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February 27, 2025 Mnt Goat News Brief
Guten Tag everyone:
I have some WOW! WOW! WOW! news for you today.
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STATUS OF THE RV
Can you believe that February is gone, and we are moving on to the month of March already. What will March bring us? Remember the 2025 budget has not yet been opened. Remember what the CBI told us. They told way back in 2011-2012 that the beginning of the new fiscal year for Iraq is the most opportune time to make any significant rate change in the dinar. They also said that this opportunity will become much more difficult once the budget is opened. The 2025 budget is NOT yet opened as the budget tables that outline the distribution of the money to the provinces for the projects still sits in the council of ministers. It still has yet to be passed on to parliament and discussed, then passed. If we use our common sense this is a no-brainer to understand why the CBI told us this. You might want to take a peek at the article in today’s news titled “MP CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO COMPLETE BUDGET SCHEDULES AND SEND THEM TO PARLIAMENT” Representative Faisal Al-Naili called on the government, today, Thursday, to expedite the completion of the budget tables and send them to the House of Representatives for approval, stressing the need to include all financial allocations in the 2025 budget to avoid any delay in its approval.
Also, in today’s news and from news of what my contact is telling me from Iraq is we can now begin to see the immediate short-term U.S. foreign policy towards Iraq from the new president Trump administration. What we can’t yet determine is the long-term vision for the country by this administration. However again using our common sense we know that president Trump is also a business man and knows the economic and financial potential in Iraq. Both for the Iraqis and for the American businesses.
But what is true and what we do know for certain is that the future vision for Iraq WILL NOT include Iran as under the influence of the current supreme leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei. Sure they will always be trading partners and cross border for holy pilgrimages but this is different.
I was told that first this terrorist crisis and the threat of nuclear weapons of Iran must be taken care of. This crisis with Iran will ONLY end with the fall of Ali Hosseini Khamenei and his regime in Iran. As you may already know he is the cleric and politician who has served as the second supreme leader of Iran since 1989.
Born in 1939 he is now 85 years old. How much longer will he live? He has bought more harm and suffering to Iran and to the middle east than he has good. He has used the treasures and oil wealth of his country to build up a global network of terrorist organizations. He uses tyranny and force rather than peace to help his nation. Remember what God has told us through his prophets? He said that he will deal with these types of leaders and take them one by one. They will have no place in the “golden age” that is upon us. So, I am optimistic that his time of rule has come to an end. This could very well be the breakthrough the middle east has been looking for. When this happens, it could be the seed of peace for the middle east that will grow deeper. This will also progress to what we are looking for. But we must be patient. The prophets told us that the middle east will prosper again and so he is not a liar.
Let’s get to the main article of today:
☹ I classify this news as actually good news. Why? First take a look at the article titled “FINAL WARNING AND “IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION”.. WASHINGTON DRAWS RED LINES FOR BAGHDAD: NO MORE LENIENCY“. In light of the rapid changes witnessed by US policy towards the Middle East, the call between Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio came to redraw the features of the relationship between Baghdad and Washington according to a more stringent equation. The call carried clear messages, not just diplomatic recommendations but rather binding commitments that Baghdad had previously pledged but without real implementation.
What is the U.S. looking for from Iraq? Are they talking about implementing the RV now or something else? I have to ask everyone reading this that if you think for one second that they are talking about forcing Iraq to RV than you need to go see a good shrink and get your head examined. Oh… but there are some intel gurus out there telling their listeners this exact story. Shame, shame and shame again on them! Yes, I do mean Frank26, BIG Call Bruce and TNT Tony idiots.
So this article is all about the short-term policy of the U.S. and the crisis with Iran. The U.S. is finally putting its foot down and telling Iraq that they have had enough time already to comply to certain mandates put upon them when it comes to Iran. But the Biden administraition has been too lenient. There is no more fooling around under the Trump administration. The Trump administration is very serious and, as we know, President Trump means what he says.
So, what are the issues? I will address them below. But we all should know by now what they are even before we read the article. We have read multiple other articles on these issues before.
1.Movement of the dollar: Baghdad fails to control smuggling and money laundering. We already should all be aware of this situation with the black market, as this is also the main concern of the CBI and they are dealing with it.
2.Iraq’s continued economic dealings with Iran, especially with regard to oil, gas and financial transactions, constitute a direct violation of American sanctions.
3.Loose guns: Weapons outside the authority of the state: a possible confrontation? The issue of loose weapons was present in the call between Al-Sudani and Rubio, as Washington stressed the need to dismantle the armed groups that carried out attacks on American facilities over the past years. “Washington views the groups that have carried out 170 attacks on US facilities in Iraq and Syria as a direct threat to its national security,” “If al-Sudani does not act to rein in these groups, the United States may take unilateral steps that include targeting these groups militarily or imposing direct sanctions on their leaders.” These are of course the Iranian Kud forces that came into Iraq in 2014 to help fight ISIS and never left. Dissolving the armed militias or integrating them into the regular security forces would remove Iran’s main source of influence inside Iraq. Their leverage would be gone. Donald Trump administration is considering imposing new sanctions on Iraq unless these Popular Mobilization Forces of Iran are disarmed. The article recalled Al-Sudani’s recent visit to Tehran, saying that “relations with Tehran are more controversial than ever,” as Al-Sudani received harsh criticism from Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who called for preserving and strengthening the Popular Mobilization Forces and expelling all American forces, and described the recent change of power in Syria as the work of “foreign governments. This last statement says exactly why these forces entered Iraq in the first place and never intended to leave after ISIS was gone.
