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In numbers… Iraq is among the most stable Arab countries in terms of inflation rate in 2026 The International Monetary Fund’s 2026 forecast, released on Thursday, revealed a clear divergence in inflation rates among Arab countries, with Iraq maintaining a … Continue reading →

Washington expands blockade on Iranian ships to include weapons and ammunition Reuters reported on Thursday that the US military has expanded its embargo on Iranian shipments to include smuggled materials such as weapons and ammunition. The agency stated that “the … Continue reading →

Axios: Washington and Tehran negotiators close to a deal to end the war The American news website Axios reported on Wednesday that American and Iranian negotiators came close to reaching a framework agreement to end the war during the first … Continue reading →

Al-Saadawi: The decision regarding the premiership rests on two names…no alternatives have been proposed. Member of the Reconstruction and Development Committee, Abdul Hadi al-Saadawi, revealed on Wednesday that the competition for the premiership has narrowed down to only two names, … Continue reading →

The moment of truth is approaching… Conflicting visions within the framework threaten to derail the government’s plans. The corridors of the Coordination Framework continue to witness intense political activity, accompanied by clear conflicting positions and visions. This has become the … Continue reading →

The IMF predicts Iraq’s economy will contract by 6.8% due to shipping risks and rising inflation. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted on Wednesday that the Iraqi economy will experience a significant contraction during 2026, amid escalating repercussions of the … Continue reading →

Despite the Hormuz blockade, giant tankers are heading to Basra ports, and Iraqi crude oil is flowing to markets. Giant oil tankers continue their journeys to Iraqi ports to load crude shipments, despite escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz … Continue reading →

CENTCOM announces complete shutdown of Iranian maritime trade The US military announced on Wednesday that Iranian ports were completely blockaded and that maritime trade to and from Iran had completely stopped. US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Brad Cooper said in … Continue reading →

State of Law responds to “Reconstruction”: Maliki has not and will not withdraw his candidacy for Prime Minister The State of Law Coalition confirmed on Wednesday that its leader, Nouri al-Maliki, is committed to his candidacy for prime minister, in … Continue reading →

A split within the framework into three factions, and Maliki confronts the objectors with a new condition. An informed political source revealed on Wednesday that escalating divisions within the coordination framework are threatening the convening of the anticipated meeting to … Continue reading →