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March 13, 2025 Mnt Goat News Brief
Guten Tag everyone:
I have some news for you today.
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You have to realize that in Iraq it is an uphill battle to overcome the entities that do not want Iraq to progress and mover forward. We have witnessed this constantly now since we got into this investment. I have presented so much evidence to you to show you what is really going on behind the scenes in Iraq and now actually coming out in the open. Remember the prophets told us that everything will be exposed and so it is. But with exposer, justice is also coming.
I recommend $10 dollars a month or whatever you can afford. Do you realize I write eight (8) Newsletters every month. I have to investigate the news, pull out the FACTS, then pull off the articles from Iraqi news channels, translate them, talk to my contact in Iraq and then write and publish the Newsletter. Do you think perhaps a little gift might show some appreciation for all this hard work? Just asking…. Enough said….. The future of the Newsletter depends upon all of you.
Let’s all try to chip in!
Proverbs 11:24
“One gives freely, yet grows all the richer;
another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.”
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More news….
IRANIAN PRESIDENT TO TRUMP: I WILL NOT NEGOTIATE WITH YOU.. DO WHATEVER YOU WANT!
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he “will not negotiate with his US counterpart Donald Trump while he is issuing threats,” days after Trump said he had sent a letter to Iran’s highest authority urging Tehran to negotiate a nuclear deal. I will not negotiate with you under threat. Do whatever you want,” Pezeshkian was quoted as saying by state media on Tuesday, addressing Trump.
(It is clear and obvious that Pezenshkian is daring Trump to make war on Iran. He knows that Trump cannot afford to go to war this early in his presidency. Also Trump campaigned on anti-war and wants to end these useless wars., which is all wonderful. He says they are waste of our wealth of our nations and could be put to much better use, like taking better care of our citizens. He says prosperity does not come through war or terrorism. So, what will Trump do now? We wait and see.)
STATUS OF THE RV
“When Irish Eyes Are Smiling“…bla..bla..bla… Heck, you know the song…lol..lol.. As Joe Biden used to say… Thank God he is gone….
But we all should be smiling today and every day. We don’t have to wait until March 17th St Patrick’s Day to put that twinkle back in our eyes. If you are holding Iraqi dinar and you have enough, you are already a millionaire only you can’t go to the bank yet. Get it? Why so gloomy then? Folks the longer we wait the closer we get. Get it? The glass is not half empty! I keep telling everyone you can look at the world through rose colored glasses and pretend, or you can be a realist and still celebrate, but celebrate knowing the FACTS not some fake news. Its the FAKE news that causes stress and apprehension. Yes, the glass is always half full and the pot of gold is still sitting at the end of the rainbow. It has not moved. It is still there waiting for us. Just be patient.
I have tried to explain to you about the Obama/Biden foreign policy towards Iraq and how it effects the economy and how these policies are reflected in the currency reform process. I also tried to connect the pieces of what is going on in the U.S. and what the prophets tell us is going to happen. God is never wrong. Man and his wicked ways can try to stall the process but inevitably God will win. It may be an uphill battle for the Iraqi people, but God will win. He will free the Iraqi people.
😊One article really stands out this period of news is titled “MF DISCUSSES STRENGTHENING IRAQI DINAR“. Iraq’s delegation concluded its meetings with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Amman with participants including Minister of Finance Taif Sami and the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI). These discussions with the IMF focuse on Iraq’s economic performance and the IMF acknowledging the progress made. But I have to keep going back to 2012-2013. Why did the IMF sign off and give the CBI the green light to reinstate back then? Iraq didn’t have nearly as much economic growth, gold or reserves in the DFI fund? Since the many more oil wells have been drilled and almost 2/3 more oil is pumped and sold. Does this seem strange to you?
Yes, it is strange on how a foreign policy towards Iraq can change so much since 2012-2013. But what was really going on back then? Obama was already president and this period was under his first term of office. So why did the U.S. also sign off on this plan to reinstate the dinar back then?
We only have to put our THINKING CAPS on and THINK! THINK! THINK! So, what else took place in the fall of 2012 and continued through early 2013? What happened was the Obama and Bush administration politicians decided they were going to exchange and cash-in on this opportunity to get rich from the Iraqi war. So, Obama authorized the U.S. Treasury to fund these early exchanges even though the IQD was not yet on FOREX. Was thi this even legal?
