Trump: The war with Iran will end soon.

Trump: The war with Iran will end soon.

2026-04-26

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump asserted on Sunday that the war with Iran would end soon, while indicating that Tehran would hand over its uranium.

Speaking to Fox News, Trump said that Iran cannot be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon, and what we have done should have been done Read more…

An economist explains Iraq’s alternatives to compensate for the shortfall in oil exports.

An economist explains Iraq’s alternatives to compensate for the shortfall in oil exports.

4-26-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Economic expert Dr. Safwan Qusay explained Iraq’s alternatives to compensate for the shortfall in oil exports resulting from the security tensions in the region caused by US military movements and escalation at sea.
Qusay told Al-Maalouma, “There are governmental efforts to increase oil exports via tankers, as well as fuel oil and naphtha, in addition to utilizing Read more…

Al-Nasr: The meeting between Maliki and Sudani is key to resolving the prime ministership crisis.

Al-Nasr: The meeting between Maliki and Sudani is key to resolving the prime ministership crisis.

4-26-2026

Al-Maalomah/Baghdad –
Aqeel al-Rudaini, a leader in the Victory Coalition, confirmed on Sunday that an important meeting will be held between Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, and Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, head of the Reconstruction and Development Bloc, before the meeting of the Coordination Framework leaders this evening.
Al-Rudaini told Al-Maalomah that “the Coordination Framework has entered Read more…

The Trump administration seizes Iraqi funds… ready-made pretexts and a worrying government silence

The Trump administration seizes Iraqi funds… ready-made pretexts and a worrying government silence

4-26-2026

The administration of US President Donald Trump, or what is known as the US Treasury Department, seized Iraqi funds amounting to $500 million from oil revenues that were supposed to reach Iraq for use for internal purposes or to benefit from and distribute as salaries, which is the practice on a monthly basis, according to a mechanism that stipulates that the US Federal Reserve receives Read more…

White smoke is approaching… The coordinating framework faces the “zero hour” for choosing the prime minister.

White smoke is approaching… The coordinating framework faces the “zero hour” for choosing the prime minister.

4-26-2026

The political scene is entering a highly sensitive phase as the constitutional deadline for nominating a prime ministerial candidate approaches. There is widespread anticipation regarding the outcome of the meetings of the Coordination Framework, which faces a crucial test: either achieving internal consensus or Read more…

An Iraqi land route to break the “Hormuz” monopoly… The world passes through Basra and Baghdad

An Iraqi land route to break the “Hormuz” monopoly… The world passes through Basra and Baghdad

2026-04-26

Shafaq News – Special Translation
A British report highlighted the repercussions of the disruption to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, particularly energy exports, considering that what is happening is reshaping international trade priorities towards the search for alternative routes, including the Iraqi “Development Road” project.

A report by Amwaj Media , Read more…

No sanctions… A constitutional loophole allows for violating the timelines for forming the Iraqi government.

No sanctions… A constitutional loophole allows for violating the timelines for forming the Iraqi government.

2026-04-26

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Legal and constitutional expert Habib Al-Quraishi confirmed on Sunday that the permanent constitution of the Republic of Iraq of 2005 set clear constitutional timelines for regulating the process of building the state’s constitutional institutions after the Federal Supreme Court ratified the results Read more…

Iraq is the hardest hit by the Hormuz closure; oil exports plummeted 82% during March.

Iraq is the hardest hit by the Hormuz closure; oil exports plummeted 82% during March.

2026-04-26

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Iraq topped the list of countries most affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz during March 2026, after recording the highest rate of decline in crude oil exports among the Gulf producing countries, reaching 82%.

Data seen by Shafaq News Agency showed that the crisis was considered one of the biggest disruptions Read more…

Erbil announces electricity projects worth 100 billion dinars and sets a date for 24-hour power.

Erbil announces electricity projects worth 100 billion dinars and sets a date for 24-hour power.

2026-04-26

Shafaq News – Erbil
Erbil Governorate announced on Sunday the allocation of approximately 100 billion dinars to establish three strategic 132 kV power stations in the areas of 8 Hasarok, the Timar Industrial Zone, and the Shamamak district.

