US-Iranian moves to end the war… and a meeting expected in Pakistan

US-Iranian moves to end the war… and a meeting expected in Pakistan

2026-03-24 00:02

Shafaq News – Middle East
Yedioth Ahronoth reported on Tuesday that the United States has set the beginning of April as a possible date to end the war with Iran, at a time when talks between the two sides are expected to be held in Pakistan in the coming days.

The newspaper quoted an unnamed Israeli source as saying Read more…

Israeli newspaper: Mojtaba Khamenei agreed to negotiate and end the war on Iranian terms

Israeli newspaper: Mojtaba Khamenei agreed to negotiate and end the war on Iranian terms

2026-03-24 00:21

Shafaq News – Middle East
On Tuesday, the Israeli newspaper Yediot Aharonot revealed the contents of a “secret” message exchanged between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and US envoy Steve Wittkopf.

The newspaper said the message included that Tehran had obtained the “approval Read more…

Iran appoints Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr as Secretary of the National Security Council, succeeding Larijani.

Iran appoints Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr as Secretary of the National Security Council, succeeding Larijani.

2026-03-24 03:49

Shafaq News – Tehran
The Iranian presidency announced on Tuesday the appointment of Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr as secretary of the National Security Council.

The Iranian presidency stated that the decision stipulates assigning Zulqadr the duties of the Secretary-General of the Council, succeeding Ali Larijani, who was assassinated Read more…

Yawar: False intelligence leads to targeting the Peshmerga

Yawar: False intelligence leads to targeting the Peshmerga

2026-03-24 05:31

Shafaq News – Sulaymaniyah
Military expert Jabbar Yawar confirmed on Tuesday that the targeting of Peshmerga forces in Soran district comes within the context of previous Iranian threats that preceded the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel, while stressing at the same time that it is based on false Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-23-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-23-2026

3-23-2026 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat …the Coordination Framework (an Iranian supported group) does not want al-Sudani as the next prime minister… He is bucking their control over Iraq. He wants Iraq to succeed while these others want status quo of an Iranian proxy puppet state. They liked the way it was and want the money to keep flowing. But if al-Sudani can get to the reinstatement their Iranian dream of a permanent Iraqi puppet state ends…But they may have to take al-Sudani as their candidate anyhow and this is the challenge that is going on. This is a pivotal point in Iraqi history…Can they break this Iranian stronghold in the politics of Iran? …With al-Sudani running the government and president Trump supporting him, this is about the only way we are going to see the reinstatement any time soon… Read more…

Al-Kinani calls on the government to coordinate with Tehran to secure the passage of Iraqi ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Al-Kinani calls on the government to coordinate with Tehran to secure the passage of Iraqi ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

3-23-2026

Information/Baghdad..
On Monday, MP Ali Saber Al-Kinani called on the Iraqi government to take urgent action and open high-level coordination channels with its brothers in the Islamic Republic of Iran to ensure the smooth and safe flow of national trade.

Al-Kinani told Al-Maalomah that “the current stage requires Read more…

A downward trend hits the yellow metal… Gold records $4306 and silver falls by 5%

A downward trend hits the yellow metal… Gold records $4306 and silver falls by 5%

3-23-2026

Information/Follow-up…
On Monday, the oil and metals markets witnessed a sharp drop in global gold and silver prices, recording new low levels in conjunction with international economic changes.

International reports monitored by Al-Maalomah stated that “gold prices deepened their losses by up to 4%, bringing the price Read more…

US officials: There is no alternative to a ground operation to control Kharg Island

US officials: There is no alternative to a ground operation to control Kharg Island

2026-03-23

Shafaq News – Middle East
Senior U.S. officials have informed their counterparts in Israel and other countries in recent days that there may be no alternative in a war with Iran other than launching a ground military operation to seize Iran’s Kharg Island, according to two sources familiar with the matter who spoke to Read more…

Iraq increases its holdings of US Treasury bonds to $42 billion

Iraq increases its holdings of US Treasury bonds to $42 billion

2026-03-23 ​​02:40

Shafaq News – Washington
Official data released by the US Treasury Department within the “Treasury International Capital (TIC)” system on Monday showed that Iraq’s total holdings of US bonds amounted to about $42 billion at the end of December 2025, after being Read more…

Iraqi contacts to stop the war and a diplomatic alliance to end the escalation

Iraqi contacts to stop the war and a diplomatic alliance to end the escalation

2026-03-23 ​​02:57

Shafaq News – Baghdad
National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji confirmed on Monday that the Iraqi government has conducted a series of contacts with “brothers and friends” to stop the ongoing war, expressing his hope that the escalation will end through a strong international diplomatic Read more…

With Iraqi banks absent, foreign banks dominate the Global Finance 2026 awards.

