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Coordination Framework faces critical 72 hours to name Iraq PM
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Coordination-Framework-faces-critical-72-hours-to-name-Iraq-PM
Published: April 19, 2026 17:07
Shafaq News- BaghdadThe next 72 hours will becritical for Iraq’s Shiite Coordination Framework (CF) to agree on a nomineefor prime minister, MP Ahmed Salem al-Saadi of Al-Hikma (Wisdom) Movement toldShafaq News on Sunday, pointing to mounting time…
Iraq’s Al-Anbar Council elects Hamid Al-Alwani as chairman
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraq-s-Al-Anbar-Council-elects-Hamid-Al-Alwani-as-chairman
Published: April 19, 2026 15:47
Shafaq News- Al-AnbarAl-Anbar Provincial Council on Sunday elected HamidAl-Alwani as chairman during a voting session held within its fourth electoralterm, succeeding acting head Akram Al-Mahlawi.Al-Alwani secured the required absolute majority,…
Al-Sudani’s camp challenges Nouri Al-Maliki’s nomination ahead of key vote
Published: April 19, 2026 15:12
Shafaq News- BaghdadThe Reconstruction and Development Coalition, led by caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, stated on Sunday it had withdrawn support for Nouri al-Maliki’s bid for prime minister, reaffirming al-Sudani as its sole…
Dawa Party reaffirms Nouri al-Maliki bid as CF sets decisive meeting
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Dawa-Party-reaffirms-al-Maliki-bid-as-CF-sets-decisive-meeting
Published: April 19, 2026 14:07
Shafaq News- BaghdadIraq’s Islamic Dawa Party said on Sunday that its leader, Nouri al-Maliki, remains the sole candidate for prime minister, denying any move to nominate an alternative, as the Coordination Framework (CF) called for a decisive meeting to…
Iraq: Israel Somaliland envoy could fuel territorial disputes
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraq-Israel-Somaliland-envoy-could-fuel-territorial-disputes
Published: April 19, 2026 13:20
Shafaq News- BaghdadIraq’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday rejected Israel’s appointment of a diplomatic representative to Somaliland as a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and international law.The ministry said the step reflects “intentions to encourage…
Al-Maliki aide warns against stalling in Iraq’s PM nomination process
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Al-Maliki-aide-warns-against-stalling-in-Iraq-s-PM-nomination-process
Published: April 19, 2026 11:00
Shafaq News- BaghdadThe media director for State of Law Coalition leaderNouri Al-Maliki, Hisham Al-Rikabi, on Sunday criticized delays within Iraq’sShiite Coordination Framework (CF) in naming a prime minister, while rejectingclaims that Al-Maliki has been…
Kataib Hezbollah ties Iraq PM to Al-Maliki or Al-Sudani blocs
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Kataib-Hezbollah-ties-Iraq-PM-to-Al-Maliki-or-Al-Sudani-blocs
Published: April 18, 2026 21:48
Shafaq News- BaghdadKataib Hezbollah, an Iran-aligned Iraqi armed faction, on Saturdayrejected any move to concentrate Iraq’s top political posts within a singlebloc, as political forces remain deadlocked over selecting the next primeminister.In a…
Source: Qaani meets Iraqi factions in Baghdad as PM talks stall
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Source-Qaani-meets-Iraqi-factions-in-Baghdad-as-PM-talks-stall
Published: April 18, 2026 16:32
Shafaq News- BaghdadIran’s Quds Force commander, Esmail Qaani, arrived inBaghdad in an unannounced visit, holding talks with Iraqi political and armedfaction leaders as negotiations over the next prime minister remain unresolved,a well-informed source told…
Iraq’s CF postpones meeting to nominate PM
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraq-s-CF-postpones-meeting-to-nominate-PM
Published: April 18, 2026 16:21
Shafaq News- BaghdadA meeting of Iraq’s Coordination Framework (CF), a coalition of ruling Shiite political parties, scheduled onSaturday, was postponed to Monday, at the request of caretaker Prime MinisterMohammed Shia Al-Sudani, a political source told…
CF may delay key meeting on the prime minister nominee
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/CF-may-delay-key-meeting-on-the-prime-minister-nominee
Published: April 18, 2026 11:16
Shafaq News- BaghdadIraq’s Coordination Framework (CF), a coalition of rulingShiite political parties, may postpone a planned meeting to nominate acandidate for prime minister until Monday, a senior political source toldShafaq News on Saturday. The meeting…
US sanctions Iraqi factions’ leaders over attacks on American interests
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/US-sanctions-Iraqi-factions-leaders-over-attacks-on-American-interests
Published: April 17, 2026 20:45
Shafaq News- WashingtonThe Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Friday imposed sanctions on seven Iraqi armed groups’ commanders, accusing them of planning, directing, and executing attacks against US personnel, facilities, and interests in Iraq.In a…
Al-Maliki gains ground in Iraq PM race ahead of key bloc meeting
