From Basra to Ceyhan: A long road to exporting 90,000 barrels per day

From Basra to Ceyhan: A long road to exporting 90,000 barrels per day

2026-04-05

Shafaq News – Kirkuk
Oil sources revealed on Sunday that quantities of Basra crude oil have begun to be transported to Kirkuk province, in preparation for exporting it via the Kurdistan Region pipeline towards the Turkish port of Ceyhan, in an effort to Read more…

Al-Saadi: The coordination framework is moving to break the “stalemate” in Kurdish negotiations and resolve the presidential issue.

Al-Saadi: The coordination framework is moving to break the “stalemate” in Kurdish negotiations and resolve the presidential issue.

4-5-2026

The Information/Baghdad…
MP Ahmed al-Saadi revealed on Sunday a new initiative led by the Coordination Framework towards the Kurdish parties, aimed at resolving the issue of electing the president and completing the stalled constitutional requirements.
Al-Saadi told Al-Maalouma that “the forces of the Coordination Framework are Read more…

Al-Marsoumi reveals details of the distribution of foreign reserves of the Central Bank of Iraq

Al-Marsoumi reveals details of the distribution of foreign reserves of the Central Bank of Iraq

4-5-2026

Information / Baghdad…
Economic expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi revealed on Sunday details of the Central Bank of Iraq’s foreign reserves up to the end of 2025, totaling $97.432 billion.
Al-Marsoumi explained in a post followed by the Information Agency that “gold stored at the London Gold House constitutes approximately Read more…

The presidential seat is caught between the fangs of foreign powers and the silence of the domestic population… Who holds the reins of power?

The presidential seat is caught between the fangs of foreign powers and the silence of the domestic population… Who holds the reins of power?

4-5-2026

Information / Report…
While popular and political circles await the white smoke of “consensus” to announce a resolution to the presidential issue, the uncertainty of postponement has returned to cast its shadow Read more…

Jaafar: There is no quorum for the presidential election session, and the aggression against Iran has “frozen” the entitlements.

Jaafar: There is no quorum for the presidential election session, and the aggression against Iran has “frozen” the entitlements.

4-5-2026

The Secretary – General of the Iraqi Turkmen Islamic Party, former MP Jassim Mohammed Jaafar, revealed on Sunday that achieving a quorum for the upcoming presidential election session would be impossible, suggesting it would Read more…

First Iraqi oil tanker to cross the Strait of Hormuz after the Iranian exemption

First Iraqi oil tanker to cross the Strait of Hormuz after the Iranian exemption

2026-04-05 05:41

Shafaq News – Middle East
Bloomberg reported on Sunday that an oil tanker carrying Iraqi crude appeared to be crossing the Strait of Hormuz, a day after Iran announced it was granting Iraq a special exemption to Read more…

US commandos deep inside Iran: Details of the rescue of the second pilot

US commandos deep inside Iran: Details of the rescue of the second pilot

2026-04-05 01:04

Shafaq News – Tehran/Washington
American media reports on Sunday revealed details of a rescue operation carried out by US special forces inside Iran to recover a weapons systems officer from the crew of an F-15E fighter jet that was shot down in Read more…

In numbers… Iraq is among the top 5 Arab economies in 2026

In numbers… Iraq is among the top 5 Arab economies in 2026

2026-04-05 03:15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq ranked highly in the list of the largest Arab economies for 2026, according to the purchasing power parity criterion, based on the latest data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Iraq came in fifth place in the Arab world, recording about $739.1 billion, Read more…

Iraq thanks Iran for allowing oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz

Iraq thanks Iran for allowing oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz

2026-04-05 05:18

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq on Sunday expressed its gratitude to Iran for allowing Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing the importance of continued cooperation to ensure Read more…

Trump, addressing the Iranians: Open the damned strait or you will live in hell.

Trump, addressing the Iranians: Open the damned strait or you will live in hell.

