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Gas production collapse in Southern Iraq signals deepening energy crisis
Published: April 14, 2026 22:53
Shafaq News- Basra Iraq’s gas sector, particularly in the southern regions, is witnessing a sharp decline in production amid ongoing regional tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, directly impacting the country’s energy system due to its…
Iran arrests 8 in Ilam over ‘foreign links’
https://shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Iran-arrests-8-in-Ilam-over-foreign-links
Published: April 14, 2026 22:00
Shafaq News- Tehran Iranian authorities on Tuesday arrested eight people in Ilam province over alleged links to foreign entities and activities aimed at undermining national security, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said. The IRGC…
Saudi Arabia condemns drone attacks from Iraq, urges Baghdad to act
https://shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Saudi-Arabia-condemns-drone-attacks-from-Iraq-urges-Baghdad-to-act
Published: April 14, 2026 21:24
Shafaq News- Riyadh Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers on Tuesday condemned drone attacks targeting the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, launched from Iraqi territory, stressing the need for the Iraqi government to act responsibly in addressing…
WHO: 217 attacks on Sudan health facilities kill 2K+ since 2023
https://shafaq.com/en/World/WHO-217-attacks-on-Sudan-health-facilities-kill-2K-since-2023
Published: April 14, 2026 21:19
Shafaq News- Khartoum About 217 attacks on healthcare facilities in Sudan since April 2023 have killed 2,052 medical personnel and injured 810 others, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday as the country’s health crisis deepens after three…
Drone strike in Al-Sulaymaniyah kills one
https://shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/Drone-strike-in-Al-Sulaymaniyah-kills-one
Published: April 14, 2026 20:38
Shafaq News- Al-Sulaymaniyah A drone attack targeted a position of the Iranian opposition group Komala in Al-Sulaymaniyah province, killing one member of the group, a security source told Shafaq News on Tuesday. Ghazal Mola, a fighter within Komala…
Israel ties Iran enriched uranium removal to ending the war
https://shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Israel-ties-Iran-enriched-uranium-removal-to-ending-the-war
Published: April 14, 2026 20:25
Shafaq News- Middle East Defense Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday set the removal of Iran’s enriched uranium as a “key condition” for ending the US-Israeli war on Tehran. In a video statement, Katz argued that previous operations, including last year’s…
US-Iran talks collapse; Analysts warn of high escalation risk as ceasefire deadline nears
Published: April 14, 2026 19:47
Shafaq News The latest round of negotiations between Iran and the United States ended without an agreement early Sunday after more than 20 hours of discussions, casting uncertainty over the diplomatic track and prompting analysts to warn of a heightened…
Yazidis mark new year under tight security measures
https://shafaq.com/en/society/Yazidis-mark-new-year-under-tight-security-measures
Published: April 14, 2026 19:34
Shafaq News- Nineveh Followers of the Yazidi faith in Iraq and abroad marked the Yazidi New Year on Tuesday under heightened security measures. Groups of Yazidis gathered at the Lalish Temple in the Sheikhan district of Nineveh province to observe the…
Israel supports disarming groups in Lebanon after peace talks
https://shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Israel-supports-disarming-groups-in-Lebanon-after-peace-talks
Published: April 14, 2026 18:57
Shafaq News- Washington Israel on Tuesday expressed support for disarming all non-state armed groups in Lebanon and dismantling what it described as “terror infrastructure,” while affirming readiness to coordinate with the Lebanese government to ensure…
Guterres backs maritime rights as EU criticizes US blockade on Iran
Published: April 14, 2026 18:06
Shafaq News- New York/ Brussels UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday warned that the escalating crisis in the Middle East has “no military solution,” calling for restraint and renewed diplomacy. On X, Guterres stressed respect for…
Trump signals renewed Iran talks in Islamabad within two days
https://shafaq.com/en/World/Trump-signals-renewed-Iran-talks-in-Islamabad-within-two-days
Published: April 14, 2026 17:17
Shafaq News- Washington US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said a new round of negotiations with Iran could take place within two days in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad. In an interview with the New York Post, Trump noted that discussions are ongoing…
CENTCOM reports zero breaches in first day of Iran maritime blockade
https://shafaq.com/en/World/CENTCOM-reports-zero-breaches-in-first-day-of-Iran-maritime-blockade
Published: April 14, 2026 16:40
