The Speaker of the House of Representatives, in its new session, plans to hold eight sessions per month.
2026-01-04 07:50
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Parliament Presidency discussed on Sunday the possibility of holding eight sessions of the Parliament per month, by examining the preparations and preparing a monthly agenda for these sessions.
The media office of the Speaker of Parliament, Hebat al-Halbousi, told Read more…
A security expert denies the closure of US aircraft runways at Ain al-Asad base in Anbar.
1-4-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Security expert Qatari al-Samarmad denied on Sunday reports that US forces had relocated or closed American airfields within the Ain al-Asad Air Base complex in western Anbar.
Al-Samarmad told the Information Agency that “the US forces’ runways within Read more…
150 American trucks moved from Ain al-Asad towards the al-Tanf and al-Harir bases
1-4-2026
Information/Anbar…
A security source in Anbar province reported on Saturday that about 150 trucks loaded with soldiers and military equipment moved from Ain al-Assad base in western Anbar towards the Syrian Tanf base and Harir base in Erbil, northern Iraq, on a mission with unknown Read more…
Al-Tamimi: The House of Representatives is still being run by Al-Halbousi.
1-4-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Political analyst Qasim al-Tamimi believes that the Iraqi Parliament is still being run by Mohammed al-Halbousi, albeit behind the scenes.
Al-Tamimi told Al-Maalouma, “Parliament elected Hebat as its speaker, but without Mohammed al-Halbousi, he wouldn’t have obtained Read more…
Al-Kadhimi: Iraq needs 150 trillion dinars to cover expenses for 2026
1-4-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Former member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Mu’in al-Kadhim, confirmed on Sunday that Iraq needs 150 trillion dinars to cover its expenses for the current year, noting that revenues will Read more…
Al-Husseini: The options are ready to decide on the position of Prime Minister
1-4-2026
The Information Agency/Baghdad –
Abeer al-Husseini, a leading figure in the State Forces Alliance, confirmed on Sunday that there are ongoing communications between the Coordination Framework and Kurdish forces to expedite the election of a president.
In a statement received by the Information Agency, al-Husseini said, “The Coordination Framework is working to bridge the differences Read more…
Zangana: The framework leans towards a consensus candidate, with al-Abadi having the upper hand.
1-4-2026
The head of the Experts Center for Strategic Studies, Sabah Zangana, confirmed on Sunday that the selection of the next prime minister remains open, but is proceeding along a largely settled path. He indicated that the ongoing understandings are primarily focused within Read more…
Sudani: Disarming the factions is an Iraqi decision… Zidane: There is no need for weapons to remain outside the control of the state.
2026-01-04 00:19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Outgoing Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, said on Sunday that disarming armed factions is an Iraqi decision that was unanimously voted on by the House of Representatives.
This came in a speech he delivered during the official Read more…
Optimism prevails regarding the selection of the prime minister: the ball is in the Kurds’ court.
2026-01-04 02:24
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, a number of representatives of the Coordination Framework expressed their optimism about the possibility of the Framework, as the “largest bloc” in the House of Representatives, deciding on the name of the candidate for the next Prime Minister within the constitutional timeframes, noting that the Framework is waiting Read more…
30 candidates for the presidency… and the National Union nominates three names
2026-01-04 05:01
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The number of candidates for the position of President of the Republic of Iraq has risen to 30 by the end of official working hours today, Sunday, 24 hours before the deadline for submitting the names of candidates, which ends at Read more…
Human rights center: The new Iraqi parliament speaker is violating the constitution and threatening journalists.
2026-01-04 04:14
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraq Center for Human Rights expressed on Sunday its strong condemnation of what it described as the “violations” issued by the Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, Hebat al-Halbousi, considering them to be a direct attack on freedom of expression and freedom of opinion, a clear violation of the provisions of the Iraqi Constitution, Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 1-3-2026
1-3-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Baghdad One News is showing the first withdrawal of the US troops from the air base. They are withdrawing today. They’re showing the first groups of them leaving out. We have security and stability. It just has to be shown with a new rate…The convoy of 50 Hummers, trucks and soldiers have just left the base and are heading towards Kurdistan region with air power as cover… FRANK: All we’re doing is moving our troops around. We will never leave that area. We will never leave Iraq because we are there to defend our investment in Iraq… Read more…
Trump announces a new strategy to ensure absolute American dominance over the Western Hemisphere
2026-01-03 09:06
Shafaq News – Washington
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump announced a new strategy to impose hegemony over the Western Hemisphere.
Trump said in a speech: The socialist regime in Venezuela stole the oil infrastructure that we built there by force, and we will no longer allow our property to be looted.
He added, “Venezuela’s seizure of our oil platforms and assets is the largest theft of American property in our Read more…
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Al-Hakim: 9 candidates for Prime Minister, and restricting weapons is a necessity
2026-01-03 08:23
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The head of the National State Forces Alliance, Ammar al-Hakim, confirmed on Saturday that the coordinating framework that brings together the ruling Shiite political forces in Iraq has chosen nine candidates for the premiership, while stressing the importance of Read more…
Al-Maliki is the most likely candidate… Al-Lami identifies the real candidates for Prime Minister
1-3-2026
Information/Baghdad
Independent politician Sheikh Haider al-Lami confirmed on Saturday that the issue of nominating the prime minister is currently limited to Nouri al-Maliki and Mohammed al-Shia al-Sudani, denying any other nominations.
Al-Lami told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “The two actual and real candidates are Read more…
Economic: Venezuela’s crisis gives Iraq an opportunity to boost its heavy oil exports
1-3-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Economic expert Bilal Khalifa confirmed on Saturday that the current crisis in Venezuela could lead to a halt in Venezuelan oil supplies to global markets, which could significantly raise oil prices in the coming period.
Khalifa told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “Iraq can benefit from this crisis thanks to its production of Basra heavy oil, which is very similar Read more…
Al-Rubaie: The coordination framework outlines the steps for appointing a new prime minister.
1-3-2026
The Information Agency / Baghdad –
Hussam al-Rubaie, a leader in the Coordination Framework, revealed on Saturday the steps the framework is taking to nominate a new prime minister. He emphasized that the next government will face difficult challenges that the previous government, headed by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, failed to address. Read more…
Today…the process of replacing the Syrian currency begins
2026-01-03 01:30
Shafaq News – Damascus
The First Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Mukhlis Al-Nazer, announced that the process of replacing the old Syrian currency with the new currency actually began today, Saturday, after months of continuous and diligent work.
The observer said in a post on the “X” platform: “Since early morning, Read more…
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The Iraqi government allocates “high” capital to the newly revamped Rafidain Bank.
2026-01-03 02:07
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday, Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, the financial advisor to the outgoing Prime Minister, revealed that the new Rafidain Bank will have highly efficient capital, with the possibility of bringing in an international strategic banking partner.
Mazhar told Shafaq News Agency that “the study prepared by one of the major financial companies specializing in banking and financial reform Read more…
Protests widen in Iran, warnings of an “armed uprising”
2026-01-03 02:04
Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian police confirmed on Saturday that protests in the country are widening and becoming more violent, while warning of an “armed uprising,” according to the Fars News Agency.
The Iranian news agency quoted a police spokesman as saying: Read more…
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