The Speaker of Parliament has directed the publication of the names of those absent from the session to elect the President of the Republic.
4-11-2026
The Iraqi Parliament’s leadership directed on Saturday that the names of MPs absent from the session to elect the president be published.
An Al-Maalomah correspondent reported that “the Speaker of Parliament directed the publication of the names of MPs absent Read more…
Al-Bayati: Strong indications that the election of the President of the Republic will be decided during today’s session
4-11-2026
Information/Baghdad…
MP Mohammed al-Bayati confirmed on Saturday that all indicators point towards the election of the President of the Republic during today’s parliamentary session.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, al-Bayati said, “Today’s session has a quorum, with Read more…
“Distrust prevails”: The Washington Post reports on the talks between Iran and the United States
4-11-2026
The Washington Post reported on Saturday that long – awaited talks are set to begin in Islamabad, where the United States and Iran are seeking a way to end the war. The Iranian and American delegations arrived in Islamabad for talks on ending the war in Iran, days after Read more…
US media: Mojtaba Khamenei granted Qalibaf full authority to negotiate
2026-04-11
Shafaq News – Follow-up
The New York Times reported on Saturday that the Iranian delegation currently in Pakistan has full authority to make decisions in Islamabad and is not required to consult with Tehran “given the sensitive and crucial nature Read more…
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Meeting of the two Kurdish parties in Baghdad to discuss the selection of the Iraqi president
2026-04-11
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A parliamentary source reported on Saturday that the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan held a meeting in Baghdad to discuss the issue of choosing the president of the republic and the distribution of positions Read more…
The Iraqi parliament is holding a session to elect the president of the republic amid competition from 16 candidates for the position (update)
2026-04-11
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi parliament began its session on Saturday to vote on a new president for the country, amid objections from some political forces due to the lack of consensus that usually precedes important and sensitive sessions.
A correspondent for Shafaq News Agency said that Parliament Speaker Read more…
Ahead of the Islamabad negotiations, ships and oil tankers are heading towards the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-04-11
Shafaq News – Tehran
Shipping data and media reports on Saturday showed movements of ships and oil tankers toward the Strait of Hormuz, ahead of the start of negotiations between the United States and Iran in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad.
CNN reported that “a number of ships began heading Read more…
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The “Rights” parliamentary bloc joins the ranks of those boycotting the session to elect the President of the Republic.
2026-04-11
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The “Rights” parliamentary bloc announced on Saturday that it was joining the blocs boycotting the House of Representatives session dedicated to electing the President of the Republic.
Parliamentary sources told Shafaq News Agency that the number of attendees Read more…
“Giant” tankers carrying Saudi and Iraqi oil leave the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz
2026-04-11
Shafaq News – Follow-up
Three supertankers carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia and Iraq were seen leaving the Arabian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday morning, indicating a “significant” increase Read more…
Parliament fails in the first round to elect a president and goes to the second round
2026-04-11
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi parliament failed on Saturday to elect a president, as no candidate secured the required two-thirds majority in the first round of voting for the position.
Four candidates competed: Nizar Amidi from the Patriotic Union Read more…
Trump: We have begun clearing the Strait of Hormuz of mines.
2026-04-11
Trump – We have begun clearing the Strait of Hormuz of mines
Shafaq News – Middle East
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday the start of clearing the Strait of Hormuz of mines, while stressing that the clearing is a service to countries including China, Japan, South Korea, France and Germany.
Trump said that Iran’s navy and air force had disappeared Read more…
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First since the start of the war: US Navy ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz
2026-04-11
Shafaq News – Middle East
The American news website Axios reported on Saturday that US Navy ships had passed through the Strait of Hormuz that day.
Axios quoted a US official as saying that “US Navy ships crossed Read more…
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Al-Araji: The coordination framework has not yet decided on the government candidate.
2026-04-11 05:23
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The head of the “Reconstruction and Development” bloc, Bahaa al-Araji, suggested on Saturday that the parliamentary session dedicated to electing the president of the republic would likely go to a second round, while noting that the coordination framework had not yet decided on its candidate Read more…
The House of Representatives holds a session to elect the President of the Republic
2026-04-11
The House of Representatives held its regular session today, Saturday, to elect the President of the Republic. The Media Department stated in a statement that “the Speaker of the House of Representatives opened the proceedings of session number (17) of the sixth electoral term, the first legislative Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-10-2026
4-10-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] OMAR: The Popular Mobilization Force is here in our country from Iran…It is the United States of America that is bombing inside of Iraq in our country. We can hear the bombs and we see the fireworks and the guns…The USA has been bombing like crazy here in Iraq, hitting all the militia area and the Popular Mobilization Forces. They are definitely hitting them hard. That is what we are hearing for the last 12 hours. FRANK: It has to be done. We have to go in there and get rid of them…War is very scary… Read more…
24-hour alert: Trump threatens to resume military operations against Iran if negotiations falter.
2026-04-10
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to resume military operations against Iran if peace talks with the Iranian side, mediated by Pakistan and scheduled to be held in the capital Islamabad on Read more…
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Three Kurdish blocs announce their participation in the session to elect the President of the Republic
2026-04-10
Three Kurdish blocs announced on Friday their participation in the session to elect the president of the republic. In a joint statement issued by the National Position Movement, the Kurdistan Islamic Union, and the Kurdistan Justice Group, the blocs stated, “Based on our Read more…
Qutaiba: Five pressing points that will ensure the success of tomorrow’s session to elect the President of the Republic
4-10-2026
Information/Baghdad…
MP Mohammed Qutaiba confirmed on Friday that five pressing factors necessitate the success of tomorrow’s session dedicated to electing the president of the republic.
Qutaiba told Al-Maalouma, “Tomorrow’s parliamentary session is dedicated to Read more…
Trump opens up new fronts against him… Cuban President: We are open to dialogue with Washington without preconditions
4-10-2026
Information/Follow-up…
President Miguel Diaz-Canel affirmed that his country is open to holding talks with the United States on various issues, provided that they take place without any preconditions, including those related to Read more…
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Al-Saadi: Al-Maliki is the only candidate for the next prime ministership
4-10-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Baqir al-Saadi confirmed on Friday that Nouri al-Maliki is the sole candidate of the Coordination Framework Forces to assume the premiership of the next government.
Speaking to Information, al-Saadi stated, “The Coordination Framework Forces remain committed Read more…
