Al-Dhari: Sunni forces clarify their position regarding Nouri al-Maliki, the candidate of the Coordination Framework for Prime Minister
4-16-2026
Al-Maalomah/Anbar…
A leader in the Azm Alliance, Mohammed al-Dhari, revealed today, Thursday, that Sunni forces, with the exception of the head of the Taqaddum Alliance, Mohammed al-Halbousi, do not oppose the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki, the Read more…
The framework is facing the zero hour… Will it decide on its candidate for the premiership next Saturday, or will the deadline be extended for the remaining ten days?
4-16-2026
Information / Report ..
Political and popular circles are turning their attention to the anticipated meeting of the Coordination Framework forces next Saturday, amid urgent questions about whether this meeting will represent the coup de grâce to end the deadlock in the prime ministership file, or whether it will Read more…
Source: Al-Halbousi spent $160 million to prevent the election of Barzani’s candidate for the presidency.
4-16-2026
Information/Baghdad…
A source in Anbar province revealed on Thursday that Mohammed al-Halbousi, head of the Progress Alliance, spent more than $160 million to prevent the election of Masoud Barzani’s candidate for the presidency.
The source told the Information Agency that “Mohammed al-Halbousi turned Read more…
The framework intensifies its discussions before Saturday’s decision… Al-Badri and Al-Sudani are the most likely candidates for the premiership.
2026-04-16
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The leadership of the Coordination Framework, which includes the ruling Shiite political forces in Iraq, is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting on Saturday at the home of Ammar al-Hakim, head of the National State Forces Alliance, to choose a candidate for the position of Prime Minister, especially Read more…
A $55 billion project to bypass the Strait of Hormuz… and Iraq is at the heart of the plan.
2026-04-16
Shafaq News – Middle East
Gulf states, including Iraq, are considering building an alternative oil pipeline network to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, at an estimated cost of $55 billion, amid escalating geopolitical risks, according to an analysis published by Read more…
America becomes a “major exporter” of oil for the first time since World War II
2026-04-16
Shafaq News – Follow-up
Reuters reported on Thursday that America has become a “major exporter” of oil for the first time since World War I due to events in the Middle East and disruptions to crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
Reuters reported that the United States almost became Read more…
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Pakistan confirms US and Iran are ready to hold talks
2026-04-16
Shafaq News – Islamabad
Pakistani Foreign Minister Tahir Andarabi announced on Thursday that the United States and Iran are ready to hold a round of talks in an attempt to reach an agreement to end the war, but he did not specify Read more…
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Exclusive: Maliki and Sudani resort to the 8/12 formula to resolve the prime ministerial candidate crisis
2026-04-16
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A source within the coordination framework revealed on Thursday the nature of the initial understandings reached regarding the selection of the next Prime Minister, indicating that the candidate who obtains two-thirds of the votes of the framework’s leaders wins the position, which requires Read more…
In numbers… Iraq is among the most stable Arab countries in terms of inflation rate in 2026
2026-04-16
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The International Monetary Fund’s 2026 forecast, released on Thursday, revealed a clear divergence in inflation rates among Arab countries, with Iraq maintaining a moderate level of around 3%, placing it among the most relatively stable Read more…
Washington expands blockade on Iranian ships to include weapons and ammunition
2026-04-16
Shafaq News – Washington
Reuters reported on Thursday that the US military has expanded its embargo on Iranian shipments to include smuggled materials such as weapons and ammunition.
The agency stated that “the US Navy is now subjecting ships suspected of Read more…
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SOMO Company: Loading of Iraqi oil at the Banias port onto tankers for export to European markets has begun.
2026-04-16
The State Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) announced on Thursday that it has begun loading Iraqi oil at the port of Banias onto tankers for export to European markets, stressing that it is working to find other outlets to maximize Iraqi exports. The company’s general manager, Ali Nizar, stated that “today the first tanker of Iraqi black oil, which was unloaded at Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-15-2026
4-15-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff What should you look for and observe when you go to schedule an exchange to give you the most bang for your buck? A dinar broker may charge a higher commission fee than a bank. I’m not bashing anyone or any brokers…Would I personally go to a broker to exchange? I wouldn’t. I prefer to go to a bank…I bank with one of the largest banks out there…Most large banks have private banks…My bank’s private bank has a minimum to enter in requirement of $10 million…The bank won’t make any money off of me from the angle of the exchange. They have to give me face value for it…They need to give me CBI value for it…They’re going to make a ton more money off of investing my money for me… Read more…
The first shipments of Iraqi fuel oil have begun being unloaded at the Banias terminal in preparation for export.
2026-04-15
The Syrian Petroleum Company announced the start of unloading the first shipments of Iraqi fuel oil at the Banias terminal in preparation for exporting it.
The company confirmed that this process represents an important Read more…
A third candidate looms on the horizon… The Supreme Council reveals the behind-the-scenes details of the framework’s division between Maliki and Sudani.
2026-04-15
A member of the political bureau of the Supreme Islamic Council, Amin al-Ghazi, revealed on Wednesday (April 15, 2026) the outlines of the division within the coordination framework regarding the selection of the next prime minister.
Al-Ghazi explained in a press statement that “the framework is still divided Read more…
“Important” understandings regarding the premiership postpone the framework meeting to Saturday
2026-04-15
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The coordinating framework decided on Wednesday evening to postpone its meeting scheduled for tonight until next Saturday after reaching “important” understandings regarding the leadership of the government.
A source close to the framework told Shafaq News Agency that “the leaders Read more…
Axios: Washington and Tehran negotiators close to a deal to end the war
2026-04-15
Shafaq News – Washington
The American news website Axios reported on Wednesday that American and Iranian negotiators came close to reaching a framework agreement to end the war during the first round of talks, amid attempts by both sides to bridge the remaining gaps and reach an agreement in the second round Read more…
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Reconstruction and Development: The government’s nominee is likely to be decided within two days.
4-15-2026
Al-Maalomah/Baghdad…
Ali al-Fatlawi, a leader in the Reconstruction and Development Bloc, indicated on Wednesday that the Coordination Framework is likely to reach a final agreement on the next prime minister during its meetings today or tomorrow. He also confirmed that there are no discussions regarding the reinstatement of the vice-presidential positions.
Al-Fatlawi told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “The leaders of the Coordination Framework have a serious Read more…
Coordination framework: Saturday’s meeting will decide the prime ministerial candidate.
4-15-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Abdul Samad al-Zarkoushi, a member of the Coordination Framework, confirmed on Wednesday that next Saturday’s meeting will officially decide on the candidate for the next prime minister.
Al-Zarkoushi told Al-Maalouma, “The forces within the Coordination Framework are determined Read more…
Al-Saadawi: The decision regarding the premiership rests on two names…no alternatives have been proposed.
4-15-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Member of the Reconstruction and Development Committee, Abdul Hadi al-Saadawi, revealed on Wednesday that the competition for the premiership has narrowed down to only two names, ruling out the possibility of any “compromise candidates” at this stage. Read more…
The moment of truth is approaching… Conflicting visions within the framework threaten to derail the government’s plans.
4-15-2026
Information / Report…
The corridors of the Coordination Framework continue to witness intense political activity, accompanied by clear conflicting positions and visions. This has become the “most difficult obstacle” preventing the final announcement of the candidate for the new prime minister.
Despite optimistic statements from some leaders about an imminent Read more…
