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February 25, 2025 Mnt Goat News Brief
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I have some news for you today.
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STATUS OF THE RV
Can you believe it that February is almost gone and moving on to March already. I can look out the gasthaus window and see the snow-capped mountains. Soon the pure spring water will be flowing from the melting snow and then the warmer weather will appear. Spring will be here and not soon enough. Isn’t God wonderful in bringing us the seasons? But as we go through he times of change we can see God’s hand at work in many different ways. It seems every day I watch the news its like Christmas filled with a new set of gifts again. Thank you, Blessed Lord, for all You are doing to FREE the World. It won’t be long now before the European Union falls apart. How can it last when its main objective was never really all about bringing abundance and prosperity to a FREE Europe but to control all of Europe under one government, the beginning blueprint for the “One World Government” concept of the United Nations. A total failure because it enslaves the people through mandates and socialists’ taxes rather than prosperity through freedom.
No, the Iraqi RV did not happen nor do I see a real end in sight. There are just too many moving parts and variable right now to see the end. But Reinstatement will happen and I will explain to you today why I am hopeful for a breakthrough soon. This is why I listen to the modern day prophets daily. This is my daily dose of joy too. Many ask how can we trust their words? Simply put, we don’t. We put them to the test and if they pass over and over again then we trust them going forward. So far all the prophets I bring you have proven themselves to us and so I would not bring them to you if I did not trust in them myself. I also recommend highly that you take the time to page through the Political Section and select news that interest you. As citizens of a free society we are obligated and responsible to supply a check and balance on our government. This only comes through educating yourself of what the hell they are doing. Don’t let them lead you, instead you must take the lead and challenge their policies.
Let’s get on with today’s news…
😊 Seems in the dinar investment we have had many seasons of our own too. Seasons of joy and then disappointment again. Today I need to point out yet another intel guru event that I am afraid is going to be a huge let-down for many. First take a look at the article titled “AFTER A “DIFFICULT LABOR”, THE 2025 BUDGET TABLES FINALLY FIND THEIR WAY TO THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS”. What does this article really tell us?
It tells us that the delay in sending the federal budget tables to the Council of Ministers is related to amendments to Article 12 of the Budget Law may soon be over. But let’s not go off half-cocked as many have been told by their friendly intel guru that when they show this part of the 2025 budget it will contain the RV rate we have been waiting for. Really? This notion is why I am going to cover this article today in detail. I am here today to tell you it will not. Surprise, surprise for many of you guru followers reading my blog today. Sorry to disappoint you! ☹ This entire idea has been fabricated in your minds by these brainwashing intel gurus. Get it? They speculate and only speculate. When will you learn this? There is absolutely no evidence or proof that this budget for 2025 is going to be based on the in-country RV rate we have been waiting for. In fact, some intel gurus go so far as to tell you it will be based on a much larger reinstatement rate of around $3.80 – $4.00 dollars per Iraqi dinar. Really?
Then the article goes on to give a timeline of mid-March. I quote from the article “The Ministry of Finance has been working for some time on preparing the general budget tables for the year 2025, in order to send them to the Council of Ministers for approval.” “The Ministry of Finance will finish preparing the tables and send them to the Council of Ministers for voting on them in the middle of next month,”
But what does this mid-March timeline really mean?
Why is everyone getting so excited over this news? These intel gurus once again have painted a make-believe, fantasy world around these 2025 budget tables. Why use mid-March as a timeline then even for the RV? It does not make any sense if you really know what is going on in Iraq. Do they even know what the article really says? Go read it again for yourself. It is all in the Articles Section of today’s Newsletter.
It says the Finance Committee, which prepared the tables based on changes necessary by those who objected to the way the funding for 2025 was being distributed. In other words, from the time the three-year budget (2023-2025) was put together in 2022 there had to be some changes to it. I know this was not supposed to happen as a three year budget was to expedite the budgeting process and to have to not go through the long prosses again and again each year. But here they are. Go figure, its Iraq!
So, all the intel gurus out there should know by now that there is a check and balance in the Iraqi democracy too. They have their three branches of government. The presidency (more ceremonial than anything else), then the Council of Ministers (the legislative branch like the U.S. Congress) and then the Parliament (that ratifies the bills from the Council, much like the U.S. Senate). The word “should” is the operative word but these intel gurus don’t know or don’t care to study it. Why don’t then know these simple facts about how the Iraqi government is run? They don’t because they don’t care to know. They are not about bringing you TRUTH and FACTS but only hype. They use the hype to attack you like a sticky fly strip. They once you go for it you get stuck. Yes, the word “stuck” in another operative word to use today. This 2025 budget tables is yet another very good example of their laziness and absolute stupidity in these matters. You will never figure out what is going on in Iraq if you base everything on fantasy and not reality.
So, what is so stupid about watching the period of mid-March for the release of these budget tables if, in fact we even should care about watching them for the RV event?
The article is just telling us the modified 2025 budget tables were passed from the Finance Committee (part of the Council that does the budget) to the rest of Al-Sudani’s Council (his cabinet) for review and vote. This usually goes quick since it was a Council minister that prepared them in the first place. But the tables won’t even make it to the Council till mid-March. They certainly will not become public at this time.
The next step is to pass them on to Parliament for up to three sessions of review and discussion. Then they try to take a vote to pass them into law. So, it is the Council of Ministers that will get the budget tables in mid-March not Parliament and this part of the budget still has to be passed to Parliament for debate and discussion. This could take months and months more. When has Parliament ever done anything on time and quickly? There are always obstacles and these budget tables could very well even get kicked back to the Council for changes. Ramadan holiday also this year, starts Saturday, March 1, 2025. It ends at Saturday, 29 Mar 2025. Ramadan month this year has 29 days. Good Lick with getting anything passed in Parliament in March….lol… lol… lol… Another obstacle is they could also avoid getting a quorum over disputes and that would again hold up the voting process in Parliament. We have witnessed these many times.
