“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 days will witness the resolution of the positions of President of the Republic and Prime Minister, noting that this step will contribute to ending the state of stagnation that the political process has reached.
Al-Araji said that “disagreements between the two Kurdish parties are still hindering agreement on a candidate for the position of President of the Republic,” indicating that “achieving agreement between the Kurdish forces is a fundamental step before moving to the national arena to resolve this entitlement.”
He added that “the delay in deciding on the presidency has negatively affected the rest of the political and constitutional issues,” noting that “the next stage may witness a breakthrough in the political process after reaching an agreement on the candidates.”
Al-Araji pointed out that “the House of Representatives is waiting for the completion of these constitutional requirements to move on to other files related to the formation of the government,” stressing that “resolving these files is imminent and requires serious political will from all parties.” link
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Tishwash: Parliament session next Saturday
Parliament session next Saturday
The Speaker of Parliament confirmed that the agenda for next Saturday's session includes a discussion of the security challenges in Iraq and the region.
Parliament session next Saturday link
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KRG Ministry of Natural Resources Reports Production Halt at HKN Oil Field Following Attack
The KRG Ministry of Natural Resources strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a direct assault on the economic infrastructure and resources of the people of the Kurdistan Region.
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Ministry of Natural Resources announced on Friday that a terrorist attack targeted the HKN oil field in Sarsang, Duhok province, causing damage to the facility and forcing a temporary halt in production.
According to the ministry, the attack occurred late Thursday night and was carried out by a group described as “outlaws” operating within Iraq. The assault damaged the oil field’s infrastructure, leading authorities to suspend operations at the site.
The KRG Ministry of Natural Resources strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a direct assault on the economic infrastructure and resources of the people of the Kurdistan Region.
In its statement, the ministry said responsibility for the incident lies with the party controlling the area from which the attack was launched, noting that such actions harm the Kurdistan Region and reduce revenues that benefit all of Iraq.
The ministry also called on the Federal Government of Iraq to take necessary measures to prevent further attacks targeting civilians in the Kurdistan Region, as well as its economic infrastructure, including the oil and gas sector.
Authorities have not yet provided details on casualties or the extent of the damage, and the resumption date for production at the HKN oil field has not been announced. link
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Tishwash: Iran says Strait of Hormuz remains open but “unsafe” amid US tensions
Iran on Friday rejected reports that it had closed the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic, warning that the strategic waterway has become “unsafe due to US provocations.”
In remarks carried by Iranian media, military spokesperson indicated that the country had entered a conflict it did not seek and cautioned that any miscalculation by its adversaries “would result in heavy losses.” link
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