Following the response to the proposal… 5 points of contention in the Iran-US negotiations
2026-05-10
Shafaq News – Tehran/Washington
On Sunday, Iran sent its response, via Pakistani mediation, to the latest text proposed by the United States to end the war in the Middle East, according to Iranian media, without providing further details about the proposal.
But according to American press reports, the proposal calls for Read more…
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Al-Zaydi’s government: 14 ministerial portfolios to be presented to Parliament tomorrow
2026-05-10
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An independent Iraqi politician confirmed that Prime Minister-designate Ali Faleh al-Zaidi intends to put approximately 14 ministerial portfolios up for a vote in the House of Representatives session scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, to grant him confidence.
Abu Mithaq al-Masari told Shafaq News Agency that “al-Zidi will present Read more…
A political memorandum calls for an end to the “paralysis” of the Kurdistan Parliament and warns against the continuation of the institutional vacuum.
2026-05-10
Shafaq News – Sulaymaniyah
On Sunday, a group of representatives from civil society organizations, writers, intellectuals, university professors, and political and religious figures in the Kurdistan Region called for an end to the Kurdistan Parliament crisis and the urgent resumption of sessions, or the termination of the current session through legal mechanisms, given the continued paralysis Read more…
The economic crisis takes center stage… Early warnings threaten the Al-Zidi government
5-10-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Yasser al-Husseini predicted that Ali al-Zaidi’s government would be quickly approved after he was tasked by the President of the Republic with forming the cabinet, while warning of some obstacles that the incoming government would face.
Al-Husseini told Al-Maalouma, “The cabinet of the designated Prime Minister, Ali al-Zaidi, is expected to be approved quickly because it was formed through Read more…
Abdul Hadi: The next 48 hours are crucial in determining the features of the government.
5-10-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Member of the Coordination Framework, Uday Abdul-Hadi, confirmed on Sunday that the next 48 hours will be crucial in determining the features of Ali al-Zaidi’s government.
Abdul-Hadi told Al-Maalouma that “important meetings were held yesterday evening and continued late into the night, involving various political forces, Read more…
Al-Tamimi: There is no American influence in the selection of the Prime Minister
5-10-2026
Information / Baghdad…
MP Abu Turab al-Tamimi affirmed on Sunday that the selection of the new prime minister was a purely national process, free from any external dictates. He emphasized that the decision was “Iraqi and not subject to American whims.”
Al-Tamimi told the Information Agency that “national political forces succeeded in breaking the barrier of foreign interference Read more…
Iran announces it has sent its response to the American proposal via Pakistan.
2026-05-10
Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran’s news agency reported on Sunday that Tehran had sent its response to the US proposal to end the war to the Pakistani mediator.
The agency added that “the proposed plan focuses at this stage on the issue of ending the war in the region,” without revealing Read more…
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Bin Salman congratulates Al-Zaidi: We look forward to strengthening relations in all fields
2026-05-10
Shafaq News – Riyadh
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Ali al-Zaidi on Saturday evening on his appointment to form the Iraqi government, expressing his hope to strengthen relations between the two countries in all fields.
In a congratulatory telegram sent to Al-Zaidi, Bin Salman said: “On the occasion of your appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, we are Read more…
“The Lake of Changing Colors”… Shafaq News’ lens captures a rare scene from Kurdistan
2026-05-10
Shafaq News – Sulaymaniyah
Amid the tranquil mountainous nature of the Rania district in the Kurdistan Region, Lake “Ganawi Qorgo” appears as one of the most unusual natural phenomena in Iraq, not only because it is the largest sulfur lake in the country, but also because its waters change color to dark purple at different times Read more…
Iraqi oil exports to America declined while Venezuelan exports rose during the week.
2026-05-10
Shafaq News – Baghdad / Washington
Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sunday showed a significant drop in U.S. imports of Iraqi crude oil last week, offset by a surge in supplies from Venezuela.
According to data seen by Shafaq News Agency, total US imports from Read more…
Kurdistan Region Finance Ministry deposits over 50 billion dinars of April revenues with Baghdad
2026-05-10
Shafaq News – Erbil
The Ministry of Finance and Economy in the Kurdistan Region announced on Sunday that more than 50 billion dinars of non-oil revenues for the month of April had been deposited into the bank account of the Federal Ministry of Finance.
The ministry said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that it had Read more…
The Securities Commission grants the first license to a foreign brokerage firm to operate in Iraq.
2026-05-10
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, the Securities Authority announced that it had granted official approval to a foreign brokerage firm to operate in the securities markets, making it the first company to receive this approval in accordance with the modern regulatory procedures adopted by the Authority.
The commission confirmed in a statement that this step comes Read more…
Iran has reservations about al-Zaidi’s appointment… Qaani is in Baghdad to sort things out
2026-05-10
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Sunday that Iranian reservations about assigning Ali al-Zaidi to form the next Iraqi government were behind sending the commander of the Quds Force in the Revolutionary Guard, Ismail Qaani, to the capital, Baghdad.
According to the source, who spoke to Shafaq News Agency, Qani arrived Read more…
Iraq maintains its position in the global gold reserve ranking during 2026
2026-05-10
Shafaq News – London
Data from the World Gold Council revealed that gold constituted about 25% of Iraq’s total foreign reserves during 2026, reflecting the continued role of gold as one of the most important financial hedging tools in the country.
The latest official global gold reserves data for May 2026 showed that Iraq has Read more…
Before gaining confidence, Al-Zidi meets Zidane
2026-05-10
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi prime minister-designate, Ali al-Zaidi, met with the head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Faiq Zaidan, on Sunday, a day or two before his government is expected to gain the confidence of the House of Representatives.
According to a statement issued by the judiciary Read more…
Angering Baghdad, Israel reveals details of secret operations in Iraq
2026-05-10
Shafaq News – Translation
The Hebrew newspaper ” Jerusalem Post ” revealed on Sunday new and different details regarding secret operations carried out by the Israeli army inside Iraq, which included the deployment of special units during military operations alongside the United States against Iran.
The newspaper reported, in a report Read more…
Kirkuk: Construction of a new pier to expedite the unloading of oil transported from Basra
2026-05-10
The North Oil Company announced on Sunday the construction of a new berth as part of its storage expansion operations, which will expedite the process of unloading oil transported from Basra. Sarmad Mohammed, the director of the K1 oil station, told the official news agency that “the new expansion works at the K1 oil station, which are being carried out by the North Oil Company with its engineering staff, are almost completely finished. The completion rate for Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 5-9-2026
5-9-2026 Newshound Guru Stephen US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent X post: “Like a rogue gang, the Iranian regime is pillaging resources that rightfully belong to the Iraqi people. Treasury will not stand idly by as Iran’s military exploits Iraqi oil to fund terrorism against the United States and our partner.” That’s incredible that he came out and made that public statement…This is not a negative in any way. This is all positive… Read more…
Al-Hakim: Al-Zaydi’s involvement in the private sector is an advantage for leading the economic phase.
2026-05-09
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The head of the National State Forces Alliance, Ammar al-Hakim, affirmed on Saturday that the involvement of Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi in the private sector represents an “advantage” that supports the direction of the next government towards addressing economic issues and revitalizing productive sectors. Read more…
Iraqi ports open submerged tunnel in Al-Faw port in Basra
2026-05-09
Shafaq News – Basra
The General Company for Iraqi Ports announced on Saturday the opening of the submerged tunnel with a completion rate exceeding 95%, confirming that the project has reached its final stages and is ready for vehicles to pass through after the completion of the remaining final works.
Ports Director Farhan Al-Fartousi told Shafaq News Agency, “The project faced Read more…