As time passes more and more will want more and more added to the budget and so this could also delay the process. Yes, the tables could get kicked back to the Council again for more change. The article says and I quote “noting that “the Council of Ministers will vote on the tables without delay and then send them to the House of Representatives for voting on them.” How long will Parliament take. Surely it will be way beyond mid-March. In fact the probably won’t even get the tables until after mid-March. Can’t these intel gurus even read? Did they attend 1st grade even?
So, in conclusion these intel gurus are going to use this event, and others like it, to string along their little silly band of idiot followers (yes, I mean you TNT idiot Tony, Frank26 along with the Big “Stupid” Call Bruce) who will cheerlead their way to nothing come June, when maybe these budget tables may have a chance of passing in Parliament. Okay, so then they finally pass and still no RV rate as they expected. We still sit with no RV.
What new event then will they migrate to and use to keep the hype going?
I hope all my blog readers can realize what is going on with these budget tables and the misperception after misperception of the importance of these tables and how they are used. So, what the hell are these budget tables anyhow and why are they actually important to Iraq (not us investors)?
They are important because they represent how the money in the budget is to be distributed to the provinces for projects. This is where the projects are outlined and budgeted for. Why in hell would they have an RV rate in them? The cost of these budgets is based on the price of a barrel of oil. This is the money flow of revenues for Iraq. It still consists of 90% of their revenues. Yes, I do agree there are issues with still using this method of determining the budget funding since Iraq is now fully out of UN Chapter VII sanctions and it is time to change this process. What is taking them so long?
Yes, someday this process of how they determine the amount of money they can spend on the budget may change. But for now, Iraq still uses the oil revenues (price of oil) to determine it. Remember Steve Forbes and his presentation I showed you in a couple of my more recent Newsletters? What did he tell us?
Forbes told us if you want to focus on the health of an economy (inflation and employment) do not go to the price of oil, instead you must focus on the stability of the currency. It’s all about the currency. So, the entire idea of pegging the Iraqi dinar solely to the U.S. Dollar from oil sales is a major part of the problem with the stability of the Iraqi dinar. Forbes is very specific about not using the price of oil to determine you economic growth. Get it? Using oil as a gauge is now the problem not the solution for Iraq. Yes, it may have been a temporary solution for Iraq during the sanctioned time. But not any longer. Those days are over.
This process has to change and the dinar has to get off this sole de facto peg to the U.S. dollar. This is the solution!
That is the only way out of this mess in Iraq. Just look at the parallel market and this is a very good example as to why the dinar must get off this sole peg. They must go to a “basket of currencies” of developed countries as the IMF and the World Bank recommended for Iraq way back in 2011. In 2012-2013, the then director of the CBI, Dr Shabibi was going to revert to this basket of currencies which would have allowed the dinar to be reinstated. Of course, his plan was first going to conduct the Project to Delete the Zeros.
What else is in the news?
The Federal Ministry of Oil announced yesterday, Sunday, the completion of the necessary procedures to complete the export of oil produced in the Kurdistan Region via the Turkish port of Ceyhan, stressing that this step comes in accordance with the mechanisms specified in the budget law and its amendment, and within the production ceiling set for Iraq in the OPEC organization.
The Kurdistan Regional Government’s negotiating delegation responded to the Ministry of Oil’s announcement by calling on the federal government to implement its obligations before proceeding with the oil export process.
The delegation explained that despite the regional government’s confirmation of its commitment to implementing the first amendment law to the federal general budget law, which relates to re-exporting oil produced from the region’s fields to the Turkish port of Ceyhan via SOMO, implementing the law requires agreement on several basic points, including determining the quantities allocated for local consumption in the region, in line with actual needs, similar to the rest of Iraq, and establishing a clear and specific mechanism for paying the dues of production and transportation companies to the regional government, in accordance with what is stated in the law.
☹ Another article titled “PARLIAMENTARY WEALTH REVEALS WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SUSPENDING THE OIL AND GAS LAW”. A Member of the Parliamentary Oil, Gas and Resources Committee, Basem Al-Gharibawi, revealed today, Sunday, who is responsible for obstructing the legislation of the Oil and Gas Law, stressing that the region’s failure to comply is delaying the legislation of the law. Al-Gharibawi said in a statement to / Al-Maalouma / agency, that “the political dispute between Baghdad and Erbil is obstructing the legislation of the Oil and Gas Law. Da….no kidding!!! I hope that every one of my readers can see how important the article in the Iraqi constitution is that specifies the referendum for the Oil and Gas Law and how screwed up things can get when the constitution is not implemented in a timely manner. Also we can now see why this referendum is needed prior to the reinstatement happening. I rest my case….
