Maliki raises the bar for “withdrawal” conditions, and the framework is considering “risking” the issue.

Maliki raises the bar for “withdrawal” conditions, and the framework is considering “risking” the issue.

2026-02-22 03:08

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Well-informed political sources reported on Sunday that Nouri al-Maliki, leader of the State of Law Coalition, insists that any decision to withdraw his candidacy for the presidency of the new, faltering government must be issued by Read more…

“The government has not responded”: A new parliamentary move to halt customs duties

“The government has not responded”: A new parliamentary move to halt customs duties

2026-02-22 03:15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, MP Ibtisam Al-Hilali, from the State of Law bloc, confirmed that there is a movement within the House of Representatives to collect signatures with the aim of adding a clause to the agenda of the next session to discuss increasing customs duties on importers.

Al-Hilali told Shafaq News Agency that the decisions of the “outgoing government” Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 2-21-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 2-21-2026

2-21-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff We don’t know when the government is going to be formed. There’s very little news. At the end of the day, they’re keeping the rate change very classified. They’re keeping anything that could be used to analyze to help you know when the rate is going to change, such as when the government be formed, they’re hiding all of that from us. There are little to no clues. There’s like no clues at all coming out. They’ve got this thing under very tight, strict measures right now… They could have this whole thing structured to where they give us little to no news until the day the rate is going to change. Read more…

Among them is “withdrawing his candidacy”… The options for the coordination framework regarding Maliki have been revealed

Among them is “withdrawing his candidacy”… The options for the coordination framework regarding Maliki have been revealed

2026-02-21 09:08

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Informed sources confirmed on Saturday that the forces of the Coordination Framework are planning to hold an expanded meeting to end the political deadlock by deciding on Nouri al-Maliki’s nomination for the premiership, either by keeping him or replacing him.

Sources told Shafaq News Agency that Read more…

Trump raises global tariffs to 15%

Trump raises global tariffs to 15%

2026-02-21 08:20

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he was raising global tariffs from 10 to 15 percent.

Trump said in a tweet on his Truth Social account: “Based on a thorough, detailed and complete review of the ridiculous, poorly worded and blatantly anti-American Read more…

Politician: Iraq is not held hostage by Trump’s tweets, and the framework does not change its candidate.

Politician: Iraq is not held hostage by Trump’s tweets, and the framework does not change its candidate.

2-21-2026

Information/Special..
Political researcher Qasim Balshan confirmed today that the Iraqi political arena should not remain subject to the influence of external statements or tweets, stressing that the process of choosing the prime minister should be decided according to Read more…

Victory Coalition: The presidency is key to deciding on the prime minister candidate.

Victory Coalition: The presidency is key to deciding on the prime minister candidate.

2-21-2026

The Information Agency / Baghdad –
Salam al-Zubaidi, a member of the Victory Coalition, confirmed on Saturday that the political process in the country is going through a critical phase, having reached a complete impasse. He also indicated that external challenges, foremost among them the threats of US Read more…

Silver prices hit a record high, reaching $84.62 per ounce.

Silver prices hit a record high, reaching $84.62 per ounce.

2-21-2026

Information / Baghdad…
The price of an ounce of silver rose by 7.78%, equivalent to $6.10, reaching $84.62, while the price of a kilogram of silver reached Read more…

Among them Iraq… US Ambassador: Israel has a religious right to the lands of 6 Arab countries

Among them Iraq… US Ambassador: Israel has a religious right to the lands of 6 Arab countries

2026-02-21

Shafaq News – Middle East
The US ambassador to Tel Aviv, Mike Huckabee, said in remarks published on Saturday that Israel has a “religious right” to control most of the Middle East.

During an interview in Tel Aviv, American journalist Tucker Carlson asked Read more…

Iraq’s liquidity crisis deepens, delaying salary payments and prompting parliamentary action to determine the fate of 28 trillion dinars.

Iraq’s liquidity crisis deepens, delaying salary payments and prompting parliamentary action to determine the fate of 28 trillion dinars.

2026-02-21 00:26

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Saturday that the salaries of central finance employees in state ministries and institutions have not been disbursed yet, attributing the reason to a lack of financial liquidity and a shortage of cash at government banks, especially Al-Rafidain and Read more…

Iraq’s collapse due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz: a scenario of losing 90% of revenues

Iraq’s collapse due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz: a scenario of losing 90% of revenues

2026-02-21 00:40

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq faces a real threat of losing about 90% of its revenues if the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway through which one-fifth of the world’s oil passes, is closed, putting the country’s fragile economy under severe pressure.

