Brent crude surpasses $106 a barrel amid market volatility

Brent crude surpasses $106 a barrel amid market volatility

3-16-2026

Information/Follow-up…
Global oil prices hit a new high in the latest trading, with Brent crude, the global benchmark, jumping 2.88% to $106.11 a barrel.

Economic reports monitored by Al-Maalomah Agency stated that “US West Texas Intermediate crude also rose by 2.54%, recording Read more…

Anbar United: The regional government’s stance on oil exports via Ceyhan is shameful and disgraceful.

Anbar United: The regional government’s stance on oil exports via Ceyhan is shameful and disgraceful.

3-16-2026

Al-Maalomah/Anbar –
Mohammed al-Dhari, a leader in the United Anbar Alliance, launched a scathing attack on the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) on Monday, describing its refusal to allow oil exports to Turkey via the Ceyhan port as “shameful and disgraceful.”
In a statement to Al-Maalomah News Agency, al-Dhari said, “The Kurdistan Regional Government, led by Masoud Barzani, refusing to Read more…

Iraqi oil announces export alternatives and confirms Kirkuk pipeline will be ready within a week

Iraqi oil announces export alternatives and confirms Kirkuk pipeline will be ready within a week

2026-03-16 01:13

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad revealed on Monday alternative plans for exporting oil in light of the halt in exports through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the “Kirkuk-Turkey” pipeline will be ready to operate within a week “without passing through Read more…

Iraq excluded from the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom… and an expert explains the repercussions

Iraq excluded from the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom… and an expert explains the repercussions

2026-03-16 02:56

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Heritage Foundation’s “Index of Economic Freedom 2026” report revealed that Iraq was not included in the ranking of countries this year, due to a lack of reliable economic data and a weak level of transparency necessary to calculate its scores, continuing its absence from the index since its last official assessment more than two decades ago. Read more…

After Tehran spoke of destroying it, Washington confirms the continuation of “Abraham Lincoln” operations.

After Tehran spoke of destroying it, Washington confirms the continuation of “Abraham Lincoln” operations.

2026-03-16 04:12

Shafaq News – Washington
On Monday, the US Central Command responded to statements by Iranian Armed Forces spokesman Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, who said that the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln had suffered what he described as a “historic defeat” and was forced to leave the theater of operations, asserting Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-15-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-15-2026

3-15-2026 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: “100 TRILLION DINARS HELD IN HOMES: WITHDRAWAL RESTRICTIONS FUEL A “CASH ECONOMY,” BUT THE CENTRAL BANK OFFERS REASSURANCE.” … what is the CBI going to do about it to fix the problem? Again, I am telling you that the only fix is to revalue the dinar over the dollar and expire these large three zero notes. This will drive the citizens to turn in this cash. However, at the same time the CBI must also implement the digital dinar and allow for its use. So, again this article is telling us this project to delete the zeros is way overdue. This reluctance to do it is political and is we know why now it is being held up… Read more…

“Jihan Crisis” and the Prime Minister’s Office are on the table of the coordination framework.

“Jihan Crisis” and the Prime Minister’s Office are on the table of the coordination framework.

2026-03-15 08:48

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A source within the coordination framework revealed on Sunday that a meeting of the framework’s leaders is expected this week to discuss proposals related to the oil export crisis and a number of political and security issues in the country.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the leaders of the framework will hold an important meeting Read more…

Al-Sistani announces his predictions for the crescent moon of Shawwal (Eid al-Fitr).

Al-Sistani announces his predictions for the crescent moon of Shawwal (Eid al-Fitr).

2026-03-15 07:39

Shafaq News – Najaf
The religious authority, Ali al-Sistani, predicted on Sunday that the crescent moon of Shawwal would be visible on the evening of Friday, the 30th of the blessed month of Ramadan, corresponding to March 20, 2026.

It is worth noting that Sistani’s office has set Thursday, Read more…

National Union: We respect the framework’s will in choosing the Prime Minister

National Union: We respect the framework’s will in choosing the Prime Minister

3-15-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Burhan Sheikh Raouf, a member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), affirmed that his party respects the will of the Coordination Framework regarding the selection of the Prime Minister, noting the importance of consensus and agreement Read more…

After the refusal to export oil to Ceyhan, a former MP says: The regional government confirms its non-affiliation with Iraq.

After the refusal to export oil to Ceyhan, a former MP says: The regional government confirms its non-affiliation with Iraq.

