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March 25, 2025 Mnt Goat News Brief
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Matthew 6:4
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STATUS OF THE RV
I want to welcome everyone to Spring! This is one of my favorite times of the year, as we see a new growth and a fresh start. I was just sitting up on the mountain today as I hiked up to enjoy the warmer spring weather and listen to the sounds of gushing water flowing down from the melting snows above. It has been a long time since I perched on my favorite rock to view the valley below. I was thinking how spring this year will bring a rebirth in many ways to us all. Are you praying for your nation? Are you praying for the Glory of God for his prosperity and abundance He is about to bring us? Yes, it is coming, but on His terms not ours.
If we carefully pay attention to the changes taking place n our nations, we can see God is going to rid us of these global elites and their nasty ideology for the world. It was designed to enslave us more and more over time. Many will say – but look at all the nice things we have, nice homes, cars and still lots of food in the grocery stores. But these “nice things” are in spite of their attacks to suppress us. Many of these “nice things”, if they had their way will be dissolved and dismantled. Shortages and suffering is how they plan to control us. We already see it now, as try to push their agenda on us. They say the U.S. has had it too good for too long. Really? This is the swamp talking Marxist Communists ideology. I don’t even care anymore if we are the most wasteful society. At least we have plenty to waste, get it? Is the glass half empty or half full? Seems the communists want you too believe their empty glass thinking is the way to go.
The news today is all very good and still moving in the direction we need for the RV and reinstatement to happen. Today we get answers to yet more of what we asked when we first heard of this digital dinar effort. We also get more clarity on some terms the CBI has been using.
- Will cash paper dinar coincide with the digital dinar?
If we read the article titled “RAFIDAIN BANK DEPLOYS ATMS AT 5 STATIONS IN BAGHDAD”. Rafidain Bank announced last Friday, the deployment of ATMs at five stations in Baghdad. Why would they deploy yet more ATMs now. Don’t forget also the hundreds of ATMs deployed throughout Iraq in the past. Why would they do this if not still expecting to use cash at some level.
“Rafidain Bank announced the deployment of automated teller machines (ATMs) at a number of stations, allowing customers to conduct withdrawals and deposits easily and safely around the clock, and without any commission.” It was added, “This step comes as part of a strategy to expand the scope of digital banking services, contributing to the integration of more individuals into the banking system and enabling them to benefit from modern financial solutions without the need to visit traditional branches.”
But why not just use the digital wallets to conduct basic transfers and payments from their cell phones? So, now we see the ATMs would only be needed if there is still a need for cash.
In my last conversation with my CBI contact I was told that initially the digital dinar is to be implemented mainly for international transactions abroad to other Central Banks. The data center to manage it is now being designed and will be constructed very soon. So this is not years away. The need for it NOW is to kill the parallel market but most importantly to “introduce” the Iraqi dinar, if even a digital dinar, to the rest of the world.
They are going to push the digital dinar as the safest currency in the world. My contact told me to watch for these news articles to push this idea out to the rest of the world, beyond the middle east. Also don’t forget that Iraq plans to do major trading with the European Union (EU) and the EU is planning to roll out their digital EURO October 2025. So this is going to be interesting. Please get this excessive compulsive thoughts of an RV today or tomorrow. Instead just sit back and watch the drama. Yes, watch it all play out. This show is actually amazing to watch.
2. Will they still exchange out the three zero notes to the new lower denominations?
😊I firmly believe this project will still take place. When they tell us that the digital dinar will eliminate expenses of printing currency they are talking mainly about the large sums of paper dinars that would have to be transported outside of Iraq to pay their bills for imports. Remember the economy of Iraq is expanding and huge sums will be moved around to meet the needs of rebuilding Iraq and operating their economy. Customs and Tariffs along will rival the oil revenues. But they have to geta grip on these funds and have them paid to the Federal government general fund if this is to be successful. In an article today titled “PARLIAMENTARY WARNING OF THE REPERCUSSIONS OF DELAYING NON-OIL REVENUES ON THE IRAQI ECONOMY” we learn that the Parliamentary Economic Committee called on all ministries to expedite the payment of their non-oil revenues to the Ministry of Finance, while warning of the repercussions of continued delays on the national economy and the financial pressures that could affect the implementation of development plans. So, we see that this revenue is collected by the provinces but held up from the Federal Treasury. There is still work to be done to organize and funnel this money forward to be successful.
