Trump: Mojtaba Khamenei is weak-willed and we will not accept him succeeding his father.
2026-03-05 08:23
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday evening that he would not accept Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, assuming leadership of Iran, deeming his nomination to succeed his father “unacceptable.”
Axios quoted Trump as saying that Mojtaba Khamenei is the most likely candidate Read more…
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Al-Araji: The coming days will end the disputes over the presidency.
3-5-2026
Information / Baghdad..
The head of the Reconstruction and Development bloc, Bahaa al-Araji, confirmed on Thursday that the next few days will witness the resolution of the positions of President of the Republic and Prime Minister, noting that this step will Read more…
JP Morgan: Iraq’s oil production recovery process requires careful technical management.
2026-03-05 01:11
Shafaq News – Baghdad
JPMorgan Chase confirmed on Thursday that most of the oil fields in the region could be restarted within a few days, with the possibility of restoring full production capacity within two to three weeks, provided that security conditions stabilize and logistical services are available.
Regarding Iraq, the bank noted that Iraqi fields have clear Read more…
The Central Bank of Iraq reveals a decrease in foreign currency reserves.
2026-03-05 02:41
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq revealed on Thursday that its foreign currency reserves will decrease by the end of 2025.
The bank said in an official statistic seen by Shafaq News Agency that its foreign currency reserves at the end of last year amounted to Read more…
The Kurdistan Regional Government denies allegations of arming Kurdish parties to send them to Iran.
2026-03-05 02:41
Shafaq News – Erbil
The Kurdistan Regional Government on Thursday denied reports that the region had armed Kurdish opposition parties and sent them into Iranian territory, stressing that these claims were “completely unfounded”.
The spokesman for the regional government, Peshwa Hawrami, said in a statement Read more…
Al-Maliki: The incoming government must build regional and international partnerships and distance itself from axes of power.
2026-03-05 03:01
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, Nouri al-Maliki, leader of the State of Law Coalition and prime ministerial candidate, called on the incoming government to build “solid” regional and international partnerships that would enhance Iraq’s security and development, stressing the need to Read more…
The Asayish (security forces) in Erbil are restricting media coverage of accident sites and warning residents against taking photographs.
2026-03-05 04:13
Shafaq News – Erbil
On Thursday, the Asayish (security) directorate in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, made media coverage of incidents contingent upon obtaining a license in this regard, while simultaneously urging residents not to record videos or take pictures of incidents when they occur.
A statement issued by the directorate said, “In order to maintain security and Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-4-2026
3-4-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: There’s news today one of the close leaders of the Framework is saying in the coming days we will see Maliki withdraw his candidacy to be the Prime Minister. FRANK: As of 3-3-2026, let it be known to you IMSO Maliki is now officially removed from the political scene in Iraq. That means parliament is no longer infected with that group of bad people…From now on we are bringing the security and stability that your monetary reform needs to bring out your new exchange rate. Read more…
After a one-day halt, Kurdistan oil exports resume via the Ceyhan pipeline.
2026-03-04 08:53
Shafaq News – Kirkuk
A source in the North Oil Company reported on Wednesday that crude oil exports from the Kurdistan Region fields via the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline have resumed, after a one-day stoppage due to technical and operational reasons.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that “pumping operations have resumed Read more…
US Central Command: We sank 20 Iranian ships in the ocean, including the “Soleimani”
2026-03-04 07:54
Shafaq News – Washington
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Wednesday that 20 Iranian naval vessels have been sunk to the bottom of the ocean since the outbreak of the war.
CENTCOM said that “U.S. forces sank or struck more than 20 Read more…
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A complete blackout of the electrical grid in most Iraqi provinces
2026-03-04 08:00
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Most Iraqi provinces experienced a complete power outage on Wednesday evening, in an event described as a “shutdown” due to heavy loads.
The Basra Electricity Control Center stated, according to what was reported by a correspondent for Shafaq News Agency, that “the outage throughout the governorate was due to a technical malfunction Read more…
In a single paragraph, the Iraqi parliament will hold a “secret session” next Saturday.
2026-03-04 07:12
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The media department of the Iraqi parliament published on Wednesday the agenda for the 11th “secret session” scheduled to be held next Saturday, March 7.
According to the schedule obtained by Shafaq News Agency, it included one item Read more…
Nasif: External veto against Maliki is behind the delay in forming the government.
3-4-2026
Information / Baghdad…
MP Alia Nassif revealed on Wednesday the real reasons behind the delay in forming the government, stressing that the external veto imposed on the prime ministerial candidate is the main reason for obstructing the formation of the cabinet.
Nassif told the Information Agency that “the delay in forming the government is not Read more…
A leader within the coordination framework denies that Maliki has withdrawn his candidacy for the next prime ministership.
3-4-2026
The Information/Baghdad…
On Wednesday, Uday Abdul-Hadi, a member of the Coordination Framework, clarified the rumors circulating about Nouri al-Maliki, leader of the State of Law Coalition, withdrawing his candidacy for the premiership.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, Abdul-Hadi stated, “What has been reported by some Read more…
The Chinese yuan falls to its lowest level in a month under pressure from international disputes.
3-4-2026
The Chinese yuan experienced a notable decline on Wednesday, hovering near its lowest level in a month against the dollar. This was attributed to geopolitical uncertainty stemming from the escalating conflict in the Middle East and the strength of the US currency. Economic reports monitored by Al
-Maalomah indicated that the yuan fell to Read more…
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Al-Tamimi: Parliament has the right to extend the term of the “caretaker” government with full powers.
3-4-2026
Information / Baghdad…
Constitutional law expert Ali al-Tamimi confirmed on Wednesday that the Iraqi Parliament has the legal authority to extend the term of the caretaker government and grant it full powers, basing this on the principles of the Iraqi Constitution, which grants Parliament the role Read more…
JPMorgan predicts oil supplies from Iraq and Kuwait will halt within days.
2026-03-04 00:04
Shafaq News – Follow-up
Analysts at JPMorgan Chase predicted that crude oil supplies from Iraq and Kuwait could start to shut down within days if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, potentially leading to a 3.3 million barrel per day drop in supplies by the Read more…
A precautionary measure in the Iraqi Stock Exchange: Daily stock movement is limited to 5%.
2026-03-04 02:09
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraq Stock Exchange announced on Wednesday that it has set the daily price change limit for shares at 5%, as a precautionary step to maintain market stability.
The market said in a statement received Read more…
“The Hormuz Crisis”: A government advisor says Iraq’s foreign reserves are its first line of defense in the war.
2026-03-04 01:51
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Prime Minister’s Advisor for Financial and Economic Affairs, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, affirmed on Wednesday that Iraq possesses fundamental coordination flexibility at three levels between monetary, fiscal, and oil policies, which can form an important umbrella of resilience Read more…
Nuclear energy: No increase in radiation levels in the Middle East
2026-03-04 03:33
Shafaq News – Vienna
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed on Wednesday that it has not recorded any increase in radiation levels in the Middle East so far, despite escalating regional tensions.
The agency stated that “the nuclear power plants in the United Arab Emirates and the research reactors in both Jordan and Read more…
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