The Sudanese coalition threatens action: Delay in electing the president is a constitutional violation.
2026-02-26
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Reconstruction and Development Coalition, led by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, stated on Thursday that the continued delay in electing a president for nearly two months after the election of the Speaker of Parliament and his two deputies represents a “clear violation of the constitutional timelines stipulated in the Iraqi Constitution,” threatening to resort to all available Read more…
After they interrupted his speech, Trump demands the deportation of two Muslim congresswomen to their countries of origin.
2026-02-26 01:50
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Democratic Muslim congresswomen Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan should be “put in a mental institution” and sent back to their countries of origin, for engaging in a heated argument with him during Read more…
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The Central Bank of Iraq launches a new initiative to expand the capacity of private banks to support international trade.
2026-02-26 03:20
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Thursday the launch of a new initiative to expand the ability of private banks to support international trade by allowing them to resume cross-border transactions and issue letters of credit in several foreign currencies.
In a statement today, the bank indicated that it had completed the main step Read more…
After its official submission to the United Nations, Google Maps updates its map of Iraq and includes Khor Abdullah.
2026-02-26
Google Maps has shown a new update to the official map of Iraq, including Khor Abdullah, after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs deposited the official map of Iraq with its water and maritime borders with the United Nations.
In a related context, Apple has updated its data Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 2-25-2026
2-25-2026 Newshound Guru Militia Man For those who have followed currency reforms you might remember this. Iraq’s current phase mirrors Turkmenistan’s transition back in 2009. Turkmenistan first reduced cash circulation…enforced official rates and built reserves. All those are things Iraq has done, reduced cash – Zane Cash, key card, electronic payments through the state – reduction. They enforced the official 1300 rates for three years…Three years of stacking reserves – gold, non-oil revenues, low inflation and note reduction…If all of this holds true, the data strongly suggests it does, the logical next step is a managed REER adjustment when the CBI deems prudent. Read more…
Al-Dhari: Saudi Arabia is on the verge of normalizing relations with the Zionist entity.
2-25-2026
Information/Anbar…
On Wednesday, Mohammed al-Dhari, a leader in the United Anbar Alliance, revealed that Saudi Arabia is on the verge of normalizing relations with the Zionist entity in the coming period.
Al-Dhari told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “Saudi Arabia and the Zionist entity have made great strides in secret, unannounced talks, under American management, Read more…
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Al-Saadi: The development road project is binding on all governments
2-25-2026
Information/Special…
Former MP Baqir al-Saadi affirmed on Wednesday that the Development Road project is a vital and strategic project for the future of Iraq, stressing that all future governments are obligated to implement its components without exception.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, al-Saadi said that the project enjoys direct support from 30 to 40 international multinational companies, adding Read more…
Al-Rikabi: The lack of financial independence makes Iraq vulnerable to external blackmail.
2-25-2026
Information/Special..
MP Adel Al-Rikabi confirmed that any country’s lack of financial and economic independence makes it vulnerable to political pressure and blackmail, while pointing out that Iraq still suffers from a real problem in the independence of its economic decision.
Al-Rikabi told Al-Maalouma News Agency, “Any country that does not fully control Read more…
Al-Fatlawi: Political realism is pushing the framework to replace Maliki with another candidate next week.
2-25-2026
The Information Agency / Baghdad –
Ali al-Fatlawi, a leader in the Reconstruction and Development Alliance, revealed on Wednesday that the alliance is moving towards finalizing the selection of an alternative candidate to Nouri al-Maliki for the position of Prime Minister, confirming that the official announcement of the new name will be made next Read more…
Iraq declares its maritime sovereignty: A strong message against the ambitions of Kuwait and the Gulf states
2-25-2026
Information / Baghdad…
In a move described by analysts and strategists as historic, Iraq has officially deposited its maritime border maps and precise coordinates with the United Nations, in a clear affirmation of its national sovereignty and rejection of any attempts by its neighbors, particularly Kuwait and the Gulf states, to infringe Read more…
Does the framework data reflect al-Maliki’s continued candidacy with no alternative?
2-25-2026
Information/Special..
Political analyst Wael Al-Rikabi confirmed today that talk of deadlines or external pressures to withdraw the nomination of the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri Al-Maliki, for the premiership is inaccurate, stressing that the nomination decision is Read more…
Is Iraq heading towards confirming Maliki’s candidacy or looking for an alternative candidate?
2-25-2026
Information/Report…
Political debates are escalating in Baghdad as key players approach the deadline for selecting a prime ministerial candidate, amidst a complex interplay of internal and external factors that have cast a shadow over the understandings within the coordination framework. Between the declared commitment to nominating Nouri al-Maliki, Read more…
The US administration reiterates its rejection of Maliki’s nomination: his government will not keep Iraq free from conflicts.
2026-02-25
Shafaq News – Follow-up
A senior White House official reiterated the US administration’s position rejecting the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, for the position of Prime Minister of Iraq.
The Middle East newspaper quoted the official in its Wednesday edition as saying, “The United States stands with Iraq Read more…
Iraq’s oil revenues exceed $6 billion in one month
2026-02-25 02:34
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Ministry of Oil announced on Wednesday the total oil exports and revenues achieved for the month of January, according to the final statistics issued by the Iraqi Oil Marketing Company “SOMO”.
SOMO said in a statistic seen by Shafaq News Agency that the quantities of crude Read more…
The Iraqi resistance condemns American interference by rejecting Maliki’s nomination for prime minister.
2026-02-25 03:16
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The so-called “Iraqi Resistance Coordination” on Wednesday denounced American interference in the country’s political affairs by determining “the political figures who are allowed to assume government positions or who are excluded,” in a clear reference to US President Donald Trump’s rejection of the nomination of State of Law Coalition leader Nouri al-Maliki Read more…
The Electoral Commission honors Shafaq News for its “pioneering role” in covering the parliamentary elections.
2026-02-25 03:59
Shafaq News – Kirkuk
The Independent High Electoral Commission in Kirkuk praised on Wednesday the press coverage provided by Shafaq News Agency during the parliamentary elections held in November 2025, stressing that the agency played a “leading role” in this field.
The director of the Read more…
Nassif: Iraq now possesses huge offshore oil fields after the borders were established.
2026-02-25 04:25
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi parliament member Alia Nassif confirmed on Wednesday that there are a number of oil fields, in addition to the “Dhurra” gas field, that contain large reserves and are located deep in the sea, and Iraq has not benefited from them previously due to border disputes with the Kuwaiti side.
Nasif told Shafaq News Agency that depositing the maps with the United Nations Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 2-24-2026
2-24-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff Question: “I thought Trump gave them until Friday to form a government?” They said that but remember he gave them a deadline of this past weekend to also form the government and that deadline came and went, but then they come out today with a second deadline saying, ‘Oh, we’re only going to give you till this Friday.’ So was it last weekend or is it this next upcoming Friday? …They’re all over the board. I don’t recommend you take that information as gospel, solid, concrete information. Take everything they say with a grain of salt. Their news is scripted. It’s all over the board. Read more…
Iran: We will do our utmost to reach an agreement with Washington.
2026-02-24 08:10
Shafaq News – Tehran
Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that Tehran is ready to take any necessary step to reach an agreement with the United States, considering any American strike on Iran to be a “real gamble.”
This came in an interview with Deputy Foreign Minister Read more…
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Trump’s pressure goes public… Maliki’s fate to be decided Friday night
2026-02-24 06:14
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, an official source within the Coordination Framework revealed details of the meeting of the Coordination Framework leaders, which was held last night at the home of the head of the Supreme Islamic Council, Humam Hamoudi, explaining that it witnessed Read more…