Remember also the CBI told us that our large three zero notes will remain in circulation but only used at the banks for “inter-banking” transactions between countries and banks. So this is what I believe this meant in the articles.
Next, I want to address another issue that seems to bubble up from many of these intel gurus out there on the internet. Its about the Oil and Gas Law. I have to tell everyone that this law is NOT all about oil revenue sharing to the citizens, as many believe. Instead it is a law to be put in place to govern how oil in general will be managed in Iraq. Remember it is now still 90% of the revenues. So, to finally suppress all this intel guru nonsense on this matter Iraq finally talks more about this revenue sharing in the article titled “DISTRIBUTING OIL REVENUES TO IRAQIS: “ECONOMIC COLLAPSE INEVITABLE WITHIN TWO YEARS“. This controversy is escalating in Iraq over lawsuits filed by citizens demanding their share of oil revenues. An expert has warned of the disastrous economic consequences of such demands at this time. Go read the rest of the article for yourself if you don’t believe me.
I want to remind everyone too of what I told you years ago on this subject matter. This revenue sharing can only happen once the economy is stable and these other sources of revenues rival the oil revenues. Iraq also will need its current revenues to rebuild still war torn parts of Iraq and work on these industrial cities and silk road projects. Will oil profit sharing happen? Yes, I believe it will happen someday but for someone gathering and learning about the RV I would not place my time of concentration on this event as a trigger for the RV. Yes, how silly is this. This article backs me up too. But it also shows this revenue sharing is real but just not now.
The CBI needs SECURITY and STABILITY:
😊Next, there is an article that helps us better understand what the term “Security” means when the CBI says that Iraq needs “Stability and Security” to conduct the project to delete the zeros. The article titled “WHAT DOES THE UNITED STATES MEAN BY REAL SECURITY REFORM IN IRAQ?”., WOW! Just in the title of the article alone says they are going to tell us and feel a need to tell us. The article defines security from the standpoint of the U.S. and after all we, as investors, are looking for the U.S. to sign off on the RV and to let it go, right? So, is this important to know?
This article says it all, just in case you are not clear on these terms. In the article it talks about the complex security situation in Iraq and how it is a natural consequence of any country facing occupation, as it becomes a hub and haven for various armed and extremist organizations with deviant ideologies, which in turn leads to a state of security instability. Although the United States views the presence of its forces in Iraq as part of its national security strategy, any security issue related to Iraq inevitably overlaps with this presence. So, can we all agree then on President’s Trumps policy to “secure” Iraq by getting rid of these extreme groups from inside Iraq, especially the leftover Iranian militia? Should we be monitoring this progress then as pivotal progress to see the RV event someday? We must not take these nuggets of information lightly. These articles all paint the picture on our intel pallet. The only question is are be listening and aware?
😊You might also want to take a peek at the articles titled “BAGHDAD IS OFFICIALLY OUTSIDE THE “AXIS OF RESISTANCE”…AND THE US WANTS “ZERO IRAN” IN IRAQ”, and also “SOURCES: QAANI WARNED IRAQI FACTIONS AGAINST “PROVOKING THE AMERICANS”. This information is alsoall about security for Iraq. Opps three articles on this subject matter. This must be important.
Let’s continue…..
😊In the articles titled “OUTCOMES OF THE SUDANESE MEETING ON REFORMING THE RAFIDAIN AND RASHID BANKS” and “HIS OFFICE: AL-SUDANI DIRECTED TO EXPEDITE THE REFORM PROCESS OF RAFIDAIN AND RASHID BANKS.”
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s media office stated that the latter “directed the preparation of plans to expedite the reform process of the Rafidain and Rashid banks in accordance with international standards. As we all know these are the two main state owned banks. They are most closely monitored by the Central Bank of Iraq.
If you can recall from the past, the audit group Ernst & Young, was hired to audit these banks and make recommendations for reforming them. So now we read that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Sunday to follow up on reform measures for the Rafidain and Rashid banks, with representatives from Ernst & Young in attendance.