☹ Also in the news this period is an article titled “LEADER IN THE FRAMEWORK: AMERICA IS EXPLOITING IRAQ’S MONEY IN THE FEDERAL BANK TO UNDERMINE ITS AUTONOMY”. The leader of the Coordination Framework, Salam al-Zubaidi, confirmed today, Saturday, that the United States is exerting security and political pressure on Iraq in a number of files, including oil, and undermining its autonomy through the money it deposits in the US Federal Bank. Al-Zubaidi said in an interview with /Al-Maalouma/ agency, that “America is exerting pressure on Iraq politically and security-wise, while Iraq has autonomy and decisions that must be respected by everyone,” indicating that “exporting oil is an internal matter that does not concern the United States, even if the money from Iraqi exports goes to the US Federal Reserve, which undermines Iraq’s autonomy in this matter.” This article is referring to blackmail by the U.S. holding Iraq oil revenues in the DFI fund in NYC banks. The U.S. uses this money as leverage to get what they want even though Iraq has been fully out of Chapter VII sanctions since Dec 2022. Since this time this money in the DFI should have been released to Iraq and put into their sovereign fund that Saleh has talked about creating in many articles. Of course, Iraq should also be able to get off the petro-dollar for oil sales too. This was part of the sanctions, which are now released. Why won’t the US let them?
☹Then in another article we see proof of what the leader Salam al-Zubaidi, told us on Saturday, that the United States is exerting security and political pressure on Iraq in a number of files, including oil. Take a peek at another article titled “REUTERS: TRUMP ADMINISTRATION GIVES IRAQ A CHOICE BETWEEN QUICKLY RESUMING KURDISH OIL EXPORTS OR FACING SANCTIONS”. The United States of America threatened, today, Friday, February 21, 2025, the federal government in Iraq with sanctions if the Kurdistan Region’s oil exports are not resumed quickly. Reuters quoted sources as saying: “The administration of President Donald Trump asked Iraq to resume (Kurdish) oil exports quickly or face sanctions alongside Iran.” Do you now see the situation in Iraq when I say its “an uphill battle” to get back their national sovereignty? When will Iraq truly be a free nation again? I though we fought a war to free Iraq from tyranny. Did we free them from the mouth of one tiger into the mouth of another? Folks it been 20 years since the end of the war!
Can you see how many of these article are interconnected. The news is not stand alone but gives us a picture of the situation going on in Iraq. We don’t need some idiot secret contact lying to us.
😊 Yes, there is a bit of good news too today. In the article titled “THE DOLLAR DECLINES IN IRAQ.. STABILITY OR TEMPORARY CALM?” Today, Tuesday, the local Iraqi black markets witnessed a noticeable decline in the exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar. The dollar breaking the 150,000 dinar barrier for the first time in months is a positive development, but it does not necessarily mean that the crisis is over. The matter remains subject to the ability of the government and the Central Bank to maintain this stability and prevent speculation that may return the dollar to its upward path again. Is this decline the beginning of an economic breakthrough, or just a temporary break before a new wave of increases? All I can add to this is I hope this trend continues but I have to also say that unless they get of the sole peg to the US dollar they will continue to suffer. Will the US support this effort now that Trump is president? Will the Trump administration have a new change in foreign policy for Iraq for the better or worse for Iraq? So, far it is leaning to the worse side….. just saying…
I encourage everyone to continue our prayers. These are the prayers that God wants to hear. He needs to know your concerns and wants to help.
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What can we as investors do right now?
- Pray and pray that nothing will mess this up….
- Be very patient….
- Do not sell your dinar….
- No more intel guru talk….
- No more NESARA / GESARA crazy talk
- Stop listening to all these idiots as they are only confusing you more and more (especially TNT and “The Big Call” idiots.)
- Don’t over speculate and set unjustified expectations
I know the path to this reinstatement and I don’t have to speculate or guess.
If you are a faithful follower of my blog, then you clearly should be able see I have NEVER misled you on the information. How can I say this? It is because I show you evidence and FACTUAL information not some make-believe fairytale bank stories, or lies that four letter agencies are talking to me, because there aren’t and I don’t care what the hell they are saying anyway. None of this ridiculous NESARA or GESARA bullshit either. Get it? Stay away from all this crap. It is an illness that has spread throughout our dinar investment community. It is easy to lie and make up stories but much, much harder to spend the time translating articles and applying them to what is really going on. Yes, giving you proof not rumors. We must stay grounded as this RV is coming to a closure and there is not much longer to wait.
Their words not mine…..No Rumors, No Hype, No Opinions ,,,,,
Just the FACTS!
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These prophecies are more important now than ever. They give us the strength, perseverance and hope that a better time is coming and that God’s Hand is at work behind the scenes. If you just take a second even to look around you at this past election cycle how ca you deny that God is at work. It is amazing and there is no other way that these events could have happened the way they turned out. But there is more to come, much more! Now that God has his biblical David re-elected we need to pay attention to what He does next.
God told us it will be an “hypnotic November” and turbulent until next June 2025 and so, isn’t it? Was He lying to us? Remember that these globalist have had it too good for too long and are not just going to lay down and let themselves be destroyed. They are going to fight until the very end. If all else fails the will get more and more desperate to overcome the good trying to rebuild and free our nation.
These prophecies today are powerful and I encourage everyone to listen carefully to them. Is there a connection to getting our long-awaited RV? Of course there is, and if you can’t see it yet then just wait and it will become more and more obvious to you how the crooked run U.S. administrations have corrupted Iraq and held it hostage since the 1991 and 2003 wars with the Bush, Obama and Biden administrations. But this control too is going to end and God is going to finally FREE the Iraqi people again.
From God to the PROPHET: Julie Green
All I can say about these two prophesies today is WOW! This is actually already begun.
“An Internal Election Fraud System Will Be Exposed And Disposed Of”.
Prophecy begins at the 13:00 mark. Second one from Feb 16th.
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PROPHECIES FULFILLED: How do we gauge the prophecies? Are they really a voice from God? So at time we step back and analyze what happened and compare to the prophetic words spoken.
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HOW DO WE KILL THE GIANTS OF DEBT, SOCIALISM AND SECULARISM?
