Amid threats of US tariffs, Iraq remains the largest importer of Iranian goods, with purchases totaling $10 billion.
2026-01-14 02:09
Shafaq News – Follow-up
In recent days, the United States announced that any country that conducts trade with Iran will face a 25% tariff on its trade with the United States, a move that could include Iraq, which is among the Arab countries most closely linked to trade with Tehran.
The US decision comes at a time when Iran is witnessing its largest anti-government Read more…
Kurdistan Region demands seven months’ salary from Baghdad and suggests extending the oil agreement: unless there are objections.
2026-01-14 02:13
Shafaq News – Erbil
The Kurdistan Regional Government announced on Wednesday that it will demand the next federal government fund the salaries of seven months that have not been paid to public sector employees and workers in the region over the past three years, while expecting an extension of the agreement concluded between Erbil and Baghdad regarding Kurdistan’s oil exports. Read more…
The Iraqi parliament announces only 15 names that meet the requirements for candidacy for the position of President of the Republic.
2026-01-14 04:30
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Presidency of the Iraqi Parliament announced today, Wednesday, the names of the candidates who met the legal requirements to run for the position of President of the Republic of Iraq, based on the provisions of Article (4) of the Law on the Provisions of Nomination for the Position No. (8) of 2012.
The Presidency stated in an official announcement, Read more…
Maliki to Harris: The need to “control weapons” and complete constitutional requirements
2026-01-14 05:38
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Wednesday, Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, stressed to Joshua Harris, the acting US ambassador to Iraq, the need to restrict weapons, and also discussed with him the issue of constitutional entitlements.
This came during Al-Maliki’s reception of Harris at his office today. According to Read more…
Iran threatens to bomb US bases, and calls for help are made from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
2026-01-14
Tehran has warned countries in the region that it will bomb US military bases in those countries if it is attacked by the US, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing a senior Iranian official. The official stated that “Tehran has informed countries in the region, from Saudi Arabia and the UAE to Turkey, that US bases in those countries Read more…
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Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 1-13-2026
1-13-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 What did we need in order for the new exchange rate to come out? What did we need for purchasing power to be given to the Iraqi citizens through lifting the three zeros of the exchange rate? Security and stability. From what? From Iran and the Iranian influence inside of the government and banks of Iraq… Read more…
Between the “Sudanese concession” and the ambiguity of the framework’s position… are the political forces heading towards a decisive resolution or a compromise?
1-13-2026
The formation of the new government, particularly the prime ministership, remains shrouded in political ambiguity, amidst conflicting statements and differing interpretations within the Coordination Committee and other political forces, despite the constitutional deadlines nearing their crucial stages.
In recent days, talk has intensified about Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani Read more…
Three trillion dinars annually: A parliamentary plan reveals Iraq’s path towards oil self-sufficiency.
2026-01-13
On Tuesday (January 13, 2026), MP Mudhar Al-Karawi presented a comprehensive strategic vision regarding the expansion of oil refineries in the country, stressing that it would support the general budget by no less than three trillion dinars annually, and contribute to creating three positive dimensions for the national economy. Read more…
Harris assures Barzani: There is no place for Iranian-backed terrorist militias in the Iraqi government.
2026-01-13 06:23
Shafaq News – Erbil
On Tuesday, the acting US ambassador to Iraq, Joshua Harris, praised the role of Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani in supporting the Iraqi political process and calming tensions in Syria, while stressing that there is “no place” for what he called “Iranian-backed terrorist militias” in the next Iraqi government. Read more…
The Trump administration designates Muslim Brotherhood branches in three countries as terrorist organizations.
2026-01-13 05:57
Shafaq News – Washington
On Tuesday, the administration of US President Donald Trump decided to designate the branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan as “terrorist organizations”.
The US Treasury Department has designated the group’s branches in Read more…
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Coordination framework: The candidate for the next government will be announced immediately after the election of the President of the Republic.
1-13-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Abdel Samad Zarkoush, a member of the coordinating framework, confirmed on Tuesday that the framework’s forces will not delay in officially putting forward their candidate for the next government presidency as soon as the president of the republic is elected.
Al-Zarkoushi told Al-Maalouma that “the framework forces will hold an important Read more…
Al-Da’mi: Al-Maliki is strongly present in the calculations of the framework, and the decision regarding the premiership is still open.
1-13-2026
Information/Baghdad..
Political analyst Ghalib Al-Daami confirmed on Tuesday that the file of deciding on a prime minister candidate is still open within the coordination framework, denying what is being circulated about the position being decided in favor of any figure Read more…
Mahbouba: Turning to a compromise candidate will result in a weak government.
1-13-2026
The Information Agency / Baghdad –
Qusay Mahbouba, a leader in the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, confirmed on Tuesday that most of the candidates proposed for prime minister, with the exception of Nouri al-Maliki and Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, lack political weight. He indicated that the coordination framework was heading towards Read more…
The coordinating body will meet early next week to decide on al-Maliki’s nomination for prime minister.
2026-01-13 01:25
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Tuesday that the Shiite Coordination Framework forces will hold their periodic meeting early next week to decide on the nomination of State of Law Coalition leader Nouri al-Maliki for the position of Prime Minister in the new government.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the Shiite House forces will Read more…
Exclusive: American assessments: Striking Iran is “likely,” and Iraq is in danger.
2026-01-13 01:59
Shafaq News – Washington/ Mustafa Hashim
The president of the Institute for Global Policy in Washington, Paulo Van Schirach, ruled out the possibility that US President Donald Trump would stand idly by in the face of the crackdown on protests in Iran, suggesting that a US military strike against “sensitive” targets inside Iran was likely, despite Read more…
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In one month, Iraq exported more than 7.5 million barrels of oil to America.
2026-01-13 01:42
Shafaq News – Washington
The U.S. Energy Information Administration announced on Tuesday that Iraq’s oil exports to the United States totaled more than 7.5 million barrels during December.
The administration stated, in a table seen by Shafaq News Agency, that Iraq exported Read more…
Harris: The Kurdistan Region is a strong and pivotal partner and ally of the United States.
2026-01-13 04:10
Shafaq News – Erbil
The acting US ambassador to Iraq, Joshua Harris, affirmed on Tuesday that the Kurdistan Region is a strong and pivotal partner and ally of the United States in the region.
This came during the reception of the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani, today, by the Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Iraq, Read more…
Al-Hilali: Al-Maliki, as the next prime minister, will cancel Al-Sudani’s recent decisions.
2026-01-13 05:12
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, MP Ibtisam al-Hilali, from the State of Law parliamentary bloc, confirmed that the leader of the State of Law coalition, in his capacity as the next prime minister, will cancel all decisions issued by the caretaker government headed by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani recently.
Al-Hilali told Shafaq News Agency that “the decisions issued Read more…
Ministry of Finance: Iraq achieved the second highest improvement in government globally
2026-01-13
The Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday that Iraq has achieved the second highest improvement globally in international governance indicators. The ministry stated in a statement that “Iraq has achieved a new international achievement within the World Governance Indicators (WGI) report issued in December 2024, according to Fitch and Standard & Poor’s agencies, as Iraq recorded Read more…
Ministry of Transport: Al-Faw Port enters an advanced stage of preparation for commercial operation
2026-01-13
The Ministry of Transport announced on Tuesday that the Grand Faw Port has entered an advanced stage of preparations for commercial operation following the completion of its main berths for receiving cargo ships. Ministry spokesperson Maitham al-Safi told the official news agency that “the Grand Faw Port has entered an advanced stage Read more…
