The head of the Al-Azm Alliance: The US chargé d’affaires hinted at measures that could affect individuals and institutions… and the decision rests with the framework.
2026-02-21
The head of the Al-Azm Alliance, Muthanna Al-Samarrai, revealed on Saturday (February 21, 2026) the content of a message conveyed by the Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Baghdad, concerning how Washington will deal with the next Iraqi government if it does not Read more…
Al-Samarrai: Extending the current government’s term is “very difficult”… and Iraq cannot move forward with the international community without Washington.
2026-02-21
The head of the Al-Azm Alliance, Engineer Muthanna Al-Samarrai, said on Friday (February 20, 2026) that the option of extending the current government is “very difficult,” while stressing that Iraq cannot move forward with the international community without the United States of America, and emphasizing the need Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 2-20-2026
2-20-2026 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat …I cautioned everyone earlier in 2025 that the election was coming and the chaos that always prevails from it…I have not seen an election as worst as this one…As outside investors in the Iraqi dinar all we can do is hang in and watch this saga play out…Part of this process at some point is of course, the reinstatement of the dinar… Read more…
Hebrew newspaper: 390 fighter jets ready to attack Iran and a “target bank” has been identified.
2026-02-20 06:42
Shafaq News – Middle East
The Hebrew newspaper Yediot Aharonot revealed on Friday that Israel and the United States have allocated 390 fighter jets to be ready for any military operation against Iran, noting that a “target bank” has been identified inside Iran Read more…
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Al-Dhari announces the imminent formation of a new Sunni political bloc, independent of al-Samarrai.
2-20-2026
Information/Anbar..
Member of the United Anbar Alliance, Muhammad al-Dhari, revealed on Friday that a new Sunni political bloc is close to being formed in Iraq, independent of the head of the Azm Alliance, Muthanna al-Samarrai.
Al-Dhari indicated in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency that “the meeting Read more…
Transportation: The first phase of the Faw port will be opened according to a specific timetable.
2026/02/20
The Ministry of Transport revealed Thursday, the latest developments regarding the Grand Faw Port project, confirming that the opening of the first phase will take place according to specific timetables.
The Ministry’s media office said in a statement received by Al-Furat News: “The Faw Port project is going through stages that are consistent with the development road project, stressing that what remains of the work in the port is simple, Read more…
German Foreign Minister rejects Europe’s “separation” from America: We cannot protect ourselves
2026-02-20 00:55
Shafaq News – Berlin
German Foreign Minister Johannes Wadephul announced on Friday his rejection of the idea of the European Union becoming completely “separate and independent” from the United States, warning that Europe does not have the capacity Read more…
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Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 2-19-2026
2-19-2026 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat We know for a FACT that if this election had gone smoothly we would have been at the bank by now and this reinstatement completed. But…how can the CBI justify the reinstatement and the swap out of the notes in times like this instability not knowing the future even of the direction of the country. And we all know that if Maliki should be the next prime minister, Iraq would take a drastic direction down the toilet… Read more…
Exclusive: Washington reduces its diplomatic presence in Iraq and Gulf states amid tensions with Iran
2026-02-19 08:42
Shafaq News – Baghdad/Washington
Two Iraqi and American officials said on Thursday that the United States has reduced the number of its diplomatic staff at its missions in Iraq and some Gulf states, taking precautionary measures against the backdrop of escalating regional tensions, without disclosing details Read more…
Al-Azm renews its support for Maliki’s candidacy for Prime Minister
2-19-2026
Information/Anbar…
On Thursday, Fawaz Mohammed Al-Dulaimi, a leader in the Azm Alliance, renewed the alliance’s support for Nouri Al-Maliki, the candidate of the Coordination Framework, for the premiership.
Al-Dulaimi told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the Azm Alliance and prominent Sunni figures have expressed their readiness Read more…
A meeting of the coordinating framework is expected… Adherence to Maliki and a decision on the election of the President of the Republic.
2-19-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Political circles are anticipating a meeting of the Coordination Framework in the coming hours to finalize the selection of the Prime Minister and schedule a parliamentary session to elect the President of the Republic. This comes after Read more…
State of law: Maliki refuses to withdraw personally or move to the opposition
2-19-2026
Information / Baghdad…
Jassim Mohammed Jaafar, a leader in the State of Law Coalition, confirmed on Thursday that the nomination of the coalition’s leader, Nouri al-Maliki, for the position of Prime Minister was a decision made by a majority of the forces within the Coordination Framework.
Jaafar told the Information Agency, “The selection of al-Maliki as the candidate Read more…
MP: The coming days will determine the nomination of candidates for the presidency and ministers.
2-19-2026
The Information Agency / Baghdad…
MP Jassim Atwan confirmed on Thursday that the coming days will witness the resolution of the nominations for the presidency and prime ministership, stressing that this will contribute to ending the political deadlock plaguing the political Read more…
Politico: America is pressuring NATO to end its mission in Iraq.
2-19-2026
The Trump administration is pressuring NATO to radically recalibrate its relationships and end its mission in Iraq, according to a report published Thursday by the American newspaper Politico. Four diplomats stated that Washington’s efforts, which also include reducing Read more…
Officially, the European Union adopts the classification of the “Revolutionary Guard” as a terrorist organization.
2026-02-19 05:31
Shafaq News – Brussels
The European Union announced on Thursday that it had officially adopted the classification of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, following an agreement reached at a meeting of foreign Read more…
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The US military informs Trump of its readiness to strike Iran “as soon as possible”.
2026-02-19
Shafaq News – Washington
Senior national security officials have informed US President Donald Trump that the US military is ready to carry out possible strikes against Iran as early as Saturday, although the timeframe for any military action could extend beyond the weekend, according to Read more…
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The Iraqi Foreign Ministry clarifies the content of the “Washington message” if the framework adheres to Maliki.
2026-02-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement clarifying what was stated in a television interview with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, confirming that an oral message received by Iraq from the American side in Washington included an allusion to the possibility of Read more…
Kurdistan awaits the green light from Baghdad to launch the “National Bank” and pledges to grant loans.
2026-02-19 02:38
Shafaq News/Erbil
The Ministry of Finance and Economy in the Kurdistan Region stated on Thursday that the National Bank “Nishtiman Bank,” which is planned to be launched in the region, will provide loans and financial advances to employees and citizens, after completing the official approvals from the Central Bank of Iraq.
The legal advisor to the Ministry of Finance and Economy, Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 2-18-2026
2-18-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 I want Iraq to have an opportunity to raise the value of their currency. They’re not raising it because Iran steals everything with their political influence in parliament, in the banking sectors…I’m concerned we may have to do something physical. But I am grateful…the United States of America has the ability to make this very quickly… Read more…
Ministry of Trade: Umm Qasr silo dock reopened after a 10-year hiatus
2026-02-18
The Ministry of Trade announced on Wednesday the reopening of the Umm Qasr silo dock after a 10-year hiatus. Haider Al-Karawi, Director General of the Grain Trading Company, stated during the opening ceremony that “the silo dock in Umm Qasr dates back to the 1980s and is the only government port dedicated to grain Read more…
