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.
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United States: Do not travel to Iraq. Leave immediately if you are there.
2026-03-26 00:06
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The US Embassy in Baghdad issued a new security warning on Thursday, urging its citizens not to travel to Iraq and to leave immediately, citing escalating security threats and attacks targeting Americans and US-related interests.
The embassy said in an “alert” issued today: “Do not travel to Iraq for any reason. Read more…
Reuters: Pakistani intervention prevented attacks on Araqchi and Qalibaf
2026-03-26 00:41
Shafaq News – Islamabad
A Pakistani official revealed on Thursday that Islamabad had intervened with Washington to prevent the targeting of senior Iranian officials, in a move aimed at preserving political communication channels.
The official told Reuters that Israel had removed the names of Iranian Read more…
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The Iraqi judiciary settles the controversy surrounding the “million signatures”: No decision to dissolve parliament.
2026-03-26 02:04
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council on Thursday refuted rumors circulating on social media about it issuing a decision regarding the dissolution of parliament or preparations for early elections.
The Council’s media center stated in a statement received Read more…
Iraq earned nearly $7 billion from oil sales in February.
2026-03-26 03:38
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Oil announced on Thursday that the financial revenues generated from crude oil exports for the month of February amounted to approximately $7 billion, according to the final statistics issued by Read more…
Egypt: We, along with Pakistan and Turkey, are conveying messages between the American and Iranian sides.
2026-03-26 04:53
Shafaq News – Cairo
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty confirmed on Thursday that his country, in cooperation with Pakistan and Turkey, is playing a mediating role to reduce tensions in the Middle East by conveying messages between America and Iran.
At a press conference held in Cairo, Abdel-Aati warned Read more…
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Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-25-2026
3-25-2026 Newshound Guru Militia Man First Iraqi oil tanker has crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the war. Two gas tankers successfully crossed towards India…These are clear signs energy infrastructure and trade routes are being actively protected and diversified. I think the light bulb should be coming on right now for all of us. You got liquid natural gas going through the Hormuz. You got Iraq’s first ship going through since the war started. Read more…
The French army is moving to open the Strait of Hormuz “away” from Washington’s plans.
2026-03-25 09:04
Shafaq News – Paris
Reuters revealed on Wednesday that the French military is moving to hold meetings with the armies of countries willing to open the Strait of Hormuz.
Reuters, quoting the French military, said that “the video conference between the French Chief of Staff and the military leaders who want to restore Read more…
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Iran responds to Trump’s negotiations: We have set 5 conditions for ending the war
2026-03-25 07:50
Shafaq News – Special Translation
Tehran announced on Wednesday its rejection of American proposals, which it described as “increasing demands,” to end the ongoing military conflict, stressing that the decision to stop the war rests solely with the Iranian leadership.
The Iranian Fars News Agency, in a report translated by Shafaq News Agency, Read more…
Iraq’s oil production has sharply declined as storage tanks fill up and exports through the Strait of Hormuz are disrupted.
2026-03-25 07:02
Shafaq News – Basra
Three Iraqi energy officials said on Wednesday that oil production has fallen sharply as the war in Iran continues, after oil tanks reached critically high levels and crude exports through the Strait of Hormuz became impossible.
Officials added, according to Reuters, that production at the main oil fields in Read more…
Al-Saadi: Iraqi oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz are on an upward trajectory.
3-25-2026
Information / Baghdad..
Former MP Baqir al-Saadi confirmed on Tuesday that Iraqi oil exports to international markets will take on an upward dimension in the coming weeks via the Strait of Hormuz.
Al-Saadi explained in his interview with Al-Maalouma that “there is important coordination between Baghdad and Tehran to provide safe passages for the movement of Iraqi oil tankers towards international markets, noting that the first tankers have already set off, and Read more…
Political movement: Washington is using various means to thwart any government formed by Maliki
3-25-2026
The head of the Wujud Movement, Muhammad Abu Sa’ida, confirmed that the Trump administration is seeking to create obstacles and use various means of pressure to ensure the failure of any government formed by Maliki in the coming phase.
Abu Sa’ida told Al-Ma’luma, “The American administration is well aware Read more…
A 15-point US plan to end the war with Iran
2026-03-25
Shafaq News – Washington
The New York Times revealed on Wednesday, citing officials familiar with the diplomatic process, that the United States has sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war in the Middle East, in a move reflecting the Trump administration’s efforts Read more…
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Exclusive: Washington blames Baghdad: It did not cooperate with us to protect its forces.
2026-03-25 00:19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A U.S. State Department official confirmed on Wednesday that the United States is focused on protecting its personnel and facilities in Iraq from attacks carried out by “Iranian-linked militias,” noting repeated requests to Iraqi authorities to provide Washington with accurate information about the locations of Iraqi security forces Read more…
Nechirvan Barzani: Tehran has admitted to “some mistake” in the bombing of Peshmerga forces, and we await the investigation.
2026-03-25 02:04
Shafaq News – Erbil
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani revealed on Wednesday that there had been official contact with the Iranian side following the recent attacks, confirming that Tehran had acknowledged that “some mistake” had occurred in targeting the Peshmerga forces and expressed its regret Read more…
Chinese shipping giant resumes bookings to Iraq and the Gulf despite tensions
2026-03-25 05:10
Shafaq News – Shanghai
China’s COSCO Shipping Lines announced on Wednesday that it has resumed accepting new bookings for general cargo containers bound for Iraq and the Gulf states, despite tensions in the Middle East.
The company stated in a memo to its clients that it “has resumed accepting new Read more…
Choosing the “powerful one”… Is Iran heading towards extremism or openness to the world?
3-25-2026
The appointment of Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr as Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council comes amidst escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran, including attacks targeting Revolutionary Guard bases, facilities, and leadership. This coincides with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s initial Read more…
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Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-24-2026
3-24-2026 Newshound Guru Sandy Ingram Right now Iraq is a long long ways from being safe. The military consultants now in Iraq are running for their lives and other military personnel from other countries are leaving the country. The US embassy has been attacked more than once in the last two weeks. Things are hot for people in Iraq. It’s not safe. But when it does become safe, when things calm down, we don’t know yet how the Central Bank of Iraq will interact with the IMF World Bank, United States, UK and NATO. They may decide, a revalue or adjustment of Iraq’s current currency could in fact improve global economics. If they come to that decision…things are going to happen real quick. If you don’t have a passport [and] if Iraq still has a closed currency situation [meaning no Forex], you’re going to miss out. Get your passport. Keep your hopes up. Keep your faith up…If Zimbabwe can do it, Iraq can do it… Read more…
Iraq faces its most serious financial test in decades; the collapse of oil exports threatens employee salaries.
3-24-2026
Information / Report..
The Iraqi economy is facing an unprecedented crisis after a sharp decline in oil exports as a result of regional tensions and the closure of vital shipping lanes, causing revenues to drop by up to 90%, in a direct blow to the main artery of the economy on which the country depends almost entirely.
According to economic data, Iraq’s exports have plummeted Read more…
Details of the Baghdad airport explosions: US munitions and equipment burned in preparation for a rapid withdrawal.
2026-03-24 05:53
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A security source reported on Tuesday that the explosions heard in the vicinity of Baghdad International Airport were the result of controlled detonations supervised by Iraqi forces.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that the site of the explosions is located near the diplomatic support headquarters inside the airport, explaining that Read more…