Then the Obama administration did something that was even more sinister and horrific, as if this corruption was not bad enough. Obama and his Vice President Biden and Secretary of State decided to do a 180 degree turn on the foreign policy towards Iraq, which is what we are stuck with today. This change occurred right after these early, illegal exchanges occurred. Go figure! Talk about corruption.
So, today we can have all the GDP growth figures, economic indicators, bla, bla, bla we want all in favor of Iraqi’s vast progress, however it is still subjective as to when they decide to give them the green light again. Who makes this decision and what is the final criteria? Folks it is all subjective. It is all politics. When they simply cannot hold back the progress in the public eye any longer and the wealth is so massive, they will have no choice.
Define SUBJECTIVE: based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.
So, you see this is what I mean when I say there is really no set defined criteria. it is all subjective. Just look at the past history of the RV. Am I telling you the truth or lying to you? This is what my CBI contact has told me many times. Many of my blog followers still want to pursue the same old intel guru speculative thinking basing the RV on a single event has to happen and we will see it. It simply does not work that way. Yes, I am told that there are still many issues that must be resolved prior to the RV, but this does not mean it will occur once these events are resolved either, i.e. Oil and Gas Law.
On the other hand, the United Nations have also come out and spoke openly the the DFI funds in NYC should be released back to Iraq as soon as possible, since Chapter VII sanctions are released. What has this not yet happened?
I also want to point out that we read in the recent past that the IMF has stated that Iraq qualified for a global transformation of their currency and it should be reinstated. Why has this not yet happened?
😊Then in today’s news article titled “GOVERNMENT ADVISOR: WE HAVE A LARGE FINANCIAL SURPLUS ENOUGH FOR IRAQ TO COVER TWO YEARS OF IMPORTS” we read that Mohammed Al-Najjar, the Prime Minister’s Advisor for Investment Affairs, confirmed that the Central Bank has a large financial surplus sufficient for Iraq to cover two years of imports. This does not even cover the 162 tons of gold. Tell me what small developed economies like the country of Iraq, have this much financial security, like Iraq does?
😊Then if everything I have told you today is not amazing enough, lets look at what they told us in the article titled “THE BLACK FILE”… REVENUES PARALLEL TO OIL LOST OUTSIDE THE STATE TREASURY: 3 PROPOSED SOLUTIONS (DETAILS)“. Just yesterday Wednesday (March 12, 2025), the representative of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Bryar Rashid, raised decisive questions about what he described as the “black file” in Iraq, noting that non-oil revenues, which are equivalent in size to oil sales revenues, do not enter the state treasury in full. WOW! WOW! WOW! Didn’t I tell my readers that the non-oil revenues can rival the oil revenues, if only the GOI could control them? So here we read it from them now again.
Rashid confirmed, in a statement to “Baghdad Today”, that “all countries in the world depend on internal revenues such as taxes and service fees, which are used to finance salaries and expenses, but the situation in Iraq is different, as non-oil revenues reach the Ministry of Finance in very small amounts compared to their actual size.”
😊Then we also read news in the article titled “RAMADAN REVIVES THE IRAQI DINAR AND OFFICIAL EXPECTATIONS OF A CONTINUED DECLINE IN THE DOLLAR“. In this news we learn that the exchange rate of the US dollar in the parallel market in Iraq declined significantly during the first and second weeks of Ramadan, recording 1,480 dinars per dollar, or less than that, from 1,520 dinars before the beginning of the month. They told us that the decline was due to several factors, most notably the strict measures taken by the Central Bank of Iraq to control imports and electronic money transfers, in addition to the decline in economic activities of the Iraqi citizen during the month of Ramadan. I will add that my personal suggestion is that it was the cutting off of CASH dollars to Iraq from the U.S. that was the measure that was the straw that finally broke the camel’s bank in this effort. Let’s wait and see where this goes next coming weeks. Again, the CBI has told us they need this parallel market rate to equal of very close to the “official” rate of the dinar. It is slowly happening. I am hearing from the CBI they make finally conduct the Project to Delete the Zeros when this occurs, pending no other issues to prevent it.
So, the news this period was all good. I don’t expect any bad news. With the expectations of the silk road project, building these industrial cities and the port of Faw, how can Iraq lose? We must keep up with our prayers. Are you listening to the prophets? I believe it is essential to connect the spiritual side with what we see playing out in the U.S. politics and how this will affect our investment in the dinar. We really can’t separate the two. When this is all said and done, you will look back and realize just how right I was in taking his approach. God works in funny ways. Just when you think you have it all nailed down, you see an irony or a twist things just change on a dime.
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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
I wanted to refer two prophecies today to you. Both are amazing information from God.