Shafaq News- Washington The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Tuesday indicated that no vessels breached the maritime blockade imposed on Iran during its first 24 hours. On X, the command noted that more than 10,000 US personnel —including sailors,…
Lebanon and Israel hold first direct talks since 1993 at US State Department
Published: April 14, 2026 15:50
Shafaq News- Washington Lebanon and Israel met Tuesday at the US State Department in Washington in their first direct ambassador-level contact since 1993, with the two sides entering the talks divided over core objectives.Lebanese President Joseph Aoun…
Iraqi Kurdistan downs two explosive drones over Erbil
https://shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/Iraqi-Kurdistan-downs-two-explosive-drones-over-Erbil
Published: April 14, 2026 15:00
Shafaq News- Erbil Kurdistan Region Counter-Terrorism Directorate on Tuesday reported the downing of two explosive-laden drones over Erbil, without casualties or damage. The aircraft were detected at 17:04 local time after being launched from Iranian…
US offers a $10 million reward for information on Kataib Hezbollah’s Al-Hamidawi
Published: April 14, 2026 14:57
Shafaq News- Washington The United States Department of State announced on Tuesday a reward of up to $10 million for information on Ahmad al-Hamidawi, the leader of Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah. In a statement, the State Department’s Rewards for Justice…
Drone attack hits Iranian opposition Komala sites in northern Iraq
https://shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/Drone-attack-hits-Iranian-opposition-Komala-sites-in-northern-Iraq
Published: April 14, 2026 14:40
Shafaq News- Al-Sulaymaniyah A drone strike on Tuesday targeted positions belonging to the Iranian Kurdish opposition group Komala in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, a security source told Shafaq News. The attack hit sites in the Surdas area of Al-Sulaymaniyah…
Iraq taps Najaf ‘white gold’ to unlock billion-dollar mining potential
https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-taps-Najaf-white-gold-to-unlock-billion-dollar-mining-potential
Published: April 14, 2026 14:15
Shafaq News- NajafIraq is positioning Najaf as a key mining investment hub, highlighting high-purity silica sand –known as “white gold”– as a strategic resource, the Iraqi Geological Survey said on Tuesday.Silica reserves in Iraq are estimated at around…
Syrian-Iraqi understanding on energy and trade
https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/Syrian-Iraqi-understanding-on-energy-and-trade
Published: April 14, 2026 13:57
Shafaq News- Washington Syria and Iraq have reached a set of new economic understandings, with plans to advance energy cooperation and facilitate bilateral trade, Syria’s Finance Minister Yisr Barnieh said on Tuesday, describing the communication with the…
Israel: Hezbollah blocks peace and normalization with Lebanon
https://shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Israel-Hezbollah-blocks-peace-and-normalization-with-Lebanon
Published: April 14, 2026 13:55
Shafaq News- Middle East Israel is seeking “peace and normalization” with Lebanon, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced on Tuesday ahead of expected direct talks in Washington. Speaking at a press conference, Saar identified Hezbollah as the main…
Dollar eases at Tuesday's close in Baghdad and Erbil
https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/Dollar-eases-at-Tuesday-s-close-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil
Published: April 14, 2026 13:38
Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil The US dollar fell against the Iraqi dinar at Tuesday's closing in Baghdad and Erbil, according to a Shafaq News correspondent. At al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges in Baghdad, the dollar closed at 153,500 IQD per $100,…
Iraq lifts Basrah Medium nearly $2 for Asia as oil hits $119
https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-lifts-Basrah-Medium-nearly-2-for-Asia-as-oil-hits-119
Published: April 14, 2026 13:23
Shafaq News- BaghdadIraq on Tuesday raised the official selling price of Basrah Medium crude bound for Asia, its largest market accounting for about 70% of exports, by around $1.70 per barrel, as global oil prices surge.Oil markets have risen amid the…
Syriac Catholic Church: Trump remarks on Pope Leo defy moral values
https://shafaq.com/en/World/Syriac-Catholic-Church-Trump-remarks-on-Pope-Leo-defy-moral-values
Published: April 14, 2026 13:10
Shafaq News- Basra On Tuesday, the Syriac Catholic Patriarchal Vicariate in Basra and the Gulf condemned remarks by US President Donald Trump targeting Pope Leo as “offensive and irresponsible.” In a statement, the Vicariate described the comments as a…
Qatar calls for stability as Strait of Hormuz crisis impacts markets
Published: April 14, 2026 12:50
Shafaq News- Doha Qatar on Tuesday described the Strait of Hormuz crisis as “temporary,” urging coordinated regional action to safeguard stability and ensure the continued flow of global trade. Speaking at a press conference, Foreign Ministry…