Al-Sudani faces a real test: either take bold decisions that sever Iraq’s ties with regional issues that bother Washington, or face unprecedented economic and security pressures.” While Baghdad seeks to maintain balanced relations with everyone, it seems that the Trump administration does not recognize the “middle ground” policy, but rather imposes a “with or against” policy, which puts the Iraqi government before critical decisions in the coming period.
So, knowing all this do you really believe that the U.S. is going to sign-off on the reinstatement today or next week or any time soon? My disbelief is this, how can anyone and I mean anyone (intel guru) in their right frame of mind tell their listeners that the RV is going to happen tomorrow or this weekend or ??. What fantasy world are they living in? I don’t mean to sound like a downer, but I also have to be real with my blog readers too.
I told you there was a good part to this story today and in fact “WOW!” news. The wow news is that finally after four years of “do nothing” under Biden to help Iraq, the U.S. is finally now stepping in under this new administration. It does have a bright vision for Iraq but first they must overcome this Iranian influence. The US policy clearly dictates that Iraq will NOT be a puppet state of Iran, as it has evolved to over the Obama and Biden administrations. Too many US dollars going to Iran still to circumvent the US sanctions even after all the measures the CBI has taken to limit them. What else can Iraq do?
😊In line with this last article we have to connect the dots with other articles from today’s news to get the full present-day picture of what is going on. There are three more on this subject matter. They are titled:
“IT WILL NOT BE ON THE “LOSING TEAM”.. IRAQ MOVES TO THE POST-IRAN PHASE” and
“US PRESSURES BAGHDAD: IRAQI FM REVEALS DETAILS” and
“RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR ENDS: WILL IRAQ PAY THE PRICE FOR TRUMP’S FOCUS ON IRAN?“.
If I were you I would spend a few minutes are read carefully these other three articles. You will get a very good sense of where this is all going. This news can also very good news for us because finally we may see Iraq getting serious about moving away from being a puppet state status of Iran. Remember the money laundering to Iran has to stop. This could help in this matter.
The articles tell us that Iraq is facing to get out of the “Iranian orbit” and the “axis of resistance”, which took Iran years to build in order to expand its influence deep into the Arab world, but it is rapidly shrinking and could collapse overnight. So, you see folks, things could happen quickly. In weeks, maybe months but certainly not years. The Iranian axis of resistance has deteriorated during the past year from its formal rise to a stage of final decline, as Israel struck two of its main members, Hamas and Hezbollah, the regime of Bashar al-Assad fell, and the Lebanese parliament elected a new president and a new prime minister, who are not on friendly terms with Iran. The report in the article stated that until recently, Iran boasted that it controlled four Arab capitals: Damascus, Beirut, Sanaa, and Baghdad, but now the first two have slipped away, while the third is still under the control of the Houthis, who are still loyal to Tehran. But what about the fourth, Baghdad?
Can the Iraqi’s overcome the Iranian influence. Will they have to wait until the next elections to do so? We all experienced their elections and how cumbersome and long they can be. But let’s just see what happens. At least there is finally pressure from the US and plans are in place now to end this Iranian influence once and for all. A reminder that Iraq will hold elections in October 2025, and that if enough Iraqis reject pro-Tehran parties at the ballot box, as most did in 2021, there will be an opportunity for al-Sudani, or whoever may succeed him, to form a government that makes an extra effort to assert Iraqi sovereignty and finally Baghdad my free itself of Iranian dominance.
What else is in the news?
😊Yes, there is some good news too to share. There is yet another measure taken to block the dollars from getting into the hands of Iran. Please read article titled “TRADE BANK OF IRAQ STOPS CASH WITHDRAWALS VIA ATMS OUTSIDE IRAQ“. The Trade Bank of Iraq announced today, Wednesday, the suspension of cash withdrawals via automated teller machines (ATM) using electronic cards (Visa and MasterCard) outside Iraq, as part of preventive measures to avoid security risks associated with the misuse of these cards. This is yet another temporary move to dry up the paper CASH of dollars from getting in the hands of the parallel black market and then into the hands Iran via these ATMS withdrawals of dollars from outside Iraq by these bank cards. Remember that ATMS inside Iraq DO NOT dispense US dollar only dinars. Yes, they will find any way they can to get dollars to Iran. Its all good!
