Unlike other fathers, North Korea’s leader is teaching his daughter to drive a tank.

Unlike other fathers, North Korea’s leader is teaching his daughter to drive a tank.

2026-03-20 00:02

Shafaq News – Follow-up
In a strange scene that we don’t see every day, Kim Ju-ae, the daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, appeared driving a military tank while her father climbed onto the top of the tank, in a training moment between father and daughter, Read more…

Iran announces assassination of Revolutionary Guard spokesman

Iran announces assassination of Revolutionary Guard spokesman

2026-03-20 00:57

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian television announced on Friday that the spokesman for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini, was killed in an attack that took place at dawn today.

For its part, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, in an official statement, Read more…

Kurdistan’s oil exports to Türkiye stabilize at 250,000 barrels per day

Kurdistan’s oil exports to Türkiye stabilize at 250,000 barrels per day

2026-03-20 04:11

Shafaq News – Kirkuk
Sources at the North Oil Company reported on Friday that exports from the Kurdistan Region via the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline have stabilized at 250,000 barrels per day, with pumping operations resuming after a period of suspension .

Sources within the company told Shafaq News Agency that “export operations are Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-19-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-19-2026

3-19-2026 Newshound Guru Clare Article: “The Strait of Hormuz: Five European countries and Japan are on the front lines of the crisis” Quote: “Five European countries, along with Japan, announced on Thursday their readiness to put in place plans to ensure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which was closed by Iranian military forces following the US-Israeli war on their country…A joint statement issued by Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan…” Read more…

US intelligence confirms Mojtaba Khamenei was injured in an Israeli attack

US intelligence confirms Mojtaba Khamenei was injured in an Israeli attack

2026-03-19 08:01

Shafaq News – Washington
US intelligence confirmed on Thursday that Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was seriously injured in an Israeli military strike.

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said in a press statement Read more…

State of law: Government formation “postponed” until the end of the Zionist-American aggression

State of law: Government formation “postponed” until the end of the Zionist-American aggression

3-19-2026

Information / Baghdad…
Jassim Mohammed Jaafar, a leader in the State of Law Coalition, confirmed that the current regional circumstances, represented by the American-Zionist aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran and the targeting of the Popular Mobilization Forces, necessitate a delay in the formation of the new government. Read more…

Within hours, gold prices plummeted, with losses exceeding $333.

Within hours, gold prices plummeted, with losses exceeding $333.

2026-03-19 06:21

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Gold prices fell on Thursday afternoon to $4,562 an ounce, a loss of $333 compared to the opening price, despite continued geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

This sharp decline comes after statements by the US Federal Reserve, in which its Read more…

The Iranian parliament is considering imposing fees for “safe passage” through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Iranian parliament is considering imposing fees for “safe passage” through the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-03-19 02:38

Shafaq News – Tehran
An Iranian member of parliament revealed on Thursday that a draft law is being studied to impose fees and taxes on the passage of ships and energy through the Strait of Hormuz, in exchange for what she described as Iran securing Read more…

Following a strongly worded warning from Washington, Iraqi pressure led to the suspension of attacks on the US embassy.

Following a strongly worded warning from Washington, Iraqi pressure led to the suspension of attacks on the US embassy.

2026-03-19 03:59

Shafaq News/Baghdad
Informed Iraqi sources revealed on Thursday that the decision by armed factions to stop targeting the US embassy in Baghdad came as a result of intense political, governmental and judicial pressure, as well as strongly worded warning messages Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-18-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-18-2026

3-18-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 We’re close no doubt. But the problem is that you can see what is in the way. You know what is preventing this. We need to pray that the war ends and we are victorious and the government of Iraq is established…Like I always say, lets wait till the smoke clears..In my heart I believe it’s gong to clear before the end of this month. Read more…

NATO Secretary General: Allies are considering joint options to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

NATO Secretary General: Allies are considering joint options to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

2026-03-18

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed on Wednesday that the allies are considering joint options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, stating in a press conference: “The allies are considering joint options for reopening the Strait Read more…

Bloomberg: China is close to tapping into its oil reserves

Bloomberg: China is close to tapping into its oil reserves

3-18-2026

Information/Follow-up…
China, the world’s largest importer of crude oil, is on the verge of tapping into its strategic oil reserves as the war in the Middle East continues with no sign of ending.

