Al-Hamami holds the Kurds responsible for obstructing the session to approve the president of the republic.

Al-Hamami holds the Kurds responsible for obstructing the session to approve the president of the republic.

2-2-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Arif al-Hamami held Kurdish parties responsible for obstructing the parliamentary session to elect the president, pointing out that the disagreements among the Kurds are behind the delay in resolving Read more…

The Sudanese bloc reveals the reason for the framework’s insistence on nominating Maliki for the premiership.

The Sudanese bloc reveals the reason for the framework’s insistence on nominating Maliki for the premiership.

2-2-2026

The Information Agency/Baghdad –
The Reconstruction and Development Bloc, headed by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, confirmed on Monday that the Coordination Framework’s insistence on its candidate, Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, stems from two main reasons: First, Read more…

The Kurdish political deadlock is at stake… The coordination framework intervenes to resolve the presidential crisis.

The Kurdish political deadlock is at stake… The coordination framework intervenes to resolve the presidential crisis.

2-2-2026

The crisis surrounding the election of the Iraqi president remains a major point of political deadlock in the country, following the failure of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) to Read more…

Global website: Iraq’s economy is poised for growth in 2026 despite challenges

Global website: Iraq’s economy is poised for growth in 2026 despite challenges

2026-02-02 01:44

Shafaq News – Washington
On Monday, the American website Visual Capitalist, which specializes in analyzing economic data and indicators, revealed its expectations regarding the growth of Iraq’s GDP during 2026, indicating that the expected growth rate will reach 3.6%.

The website stated in a report Read more…

Sulaymaniyah: The price of an ounce of gold drops by more than $200 in a matter of hours, leaving traders in a predicament

Sulaymaniyah: The price of an ounce of gold drops by more than $200 in a matter of hours, leaving traders in a predicament

2026-02-02 04:00

Shafaq News – Sulaymaniyah
On Monday, the gold and silver markets in the city of Sulaymaniyah witnessed a significant decline in prices, coinciding with a sharp drop in precious metals on global stock exchanges at the opening of trading.

An ounce of gold lost more than $200 in just a few hours, while precious metals suffered daily losses of nearly Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 2-1-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 2-1-2026

2-1-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff They’re past their constitutional period right now, the 30-day mark, of voting on and completing the step of the president, which is step two out of four within their government formation. Their constitutional period reached its deadline as of Wednesday the 28th. They’re now past that…When the formation of the government started, I told you Maliki is not going to get this. It will be Sudani…They stated [Maliki] is the top pick but Trump’s got some big cojones and came forward saying, ‘Hey, Iraq, you put Maliki in and we’re done helping you 100%.’ …Trump put a roadblock right in front of them…and it’s in limbo. Read more…

The date for the presidential election session has been revealed.

The date for the presidential election session has been revealed.

2026-02-01

Well-informed political sources revealed today, Sunday (February 1, 2026), that an agreement has been reached to set next Read more…

High Nassif attacks “political adolescents”: They want to nominate “the liar” and bring back the looting of funds.

High Nassif attacks “political adolescents”: They want to nominate “the liar” and bring back the looting of funds.

2-1-2026

Baghdad-Mail
MP Alia Nassif attacked on Sunday what she called “political adolescents” who want to nominate “Al-Kadhibi,” referring to former Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, while she directed a direct question to him: “Do you want the looting of money to return again?!” Read more…

Savaya responds to reports of his exclusion as US envoy to Iraq

Savaya responds to reports of his exclusion as US envoy to Iraq

2026/02/01

US envoy to Iraq Mark Savaya denied reports that he had been removed from his post.
This comes after Reuters quoted several sources as saying that he had been removed from the post, and that Tom Barrack would take over US affairs in Iraq in his place.

Savaya said: “Those reports are incorrect. I haven’t even started my job yet, so how Read more…

The coordinating framework confirms: There is no backing down from supporting Maliki, and we await today’s session to present him for forming the government.

The coordinating framework confirms: There is no backing down from supporting Maliki, and we await today’s session to present him for forming the government.

2-1-2026

The Information/Baghdad…
A member of the Coordination Framework, Uday Abdul-Hadi, confirmed on Sunday that the decision to support Nouri al-Maliki as the Framework’s candidate to form the next government is irrevocable. He indicated that they are awaiting the results of today’s session to officially nominate him.
Abdul-Hadi told Al-Maalouma, “The Coordination Framework’s meeting held Read more…

Washington’s veto and Baghdad’s entitlement: Will the framework break the constraints of foreign intervention?