😊We must keep in mind that even though the issues with Iran and cutting off Iraq from Iranian influence, the CBI keeps moving ahead with the needed banking reforms. This process does not stop. This next set of articles are essential for the Iraqi banking system to be fully integrated with the world banking systems by means of electronic payments and transfers. We witnessed late last year the correspondent bank effort for replacement of the currency auctions. At that time Iraq was limited in the number of banks for this effort. With this news today it will enable Iraq to correspond with yet more international banks doing business with Iraqi trade imports. Wouldn’t Iraq want this to be successful if they are going to use the dinar someday from trade and reinstate their currency? It’s all connected. But they tell us the inclusion rate is still only 40% butmuch better than last year in late December. So, there is more work to be done in this area. The title of the articles on this subject matter are “CENTRAL BANK: ACHIEVED INTERNATIONAL INTEGRATION BY LINKING THE IRAQI ELECTRONIC PAYMENT SYSTEM TO GLOBAL NETWORKS” and “CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR INAUGURATES THE 9TH FINANCE AND BANKING CONFERENCE” Both are good reads but basically talk about the same thing. I quote from the articles “The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, announced today, Wednesday, that the financial inclusion rate has risen to more than 40%, noting that the bank has achieved international integration by linking the Iraqi electronic payment system to global networks. Al-Alaq said in a speech during the ninth annual exhibition and conference for finance and banking services in Iraq, “There is a complete roadmap for digitizing banking services through electronic payment as a main tool for digital transformation”.
😊 Next we hear news that Iraq is working on yet another measure to curb the corruption with the dollar and stop the illegal transfers to Iran. The article is titled “ALI AL-ALAQ: WE ARE WORKING ON CREATING A DIGITAL CURRENCY FOR THE CENTRAL BANK TO GRADUALLY REPLACE PAPER CURRENCY‘. I have to say this is a “WOW!” article because this effort may also force the recall of our dinars that we hold. In other words we are allowed to exchange them at the RV rate once the digital currency is issued. If the CBI can pull this off, the RV might happen much, much sooner than we expect. Think about the advantages – there is no cost of currency to print and they could issue the newer lower denominations safely and without controversy. The CBI in a country like Iraq, needs to fully track where all the money is going. This would allow this to happen. Remember that the CBI told us a few years ago that they DO NOT intend to every go to the global Centralized “CBDC”. I certainly hope this is still the case. Instead, it seems in the article they tell us and I quote from the article – “The Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, revealed today, Wednesday (February 26, 2025), the creation of a digital currency specific to the Central Bank to gradually replace paper currency. The key word here is “gradually” and “specific” to the Central Bank of Iraq. The Al-Alaq goes on to say “The financial and banking system will witness fundamental transformations, including the decline of paper currencies to be replaced by digital payments for central banks.”
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. Remember we don’t know how this is all going to turn out but we do know it will. Be patient and let God do His work in the middle east.
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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 this prophecy of today is WOW! This is actually already begun.
“Global Changes Are Coming”.
Prophecy begins at the 22:44 mark. First one from Feb 22nd.
SHOCK & AWE
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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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THE NEW FBI DIRECTOR HUNTS DOWN THE JAMES COMEY PRIVATE SPIE RING
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WHAT OUR FOUNDING FATHER TOLD US FROM LESSON LEARNED. ARE WE IGNORING THESE LESSONS?
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“THE TRUTH MUST BE TOLD—RIGHT NOW ABOUT DEI.
What was it really all about?
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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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REALLY NOW, IS THERE GOLD MISSING AT FORT KNOX?
Let’s explore this further. If we are not careful and go back to a Gold Standard and the gold at Fort Knox and elsewhere is not up to records our currency could be in big trouble. Let’s hear yet another perspective today on why an audit might be a very good idea.
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.
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WILL TRUMP BE ABLE TO NEGOTIATE MINERAL UKRAINE MINERAL DEAL TO BE SECURED BY TRUMP
Everyone should understand why president Trump is doing this. Does he just see an opportunity? So, we must be informed and know the TRUTH. Here is the TRUTH:
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CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE JIM JORDAN CALLS OUT BIDEN-ERA NAZI FACIST-LIKE DOJ
GOP LAWMAKER UNVEILS BILL TO DEFUND LEFT-WING ‘PROPAGANDA’
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?
Anyone can join the hundreds of thousands already involved in this rapidly-growing prayer movement. It’s easy to get started:
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RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR ENDS: WILL IRAQ PAY THE PRICE FOR TRUMP’S FOCUS ON IRAN?
The world is awaiting developments in the Russia-Ukraine war, with expectations that it will soon end. This highlights potential impacts on Iraq in light of American trends under the leadership of President Donald Trump.
Analysts believe that Trump seeks to end major international conflicts, including this war, in order to direct his focus towards the Iranian nuclear and regional file.
This trend is considered a strategic shift that may put Iraq in a new circle of pressure, especially with its close economic and political relations with Tehran. How will Baghdad be affected by this scenario?
Experts expect Trump to pressure Iraq to reduce its dealings with Iran, linking this to possible sanctions if Iranian influence in the country remains unchanged. Estimates indicate that the United States may use economic and military tools to achieve this goal, taking advantage of the stability of the situation in Ukraine to devote its efforts to the Iranian file.
It seems that the pro-Iranian factions in Iraq will not be immune to these plans, as they may be subjected to direct or indirect pressure to limit their activity.
This analysis confirms that Trump aims to arrange international priorities to ensure stronger American hegemony in the Middle East.
