Barzani: Targeting civilians in Kurdistan is a “crime” and “blind hatred”

Barzani: Targeting civilians in Kurdistan is a “crime” and “blind hatred”

2026-04-07

Shafaq News – Erbil
Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani said on Tuesday that the Kurdistan region was subjected to an “unjustified” attack last night by an Iranian drone, which resulted in the death of civilians from the village of Zarkazwi in Erbil province.

Barzani added in a statement, Read more…

Al-Ubaidi denies that Al-Sadr approved Al-Maliki’s nomination for the new government.

Al-Ubaidi denies that Al-Sadr approved Al-Maliki’s nomination for the new government.

2026-04-07

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Salah al-Obeidi, the special representative of the leader of the Shiite National Movement (formerly the Sadr Movement), Muqtada al-Sadr, denied on Tuesday what has been circulating on social media about the latter’s approval of the nomination of the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, Read more…

Hours later… Shafaq News outlines scenarios following Trump’s deadline for Iran

Hours later… Shafaq News outlines scenarios following Trump’s deadline for Iran

2026-04-07

Shafaq News – Baghdad/Tehran
Hours separate us from the deadline set by US President Donald Trump for reaching an agreement with Iran that would lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, amid an accelerating US-Israeli military escalation, Read more…

A US congresswoman calls for the activation of Article 25 of the US Constitution against Trump, saying he is “crazy and unbalanced and must be impeached.”

A US congresswoman calls for the activation of Article 25 of the US Constitution against Trump, saying he is “crazy and unbalanced and must be impeached.”

2026-04-07

US Representative Ilhan Omar called for the immediate removal of President Donald Trump, describing him as a “crazy, unbalanced man,” following his threats to destroy Iranian infrastructure and return Iran to the “Stone Age.” Omar wrote in a post on the X platform: “This is unacceptable. The 25th Read more…

Hebat Al-Halbousi: The session to elect the President of the Republic will be held on schedule next Saturday.

Hebat Al-Halbousi: The session to elect the President of the Republic will be held on schedule next Saturday.

2026-04-07

The Speaker of Parliament, Hebat al-Halbousi, confirmed that the session to elect the President of the Republic will be held on schedule next Saturday.

The media department of the House of Representatives stated in a statement: “The House of Representatives Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-6-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-6-2026

4-6-2026 Newshound Guru Steve Iraq went from producing 3.3 million barrels of oil…to about 900,000 barrels of oil per day. That’s about a 70% decrease in oil. That’s a very very large problem if 80% of your countries revenue is through oil…They don’t even have the capability to borrow money to make up the difference because…they don’t have a parliament in place. They constitutionally can’t borrow money without a functioning government …Even though this sounds like Iraq is screwed I think this is actually going to play right into their hands in a positive way because they’re being forced to find alternative methods to export their oil…land routes. Read more…

The reason for blocking Telegram in Iraq has been revealed.

The reason for blocking Telegram in Iraq has been revealed.

2026-04-06

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A government source revealed on Monday the reasons for imposing the ban on the “Telegram” platform, stressing that the most important of these reasons is to stop Read more…

After the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, will Iraq capitalize on rising oil prices to revive its budget?

After the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, will Iraq capitalize on rising oil prices to revive its budget?

4-6-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Economic researcher Diaa Abdul Karim affirmed that Iraq has a significant opportunity to bolster state revenues and support the general budget in the coming period, given the current fluctuations in oil markets.
Abdul Karim told the Information Agency that “Iraq’s exemption and Read more…

Al-Youssef: Only 50 MPs have the freedom to make decisions within Parliament.

Al-Youssef: Only 50 MPs have the freedom to make decisions within Parliament.

4-6-2026

Information / Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Mukhtar al-Youssef revealed on Monday the dominance of political bloc leaders over majority decisions within Parliament, asserting that the number of MPs who possess the freedom to express themselves and vote independently does not exceed fifty.
Al-Youssef told Al-Maalouma, “The actual number of MPs capable of expressing their opinions free from the dictates of bloc leaders is very Read more…

Security, integrity, and finance first: Parliament prepares to vote on the most important committees.

Security, integrity, and finance first: Parliament prepares to vote on the most important committees.

4-6-2026

The Information Agency / Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Ahmed al-Shammari confirmed on Monday that Parliament intends to finalize the formation of the sovereign parliamentary committees during its sessions today and next Wednesday, paving the way for Read more…

Al-Saadi denies postponing the presidential election session and affirms proceeding with the constitutional entitlement.

Al-Saadi denies postponing the presidential election session and affirms proceeding with the constitutional entitlement.