The meeting reviewed the progress of the banking reform process adopted by the government to restructure and develop Rafidain and Rashid banks, and discussed revising their internal regulations to be in line with international standards and the objectives of banking reforms. The meeting also followed up on the procedures for establishing a new bank, Rafidain First Bank, which was approved during the Cabinet session held on January 13. Now there are going to be three main state owned banks. Why three? Folks, I want to take a minute to explain something to you. How many times must Iraq tell us that their economy is on the brink of a huge breakthrough. When all this money begins to flow, they will need more state-controlled banks to handle these transactions. I like the words “revising their internal regulations to be in line with international standards”. But we all know this was mostly already completed. Why are they telling us this again? Maybe there is some fine tuning to be done at these banks like training and anti-corruption measures being put in place?
Okay, so let’s get to the more juicy news of this period….
Like in the above referenced articles defining security, we now read articles defining “stability”. So, what does stability mean to Iraq? It appears it is a term used to describe the financial status of the national currency. We read in the article titled:
😊“SUDANESE ADVISOR: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE NATIONAL CURRENCY IS A STEP TOWARDS FINANCIAL SYSTEM STABILITY.”
The Prime Minister’s Advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, stated on Thursday that the digital transformation of the national currency is an important step towards enhancing the stability of the national financial system. Saleh stated that “the digital transformation of the national currency represents a stable and transparent payment instrument that contributes to improving the efficiency of the national economic system .”
😊“CENTRAL BANK: DIGITAL CURRENCY REDUCES CASH FLOW OUTSIDE BANKS”
On Thursday, March 20, 2025, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, described digital currency as “limiting the flow of cash outside banks.” He also spoke of a plan to establish a data center that would serve as a foundation for digital transformation. Alaq also repeated his prior statements in that the Iraqi government faces challenges in managing dinar liquidity, as it suffers from a chronic shortage of this currency, affecting its ability to meet its financial obligations to pay employee salaries, repay debts, and finance projects. Do you know what I think of this last statement? I say they have billions and billions of currency outside their country in the hands of us investors. Why not come to get ours and do it now? Oh… but we are not going to let go of ours until you first give us the revaluation we deserve as long-term investors in the dinar. They know it too and so why don’t they ever talk about our dinar?
😊“CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR: WE ARE WORKING TO ESTABLISH A DATA CENTER THAT WILL BE A SUCCESS FACTOR FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION”
The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, confirmed on Thursday that the digital currency the bank intends to launch will enhance transparency and limit the flow of cash out of banks. Remember this article is telling us the intend to limit the cash out of the banks not eliminate it altogether. Alaq also revealed plans to establish a data center that will serve as a successful foundation for this digital transformation.
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What can we as investors do right now?
- Pray and pray some more for the people of Iraq
- Be very patient….
- Do not sell your dinar….
- No more silly 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, Frank26 and “The Big Call” idiots.)
- Don’t over speculate and set unjustified expectations, be real and stick to the FACTS.
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.
NOTE: These prophecies just keep getting better and better, giving us HOPE of a bright future. But the real reason why I listen to them is that we can actually see what God says He will do taking place right in front of our noses. It is a confirmation to me that God is real and is still with us forever just as in biblical times.
From God to the PROPHET: Julie Greene
“The Dismantling of all the Big Banks Controlling This Nation“
Prophecy begins at the 14:15 mark. Second prophecy from March 16th
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Next, I just had to bring you Tuesday’s prophecy. I was so excited when I listened to it. I trust Julie since her words have been an inspiration to me as we go through this difficult journey. So, this next prophecy is a “doozie”, yes a “real” doozie! I actually heard about the fall of two Justices years ago and so now this one is coming forward again. It must be it’s time.
“The Deep State is Being Irradicated from This Nation “
Prophecy begins at the 23:08 mark. Prophecy from Saturday March 22nd.
A Great Shaking is Coming to the Supreme Court:
- U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts will be exposed, sit for his own trial and then removed from office. He will be sentenced for TREASON.
- Roberts is deeply connected to the sex trafficking world, padded his pockets in bribes by not allowing strong evidence of the 2020 election fraud to be exposed.
- Video, audio and email evidence will bring him down
- This will take place much sooner than you think
- There are other justices too that will be exposed and brought down
- Chuck Schumer you will not be a senator much longer
- Schumer will be convicted of TREASON
- Clintons will be exposed in a major way
- Democrats will have to hand over corrupt fellow Democrat and govt employees politicians for bargaining chips to save their own skin
Sorry I do not want to make this blog about bible school lessons however, in Julie Green’s prophecy today it is so obvious what God is doing. God’s hand is at work today as she states her prophetic word then reviews what is in Deuteronomy 7:20-24. From this biblical passage we can then begin to see what God is doing to clean out this nation(s) from the wicked and corrupt.