Please, please listen VERY carefully to this prophecy. I cannot emphasize enough to spend the time to watch this one – “The Big E”. I am not saying its going to take 6-7 years to get the RV, but that the RV is part of the process along the way and will happen in the process of the prophecy fulfillment.
Do you remember these prophecies from 2007? This is our time now to fulfill these prophecies. So, let’s take a step back and rewind to review them. Then watch to see if Trump does orchestrate their fulfillment. I also believe this wiping out the debt is related to the new energy sources that are coming. In the meantime, the US will work at bringing down the cost of energy. But I believe this will only be a temporary measure until these new sources come.
Folks, I know you may be having a hard time seeing this, but all of this goes hand-in-hand with what we are looking for… the RV of the Iraqi dinar.
This prophecy is especially important and coincides with the more recent Feb 9th prophecy from Julie Green. Did you listen to it? WOW!
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EXPLAINED: TRUMP’S WILD PLAN FOR GAZA
Has President Trump finally gone over the top?
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THIS IS THE ‘SINGLE MOST CORRUPT’ ACT OF ANY US PRESIDENT
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DAN BONGINO: NEW DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE FBI
We will all miss his internet show, however I am sure as deputy director of the FBI there will be enough of an ongoing show to continue to appreciate all his efforts to help America and exposed the corrupt. I can hardly wait! 😊
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“THE TRUTH MUST BE TOLD—RIGHT NOW ABOUT DEI.
What was it really all about?
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“THEY WANTED ME TO STAY QUIET, BUT I’M SPEAKING UP NOW… HIDDEN TRUTH BEHIND THE IMMMIGRATION CRISIS IN THE U.S.”
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WHY THE BIDEN FAMILY IS FACING JUSTICE RIGHT IN FRONT OF OUR EYES
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EU LEADERS UNDER PRESSURE AFTER €132 MILLION EUROS SLUSH FUND FOUND
Oh… this corruption is global? Of course we knew this since we were told by the prophets this would be exposed too. And so it is….
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GERMANS SIMPLY WANT ‘THEIR COUNTRY BACK’
If Germany leaves the EU so goes the EU. It will fall apart. Germany has been the backbone of the EU. So this a good idea or a bad idea? Listen to this broadcast today and you decide. Personally, living in Germany I believe it would be a wonderful thing to happen. It can’t happen soon enough.
‘FEARMONGERING’ DEMOCRATS OVER DOGE EFFORTS
What are the afraid will be exposed. In today’s Julie Green prophecy God tells us that DOGE has just begun to dig into the corruption and what will come next will amaze you and sicken you what they have been doing to America.
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IS THERE MISSING GOLD? TRUMP & MUSK DEMAND FORT KNOX AUDIT!
We do not know yet if any Gold is actually missing. So, let’s set this straight right now. This is what the audit is for.
Is Trump just hyping this up for publicity or could the Gold actually be missing? Fort Knox is not actually the only Gold depository for the U.S.. There are many more spread across the nation. The US Treasury intentionally separates the depositories for security and disaster reasons. How much is stored at each depository? They will never tell us the amounts or locations of all the depositories for security reasons. They only use Fort Knox as a front, a focal point of attention. It mostly for Hollywood like drama….. afterall we know about Fort Knox. Just watch the James Bond movie, Gold Finger….
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WILL TRUMP BE ABLE TO NEGOTIATE MINERAL EXTRACTION RIGHTS IN UKRAINE FOR ALL THE AID GIVEN TO THAT COUNTRY (about $150 billion), OR WILL UKRAINE HAVE TO REPAY THE U.S. FOR ITS AID?
Bottom line: no more freebies from the U.S.! This is going to be interesting to watch what happens. Will Zelensky cave in or be stubborn? What do you think is the RIGHT thing to do?
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AG PAM BONDI ALARMED: STATE OF DOJ: ‘WORSE THAN I THOUGHT’
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STACY ABRAMS JUST GOT EXPOSED
Another crooked politician trying to use a government office for her activism movement and personal gain. Now they are being exposed. Another one bites the dust!
Stacy Abrams, a career politician. Her education was funded by Barrack Obama and other covert groups. She is an activist not a dedicated politician serving the public. Its time she is called out for who she really is.
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Pray, Pray, Pray & Pray some more!
Please try to remember to pray each and every day. The rosaries for me is my way to pray and has had a significant impact on my life. It has meant many miracles for me and my family. It can be for you too, and the Blessed Immaculate Mary asks that we pray “faithfully” each day. You can also pick your own personal prayers, as the rosary is just my choice, and I just wanted to share it with you. Just look at the past election. This is the start of God’s glory being manifested again on the U.S. Why is he so good to us in spite of the wickedness by many? It is because there are many of us who still worship him, pray and ask for our salvation. We are the prayer warriors for God. Yes, these are the people holding this country together. Will you decide to join us too?
We all know something has gone terribly wrong with our nation. A supernatural battle is taking place to determine the fate of America. In just twelve minutes a day you help bring forth a divine intervention to save our country using this book. Let us not forget to fast, meditate and pray for the salvation of America. There is an organization that is taking on this endeavor through helpful prayer guidance. This is what I plan to do. How about you?
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AFTER A “DIFFICULT LABOR”, THE 2025 BUDGET TABLES FINALLY FIND THEIR WAY TO THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS
A responsible source in the Iraqi Ministry of Finance stated on Monday that the delay in sending the federal budget tables to the Council of Ministers is related to amendments to Article 12 of the Budget Law.
The Iraqi parliament recently approved an amendment to the general budget related to Article 12, which settles a dispute between the Kurdistan Region and the federal government over receiving the region’s oil.