3-15-2026

The former Iraqi parliament member, Haider al-Salami, criticized the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) stance on oil exports on Sunday, asserting that the region’s refusal to export Iraqi oil through the Turkish port of Ceyhan exacerbates the repercussions of regional crises on Iraq. In a post followed by the Al-Maalomah news agency, al-Salami stated, “The KRG is reaffirming its lack of allegiance to Iraq Read more…

Ministry of Oil: Natural Resources Authority rejected resuming crude oil exports from the Kurdistan pipeline

Ministry of Oil: Natural Resources Authority rejected resuming crude oil exports from the Kurdistan pipeline

2026-03-15 03:05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Oil Ministry announced on Sunday that the Ministry of Natural Resources in the Kurdistan Region had rejected a request to resume crude oil exports from the pipeline in the region via the Turkish port of Ceyhan to compensate for the quantities halted from the southern fields Read more…

New security warning: America tells its citizens in Iraq: Leave now.

New security warning: America tells its citizens in Iraq: Leave now.

2026-03-15 03:53

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The US Embassy in Baghdad issued a new security alert on Sunday, urging US citizens to leave Iraq immediately, due to escalating threats and attacks targeting interests and individuals in the country.

The embassy statement, which was received Read more…

Iraqi salaries are “temporarily safe”… Will the Hormuz crisis swallow up the Central Bank’s reserves?

Iraqi salaries are “temporarily safe”… Will the Hormuz crisis swallow up the Central Bank’s reserves?

2026-03-15 04:05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Concerns are mounting in Iraq about the economic repercussions of the ongoing regional conflict, particularly in light of the threat to close the vital Strait of Hormuz, which is the main outlet for Iraqi oil exports.

Iraq’s economy is heavily dependent on oil revenues, which Read more…

Iran: Revolutionary Guard: We will continue to pursue Netanyahu and kill him if he is still alive

Iran: Revolutionary Guard: We will continue to pursue Netanyahu and kill him if he is still alive

2026-03-15

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced that it will continue to pursue and kill Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he is still alive. This confirmation came with the implementation of the 52nd wave of Operation “True Promise 4,” which represents “the first round of revenge Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-14-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-14-2026

3-14-2026 Newshound Guru Clare Article: “Exclusive: Washington demands Baghdad take urgent action against the factions” Quote: “The US State Department on Saturday called on the Iraqi government to take urgent action to dismantle Iranian-backed militias in the country ‘once and for all’, and to stop their ongoing attacks targeting international and local interests, including the Kurdistan Region.” Read more…

Iranian national security: Ukraine could become a legitimate target for Iran

Iranian national security: Ukraine could become a legitimate target for Iran

2026-03-14 06:38

Shafaq News – Tehran
The head of the Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, Ebrahim Azizi, warned on Saturday that Ukraine could become a “legitimate target” for Iran if it is proven to be supporting Israel with drones.

Azizi said in a post Read more…

Despite the war, total Iranian gas supplies to Iraq have increased.

Despite the war, total Iranian gas supplies to Iraq have increased.

2026-03-14 08:11

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity announced on Saturday that total Iranian gas supplies to Iraq increased during the past week from 6 to 18 million cubic meters.

Electricity Ministry spokesman Ahmed Moussa told Reuters that “total Iranian gas supplies to Iraq increased from Read more…

Trump: “Many” countries will send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz

Trump: “Many” countries will send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz

2026-03-14 07:11

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that a number of countries intend to send warships in coordination with the United States to ensure the security of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump said that “several countries, especially those affected by any disruption Read more…

The Kurdistan Regional Government calls on Baghdad to put an end to “illegitimate” forces and militias.

The Kurdistan Regional Government calls on Baghdad to put an end to “illegitimate” forces and militias.

2026-03-14 07:21

Shafaq News – Erbil
The Kurdistan Regional Government condemned on Saturday the attack targeting the United Arab Emirates Consulate General in Erbil, considering it a violation of international law and the sovereignty of the region and Iraq.

The government said in a statement, received Read more…

Trump: No aircraft were destroyed at US bases in Saudi Arabia

Trump: No aircraft were destroyed at US bases in Saudi Arabia

2026-03-14 06:43

Shafaq News – Washington US President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday that a military base in Saudi Arabia was attacked days earlier, noting that the aircraft at the base were not destroyed as some media reports had suggested.

Trump said, in remarks followed by Shafaq News Agency, that “the base that was attacked contains Read more…