Iraq seventh-strongest Arab navy in 2026
https://shafaq.com/en/Security/Iraq-seventh-strongest-Arab-navy-in-2026
Published: April 14, 2026 12:31
Shafaq News- BaghdadIraq ranked seventh among Arab countries in naval power in 2026 in terms of fleet size, number and type of vessels, and operational and logistical capabilities, Global Firepower data showed.Egypt led the ranking, followed by Qatar and…
800 Kurdish families return to Syria’s Afrin under agreement
https://shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/800-Kurdish-families-return-to-Syria-s-Afrin-under-agreement
Published: April 14, 2026 12:15
Shafaq News- Qamishli Around 800 Kurdish families returned on Tuesday from Syria’s Hasakah province to their homes in Afrin and its countryside under an agreement between Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Shafaq News correspondent in…
SDF chief heads to Damascus for Syria integration talks
https://shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/SDF-chief-heads-to-Damascus-for-Syria-integration-talks
Published: April 14, 2026 12:06
Shafaq News- DamascusSyrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander Mazloum Abdi on Tuesday arrived in Damascus for talks with officials on integrating the Kurdish-led force into the Syrian government, a source told Shafaq News.Abdi was accompanied by Autonomous…
Chamchamal marks the Anfal anniversary quietly as families demand justice
Published: April 14, 2026 11:53
Shafaq News- Al-Sulaymaniyah Residents of Chamchamal district in Al-Sulaymaniyah province gathered on Tuesday to mark the anniversary of the Anfal campaign in an informal popular ceremony, held in the absence of any official events, according to a…
KDP signals no objection to Iraqi President, warns against bypassing Kurdish consensus
Published: April 14, 2026 11:21
Shafaq News- Al-Sulaymaniyah The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) warned on Tuesday that selecting Iraq’s president without Kurdish consensus could undermine the Kurdistan Region’s rights, days after parliament elected Nizar Amedi of the Patriotic Union…
ICSC produces +600K tons in February, with key plants posting double-digit growth
Published: April 14, 2026 10:46
Shafaq News- Baghdad The Iraqi Cement State Company (ICSC), affiliated with the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, announced Tuesday a strong production and marketing performance in February, driven by sustained and stable operations across its…
Iraq, Syria plan “Financial Sector Day” to bolster cooperation
https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-Syria-plan-Financial-Sector-Day-to-bolster-cooperation
Published: April 14, 2026 10:26
Shafaq News- Washington Damascus is moving to deepen financial cooperation with Baghdad, including plans for a joint banking event, Syrian Central Bank Governor Abdul Qader al-Hasriya revealed on Tuesday. In remarks to Shafaq News, al-Hasriya confirmed…
Iraq hands death sentence to ISIS member over attack on security forces
Published: April 14, 2026 09:38
Shafaq News- Baghdad Iraq’s Central Criminal Court on Tuesday sentenced an ISIS member to death for a 2017 deadly attack on Iraqi security forces in Diyala province, according to the Supreme Judicial Council. The convicted militant, along with an…
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- Baghdad Iraq’s caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani marked the 38th anniversary of the Anfal campaign on Tuesday, honoring Kurdish victims of the former Baathist regime's military operations. Al-Sudani described the campaigns…
Israeli strikes kill 10+ in southern Lebanon, Beqaa Valley
https://shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Israeli-strikes-kill-10-in-southern-Lebanon-Beqaa-Valley
Published: April 14, 2026 08:43
Shafaq News- Beirut Deadly Israeli strikes continued across southern Lebanon and the Beqaa Valley on Tuesday, local media reported, as Hezbollah retaliated with drone and rocket attacks on Israeli positions. In the Tyre district, three people were killed…
Gold prices rise in Baghdad and Erbil markets
https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-prices-rise-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-markets-9-1
Published: April 14, 2026 08:28
Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil On Tuesday, gold prices hovered around 1.03 million IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices on Baghdad's Al-Nahr Street recorded a selling price of 1,033,000…
Iraq hands over Finnish and American suspects after ISIS affiliation ruled out
Published: April 14, 2026 08:13
Shafaq News- Baghdad Iraq's National Center for International Judicial Cooperation handed over two suspects —a juvenile holding Finnish citizenship and another holding American citizenship— to the competent authorities in their respective countries,…
Dollar slips in Baghdad and Erbil
https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/Dollar-slips-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-4
