Trump: NATO allies have told us they do not want to get involved in a war against Iran
2026-03-17 08:39
Shafaq News – Washington
On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump revealed that most NATO countries were unwilling to participate in the war led by the US and Israel against Iran.
Trump said in a press statement, “Most of our NATO allies have informed us that they do not want to be involved in our military operation Read more…
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MP: The Strait of Hormuz is Iraq’s only lifeline, and halting exports would be an economic “catastrophe”.
3-17-2026
Information / Baghdad…
MP Duha al-Bahadli warned on Tuesday of the dangers of Iraq’s complete reliance on a single sea outlet for its oil exports, stressing that any conflict in the region would make the Iraqi economy the most affected due to the disruption of trade Read more…
New rocket attacks target the US embassy in Baghdad
2026-03-17
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A security source reported early Tuesday that new rocket attacks targeted the US embassy in Baghdad, and that air defense systems were activated to counter the attack inside the Green Zone.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that sirens and the sound of interceptions were Read more…
Iraqi oil exports have fallen by 70% due to the war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-03-17 02:05
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi oil exports saw a significant decline during the past week, amid escalating regional tensions, the ongoing US-Iranian war, and the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has broadly affected oil flows from the Middle East region.
According to data from Kpler, Iraq’s average exports of crude oil, condensates and Read more…
Between bonds and gold: An economic roadmap to protect Iraq’s funds from the shocks of regional conflict
2026-03-17 02:23
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Economic expert Mohammed Al-Hassani said on Tuesday that Iraq needs to reconsider the management of its foreign reserves, especially between US bonds and gold, in light of global economic fluctuations.
Al-Hassani told Shafaq News Agency that “US bonds remain an important liquidity Read more…
Katz: We killed Larijani and Soleimani
2026-03-17 02:29
Shafaq News – Middle East
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz announced on Tuesday the assassination of Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholam Reza Soleimani in airstrikes on the Iranian capital Tehran last night.
Katz said, in a conference monitored by Shafaq News Agency, that he and Israeli Read more…
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Following the announcement of his assassination, a message in Larijani’s handwriting and a new wave of Iranian missiles.
2026-03-17 02:55
Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian television reported on Tuesday that a new wave of missiles had been launched toward Israel, following an official announcement of the assassination of Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.
In a related development, an account attributed to Read more…
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Following his injury and reports of his transfer to Russia, Iran says Khamenei is well and preparing for a new speech.
2026-03-17 05:08
Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei confirmed on Tuesday that the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is in good health, indicating that he may deliver a new speech to the people soon.
“I can confirm that he is fine, and you have already heard about Read more…
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Washington: Oil tankers have begun crossing the Strait of Hormuz, and the war could end within weeks.
2026-03-17 05:00
Shafaq News – Washington
The White House economic adviser said on Tuesday that oil tankers had begun crossing the Strait of Hormuz, noting a “simple start to a flow” of ships in the waterway.
He added, in statements carried by American media, Read more…
Oil Minister: We are in contact with Iran to allow the passage of some Iraqi oil tankers.
2026-03-17
Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul Ghani Al-Sawad confirmed on Tuesday that the Iraqi government is in contact with the Iranian side to allow Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The Oil Minister stated in remarks that “there is communication Read more…
The Cabinet approves the Eid al-Fitr holiday starting from Wednesday until next Monday.
2026-03-17
The Cabinet decided today, Tuesday, to suspend official working hours on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, starting from Wednesday, March 18, 2026, until next Monday, March 23, 2026. The Media Office of the Prime Minister stated Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-16-2026
3-16-2026 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat There is a tremendous opportunity under the current president Trump administration to finally get this currency reform project done. We can see the writing is on the wall to reinstate the dinar but these Iranian issues must resolved first if the US is going to work with Iraq to rebuild its economy. Trump is not about to have American companies come into Iraq at the level needed to support the massive rebuilding of their economy without security and stability. We can clearly see these Iranian issues are coming to the forefront now and being exposed for what they really are. This is a good thing…a VERY GOOD thing! Read more…
The coordination framework postpones the decision on the prime ministership until the end of the war and grants the Sudanese government limited powers.
2026-03-16 10:13
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A source within the coordinating framework that brings together the ruling Shiite political forces in Iraq reported on Monday evening that the coalition leadership agreed to postpone deciding on a prime ministerial candidate until after the end of the ongoing regional war between the United States and Israel against Iran.
The source confirmed to Shafaq News Agency that “the leader of the State of Law Read more…
Parliamentary request to the Foreign Ministry to open a dialogue with Tehran regarding Iraqi tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
2026-03-16 00:59
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, MP Ali Saber Al-Kinani sent an official letter to Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, proposing the opening of a diplomatic dialogue with Iran regarding the crisis of Iraqi oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the document, which was reviewed Read more…
Maliki’s coalition criticizes the delay in resolving constitutional entitlements and warns of its repercussions on citizens.
3-16-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Zuhair al-Jalabi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed that the repercussions of the delay in forming the government and deciding on the presidencies are negatively affecting the people.
Al-Jalabi told Al-Maalomah, “The political parties in Iraq do not care about Read more…
Brent crude surpasses $106 a barrel amid market volatility
3-16-2026
Information/Follow-up…
Global oil prices hit a new high in the latest trading, with Brent crude, the global benchmark, jumping 2.88% to $106.11 a barrel.
Economic reports monitored by Al-Maalomah Agency stated that “US West Texas Intermediate crude also rose by 2.54%, recording Read more…
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Anbar United: The regional government’s stance on oil exports via Ceyhan is shameful and disgraceful.
3-16-2026
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Mohammed al-Dhari, a leader in the United Anbar Alliance, launched a scathing attack on the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) on Monday, describing its refusal to allow oil exports to Turkey via the Ceyhan port as “shameful and disgraceful.”
In a statement to Al-Maalomah News Agency, al-Dhari said, “The Kurdistan Regional Government, led by Masoud Barzani, refusing to Read more…
Iraqi oil announces export alternatives and confirms Kirkuk pipeline will be ready within a week
2026-03-16 01:13
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad revealed on Monday alternative plans for exporting oil in light of the halt in exports through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the “Kirkuk-Turkey” pipeline will be ready to operate within a week “without passing through Read more…
Iraq excluded from the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom… and an expert explains the repercussions
2026-03-16 02:56
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Heritage Foundation’s “Index of Economic Freedom 2026” report revealed that Iraq was not included in the ranking of countries this year, due to a lack of reliable economic data and a weak level of transparency necessary to calculate its scores, continuing its absence from the index since its last official assessment more than two decades ago. Read more…
After Tehran spoke of destroying it, Washington confirms the continuation of “Abraham Lincoln” operations.
2026-03-16 04:12
Shafaq News – Washington
On Monday, the US Central Command responded to statements by Iranian Armed Forces spokesman Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, who said that the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln had suffered what he described as a “historic defeat” and was forced to leave the theater of operations, asserting Read more…
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