More than 170 parliamentary signatures to cancel the security agreement between Iraq and America
2026-03-14 06:08
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday, MP Sakr Hassan, from the “Sadiqun” parliamentary bloc, announced that he had collected more than 170 signatures from members of parliament to submit a formal request to discuss the cancellation of the security agreement between Iraq and the United States in the next session.
Hassan told Shafaq News Agency that “the signatures collected Read more…
Five US refueling aircraft were damaged in an Iranian attack on a base in Saudi Arabia.
2026-03-14
Shafaq News – Riyadh
US officials reported on Saturday that five US Air Force refueling aircraft were damaged as a result of an Iranian missile strike targeting Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to US media.
The Wall Street Journal quoted officials as saying: “Five US Air Force refueling aircraft were attacked Read more…
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A satellite communications system was destroyed in the attack targeting the US embassy in Baghdad.
2026-03-14 00:57
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A responsible security source revealed on Saturday that a satellite communications system was destroyed as a result of the attack that targeted the headquarters of the US embassy in the capital, Baghdad, amid an accelerating Read more…
Exclusive: Washington demands Baghdad take urgent action against the factions
2026-03-14 02:42
Shafaq News – Washington/ Mustafa Hashim
The US State Department on Saturday called on the Iraqi government to take urgent action to dismantle pro-Iranian militias in the country “once and for all,” and to stop their ongoing attacks targeting international and local interests, including Read more…
Iraq will consume more than one million barrels of oil per day in 2026.
2026-03-14 03:34
Shafaq News – Follow-up
Recent data on crude oil consumption for 2026 shows that Iraq recorded a daily consumption of more than one million barrels per day, according to 2026 GlobalFirepower data.
Iraq recorded a daily consumption of approximately Read more…
US military: We bombed more than 90 military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island
2026-03-14 04:28
Shafaq News – Washington
The US Central Command announced on Saturday that US forces carried out a precision strike last night on Iran’s Kharg Island.
The command stated in a brief statement seen by Shafaq News Agency that the targeting included naval mine storage facilities, missile depots and Read more…
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The Prime Minister’s advisor: The government will resort to borrowing to secure salaries if the war continues.
2026-03-14
The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed on Saturday that the effects of obstructing Iraqi oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz will not appear now, but after two months. He indicated that the government will resort to internal borrowing if Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-13-2026
3-13-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Television shows us about our cash liquidity crisis. They’re saying the citizens of Iraq are now starting to take their money out of the banks. They’re doing it in large amounts and they’re doing it very quickly…There’s a few banks here having trouble funding us cash. FRANK: Yeah, you have a serious liquidity issue. Very serious. You need to raise the value of your currency…I don’t blame the Iraqi citizens one bit for doing this. There are consequences for [Not raising the value]. Read more…
Despite the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, an economic expert says the central bank is capable of providing financing for a full year and that the dollar will not be affected.
2026/03/13
Economic expert Abdul Rahman Al-Mashhadani confirmed that the Central Bank of Iraq is capable of financing the economy for a full year without affecting the price of the dollar.
Al-Mashhadani told Al-Furat News Agency that: “The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on Read more…
A politician stated that reaching an agreement on forming a government is unlikely under the current circumstances.
3-13-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Political analyst Qasim al-Tamimi ruled out the possibility of political parties reaching an agreement on forming a new government given the current circumstances.
Al-Tamimi told Al-Maalouma, “While the current situation necessitates the formation of a strong new government Read more…
Source: US forces intensify aerial reconnaissance in western Iraq in search of a refueling aircraft
3-13-2026
Information / Baghdad..
An informed source confirmed on Friday that US forces have intensified search and aerial reconnaissance operations in four areas of western Iraq, near the border strip towards Jordan and Syria, to search for a military refueling aircraft believed to have crashed yesterday evening. Read more…
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Drone theft from military base sparks panic in America
2026-03-13 05:19
Shafaq News – Washington
On Friday, US media revealed that drones had been stolen from a military base in Kentucky, and the US military offered a financial reward for information about who carried out the theft, noting concerns that these drones could be used to carry out attacks inside the United States.
The Washington Post reported that the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Read more…
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After a four-day hiatus, Kirkuk resumes oil exports via Kurdistan to Türkiye.
2026-03-13 04:33
Shafaq News – Kirkuk
A source in the state-owned North Oil Company reported on Friday that oil exports from the Kirkuk province fields to the Turkish port of Ceyhan via the Kurdistan Region pipeline have resumed, after a four-day halt.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that pumping operations have gradually Read more…
US Secretary of Defense: Mojtaba Khamenei is injured and may have suffered disfigurement.
2026-03-13 05:08
Shafaq News – Washington
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested on Friday that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei may have been maimed during his injury, while indicating that Iran’s leaders are hiding underground.
“The sacrifices of our fallen soldiers will only increase our resolve, Read more…
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Despite the “resistance” claiming responsibility, the US military maintains that the aircraft did not crash in Iraq due to hostile fire.
2026-03-13 05:23
Shafaq News – Washington
US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Dan Keane confirmed on Friday that the refueling plane that crashed in western Iraq was not hit by hostile fire, but rather due to a “technical” reason, while noting a range of options Washington has to deal with Read more…
The US Embassy urges its citizens to leave Iraq immediately and outlines land travel options.
2026-03-13
The U.S. Embassy in Iraq issued a new security alert on Thursday, March 12, 2026, including updated guidance on departure options, warning of significant threats targeting public safety, U.S. interests, and critical infrastructure in the country.
The US Embassy stated in the alert that Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-12-2026
3-12-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 We’ve always knew what’s going on behind the scenes. Banks know what’s going on. They’re indirectly actively involved. They’re getting ready. But because of what’s happening with the war and Trump, banks are very much on edge right now. This war is about to end. The next phase is the most dangerous part. Donald Trump has to decide, do I send in Kurdistan army? Do I send in the United Nations? Do I send in Israel? Because he cannot afford to send in Americans. He has midterm elections in November. He can’t put our men in harm’s way. I believe the next phase is going to determine a lot about our investment and our relationship with banks. Read more…
Al-Baiji: The presidency will be decided next week, and the PUK candidate is the most likely to win.
3-12-2026
Information / Baghdad…
MP Mansour al-Baiji revealed on Thursday that the selection of the new president of the republic is nearing resolution, predicting that political negotiations on this matter will conclude next week. He also indicated that Read more…
Oil companies propose three urgent alternatives to compensate for the decline in exports.
3-12-2026
The Ministry of Oil revealed on Thursday that it has proposed three urgent alternatives to ensure the continued export of crude oil and mitigate the impact of any disruptions to traditional export routes. The
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil for Extraction Affairs, Basim Mohammed Khudair, stated in a statement reported by Read more…
Rule of law: A “framework” desire for the Sudanese government to remain in power “temporarily” until the end of the aggression against Iran.
3-12-2026
The Information Agency / Baghdad –
Jassim Mohammed Jaafar, a leading figure in the State of Law Coalition, revealed on Thursday that most of the forces within the Coordination Framework are inclined to maintain the government of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani for a specific period. He attributed this to Read more…