4-6-2026

Information / Special..
MP Jawad Al-Saadi denied on Monday the postponement of next Saturday’s session dedicated to electing the President of the Republic.

Al-Saadi told Al-Maalouma that “the House of Representatives session scheduled for next Saturday to elect the President of the Republic will proceed Read more…

15 ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz “with Iranian permission” within 24 hours

15 ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz “with Iranian permission” within 24 hours

2026-04-06

Shafaq News – Tehran
The Iranian website Tabnak reported on Monday that only 15 ships had crossed the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, amid strict restrictions on maritime traffic.

The website, citing maritime sources, stated that the ships Read more…

A plan to end the war: “No nuclear weapons, no sanctions,” but Tehran refuses to open the Strait of Hormuz.

A plan to end the war: “No nuclear weapons, no sanctions,” but Tehran refuses to open the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-04-06

Shafaq News – Washington
Reuters, citing informed sources, revealed details of a proposed plan to halt the fighting between the United States and Iran, which is supposed to be decided on Monday. The plan includes an immediate ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and Tehran abandoning nuclear weapons in exchange for Read more…

Observatory: Iraq was able to purchase 80 oil tankers with its 2025 investment budget.

Observatory: Iraq was able to purchase 80 oil tankers with its 2025 investment budget.

2026-04-06

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Eco Iraq Observatory confirmed on Monday that the investment expenditures of the Ministry of Oil during one year are sufficient to purchase 80 oil tankers, indicating that Iraqi governments have not invested sufficiently Read more…

After being exempted from the Strait of Hormuz restrictions, Iraq urges its clients to submit oil loading schedules.

After being exempted from the Strait of Hormuz restrictions, Iraq urges its clients to submit oil loading schedules.

2026-04-06

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq’s State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) has urged its customers to expedite the submission of crude oil loading schedules within 24 hours, following Iraq’s exemption from any Iranian restrictions Read more…

The Peshmerga confirm that their headquarters in Erbil was attacked by a drone and hold Baghdad responsible.

The Peshmerga confirm that their headquarters in Erbil was attacked by a drone and hold Baghdad responsible.

2026-04-06

Shafaq News – Erbil
The Ministry of Peshmerga announced on Monday that its forces’ command headquarters in the Kurdistan Region was attacked by booby-trapped drones, accusing what it described as “outlawed terrorist groups” of being behind it.

The ministry said in a statement, received by Shafaq News Agency, that Read more…

The Iraqi Interior Ministry has detected 534 rumors since the beginning of the war.

The Iraqi Interior Ministry has detected 534 rumors since the beginning of the war.

2026-04-06

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced on Monday that it had recorded 534 rumors since the beginning of the ongoing regional war, while confirming that the security situation is stable and the borders are fully secured, with crime rates in the country decreasing.

The head of the Ministry’s Department of Relations and Media, Major General Read more…

Tehran intends to allow ships from friendly countries to pass through in exchange for fees.

Tehran intends to allow ships from friendly countries to pass through in exchange for fees.

2026-04-06

Shafaq News – Tehran
A senior Iranian official said on Monday that Tehran would allow ships from some friendly countries to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for paying security fees, as part of its efforts to obtain compensation Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-5-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-5-2026

4-5-2026 Intel Guru Reset Intelligence Iraq just lost 70% of its oil revenue overnight. March: $1.9 billion. February was $6.8 billion. Seven Basra oil fields shut down when Hormuz closed. Five trillion dinars needed just for May salaries. And analysts say the money runs out mid-May. But here’s what nobody is covering. Iraq actually has no legal authority to borrow… Government formation takes months. There is no borrowing mechanism. Meanwhile the parallel market is stretching. Street rate hit 1,545 dinars per dollar. Official rate is 1,310. That’s an 18% gap. And the second widest since 2003. The last time the gap exceeded 12%, the CBI changed the rate within weeks. February 2023. Moved from 1,460 to 1,310 overnight. No vote. No warning. The current gap is larger than the one that triggered that adjustment…The math doesn’t work at a program rate. Something gives before mid-May. Read more…

Al-Hashemi: There is no legitimate reason to form the committee between Iraq and the United States.

Al-Hashemi: There is no legitimate reason to form the committee between Iraq and the United States.

4-5-2026

Information/Special..
Political analyst Mahmoud Al-Hashemi expressed his surprise on Sunday at the formation of the joint security committee between Baghdad and Washington, noting the absence of any legitimate reason for its formation.

Al-Hashemi told Al-Maalouma News Agency, “We do not know a legitimate Read more…