Egypt: We, along with Pakistan and Turkey, are conveying messages between the American and Iranian sides.
2026-03-26 04:53
Shafaq News – Cairo
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty confirmed on Thursday that his country, in cooperation with Pakistan and Turkey, is playing a mediating role to reduce tensions in the Middle East by conveying messages between America and Iran.
At a press conference held in Cairo, Abdel-Aati warned Read more…
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Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-25-2026
3-25-2026 Newshound Guru Militia Man First Iraqi oil tanker has crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the war. Two gas tankers successfully crossed towards India…These are clear signs energy infrastructure and trade routes are being actively protected and diversified. I think the light bulb should be coming on right now for all of us. You got liquid natural gas going through the Hormuz. You got Iraq’s first ship going through since the war started. Read more…
The French army is moving to open the Strait of Hormuz “away” from Washington’s plans.
2026-03-25 09:04
Shafaq News – Paris
Reuters revealed on Wednesday that the French military is moving to hold meetings with the armies of countries willing to open the Strait of Hormuz.
Reuters, quoting the French military, said that “the video conference between the French Chief of Staff and the military leaders who want to restore Read more…
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Iran responds to Trump’s negotiations: We have set 5 conditions for ending the war
2026-03-25 07:50
Shafaq News – Special Translation
Tehran announced on Wednesday its rejection of American proposals, which it described as “increasing demands,” to end the ongoing military conflict, stressing that the decision to stop the war rests solely with the Iranian leadership.
The Iranian Fars News Agency, in a report translated by Shafaq News Agency, Read more…
Iraq’s oil production has sharply declined as storage tanks fill up and exports through the Strait of Hormuz are disrupted.
2026-03-25 07:02
Shafaq News – Basra
Three Iraqi energy officials said on Wednesday that oil production has fallen sharply as the war in Iran continues, after oil tanks reached critically high levels and crude exports through the Strait of Hormuz became impossible.
Officials added, according to Reuters, that production at the main oil fields in Read more…
Al-Saadi: Iraqi oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz are on an upward trajectory.
3-25-2026
Information / Baghdad..
Former MP Baqir al-Saadi confirmed on Tuesday that Iraqi oil exports to international markets will take on an upward dimension in the coming weeks via the Strait of Hormuz.
Al-Saadi explained in his interview with Al-Maalouma that “there is important coordination between Baghdad and Tehran to provide safe passages for the movement of Iraqi oil tankers towards international markets, noting that the first tankers have already set off, and Read more…
Political movement: Washington is using various means to thwart any government formed by Maliki
3-25-2026
The head of the Wujud Movement, Muhammad Abu Sa’ida, confirmed that the Trump administration is seeking to create obstacles and use various means of pressure to ensure the failure of any government formed by Maliki in the coming phase.
Abu Sa’ida told Al-Ma’luma, “The American administration is well aware Read more…
A 15-point US plan to end the war with Iran
2026-03-25
Shafaq News – Washington
The New York Times revealed on Wednesday, citing officials familiar with the diplomatic process, that the United States has sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war in the Middle East, in a move reflecting the Trump administration’s efforts Read more…
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Exclusive: Washington blames Baghdad: It did not cooperate with us to protect its forces.
2026-03-25 00:19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A U.S. State Department official confirmed on Wednesday that the United States is focused on protecting its personnel and facilities in Iraq from attacks carried out by “Iranian-linked militias,” noting repeated requests to Iraqi authorities to provide Washington with accurate information about the locations of Iraqi security forces Read more…
Nechirvan Barzani: Tehran has admitted to “some mistake” in the bombing of Peshmerga forces, and we await the investigation.
2026-03-25 02:04
Shafaq News – Erbil
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani revealed on Wednesday that there had been official contact with the Iranian side following the recent attacks, confirming that Tehran had acknowledged that “some mistake” had occurred in targeting the Peshmerga forces and expressed its regret Read more…
Chinese shipping giant resumes bookings to Iraq and the Gulf despite tensions
2026-03-25 05:10
Shafaq News – Shanghai
China’s COSCO Shipping Lines announced on Wednesday that it has resumed accepting new bookings for general cargo containers bound for Iraq and the Gulf states, despite tensions in the Middle East.