I quote from a bible passage of Deuteronomy:
“Moreover, the Lord your God will send the hornet among them until even the survivors who hide from you have perished. Do not be terrified by them, for the Lord your God, who is among you, is a great and awesome God. The Lord your God will drive out those nations before you, little by little. You will not be allowed to eliminate them all at once, or the wild animals will multiply around you. But the Lord your God will deliver them over to you, throwing them into great confusion until they are destroyed. He will give their kings into your hand, and you will wipe out their names from under heaven. No one will be able to stand up against you; you will destroy them.”
If you study the bible you can find out that Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses, who is believed to have delivered its teachings just before the Israelites entered the Promised Land. Composed around the end of the 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, this book takes the form of speeches delivered by Moses to the Israelites. When I researched all this my jaw dropped as God is telling us we are about to enter the land of “milk and honey”. You may ask what the hell is that? You ask only because you are ignorant of the biblical Exodus story and what God promised the Israelites when they left Egypt from their enslavement.
Of course, not literal milk and honey for us. This is metaphorically speaking. What Julie says God is telling us we are now entering the end phase of the cleanup, the end is near. Just as the Israelites wondered in the desert then finally came to their destiny, we too are coming to the end of this battle of ending the corruption in the U.S. and freeing us of taxation burden, debt and corrupt politics. We are now in the last stage of this clean up. We are about to see the prosperity and abundance (milk and honey) God has been telling us about now for over a decade is to come. God used this passage in the bible to convey more clearly to Julie and us what he meant.
Who will remain in the government when all this is done? We watch and wait to see.
What form will this prosperity and abundance come to us? We watch and wait to see.
The question many are now going to ask is when will the RV come out?
For the RV, I will only say to relax and let this drama of cleaning up the corruption all play out first in the US Government and Iraq. How many times must I tell you it is the Obama/Biden foreign policies towards Iraq and their taunting with Iran that has been the major cause of corruption in Iraq and this has caused the holdup of the reinstatement. Is Iraq ready? Of course, and they have been since 2013.
How many times have I told everyone that you can’t separate the politics from this RV saga? Many intel gurus want to ignore it and go on with their petty news of everyday / any day lies? But followers of my blog know the TRUTH, don’t we? We have many tools at our disposal. We have prophecy, the news of the U.S. cleanup and Iraqi news itself to back up what is forecasted for the near future. We don’t have to lie or pretend. All we have to do is connect the dots. Yes, I keep saying the near future, but many of you are not listening. Hey folks, this is not going to take years. The President Trump administration has only been in office now for a little over 3 months. Look at all the exposure so far. God says this so far is just the tip of the iceberg. Give it a break. Let it play out. God has told us, if you were listening to these Julie Green prophecies you should already know that early summer 2025 things will finally calm down. What does this mean to you?
Folks, we must stick to the TRUTH as we are done with all the FAKE news and democrat lies. TRUTH is our weapon too to fight them.
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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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WHAT COUNTRY HAS THE HIGHEST RESERVES OF HIGH-QUALITY LITHIUM IN THE WORLD?
The answer just may surprise you!
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TRUMP ADDRESSES CRYPTO SUMMIT AMID BITCOIN RESERVE STRATEGY
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WE MAY SEE SOME LAWMAKERS ‘IN HANDCUFFS’ DUE TO DOGE FINDINGS
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OH…WHAT MORE WASTE WILL DOGE FIND AT THE PENTAGON? STAY TUNED.
Already half a trillion found in waste that can be cut.
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PRESIDENT TRUMP SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER TO DISMANTLE THE DEPT. OF EDUCATION
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ARE WE TEACHING OUR KIDS TO LEARN OR JUST WARMING A SEAT IN THE CLASSROOM?
I am trying to get the TRUTH about why our President Trump is dismantling the Dept. of Education. You certainly are not going to get it from the democrats as they appose and lie about ANYTHING that the Trump administration is trying to do. Remember the democrats has four years to correct the system. Did they, do it? So, now you can learn what is ACTUALLY happening and why.