Oil prices have recently stabilized at levels ranging between $70 and $75 per barrel, with investors attributing this to cautious optimism that the war between Russia and Ukraine will end.
Observers link this stability to Trump’s plans to resume oil exports from Iraqi Kurdistan fields, which have been halted since March 2023 due to legal disputes with the federal government in Baghdad.
The move is seen as part of a US strategy to consolidate oil resources under its control, which could be used as an economic pressure tool on Iran. This is supported by statements by former US officials who have referred to Trump’s intention to control Kurdistan’s oil as an “easy” step to strangle Tehran.
Economists warn that an end to the Russian-Ukrainian war could lead to a 15-20% drop in oil prices, as a result of the return of full Russian supplies to global markets. This directly affects Iraq, which relies on oil for more than 90% of its public revenues, with revenues amounting to about $130 billion in 2022 when prices were high.
Analysts believe that the decline in prices will weaken the Iraqi economy, making the country more vulnerable to US pressure to change its policies towards Iran. The question here is: Will Baghdad be able to strike a balance between its national interests and Washington’s demands?
Observers believe that Trump plans to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue, whether through tough negotiations or military options such as bombing, after the situation in Ukraine stabilizes. This is evident in his previous statements during his 2024 election campaign, where he promised to “end the wars” to focus on “the major threats.” This escalation is likely to include targeting Iran’s allies in the region, including Iraq, where the Popular Mobilization Forces and other armed factions are active. This suggests that Iraq may find itself facing a difficult equation: either comply with Trump or face severe economic and political consequences.
Trump appears to be adopting a pragmatic approach that combines military decisiveness with economic pressure to achieve his goals. His history of dealing with Iran, such as the assassination of Qassem Soleimani in 2020, shows his willingness to take bold risks. This confirms that Iraq could become an arena for indirect conflict, where Washington will try to isolate it from Tehran at all costs. However, Trump may face internal challenges in Iraq, where the Popular Mobilization Forces have strong popular and political support, which could complicate his plans.
Iraq’s ability to balance between Iran and the United States remains a crucial factor in the country’s stability in the coming period.
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FINAL WARNING AND “IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION”.. WASHINGTON DRAWS RED LINES FOR BAGHDAD: NO MORE LENIENCY
In light of the rapid changes witnessed by US policy towards the Middle East, the call between Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio came to redraw the features of the relationship between Baghdad and Washington according to a more stringent equation.
The call carried clear messages, not just diplomatic recommendations but rather binding commitments that Baghdad had previously pledged but without real implementation.
IMPLEMENT IMMEDIATELY
According to Washington-based politician Nizar Haidar, this call reflects a shift in the US administration’s approach, as there is no longer room for leniency as was the case under former President Joe Biden, but rather strict expectations from President Donald Trump to implement obligations immediately, especially with regard to sanctions imposed on Iran and control of arms outside the state’s authority. Can Iraq maneuver, or will US pressure force decisive decisions in the coming period?
WASHINGTON DECIDES ITS POSITION: NO MORE COMPROMISE
Nizar Haidar explained in his interview with Baghdad Today that “what the US Secretary of State conveyed to Al-Sudani were not just diplomatic messages, but rather a final timetable for implementing Iraq’s obligations, especially in the files of sanctions on Iran and restricting weapons to the state.”
He stressed that the Biden administration had shown flexibility in dealing with Iraq due to its preoccupation with the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, but the Trump administration is adopting a different approach. He added: “If President Trump does not compliment his closest allies such as Canada and Europe, how can Al-Sudani and the leaders of the Coordination Framework expect him to be lenient on Iraq’s obligations?”
According to American sources, the Trump administration believes that Iraq’s continued economic dealings with Iran, especially with regard to oil, gas and financial transactions, constitute a direct violation of American sanctions. Therefore, the US Secretary of State was firm in his demand that Al-Sudani immediately commit to these commitments, and rejected any proposal for a new timetable.
Iraq between the hammer of sanctions and the anvil of national security
American political analyst Michael Rubin believes that the US administration will not be satisfied with diplomatic demands, but will resort to additional means of pressure if Iraq continues to procrastinate. Speaking to the Washington Post, Rubin indicated that “sanctions on the movement of the dollar and oil will directly affect the Iraqi economy, and if Baghdad fails to control smuggling and money laundering, Iraq may find itself in a critical economic situation in the coming months.”
Nizar Haidar stressed that “the Trump administration will not hesitate to impose individual sanctions on Iraqi officials if they are found to be facilitating the violation of sanctions on Iran,” noting that Congress is already discussing proposals to tighten oversight of financial aid provided to Iraq, which amounted to $12 billion over the past decade.
WEAPONS OUTSIDE THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE: A POSSIBLE CONFRONTATION?
In addition to the economic file, the issue of loose weapons was present in the call between Al-Sudani and Rubio, as Washington stressed the need to dismantle the armed groups that carried out attacks on American facilities over the past years.
“Washington views the groups that have carried out 170 attacks on US facilities in Iraq and Syria as a direct threat to its national security,” says John Alterman, a security researcher at the Washington Institute. “If al-Sudani does not act to rein in these groups, the United States may take unilateral steps that include targeting these groups militarily or imposing direct sanctions on their leaders.”