The company stated in a memo to its clients that it “has resumed accepting new Read more…
Choosing the “powerful one”… Is Iran heading towards extremism or openness to the world?
3-25-2026
The appointment of Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr as Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council comes amidst escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran, including attacks targeting Revolutionary Guard bases, facilities, and leadership. This coincides with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s initial Read more…
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Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-24-2026
3-24-2026 Newshound Guru Sandy Ingram Right now Iraq is a long long ways from being safe. The military consultants now in Iraq are running for their lives and other military personnel from other countries are leaving the country. The US embassy has been attacked more than once in the last two weeks. Things are hot for people in Iraq. It’s not safe. But when it does become safe, when things calm down, we don’t know yet how the Central Bank of Iraq will interact with the IMF World Bank, United States, UK and NATO. They may decide, a revalue or adjustment of Iraq’s current currency could in fact improve global economics. If they come to that decision…things are going to happen real quick. If you don’t have a passport [and] if Iraq still has a closed currency situation [meaning no Forex], you’re going to miss out. Get your passport. Keep your hopes up. Keep your faith up…If Zimbabwe can do it, Iraq can do it… Read more…
Iraq faces its most serious financial test in decades; the collapse of oil exports threatens employee salaries.
3-24-2026
Information / Report..
The Iraqi economy is facing an unprecedented crisis after a sharp decline in oil exports as a result of regional tensions and the closure of vital shipping lanes, causing revenues to drop by up to 90%, in a direct blow to the main artery of the economy on which the country depends almost entirely.
According to economic data, Iraq’s exports have plummeted Read more…
Details of the Baghdad airport explosions: US munitions and equipment burned in preparation for a rapid withdrawal.
2026-03-24 05:53
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A security source reported on Tuesday that the explosions heard in the vicinity of Baghdad International Airport were the result of controlled detonations supervised by Iraqi forces.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that the site of the explosions is located near the diplomatic support headquarters inside the airport, explaining that Read more…
US-Iranian moves to end the war… and a meeting expected in Pakistan
2026-03-24 00:02
Shafaq News – Middle East
Yedioth Ahronoth reported on Tuesday that the United States has set the beginning of April as a possible date to end the war with Iran, at a time when talks between the two sides are expected to be held in Pakistan in the coming days.
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Israeli newspaper: Mojtaba Khamenei agreed to negotiate and end the war on Iranian terms
2026-03-24 00:21
Shafaq News – Middle East
On Tuesday, the Israeli newspaper Yediot Aharonot revealed the contents of a “secret” message exchanged between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and US envoy Steve Wittkopf.
The newspaper said the message included that Tehran had obtained the “approval Read more…
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Iran appoints Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr as Secretary of the National Security Council, succeeding Larijani.
2026-03-24 03:49
Shafaq News – Tehran
The Iranian presidency announced on Tuesday the appointment of Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr as secretary of the National Security Council.
The Iranian presidency stated that the decision stipulates assigning Zulqadr the duties of the Secretary-General of the Council, succeeding Ali Larijani, who was assassinated Read more…
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Yawar: False intelligence leads to targeting the Peshmerga
2026-03-24 05:31
Shafaq News – Sulaymaniyah
Military expert Jabbar Yawar confirmed on Tuesday that the targeting of Peshmerga forces in Soran district comes within the context of previous Iranian threats that preceded the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel, while stressing at the same time that it is based on false Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-23-2026
3-23-2026 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat …the Coordination Framework (an Iranian supported group) does not want al-Sudani as the next prime minister… He is bucking their control over Iraq. He wants Iraq to succeed while these others want status quo of an Iranian proxy puppet state. They liked the way it was and want the money to keep flowing. But if al-Sudani can get to the reinstatement their Iranian dream of a permanent Iraqi puppet state ends…But they may have to take al-Sudani as their candidate anyhow and this is the challenge that is going on. This is a pivotal point in Iraqi history…Can they break this Iranian stronghold in the politics of Iran? …With al-Sudani running the government and president Trump supporting him, this is about the only way we are going to see the reinstatement any time soon… Read more…