This came during a meeting chaired by Electricity Minister Kamal Muhammad Saleh and Erbil Governor Read more…

Meetings “without results”… Maliki and Sudani insist on running for the premiership

Meetings “without results”… Maliki and Sudani insist on running for the premiership

2026-04-26

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed political source reported on Sunday that the meetings between the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, and the (outgoing) Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, regarding their withdrawal from the nomination for the premiership, “have not succeeded,” and each of them insists on his right Read more…

Sudan issues directive to implement strategic oil pipeline project

Sudan issues directive to implement strategic oil pipeline project

2026-04-26

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, the outgoing Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, directed a special meeting to follow up on the Basra-Haditha multi-directional oil pipeline project, stressing the importance of implementing the strategic pipeline.

According to a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, the Ministers of Oil Read more…

Despite the Hormuz disturbances, six commercial vessels docked at the northern port of Umm Qasr.

Despite the Hormuz disturbances, six commercial vessels docked at the northern port of Umm Qasr.

2026-04-26

Shafaq News – Basra
On Sunday, the northern port of Umm Qasr witnessed the arrival of six multi-ton commercial vessels, indicating a marked improvement in maritime traffic and a gradual return of activity to the docks after a period of decline Read more…

Trump: Suspected shooter at media dinner was a “lone wolf”

Trump: Suspected shooter at media dinner was a “lone wolf”

2026-04-26

US President Donald Trump stated that he believed the suspect who stormed the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and opened fire was a “lone wolf,” saying, “In my opinion, he was a lone wolf,” and describing the man as “mentally disturbed.”

The US president added that he felt there was no Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-25-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-25-2026

4-25-2026 Newshound Guru Stephen Whether you’re new to the Iraqi dinar, whether you’ve been in this for a long time like myself, if you’re an OG, then you know everyone is saying the same thing. We have never seen this amount of pressure being put on Iraq and it’s all good things. I don’t see how this could be negative in any way, shape or form for the Iraq dinar and pressuring them to finally add value to their currency… Read more…

Trump announces cancellation of Whitkopf and Kushner’s visit to meet the Iranian delegation in Islamabad

Trump announces cancellation of Whitkopf and Kushner’s visit to meet the Iranian delegation in Islamabad

2026-04-25

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday the cancellation of the visit of the US negotiating delegation with Iran to Pakistan.

Trump told Fox News: “I told negotiator Steve Wittkopf and Jared Kushner that they are not going to make an 18-hour trip to talk about nothing.” Read more…

The President wants a “strong” Iraqi dinar and an improved standard of living for citizens.

The President wants a “strong” Iraqi dinar and an improved standard of living for citizens.

4-25-2026

Baghdad-Mail
President Nizar Amidi urged the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, on Saturday to strengthen the Iraqi dinar and continue reforms, stressing the need to improve Read more…

The President of the Republic to the Governor of the Bank: The need to strengthen the Iraqi dinar and continue reforms

The President of the Republic to the Governor of the Bank: The need to strengthen the Iraqi dinar and continue reforms

2026/04/25

President Nizar Amidi stressed to the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, on Saturday the need to strengthen the Iraqi dinar and continue reforms.
A statement from the Presidency of the Republic, received Read more…

Iraq is moving directly towards Washington regarding the dollar.

Iraq is moving directly towards Washington regarding the dollar.

2026-04-25

SumerianNews – Economy:
An informed source revealed on Saturday that a move Iraqi government Towards the United States directly regarding the dollar crisis.
Media outlets quoted the source as saying that “the government has opened direct channels of communication with the American side Read more…

How can Iraq address economic crises using gold?

How can Iraq address economic crises using gold?

2026-04-25

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday, economist Mohammed Al-Hassani revealed the benefits of Iraq possessing 174 tons of gold reserves, stressing that the yellow metal helps in confronting economic crises.

Al-Hassani told Shafaq News Agency that “the gold reserve places Iraq within Read more…

Once again, the coordinating framework postpones its meeting to decide on a candidate for prime minister.

Once again, the coordinating framework postpones its meeting to decide on a candidate for prime minister.

2026-04-25

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source reported on Saturday that the coordination framework had postponed its meeting to decide on a candidate for prime minister.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the coordination framework decided to postpone its meeting, which was supposed to be held today, Saturday, due to Read more…