This position seems to be in line with efforts within Congress to enact a new law that could place some Iraqi entities and figures on the terrorism list, which could lead to a dangerous escalation in the relationship between Baghdad and Washington, according to observers.
BETWEEN PRESSURE AND BALANCE: IRAQ’S DIFFICULT CHOICES
In light of these developments, Iraq finds itself facing a difficult equation: fully adhering to American conditions may drag it into an internal crisis with some political forces allied with Iran, while ignoring these pressures may expose it to harsh sanctions that will affect its economy and security.
Iraqi political analyst Ihsan Al-Shammari said in a press interview that “Al-Sudani faces a real test: either take bold decisions that sever Iraq’s ties with regional issues that bother Washington, or face unprecedented economic and security pressures.”
While Baghdad seeks to maintain balanced relations with everyone, it seems that the Trump administration does not recognize the “middle ground” policy, but rather imposes a “with or against” policy, which puts the Iraqi government before critical decisions in the coming period.
IS IRAQ BETTING ON TIME?
It seems that the recent contact between Al-Sudani and Rubio was not just a diplomatic conversation, but rather a final warning from Washington to adhere to previous agreements. Iraq today is not only facing political obligations, but also a complex regional equation that may force it to make quick decisions with ill-considered consequences.
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US PRESSURES BAGHDAD: IRAQI FM REVEALS DETAILS
On Thursday, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein revealed several critical developments concerning Iraq’s internal and external affairs, including armed factions, US pressures, relations with Syria, and Israeli threats.
In an interview with Al-Hadath TV, Hussein said the United States had presented Iraq with issues related to increasing pressure on Iran. However, he emphasized that “Baghdad seeks to maintain a balance in its relations between Washington and Tehran.”
Hussein also mentioned that Washington had raised the possibility of halting gas imports from Iran. Despite this, he expressed hope that strategic dialogue with the new US administration would continue, noting there were “no concerns” in dealing with it.
Armed Factions Issue
Hussein revealed that the US had sent unofficial messages regarding the status of armed factions in Iraq. He highlighted that “Israeli threats of an attack inside Iraq are still ongoing,” adding that “the timing for the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq has not changed.”
On the issue of disarming factions, Hussein stated that it was a matter requiring internal discussion, noting that “these armed groups do not pose a threat to the presence of coalition forces.”
He also warned of the “dangers of ISIS,” pointing out “suspicious movements by the terrorist group that raise concerns within the government.”
Syrian Relations
Concerning Iraq’s stance on Syria, Hussein confirmed that Iraq’s position towards the new Syrian administration was not influenced by Iran.
“However, there are different viewpoints from various political factions,” he said.
Hussein also highlighted that Iraq, like any other nation, has diverse opinions on global matters, “especially regarding the Syrian issue,” adding that Iraq would “invite Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to attend the Arab summit in Baghdad.”
In response to regional security concerns, Iraq deployed armored military forces along the border from Al-Qaim in the western part of the country to the Jordanian border, following the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in December.
Despite ongoing debates, the withdrawal of US and international coalition forces from Iraq remains a contentious issue, despite discussions that began with Washington over two years ago.
Moreover, the close ties between the current Iraqi government and Tehran continue to be a source of friction with the United States, despite Baghdad’s repeated assurances of its commitment to maintaining a balanced foreign policy and enhancing communication with Washington.
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IRAQ DISCUSSES WITH THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND CONTROLLING EXPENDITURES AND THE 2024 BUDGET
The Iraqi Minister of Finance, Taif Sami, discussed with the International Monetary Fund, financial and banking reforms to support the Iraqi economy, during the periodic meetings held in the Jordanian capital, Amman.
The Iraqi Ministry of Finance said in a statement issued today, Wednesday, and received by Shafak News Agency, that the discussions focused on implementing the 2024 budget, with a review of the mechanisms for controlling expenditures and enhancing the efficiency of distributing financial resources, in line with the state’s economic goals.
The two parties also discussed, according to the statement, ways to improve public finances by supporting investment and directing social spending towards vital sectors, in addition to enhancing non-oil revenues and reducing dependence on oil revenues.
The meetings also included discussing banking reforms, stressing the importance of updating financial systems to keep pace with global economic changes.
It also reviewed the economic forecast for 2025 and potential strategies to increase non-oil revenues, including developing the tax system and implementing a unified accounting system.
During the meetings, Sami stressed that these meetings come within the framework of the Ministry’s efforts to enhance financial stability and achieve structural reforms that support the national economy, noting the importance of coordination with international partners and considering cooperation with the International Monetary Fund as a fundamental pillar in developing financial policies to confront current challenges.
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CENTRAL BANK: ACHIEVED INTERNATIONAL INTEGRATION BY LINKING THE IRAQI ELECTRONIC PAYMENT SYSTEM TO GLOBAL NETWORKS
The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, announced today, Wednesday, that the financial inclusion rate has risen to more than 40 % , noting that the bank has achieved international integration by linking the Iraqi electronic payment system to global networks.
