According to the document, the Coordination Framework presents its candidate, Ali al-Zidi, to the President of the Republic for appointment as Prime Minister.

According to the document, the Coordination Framework presents its candidate, Ali al-Zidi, to the President of the Republic for appointment as Prime Minister.

4-27-2026

According to the document, the Coordination Framework presents its candidate, Ali al-Zidi, to the President of the Republic for appointment as Prime Minister. Read more…

Following news of an agreement on a candidate for prime minister, the framework begins its meeting after a meeting of the presidencies.

Following news of an agreement on a candidate for prime minister, the framework begins its meeting after a meeting of the presidencies.

2026-04-27 11:02

Following news of an agreement on a candidate for prime minister, the framework begins its meeting Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-27-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-27-2026

4-27-2026 Newshound Guru Clare Article: ”Angry American messages to the framework’s leaders over ‘loyalty’: The partnership is threatened with collapse.” Quote: “Washington expressed surprise at al-Walai’s participation in a political meeting dedicated to choosing the prime minister, just hours after the US State Department announced a financial reward of up to $10 million for information leading to him.” Read more…

Al-Muslawi: The framework will announce its candidate for the position of Prime Minister unanimously tonight.

Al-Muslawi: The framework will announce its candidate for the position of Prime Minister unanimously tonight.

4-27-2026

Information/Special…
MP Firas al-Muslawi, spokesperson for the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, confirmed that the Coordination Framework will unanimously announce its candidate for the position of Prime Minister tonight.
Al-Muslawi told Al-Maalouma, “The Reconstruction and Development Coalition supports whoever is chosen within the Coordination Framework Read more…

“Friend of all”… Maliki and Sudani agree to pass Ali al-Zaidi as a compromise candidate

“Friend of all”… Maliki and Sudani agree to pass Ali al-Zaidi as a compromise candidate

2026-04-27

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Political sources revealed on Monday that Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, and Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, the outgoing Prime Minister, agreed to nominate Ali al-Zidi as a compromise candidate for the premiership.

The sources told Shafaq News Agency that “Al-Zaydi enjoys extensive relations Read more…

The coordinating framework agrees to nominate Ali al-Zaidi for the position of Prime Minister.

The coordinating framework agrees to nominate Ali al-Zaidi for the position of Prime Minister.

4-27-2026

Information/Special…
Member of Parliament Mukhtar al-Moussawi revealed today, Monday, that an agreement has been reached within the Coordination Framework to nominate Ali al-Zidi for the position of Prime Minister of the new government.
Al-Moussawi told the Information Agency that “there is an agreement to Read more…

Among them are “military sanctions”… The Iraqi government issues directives to restrict weapons to the state.

Among them are “military sanctions”… The Iraqi government issues directives to restrict weapons to the state.

2026-04-27

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, issued decisions regarding restricting weapons to the state and taking firm measures against outlaws, as well as military penalties against those who fail in their duties from Read more…

Rubio: Division within the Iranian leadership is an obstacle to reaching an agreement.

Rubio: Division within the Iranian leadership is an obstacle to reaching an agreement.

2026-04-27

Shafaq News – Washington
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on Monday that the division within the Iranian leadership has become an obstacle for Washington in reaching an agreement with them, stressing his rejection of imposing Iranian fees on the Strait of Hormuz.

Rubio said in an interview Read more…

Al-Bayati raises three questions about the financial situation in Iraq.

Al-Bayati raises three questions about the financial situation in Iraq.

4-27-2026

Information/Special…
On Monday, MP Mohammed al-Bayati raised three key questions about Iraq’s financial situation in light of recent regional developments.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, al-Bayati stated, “Iraq relies on crude oil exports for over 90% of its revenue to secure its financial income and support the public treasury. This reality has become increasingly difficult Read more…

3 reasons behind postponing the coordination framework meeting to decide on the prime ministerial candidate

3 reasons behind postponing the coordination framework meeting to decide on the prime ministerial candidate

4-27-2026

Information/Baghdad…
On Monday, Uday Abdul-Hadi, a member of the Coordination Framework, identified three reasons behind the postponement of yesterday’s meeting, which was scheduled to finalize the selection of a prime ministerial candidate.

Abdul-Hadi told Al-Maalouma, “The forces within the Coordination Framework were united in holding an important meeting yesterday evening Read more…

Framework meetings continue… Maliki’s coalition reveals a new mechanism for deciding on the premiership.

Framework meetings continue… Maliki’s coalition reveals a new mechanism for deciding on the premiership.