Amid preparations for a military Read more…

An economic institution submits a proposal to the Iraqi government to stop the rise of the dollar in the parallel market.

An economic institution submits a proposal to the Iraqi government to stop the rise of the dollar in the parallel market.

2026-02-21 02:28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The “Iraq Future” Economic Foundation attributed the rise in the dollar exchange rate against the dinar in the parallel market to the increased demand for hard US currency by small traders who import goods and services other than food items, while suggesting that these Read more…

Trump threatens Iran from the heart of Baghdad

Trump threatens Iran from the heart of Baghdad

2026-02-21 02:49

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The US Embassy in Baghdad posted a picture of US President Donald Trump on its official X account on Saturday, accompanied by a statement regarding the stance on Iran.

The image, which bears the logo of the U.S. State Department, included a caption Read more…

The Iranian toman hits a record low amid fears of military escalation with Washington

The Iranian toman hits a record low amid fears of military escalation with Washington

2026-02-21 03:13

Shafaq News – Baghdad / Tehran
Currency prices in the Iranian market continued their sharp rise, with the dollar exceeding 165,100 tomans amid escalating speculation about the increased likelihood of a US attack against Tehran.

In contrast, the price of the Read more…

Iraq submits coordinates of its maritime zones to the United Nations to support the Khor Abdullah file

Iraq submits coordinates of its maritime zones to the United Nations to support the Khor Abdullah file

2026-02-21 04:05

Shafaq News – Basra
Iraq recently deposited a map of its maritime zones, with all precise coordinates, with the United Nations, in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s maritime rights and bolstering its negotiating position on issues related to maritime borders.

The Director General of the General Company for Iraqi Ports, Read more…

The head of the Al-Azm Alliance: The US chargé d’affaires hinted at measures that could affect individuals and institutions… and the decision rests with the framework.

The head of the Al-Azm Alliance: The US chargé d’affaires hinted at measures that could affect individuals and institutions… and the decision rests with the framework.

2026-02-21

The head of the Al-Azm Alliance, Muthanna Al-Samarrai, revealed on Saturday (February 21, 2026) the content of a message conveyed by the Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Baghdad, concerning how Washington will deal with the next Iraqi government if it does not Read more…

Al-Samarrai: Extending the current government’s term is “very difficult”… and Iraq cannot move forward with the international community without Washington.

Al-Samarrai: Extending the current government’s term is “very difficult”… and Iraq cannot move forward with the international community without Washington.

2026-02-21

The head of the Al-Azm Alliance, Engineer Muthanna Al-Samarrai, said on Friday (February 20, 2026) that the option of extending the current government is “very difficult,” while stressing that Iraq cannot move forward with the international community without the United States of America, and emphasizing the need Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 2-20-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 2-20-2026

2-20-2026 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat …I cautioned everyone earlier in 2025 that the election was coming and the chaos that always prevails from it…I have not seen an election as worst as this one…As outside investors in the Iraqi dinar all we can do is hang in and watch this saga play out…Part of this process at some point is of course, the reinstatement of the dinar… Read more…

Hebrew newspaper: 390 fighter jets ready to attack Iran and a “target bank” has been identified.

Hebrew newspaper: 390 fighter jets ready to attack Iran and a “target bank” has been identified.

2026-02-20 06:42

Shafaq News – Middle East
The Hebrew newspaper Yediot Aharonot revealed on Friday that Israel and the United States have allocated 390 fighter jets to be ready for any military operation against Iran, noting that a “target bank” has been identified inside Iran Read more…

Al-Dhari announces the imminent formation of a new Sunni political bloc, independent of al-Samarrai.

Al-Dhari announces the imminent formation of a new Sunni political bloc, independent of al-Samarrai.

2-20-2026

Information/Anbar..
Member of the United Anbar Alliance, Muhammad al-Dhari, revealed on Friday that a new Sunni political bloc is close to being formed in Iraq, independent of the head of the Azm Alliance, Muthanna al-Samarrai.

Al-Dhari indicated in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency that “the meeting Read more…