In summary, the Iraqi Parliament voted in June 2023 on the draft general budget law for the fiscal years (2023, 2024, 2025), to approve special budget tables for those years, which will be sent by the Iraqi government to Parliament for voting.
The government source told Shafaq News Agency, “The Ministry of Finance has been working for some time on preparing the general budget tables for the year 2025, in order to send them to the Council of Ministers for approval.”
He pointed out that “the Ministry of Finance will finish preparing the tables and send them to the Council of Ministers for voting on them in the middle of next month,” noting that “the Council of Ministers will vote on the tables without delay and then send them to the House of Representatives for voting on them.”
The Federal Ministry of Oil announced yesterday, Sunday, the completion of the necessary procedures to complete the export of oil produced in the Kurdistan Region via the Turkish port of Ceyhan, stressing that this step comes in accordance with the mechanisms specified in the budget law and its amendment, and within the production ceiling set for Iraq in the OPEC organization.
The Kurdistan Regional Government’s negotiating delegation responded to the Ministry of Oil’s announcement by calling on the federal government to implement its obligations before proceeding with the oil export process.
The delegation explained that despite the regional government’s confirmation of its commitment to implementing the first amendment law to the federal general budget law, which relates to re-exporting oil produced from the region’s fields to the Turkish port of Ceyhan via SOMO, implementing the law requires agreement on several basic points, including determining the quantities allocated for local consumption in the region, in line with actual needs, similar to the rest of Iraq, and establishing a clear and specific mechanism for paying the dues of production and transportation companies to the regional government, in accordance with what is stated in the law.
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NECHIRVAN BARZANI TALKS ABOUT A HISTORIC STEP: IRAQ WILL BE MORE PROSPEROUS
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani stressed today, Saturday, that the path of development is a historic step towards building a more prosperous Iraq.
Barzani said in his speech during the Baghdad Dialogue Conference, “We support the development path project to strengthen Iraq as an effective state in the Middle East. We in the Kurdistan Region always believe that political and economic stability for all of Iraq is a national interest, and that true development cannot be achieved without integration between Baghdad and Erbil, as well as between Iraq and its surrounding countries in the region and the world.”
He added, “This conference emulates Iraq’s vision for regional opening and integration, and the sustainability of Iraq requires cooperation and partnership, not conflict and restriction. From this standpoint, the Development Road Project comes as an initiative and a historic step to build a more stable and prosperous Iraq on diverse economic foundations, regional openness, and integration with neighboring countries.
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DEPUTY SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT: NEW US DECISIONS MAY BE ISSUED REGARDING IRAQ
Shakhwan Abdullah, deputy speaker of the Iraqi parliament, said on Saturday that the administration of US President Donald Trump may make new political and economic decisions regarding Iraq.
This came during his speech at a scientific conference on the present and future of Kirkuk, which was held at Soran University in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
In his speech, Abdullah explained that Kirkuk has always been the focus of conflict between the great powers due to its wealth of intellectual, mineral and natural resources. He added that its geographical location has made it face policies of Arabization and demographic change over the decades.
He stressed the need for all parties to work to restore rights to their owners in Kirkuk, with the aim of addressing the effects of previous policies that affected the city’s demographics.
Abdullah confirmed that the Iraqi parliament has reactivated the Article 140 Committee, in a move aimed at abolishing the legacy of the Baath regime and addressing the changes that have occurred in the demographic composition of the areas covered by this article.
He also referred to his recent visit to the United States of America, where he returned to Iraq this morning. He explained that during the visit, he discussed the issue of Kirkuk and the disputed areas with the US Assistant Secretary of State and the head of the religious authority in the United States, noting that the American side views these areas with great importance.
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives concluded his speech by pointing out that the new US administration may issue several political and economic decisions concerning Iraq and the United States, which has been discussed on several occasions with the federal government.
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LEADER IN THE FRAMEWORK: AMERICA IS EXPLOITING IRAQ’S MONEY IN THE FEDERAL BANK TO UNDERMINE ITS AUTONOMY
The leader of the Coordination Framework, Salam al-Zubaidi, confirmed today, Saturday, that the United States is exerting security and political pressure
on Iraq in a number of files, including oil, and undermining its autonomy through the money it deposits in the US Federal Bank.
Al-Zubaidi said in an interview with /Al-Maalouma/ agency, that “America is exerting pressure on Iraq politically and security-wise, while Iraq has autonomy and decisions that must be respected by everyone,” indicating that “exporting oil is an internal matter that does not concern the United States, even if the money from Iraqi exports goes to the US Federal Reserve, which undermines Iraq’s autonomy in this matter.”
He added that “re-exporting oil from the Kurdistan Region is an internal matter that concerns the federal government and the Ministry of Oil, and there are many pending files between Erbil and Baghdad in addition to the decision of an international court issued in Paris due to violations committed by the Kurdish side,” noting that “during the visit of the President of the Region, Nechirvan Barzani, to Baghdad, it was agreed to remove obstacles and eliminate crises.”
He pointed out that “the American pressure should be on the region and not on Baghdad, considering that Erbil is the one that has problems in this issue, but for Washington to come and impose decisions on Baghdad is not correct.”
It is noteworthy that international reports revealed that the United States threatened to impose sanctions on Iraq unless Baghdad allowed the resumption of oil exports from the Kurdistan region despite the political and technical problems in this file.
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THE DOLLAR DECLINES IN IRAQ.. STABILITY OR TEMPORARY CALM?
