

The central bank seeks to implement reform plans to eliminate money laundering and combat corruption.
Alaa Al-Fahd, a member of the bank’s media team, told Al-Sabah: “The most prominent of these plans is reforming the banking system and strengthening Read more…

A source accuses the ruling parties in the region of bombing Nechirvan Barzani’s house.

A source accuses the ruling parties in the region of bombing Nechirvan Barzani’s house.

3-30-2026

Information/Erbil…
A source in Erbil province stated on Monday that the ruling parties in the Kurdistan Region were behind the bombing of the home of the region’s president, Nechirvan Barzani, due to internal conflicts related to positions and control of oil resources.
The source told the Information Agency that “the Kurdish parties vying for influence Read more…

MP: Delaying the presidential election is hindering constitutional processes and government formation.

MP: Delaying the presidential election is hindering constitutional processes and government formation.

3-30-2026

The Information Agency / Baghdad…
MP Dhikra al-Rudaini confirmed on Monday that the continued procrastination in resolving the presidential issue is leading to a complete paralysis of constitutional processes and the formation of the new government, warning of the repercussions of this delay on Read more…

Iraqi Defense Ministry vows “firm response” after one of its fighter jets was damaged in a missile attack

Iraqi Defense Ministry vows “firm response” after one of its fighter jets was damaged in a missile attack

2026-03-30 01:06

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Defense vowed on Monday to deliver a “firm response” after one of its fighter jets was damaged in a missile attack targeting a military base in the capital, Baghdad.

The ministry stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency Read more…

Similar to the Suez Canal, a Gulf-Arab plan to impose “transit fees” in the Strait of Hormuz

Similar to the Suez Canal, a Gulf-Arab plan to impose “transit fees” in the Strait of Hormuz

2026-03-30 01:10

Shafaq News – Washington
Reuters reported on Monday that several countries in the Middle East and South Asia had presented Washington with proposals regarding the resumption of shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz before the meeting of foreign ministers in Islamabad yesterday.

According to the sources, the proposals that were submitted included Read more…

“Cash first”… Why is electronic payment failing to gain the trust of Iraqis?

“Cash first”… Why is electronic payment failing to gain the trust of Iraqis?

2026-03-30 03:33

Shafaq News – Baghdad
In Iraq, cash still retains its position as the most prevalent means of payment in daily life, despite the gradual expansion of electronic payment services.

While financial systems evolve and banking cards and applications proliferate, cash transactions remain the preferred option for a wide segment of citizens, as they consider it the fastest, simplest, and safest Read more…

Elite forces and Marines arrive in the region… Possible military plans against Iran

Elite forces and Marines arrive in the region… Possible military plans against Iran

2026-03-30 04:10

Shafaq News – Middle East
The New York Times revealed that the Pentagon has deployed hundreds of special operations forces to the Middle East as part of strengthening its military presence amid escalating tensions with Iran.

The newspaper report quoted US officials as saying that these forces would join US Marine Corps and paratrooper units already deployed Read more…

The US Treasury: We have entered into separate agreements with Iran for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

The US Treasury: We have entered into separate agreements with Iran for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-03-30 06:02

Shafaq News – Washington
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bisent revealed on Monday that “separate” agreements had been made with Iran for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, while noting an estimated oil deficit of about 12 million barrels per day due to the war.

Bisent said in press statements followed by Shafaq News Agency that the energy Read more…

The Ports Authority issues 8 decisions, including granting Interpol the ability to inspect imported vehicles.

The Ports Authority issues 8 decisions, including granting Interpol the ability to inspect imported vehicles.

2026-03-30

The Border Ports Authority issued a number of decisions on Monday, including the inspection of vehicles imported from abroad. A statement from the Authority said that “the Border Ports Authority Council held its third session for the year 2026, chaired by Lieutenant General Omar Adnan Al-Waili and attended by most Read more…

The Parliament Presidency has decided to set Saturday, April 11, as the date for holding the session to elect the President of the Republic.

The Parliament Presidency has decided to set Saturday, April 11, as the date for holding the session to elect the President of the Republic.

2026-03-30

The Parliament Presidency decided today, Monday, to set Saturday, April 11, as the date for holding the session to elect the President of the Republic. The Parliament Presidency stated in a statement that “the Presidency of the House of Representatives held an expanded meeting with Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-29-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-29-2026

3-29-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff Majority of today’s articles talking about [electing president] Monday. But they’re also suggesting they may or may not have a quorum to a valid session of parliament…I don’t lock it in and say it’s on Monday…Be careful. Take it with more of a grain of salt because they lie to us about hard dates like that. Read more…

Abbas rules out holding a session to elect the president of the republic

Abbas rules out holding a session to elect the president of the republic

3-29-2026

The Information Agency / Baghdad…
MP Qusay Abbas ruled out on Sunday holding a parliamentary session to elect the president of the republic without a final agreement among the Kurdish forces, stressing that the position among the Kurdish parties remains “ambiguous” regarding the selection of the appropriate candidate Read more…

Parliamentary blocs threaten to boycott the presidential election session, requesting a postponement until an agreement is reached.

Parliamentary blocs threaten to boycott the presidential election session, requesting a postponement until an agreement is reached.

2026-03-29 07:43

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, parliamentary blocs threatened to boycott the session to elect the president of the republic in protest against not taking their opinion into account regarding the names of the candidates for the position, demanding that the date of its convening be postponed until Read more…