With Iraqi banks absent, foreign banks dominate the Global Finance 2026 awards.

2026-03-23 ​​03:27

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The rankings of the American magazine Global Finance, which specializes in economics, banks and financial markets for 2026, showed a clear superiority of foreign and regional banks in the list of the best, at a time when local Iraqi banks did not register a presence in these lists.

According to what the magazine published, Read more…

Oil prices fall $17 after Trump’s statement

Oil prices fall $17 after Trump’s statement

2026-03-23 ​​05:32

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Oil prices fell by about 15% on Monday afternoon after US President Donald Trump said he would order the military to postpone any strikes targeting power plants and Read more…

The oil minister briefs the Sudanese on the ministry’s plans to export crude oil amid the Hormuz crisis.

The oil minister briefs the Sudanese on the ministry’s plans to export crude oil amid the Hormuz crisis.

2026-03-23 ​​05:02

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani gave a full briefing on the ministry’s plans for the current phase after exports from the southern ports were disrupted as a result of the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

This came during a meeting held by the caretaker Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, which was Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-22-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-22-2026

3-22-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff The government could form very quickly after the war and voting on a president…This is just a gut feeling…more of an opinion, doesn’t mean I’m right, but I have a feeling they have the formation of the government more strategically planned than they’re telling us because they’ve said about extending Sudani’s term countless times…Those are the things you need to look for to see how this is playing out… Read more…

US Treasury Secretary: We do not rule out deploying troops to Kharg Island

US Treasury Secretary: We do not rule out deploying troops to Kharg Island

2026-03-22 08:55

Shafaq News – Washington
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bisent said on Sunday that “all options are on the table,” including sending US forces to secure Iran’s Kharg Island, stressing that “escalation may be necessary to de-escalate” the war with Iran.

In an interview with NBC, Bessent added that “the American people understand Read more…

Al-Rubaie: Iraq does not need an emergency government and the security situation is stable.

Al-Rubaie: Iraq does not need an emergency government and the security situation is stable.

3-22-2026

Information / Baghdad..
Former MP Ayoub al-Rubaie asserted on Sunday that the country does not need to form an emergency government, noting that the security situation in Iraq, despite the challenges, is stable compared to previous years.
Speaking to Al-Maalomah, al-Rubaie said, “The security situation in Iraq is stable, Read more…

While awaiting further developments, the framework makes the selection of the prime minister candidate contingent on the regional situation.

While awaiting further developments, the framework makes the selection of the prime minister candidate contingent on the regional situation.

2026-03-22 07:23

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Sources familiar with the coordination framework said on Sunday that the leaders of the Shiite alliance have made the selection of the next prime minister contingent on how regional events will unfold, so that the candidate will be Read more…

Urgent call to declare an “emergency government” in Iraq

Urgent call to declare an “emergency government” in Iraq

2026-03-22

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Former Speaker of Parliament, Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, on Saturday called for the declaration of a 45-day emergency government.

Al-Mashhadani said in a post: “I appeal to the parliamentary blocs, the Speaker of Parliament, and his two deputies to hold an extraordinary session and declare Read more…

The G7 demands that Iran immediately halt the attacks and threatens to take “necessary measures”.

The G7 demands that Iran immediately halt the attacks and threatens to take “necessary measures”.

2026-03-22

Shafaq News – Follow-up
The foreign ministers of the G7 group of nations on Saturday called on Iran to immediately and unconditionally halt its “unjustified” attacks, stressing the importance of protecting maritime routes, including the Strait of Hormuz.

A joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and Read more…

The end of the Shiite-Kurdish alliance in Iraq: Building a new state or repeating the experience of governance?

The end of the Shiite-Kurdish alliance in Iraq: Building a new state or repeating the experience of governance?

2026-03-22

Diyar Tayeb Barwari
The Shiites and the Kurds have close political and social ties, mainly as a result of the persecution and injustice they experienced together after the establishment of Iraq by the British in mid-1921. Their greatest achievement was the end of the Baath Party’s rule and the Shiites taking control of affairs in Iraq, and the Kurds gaining federal governance and Read more…