According to Bloomberg on Wednesday, FGE Nexant, a leading industrial consulting Read more…

Al-Saadi: Al-Maliki is still the framework candidate to form the government, and the American veto will not affect him.

Al-Saadi: Al-Maliki is still the framework candidate to form the government, and the American veto will not affect him.

3-18-2026

Information / Baghdad..
Former MP Baqir al-Saadi confirmed on Wednesday that Nouri al-Maliki is still the candidate of the coordination framework for forming the government, while he indicated that the American veto will not affect the decision Read more…

MP: Voting on Nizar Amidi next week and forming a government is necessary to face the challenges

MP: Voting on Nizar Amidi next week and forming a government is necessary to face the challenges

3-18-2026

Information / Baghdad..
MP Mansour Hussein revealed on Wednesday that there is a move to hold a parliamentary session next week to vote on the presidential candidate Nizar Amidi, calling for speeding up the completion of constitutional requirements and the formation of the government.

Hussein told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “resolving the presidential issue is Read more…

MP: No agreement within the coordination framework on a prime ministerial candidate

MP: No agreement within the coordination framework on a prime ministerial candidate

3-18-2026

The Information Agency / Baghdad…
MP Duha al-Sadkhan confirmed on Wednesday that the Coordination Framework forces have not yet reached a final agreement on a prime ministerial candidate, noting that consultations among political leaders are ongoing.
Al-Sadkhan told the Information Agency that “discussions within the framework are Read more…

Iraqi electricity company announces a complete halt to Iranian gas supplies

Iraqi electricity company announces a complete halt to Iranian gas supplies

2026-03-18 06:53

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity announced on Wednesday that Iranian gas supplies had completely stopped, resulting in a loss of more than 3,000 megawatts of production capacity, following the targeting of the “largest and most important” gas Read more…

Oil price decline threatens Iraq’s credit rating

Oil price decline threatens Iraq’s credit rating

2026-03-18 01:05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings placed Iraq’s sovereign credit rating at “B-” on negative watch, warning of a possible downgrade due to the repercussions of regional tensions and declining oil production.

The agency stated, according to a report published Read more…

Israeli Defense Minister announces assassination of Iranian intelligence chief

Israeli Defense Minister announces assassination of Iranian intelligence chief

2026-03-18 03:16

Shafaq News – Middle East
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz announced on Wednesday the assassination of Iranian Intelligence Minister Ismail Khatib, at a time when Tel Aviv spoke of expanding the scope of its operations and raising the level of escalation on Read more…

Sadiqun holds the coordination framework responsible for the delay in forming the government: The Sudanese are the most likely to succeed.

Sadiqun holds the coordination framework responsible for the delay in forming the government: The Sudanese are the most likely to succeed.

2026-03-18 03:24

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Wednesday, MP Mohammed Al-Baldawi, from the Sadiqun parliamentary bloc, held the coordination framework responsible for the delay in forming the new government, while indicating that outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani is currently the most likely candidate.

Al-Baldawi told Shafaq News Agency that “linking the formation of the new Iraqi Read more…

Trump: What if we ended the Iranian regime and left Hormuz to others?

Trump: What if we ended the Iranian regime and left Hormuz to others?

2026-03-18 04:46

Shafaq News – Washington
On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump raised questions about the future of the regime in Iran, hinting at the possibility of ending it and leaving the responsibility for managing the Strait of Hormuz to the countries that benefit from it.

Trump said in a statement broadcast a short while ago: “I wonder what would Read more…