Parliament holds “important” meeting to finalize agreement on a session to elect a president for the Republic of Iraq

Parliament holds “important” meeting to finalize agreement on a session to elect a president for the Republic of Iraq

2026-03-28 02:02

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Adnan Faihan al-Dulaimi, announced on Saturday that the Parliament’s leadership is seeking to hold an “important” meeting with the heads of political blocs this week to discuss reaching an agreement Read more…

Iraq confirms: No signs of radioactive contamination; heightened alert to monitor regional nuclear facilities.

Iraq confirms: No signs of radioactive contamination; heightened alert to monitor regional nuclear facilities.

2026-03-28 02:50

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq’s National Nuclear, Radiological, Chemical and Biological Regulatory Authority announced on Saturday that no radioactive contamination had been recorded within the country, despite a series of attacks targeting nuclear facilities in neighboring Read more…

Trump: We want a negotiated solution with Iran or a major escalation

Trump: We want a negotiated solution with Iran or a major escalation

2026-03-28 06:08

Shafaq News – Washington
Reuters quoted White House officials on Saturday as saying that US President Donald Trump told his aides he wanted to avoid an “endless war” with Iran, while seeking a negotiated solution, while also threatening a major military escalation if Read more…

Iran: Any US military operation in the Strait of Hormuz will lead to its closure “indefinitely”.

Iran: Any US military operation in the Strait of Hormuz will lead to its closure “indefinitely”.

2026-03-28

A senior Iranian security source warned on Saturday that any US military operation in the Strait of Hormuz would lead to its closure “indefinitely,” with the source stating, according to the Tasnim news agency: “Any military operation carried out by the enemy in the Strait of Hormuz will lead to its complete closure Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-27-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-27-2026

3-27-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 We are seeking security and stability, an environment in which they can raise the value of the Iraqi dinar currency. It’s as simple as that…How’s that going? IMO ahead of schedule. Read more…

Apart from the Democratic Party, there is a broad parliamentary movement to hold an emergency session to elect the President of the Republic.

Apart from the Democratic Party, there is a broad parliamentary movement to hold an emergency session to elect the President of the Republic.

3-27-2026

Information/Baghdad
The head of the New Generation Movement bloc in the House of Representatives, Sarwa Abdul Wahid, announced on Friday that she had collected the signatures of about 200 MPs to hold a special session to elect the President of the Republic, while noting that the Kurdistan Democratic Party had refrained from signing and refused Read more…

Al-Jubouri: Mosul Dam’s reservoir is approaching 5 billion cubic meters for the first time in years

Al-Jubouri: Mosul Dam’s reservoir is approaching 5 billion cubic meters for the first time in years

3-27-2026

Information / Baghdad..
Former member of the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture and Water, Thaer al-Jubouri, confirmed on Friday that the Mosul Dam’s water storage is approaching five billion cubic meters for the first time in years. He also noted that the country’s water situation has improved significantly in less than a week due to Read more…

Rubio and Masrour Barzani discuss attacks targeting sites inside Iraq

Rubio and Masrour Barzani discuss attacks targeting sites inside Iraq

2026-03-27

Shafaq News – Washington
The US State Department announced on Thursday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a telephone conversation with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani to discuss security developments in Iraq and the region.

According to a statement from the US State Department, Read more…

The UAE announces its readiness to participate in an international force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The UAE announces its readiness to participate in an international force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-03-27 00:48

Shafaq News – Middle East
The British newspaper “Financial Times” revealed on Friday that the UAE confirmed its readiness to participate in an international naval force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has been controlled by Iran since Read more…

“Alternative plan” for exporting Iraqi crude, with the first step being black oil.

“Alternative plan” for exporting Iraqi crude, with the first step being black oil.