Published: April 14, 2026 07:50
Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil The US dollar opened Tuesday’s trading lower in Iraq, hovering around 154,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad's Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges at 153,700…
Iraqi Planning Ministry affirms census data fully secure
https://shafaq.com/en/society/Iraqi-Planning-Ministry-affirms-census-data-fully-secure
Published: April 14, 2026 07:34
Shafaq News- Baghdad Social media reports claiming that national census data had been leaked and offered for sale on the dark web are completely false, Iraq’s Ministry of Planning said on Tuesday. In a statement, the ministry stressed that no breach or…
Basrah crudes rise despite global losses
https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/Basrah-crudes-rise-despite-global-losses
Published: April 14, 2026 07:08
Shafaq News- Basrah Iraq’s Basrah crude climbed more than 2% on Tuesday, amid a decline in global oil markets. Basrah Heavy crude rose by $2.48, or 2.16%, to $117.45 per barrel, while Basrah Medium crude gained by $2.48, or 2.12%, to settle at $119.55…
President Barzani calls for political unity on 38th Anfal anniversary
Published: April 14, 2026 06:50
Shafaq News- Erbil Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani on Tuesday urged Baghdad to compensate victims of the Anfal campaign, marking the 38th anniversary of what he described as “a horrific crime” committed by Iraq’s former regime. In the…
Oil dips on signs of US-Iran dialogue despite Hormuz tensions
https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/Oil-dips-on-signs-of-US-Iran-dialogue-despite-Hormuz-tensions
Published: April 14, 2026 06:10
Shafaq News Oil prices fell in early Asian trade on Tuesday as signs of potential U.S.-Iran dialogue to end their war reduced concerns about supply risks stemming from the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent futures declined by $1.86, or…
China-owned sanctioned tanker transits Hormuz despite US blockade
https://shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/China-owned-sanctioned-tanker-transits-Hormuz-despite-US-blockade
Published: April 14, 2026 05:30
Shafaq News- Gulf A US-sanctioned tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday despite Washington’s newly imposed naval blockade on Iran, Bloomberg reported. The vessel, Rich Starry —formerly Full Star— appears on US sanctions lists since 2023 for…
Ottoman-era mansions in Iraq’s Najaf trace historical roots
https://shafaq.com/en/society/Ottoman-era-mansions-in-Iraq-s-Najaf-trace-historical-roots
Published: April 13, 2026 22:51
Shafaq News- Najaf The town of Al-Mishkhab in Najaf province, central Iraq, retains a notable architectural and historical legacy, reflected in the mansions of the Sayyid Noor family, which date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Ahmad…
Oil prices gain 4% upon Hormuz blockade
https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/Oil-prices-gain-4-upon-Hormuz-blockade
Published: April 13, 2026 22:09
Shafaq News Oil prices climbed about 4% on Monday after the U.S. military began a blockade of ships leaving Iran's ports, drawing threatened retaliation from Tehran against its Gulf neighbors after weekend talks on ending the Iran war broke down. …
UK, Germany push to expand US-Iran ceasefire to Lebanon
https://shafaq.com/en/World/UK-Germany-push-to-expand-US-Iran-ceasefire-to-Lebanon
Published: April 13, 2026 21:30
Shafaq News- London/ Berlin The United Kingdom and Germany on Monday underlined the need to include Lebanon in the temporary ceasefire recently signed between the United States and Iran, warning of a regional spillover if the fighting between Beirut and…
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- Baghdad Iraq’s Shiite Coordination Framework (CF), the largest bloc in parliament, has narrowed its list of candidates for prime minister as key leaders met on Monday to outline the next phase of talks aimed at resolving the leadership race. …
Iran nuclear talks collapse over US nuclear demands
https://shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Iran-nuclear-talks-collapse-over-US-nuclear-demands
Published: April 13, 2026 20:36
Shafaq News- Washington/ Islamabad A US proposal for a 20-year moratorium on uranium enrichment stalled nuclear negotiations with Iran, Axios reported on Monday, noting that Tehran countered with a shorter timeframe. Citing US sources, the outlet…
US siege on Iran carries $435M daily price tag
https://shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/US-siege-on-Iran-carries-435M-daily-price-tag
Published: April 13, 2026 20:04
Shafaq News- Washington The naval blockade targeting Iran is costing an estimated $435 million per day, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, as US forces tighten their presence around the Strait of Hormuz. Citing a US official, the newspaper…
IEA declares worst energy crisis in history
https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/IEA-declares-worst-energy-crisis-in-history
