Harris: The Iraqi government must remain fully independent, and we will confront Iranian activities.

Harris: The Iraqi government must remain fully independent, and we will confront Iranian activities.

2026-02-12 02:41

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The acting US ambassador to Baghdad, Joshua Harris, stressed on Thursday that the Iraqi government must remain fully independent, while emphasizing the use of “the full range of tools at our disposal” to counter what he described as Iran’s Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 2-11-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 2-11-2026

2-11-2026 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: “FROM DOLLAR TO DINAR… EXCHANGE RATE POLICY CONFUSES OIL COMPANIES AND THREATENS THEIR EMPLOYEES!” In this news we learn that The Central Bank of Iraq’s decision to convert payments to contractors working with oil companies from US dollars to Iraqi dinars….When I learned of this news I said WOW! WOW! and WOW!. The CBI finally did it! …The CBI is essentially creating the change over from the dollar to the dinar in payments now even to outside companies. Remember the national currency of Iraq is the dinar not dollars and the dollars have been the problem all along as these dollars get into the parallel market and shift the market to influence the price of the dinar…How can the CBI ever get control of the official rate of the dinar unless they end these holes to which the dollar was passing through to the black market. So, along with the full implementation of the ASYCUDA system we see two major moves to sew up the parallel market. Read more…

The National Union: Today’s meeting with the party was positive… The coming hours are crucial for a final agreement.

The National Union: Today’s meeting with the party was positive… The coming hours are crucial for a final agreement.

2026-02-11

Mahmoud Khoshnaw, a leader in the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, confirmed on Wednesday (February 11, 2026) that the meeting was positive and witnessed some understandings between the two sides, but it is still too early Read more…

Among them is Iraq: The US State Department warns its citizens against traveling to 21 countries.

Among them is Iraq: The US State Department warns its citizens against traveling to 21 countries.

2026-02-11 08:44

Shafaq News – Washington
The United States on Wednesday warned its citizens against traveling to 21 countries around the world due to security risks, including Iraq.

The US State Department issued a Level 4 travel warning to its citizens, advising Read more…

The coordination framework excludes Kurdish understandings: the presidency will be decided through parliament.

The coordination framework excludes Kurdish understandings: the presidency will be decided through parliament.

2-11-2026

Information/Baghdad…
On Wednesday, Uday Abdul-Hadi, a member of the Coordination Framework, ruled out the possibility of reaching an understanding between Kurdish factions to nominate a consensus candidate for the presidency, emphasizing that Read more…

Reconstruction and Development: Maliki is our first candidate, and there is no alternative to Sudani.

Reconstruction and Development: Maliki is our first candidate, and there is no alternative to Sudani.

2-11-2026

The Information Agency / Baghdad –
MP Ahmed al-Fatlawi, a member of the Reconstruction and Development bloc, affirmed on Wednesday his bloc’s unwavering support for the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, for the position of Prime Minister. He stressed that in the event of any changes, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is the only Read more…

Economic expert: Market control is possible through activating government support and hypermarkets.

Economic expert: Market control is possible through activating government support and hypermarkets.

2-11-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Economic expert Dr. Safwan Qusay affirmed the possibility of controlling prices and preventing their rise by activating government subsidies on essential goods and materials needed by citizens.
Qusay told Al-Maalouma, “The increase in customs duties will generate revenues Read more…

The presidency is “hostage” to the Kurdish division… Three scenarios to break the deadlock

The presidency is “hostage” to the Kurdish division… Three scenarios to break the deadlock

2-11-2026

Information/Report…
The Iraqi political scene is witnessing an unprecedented crisis within the Kurdish political sphere, as the political deadlock between the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) has reached its peak Read more…

Maliki’s coalition: Warning of a US embargo on Iraq is “naive”.

Maliki’s coalition: Warning of a US embargo on Iraq is “naive”.

2026-02-11 00:40

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The State of Law coalition, led by Nouri al-Maliki, said on Wednesday that warnings of an American embargo on Iraq if its leader assumes the premiership in the next government represent “naive analysis”.

The official spokesman for the coalition, MP Aqeel Al-Fatlawi, said in a statement Read more…

The dollar surpasses 163,000 tomans and inflation reaches 60% in Iran.

The dollar surpasses 163,000 tomans and inflation reaches 60% in Iran.

2026-02-11 04:11

Shafaq News – Tehran
Foreign currency prices continued to rise against the Iranian toman on Wednesday, with the dollar exchange rate exceeding 163,000 tomans, amid escalating tensions with Washington.

