The Electoral Commission honors Shafaq News for its “pioneering role” in covering the parliamentary elections.
2026-02-25 03:59
Shafaq News – Kirkuk
The Independent High Electoral Commission in Kirkuk praised on Wednesday the press coverage provided by Shafaq News Agency during the parliamentary elections held in November 2025, stressing that the agency played a “leading role” in this field.
The director of the Read more…
Nassif: Iraq now possesses huge offshore oil fields after the borders were established.
2026-02-25 04:25
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi parliament member Alia Nassif confirmed on Wednesday that there are a number of oil fields, in addition to the “Dhurra” gas field, that contain large reserves and are located deep in the sea, and Iraq has not benefited from them previously due to border disputes with the Kuwaiti side.
Nasif told Shafaq News Agency that depositing the maps with the United Nations Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 2-24-2026
2-24-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff Question: “I thought Trump gave them until Friday to form a government?” They said that but remember he gave them a deadline of this past weekend to also form the government and that deadline came and went, but then they come out today with a second deadline saying, ‘Oh, we’re only going to give you till this Friday.’ So was it last weekend or is it this next upcoming Friday? …They’re all over the board. I don’t recommend you take that information as gospel, solid, concrete information. Take everything they say with a grain of salt. Their news is scripted. It’s all over the board. Read more…
Iran: We will do our utmost to reach an agreement with Washington.
2026-02-24 08:10
Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that Tehran is ready to take any necessary step to reach an agreement with the United States, considering any American strike on Iran to be a “real gamble.”
This came in an interview with Deputy Foreign Minister Read more…
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Trump’s pressure goes public… Maliki’s fate to be decided Friday night
2026-02-24 06:14
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, an official source within the Coordination Framework revealed details of the meeting of the Coordination Framework leaders, which was held last night at the home of the head of the Supreme Islamic Council, Humam Hamoudi, explaining that it witnessed Read more…
The Union reaffirms its support for its presidential candidate and warns against political deadlock.
2-24-2026
The head of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) parliamentary bloc, Harim Kamal, reiterated on Tuesday his party’s commitment to its candidate, Nizar Amidi, for the presidency. He emphasized that the PUK has not yet reached an agreement with the Kurdistan Democratic Party ( KDP) regarding this constitutional entitlement. Read more…
Today… a crucial meeting of the coordination framework to finalize the prime minister’s file
2-24-2026
Information / Baghdad…
A source close to the Coordination Framework confirmed on Tuesday that the framework’s leaders will hold a crucial meeting this evening to decide on the nomination for the next prime minister.
The source told the Information Agency, “The Coordination Framework will Read more…
The Victory Coalition calls for a decisive session to finalize the framework and clarify the issues.
2-24-2026
Al-Maalomah/Baghdad –
Aqeel al-Rudaini, a member of the Victory Coalition, confirmed on Tuesday that the meetings and decisions of the Coordination Framework are based on the principle of complete consensus among its members. He explained that Nouri al-Maliki’s nomination came within this framework, despite objections Read more…
The coordination framework faces a decisive test… Who will lead the next phase?
2-24-2026
The Iraqi political scene is experiencing a political deadlock regarding the appointment of a prime minister, due to a lack of internal consensus among political forces, coupled with what some parties describe as external interference and pressure, particularly from the United States.
This debate comes at a time of escalating concerns about the repercussions Read more…
Iraq is at the bottom of the world… a “failed” government and political quotas that kill competence!
2-24-2026
Information / Exclusive…
A recent international report reveals that Iraq remains at the bottom of the global Government Effectiveness Index, which measures the efficiency of executive performance, the quality of public services, and the government’s ability to formulate and implement policies.
According to the report, Iraq tops the list of countries facing significant challenges Read more…
Professor of International Law: Iraq faces a crucial opportunity to establish its maritime borders
2-24-2026
Information/Special..
Professor of International Law, Manal Finjan, confirmed that Iraq’s delay in depositing its maritime maps with the United Nations has negatively affected the establishment of its water rights, stressing the need to expedite the completion Read more…
Al-Araji: The framework will not change its candidate due to American pressure… and the decision will be made next week.
2026-02-24 03:31
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The head of the Reconstruction and Development bloc, Bahaa al-Araji, confirmed on Tuesday that the coordination framework “will not change its candidate for the next government due to an American decision,” stressing that the issue of the premiership is “a purely Iraqi matter.”
Al-Araji told Shafaq News Agency that the framework “is looking at the candidate’s Read more…
“Iran is a sinking ship”: A report details the distancing of its allies in Iraq.
2026-02-24 03:47
Shafaq News – Special Translation
Analysts say that Tehran could become a “sinking ship” and be forced to loosen its grip on Iraqi politics, which is pushing pro-Iranian Iraqi leaders to distance themselves from it, especially given the weakness it suffers and the possibility that Read more…
No mention of Maliki… The framework announces the results of its meeting, with the presidency and Iran at the forefront.
2026-02-23 13:02
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The issue of deciding the presidency and the Iranian-American escalation topped the agenda of the coordination framework talks on Monday evening, where the need to finalize the formation of the new government was emphasized, without mentioning Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 2-23-2026
2-23-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff Historically Iraq [dinar] has always been above Kuwait [dinar] value…Today the value of the Kuwaiti dinar against the US dollar is $3.26…Historically Iraq was always a higher currency value than Kuwait…Undo what was done to lower the value of Iraq’s currency…OFAC sanctions, take the sanctions off, the currency value reinstates back to $3.22, put some inflation on that over 22 years, probably somewhere in the the high $3 range, just shy of $4. Read more…
Al-Maliki confirms he will continue to run for prime minister, disregarding American messages.
2-23-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed on Monday that he would not withdraw from the race for the position of Prime Minister of Iraq, noting that the American messages concerned the Iraqi state and not al-Maliki.
Al-Maliki said in an interview Read more…
Washington: Trump’s position is clear, and choosing Maliki will prompt a reassessment of the relationship between the two countries.
2-23-2026
Baghdad-Mail
The US Embassy in Baghdad commented on Monday on US President Donald Trump’s position regarding Nouri al-Maliki, the candidate of the Coordination Framework for the position of Prime Minister, noting that the latter’s selection would lead to a reassessment of bilateral relations Read more…
A new round of negotiations to join the World Trade Organization
2026/02/23
Iraq is continuing its technical and legislative preparations to complete its accession process to the World Trade Organization, a move reflecting its efforts to strengthen its integration into the global economy and create a more stable and attractive investment environment. The Ministry of Trade confirmed that work is progressing Read more…
Anticipation is high for the meeting of the coordinating framework to decide on the presidency and to have the final say regarding al-Maliki’s candidacy.
2-23-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Political circles are awaiting a meeting of the Coordination Framework to resolve the issue of the presidency, either by proceeding with a candidate agreed upon within the Kurdish bloc or by seeking a broader national consensus. The meeting will also address the issue of Nouri al-Maliki’s candidacy for prime minister, either by Read more…
Al-Saadi: Al-Maliki is still the coordinating framework’s candidate for the premiership
2-23-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Baqir al-Saadi confirmed on Monday that Nouri al-Maliki remains the candidate of the largest bloc in the Iraqi Parliament, denying leaks circulating in the past 24 hours.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, al-Saadi said, “Nouri al-Maliki is still the candidate Read more…