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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.”
It is LENT time for us Catholics. Praying the rosaries for me is my way to pray and has had a significant impact on my life and focus during this Easter season. I find it is good to remember the Stations of the Cross during lent and what our savior did for us. In know many of you may not be Catholics or even Christians but try to take a different approach this Easter. Try to see what all the fuss is about Christ. Put yourself in Christ shoes (or should I say sandals) as an ordinary person in today’s world. You can quickly see that the nature of man has not changed very much and if Christ were born today, many would probably try to crucify him. Have we not learned anything?
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CENTRAL BANK: DIGITAL CURRENCY REDUCES CASH FLOW OUTSIDE BANKS
On Thursday, March 20, 2025, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, described digital currency as “limiting the flow of cash outside banks.” He also spoke of a plan to establish a data center that would serve as a foundation for digital transformation.
The Iraqi government faces challenges in managing dinar liquidity, as it suffers from a chronic shortage of this currency, affecting its ability to meet its financial obligations to pay employee salaries, repay debts, and finance projects.
Al-Alaq said in a press statement followed by Al-Jabal, “Financial technologies are developing rapidly, in line with the requirements of the financial and banking sector in terms of speed, accuracy, and economic efficiency, in addition to transparency and oversight. The reality of the digital revolution is imposing itself on all sectors, including the financial and banking sector, which stands to benefit most from the major transformations taking place.”
He added, “Digital currency can serve many purposes, limiting the flow of cash outside banks and achieving a high degree of transparency, as funds can be tracked, whether in consumption, investment, savings, or even in legitimate and illegitimate businesses. It also provides important databases for analytical purposes, not just for the movement of paper money. In addition, digital currency offers economies of scale, including the ability to print and track currency.”
Al-Alaq explained, “We have begun taking steps in coordination with international organizations to review initial experiments in the digital currency file, which we do not wish to delay.” He noted, “There are existing experiments in some countries in the region, and we are also following up with the Arab Monetary Fund to develop appropriate steps in this direction, and what is required is infrastructure.”
He continued, “The Central Bank possesses advanced infrastructure. The new bank building houses a sophisticated data center, and we are working to establish a data center that will represent a successful foundation for digital transformation.”
The Central Bank of Iraq previously announced its move to issue a digital currency as an alternative to paper currency, a shift that could reshape the payments landscape and the national economy entirely.
This move comes in response to “increasing challenges in managing traditional cash,” amid a global trend toward financial digitization.
Al-Alaq said, “The financial and banking system will witness fundamental transformations, including the decline of paper currencies and their replacement by digital payments by central banks.” He explained that “the Central Bank is moving to create its own digital currency to gradually replace paper transactions, as is happening at some central banks around the world.
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SUDANESE ADVISOR: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE NATIONAL CURRENCY IS A STEP TOWARDS FINANCIAL SYSTEM STABILITY.
The Prime Minister’s Advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, stated on Thursday that the digital transformation of the national currency is an important step towards enhancing the stability of the national financial system.
In a statement to Al-Sa’a Network, Saleh stated that “the digital transformation of the national currency represents a stable and transparent payment instrument that contributes to improving the efficiency of the national economic system .”
He explained that “digital currency differs from paper currency only in terms of improved transaction speed and system quality, which reduces costs and provides greater control over payment flows .”
He added that “this transformation provides the Central Bank with a greater opportunity to implement its regulatory and supervisory policies, while ensuring high confidentiality in citizens’ financial transactions.” He noted that “the digital currency will become part of global payment systems while maintaining its exchange value as paper currency,” in addition to its “role in settling payments and transferring funds into foreign currencies in a transparent manner .”
He stressed that “this step will contribute to enhancing financial inclusion, especially for the most vulnerable segments of society, by facilitating their access to the banking system, and that digital transformation contributes to combating financial crimes such as money laundering .”
He explained that “Iraq will gradually enter the era of digital financial technology, in cooperation with the global financial and technical community,” noting that “this process requires two basic conditions: a high level of digital monetary culture among the public, and an advanced infrastructure, both electronically and legally .”
He pointed out that “the exchange rate system in Iraq, for more than six decades, has been based on pegging the Iraqi dinar to the US dollar,” stressing that “the transition to the digital dinar will not affect the value of transactions or financial transfers .”
