April 2, 2026 News Tidbits From TNT Thursday AM 4-2-2026 TNT: Tishwash: The US embassy warns of attacks in central Baghdad. The US Embassy in Baghdad warned on Thursday morning that Iraqi factions may carry out attacks in the center […] TNT
April 1, 2026 News Tidbits From TNT Wed. Morning 4-1-2026 TNT: Tishwash: A delegation from the Kurdistan Democratic Party arrives in Baghdad An informed source reported today, Tuesday (March 31, 2026), that a delegation from the Kurdistan Democratic Party has […] TNT
March 31, 2026 News Tidbits From TNT Tuesday 3-31-2026 TNT: Tishwash: Oil above $100… Hormuz disrupts supplies and there is no clear agreement with Iran Global oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel, driven by escalating tensions in […] TNT
March 29, 2026 Tidbits From TNT Sunday 3-29-2026 TNT: Tishwash: Expert: War exacerbates Iraq’s financial crises and threatens salaries and the economy Economic expert Salah Nouri warned on Saturday that the war waged by the United States and […] TNT
March 28, 2026 News Tidbits From TNT Saturday 3-28-2026 TNT: Tishwash: Iraq and the United States establish a high-level committee to enhance security and keep the country neutral from regional conflicts. The Security Media Cell announced on Friday the […] TNT
March 27, 2026 News Tidbits From TNT Friday 3-27-2026 TNT: Tishwash: A parliamentary source told Al-Furat News: Signatures are being collected to hold a session next Monday and end the presidential election crisis. A parliamentary source revealed today, Thursday, […] TNT
March 26, 2026 News Tidbits From TNT Thursday 3-26-2026 TNT: Tishwash: Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are putting pressure on sugar supply chains and threatening Iraq’s exports. Traders in global commodity markets warned on Thursday that continued disruptions […] TNT
March 24, 2026 Tidbits From TNT Tuesday Morning 3-24-2026 TNT: Tishwash: First Iraqi oil tanker to cross the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of war A giant oil tanker carrying two million barrels of Iraqi crude successfully crossed […] TNT
March 23, 2026 Tidbits From TNT Monday 3-23-2026 TNT: Tishwash: Mass evacuation: Cargo planes evacuate foreigners from the Joint Operations Command in Baghdad – Urgent An informed source reported on Sunday (March 22, 2026) that all foreigners working […] TNT
March 22, 2026 Tidbits From TNT Sunday 3-22-2026 Tishwash: For this reason, dollar trading has stopped in Baghdad. No exchange rates for the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar were recorded today, Saturday, in the markets of the […] TNT
March 21, 2026 Tidbits From TNT Saturday 3-21-2026 TNT: Tishwash: Washington warns attacks by “Iran-aligned militias” threaten Iraq’s stability The US State Department on Wednesday condemned attacks by “Iran and Iran-aligned militias” targeting American interests in Iraq, warning […] TNT
March 19, 2026 Tidbits From TNT Thursday 3-19-2026 TNT: Tishwash: US Central Command: We will not hesitate to defend our forces and personnel in Iraq. The US Central Command on Thursday (March 19, 2026) accused Iraqi armed factions […] TNT
March 18, 2026 Tidbits From TNT Wednesday AM 3-18-2026 TNT: Tishwash: The Iraqi government sets the Eid al-Fitr holiday. The Cabinet decided today, Tuesday, to suspend official working hours on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, starting from tomorrow, Wednesday, […] TNT
March 17, 2026 Tidbits From TNT Tuesday 3-17-2026 TNT: Tishwash: US allows Iranian oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz to maintain global supply: Treasury secretary The US is allowing Iranian oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz […] TNT
March 16, 2026 Tidbits From TNT Monday Morning 3-16-2026 TNT: Tishwash: Parliament intervenes in the crisis between Baghdad and Erbil regarding oil exports via Ceyhan. The Iraqi Parliament announced on Sunday (March 15, 2026) that it has entered the […] TNT
