Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-7-2026
3-7-2026 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat …we are going to see this reinstatement shortly now that this matter of the elections is just about over. However let me say this – I do not expect any reinstatement until the clashes in Iran are over…my CBI contact suggested this to me too…The CBI is ready to move but needs a stable government to get permission from the U.S. With what is now going on in Iran I don’t believe for a second that the US is going to allow the reinstatement at least until this is over. Read more…
Within 24 hours, Iran’s Assembly of Experts is expected to choose the new Supreme Leader and warns against interference.
2026-03-07 08:41
Shafaq News – Tehran
Ayatollah Mozaffari, a member of Iran’s Assembly of Experts, revealed on Saturday that an official session of the Assembly to elect a successor to the late Supreme Leader is imminent, likely to be held within the next 24 hours.
Mozaffari said in press statements carried by Read more…
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Observatory: Reviving the “New Damascus Road” is Iraq’s only option to guarantee oil exports
2026-03-07 00:54
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday, the Eco Iraq Observatory called on the Iraqi government to take urgent action to diversify its oil transport and export sources, stressing that reviving the “New Levant Road” project has become a national necessity to avoid economic Read more…
Coordination framework: Maliki remains our candidate for prime minister, and talk of his withdrawal is inaccurate.
3-7-2026
Al-Maalomah/Baghdad…
Baqir al-Saadi, a member of the Coordination Framework, confirmed on Saturday that Nouri al-Maliki remains the Framework’s sole candidate for the next prime minister, denying rumors circulating about his intention to withdraw.
Speaking to Al-Maalomah, al-Saadi stated, “The Coordination Framework is clear Read more…
Ports: Container entry 24 hours a day to boost Iraqi markets
3-7-2026
The head of the Border Ports Authority, Lieutenant General Omar al-Waeli, confirmed on Saturday that operations at border crossings will not be affected if any seaport is closed, as alternative routes exist to ensure the continued flow of goods into the country. He also noted that the Authority’s staff have begun Read more…
Political activity intensifies to decide the presidency… a security imperative to confront the repercussions of regional escalation
3-7-2026
Information/Report…
Iraq faces a dual challenge: a state of internal political deadlock and the serious security tensions plaguing the region. This has prompted political forces to intensify their efforts to fulfill constitutional requirements and protect Read more…
Trump threatens: Iran will be hit very hard today
3-7-2026
Information/Follow-up…
US President Trump threatened on Saturday to strike Iran forcefully.
In a press statement, Trump said, “Iran has surrendered to its neighbors in the Middle East and promised it will not fire on them,” adding, “Iran will be hit Read more…
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An economist says Iraq has squandered $1.5 trillion and is turning into a “welfare fund” that threatens its future.
2026-03-07 05:47
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday, economist Manar Al-Obaidi warned of an impending economic “catastrophe” in Iraq as a result of “structural waste” policies, revealing that the country had generated “historic” revenues of $1.5 trillion over the past two decades without becoming a productive economic force.
This came in a report published by Read more…
In anticipation of assassination, leaders of armed factions are tightening their precautionary measures in Iraq.
2026-03-07 03:29
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday, a well-informed political source close to Shiite armed factions revealed that a number of leaders, mostly from Shiite forces with armed wings, have begun taking strict security measures in recent hours, reducing their movement and public appearances, due to information about the possibility of targeted operations or assassinations by Read more…
Iran is targeting specific tankers and 75% of Iraq’s oil to Asia.
2026-03-07
With the continued targeting of oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, many Iraqis believe that traffic in the strait has completely stopped, and therefore the export of oil and oil products from Iraq has also stopped. However, in reality, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard has confirmed more than once that it will only target Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-6-2026
3-6-2026 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat there is WOW! WOW! WOW! news to tell regarding the RV as we may be getting the new Iraqi government in place very shortly. Maliki still persisted in not dropping out, however…the Coordination Framework was forced to withdraw Maliki’s nomination. Article: “THE SHIITE FRAMEWORK DECIDES TO WITHDRAW AL-MALIKI’S CANDIDACY – ARAB MEDIA” A stormy meeting in Baghdad ends with a preliminary agreement within the Shiite framework to exclude Maliki from the race. Quote: “…the members of the framework reached a preliminary agreement in their meeting today to withdraw the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki for the presidency of the next Iraqi government and to choose an alternative to be determined later.” Read more…
American perspective: The Pahlavi legacy poses an obstacle to unifying the Iranian opposition.
2026-03-06 08:57
Shafaq News – Washington
Mustafa Hashim
Evan Sacha Sheehan, dean of the School of Public Affairs at the University of Baltimore and an expert on Iranian politics, pointed out on Friday that the legacy of the monarchy in Iran constitutes a “structural and historical obstacle” to unifying the ranks of the opposition, while also noting Read more…
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Israel announces assassination of acting Supreme Leader in strike in Tehran
2026-03-06 06:30
Shafaq News – Middle East
The Israeli military announced on Friday that it had targeted Ali Asghar Mir Hejazi, the acting head of the Iranian Supreme Leader’s office, in a raid on Tehran.
The Israeli military stated that it attacked a senior Iranian commander in Tehran, Read more…
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Brent crude above $90 for the first time since 2020
2026-03-06 06:13
Shafaq News – Follow-up
Oil prices rose on Friday as investors continued to assess the implications of a potential war between the United States and Iran on global energy markets, amid growing concerns about supply disruptions in the Middle East.
Brent crude futures, the global benchmark, climbed above Read more…
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Trump rejects any deal with Iran: After its surrender, an acceptable leader will be chosen (Update)
2026-03-06 05:54
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that there is no agreement with Iran, setting the condition of surrender and the selection of a new leader who is “great and acceptable,” as he described him.
Trump stated at a press conference, “There will be no agreement with Iran except Read more…
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Evacuation of the US Embassy in Kuwait
3-6-2026
Information/Follow-up…
The United States has ordered the evacuation of its embassy in Kuwait, according to CBS News.
The network reported that “US officials ordered embassy staff to destroy sensitive information and wipe classified servers, after Read more…
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“Iraq without a government”: A legal proposal that could break the political deadlock
2026-03-06 00:05
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq has been experiencing a political deadlock for nearly four months since the parliamentary elections, as the sharp division within the “coordination framework” over the identity of the next prime minister, and the dispute over the definition of the “largest bloc,” have frozen constitutional processes, amid anticipation of what Read more…
With Larijani’s participation, Iran’s interim leadership council meets again to choose Khamenei’s successor.
2026-03-06 00:23
Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian state media said on Friday that the interim leadership council met for the fourth time to discuss the program for selecting the country’s new Supreme Leader .
The official Iranian television channel stated that “the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, participated in the meeting to brief those Read more…
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Ministry of Electricity: 500 megawatts to be added next month from the Gulf interconnection
2026-03-06
The Ministry of Electricity confirmed on Friday that the Iraqi-Gulf interconnection will enter service in April with a capacity of 500 megawatts, while it indicated that the operation of the interconnection with Turkey will begin at the start of the summer peak loads. The spokesman for the Ministry Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-5-2026
3-5-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 Question: “What will a fair exchange rate be?” The government of Iraq wants it to be at least on par with the dollar, 1 to 1. If you have a million dinars, you have a million dollars. But you have to realize this is an RI. It’s not an RV…This is a reinstatement. So it’s possible that they may reinstate the value, which is $3.22 and then you have the float which will take $3.22 higher. Read more…
