The Victory Coalition discusses the framework criteria for selecting the prime minister… “Maliki is excluded.”
1-15-2026
Information/Special..
The spokesman for the Victory Coalition, Salam Al-Zubaidi, revealed a set of criteria approved by the coordination framework for selecting the next prime minister, noting that these specifications may not apply to some of the names put forward, including the leader of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri Al-Maliki.
Al-Zubaidi told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the coordination framework has Read more…
A new batch of US troops evacuated from Ain al-Asad base to Kuwait
1-15-2026
Al-Maalomah/Anbar –
A security source in Anbar province reported on Thursday that US forces evacuated another group of soldiers stationed at Ain al-Assad Air Base by air to Kuwait.
The source told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “US forces evacuated a group of soldiers from the base building Read more…
Prices are rising and the streets are in discontent… Sudanese taxes are burdening citizens and creating a confrontation with the incoming government.
1-15-2026
The Iraqi public is bewildered by the government’s recent decisions to raise taxes, impose tariffs, and increase customs duties on essential goods and commodities. This comes despite the government’s awareness of the dire living conditions faced by most Iraqis. Prime Minister al-Sudani’s decisions have been met with widespread criticism and rejection, with some political factions viewing them as an attempt to Read more…
Al-Saadi: Nasiriyah International Airport has entered its final stages and its opening is imminent.
1-15-2026
The former MP, Baqir al-Saadi, confirmed on Thursday that the Nasiriyah International Airport project has entered its final stages, anticipating its opening soon, making it the first airport to open this year.
Speaking to Al-Maalomah, al-Saadi said, “The Nasiriyah International Airport project has reached its final stage, which involves installing Read more…
Al-Shammari: The next government faces major challenges, but Al-Maliki has the will to overcome them.
1-15-2026
The former State of Law Coalition MP, Mohammed al-Shammari, confirmed on Thursday that there is a genuine political consensus on nominating Nouri al-Maliki for the position of Iraq’s next prime minister. He indicated that this agreement came as part of the recent understanding between Read more…
Ghadir: Maliki has not yet been decided as a candidate, and the political establishment is divided over the premiership.
1-15-2026
The Information Agency / Baghdad –
Political analyst Abbas Ghadeer confirmed on Thursday that the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki, the candidate of the Coordination Framework, remains undecided due to divisions within political blocs regarding his candidacy for the premiership. He indicated that Read more…
An American report states: “Iraq represents the most important arena for Iran, and its project will collapse as soon as it withdraws from it.”
2026-01-15 06:00
Shafaq News – Washington
An American newspaper described Iraq in a report as the “strategic center of gravity” for Iran, and the main platform through which it maintains its regional influence politically, militarily and economically, considering that Iraq is not just an arena for Iranian influence, and is more important than Read more…
Savaya opens files on suspicious funds in Iraq: a comprehensive review and anticipated sanctions
2026-01-15
Shafaq News – Washington
Mark Savaya, President Donald Trump’s envoy to Iraq, announced on Thursday that a comprehensive review of suspicious payments and financial transactions in Iraq is underway with the U.S. Treasury Department and the Office of Foreign Assets Control, along with Read more…
Iraq’s domestic public debt has decreased
2026-01-15 02:47
Shafaq News – Follow-up
The Central Bank of Iraq revealed on Thursday that domestic public debt decreased by the end of October 2025.
The bank said in an official statistic Read more…
In anticipation of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq is taking “urgent” steps to ensure oil exports.
2026-01-15 04:35
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A government source revealed on Thursday that the government is seeking alternative plans to export Iraqi oil in the event that the Strait of Hormuz is closed due to tensions in Iran.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the Iraqi government, in coordination with the ministries concerned with the energy file, is seeking to develop alternative Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 1-14-2026
1-14-2026 Newshound Guru Sandy Ingram Very disturbing news for you. Sudani suspended his bid for a second term as prime minister of Iraq. This is being reported by major news stations, but Sudani himself has not shown up to confirm this information. My hesitation is because it looks like Maliki is the top contender to be the next prime minister of Iraq. Read more…
Al-Hilali: Al-Sudani’s concession to Al-Maliki is a political precedent, and his support for a third term has become clear.
1-14-2026
The independent politician Ayed al-Hilali confirmed on Wednesday that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s concession to Nouri al-Maliki is a unique and unprecedented development in the political process, indicating that al-Sudani now clearly supports al-Maliki’s candidacy for a third term Read more…
Trump’s praise for Savaya: Does Trump see Iraq as “stubborn”? And what great work did his envoy do?
2026-01-14 | 01:11
SumerianNews-Politics:
The unexpected praise bestowed by the US President on his special envoy to Iraq Mark Savaya, during a speech in Michigan, raises questions about the reasons for the sudden praise he received during this speech, which was believed to be dedicated to Read more…
Among them is Iraq: The United States suspends visa issuance for 75 countries
2026-01-14 06:42
Shafaq News – Washington
The US State Department announced on Wednesday that it has suspended issuing visas to citizens of 75 countries, confirming that Iraq is among these countries.
American media outlets quoted the US State Department as saying that it had suspended issuing visas to citizens of 75 countries, including Read more…
A new bloc is on the horizon… Maliki’s coalition clarifies details of the State of Law and Reconstruction understandings.
1-14-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Jassim Mohammed Jaafar, a leading figure in the State of Law Coalition, confirmed on Wednesday that reports circulating about the formation of a new parliamentary bloc comprising the State of Law Coalition and the Reconstruction and Development Bloc are still in the discussion phase and have not yet reached a final decision. He explained that the matter is still subject to Read more…
US forces terminate the services of more than a thousand workers at Ain al-Asad base
1-14-2026
Al-Maalomah/Anbar…
A security source in Anbar province revealed on Wednesday that US forces have terminated the services of more than a thousand Iraqi workers employed as cleaners inside the Ain al-Assad base in western Anbar, due to reasons related to the troop reduction process.
The source told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “US forces terminated the services of Read more…
Al-Saadi: Al-Sudani’s concession to Al-Maliki ended the political deadlock
1-14-2026
The official spokesperson for the Badr parliamentary bloc, Zahraa Luqman al-Saadi, confirmed on Wednesday that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s withdrawal in favor of Nouri al-Maliki has completely ended the political deadlock. She indicated that the premiership has been decided in al-Maliki’s favor with Read more…
US forces remove surveillance balloons from Ain al-Asad base
1-14-2026
Information/Anbar..
A security source in Anbar province revealed on Wednesday that US forces had suddenly removed surveillance balloons surrounding the Ain al-Assad base in western Anbar.
The source told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “American forces suddenly removed all surveillance balloons Read more…
Trump decides to revoke US citizenship from “fraudsters”
2026-01-14
Shafaq News – Washington
The US administration intends to revoke the citizenship of any immigrant who holds the nationality of Somalia or any other country if they are convicted of defrauding citizens in the United States, according to President Trump.
“We will also revoke the citizenship of any immigrant who is a citizen of Somalia Read more…
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Iraq’s central bank’s foreign currency reserves have decreased.
2026-01-14 01:04
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Wednesday that its foreign currency reserves had decreased at the end of October of last year.
The bank said in an official statistic Read more…