Washington’s veto and Baghdad’s entitlement: Will the framework break the constraints of foreign intervention?

2-1-2026

Information/Report…
In what is arguably the most difficult test of the logic of “national sovereignty” in years, Shia forces in Iraq are finalizing a new governing formula, met with a frantic regional and international movement seeking to reshape the balance of power in Baghdad. While Washington’s “tweets” raise their heads, drawing red lines against the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki, the “Coordination Framework” has chosen to Read more…

Al-Dulaimi warns of an American plan to undermine the economy

Al-Dulaimi warns of an American plan to undermine the economy

2-1-2026

Al-Maalomah/Anbar…
Salam Ahmed al-Dulaimi, a leader in the United Anbar Alliance, warned on Sunday of an American plot targeting the Iraqi economy. He indicated that the US is seeking to influence the Central Bank’s operations and manipulate the dollar Read more…

The Central Bank of Iran introduces the 500,000 toman banknote with 11 security features.

The Central Bank of Iran introduces the 500,000 toman banknote with 11 security features.

2-1-2026

The Central Bank of Iran announced on Sunday that it will begin distributing the 500,000 toman banknote through the banking network starting February 1, 2026, after its printing was completed.
The bank stated in a press release, which was reviewed Read more…

Trump calls for Obama’s arrest and renews accusations of “Russian interference”

Trump calls for Obama’s arrest and renews accusations of “Russian interference”

2026-02-01

Shafaq News – Washington
On Sunday, US President Donald Trump called for the arrest of former US President Barack Obama amid an ongoing investigation into the 2020 presidential election, accusing him of being behind “fabricated” allegations regarding what is known as the “Russian interference” case in the US elections.

The American Conservative website quoted Trump as saying that “Obama tried to Read more…

Instead of Savaya, Trump is considering assigning Tom Barrack to the Iraq portfolio.

Instead of Savaya, Trump is considering assigning Tom Barrack to the Iraq portfolio.

2026-02-01 00:53

Shafaq News – Washington
Informed sources reported on Sunday that US President Donald Trump is considering assigning the Iraq file to Tom Barrack, instead of the current special envoy Mark Savaya.

Private sources told Shafaq News Agency that the US President has begun Read more…

The United Nations faces the risk of “imminent financial collapse”.

The United Nations faces the risk of “imminent financial collapse”.

2026-02-01 00:52

Shafaq News – New York
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned of the risk of an “imminent financial collapse” that the organization could face if member states continue to delay paying their financial contributions.

Guterres said the organization “faces imminent disaster Read more…

The Iraqi parliament fails once again to hold a session to elect a president.

The Iraqi parliament fails once again to hold a session to elect a president.

2026-02-01 01:17

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi parliament failed once again on Sunday to hold the session dedicated to electing the president of the republic, due to the failure of the two main Kurdish parties (the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan) to agree Read more…

Gamblers lose millions of dollars due to the war on Iran

Gamblers lose millions of dollars due to the war on Iran

2026-02-01 05:23

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Media outlets reported on Sunday that bettors on the American betting platform “Polymarket” lost tens of millions of dollars after predicting that the United States would launch military strikes against Iran.

Over the past few months, the market has seen millions of dollars in bets placed on Read more…

Parliamentarians are considering dissolving parliament due to the delay in the presidential election session.

Parliamentarians are considering dissolving parliament due to the delay in the presidential election session.

2026-02-01

Members of the House of Representatives revealed on Sunday their intention to dissolve Parliament if the failure to achieve a quorum for the session to elect the President of the Republic continues, after the constitutional deadline that ended on January 29 was violated. Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 1-31-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 1-31-2026

1-31-2026 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat …The constitutional process in Iraq has suffered another setback with the postponement of the presidential election session, despite the country nearing the end of the constitutional deadline…Thursday [1-29-2026] and they missed it…I will tell you what is going on in a few simple words: the election process is at a standstill since the US is not supporting what they are doing with these Iranian politicians getting elected or nominated for high offices. So they are scrambling and don’t know what to do now since they are long into the election process already… Read more…