The dollar reached 163,700 tomans, while the euro recorded Read more…

The State of Law coalition is threatening to dissolve parliament due to its failure to decide on the position of president.

The State of Law coalition is threatening to dissolve parliament due to its failure to decide on the position of president.

2026-02-11 05:02

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Wednesday, MP Youssef al-Kalabi, from the State of Law bloc, threatened to go to the Supreme Federal Court to request the dissolution of the House of Representatives if the item on choosing the President of the Republic is not included Read more…

Al-Maliki: Talk of disbanding the Popular Mobilization Forces is just rumors; the priority is the authority of the state.

Al-Maliki: Talk of disbanding the Popular Mobilization Forces is just rumors; the priority is the authority of the state.

2026-02-11 05:23

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, affirmed on Wednesday that the priority of the current stage is to consolidate the authority of the state and unify the security decision, stressing that the Popular Mobilization Forces are part of Read more…

Parliamentary move to amend the official holidays law and reduce the number of days

Parliamentary move to amend the official holidays law and reduce the number of days

2026-02-11

Members of Parliament revealed on Wednesday a parliamentary move to amend the official holidays law and reduce some religious holidays due to their impact on the state’s productivity and their economic repercussions on Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 2-10-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 2-10-2026

2-10-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff Article: “Acknowledging the financial crisis…MP: Changing the dollar exchange rate is within the purview of the next government” They’re saying the next government is the one that’s going to have the powers to control changing of the dollar exchange rate…What did I tell you? We’re waiting on the completion of the next government to change the rate. Bam. Right here, confirmed in print…They’re the ones that introduce the rate change within the country of Iraq…I love it when my work is confirmed. Read more…

As confirmed by Shafaq News… Details of Khazali’s visit to Iran: Iraq is sovereign

As confirmed by Shafaq News… Details of Khazali’s visit to Iran: Iraq is sovereign

2026-02-10 09:23

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Naeem Al-Aboudi, a member of parliament from the “Asaib” bloc led by Qais Al-Khazali, revealed on Tuesday details of the movement’s secretary-general’s visit to Tehran and the accompanying discussions with Iranian officials.

Al-Aboudi said in a statement Read more…

Al-Kadhimi is conducting regional tours to garner support for his return to the premiership.

Al-Kadhimi is conducting regional tours to garner support for his return to the premiership.

2026-02-10 | 06:38

Alsumaria News
A politician revealed the former MP Yasser Al-Husseini On Tuesday, regarding the Mustafa Al-Kadhimi He is undertaking regional tours to rally support for his return to the premiership.
He said Al-Husseini for Alsumaria News A number of candidates for prime minister are knocking on doors both inside and outside the country. Read more…

How can Iraq liberate itself from the “authority” of the US Federal Government? A legal expert outlines a roadmap.

How can Iraq liberate itself from the “authority” of the US Federal Government? A legal expert outlines a roadmap.

2-10-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Legal expert Ali al-Tamimi detailed today the legal complexities and international resolutions governing the US Federal Reserve’s control over Iraqi oil revenues, while also outlining the available legal avenues for restoring full financial sovereignty. Read more…

Last-minute developments: Al-Saadi expects the “presidency” to be decided within a week and confirms the readiness of the framework candidate.

Last-minute developments: Al-Saadi expects the “presidency” to be decided within a week and confirms the readiness of the framework candidate.

2-10-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Baqir al-Saadi confirmed on Tuesday that the impasse over electing the president of the republic is nearing a final resolution and will not take more than a week, revealing that political understandings are emerging that will lead to Read more…

The “forgery” earthquake strikes Taqadum: Arrest warrants issued against MPs and leaders in Halbousi’s party.

The “forgery” earthquake strikes Taqadum: Arrest warrants issued against MPs and leaders in Halbousi’s party.

2-10-2026

Information/Erbil…
A responsible source in Erbil Governorate revealed on Tuesday that arrest warrants have been issued for three prominent leaders of the “Progress” party, headed by Mohammed al-Halbousi, on charges of involvement in widespread forgery of official Read more…

Maliki’s coalition denies any proposal to extend the Sudanese government for a year

Maliki’s coalition denies any proposal to extend the Sudanese government for a year

2-10-2026

The State of Law Coalition bloc denied on Tuesday receiving any official proposal to extend the term of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s government for another year, describing the reports circulating in some media outlets as Read more…