Published: April 13, 2026 19:33
Shafaq News- Middle EastThe International Energy Agency (IEA) on Monday called for urgent demand reduction measures as its executive director warned that the Iran war had led to the worst global energy disruption in history, with more than 80 oil and gas…
Hezbollah leader Qassem: We are prepared to capture Israeli troops
https://shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Hezbollah-leader-Qassem-We-are-prepared-to-capture-Israeli-troops
Published: April 13, 2026 19:15
Shafaq News- BeirutLebanese Hezbollah's Secretary-General Naim Qassem on Monday warned that the group may capture Israeli soldiers “when the opportunity arises,” as fighting continues along the southern front.In a televised address, Qassem reiterated…
Iraqi PMF in Iran sparks debate over solidarity or suppression
https://shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Iraqi-PMF-in-Iran-sparks-debate-over-solidarity-or-suppression
Published: April 13, 2026 18:25
Shafaq News- TehranVolunteers from neighboring countries, including Iraqis and Afghans, arrived in Iran from the early days of the current war to express solidarity with Iranians under US and Israeli strikes, Iran's Tasnim News Agency reported Monday.The…
Pakistan pushes to revive US-Iran talks before ceasefire deadline
https://shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Pakistan-pushes-to-revive-US-Iran-talks-before-ceasefire-deadline
Published: April 13, 2026 17:58
Shafaq News- IslamabadPakistan has intensified efforts to bring the United States and Iran back to talks after the weekend’s failed round, a senior official told CBS News on Monday.The negotiations stalled over Iran’s nuclear program, with Washington…
Trump vows US will recover Iran’s nuclear material
https://shafaq.com/en/World/Trump-vows-US-will-recover-Iran-s-nuclear-material
Published: April 13, 2026 17:52
Shafaq News- Washington US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran is seeking a deal, noting Washington will not accept any agreement allowing Tehran to possess a nuclear weapon, which he believes Tehran will ultimately accept. Trump told…
UN: Hormuz crisis heading toward global food catastrophe
https://shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/UN-Hormuz-crisis-heading-toward-global-food-catastrophe
Published: April 13, 2026 17:01
Shafaq News- Middle EastThe United Nations warned Monday that the Hormuz crisis risks triggering a global agricultural and food catastrophe, as a drop of more than 90% in tanker traffic threatens food supplies across Asia and Africa and has already forced…
Iraq dismantles two drug networks in Baghdad and Basra
https://shafaq.com/en/Security/Iraq-dismantles-two-drug-networks-in-Baghdad-and-Basra
Published: April 13, 2026 16:34
Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Basra Iraq’s National Security Service (INSS) arrested seven suspects and dismantled two drug trafficking networks in Baghdad and Basra. The agency said its units in western Baghdad dismantled a network of two suspects following…
Baghdad hosts first Yazidi studies session
https://shafaq.com/en/society/Baghdad-hosts-first-Yazidi-studies-session
Published: April 13, 2026 15:41
Shafaq News- Baghdad Iraq’s House of Books and Documents, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, held the first session of the Scientific Association for Yazidi Research and Studies on Monday during a forum in Baghdad titled The Future of Yazidi…
Iraqi Resistance: US attack halt conditional on Iran ceasefire
https://shafaq.com/en/Security/Iraqi-Resistance-US-attack-halt-conditional-on-Iran-ceasefire
Published: April 13, 2026 14:52
Shafaq News- Baghdad Attacks against American interests in Iraq and across the region have been suspended on a conditional basis tied directly to the Iran-US two-week ceasefire, a senior official within the Iraqi Resistance Coordination Committee…
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…
US naval blockade of Iranian ports takes effect as oil prices surge past $100
Published: April 13, 2026 14:20
Shafaq News- Middle East (Updated at 18:00)The US naval blockade of Iranian ports took effect Monday at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (14:00 GMT), as ordered by President Donald Trump, with ships in the Gulf and surrounding waters warned to prepare for military…
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 evening, has been postponed indefinitely due to disagreements among its members, a political source told Shafaq News.This is a breaking story…
US enforces Iran blockade as Tehran warns of retaliation
https://shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/US-enforces-Iran-blockade-as-Tehran-warns-of-retaliation
Published: April 13, 2026 13:48
Shafaq News- Washington/ Tehran The US military on Monday said it will intercept any vessel entering or leaving a designated blockade zone around Iranian ports, warning that even neutral ships may be subject to inspection for suspected smuggling. In…
USD/IQD exchange rates decrease in Baghdad and Erbil