March 15, 2026 Tidbits from TNT Sunday 3-15-2026 TNT: Tishwash: Baghdad in talks with Erbil to export oil through its pipelines, says oil minister Abdul Ghani said Thursday that oil production has diminished from over four million barrels […] TNT
March 14, 2026 Tidbits From TNT Saturday 3-14-2026 TNT: Tishwash: Among them Iraq… Total Energies prepares to halt oil production in 3 countries Reuters reported that French oil company Total Energies announced it has halted or is preparing […] TNT
March 13, 2026 Tidbits From TNT Friday 3-13-2026 TNT: Tishwash: Trump speaks about falling oil prices and financial markets The US president predicted Donald Trump On Wednesday, oil prices fell, but the financial markets were doing well. He […] TNT
March 12, 2026 Tidbits From TNT Thursday Morning 3-12-2026 TNT: Tishwash: A large US military convoy is withdrawing from Iraq towards the largest US base in Syria. On Wednesday, a convoy of military armored vehicles and trucks loaded with […] TNT
March 11, 2026 Tidbits From TNT Wednesday 3-11-2026 TNT: Tishwash: Al-Saadi: The new government may be formed after the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Former MP Baqir al-Saadi confirmed on Tuesday that the formation of the next Iraqi government may […] TNT
March 9, 2026 Tidbits From TNT Monday 3-9-2026 TNT: Tishwash: The Ministry of Interior announces the seizure of 61 unlicensed exchange offices and the arrest of 120 individuals accused of illegally dealing in dollars and money laundering. The […] TNT
March 8, 2026 Tidbits From TNT Sunday 3-8-2026 TNT: Tishwash: Iraq extends airspace closure again by 72 hours 2026-03-07 | 13:49 BAGHDAD — Iraq’s Civil Aviation Authority on Saturday extended the country’s airspace closure for another 72 hours, […] TNT
March 7, 2026 Tidbits From TNT Saturday 3-7-2026 TNT Tishwash: Foreign oil companies evacuate their employees from Iraq Reuters reported on Saturday that several foreign oil companies have begun evacuating their foreign staff from oil fields in Iraq […] TNT
March 6, 2026 Tidbits From TNT Friday Morning 3-6-2026 TNT: Tishwash: Al-Araji: The coming days will end the disputes over the presidency. The head of the Reconstruction and Development bloc, Bahaa al-Araji, confirmed on Thursday that the next few […] TNT
March 5, 2026 Tidbits From TNT Thursday Morning 3-5-2026 TNT: Tishwash: America sends military reinforcements to Iraq The Associated Press reported on Thursday (March 5, 2026), citing US officials, that Washington has begun sending new military reinforcements to its […] TNT
March 4, 2026 Tidbits From TNT Wednesday Morning 3-4-2026 TNT: Tishwash: An additional 72 hours… The complete closure of Iraqi airspace is extended amid escalating regional tensions. The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced the extension of the complete closure […] TNT
March 2, 2026 Tidbits From TNT Monday 3-2-2026 TNT: Tishwash: Reuters: Three drones shot down over Erbil airport in northern Iraq Security sources told Reuters on Monday that three armed drones were shot down over Erbil airport in […] TNT
March 1, 2026 Tidbits From TNT Sunday 3-1-2026 TNT: Tishwash: Iraq’s parliament to hold emergency Sunday session on regional security Iraq’s Council of Representatives announced it will hold an evening session Sunday to discuss recent security developments in […] TNT
February 26, 2026 Tidbits From TNT Thursday 2-26-2026 TNT: Tishwash: Cash hoarded in home safes and lost trust in bank vaults At the heart of the banking confidence crisis that is hindering the spread of electronic payments in […] TNT
February 25, 2026 Tidbits From TNT Wednesday 2-25-2026 TNT: Tishwash: International development is moving towards three investment categories in Iraq. The International Development Bank announced the launch of three new financial and investment products targeting investors, entrepreneurs, startups, […] TNT