2026-03-27 02:38

Shafaq News – Basra
On Friday, Basra MP Ali Shaddad revealed that the Iraqi government is working on multiple initiatives and paths to find alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz for exporting oil in light of the current regional conditions, stressing that Iraq is facing a difficult test that requires quick and effective measures Read more…

More than two-thirds of parliament members sign up to elect Iraq’s president on Monday

More than two-thirds of parliament members sign up to elect Iraq’s president on Monday

2026-03-27 05:18

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Friday, 220 members of the House of Representatives submitted a list of their names and signatures to the Speaker of the House, demanding that a session be held next Monday to elect the President of the Republic.

The MPs, representing more than two-thirds of the members of the House Read more…

Exclusive: US politician reveals moves to control markets and Iran’s “imminent collapse”

Exclusive: US politician reveals moves to control markets and Iran’s “imminent collapse”

2026-03-27 04:31

Shafaq News – Washington
Mustafa Hashim
US Republican Party member Frank Mismar revealed on Friday that the White House is taking steps to control prices in global markets and stock exchanges in light of the war with Iran, while indicating that Tehran is on the verge of “collapse” as a result Read more…

Iraq proposes forming a European group to study mechanisms for providing financial support.

Iraq proposes forming a European group to study mechanisms for providing financial support.

2026-03-27

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said on Thursday that Iraq, by virtue of its geographical location, has become part of the geography of war, while he proposed the formation of a European group to study mechanisms for providing financial support.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement, “Deputy Prime Minister and Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-26-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-26-2026

3-26-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Television is saying all members of the Revolutionary Guard Intelligence cell that was in Baghdad have been killed today. They are the ones that led and gave orders to the PMF soldiers. Read more…

Al-Moussawi: The war in the region necessitates expediting the formation of the government.

Al-Moussawi: The war in the region necessitates expediting the formation of the government.

3-26-2026

Information / Special…
MP Hamid al-Moussawi affirmed today, Thursday, that the current circumstances in Iraq and the region necessitate that political forces expedite the formation of a government and end the existing political deadlock.
Al-Moussawi told the Information Agency that Read more…

The US military sends a message to Iranian soldiers: Leave your positions immediately.

The US military sends a message to Iranian soldiers: Leave your positions immediately.

2026-03-26 07:40

Shafaq News – Middle East
The US Central Command confirmed on Thursday that the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s naval forces, Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri, was killed in an Israeli airstrike, stating that this “contributes to strengthening the security Read more…

MP: Passing the oil and gas law will end the region’s “rebellion” and guarantee the rights of producing provinces

MP: Passing the oil and gas law will end the region’s “rebellion” and guarantee the rights of producing provinces

3-26-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament, MP Ahmed Al-Shammari, revealed on Thursday that there is intensive parliamentary activity and a serious parliamentary determination to proceed with approving the oil and gas law that has been stalled for years, indicating that the move comes in conjunction with Read more…

Al-Saadi: Iraqi oil shipments will continue to flow through the Strait of Hormuz after coordination with Tehran.

Al-Saadi: Iraqi oil shipments will continue to flow through the Strait of Hormuz after coordination with Tehran.

3-26-2026

Information / Baghdad…
Former MP Baqir al-Saadi confirmed on Thursday that Iraqi oil shipments will continue to flow to international markets via the Strait of Hormuz, following coordination with Tehran.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, al-Saadi said, “The coming days will witness Read more…

India pays for Russian oil in currencies other than the dollar.

India pays for Russian oil in currencies other than the dollar.

2026-03-26

Shafaq News – Washington
US media reported on Thursday that, amid escalating geopolitical tensions, Indian oil refineries have begun paying for their Russian oil purchases in currencies other than the US dollar.

The reports stated that the transactions were carried out by sending rupees to Read more…

Despite Iranian denials, Trump says Iran is negotiating secretly and is afraid to make it public.

Despite Iranian denials, Trump says Iran is negotiating secretly and is afraid to make it public.

2026-03-26

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump insisted on Thursday that Iran is participating in peace talks despite its denials, asserting that Iranian negotiators are afraid to announce it for fear of internal reactions.

“They are negotiating, by the way, and they very much want Read more…