https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/USD-IQD-exchange-rates-decrease-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil
Published: April 13, 2026 13:36
Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil The US dollar closure Monday’s trading higher in Iraq, nearing 154,000 dinars per 100 dollars, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. The dollar traded in Baghdad's Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges at 153,900…
Hezbollah attacks Israeli troops, settlements as Israel pushes into Bint Jbeil
Published: April 13, 2026 13:35
Shafaq News- BeirutHezbollah on Monday launched more than 15 drone and rocket attacks targeting Israeli military sites and settlements, as Israel carried out airstrikes across south Lebanon, killing more than six people and wounding others.In a series of…
Iraqi forces revive vice-presidential posts for al-Maliki and al-Halbousi amid government talks
Published: April 13, 2026 13:13
Shafaq News- Baghdad Iraqi political sources revealed Monday a governmental and political push to revive the posts of vice president, with a proposal to assign the two positions to Nouri al-Maliki and Mohammed al-Halbousi as part of broader settlement…
Yazidi Council halts Red Wednesday celebrations at Lalish temple
https://shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/Yazidi-Council-halts-Red-Wednesday-celebrations-at-Lalish-temple
Published: April 13, 2026 12:07
Shafaq News- Duhok The Yazidi Spiritual Council has canceled all public gatherings and ceremonies for the Yazidi New Year, known as Red Wednesday*, at Lalish Temple this year due to security concerns, an official told Shafaq News on Monday. Khaled…
Russia warns Iran port blockade risks global markets
https://shafaq.com/en/World/Russia-warns-Iran-port-blockade-risks-global-markets
Published: April 13, 2026 10:59
Shafaq News- Moscow The Kremlin on Monday cautioned that a potential US blockade of Iranian ports could destabilize global markets, with the measures set to take effect in the coming hours. In a statement, the Russian presidency said details of US…
Iraq’s premiership: Al-Maliki signals willingness to drop in exchange for blocking al-Sudani
Published: April 13, 2026 10:32
Shafaq News- BaghdadNouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, has told Coordination Framework leaders he is willing to withdraw his candidacy for prime minister on the condition that incumbent PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is not nominated for a…
Iraq's Reconstruction and Development Coalition pushes al-Sudani for second term
Published: April 13, 2026 10:05
Shafaq News- BaghdadThe Reconstruction and Development Coalition (Al-Ima'ar wal-Tanmiya) confirmed Monday it is strongly pushing its leader, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, as its candidate to form the next Iraqi government, with a decision potentially expected…
Turkiye urges peaceful reopening of Hormuz, accuses Israel of seeking new adversaries
Published: April 13, 2026 09:50
Shafaq News- Ankara Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday stressed that international passage through the Strait of Hormuz must remain open and free, calling for a peaceful resolution to tensions between the United States and Iran. “What the…
Gold prices fall in Baghdad and Erbil markets
https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-prices-fall-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-markets-7-6-2
Published: April 13, 2026 09:10
Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil On Monday, gold prices hovered around 1.03 million IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices on Baghdad's Al-Nahr Street recorded a selling price of 1,025,000 IQD…
Kurdistan’s Jalal Talabani Airport reopens after 40-day flight halt
https://shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/Kurdistan-s-Jalal-Talabani-Airport-reopens-after-40-day-flight-halt
Published: April 13, 2026 08:49
Shafaq News- Al-Sulaymaniyah Flights resumed on Monday at Jalal Talabani International Airport in Al-Sulaymaniyah, in the Kurdistan Region, after a suspension lasting more than 40 days imposed by Iraq’s Civil Aviation Authority. Dana Mohammed, the…
Iran threatens Gulf port security in response to US naval blockade of Iranian ports
Published: April 13, 2026 08:28
Shafaq News- Tehran The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Iran's armed forces central command, warned Monday that no port in the Gulf or the Sea of Oman would be safe if Iran's ports were targeted. Ibrahim Zolfaghari, the Headquarters’…
Dana Gas restarts Khor Mor operations in Iraqi Kurdistan
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Published: April 13, 2026 08:18
Shafaq News- Al-Sulaymaniyah UAE-based Dana Gas resumed production at the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region after partially halting operations in recent weeks due to escalating regional tensions, the company announced on Monday. In a…
Dollar rises in Baghdad and Erbil markets