Today, Tuesday, the local Iraqi markets witnessed a noticeable decline in the exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar, as the selling price fell to 149,750 dinars for every 100 dollars, while the buying price reached 147,750 dinars.
This decline comes after months of volatility, as the dollar exceeded the 150,000 dinar barrier for a long time, raising widespread concerns about its impact on prices and inflation in the country.
What are the reasons for the decline?
There are several factors that may be behind this decline, most notably:
✅ The measures of the Central Bank of Iraq aimed at controlling the exchange rate, by tightening control over dollar transfers and reducing reliance on the black market.
✅ Recent government moves to combat financial speculation and take steps to control the flow of dollars in official markets.
✅ Improvement in the flow of dollars through official channels, following agreements between Iraq and international financial institutions.
Will this decline continue?
Despite the current decline, the most important question remains: Will we witness real stability in exchange rates? Or is this decline merely a temporary decline due to immediate measures? Previous experiences indicate that the exchange rate is affected by many factors, including the political situation, cash flows, and US measures against banks accused of currency smuggling.
Implications for markets and prices
Any decline in the dollar price is expected to contribute to a decline in the prices of imported goods, especially food, medicine and electronics, but the question remains: Will this decline be reflected quickly in the markets? Or will traders continue to price according to previous prices to achieve greater profits?
Conclusion
The dollar breaking the 150,000 dinar barrier for the first time in months is a positive development, but it does not necessarily mean that the crisis is over. The matter remains subject to the ability of the government and the Central Bank to maintain this stability and prevent speculation that may return the dollar to its upward path again. Is this decline the beginning of an economic breakthrough, or just a temporary break before a new wave of increases?
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PARLIAMENTARY WEALTH REVEALS WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SUSPENDING THE OIL AND GAS LAW
Member of the Parliamentary Oil, Gas and Resources Committee, Basem Al-Gharibawi, revealed today, Sunday, who is responsible for obstructing the legislation of the Oil and Gas Law, stressing that the region’s failure to comply is delaying the legislation of the law.
Al-Gharibawi said in a statement to / Al-Maalouma / agency, that “the political dispute between Baghdad and Erbil is obstructing the legislation of the Oil and Gas Law.
(Da….no kidding!!! 😊)
”He added that “passing the law is subject to political consensus,” noting that “some points need political understandings within the State Administration Coalition.”
He pointed out that “there is a real will among the political forces to legislate the law,” stressing that “Iraq’s oil is one and indivisible, whether in the Kurdistan Region, the center or the south.”
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GOVERNMENT ADVISOR: IRAQ ADVANCES 17 PLACES IN SOFT POWER INDEX
The Prime Minister’s Advisor for Financial Affairs, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, announced on Saturday that Iraq has advanced 17 ranks in the Soft Power Index compared to 2023, thanks to improvements in governance and infrastructure development, stressing that this progress reflects a noticeable improvement in the stability of the country’s internal situation.
Saleh said in a statement reported by the official news agency, and reviewed by “Al-Eqtisad News”, that “Iraq’s occupation of the 98th position globally in the Soft Power Index for the year 2025 is an important matter in this leap during one transitional year between the end of 2023 and the end of 2024, and looking forward to 2025, as it comes 17 places ahead of its previous classification in 2023, which embodies the progress and stability witnessed by our country in a remarkable way, after it was ranked 116th globally in the year before the previous one.”
He added that “Iraq has achieved acceleration in the subject of soft power during one continuous year between 2023 and the end of 2024 and moving forward to 2025, and this acceleration comes from among a set of factors and indicators of soft power that are usually used by global institutions interested in measuring the extent of the state’s influence in its global scope through non-military means, such as culture, diplomacy, education, values, and innovation.”
He explained that “one of the most prominent indicators used in the soft power rankings, which Iraq enjoyed in 2024, is its distinguished international reputation in the framework of foreign relations, as our country’s diplomatic capabilities in influencing global affairs and its international image are at their best levels, which have increased in recent years due to the flourishing of foreign activities and the network of positive relations with other countries provided by Iraq’s open democratic climate as one of the most important of these factors.”
He pointed out that “political and security stability in Iraq has witnessed a significant improvement, as internal tensions and conflicts that negatively affected the country’s image in the world have disappeared, which has helped enhance Iraq’s soft power.”
He pointed out that “the ability of the government program, which has advanced its applications in developing the infrastructure and continuous improvement in basic services, especially security and digital services, was accompanied by an advanced movement of institutional governance, as the efficiency and transparency of government institutions increased, with the approval of the 2024-2028 development plan, which committed to sustainable development and environmental protection, and providing high attractiveness for investment after announcing the principle of partnership between the state and the private sector within the philosophy of the social market, and announcing the strategic development road project as a project for Iraq’s progress forward.”
He added that “the high degree of interest in civilizational and cultural openness has made Baghdad the capital of tourism and culture in the world, which undoubtedly reflects the quality of life and the prevailing societal values of the civilization of the Tigris and Euphrates Valley, which dates back more than 7,000 years, in addition to the keenness to highlight the role of national heritage in general and different ethnicities in particular, which had a positive impact on the strength of societal diversity and its transition from the national level to the external level.”
He added, “Diversifying the economy, sustainable development and moving away from the rentier economy remain among the challenges facing the rise of soft power. This is what the government program is working on with great care, supported by the prevailing trend in economic, social and political thought circles in Iraq on an ongoing basis through the process of national support for comprehensive economic development programs for the state and government, to build a better Iraq forever.”