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Al-Maliki-gains-ground-in-Iraq-PM-race-ahead-of-key-bloc-meeting
Published: April 17, 2026 18:35
Shafaq News- BaghdadCompetition between former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and caretaker premier Mohammed Shia al-Sudani for Iraq’s next government leadership has begun to ease, as al-Maliki consolidated support within the ruling Shiite bloc, a…
Al-Khazali: Arab to succeed Turkmen as Kirkuk Governor under rotation deal
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Al-Khazali-Arab-to-succeed-Turkmen-as-Kirkuk-Governor-under-rotation-deal
Published: April 17, 2026 10:01
Shafaq News-Kirkuk Asaib Ahlal-Haq Secretary-General Qais al-Khazali said Friday that the politicalagreement he personally brokered in late 2024 includes a rotation clause underwhich the Kirkuk governorship will pass to the Arab component after the…
Kirkuk Governor pledges unity amid Kurdish protests over leadership change
Published: April 16, 2026 19:52
Shafaq News- KirkukKirkuk's newly installed governor vowed Thursday to govern for all of the province's communities, as dozens of Kurdish residents rallied outside the governorate building to protest his appointment.Muhammad Saman, confirmed by the Kirkuk…
Kirkuk elects first Turkmen governor, KDP cries foul
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Kirkuk-elects-first-Turkmen-governor-KDP-cries-foul
Published: April 16, 2026 16:04
Shafaq News- KirkukKirkuk's provincial council voted Thursday to install Mohammed Samaan as the city's first Turkmen governor, implementing a two-year-old power-sharing deal.The Turkmen Iraqi Front's Ahmed Ramzi confirmed quorum was met and the council…
EXCLUSIVE: CF adopts two-thirds rule for Iraq’s premiership race
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/EXCLUSIVE-CF-adopts-two-thirds-rule-for-Iraq-s-premiership-race
Published: April 16, 2026 10:53
Shafaq News- BaghdadIraqi Shiite leaders have agreed on a mechanism to selectthe country’s next prime minister, centering on a two-thirds majority rule, asource within the Coordination Framework (CF) told Shafaq News on Thursday.Under the emerging formula,…
UAE summons Iraqi envoy over attacks it links to armed groups
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/UAE-summons-Iraqi-envoy-over-attacks-it-links-to-armed-groups
Published: April 15, 2026 19:43
Shafaq News- Abu DhabiThe United Arab Emirates on Wednesday summoned Iraq’s chargéd’affaires in Abu Dhabi to protest attacks it attributed to armed Iraqifactions targeting its territory, calling on the Iraqi government to urgently preventany hostile acts…
Iraq Speaker backs Compulsory Service Law to reinforce military
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraq-Speaker-backs-Compulsory-Service-Law-as-to-enforce-armed-forces
Published: April 15, 2026 15:08
Shafaq News- BaghdadIraq’s Parliament Speaker Haibet al-Halbousi on Wednesday endorseda draft law to reinstate compulsory military service, describing it as a“security and social necessity” to strengthen the armed forces and shape adisciplined…
Coordination Framework deadlock jeopardizes Iraq PM talks
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Coordination-Framework-deadlock-jeopardizes-Iraq-PM-talks
Published: April 15, 2026 14:30
Shafaq News- BaghdadDeep divisions within Iraq’s Shiite Coordination Framework (CF) threaten a key meeting to agree on a prime minister candidate, as leaders remain split over forming the next government, a source told Shafaq News on Wednesday.The deadlock…
Iraq's Kirkuk governor dismisses resignation rumors
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraq-s-Kirkuk-governor-dismisses-resignation-rumors
Published: April 15, 2026 13:57
Shafaq News- KirkukKirkuk Governor Rebwar Taha remains in office, his media officeaffirmed on Wednesday, amid circulating reports of his resignation.In a statement, the office denied that any formal resignation hadbeen submitted to the provincial council,…
Iraq’s Al-Muthanna delays questioning of governor
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraq-s-Al-Muthanna-delays-questioning-of-governor
Published: April 15, 2026 13:37
Shafaq News-Al-MuthannaAl-MuthannaProvincial Council on Tuesday rescheduled the questioning of Governor MuhannadAl-Atabi to April 21 after postponing the session for the third time, amidongoing political and legal disputes.The ProvincialCouncil had stated…
EXCLUSIVE: Nouri Al-Maliki remains sole candidate for Iraq premiership
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/EXCLUSIVE-Nouri-Al-Maliki-remains-sole-candidate-for-Iraq-premiership
Published: April 15, 2026 09:36
Shafaq News- BaghdadIraq’s State of Law Coalition on Wednesdaydenied reports that its leader, former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki, maywithdraw his candidacy for the premiership. Coalition member Zuhair al-Jalabi toldShafaq News that al-Maliki “has not…
PM al-Sudani condemns Baathist crimes against Kurdish people on 38th Anfal anniversary
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraqi-PM-commemorates-38th-anniversary-of-Anfal-campaign
Published: April 14, 2026 09:13