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Published: April 13, 2026 07:54
Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil The US dollar opened Monday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 154,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad's Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges at 154,150…
Hezbollah hits Israeli settlements as strikes pound southern Lebanon
Published: April 13, 2026 07:11
Shafaq News- Beirut Hezbollah on Monday targeted Israeli settlements and military positions with drones and rockets, as deadly Israeli strikes continued across southern Lebanon. In separate statements, the group said it launched attack drones toward a…
Iraq oil revenue drops to $1.95B in March
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Published: April 13, 2026 06:15
Shafaq News- Baghdad Iraq, OPEC’s second-largest oil producer, generated more than $1.95 billion in oil export revenues in March 2026, down from $6.814 billion the previous month, the Oil Ministry said on Monday. Citing data from the State Organization…
Oil surges past $100 on US Hormuz blockade plan
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Published: April 13, 2026 05:30
Shafaq News Oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel on Monday as the U.S. Navy prepared to block ships to and from Iran via the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could restrict Iranian oil exports, after Washington and Tehran failed to reach a deal to end the…
Iran’s FM blames US for collapse of near Islamabad deal
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Published: April 12, 2026 23:04
Shafaq News- Tehran Iran held intensive talks at the highest level in 47 years with the United States, but they collapsed due to shifting conditions and a blockade, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday. Araghchi, a member of Iran’s…
US launches “plan B” on Iran with Hormuz blockade
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Published: April 12, 2026 22:35
Shafaq News- Washington The United States started implementing a plan B approach toward Iran through a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, following the collapse of negotiations, a former US official told Shafaq News on Sunday. Former US Assistant…
US to block ships entering Iranian ports starting April 13
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Published: April 12, 2026 21:59
Shafaq News- Washington US forces will begin enforcing a maritime blockade on all vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports starting April 13 at 10:00 a.m. ET, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday. CENTCOM noted that the blockade will…
UK rejects US-led Hormuz blockade, push for Lebanon ceasefire
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Published: April 12, 2026 21:47
Shafaq News- London On Sunday, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed Middle East tensions, stressing the need for de-escalation and a lasting ceasefire that includes Lebanon. In a statement, the UK government…
Iraq secures 123rd spot in 2026 global prosperity index
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Published: April 12, 2026 21:14
Shafaq News- Baghdad Iraq ranked 123rd out of 193 countries in a 2026 global prosperity index, underscoring a widening gap between economic resources and living standards, CEOWORLD Magazine reported on Sunday. The index measures prosperity beyond…
Iraq’s Dhi Qar detects 9 new CCHF infections
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Published: April 12, 2026 20:36
Shafaq News- Dhi Qar Iraqi authorities recorded in recent days nine cases of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), including two deaths, in Dhi Qar province, southern Iraq, a source told Shafaq News on Sunday. Ali Hammoud, director of the Veterinary…
PM Al-Sudani calls for action on Lebanon in call with Lebanese President
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Published: April 12, 2026 20:11
Shafaq News- Baghdad On Sunday, Iraq’s caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on major international powers to take responsibility for violations in Lebanon and the direct targeting of civilians. The…
Iraqi exports to UK limited to $4M in 2025
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Published: April 12, 2026 19:48
Shafaq News- Baghdad Iraq’s exports to the United Kingdom remained at just about $4 million in 2025, the United Nations Comtrade database showed on Sunday. Iraqi shipments to Britain are largely concentrated in food products rather than oil, which…
Lebanon PM warns against divisions amid Israel-Hezbollah war
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Published: April 12, 2026 19:16
Shafaq News- Beirut Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Sunday warned against renewed internal divisions, urging citizens to draw lessons from the civil war as Israeli forces continue operations in southern Lebanon. Marking the anniversary of the…
UK refuses to join US-led Hormuz blockade