“The Calm Before The Storm Is Almost Over”
Prophecy begins at the 20:16 mark. 2nd one from March 9th.
What does the title of today’s prophecy mean. I find it amazing how God talked to Julie just in a time when all of us dinar investors are getting discouraged. Where is our HOPE? Where is our PERSERVERENCE? So, what is this prophecy all about today? It’s about God encouraging us to go ahead and how our faith in Him will get us to the end.
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PROPHECIES FULFILLED: How do we engage the prophecies? Are they really a voice from God? So, as we listen and time passes, 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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CAN THE U.S. POWER THE ENTIRE COUNTRY WITH ONE HUGE SOLAR PANEL FARM?
Although Elon Mush may have an idea what would it take to make this happen? He suggests a 100 square mile solar farm. Does the effort and expense make it feasible even? What are the long effects of such a project? Let’s take a quick look at this today. It is easy to make such statements but what is reality?
First, this effort would take an enormous amount of batteries to set up. This solar energy must be stored somewhere. Musk even admits it. Are his companies going to be one to build such a solar farm? Is this why he even suggested it?
Second, what happens when the shelf-life (abut 20-25 years) is over and the panels need to be replaced? Then you start all over and what have you gained financially? Are they really financiall feasible to the common homeowner?
Third, is how to transmit this energy across the entire United States from this 100 square mile solar panel reserve.
Fourth, we could easily have this 1000 square mile of solar panels sucking in the sun’s energy by simply placing panels on our individual homes or setting up local “sun farms” feeding energy to the owner and then the excess back to the grid. It’s the cumulative effect of all our homes that could equal this large 1000 square mile solar farm that Musk suggest. We don’t need to have one huge 1000 square mile solar installation.
Fifth, if we incentive a program for the homeowner, much different than the current local solar programs of today geared mostly at these solar companies making huge profits off false claims of energy independence. Actually they are just transferring payment of an electric bill into a new bank loan. By the time the bank loan for the panels and installation fees is all paid up, the panels are obsolete and must need replacement. The cycle starts all over again. Who wins?
Only the solar panel companies win, as they get paid off from the banks each time and are out of the picture quickly when the installation is completed. The homeowner is then stuck with a bank lien on the property and a new twenty to twenty-five-year loan to pay off. I have to tell you also that for most homes they cannot hold enough panels to fully supply all their energy needs and thus most have to “borrow” or pay for more energy anyhow at an additional cost from the grid. What have you really gained? Many do not get the excess power to “sell back” the power companies as, these program claim will happen.
Sixth, be careful! Your home will not still have energy at a time of black outs since if you don’t pay for batteries the energy cannot be stored for these times, such as night or stormy cloudy days. What do you do? You may buy the batteries at about $8,000 each and so your loan amount only then increases putting you mostly doubling what your normal electric bill was before you began all this foolishness with the solar program. A simple home will need 2-3 of these batteries ($24,000 minimum) since refrigerators, well pumps, and some appliances gobble up the energy when first starting their motors. Don’t believe me? Just ask anyone who already when through the gambit.
So, feasibly versus practicality with solar are always at odds. My conclusion is that solar or windmill are not going to be the energy solution to get off fossil fuels. Don’t be tricked by these advertisements. Remember too that God, through His prophets, already promised us that there are going to be three (3) new sources of energy in the near future. They will be sustainable, efficient, cheap and clean. I believe this time is close at hand.
WILL ILHAN OMAR FINALLY GET REMOVED FROM CONGRESS
THE PROCESS TO ABOLISH THE FEDERAL RESERVE HAS ALREADY BEGUN
Rep. Thomas Massie introduces the “Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act”
SHOULD THE FEDERAL RESERVE BE ABOLISHED? FEATURING: Jane W. D’Arista
You might want to pick up a copy of Volume I and read it for more details.
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DOGE CLAIMS IT FOUND BILLIONS LINKED TO GOVERNMENT-ISSUED CREDIT CARDS
‘ROGUE AGENCY’: LAWMAKER SEEKS TO ELIMINATE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU
SOCIAL SECURITY INSOLVENT IN 5 YEARS… REALLY?
I am sure you heard this rhetoric before especially at the time to budgeting. This is the same old threat to scare citizens into pressuring congress for their pet projects. But there is a much different side to this story about SSA going insolvent. DOGE is getting to the bottom of this issue of insolvency. Is it real? What is really happening to the money that is supposed to be in the fund? Why are our social security benefits so low? Let’s take a look at this today.
