Iraq continues loading a Greek oil tanker despite another being intercepted in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iraq continues loading a Greek oil tanker despite another being intercepted in the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-04-18

Shafaq News – Basra
An informed source confirmed on Saturday that a Greek oil tanker has continued loading crude oil from Basra ports since Friday, despite the Iranian Revolutionary Guard intercepting a ship loaded with Iraqi oil in the Strait of Hormuz.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that the tanker, which flies the Maltese Read more…

Ministry of Oil: We will resume exports from all fields within the next few days.

Ministry of Oil: We will resume exports from all fields within the next few days.

2026-04-18

The Ministry of Oil confirmed on Saturday that it will resume oil exports from all fields within the next few days. It indicated that expediting exports will foster stability and meet the demand Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-17-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-17-2026

4-17-2026 Intel/Newshound Frank26 They showed the Iraqi citizens…a 25,000 note and a 25 note in front of it [See Image Below]. That’s a lower note. I don’t know if that’s a new one. It could be an old one. But they’re telling the Iraqi citizens your 25k note is going to become 25 because you’re going to have purchasing power added to that 25… Read more…

Sudani calls for a “non-subservient” partnership with America and asserts: The real challenge lies in controlling weapons.

Sudani calls for a “non-subservient” partnership with America and asserts: The real challenge lies in controlling weapons.

2026-04-17

Shafaq News – Translation
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed that Iraq is moving towards a new phase of strategic partnership with the United States, stressing the need to move the relationship from crisis management to long-term cooperation based on Read more…

One vote remains… Al Jazeera sources suggest the name of the new Iraqi Prime Minister

One vote remains… Al Jazeera sources suggest the name of the new Iraqi Prime Minister

17/4/2026

Baghdad – After realizing the inability to reach a consensus on the selection of the new Iraqi Prime Minister, informed sources told Al Jazeera Net that the forces within the Coordination Framework , the bloc that holds the largest number of members in the Iraqi Parliament , are moving towards agreeing to pass the candidate for Prime Minister, Read more…

A member of the State of Law coalition: We will witness unprecedented unity within the framework on Saturday.

A member of the State of Law coalition: We will witness unprecedented unity within the framework on Saturday.

2026/04/17

Salah Boushi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed that the coordination framework is moving towards an unprecedented unity of position to resolve the issue of the premiership next Saturday.

During his appearance on the “Free Talk” program Read more…

The coordinating framework will hold a crucial meeting tomorrow to decide on the candidate for prime minister.

The coordinating framework will hold a crucial meeting tomorrow to decide on the candidate for prime minister.

4-17-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Abdul Samad al-Zarkoushi, a member of the Coordination Framework, confirmed on Friday that the Framework is determined to hold an important meeting tomorrow to decide on its candidate for the next prime minister.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, al-Zarkoushi said, “The Coordination Framework is Read more…

After announcing its reopening, Trump said: The Strait of Hormuz will remain blockaded.

After announcing its reopening, Trump said: The Strait of Hormuz will remain blockaded.

2026-04-17

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain blocked, after Tehran announced it was fully open to ships.

Trump said in a post on Truth Social that “Iran has just announced that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open and ready for full passage,” adding that “our process with Iran should Read more…

Following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices fell by 10%.

Following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices fell by 10%.

2026-04-17

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Oil prices fell by 10% in global markets on Friday afternoon after Iran announced it was reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial and other vessels.

Agence France-Presse reported that the price of a barrel of Brent North Sea crude for June delivery fell by 10.42% to Read more…

For the first time since the war, a tanker is in Basra ports to load two million barrels of Iraqi oil.

For the first time since the war, a tanker is in Basra ports to load two million barrels of Iraqi oil.

2026-04-17

Shafaq News – Basra
An informed source in Basra province reported on Friday afternoon that an oil tanker had arrived at Basra’s oil ports for the first time since the outbreak of war in the region at the end of February.

According to the source who spoke to Shafaq News Agency, the tanker will load Read more…

Germans are angry about continued support for Ukraine: Zelensky sees us as a “cash cow”

Germans are angry about continued support for Ukraine: Zelensky sees us as a “cash cow”

2026-04-17

Shafaq News – Berlin
German citizens have expressed their discontent with what they consider a “drain” on their country’s economy due to the aid Berlin is providing to Ukraine in its war with Russia, coinciding with energy supply shortages and other problems.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s statement, in which he described Read more…

Barak: We may reach normalization between Syria and Israel before Lebanon.

Barak: We may reach normalization between Syria and Israel before Lebanon.

2026-04-17

Shafaq News – Washington
US envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, confirmed on Friday that international efforts to achieve a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will proceed in gradual stages, stressing the need to review the failures of the 2024 agreement to avoid Read more…

Iran and the US reach an agreement, with expectations of a memorandum of understanding being signed within two months.

Iran and the US reach an agreement, with expectations of a memorandum of understanding being signed within two months.

2026-04-17

Shafaq News – Islamabad
A Pakistani source reported on Friday that Iran and the United States have reached a preliminary agreement and are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding within two months.

Reuters quoted the Pakistani source as saying Read more…

Al-Shar’a confirms the start of Iraqi oil exports via Syria

Al-Shar’a confirms the start of Iraqi oil exports via Syria

2026-04-17

Shafaq News – Antalya
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa confirmed on Friday that Iraq has already begun exporting oil shipments by land through Syrian territory towards the Mediterranean Sea, indicating his country’s ability to play a pivotal role Read more…

The Friday prayer leader of Najaf warns of “foreign threats” and urges Shiites to decide on the prime minister’s position.

The Friday prayer leader of Najaf warns of “foreign threats” and urges Shiites to decide on the prime minister’s position.

2026-04-17

Shafaq News – Najaf
On Friday, the Friday prayer leader of Najaf, Sadr al-Din al-Qubanchi, urged Shiite forces to expedite the nomination of their candidate for the position of Prime Minister and to proceed with Read more…

Iran: We announce the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels.

Iran: We announce the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels.

2026-04-17

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz was fully open after an agreement was reached to cease fire between Lebanon and Israel.

Araqchi said in a post on his account Read more…

Reuters: The United States and Iran may sign an agreement soon.

Reuters: The United States and Iran may sign an agreement soon.

2026-04-17

Reuters, citing a Pakistani source involved in mediation efforts between the United States and Iran, reported that the two countries may reach an agreement soon, as negotiations enter their final stages. According to Reuters, the Pakistani source stated on Friday that there has been progress Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-16-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-16-2026

4-16-2026 Intel Guru Reset Intelligence The 15-Day Fuse…started the constitutional countdown on April 11 when President Nizar Amedi took the oath. Article 76 gives the new president fifteen days to task the largest bloc’s nominee with forming a government. That deadline lands on or around April 26. A Saturday. Read more…

Trump: Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.

Trump: Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.

2026-04-16

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday evening a ten-day ceasefire in Lebanon, starting at 5 pm US time.

Trump said in a post on Truth Social: “I just had excellent talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Read more…

A deputy reveals the map of the division within the Coordination Framework between the Sudanese and Maliki factions.

A deputy reveals the map of the division within the Coordination Framework between the Sudanese and Maliki factions.

4-16-2026

Information / Follow-up…
Member of Parliament Murtada Al-Ibrahimi revealed today, Thursday, the map of alliances and political changes within the coordination framework regarding the file of naming the candidate of the largest bloc, stressing the existence of a division between three fronts that support Al-Maliki and Read more…