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NEW REFORM PLANS FOR THE BANKING SECTOR IN IRAQ
The Prime Minister’s Advisor for Financial Affairs, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, stressed that achieving a unified vision to study the conditions of banks in Iraq requires the integration of the national banking market within a homogeneous framework aimed at enhancing the stability of the national financial system and developing its performance in the areas of credit, digital payments, and financing economic development.
Saleh said in a special statement to {Al Furat News}, “The first vision focuses on the importance of achieving integration between national banks in a way that enhances their role in supporting the Iraqi economy, pointing out that this requires updating the financial infrastructure and adopting modern technologies to meet the requirements of the era.
The second vision, according to the financial advisor, is related to developing two comprehensive reform plans targeting the public and private banking sectors, with the aim of improving the performance of these institutions in accordance with international standards. He explained that the reform will include improving governance and financial management and enhancing transparency, which will facilitate the involvement of Iraqi banks in the global financial relations network.
Saleh added that the direct goal of banking reform is to enable Iraqi banks to deal more effectively with the outside world, ensuring economic openness and attracting foreign investments, as well as strengthening Iraq’s position on the international financial scene.
This trend comes in light of the government’s ongoing efforts to develop the financial sector and enhance its role in achieving sustainable development and supporting the national economy, as banking reform is viewed as an essential step towards achieving these goals.
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THE CENTRAL BANK REASSURES CITIZENS VIA “BAGHDAD TODAY”: NO INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT THE DELIVERY OF “DOLLARS”
A responsible source in the Central Bank of Iraq denied, today, Thursday (February 20, 2025), the issuance of instructions to prevent citizens from receiving any amount in hard currency from banks.
The source confirmed, in a statement to “Baghdad Today”, that “the talk about issuing instructions from the Central Bank to prevent the delivery of any amount in hard currency is incorrect,” noting that “there is no shortage of hard currency, especially the dollar, and that citizens receive their money normally.”
The source, who requested anonymity, added that “the process of citizens depositing their money, whether in dollars or local currency, continues on a daily basis in government banks and others, and there are no fears of a shortage in the dollar reserves in Iraqi banks during the next stage.”
This denial by the Central Bank comes amidst rumours about restrictions on the delivery of dollars to citizens, in light of the economic challenges facing the country.
The market has been witnessing fluctuations in the exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar for some time, which has raised concerns among citizens and traders about the possibility of imposing restrictions on dollar transactions.
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THE GOVERNOR OF THE CENTRAL BANK, ALI AL-ALAQ, CONFIRMED THAT JOINT-STOCK COMPANIES CONSTITUTE ONLY 2% OF THE VALUE OF THE GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT IN IRAQ
The Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, confirmed that joint-stock companies constitute only 2% of the value of the gross domestic product in Iraq, while revealing the reason for the weak size of citizens’ deposits in banks.
Al-Alaq said during the opening and introduction of the International Center for Finance and Trade in Sulaymaniyah Governorate, which was followed by (Al-Rabia), that “financial centers are economic levers and need modern financial infrastructure and technologies,” noting “the importance of financial centers in stimulating the economy and attracting investments, which requires developing the financial infrastructure to keep pace with global changes.”
He pointed out that “these centers focus on the most important engines of the economy,” stressing that “countries that have such centers have been able to achieve great achievements, as financial centers play a major role in stimulating and organizing the economy, as proven by reality, experience, numbers and data.”
He stressed that “the financial aspect in Iraq needs more vitality and innovation to harness resources towards growth and construction,” noting that “there is a huge amount of money inside the country, but it is not invested in the best way, as it is isolated from economic activity or hoarded without real benefit.”
He stressed that “this is a fundamental issue that requires thought, initiatives and innovations to invest this money to serve growth and employment,” noting that “the best way to attract and mobilize this money is to establish joint-stock companies that attract scattered capital, no matter how small its amounts are.” He pointed out that “Iraq suffers from a significant shortage” in joint-stock companies, as their contribution to the GDP is only 2% of the GDP, which is the lowest percentage in the region compared to the Middle East and North Africa countries, where the percentage reaches 55%, while in developed countries it ranges between 80% and 90%, which requires new ideas and centers capable of moving this field.”
The governor stressed that “Iraq has huge investment opportunities that can be exploited through partnerships between various capabilities, especially the available financial capabilities, but they do not find a clear scope for investment, which calls for a major role for financial centers in moving and establishing joint-stock companies in profitable strategic sectors.”
He also pointed to the weak volume of citizens’ deposits in banks, explaining that “the reason is not only due to lack of trust, but also to the availability of other investment opportunities that achieve greater returns than bank interest, as anyone can now invest their money through digital platforms and contribute to global projects without having to rely on traditional bank returns.”
The governor of the Central Bank provided an example of developments in digital investment, noting that “some The platforms allow a group of people to participate in purchasing real estate in global cities such as London, where investment is based on the highest potential returns globally.
He noted that “the world is witnessing a financial revolution supported by technology and artificial intelligence, which will lead to major transformations in the nature of economic activity,” noting that “the 10 largest companies in the world currently belong to the technology and communications sector, outperforming oil and traditional industry companies, as their market value ranges between 2-3 trillion dollars,” stressing that “banks in the near future will transform into fully smart electronic platforms, which will radically change the way financial and investment transactions are conducted.”
He stressed the “necessity of transforming financial centers into strong economic levers, so that they play a fundamental role in attracting investments, regulating financial flows, and benefiting from modern technologies,” indicating that “this center has a major task ahead of it to move in these directions.” The Central Bank reveals the reason for the weakness of citizens’ deposits in banks: The money is huge
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DESPITE IRANIAN DENIAL, A DELEGATION FROM WASHINGTON WILL ARRIVE IN BAGHDAD “SOON” TO BEGIN NEGOTIATIONS WITH TEHRAN – URGENT
Former House of Representatives Rapporteur, Muhammad Othman Al-Khalidi, revealed today, Friday (February 21, 2025), the imminent arrival of a high-ranking American delegation to begin the first steps of indirect negotiations with Iran.
