Al-Bayati: The meetings of the next 72 hours will determine the direction of the session to elect the President of the Republic.
4-8-2026
Information / Baghdad
MP Mohammed Al-Bayati confirmed on Wednesday that the meetings of the next 72 hours will be crucial in determining the direction of the April 11 session dedicated to electing the President of the Republic.
Al-Bayati told Al-Maalomah that “important meetings Read more…
Al-Muslawi: The framework movement is “positive” for deciding on the government candidate, and the presidential deadlock awaits Kurdish consensus.
4-8-2026
Information / Baghdad..
The spokesman for the Reconstruction and Building parliamentary bloc, Firas Al-Muslawi, confirmed on Wednesday that there is a “positive” atmosphere and advanced understandings within the coordination framework to resolve the issue of naming a candidate for prime minister, indicating that Read more…
Among them is the Oil and Gas Committee… The House of Representatives votes on a number of parliamentary committees
4-8-2026
The Iraqi Parliament voted today, Wednesday, on several parliamentary committees, including the Oil, Gas, and Natural Resources Committee.
The Parliament’s Media Office stated in a press release Read more…
After a 40-day suspension, Iraq resumes air traffic and reopens its airspace starting today.
2026-04-08
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced on Wednesday the reopening of Iraqi airspace and all airports to air traffic.
Bankin Rikani, the acting head of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority, said Read more…
Optimistic estimates: Iraqi oil production to recover to 4 million barrels in 6 months
2026-04-08
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Economic expert Mohammed Al-Hassani confirmed on Wednesday that Iraq possesses the technical and logistical capabilities to restore its previous oil production levels within a record time, based on the limited damage inflicted Read more…
Iranian currency rises in Kurdistan markets after easing tensions with the US
2026-04-08
Shafaq News – Erbil/Sulaimaniyah
The Iranian rial rose against the dollar as the Erbil Stock Exchange opened in the Kurdistan Region, amid economic expectations of further improvement in the Iranian currency following the easing of tensions between Iran and the United States.
The US dollar fell against the Iraqi dinar, while the Read more…
Presidential election session: Al-Hikma expects a change in the landscape, while the Kurdistan Alliance links participation to consensus.
2026-04-08
Shafaq News – Baghdad
MP Zaidoun Al-Nabhani, from the Al-Hikma Movement, stressed on Wednesday the importance of the House of Representatives session scheduled for Saturday, April 11, considering that it may change the political landscape by Read more…
In numbers… The US Chief of Staff reveals “for the first time” the extent of the “destruction” of Iranian capabilities
2026-04-08
Shafaq News – Washington/ Mustafa Hashim
In a detailed military statement, the first of its kind, the Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Keane, revealed the final tally of the 38-day “Epic Fury” operation, confirming that the joint forces Read more…
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The Minister of Finance chairs a meeting to implement the ASYCUDA system in Kurdistan and unify customs procedures.
2026-04-08
Finance Minister Taif Sami chaired a meeting on Wednesday (April 8, 2026) to implement the ASYCUDA system in Kurdistan and unify customs procedures.
The ministry said in a statement that “Finance Minister Taif Sami today Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-7-2026
4-7-2026 Newshound Guru Steve Right now there is a gap of roughly 20% between the actual exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar and what the people are paying for it on the street. The official exchange rate according to the CBI is about 1310 dinars to $1. On the secondary market the dinar is trading about 1545 dinars to the US dollar…The last time that happened…the central bank was forced to intervenes and change the rate. I’m not saying this signals a revaluation tomorrow or this month or anytime soon. But what this is telling us is Iraq is being forced to make some monetary changes in the near future. Read more…
A draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz failed after a Russian and Chinese veto in the Security Council.
4-7-2026
The UN Security Council failed on Tuesday to pass a draft resolution to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz after Russia and China vetoed it.
Bahrain, an elected member of the Council, along with the Gulf states and Jordan, initiated Read more…
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American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad released
2026-04-07
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Kataib Hezbollah announced on Tuesday the release of American journalist Shelley Kittleson, who was kidnapped in the Iraqi capital Baghdad a week ago, and instructed her to Read more…
The Ministry of Transport announces the imminent opening of the submerged tunnel.
2026/04/07
The Ministry of Transport announced the imminent launch of the submerged tunnel within the Grand Faw Port project.
In a press statement, the director of the ministry’s media office, Maitham Al-Safi, said that the tunnel works have reached their final stages, as it is currently Read more…
The coordination framework reveals a “nighttime” meeting that ended with “condemnations”.
2026-04-07
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Coordination Framework announced today, Tuesday, that it held its meeting No. (270) on Monday evening, April 6, 2026, at Haider al-Abadi’s office, to discuss Read more…
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War: Possible targeting of Iranian infrastructure… and the regime faces a choice between submission or collapse.
2026-04-07
Shafaq News – Washington/ Mustafa Hashim
Tom Harb, director of the American Middle East Coalition for Democracy and a prominent member of the Republican Party, revealed on Tuesday the outlines of the expected American strategy towards Tehran, stressing that the Iranian regime is now facing an inevitable confrontation with President Donald Trump’s 15 conditions, warning that failure to respond Read more…
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Data: Iraq did not buy gold in 2026
2026-04-07
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The latest official global gold reserves data for April 2026 shows that Iraq has not recorded any gold purchases since the beginning of 2026, while maintaining its position in the global ranking.
Iraq ranked 28th globally and third in the Arab world during Read more…
Shafaq News investigates: The stumbling of the tenth Iraqi government exposes a “structural crisis” that has persisted for years.
2026-04-07
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq has been in a state of “blatant constitutional violation” for 69 days since the election of the President of the Republic, and then the appointment of the tenth Iraqi Prime Minister since 2003, amid political and popular aspirations awaiting the parliament session on April 11 (in 4 days), which is supposed to Read more…
An oil pipeline exploded north of Kirkuk due to pumping pressure.
2026-04-07
Shafaq News – Kirkuk
A security source reported on Tuesday that an explosion occurred in an oil pipeline in the southern Bai Hassan area, north of Kirkuk province, due to excessive pressure during pumping operations, raising concerns about the recurrence of such incidents in oil infrastructure.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that the explosion caused Read more…
Parliamentarian: The session to elect the President of the Republic will proceed as scheduled, and absence will cost one million dinars.
2026-04-07
Shafaq News – Baghdad
MP Nour Al-Bajari, from the “Al-Hasam” parliamentary bloc, confirmed on Tuesday that the Speaker of Parliament informed members of Parliament during Monday’s session that next Saturday’s session, dedicated to electing the President of the Republic, will proceed as scheduled and will be held on time. Read more…
2025 statistics: Iraq ranks second in the Arab world in terms of reliance on “cash”
2026-04-07
Shafaq News – Bern
Iraq continues to rely heavily on “cash payments” in daily transactions for the year 2025, ranking highly among Arab countries according to forex.se.
Iraq’s reliance on cash, at a rate of up to Read more…
