Israel fears US-Iran deal will preserves Ayatollah regime

The numerous and sometimes contradictory reports have made it difficult to form a clear and fair picture of the state of talks between the US and Iran. As a result, they have... Read more »

In Gaza’s camps, laundry becomes a daily test of survival

2026-02-08T22:31:10+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Gaza Farah Abduljabbar never imagined that months after her wedding, her modern washing machine would vanish from her life, replaced by plastic... Read more »

A window of opportunity or a lifeline

This coming Wednesday is set to be a dramatic day in the history of Israel’s relations with its American ally. Despite the close and ongoing political and security cooperation between Jerusalem and... Read more »

Tabaqchali: Equity Market Discounts Regional Tensions

By Ahmed Tabaqchali, Chief Strategist of AFC Iraq Fund. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. “Equity Market Discounts Regional... Read more »

Netanyahu heads to Washington fearing limited Iran nuclear deal

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is traveling to Washington this week an urgent meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House, amid a sense in Jerusalem that this is an exceptional... Read more »

Families of fallen Iraqi soldiers urge swift changes to Compensation Law

2026-02-08T12:38:44+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Diyala/ Kirkuk/ Nineveh Delays in amending Iraq’s Law on Compensation for Victims of War Operations, Military Mistakes and Terrorist Operations (Law No.... Read more »

Rafah crossing may again be open, but major limits on movement, delays hamper relief

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — When the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt finally reopened this week, Palestinian officials heralded it as a “window of hope,” but that hope has... Read more »

Explainer: Iraq’s updated customs tariffs, legal dispute, and market impact

2026-02-07T14:48:35+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News In early 2026, Iraq started enforcing sweeping changes to its customs and import regime under Cabinet Decision No. 957, approved in late... Read more »

Ma’alot Revisited: When Terrorists Came for the Children

Hey, I’m Noam Weissman and this is Unpacking Israeli History, the podcast that takes a deep dive into some of the most intense, historically fascinating, and often misunderstood events and stories linked... Read more »

How Iraq’s customs overhaul is reshaping trade and revenue dynamics

Shafaq News What began with cargo piling up at Iraq’s ports and border crossings is set to escalate into a nationwide confrontation on Sunday, February 8, as traders prepare to shut markets... Read more »