That’s 71.8 billion in corruption in the SSA payments to ghost recipients and this is without a comprehensive search. In other words they have just scratched the surface. This is your retirement money that you are not getting each month. This is why your monthly SSA payment in many cases is so low. This is why the leftist keep harping that SSA is going to be insolvent in 5 years. Yes, they know they are stealing from the fund.
Do you get it yet? Are you seeing the mismanagement and corruption? Folks this is your money from your retirement they are stealing. Let’s expose it and clean it up. Those responsible should go to jail. Did Clinton, Obama or Biden care about cleaning this up? Did they even care at all about the government corruption and waste?
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WOW! The prophet Julie Green just told us yesterday and many times before that God has told us that this is just scratching the surface. Much more will be found. Are you watching her prophetic words each Newsletter. When you do you should also think about how this all effects what is going on the middle east and the RV with Iraq. Folks it all interconnected. Maybe you can’t see it all now but you will. I assure you its all coming.
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EU FIRES BACK AGAINST US TARIFFS
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Pray, Pray, Pray & Pray some more!
Please try to remember to pray each and every day. In Hebrews 11:6, it underscores this principle of why we pray: “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”
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. Jesus prayed too to the Father while he was alive. 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 and within this short period of time since so far what exposure has taken place. 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:
Pray the Daily Prayers To Save Our Country
Order the official prayer book, read or listen online, or print them out. Just click on the prayer book below.
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for God’s Help
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IMF DISCUSSES STRENGTHENING IRAQI DINAR
Iraq’s delegation concluded its meetings with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Amman (February 24-26), with participants including Minister of Finance Taif Sami and the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI).
Discussions focused on Iraq’s economic performance and sustainable growth prospects, with the IMF acknowledging the progress made.
Key discussions included:
- Non-oil GDP growth of 5% in 2024, driven by agriculture expansion and increased public spending, with 3.5% growth expected in 2025.
- Reduced dependence on oil revenues, improving economic diversification and stability.
- Review of actual 2024 expenditures and 2025 revenue forecasts, alongside strategies for deficit financing.
- Public debt strategy update, ensuring fiscal sustainability and investor confidence in government bonds.
- Financial sector reforms, with the IMF stressing the importance of banking modernization to attract foreign capital.
- Expanded collaboration with international correspondent banks to facilitate trade financing.
- Increased use of the Iraqi dinar in major transactions to strengthen the national currency.
The IMF reaffirmed its support for Iraq’s financial policy development, offering advisors and experts to assist the Ministry of Finance in public debt management and tax system improvements.
The meetings underscored Iraq’s commitment to fiscal reforms, promoting economic stability and investment-friendly policies, in line with its strategic partnership with the IMF.
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RAMADAN REVIVES THE IRAQI DINAR AND OFFICIAL EXPECTATIONS OF A CONTINUED DECLINE IN THE DOLLAR
The exchange rate of the US dollar in the parallel market in Iraq declined significantly during the first and second weeks of Ramadan, recording 1,480 dinars per dollar, or less than that, from 1,520 dinars before the beginning of the month.
The decline is due to several factors, most notably the strict measures taken by the Central Bank of Iraq to control imports and electronic money transfers, in addition to the decline in economic activities of the Iraqi citizen during the month of Ramadan.
“strict measures”
Government advisor Alaa Al-Fahd says the decline in the dollar price in the parallel market is due to the Central Bank’s implementation of strict measures aimed at controlling imports and electronic money transfers.
He added that this measure reflects the success of the Central Bank’s monetarypolicy, as Iraqi banks have begun to implement correspondence operations with international banks with which they have commercial relations. He added that diversifying the currency basket contributed significantly to easing pressure on the dollar, and that most imports of consumer and food goods are financed through the official platform of the Central Bank and at the official price, stressing that any trading outside this framework is considered unofficial dealing.
Al-Fahd praised the Central Bank’s announcement of implementing digital transactions and encouraging tourism, stressing that these steps contributed to easing pressure on the parallel market for exchange rates.
Al-Fahd expected the market to remain stable, especially with most of the needs of Ramadan and the Eid season being covered through the official platform and at the official price, noting that expectations indicate a continued decline in the dollar price in the coming period.
The exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar increased significantly in the last week before Ramadan, recording 1,520 dinars per dollar for sale and 1,510 dinars for purchase in the main stock exchanges, but in the first week of Ramadan, the exchange rate recorded a significant decrease, reaching 1,465 dinars per dollar for sale and 1,475 dinars per dollar for purchase in the main stock exchanges in Baghdad, Erbil and Basra.
