“Suspending the dollar”: An American institute proposes security and financial pressures on Iraq

“Suspending the dollar”: An American institute proposes security and financial pressures on Iraq

2026-04-29

Shafaq News – Special Translation
The US-based Foundation for Defense of Democracies blamed “Iraqi militias linked to Iran” for Washington’s suspension of dollar shipments to Baghdad, describing the move as “correct” and potentially useful for security and Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-28-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-28-2026

4-28-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] OMAR: Zaidi is the candidate for the prime minister picked by the Coordinated Framework. Turns out he is a compromise…USA seem to be ok because he doesn’t have any direct ties to Iran… Everybody can tolerate didn’t actually everybody love. He has 30 days to pick his cabinet…and only then the parliament vote on the whole team as a package… FRANK: Next thing is your government will be formed. Everything else should follow in place after those 30 days which leads to a new exchange rate… Read more…

“Youngest” and “unknown”: Western interpretations of al-Zaydi’s appointment to the Iraqi government

“Youngest” and “unknown”: Western interpretations of al-Zaydi’s appointment to the Iraqi government

2026-04-28

Shafaq News – Special Translation
Western newspapers and media outlets have varying interpretations of the “surprising” decision, as they describe it, to task Ali al-Zaidi with forming the new Iraqi government. Some consider it a result of an attempt to break the political deadlock, while others link it to Read more…

Parliamentary Finance Committee: Preparing the budget requires a fully empowered government and real resources, not “fantasy” figures.

Parliamentary Finance Committee: Preparing the budget requires a fully empowered government and real resources, not “fantasy” figures.

2026-04-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Jamal Kojar, a member of the Finance Committee in the Iraqi Parliament, confirmed on Tuesday that the deficit is hindering the resolution of the budget, while pointing out that budgets are based on resources and not on “fanciful figures”.

Kojer told Shafaq News Agency that preparing the budget law and sending it to Read more…

From administration to presidency: Ali al-Zaidi, the compromise candidate who is testing the limits of the Iraqi system.

From administration to presidency: Ali al-Zaidi, the compromise candidate who is testing the limits of the Iraqi system.

2026-04-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Special analysis
Ali al-Zaidi was not the most prominent name in the prime ministerial struggle. He did not lead a broad election campaign, he did not appear as a party leader, and he was not part of the political generation that Iraqis were used to seeing moving between parliament, the government, and Read more…

A legal expert explains the mechanism for passing al-Zaydi’s government in parliament and the voting conditions.

A legal expert explains the mechanism for passing al-Zaydi’s government in parliament and the voting conditions.

4-28-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Legal expert Musaddaq Adel confirmed on Tuesday that Article 76 of the Constitution, which pertains to the mechanism for submitting the cabinet, does not specify a fixed number of ministers that the prime minister-designate must present. He explained that political custom and Federal Court rulings permit Read more…

Security files await the new government… Will the government succeed in resolving the sovereignty issue?

Security files await the new government… Will the government succeed in resolving the sovereignty issue?

4-28-2026

Information/Baghdad…
All eyes, both locally and internationally, are on the Government Palace in Baghdad, where Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zubaidi is preparing to embark on one of the most challenging political and security periods in Iraq’s modern history. Forming a cabinet is no longer the sole obstacle Read more…

From political conflict to reconstruction: the next government’s focus is on the economy.

From political conflict to reconstruction: the next government’s focus is on the economy.

4-28-2026

Information/Report…
While political analysts held their breath awaiting a “break” in the unified stance of the Coordination Framework forces regarding the parliamentary speakership, the “largest bloc” demonstrated a remarkable ability to maneuver and overcome constitutional obstacles with great flexibility, thus Read more…

A leader in the Sudanese coalition: Ali al-Zaidi’s appointment depends on overcoming the American veto.

A leader in the Sudanese coalition: Ali al-Zaidi’s appointment depends on overcoming the American veto.

2026-04-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A leader in the “Reconstruction and Development” coalition, headed by outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, said on Tuesday that assigning Ali al-Zidi to form the new government could represent a “rising political phenomenon” or a “major setback,” considering that the matter depends on his ability to overcome the American “veto” peacefully. Read more…

Al-Sudani issues directives to his ministers regarding facilitating the work of Al-Zidi’s government.

Al-Sudani issues directives to his ministers regarding facilitating the work of Al-Zidi’s government.