4-27-2026

Information / Baghdad…
Jassim Mohammed Jaafar, a leader in the State of Law Coalition, confirmed on Monday that meetings of the leaders of the Coordination Framework will continue this week, aiming to reach a final decision on the nomination of a candidate for the position of Prime Minister. He stressed that this matter will be resolved Read more…

Legal expert: The deadline for forming the government is regulatory and not binding.

Legal expert: The deadline for forming the government is regulatory and not binding.

4-27-2026

Information / Baghdad…
Legal expert Ali al-Tamimi confirmed on Monday that the 15-day constitutional deadline for the largest bloc to nominate its candidate for prime minister is a procedural, not mandatory, period. He stressed that exceeding this deadline does not result in Read more…

Al-Muhammadi: The dispute may push towards the option of a compromise candidate for the premiership.

Al-Muhammadi: The dispute may push towards the option of a compromise candidate for the premiership.

4-27-2026

Information/Special…
MP Karim Aliwi Al-Muhammadawi revealed today, Monday, the reasons for postponing the meetings of the coordination framework regarding the premiership, indicating that the continued disagreement may push towards the option of a compromise candidate for prime minister.
Al-Muhammadawi told the Information Agency that “the postponement Read more…

A leader in the Sudanese coalition attacks the framework: Your candidate is unknown and your project is vague.

A leader in the Sudanese coalition attacks the framework: Your candidate is unknown and your project is vague.

2026-04-27

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, a leader in the “Reconstruction and Development” coalition, led by “outgoing” Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, delivered sharp political messages that appeared to be directed at forces within the coordination framework, stressing that the coalition’s project is Read more…

Due to “weak diplomatic representation,” a parliamentary move is underway to replace Iraq’s ambassadors.

Due to “weak diplomatic representation,” a parliamentary move is underway to replace Iraq’s ambassadors.

2026-04-27

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, Mukhtar al-Moussawi, a member of the Foreign Relations Committee in the Iraqi Parliament, called for a radical change in the performance of Iraqi foreign policy, criticizing what he described as the “weak representation” of some diplomatic missions abroad.

Al-Moussawi told Shafaq News Agency that “Iraq’s position remains unclear Read more…

Iraq’s financial revenues exceed 8 trillion dinars during the month

Iraq’s financial revenues exceed 8 trillion dinars during the month

2026-04-27

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Ministry of Finance revealed on Monday that the volume of Iraqi revenues in the federal budget during January 2026 exceeded 8 trillion dinars.

Shafaq News Agency followed up on the data and tables issued by the Ministry of Finance this April for the accounts of January 2026, which showed total revenues amounting to 8 trillion, 537 billion, 96 million, 679 thousand, and Read more…

Angry American messages to the framework’s leaders over “loyalty”: The partnership is threatened with collapse.

Angry American messages to the framework’s leaders over “loyalty”: The partnership is threatened with collapse.

2026-04-27

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, informed political sources revealed that a number of leaders of the Coordination Framework received messages from the United States expressing its strong displeasure with the participation of the Secretary-General of the Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Abu Ala al-Walai, in the last meeting of the Coordination Framework dedicated to Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-26-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-26-2026

4-26-2026 Newshound Guru Stephen This past week we have President Donald Trump directly getting involved and halting $500 million US dollars from going to the country of Iraq…Iraq operates pretty much on the US dollar because the Iraqi dinar is essentially worthless. So their country is flooded with US dollars. A lot of the US dollars that have been flowing to Iraq since 2003 have been directly sent to the country of Iran. This is why…the entire Iranian regime coming down was such a critical and massive step for Iraq to break free from their stronghold and be able to become independent and revalue or reinstate they currency which is what all of us investors are hoping for. We’re seeing it all happen before our very eyes. Read more…

US Navy seizes $380 million worth of Iranian oil

US Navy seizes $380 million worth of Iranian oil

2026-04-26

Shafaq News – Middle East
TankerTrackers.com, a website that tracks the movement of oil tankers around the world, reported on Sunday that the US Navy had seized $380 million worth of Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean.

The website quoted satellite data indicating that the oil seized by the US Navy appeared to be Read more…

Tasnim: Araqchi will present 4 conditions in Islamabad to end the war

Tasnim: Araqchi will present 4 conditions in Islamabad to end the war

2026-04-26

Shafaq News – Tehran
The Iranian news agency Tasnim revealed on Sunday afternoon that the return of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to Pakistan, which is leading the mediation between Tehran and Washington, is to convey four Iranian conditions for ending the war: imposing a new legal regime Read more…