In the second week of Ramadan, the exchange rate rose slightly, recording 1,485 dinars per dollar for sale and 1,480 dinars per dollar for purchase, with a variation up or down not exceeding two and a half dollars.
The exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar against the dollar is affected by several main factors, including:
-Daily sales volume in currency auction
-Central Bank procedures related to external transfers
-The need of traders to import goods, especially from countries subject to US sanctions, which increases the demand for the dollar in the parallel market.
-Smuggling the Iraqi dinar to other countries to benefit from price differences.
“Ramadan is a game changer”
For his part, economic expert Ahmed Al-Ansari believes that the decline in demand for the dollar during the month of Ramadan is mainly due to the decline in economic activities of the Iraqi citizen, which is evident in the decline in the movement of real estate, cars and basic services.
Al-Ansari explained that the weak purchasing power of citizens also contributed to reducing the volume of imports, which led to a reduction in demand for the dollar in the parallel market.
He added that the Central Bank’s measures aimed at reducing imports through the black market and encouraging traders and importers to import through approved banks and convert the dollar at the official price were an additional reason for this temporary decline.
Al-Ansari expected a strong recovery in the markets after Ramadan and by Eid al-Fitr, which could lead to a slight increase in the dollar price or a return to its previous level, stressing that the dollar price is greatly affected by the strength of supply and demand in the market, as it rises whenever demand for it increases in the parallel market.
He pointed out that the continuation of the facilities provided by the Central Bank, such as providing travelers’ dollars, will encourage citizens to deal at the official price and avoid exchange offices and banks that sell dollars at higher prices.
On February 7, 2023, the Council of Ministers approved the decision of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Iraq to amend the exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar, equivalent to 1,300 dinars per dollar, obligating banks to sell at a rate of 1,310 dinars per dollar and at a rate of 1,320 dinars per dollar for currency transfer operations when using electronic cards while traveling or online, with a ceiling of 3,000 dollars at the official rate granted to each traveler who presents a visa and a travel ticket with his official passport.
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IRAQ, WORLD BANK DISCUSS ENHANCING FINANCIAL COOPERATION
Finance Minister Taif Sami stressed the importance of the ongoing partnership with the World Bank, and Iraq’s aspiration to benefit from the technical and financial support provided by the bank in implementing strategic projects to stimulate economic growth and provide job opportunities, especially in areas including infrastructure and human development. This came during her reception of the World Bank Representative to Iraq, Jean-Christophe Carret, and his accompanying delegation.
The meeting discussed ways to enhance economic and financial cooperation between Iraq and the World Bank. It reviewed a number of key topics related to enhancing financial stability in Iraq, in addition to discussing development projects that the two parties seek to implement with the aim of achieving sustainable development.
For his part, the World Bank representative expressed the bank’s commitment to continue supporting Iraq in achieving its development goals, noting that the World Bank pays great attention to enhancing Iraq’s ability to face economic and development challenges, with a focus on sustainable development and achieving comprehensiveness in the benefits achieved.
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THE BLACK FILE”… REVENUES PARALLEL TO OIL LOST OUTSIDE THE STATE TREASURY: 3 PROPOSED SOLUTIONS (DETAILS)
Today, Wednesday (March 12, 2025), the representative of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Bryar Rashid, raised decisive questions about what he described as the “black file” in Iraq, noting that non-oil revenues, which are equivalent in size to oil sales revenues, do not enter the state treasury in full.
Rashid confirmed, in a statement to “Baghdad Today”, that “all countries in the world depend on internal revenues such as taxes and service fees, which are used to finance salaries and expenses, but the situation in Iraq is different, as non-oil revenues reach the Ministry of Finance in very small amounts compared to their actual size.”
He pointed out that “this file is one of the most prominent hotbeds of corruption in the country, as revenues are recorded at low numbers that do not reflect their actual reality,” calling for a review of the mechanism for collecting them and ensuring that they are delivered to the state treasury according to their actual numbers.
Rashid stressed that “continued reliance on oil as a primary source of income is no longer a sustainable option, especially with the increase in expenses and salaries,” noting that “large sectors, such as border crossings and government services, can generate huge revenues equivalent to oil revenues, if they are controlled and managed transparently.”
He concluded his speech by calling for serious government action to address this issue, which he described as “one of the biggest doors of corruption in the country,” stressing that “ignoring it will lead to continued financial waste and weakening of the national economy.”