2026-04-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, outgoing Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani issued a set of directives to ministers regarding facilitating the work of the new government and providing support to Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zidi during his term.

A statement from the office of the Sudanese Prime Minister, received by Shafaq Read more…

The new Prime Minister: Confronting internal and external challenges and investing in economic potential are among our priorities.

The new Prime Minister: Confronting internal and external challenges and investing in economic potential are among our priorities.

2026-04-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi affirmed on Monday evening that confronting internal and external challenges, assessing risks, and seizing opportunities will be among the “priorities” of his government program, noting that Iraq’s economic capabilities provide an opportunity to Read more…

Britain, France and Germany welcome al-Zaidi’s appointment as Prime Minister of Iraq

Britain, France and Germany welcome al-Zaidi’s appointment as Prime Minister of Iraq

2026-04-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The United Kingdom, France and Germany welcomed on Tuesday the appointment of Ali al-Zaidi to form the new Iraqi government.

The British Embassy in Iraq expressed its wishes for al-Zaidi to “succeed in Read more…

“The relationship is good, but we will not support him.” Sadr’s first comment on al-Zaydi’s nomination

“The relationship is good, but we will not support him.” Sadr’s first comment on al-Zaydi’s nomination

2026-04-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A prominent leader in the Shiite National Movement, led by Muqtada al-Sadr, commented on Tuesday on the nomination of Iraqi businessman Ali al-Zaidi for the premiership by the Coordination Framework.

The leader told Shafaq News Agency that “the movement and its leadership are still committed to the decision to boycott political work, and there are no secret Read more…

Al-Sudani affirms to Al-Zidi his full support for the success of the government formation mission.

Al-Sudani affirms to Al-Zidi his full support for the success of the government formation mission.

2026-04-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received Prime Minister-designate Ali Falih Kazem al-Zaidi in a meeting to discuss the overall situation in the country and the region.

The media office of Al-Sudani stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Read more…

A strongly worded message to al-Zaydi: There is no legitimacy without revealing the killers of the protesters and the disappeared, and ending impunity.

A strongly worded message to al-Zaydi: There is no legitimacy without revealing the killers of the protesters and the disappeared, and ending impunity.

2026-04-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Observatory for Human Rights warned Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi on Tuesday against limiting the new government program to power-sharing and the distribution of positions, stressing that the real test for the next government begins with revealing Read more…

Baghdad and Erbil discuss unifying customs and generalizing the “ASYCUDA” system

Baghdad and Erbil discuss unifying customs and generalizing the “ASYCUDA” system

2026-04-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government discussed unifying customs procedures and regulating the work of border crossings throughout Iraq, during an expanded meeting hosted by the Border Ports Authority in Baghdad.

The authority said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that Read more…

The UAE announces its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+

The UAE announces its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+

2026-04-28

Shafaq News – Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday its withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the OPEC+ alliance, with the decision to take effect on May 1, 2026.

The UAE stated in a statement seen by Shafaq News Agency that the decision Read more…

Al-Zaidi is on the verge of becoming Prime Minister… Will he lead Iraq to stability or reproduce the crises?

Al-Zaidi is on the verge of becoming Prime Minister… Will he lead Iraq to stability or reproduce the crises?

2026-04-28

Amid the rapid political transformations in Iraq, the name of Ali Faleh Kazem al-Zaidi stands out as one of the most controversial and questionable figures, not only because of his sudden rise to the forefront of the scene, but also because of the nature of his background, which differs from the traditional pattern of men of power in the country.

According to recent Reuters reports, al-Zaidi is a prominent businessman with a wide network of interests in the financial and commercial sectors, placing him among the influential economic players who operate outside the traditional Read more…

The President calls on political forces to support the Prime Minister-designate

The President calls on political forces to support the Prime Minister-designate

2026-04-28

President Nizar Amidi announced on Monday (April 27, 2026) that he has tasked Ali al-Zidi, the candidate of the largest parliamentary bloc, with forming the new government, confirming that the third stage of the constitutional entitlement has been completed without delay.

Amidi said in a statement that “based on our constitutional responsibilities, we Read more…

The President of the Republic tasks Ali al-Zaidi with forming the new government.

The President of the Republic tasks Ali al-Zaidi with forming the new government.

4-27-2026

The President of the Republic tasks Ali al-Zaidi with forming the new government. Read more…