Al-Khalidi said in an interview with Baghdad Today, “It seems that the White House has decided to proceed with important negotiations with Iran through the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, even if indirectly,” noting that “the delegation that is expected to attend soon came after several messages were submitted through Iraqi mediators to Tehran in order to determine the features of the upcoming negotiations and the axes that will be discussed.”
Al-Khalidi added, “The negotiations between Washington and Tehran are important for the Middle East region, in order to reduce tension and seek a way out of what is happening.”
He pointed out that “what matters to us as Iraqis in these negotiations is that Baghdad not be an arena for conflicts and tensions, and that we be a party that enhances security and stability, and that we do not side with any axis,” stressing that “Baghdad is trying, through its relations with Washington and Tehran, to push all parties to negotiations that contribute to preventing the spread of crises and tensions in this vital region.”
Al-Khalidi explained that “Washington and Tehran have come to realize that tension does not serve their interests, and therefore they are seeking points of understanding that can be built upon in negotiations that may contribute to resolving complex issues such as the nuclear file and other problems, including economic sanctions.”
He continued: “Iraq will follow these negotiations in the hope that they will result in understandings between America and Iran that will have a positive impact on the region.”
Iranian government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani confirmed that negotiations with America under the current circumstances are meaningless.
According to Iranian media, she said, “In the situation where America is practicing a policy of maximum pressure, negotiations are meaningless, but we are a people ready to negotiate,” indicating, “The door to negotiations has always been open on Iran’s part, and whoever closes the door to negotiations is someone else.”
She continued: “They are the ones who did not abide by what they signed and left the negotiating table, while we are good negotiators and always welcome the opportunity to talk to the world and bring peace.”
However, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, said that experience has shown that negotiating with the United States is “neither smart, nor honorable, nor wise,” and that negotiations with the United States will not solve Iran’s problems, according to Iranian media.
Khamenei’s statements came during his reception of a crowd of commanders of the Iranian Air Force, and in response to US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he had signed a memorandum preventing Iran from possessing nuclear weapons.
He stressed: “Negotiating with America has no effect on solving the country’s problems, and we must realize this fact correctly. They must not delude us that sitting at the negotiating table with that government will lead to solving this or that problem. No, no problem will be solved through negotiating with America, and past experience has proven this,” according to the Iranian agency.
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REUTERS: TRUMP ADMINISTRATION GIVES IRAQ A CHOICE BETWEEN QUICKLY RESUMING KURDISH OIL EXPORTS OR FACING SANCTIONS
The United States of America threatened, today, Friday, February 21, 2025, the federal government in Iraq with sanctions if the Kurdistan Region’s oil exports are not resumed quickly.
Reuters quoted sources as saying: “The administration of President Donald Trump asked Iraq to resume (Kurdish) oil exports quickly or face sanctions alongside Iran.”
The sources added, according to Reuters, that “Washington believes that Kurdish oil sales may help reduce crude prices and compensate for the decline in Iranian supplies.”
Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani revealed on Tuesday that Iraq had sent a delegation from the ministry to the Kurdistan Region to agree on a mechanism for delivering the region’s oil and exporting it through the Turkish port of Ceyhan.
The Minister of Oil explained that he had contacted the Minister of Natural Resources in the region, Kamal Mohammed Saleh, to negotiate with the delegation about the mechanism for receiving and exporting oil through the Turkish port of Ceyhan.
This came a day after Iraq accelerated the expected date for the resumption of oil exports from Kurdistan, as the federal oil minister said last Monday that oil exports from the Kurdistan region could resume within just a week.
It is noteworthy that the President of the Region, Nechirvan Barzani, announced a few days ago that the resumption of shipments will likely take place next March.
Iraq exports between 400,000 and 500,000 barrels per day from fields in the north of the country, including the Kurdistan region, via the now-defunct Iraq-Turkey pipeline.
Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani said earlier this month that at least 300,000 barrels per day of crude were planned to be moved once operations resumed.
In Iraqi Kurdistan, oil production ranges between about 280,000 and 300,000 barrels per day, and the regional government estimates its needs for domestic consumption – including power generation – at about 110,000 to 120,000 barrels per day.
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ONCE AGAIN, IRAQ IS IN THE “RED ZONE” FOR BUSINESS AND INVESTMENTS
Economic expert Ziad Al-Hashemi confirmed today, Saturday, that Iraq is in the “red danger” zone in terms of business and investments.
Al-Hashemi said in a post on the “X” platform, “Iraq is once again within the (red danger) zone for countries with high risk to business and investments according to the Global Risk Index for the year 2025.”
He added, “This means that Iraq is still a dangerous country that repels investments and the entry of international capital and companies due to security risks, economic and political imbalances, the spread of corruption and armed groups!”
He continued, “It is clear that the Iraqi government and its political system have failed once again to improve Iraq’s economic image and remove it from the category of countries that are dangerous in terms of security and are struggling economically, contrary to official claims!”
He pointed out that “many of the government’s development programmes will remain just ink on paper due to the risks and difficulty of attracting investments and convincing financiers, especially strategic projects such as the Development Road Project!”
Al-Hashemi pointed out that “the Iraqi people were hoping for an improvement in Iraq’s security and economic ranking, but it seems that the government and its political system have let them down and let themselves down again and were unable to achieve this goal and other goals!”
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