Al-Alaq said in a speech during the ninth annual exhibition and conference for finance and banking services in Iraq, “There is a complete roadmap for digitizing banking services through electronic payment as a main tool for digital transformation, as the number of devices has reached 63 thousand devices in the governorates of Iraq,” according to what was reported by the official news agency.
He added, “The number of electronic teller machines has reached more than 4,000 machines and the number of bank cards is about 17 million cards,” indicating that “the Central Bank supported the licensing and operation of electronic wallets via mobile phone that allow charging, transferring and paying bills, which raised the rate of financial inclusion to more than 40 % compared to 20% three years ago
He pointed out that “the number of permanent wallets reached 1.2 million wallets, and we achieved international integration by linking the Iraqi electronic payment system to global payment networks, which allows the transformation of accepting foreign cards locally and expanding the acceptance of Iraqi cards internationally,” adding that “the achievements made in the field of information technology and electronic payments in the Central Bank represent a fundamental shift in the financial system.”
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CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR INAUGURATES THE 9TH FINANCE AND BANKING CONFERENCE
His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Mr. Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, inaugurated the 9th Finance and Banking Services Exhibition and Conference, in which a number of banks and payment companies operating in Iraq participated.
During his speech, His Excellency the Governor stressed that the current stage is witnessing a significant development in the electronic payment system by increasing the number of ATMs and credit wallets, noting that the support provided by the Central Bank has helped raise the financial inclusion rate in Iraq to 40% after it was 20% about two years ago.
The Governor pointed out that Iraqi banks are witnessing qualitative transformations in their banking operations today, especially with regard to financial transfers of different currencies by adopting approved global systems and programs that help them in these advanced transformations in financial services.
In his speech, he outlined the features of future banks that will transform from traditional entities to smart digital platforms and issue digital financial identities that facilitate financial transactions without the need for banks.
He added that the financial and banking system will witness the decline of paper currencies to be replaced by digital payments for central banks, and that the Central Bank is moving to create its own digital currency to gradually replace the paper rocesss as is happening in some central banks in the world, indicating work to establish a data center in Iraq similar to the major centers in the world, as it is an indispensable part of the digital economy and a basis for artificial intelligence, applications, big data analysis and the Internet, and that the Central Bank of Iraq has begun steps in this direction, calling for the formulation of a comprehensive Iraqi vision for digital transformation.
Central Bank of Iraq
Media Office
February 26, 2025
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ALI AL-ALAQ: WE ARE WORKING ON CREATING A DIGITAL CURRENCY FOR THE CENTRAL BANK TO GRADUALLY REPLACE PAPER CURRENCY
The Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, revealed today, Wednesday (February 26, 2025), the creation of a digital currency specific to the Central Bank to gradually replace paper currency.
(The key word here is “gradually”)
Al-Alaq said in a press conference followed by “Baghdad Today”, “The financial and banking system will witness fundamental transformations, including the decline of paper currencies to be replaced by digital payments for central banks.”
He added, “The Central Bank is moving to create a digital currency of its own to gradually replace paper currency, as is happening in some central banks in the world.”
Al-Alaq confirmed that “we are seriously considering establishing a data center in Iraq, and the bank has begun to move in this regard as part of the digital transformation steps.”
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IRAQI PM SEEKS ‘NEW PAGE’ WITH OIL COMPANIES OPERATING IN KURDISTAN
Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani said on Wednesday that Baghdad wants to open a “new page” with the international oil companies operating in the Kurdistan Region as the two-year suspension of Erbil’s oil exports appears to come to an end soon.
The Iraqi government and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) on Sunday struck an agreement with Baghdad to restart the Kurdistan Region’s long-anticipated oil exports after the Iraqi government confirmed the completion of procedures. This came after the federal parliament approved an amendment to the budget law, increasing the fee of oil companies operating in the Kurdish region.
“After passing the amendment to the budget law, we now look forward to completing the procedures for exporting crude oil to the port of Ceyhan and opening a new page with companies operating in the region, which contributes to building the Iraqi economy and doing justice to citizens in the Kurdistan region by ensuring they receive all their rights in terms of salaries and entitlements,” Sudani said in a video message directed to Erbil Forum in Erbil on Wednesday.
The three-day event is organized by Rudaw Media Network.
Oil exports from the Kurdistan Region through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline were suspended in March 2023 after a Paris-based arbitration court ruled in favor of Baghdad against Ankara, saying the latter had violated a 1973 pipeline agreement by allowing Erbil to begin independent oil exports in 2014.
Before the suspension, Erbil was exporting approximately 400,000 barrels of oil per day via the Iraq-Turkey pipeline, in addition to around 75,000 barrels of oil from Kirkuk.
Sudani also said that his cabinet has “worked to find sustainable solutions to what were called the outstanding issues between Baghdad and Erbil, and we have transformed them into future opportunities for cooperation and integration,” noting that they have “managed to remove these issues from their political framework to their legal context.”
Sudani emphasized Iraq’s commitment to expanding economic partnerships and leveraging international expertise to strengthen the national economy.
“Iraq’s openness at both regional and international levels is part of our ongoing approach,” he stated, highlighting that cooperation is not confined to any single entity but extends to all global partners.
