Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-21-2026
4-21-2026 Newshound Guru Clare Article: “Dinar only for purchasing residential units” Quote: “Local sources confirmed National Investment Authority Investment authorities in all governorates are committed to implementing the applicable instructions and regulations regarding the sale and lease of residential units within investment projects, which stipulate the exclusive use of the Iraqi dinar in all sales and installment transactions, emphasizing the prohibition of dealing in any foreign currency… these measures are part of supporting the state’s monetary policy and strengthening confidence in the national currency, as well as reducing exchange rate fluctuations…The commission called on “citizens to report any violations in this regard.” Read more…
Economic: Iran has not imposed restrictions on the passage of Iraqi oil through the Strait of Hormuz
4-21-2026
Al-Maalomah/Anbar –
Economic expert Rashid al-Saadi revealed on Tuesday that Iran has allowed Iraqi oil to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without imposing any security or financial restrictions.
Al-Saadi told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “The Iranian government has allowed Iraq to export its oil through the Strait of Hormuz without Read more…
The Central Bank of Iraq announces its readiness to cover the dollar demands of pilgrims and travelers.
2026-04-21
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq confirmed on Tuesday that it has met all requests from banks and exchange companies for US dollars allocated to pilgrims, travelers, and foreign transfers.
The bank stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency Read more…
Weighing the blocs on the table of the framework… Al-Maliki and Al-Sudani resort to the “decisive weight”
2026-04-21
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Tuesday details of the visit of caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to the leader of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, during which a number of proposals were discussed to end the political deadlock regarding Read more…
Alawi: Iran’s blessing is still in place for Maliki to assume the position of Prime Minister
4-21-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Ali Al-Alawi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed that Iran’s blessing for Maliki to assume the position of Prime Minister is still in place, noting that Tehran sees Maliki as a good negotiator in Read more…
The Sudanese abstained… The Algerian reveals the behind-the-scenes details of the “secret vote” within the framework.
4-21-2026
Al-Maalomah/Baghdad…
On Tuesday, Abdul Rahman al-Jazaeri, a member of the Coordination Framework, revealed details of the recent meeting of Shia political forces to resolve the issue of the prime ministership. He confirmed the official withdrawal of the nominations of Nouri al-Maliki and Read more…
MP: Repeatedly postponing meetings to decide on the prime ministership could open a door for foreign interference
4-21-2026
Information / Baghdad…
MP Mukhtar al-Youssef, from the Badr parliamentary bloc, warned on Tuesday against the repeated postponement of meetings of the Coordination Framework regarding the selection of the largest bloc’s candidate for the position of the next prime minister. He called on the framework’s leaders Read more…
Al-Jalabi: No new candidate will be nominated for prime minister without Maliki’s official withdrawal.
4-21-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Zuhair al-Jalabi, a member of the Coordination Framework, clarified the situation regarding the nomination of the next prime minister on Tuesday, confirming that Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, remains the current candidate for the position.
Al-Jalabi told the Information Agency, “The Coordination Framework cannot proceed with nominating any other figure Read more…
The “two-thirds” requirement is a sticking point for consensus… Disagreements over mechanisms are hindering the nomination of a prime ministerial candidate within the framework.
4-21-2026
Information / Report…
Political data indicates strong signs that the forces meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, will fail to reach a final agreement for the leaders of the framework, due to the deepening gap of disagreements over the implementation mechanisms presented Read more…
The International Maritime Organization is considering evacuating ships stranded in the Gulf.
2026-04-21
Shafaq News – London
The head of the International Maritime Organization, Arsenio Dominguez, announced on Tuesday that the organization is working on a plan to evacuate hundreds of ships stranded in the Gulf region, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Bloomberg quoted Dominguez as saying that the plan would only be Read more…
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Shortly before the end of the truce, Trump may participate in the Islamabad talks.
2026-04-21
Shafaq News – Islamabad
Reuters, citing a Pakistani source, reported on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump may participate in person or online if an agreement is reached during the ongoing talks.
The source stated that “the atmosphere is positive, and Read more…
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Iraq ranks seventh among Arab countries with high investment risks.
2026-04-21
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq is among the countries with high investment risks, according to the latest equity risk premium estimates issued by New York University finance professor Aswath Damodaran.
The “equity risk premium” is one of the most prominent financial indicators Read more…
“Reconstruction and Development” proposes a “secret” vote for the next Iraqi Prime Minister.
2026-04-21
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Qusay Mahbouba, a leader in the “Reconstruction and Development” coalition (led by current Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani), proposed on Tuesday to the Coordination Framework a new mechanism for selecting the next Prime Minister, which is to adopt a “secret vote” for the 186 members Read more…
The coordinating framework fails to decide on a candidate for prime minister and postpones its meeting.
2026-04-20
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Coordination Framework failed again to decide on a candidate for the premiership on Monday evening, due to disagreements among its members over two names nominated for the position. However, Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-20-2026
4-20-2026 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Iraq has been discussing removing zeros from its currency for at least fifteen years. The latest information flooded the news channels last fall 2025… I still truly believe there was a great potential at that time to RV had it not been for the Iranian interference in the 2025 election cycle. This interference is what is taking the election process so long to complete… Read more…
US forces plan to redeploy to Ain al-Asad base in Anbar
4-20-2026
Al-Maalomah/Anbar…
A security source in Anbar province revealed on Monday that the United States intends to redeploy its forces to Ain al-Assad Air Base in western Anbar in the coming period.
The source told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “Security leaks indicate Read more…
Trump rules out extending truce with Iran
2026-04-20
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that he ruled out renewing the truce with Iran.
Trump told Bloomberg: Read more…
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Wisdom surrounds Shafaq News with scenarios for the “crucial” framework meeting… and a new name enters the race
2026-04-20
Shafaq News – Baghdad
MP Riyad Adai, from the “Hikma” bloc, confirmed that the coordination framework meeting scheduled for Monday evening is still on, suggesting that the prime minister candidate will be decided within the next 24 hours, with a new name being put forward among the scenarios being discussed.
Adai told Shafaq News Agency that the remaining Read more…
Support: The prime ministerial candidate may be outside the three names.
4-20-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Hassan Fad’am, from the Coordination Framework, confirmed on Monday that the Framework is determined to decide on its candidate for Prime Minister during its meeting today or next Wednesday.
Fadaam told Al-Maalouma that “the coordination framework will hold its meeting today Read more…
Reconstruction and Development: Tonight’s framework meeting is crucial, and there is no alternative to al-Sudani and al-Maliki.
4-20-2026
The spokesperson for the Reconstruction and Development Bloc, Firas al-Muslawi, revealed on Monday that there are positive indicators for the coordination framework meeting scheduled for this evening. He emphasized the blocs’ commitment to finalizing their candidate for the position of Prime Minister, coinciding with Read more…
