Iraq ranked seventh among Arab countries in the 2026 naval fleet rankings.

Iraq ranked seventh among Arab countries in the 2026 naval fleet rankings.

2026-04-14

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq ranked seventh among Arab countries in a list attributed to the Global Firepower Index regarding the ranking of Arab countries in terms of naval fleet strength for 2026.

According to the list, Egypt came in first place in the Arab world, followed by Read more…

Two American minesweepers are heading towards the Strait of Hormuz.

Two American minesweepers are heading towards the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-04-14

Shafaq News – Washington
Two US minesweepers are heading to the Middle East on Tuesday as part of escalating military moves aimed at securing navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, amid continuing tensions in the region.

The US website “Wartime Zone” reported that the minesweepers Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-13-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-13-2026

4-13-2026 Intel Guru Reset Intelligence 15 days. Watch who gets nominated and how fast the cabinet forms. That’ll tell you everything about what’s actually been agreed to behind the scenes. Read more…

Axios: Iranians have proposed monitoring uranium enrichment instead of halting it completely (Update)

Axios: Iranians have proposed monitoring uranium enrichment instead of halting it completely (Update)

2026-04-13

Shafaq News – Washington
On Monday, the American website Axios revealed details of the negotiations in Pakistan, indicating that the Iranian negotiating delegation proposed monitoring uranium enrichment instead of halting it completely.

According to Axios, a US official said that the United States proposed that Iran Read more…

Syrian Finance Minister from Washington: The 2026 budget ends the era of “printing money”.

Syrian Finance Minister from Washington: The 2026 budget ends the era of “printing money”.

2026-04-13

Shafaq News – Washington
Mustafa Hashim
Syrian Finance Minister Yasser Barneh confirmed on Monday that Damascus has succeeded in establishing entirely new financial standards aimed at restoring international and local confidence in the national economy, noting that the 2026 budget Read more…

The US aircraft carrier “George Bush” in the Mediterranean Sea

The US aircraft carrier “George Bush” in the Mediterranean Sea

2026-04-13

Shafaq News – Middle East
International shipping data on Monday indicated that the US aircraft carrier “George H.W. Bush” is currently in the Mediterranean Sea.

Fox News reported that navigational data revealed the presence of the US aircraft carrier at the same time as Read more…

The Iranian president told the Pope

The Iranian president told the Pope

4-13-2026

The Iranian president told the Pope: I condemn the insult directed at you, and insulting Jesus Read more…

Iraqi factions set a “red line” for resuming operations against US interests.

Iraqi factions set a “red line” for resuming operations against US interests.

2026-04-13

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A leader in one of the armed factions confirmed on Monday that the decision to stop attacks against American interests inside Iraq and throughout the region is directly linked to the declared truce between Washington and Tehran, and any new targeting of Iran will witness an immediate Read more…

Global Tech supports Iraqi digital infrastructure with innovative solutions and global standards.

Global Tech supports Iraqi digital infrastructure with innovative solutions and global standards.

4-13-2026

Baghdad-Mail
GlobalTek , a professional solutions company, pledged to support the digital infrastructure in Iraq by providing innovative solutions that keep pace with global developments according to best global practices.

The company said in a statement that it “continues to consolidate its position Read more…

Awad: The process of selecting the prime minister is demanding and requires broad consensus.

Awad: The process of selecting the prime minister is demanding and requires broad consensus.

4-13-2026

Information/Baghdad..
The head of the Sadiqun parliamentary bloc, Uday Awad, described on Monday the stage of resolving the issue of the prime ministership as “pressuring,” stressing the need to form a government that enjoys broad political support Read more…

Until further notice, disagreements postpone the coordination framework meeting.

Until further notice, disagreements postpone the coordination framework meeting.

2026-04-13

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A political source reported on Monday that the meeting of the Coordination Framework scheduled for this evening has been postponed until further notice, noting that the postponement was due to Read more…

Exclusive: The religious authority reiterates its position: We will not interfere in the selection of the prime ministerial candidate.

Exclusive: The religious authority reiterates its position: We will not interfere in the selection of the prime ministerial candidate.

2026-04-13

Shafaq News – Najaf
The religious authority in Najaf reiterated on Monday its commitment not to interfere in the selection of the prime minister candidate, confirming its previous stance on this matter.

A source close to the religious authority told Shafaq News Agency that Read more…

Discussion on Iraq in Washington: Issues of sovereignty, politics, and economics

Discussion on Iraq in Washington: Issues of sovereignty, politics, and economics

2026-04-13

Shafaq News – Special Translation
Iraq has once again found itself caught in the middle of a conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has exposed the political and economic weaknesses in Iraq that have existed since the 2003 invasion, especially after Read more…

Financial shock in Iraq: March revenues not enough to pay salaries

Financial shock in Iraq: March revenues not enough to pay salaries

2026-04-13

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Financial expert Mahmoud Dagher warned on Monday of the repercussions of declining oil revenues in Iraq, considering that the Iraqi economy has become closer to a “salary economy,” which puts public finances under increasing pressure that may push the government to Read more…

“Reconstruction” anticipates the framework meeting: Al-Sudani to be Prime Minister for a second term within 48 hours

“Reconstruction” anticipates the framework meeting: Al-Sudani to be Prime Minister for a second term within 48 hours

2026-04-13

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Reconstruction and Development Coalition confirmed on Monday that its leader, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, could be tasked with forming the new Iraqi government within the next 48 hours.

Coalition leader Khalid Walid told Shafaq News Agency that “the Reconstruction and Development Coalition is strongly Read more…

Maliki sets conditions to obstruct Sudani’s second term… and the Popular Mobilization Forces enter the fray.

Maliki sets conditions to obstruct Sudani’s second term… and the Popular Mobilization Forces enter the fray.

2026-04-13

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Monday that Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, informed the leaders of the Coordination Framework of his readiness to withdraw his candidacy for the position of Prime Minister, in exchange for not nominating and renewing the term of the current Prime Minister, Read more…

US military: Any ship entering or leaving the blockaded area will be intercepted.

US military: Any ship entering or leaving the blockaded area will be intercepted.

2026-04-13

Shafaq News – Washington
The US military confirmed on Monday that it would intercept any vessel entering or leaving the blockaded area.

The US military said in a memo to mariners: Neutral vessels may be Read more…

The return of the vice presidents: A compromise proposal to appease Maliki and Halbousi

The return of the vice presidents: A compromise proposal to appease Maliki and Halbousi

2026-04-13

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Various political sources revealed on Monday a governmental and political movement to reactivate the position of the two vice presidents of the republic, with a proposal to assign the two positions to Nouri al-Maliki and Mohammed al-Halbousi as part of settlements aimed at Read more…

Electricity breakthrough in Kirkuk: “Al-Dibs transformer” restores power to vital facilities

Electricity breakthrough in Kirkuk: “Al-Dibs transformer” restores power to vital facilities

2026-04-13

Shafaq News – Kirkuk
A technical source in Kirkuk reported on Sunday that a new electrical transformer had arrived at the Dibis station northwest of the province to replace a secondary transformer that burned out two days ago, causing power outages in a number of vital Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-12-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-12-2026

4-12-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 There’s the possibility the “Global Currency Reset” might be what the “reset” Trump is taking about. But let’s clean it up. “Partial Global Currency Reset”. And let’s further clean it up…Iraqi dinar, Vietnamese dong, Indonesia rupee, Venezuela…It’s not all the currencies in the world that are resetting. Read more…