Non-oil revenues in Iraq have always been a thorny issue that reflects the challenges of administrative and financial corruption in the country. Although Iraq has diverse sources of income, such as taxes, customs, government service fees, and tourism revenues, these resources are not clearly reflected in the state’s general budget, as they are recorded in modest numbers.
Experts believe that enhancing transparency, improving the collection system and combating corruption are the most prominent solutions proposed to reform this file. This may enable Iraq to finance a large part of its budget away from complete dependence on oil, which will achieve economic stability in the long term.
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THROUGH THE ECONOMIC PAPER, THE COORDINATION FRAMEWORK CALLS FOR AN END TO AMERICAN BLACKMAIL OF THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT
On Wednesday, Issam Shaker, a leader in the Coordination Framework, called for an end to Washington’s repeated blackmailing of the central government through the use of economic pressure.
Shaker told Al-Maalouma, “US policy relies on repeated blackmail of the central government through economic pressures aimed at obstructing the passage of laws or policies that directly serve the people’s interests.” He noted that “Washington’s attempt to pressure Baghdad to halt gas imports or limit its engagement with Arab and Islamic issues to serve the occupying entity’s agenda is completely unacceptable.”
He added, “This situation calls for a review of agreements with the United States, and efforts to achieve economic and financial independence that reduces the US Treasury’s exploitation of the dollar issue and prevents Baghdad from compromising its national positions.”
Shaker pointed out that “America has no right to impose restrictions on Baghdad regarding the countries from which it imports gas to operate its power plants,” emphasizing that “Iraq has an independent government that determines its priorities and national interests. Therefore, American pressures that serve private agendas without regard for the grave harm they inflict on the Iraqi people cannot be accepted.” Shaker asked, “How can we replace gas imported from Iran by other countries, given that Iraq is approaching the peak summer of 2025, when demand for electricity is increasing?”
It’s worth noting that “Washington is imposing economic pressure on Baghdad to halt gas imports from Iran, despite knowing that such a decision would severely impact power plant production by the summer of 2025.”
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AL-FATH: AMERICAN COMPANIES HAVE FAILED IN SEVEN VITAL SECTORS IN IRAQ
A leader in the Fatah Alliance, Uday Abdul Hadi, confirmed on Wednesday that American companies have failed in seven vital sectors in Iraq, most notably the electricity sector.
Abdul Hadi told Al-Maalouma, “American companies have enjoyed numerous exemptions to operate in most sectors within Iraq for many years, including seven vital sectors, including electricity. Despite the central government spending tens of billions to finance these companies’ projects, they have clearly failed and have not succeeded in delivering any vital projects for Iraq, especially in the field of electricity.”
He added, “All strategic projects in Iraq are being implemented by multinational companies, while American companies have not provided any real, reliable achievements.” He explained that “this failure reflects the lack of a genuine agenda that seeks to build and improve the reality of basic services.”
Abdul Hadi pointed out “the necessity of Iraq opening up to international companies to achieve its own interests, and not submitting to American pressure, which has not provided anything tangible for the national economy, but has contributed to delaying the development of many sectors, including electricity, through its pressures to prevent the entry of international companies, especially German companies.”
It is noteworthy that American companies have obtained a large number of contracts in several vital sectors within Iraq during the past years, but they have not provided any noteworthy achievements, and have been late in implementing many of the projects assigned to them.
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GOVERNMENT ADVISOR: WE HAVE A LARGE FINANCIAL SURPLUS ENOUGH FOR IRAQ TO COVER TWO YEARS OF IMPORTS
Mohammed Al-Najjar, the Prime Minister’s Advisor for Investment Affairs, confirmed that the Central Bank has a large financial surplus sufficient for Iraq to cover two years of imports.
Al-Najjar said in the program “Under Two Lines,” broadcast on Al-Iraqiya News, followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that “the US administration is dealing positively with Iraq, contrary to what is being circulated in the media,” noting that “there is a moderate discourse from the United States because the energy market cannot bear it.”
He added, “The Central Bank has a large financial surplus sufficient for Iraq to cover two years of imports,” stressing that “there are mechanisms that the Central Bank is working with the US Federal Reserve to structure.”
He pointed out that “the government is currently implementing the banking reforms agreed upon between Washington and Baghdad,” explaining that “everyone is trying to protect Iraq because it is not in their interest for Iraq to be exposed to any crisis.”
He continued, “The cost of reconstruction and bridges in the country does not exceed 12 trillion dinars.”
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