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Published: April 12, 2026 19:02
Shafaq News- LondonBritain indicated Sunday it would not participate in the US-led naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, saying it was working with France and other partners to form a separate coalition to protect freedom of navigation."No transit fees…
Israel continues strikes in Lebanon, Katz targets Hezbollah disarmament
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Published: April 12, 2026 18:42
Shafaq News- Middle East Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that Israeli forces had “prevented an attempted incursion from Lebanon” through the establishment of a security zone, noting that military operations in Lebanon are…
Exclusive: Dhi Qar's fuel crisis is political, not a shortage
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Published: April 12, 2026 18:26
Shafaq News- Dhi QarThe fuel crisis hitting Dhi Qar province is not caused by a supply shortage, but by a political dispute between the Badr Organization and the Islamic Dawa Party that has disrupted fuel distribution in the province, an informed source…
350 children remain in Israeli jails as death penalty law advances
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Published: April 12, 2026 18:08
Shafaq News- Gaza Israel is holding more than 9,500 Palestinian prisoners, including 350 children and 133 women, the Gaza-based Ministry of Prisoners and Ex-Prisoners Affairs estimated on Sunday. In a statement, the ministry said thousands of…
Al-Maliki is the candidate until further notice, CF member says
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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…
Iraqi forces bust two foreign travelers with drug pills in Basra
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Published: April 12, 2026 17:13
Shafaq News- Basra Authorities at the Shalamcheh Border Crossing in Basra, southern Iraq, arrested two foreign travelers on Sunday attempting to smuggle narcotic pills into the country. The crossing directorate said the operation resulted in the seizure…
Iran’s IRGC navy threatens action in Hormuz after US blockade warning
Published: April 12, 2026 16:21
Shafaq News- Tehran Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) naval command warned on Sunday that it would target any movement in the Strait of Hormuz following US plans to impose a blockade on the waterway. In a statement, the IRGC said all…
Saudi Arabia summons Iraq's Ambassador over cross-border drone strikes
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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…
Trump doubles down on Hormuz blockade amid Iran's own closure
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Published: April 12, 2026 15:32
Shafaq News- WashingtonUS President Donald Trump on Sunday said Washington has begun deploying naval forces toward the Middle East, including a “large fleet” moving toward the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a planned blockade of the waterway.In an interview…
Israel bolsters combat readiness following US-Iran talks collapse
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Published: April 12, 2026 15:14
Shafaq News- Middle East Israel has placed its military on high alert, accelerating operational readiness as US-Iran diplomatic efforts lose momentum, Israeli media reported on Sunday. Citing military sources, Yedioth Ahronoth noted that Chief of…
US, Iraqi armed groups agree to mutual military suspension
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Published: April 12, 2026 14:40
Shafaq News- Baghdad The Shiite Coordination Framework (CF), Iraq’s largest parliamentary bloc, has reached a conditional truce between Iraqi armed factions and the United States, an official told Shafaq News on Sunday. According to Amer al-Fayez,…
Trump to block Hormuz after accusing Iran of closure
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Published: April 12, 2026 14:28
Shafaq News- WashingtonUS President Donald Trump on Sunday ordered the US Navy to begin blocking shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran failed in Islamabad.On Truth Social, Trump explained that US forces would interdict vessels…
USD/IQD exchange rates climb in Baghdad and Erbil
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Published: April 12, 2026 14:18
Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil The US dollar closed Sunday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 154,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad's Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges at 153,950 dinars…
Iraqi Airways resumes international flights with Baghdad-New Delhi route
Published: April 12, 2026 14:02
Shafaq News- BaghdadIraqi Airways resumed international passenger service on Sunday, operating its first flight from Baghdad to New Delhi as the opening step in a phased return to cross-border routes, Iraq's Transport Ministry announced.In a statement, the…
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