Explosions inside the US consulate in Erbil after two Iranian missiles penetrated air defenses

Explosions inside the US consulate in Erbil after two Iranian missiles penetrated air defenses

3-12-2026

Information/Anbar…
A security source in Erbil reported on Thursday hearing loud explosions inside the US consulate building in the province, after two Iranian missiles penetrated the air defense system and landed inside the building.
The source told the Information Agency that “the explosions occurred inside Read more…

In his first speech, Mojtaba Khamenei outlines the lines of war, relations with neighboring countries, and internal Iranian affairs.

In his first speech, Mojtaba Khamenei outlines the lines of war, relations with neighboring countries, and internal Iranian affairs.

2026-03-12 06:23

Shafaq News – Tehran
On Thursday, the new Iranian Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, delivered his first speech after succeeding his father, Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in an American strike. In it, he outlined the lines of war and the relationship with Iran’s neighbors and internal affairs, and addressed Read more…

Investigation continues into the manipulation of dollar sales at Al-Rafidain Bank

Investigation continues into the manipulation of dollar sales at Al-Rafidain Bank

2026-03-12 02:45

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An official document revealed that the investigation into the manipulation of dollar sales to travelers at the Rafidain Bank outlet inside Baghdad International Airport is ongoing, with other officials and employees included in the case file.

A document obtained by Shafaq News Agency shows that a recent letter was issued Read more…

Maliki sets conditions for withdrawing his candidacy for prime minister, while Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq pushes for renewing al-Sudani’s term.

Maliki sets conditions for withdrawing his candidacy for prime minister, while Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq pushes for renewing al-Sudani’s term.

2026-03-12 03:42

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source within the coordination framework revealed on Thursday that the leader of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, set conditions for withdrawing his candidacy to head the new government, while the Asaib Ahl al-Haq movement believes that Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-11-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-11-2026

3-11-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff What are you even looking for to know when the rate is going to change? The government formation. They’re showing you that blatantly. It’s confirmation [by] the fact that they went from forming the government to bringing scripted delays…until the US/Iran war ends. You can see the formation of the government is the real delay in this. Once Iraq forms its government, after the war has ended, incoming rate change. It’s that simple. That’s how close you are to the rate change. The facts are right in front of us. Read more…

Trump sarcastically comments on the “Death to America” ​​chant inside the Iraqi parliament

Trump sarcastically comments on the “Death to America” ​​chant inside the Iraqi parliament

2026-03-11 09:51

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump commented on Wednesday evening on reports that some members of the Iraqi parliament chanted “Death to America” ​​during a parliamentary session.

During his conversation with journalists, one of the reporters asked Trump about his response to those chants inside the Iraqi parliament, to which the American president replied sarcastically, Read more…

Trump hints at the end of the war: There is nothing left to target.

Trump hints at the end of the war: There is nothing left to target.

2026-03-11 07:10

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the war with Iran “will end soon,” noting that there are no longer any important targets left in it.

Trump told the American website Axios, “The war with Iran will end soon, and when I want it to end, it will end, and when Read more…

A breakthrough is expected after Eid… Al-Moussawi outlines a roadmap to overcome the political deadlock.

A breakthrough is expected after Eid… Al-Moussawi outlines a roadmap to overcome the political deadlock.

3-11-2026

Information / Baghdad…
Member of Parliament, Mukhtar al-Moussawi, called on political forces Wednesday to prioritize the national interest to break the political deadlock, amidst high-level political activity aimed at making strategic decisions concerning both domestic and international affairs.
Al-Moussawi told the Information Agency that “the region is passing through Read more…

Iran threatens Israeli and American banks in the region and targets bases in Erbil.

Iran threatens Israeli and American banks in the region and targets bases in Erbil.

2026-03-11 01:22

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard threatened on Wednesday to target Israeli and American banks and economic institutions in the region, confirming that it had targeted a number of bases in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region.

The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard said that “the Zionist entity targeted one of the Iranian banks last night,” Read more…

Al-Maliki divides the coordination framework into three wings, and Al-Amiri seeks to bring them together at a “breakfast banquet”.

Al-Maliki divides the coordination framework into three wings, and Al-Amiri seeks to bring them together at a “breakfast banquet”.

2026-03-11 01:48

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed political source revealed on Wednesday that the head of the Badr Organization, Hadi al-Amiri, is making efforts to bring together the leaders of the Coordination Framework and bring them to the negotiating table to resolve the crisis of the candidate for the upcoming government.