As part of this strategy, Sudani underscored the importance of the Development Road project, designed to serve as an economic, cultural, and social bridge linking Asia to Europe, facilitating trade and sustainable development.
The Development Road project is being advertised as something that will reshape Iraq’s economy, but it has been a source of friction between Baghdad and the KRG, which has been unhappy that no Kurdistan Region highways or rail links are included in the main corridor and is worried it will not benefit economically.
The project has Erbil’s “complete support,” Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani said in Baghdad on Saturday, despite objections that it bypasses the Kurdistan Region.
Sudani also touched on the developments in the Middle East, saying the region is going through “major transformations unlike any we have witnessed in decades.”
He added that Gaza and Lebanon, which have been devastated by Israel’s war with pro-Iran armed groups, “have experienced a harsh war waged by the occupation forces of the usurping entity, targeting all aspects of life.”
Iraq has been a staunch supporter of Gaza and Lebanon but has tried to avoid being dragged into the conflict.
“We have worked hard to spare Iraq from the fire of this war, in addition to being keen to support our brothers in Lebanon and Palestine with aid and advocacy in all forums we attended, calling for the necessity of ending the war,” Sudani said.
He noted that Iraq also is in favor of restoring security and stability in neighboring Syria, adding that they believe in the “unity of destiny and the necessity of strengthening Arab and regional solidarity.
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TRADE BANK OF IRAQ STOPS CASH WITHDRAWALS VIA ATMS OUTSIDE IRAQ
(This is yet another temporary move to dry up the paper CASH of dollars from getting in the hands of the parallel black market and then into the hands Iran via these ATMS withdrawals of dollars from outside Iraq by these bank cards. Remember that ATMS inside Iraq DO NOT dispense US dollar only dinars. Yes, they will find anyway they can to get dollars to Iran.)
The Trade Bank of Iraq announced today, Wednesday, the suspension of cash withdrawals via automated teller machines (ATM) using electronic cards (Visa and MasterCard) outside Iraq, as part of preventive measures to avoid security risks associated with the misuse of these cards.
The bank explained, in a statement received by {Al Furat News} a copy of it, that: “The decision only includes cash withdrawals from ATMs outside Iraq, while users can continue to use cards to pay via POS devices or in electronic transactions on the Internet.”
The bank pointed out that “this measure comes out of concern for protecting customers’ money from any security threats that may result from misuse of cards in some areas.”
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IT WILL NOT BE ON THE “LOSING TEAM”.. IRAQ MOVES TO THE POST-IRAN PHASE
An American report shed light on the attempts that Iraq is facing to get out of the “Iranian orbit” and the “axis of resistance”, which took Iran years to build in order to expand its influence deep into the Arab world, but it is rapidly shrinking and could collapse overnight.
A report by the American magazine “The Atlantic”, translated by Shafaq News Agency, explained that “the axis of resistance has deteriorated during the past year from its formal rise to a stage of final decline, as Israel struck two of its main members, Hamas and Hezbollah, the regime of Bashar al-Assad fell, and the Lebanese parliament elected a new president and a new prime minister, who are not on friendly terms with the axis.”
The report stated that until recently, Iran boasted that it controlled four Arab capitals: Damascus, Beirut, Sanaa, and Baghdad, but now the first two have slipped away, while the third is still under the control of the Houthis, who are still loyal to Tehran. But what about the fourth, Baghdad?
(Baghdad is soon to fall also and they we might have a real chance of seeing this RV process continue.)
ABSOLUTE CONTROL
In this regard, the American report saw that the degree of Tehran’s control over Baghdad is always changing, as the Iraqi parties loyal to Tehran cannot form a government on their own, and are forced to form coalitions with other parties, including those dominated by the Kurds and Sunnis, who have limited ideological ties to the “axis”, adding that even among the Shiites, the pro-Tehran position has become a matter of intense controversy, especially after the balance of power in the region shifted away from Iran.
He pointed out that the forces loyal to Iran organized violent clashes in the streets, and were able to obstruct this through religious and parliamentary maneuvers, so Muhammad Shia al-Sudani took over as prime minister in October 2022, which was described as an “Iranian victory,” for reasons including that the prime minister who replaced al-Sudani was Mustafa al-Kadhimi, whom the report described as the first non-Islamic ruler of Iraq since the fall of Saddam Hussein, and that al-Kadhimi had restored Iraqi relations with Sunni powers such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan, and even established excellent relations with Iran and encouraged the restoration of diplomatic relations between the Iranians and Saudis.
However, the American report warned that Tehran’s control over Baghdad is not completely secure, as Al-Sudani relies on the support of parties loyal to Tehran, but he continued to follow a large part of Al-Kazemi’s regional agenda to strengthen relations with Arab countries.
THE LOSING TEAM
The report considered that there are many issues that cause division among Iraqis, but there is one issue that unites many of them, which is that they do not want Iraq to turn into a battlefield for Iran’s conflicts with the United States and Israel, indicating that in light of the decline in the fortunes of the Tehran axis, these Iraqis do not want to be on the losing team in the region.