Shafaq News-BaghdadIraq’scaretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani marked the 38th anniversary ofthe Anfal campaign on Tuesday, honoring Kurdish victims of the former Baathistregime's military operations.Al-Sudanidescribed the campaigns as racist…
CF filters candidates for Prime Minister race
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/CF-filters-candidates-for-Prime-Minister-race
Published: April 13, 2026 21:07
Shafaq News- BaghdadIraq’s Shiite Coordination Framework (CF), the largest bloc inparliament, has narrowed its list of candidates for prime minister as keyleaders met on Monday to outline the next phase of talks aimed at resolving theleadership race.A…
Ayatollah Al-Sistani's authority rejects role in Iraq PM selection
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Ayatollah-Al-Sistani-s-authority-rejects-role-in-Iraq-PM-selection
Published: April 13, 2026 14:35
Shafaq News- BaghdadIraq’s Shiite clerical authority in Najaf, led by Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani, reaffirmed it will not intervene in selecting a prime minister candidate, a source told Shafaq News on Monday, as Shiite political forces move to choose a…
Bahrain summons Iraq's Chargé d'Affaires over drone attacks
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Bahrain-summons-Iraq-s-Charg-d-Affaires-over-drone-attacks
Published: April 13, 2026 14:11
Shafaq News- BaghdadBahrain's Foreign Ministry summoned Iraq's Chargé d'Affaires Ahmed Ismail al-Karawi on Monday, delivering a formal protest note over continued drone attacks on the kingdom and Gulf Cooperation Council states launched from Iraqi…
Coordination Framework postpones meeting amid internal disagreements
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Coordination-Framework-postpones-meeting-amid-internal-disagreements
Published: April 13, 2026 14:07
Shafaq News- BaghdadThe Coordination Framework's meeting, scheduled for Monday at the residence of Ammar al-Hakim, leader of the Al-Hikma (Wisdom) National Movement, has been postponed after several Framework leaders boycotted the session, a political…
Iraqi forces revive vice-presidential posts for al-Maliki and al-Halbousi amid government talks
Published: April 13, 2026 13:13
Shafaq News-BaghdadIraqi politicalsources revealed Monday a governmental and political push to revive the posts ofvice president, with a proposal to assign the two positions to Nouri al-Malikiand Mohammed al-Halbousi as part of broader settlement efforts…
Iraq’s premiership: Al-Maliki signals willingness to drop in exchange for blocking al-Sudani
Published: April 13, 2026 10:32
Shafaq News- BaghdadNourial-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, has told Coordination Frameworkleaders he is willing to withdraw his candidacy for prime minister on thecondition that incumbent PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is not nominated for asecond…
Iraq's Reconstruction and Development Coalition pushes al-Sudani for second term
Published: April 13, 2026 10:05
Shafaq News- BaghdadTheReconstruction and Development Coalition (Al-Ima'ar wal-Tanmiya) confirmedMonday it is strongly pushing its leader, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, as itscandidate to form the next Iraqi government, with a decision potentiallyexpected…
PM Al-Sudani calls for action on Lebanon in call with Lebanese President
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/PM-Al-Sudani-calls-for-action-on-Lebanon-in-call-with-Lebanese-President
Published: April 12, 2026 20:11
Shafaq News- BaghdadOn Sunday, Iraq’s caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani andLebanese President Joseph Aoun called on major international powers to takeresponsibility for violations in Lebanon and the direct targeting of civilians.The PM’s…
Al-Maliki is the candidate until further notice, CF member says
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Al-Maliki-is-the-candidate-until-further-notice-CF-member-says
Published: April 12, 2026 17:35
Shafaq News- BaghdadNouri al-Maliki remained the Coordination Framework’s (CF) only formally voted prime ministerial candidate, CF member Abu Mithaq al-Massari told Shafaq News on Sunday, warning that any move to replace him required a written withdrawal…
Saudi Arabia summons Iraq's Ambassador over cross-border drone strikes
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Saudi-Arabia-summons-Iraq-s-Ambassador-over-cross-border-drone-strikes
Published: April 12, 2026 16:01
Shafaq News- RiyadhSaudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry summoned Iraq's Ambassador Safia Taleb al-Suhail on Sunday over drone attacks on the kingdom and Gulf states launched from Iraqi soil.Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Saud al-Sati delivered a…
US, Iraqi armed groups agree to mutual military suspension
https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/US-Iraqi-armed-groups-agree-to-mutual-military-suspension
Published: April 12, 2026 14:40
Shafaq News- BaghdadThe Shiite Coordination Framework (CF), Iraq’s largestparliamentary bloc, has reached a conditional truce between Iraqi armedfactions and the United States, an official told Shafaq News on Sunday.According to Amer al-Fayez, head of the…