2026-04-05 05:06

Shafaq News – Washington
On Sunday, US President Donald Trump revealed new details about the rescue operation of an F-15 fighter jet crew member inside Iran, confirming that the operation was carried out during the day and lasted seven hours deep in the Iranian mountains.

Trump said via Truth Social: “We rescued one of our F-15 crew members, a very brave and seriously wounded officer, Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-4-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-4-2026

4-4-2026 Newshound Guru Steve There’s a lot Iraq is being forced to deal with right now. I’m believing that is for a specific reason. The dinar revaluation being one of those reasons. Because if nothing changes, I don’t think Iraq has that much time. Unless they get these things under control their country is going to fall apart…I don’t believe that’s the case… Everything we’re seeing is putting the pressure on Iraq that was needed to force them to level up and stop kicking the can down the road. I think we are in very very exciting times. Read more…

Rubio: Soleimani’s relative and daughter are pro-Iran and live in luxury in America.

Rubio: Soleimani’s relative and daughter are pro-Iran and live in luxury in America.

2026-04-04 08:46

Shafaq News – Washington
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Saturday that the niece of the late Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, and her daughter, were green card holders and living comfortably in the United States, following the US State Department’s announcement of their arrest Read more…

A positive appearance: Exchange rate stability reflects the strength of reserves and the flow of goods.

A positive appearance: Exchange rate stability reflects the strength of reserves and the flow of goods.

2026/04/04

The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed on Saturday that the stability of exchange rates in the local market reflects positive indicators, while pointing out that the strength of Read more…

A member of parliament warns of the dangers of delaying the presidential elections and continuing the cycle of postponement.

A member of parliament warns of the dangers of delaying the presidential elections and continuing the cycle of postponement.

4-4-2026

The Information Agency / Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Abboud al-Issawi confirmed on Saturday that there has been a decline in the progress toward resolving the presidential and cabinet appointments before the April 11th parliamentary session. He warned Read more…

MP: No vote on the president without a pledge to hand over wanted individuals in the region

MP: No vote on the president without a pledge to hand over wanted individuals in the region

4-4-2026

Information / Baghdad..
MP Ahmed Shaheed Al-Shammari confirmed on Saturday that there is a parliamentary movement to make the election of the President of the Republic conditional on his pledge to Read more…

MP: Forming a government without the input of the street will deprive it of legitimacy

MP: Forming a government without the input of the street will deprive it of legitimacy

4-4-2026

Information / Baghdad..
MP Hussein Saheb, from the Ishraqa Kanoun Movement, warned on Saturday of the repercussions of delaying the formation of a national government that meets the aspirations of Iraqis, noting that Read more…

America exports $357 million worth of agricultural products to Iraq during 2025

America exports $357 million worth of agricultural products to Iraq during 2025

2026-04-04 01:39

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that U.S. exports of agricultural products to Iraq amounted to $357 million in 2025.

The ministry stated that agricultural and animal products exported to Iraq Read more…

For the second time, war disrupts Iranian gas supplies to Iraq.

For the second time, war disrupts Iranian gas supplies to Iraq.

2026-04-04 05:43

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity announced on Saturday a significant decline in gas supplies coming from Iran to the country during the current period, attributing this to regional circumstances and the ongoing war in Iran.

The ministry spokesman, Read more…

Telegram has been discontinued within federal institutions but continues to be used in the Kurdistan Region.

Telegram has been discontinued within federal institutions but continues to be used in the Kurdistan Region.

2026-04-04

The Technology for Peace platform revealed yesterday, Friday, April 3, 2026, that the Telegram application has stopped working within institutions and departments affiliated with the federal government.

The platform noted in a post Read more…

Iran is establishing a new system for crossing the Strait of Hormuz, dividing countries based on their relationship with Iran.

Iran is establishing a new system for crossing the Strait of Hormuz, dividing countries based on their relationship with Iran.

2026-04-04

Al Jazeera English has revealed details of a new system prepared by Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz and allow ships to enter the strait according to the official relationship with Iran.

According to the network, the new system will divide the world’s countries into three categories: “hostile, neutral, and friendly.” Neutral countries will be Read more…