Al-Amiri’s attempts come after the escalation of the dispute between Read more…

Reuters: Mojtaba Khamenei suffered minor injuries during the war and has been out of the public eye.

Reuters: Mojtaba Khamenei suffered minor injuries during the war and has been out of the public eye.

2026-03-11 05:33

Shafaq News – Middle East
A senior Israeli official told Reuters on Wednesday that an Israeli intelligence assessment indicates that Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was slightly wounded in the US-Israeli air war against his country, which explains his lack of public appearances.

The official added that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard imposed Read more…

For the first time, America introduces advanced weapons into its war against Iran.

For the first time, America introduces advanced weapons into its war against Iran.

2026-03-11 05:15

Shafaq News – Washington
Reports issued by the US Department of Defense on Wednesday stated that the United States used a number of its modern combat systems for the first time during ongoing military operations against Iran, in a move that reflects a shift in the nature of warfare and the military technology used Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-10-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-10-2026

3-10-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff Article Quote: “The goal is to reduce dependence on oil revenues which currently dominate the national budget” Remember that is a World Trade requirement for Iraq, to have more than one revenue stream…They’ve got to have taxes…tourism…exports…All of this is required World Trade step to join…We’ve got to see the war end. We’ve got to see Iraq finish the formation of the government…It can finish and form very quick and it can all happen in March… Read more…

Al-Saadi: The new government may be formed after the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

Al-Saadi: The new government may be formed after the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

3-10-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Baqir al-Saadi confirmed on Tuesday that the formation of the next Iraqi government may take place after the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

Al-Saadi told Al-Maalomah, “Despite the current situation in the region, the Read more…

Al-Khaikani: The coming days will witness the birth of the new government and the finalization of its cabinet.

Al-Khaikani: The coming days will witness the birth of the new government and the finalization of its cabinet.

3-10-2026

Information/Baghdad…
MP Abdullah al-Khaikani announced on Tuesday that the political transition is nearing its end, confirming that the coming days will witness the formation of the new government following advanced understandings between the political forces.
Al-Khaikani told Al-Maalouma that “negotiations have reached their final stages, Read more…

Al-Hamami: There is no date set for resolving the presidential issue in the absence of Kurdish consensus.

Al-Hamami: There is no date set for resolving the presidential issue in the absence of Kurdish consensus.

3-10-2026

Information / Baghdad…
Former MP Arif al-Hamami confirmed on Tuesday that there is no specific date for resolving the complexities surrounding the selection of the president of the republic, given the lack of political consensus, particularly among the Kurdish parties, on a compromise candidate.
Al-Hamami told Al-Maalouma, “Until this moment, it is impossible to set a final Read more…

Azm renews his support for Maliki: Our position is firm with the candidate of the Coordination Framework.

Azm renews his support for Maliki: Our position is firm with the candidate of the Coordination Framework.

3-10-2026

Al-Maalomah / Anbar..
The Azm Alliance, led by Muthanna al-Samarrai, clarified its position today, Tuesday, regarding the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki, the candidate of the Coordination Framework Forces, for the position of Prime Minister.

Alliance leader Mohammed al-Dulaimi told the Al-Maalomah news agency that Read more…

A major American investor told Shafaq News: The dollar is a safe haven in times of war.

A major American investor told Shafaq News: The dollar is a safe haven in times of war.

2026-03-10 06:19

Shafaq News – Washington/ Mustafa Hashim
Veteran financial analyst and prominent Wall Street investor Peter Tanos asserted on Tuesday that the ongoing war between the United States and Iran will have broad implications for the global economic environment, while also suggesting that the conflict is unlikely to last long.

Tanos told Shafaq News Agency that Read more…

Disagreements derail the “crucial” coordination framework meeting, with the possibility of it being held after Eid al-Fitr.

Disagreements derail the “crucial” coordination framework meeting, with the possibility of it being held after Eid al-Fitr.

2026-03-10

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A source within the coordinating framework, which includes Shiite forces, revealed on Monday evening the reasons for postponing the meeting of the framework’s forces that was scheduled to decide on the nomination of the prime minister.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that “most of the forces within the framework had agreed to renew the mandate of caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, but Read more…

Iraq’s oil exports to the US fell by about 500,000 barrels per day in one month.

Iraq’s oil exports to the US fell by about 500,000 barrels per day in one month.

2026-03-10 02:14

Shafaq News – Baghdad / Washington
The U.S. Energy Information Administration announced on Tuesday that Iraq’s oil exports to the United States totaled more than 6 million barrels during February.

The administration stated in a table seen by Shafaq News Agency that “Iraq exported Read more…