Border crossings: Customs revenues exceeding one trillion dinars were collected during the first four months of this year.
2026-05-05
The head of the Border Ports Authority, Omar Al-Waeli, stated on Tuesday that customs revenues amounting to more than one trillion dinars were collected during the first four months of this year, while he expected that customs revenues this year would reach 3 trillion dinars. Al-Waeli told the official agency that “the Authority has taken it upon itself to find alternatives Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 5-4-2026
5-4-2026 Intel Guru Reset Intelligence May 27 Iraq votes on the cabinet that decides if the rate moves. The Minister of Finance controls Iraq’s budget and where oil revenue goes. Iran-aligned blocs holding that chair means the books stay under Tehran’s thumb and the rate stays put…al-Zaidi needs 167 votes. The Finance Minister is the prize. Whoever walks out with that seat decides the rate. Read more…
An “incomplete” government… Political maneuvering to select deputies for al-Zaydi as a “compensation”
2026-05-04
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Political sources revealed on Monday that there is intense political activity between the political forces and the technical and political committee of the coordination framework, with the aim of selecting the deputies of the new Iraqi government in a way that achieves “balance,” while on the other hand it was indicated that the government formation will be presented “incomplete” next Read more…
Iraqi Parliament: Voting on the new cabinet will take place next week
2026-05-04
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi parliament announced on Monday that the vote on the new government will take place next week, and that the names and the government program will be received by the end of this week.
The media office of the council said in a statement received by Shafaq News Read more…
A deputy reveals the share of the Sudanese coalition in the Al-Zidi government.
2026-05-04
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, MP Ahmed Al-Dalfi, from the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, revealed the coalition’s share in the upcoming cabinet, stating that the ministries of oil, labor and social affairs, and industry and minerals would be allocated to them.
Al-Dalfi told Shafaq News Agency that “the Reconstruction and Development Read more…
An economist says OPEC’s oil quotas need to be reconsidered after the UAE’s withdrawal.
5-4-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Economic expert Dr. Safwan Qusay stressed the importance of reconsidering the oil quotas of the OPEC oil exporting organization after the UAE withdrew from it.
Qusay told Al-Maalomah, “The process of rearranging quotas within OPEC should be discussed, as the UAE’s withdrawal from the organization means Read more…
Al-Saadawi: Appointing deputies to the President of the Republic is necessary for two reasons
5-4-2026
Information / Baghdad..
Former MP Abdul Hadi Al-Saadawi, a leader in the Reconstruction and Development Bloc, confirmed on Monday that there is political movement and current understandings to push for the appointment of deputies to the President of the Republic, considering this step to have become an urgent Read more…
Reconstruction and Development: No agreement has yet been reached on the candidates for the next government.
5-4-2026
Information/Baghdad..
The spokesman for the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, Firas Al-Muslawi, denied on Monday what has been circulating regarding the finalization of the names of the ministerial cabinet candidates for the next government.
Al-Muslawi told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the names circulating Read more…
Mansour: Al-Zaidi’s visit to the region is a “necessary” step to ensure the government’s neutrality.
5-4-2026
Information / Baghdad…
The leader of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Suzan Mansour, confirmed on Monday that the visit of the Prime Minister-designate, Ali al-Zaidi, to the Kurdistan Region and his meetings in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah represent a “necessary” step to ensure the neutrality of the next government.
Mansour told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “Al-Zaidi’s visit to the region Read more…
Kurdish demands on the table for the next government: oil, salaries, and Article 140
5-4-2026
Information / Baghdad…
Political reactions continue regarding Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi’s visit to the Kurdistan Region and his meetings with Kurdish leaders in Erbil and Sulaimaniyah. This visit has been described as pivotal in the process of forming the next government, with many emphasizing its importance Read more…
Chevron is negotiating for huge oil fields in Iraq as an alternative to Russian companies.
5-4-2026
A report by the oil and energy website Motley Fool, published Monday, confirmed that oil giant Chevron is steadily becoming a major player in Iraq, a move that could attract long-term investors.
The report, translated by Al-Maalomah News Agency, stated that Read more…
An American institute on al-Zaidi: Did the United States hand Iraq over to al-Khazali?
2026-05-04
Shafaq News – Special Translation
The Middle East Forum, an American think tank, linked the nomination of Ali al-Zaidi to form the new Iraqi government with the question of whether the United States had handed Iraq over to Qais al-Khazali, the Secretary-General of the Asaib Ahl al-Haq movement.
The American Institute explained in a report translated by Shafaq News Agency Read more…
Iraq’s financial revenues exceed 15 trillion dinars in two months
2026-05-04
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Ministry of Finance revealed on Monday that the volume of Iraqi revenues in the federal budget during the months of January and February of 2026 exceeded 15 trillion dinars.
Shafaq News Agency followed up on the data and tables issued by Read more…
One hundred aircraft and 15,000 troops to carry out the American “Project Freedom” in Hormuz
2026-05-04
Shafaq News – Middle East
The US Central Command announced on Monday the launch of “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz, with extensive military air support.
The Central Command said that “the operation is supported by more than 100 aircraft and 15,000 military personnel,” while US President Donald Trump confirmed that “Operation Project Freedom went into effect this morning.” Read more…
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The dollar is approaching 200,000 tomans after Trump’s decision.
2026-05-04
Shafaq News – Tehran
The price of the US dollar in the Iranian free market approached the 200,000 toman mark on Monday, in one of the sharpest waves of decline for the Iranian currency, amid growing concern over escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump announced a new move regarding Read more…
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Kirkuk maintains 200,000 barrels per day as Kurdistan’s production declines
2026-05-04
Shafaq News – Kirkuk
Sources in the North Oil Company revealed on Monday that exports of approximately 200,000 barrels per day of Kirkuk oil continue, with operational measures being taken to compensate for the decline in quantities coming from the Kurdistan Region.
Sources told Shafaq News Agency that approximately 30,000 Read more…
The United States activates aerial surveillance over the Gulf.
2026-05-04
Shafaq News – Middle East
Flight tracking data on Monday showed a U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton reconnaissance drone flying over the Arabian Gulf, following Washington’s announcement of an operation to secure the exit of ships from the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the data, the aircraft activated its transceiver at approximately Read more…
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Al-Zidi informs the coordinating body of the date for presenting his cabinet for a vote.
2026-05-04
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, MP Mohammed Al-Shammari, from the parliamentary services bloc, revealed new details regarding the date for submitting the ministerial cabinet of the new government and the mechanism for deciding on it within the House of Representatives.
Al-Shammari told Shafaq News Agency that Prime Minister-designate Read more…
Nechirvan Barzani to the leaders of the framework: We will provide all facilities to ensure the success of forming the government.
2026-05-04
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani discussed with leaders of the Coordination Framework in Baghdad the developments in the political process in Iraq and the efforts to form the new federal government.
The regional presidency stated in a statement that both sides emphasized Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 5-3-2026
5-3-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff The United States is the last final only remaining country that still has sanctions on the country of Iraq. Notice how Iraq’s new prime minister nominee is a “Trump Jr.”. He’s a businessman. That’s because the US is having tremendous involvement in helping them form their government to achieve and remove political corruption and achieve political stability. They get a “Trump Jr.” in there, unbiased, non-politician businessman. Read more…