The report indicated that many Iraqis are now publicly demanding the dissolution of the Popular Mobilization Forces, which the report described as “the main tool of Iranian interference in Iraq,” noting that members of the Iraqi government say that with the defeat of ISIS, the presence of the Popular Mobilization Forces is no longer necessary.
In this context, the report mentioned the recent statements of the Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein that he hopes “we will be able to convince the leaders of these groups to lay down their weapons, and that two or three years ago, it was impossible to discuss this issue in our society.” It also mentioned the recent statements of Mr. Muqtada al-Sadr in which he pointed out the necessity of limiting the carrying of weapons to the state’s security forces only.
BAGHDAD AND WASHINGTON
However, the report found that what is most surprising is that figures from within the Coordination Framework, which includes parties loyal to Tehran, support this position, including MP Mohsen al-Mandalawi, the Kurdish Shiite billionaire, adding that “dissolving the armed militias or integrating them into the regular security forces would remove Iran’s main source of influence inside Iraq.”
The report considered that such a step may be calculated to avoid problems with Washington, as it is believed that the Donald Trump administration is considering imposing new sanctions on Iraq unless the Popular Mobilization Forces are disarmed, adding that the Iraqi government is looking to calm things down with Washington, as Al-Sudani and Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid sent congratulatory telegrams to the American president when he was elected.
The report quoted MP Ali Nema (from the Coordination Framework) as saying that he expected Iraqi-American relations to improve, and that the Coordination Framework, which is loyal to Iran, “is not worried about Trump.”
The report recalled Al-Sudani’s recent visit to Tehran, saying that “relations with Tehran are more controversial than ever,” as Al-Sudani received harsh criticism from Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who called for preserving and strengthening the Popular Mobilization Forces and expelling all American forces, and described the recent change of power in Syria as the work of “foreign governments.
IRAN AXIS
The American report then asked whether all this data is sufficient to indicate that Iraq is also leaving the Iranian axis, but it noted that Iraqi experts did not agree on an answer to this question.
The report also quoted Hamdi Malik, a researcher at the Washington Institute, as saying that Iran “still exercises significant influence in Iraq,” and that al-Sudani’s government initially sent “cautious but positive signals” to the new Syrian regime, but “the tone in Shiite circles in Iraq changed completely after Khamenei expressed a completely hostile view of developments there.”
After noting that Al-Sudani’s government relies heavily on the support of the Coordination Framework, the report quoted Malik as saying that “any attempt by Al-Sudani to limit Iran’s influence will be merely cosmetic attempts.”
The report said that Farhang Fereydoun Namdar, an Iraqi analyst from the University of Missouri, agreed with this assessment, as the Popular Mobilization Forces still have about 200,000 members and a budget of about $3 billion, indicating that this force is unlikely to go anywhere, despite calls for its dissolution. The report quoted Namdar as saying that “almost all factions of the Popular Mobilization Forces are loyal to Iran, and the Mobilization has managed to entrench itself in the economy and politics of Iraq … and is the backbone of the Sudanese government.”
STRATEGIC LOCATION
The American Atlantic report saw that Iraq’s position may be more complicated than just the image of a state subordinate to a neighboring regime, as Baghdad is distinguished by a unique position to achieve a balance between Iranian interests and the interests of the Sunni states in the region, and it is trying hard to build partnerships with its non-Iranian neighbors.
The report quoted Iraqi affairs expert Aaron Robert Walsh, who is based in Amman, as saying that he believes that Al-Sudani is “cautiously separating Iraq from the axis without completely severing relations with Tehran,” noting that Tehran and its Iraqi allies could spoil these efforts, for example by attacking projects in which the Gulf states have invested.
The report concluded by reminding that Iraq will hold elections in October, and that if enough Iraqis reject pro-Tehran parties at the ballot box, as most did in 2021, there will be an opportunity for al-Sudani, or whoever may succeed him, to form a government that makes an extra effort to assert Iraqi sovereignty.
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MP CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO COMPLETE BUDGET SCHEDULES AND SEND THEM TO PARLIAMENT
(So, it appears these budget tables, that all these intel gurus told you would cause the RV to happen last weekend, are still sitting in the council of ministers and not even made it to parliament yet. Go figure…. Yes, just another false guru target to get you all stirred up.)
Representative Faisal Al-Naili called on the government, today, Thursday, to expedite the completion of the budget tables and send them to the House of Representatives for approval, stressing the need to include all financial allocations in the 2025 budget to avoid any delay in its approval.
Al-Naili said in a statement to / Al-Maalouma / agency, that “the government has not sent the 2025 budget tables yet,” stressing that “there is no justification for this delay and disruption in sending the tables.”
He stressed that “the government is required to quickly take the necessary measures to ensure that the budget reaches Parliament as soon as possible, which contributes to accelerating the process of approving it in accordance with the approved legal and constitutional frameworks.”
He pointed to “the importance of completing all items of the 2025 budget and including all financial details to ensure the smooth flow of government work and prevent the disruption of development projects.”
It is noteworthy that the House of Representatives previously voted on the budget amendment law and sent it to the government with the aim of sending the budget tables.
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