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CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR: WE ARE WORKING TO ESTABLISH A DATA CENTER THAT WILL BE A SUCCESS FACTOR FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, confirmed on Thursday that the digital currency the bank intends to launch will enhance transparency and limit the flow of cash out of banks. He also revealed plans to establish a data center that will serve as a successful foundation for digital transformation.
Al-Alaq told the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “Financial technologies are developing rapidly, in line with the requirements of the financial and banking sector in terms of speed, accuracy, and economic efficiency, in addition to transparency and oversight. The reality of the digital revolution is imposing itself on all sectors, including the financial and banking sector, which stands to benefit most from the major transformations taking place.”
He added, “Digital currency can serve many purposes, limit the flow of cash outside banks, and achieve a high degree of transparency, as funds can be tracked, whether in the areas of consumption, investment, savings, or even in legitimate and illegitimate businesses. It also provides important databases for analysis purposes, not just for the movement of paper money, in addition to the economics that digital currency offers through printing and tracking currency.”
Al-Alaq confirmed that “we have begun taking steps in coordination with international organizations to review initial experiments in the digital currency file, which we do not wish to be late in,” explaining that “there are existing experiments in some countries in the region, and we are also following up with the Arab Monetary Fund to develop appropriate steps in this direction, and what is required is infrastructure.”
He continued, “The Central Bank possesses advanced infrastructure. The new bank building houses a sophisticated data center, and we are working to establish a data center that will represent a successful foundation for digital transformation.”
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RAFIDAIN BANK DEPLOYS ATMS AT 5 STATIONS IN BAGHDAD
Rafidain Bank announced today, Friday, the deployment of ATMs at five stations in Baghdad.
In a statement received by Al-Maalouma Agency, the bank stated that “as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance financial inclusion and facilitate access to banking services to various segments of society, Rafidain Bank announced the deployment of automated teller machines (ATMs) at a number of stations, allowing customers to conduct withdrawals and deposits easily and safely around the clock, and without any commission.”
He added, “This step comes as part of a strategy to expand the scope of digital banking services, contributing to the integration of more individuals into the banking system and enabling them to benefit from modern financial solutions without the need to visit traditional branches.”
The bank affirmed its commitment to “developing its banking infrastructure and deploying more ATMs in various areas, including malls and commercial centers, to ensure the provision of more efficient financial services and achieve the bank’s vision of promoting financial inclusion and offering innovative banking solutions that meet the needs of all citizens.”
He added, “This service can now be accessed through the devices available 24 hours a day at the following stations:
• Station No. 13 – Al-Bayaa
• Station No. 14 – Al-Amiriya / Popular Work Street
• Station No. 18 – Al-Saydiyah
• Station No. 19 – Al-Hussein neighborhood
• Station No. 20 – Al-Jihad neighborhood.
The bank affirmed its continued development of its digital services, enhancing access to financial solutions and supporting the transition to a more inclusive and innovative digital economy.
(So, here is the article we were waiting for. Why in hell would they deploy yet more ATMs if they were not going to have CASH paper currency along with the digital dinar? Why not just use the digital wallet to conduct banking transactions outside the banks? Why the necessity for ATMs? Just asking? Remember also they told us that the ATMs will play a “pivotal role” in the Project to Delete the Zeros.)
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SOURCES: QAANI WARNED IRAQI FACTIONS AGAINST “PROVOKING THE AMERICANS”
Houthis Close Headquarters in Central Baghdad Following Advice from the Coordination Framework
Reliable sources revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat the contents of an Iranian message to leaders of Shiite factions in Iraq, which included strict instructions to “not provoke the Americans and Israelis,” warning of attacks on Baghdad similar to those targeting the Houthi group in Yemen.
For weeks, Iraqi groups loyal to Tehran have shown a marked decline in their hostile activities under international pressure and US attacks on the Houthis.
The sources said that Esmail Qaani, commander of the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, delivered a message from the Iranian leadership during a recent visit to Iraq.
Qaani warned the faction leaders that “US military attacks against Houthi facilities could quickly backfire on Baghdad.”
Qaani called on Iraqi factions to “refrain from engaging in any military activity during this sensitive period,” and stressed the need to “take further measures to stop or reduce armed manifestations.”
The sources quoted a Shiite faction commander as saying that “Qaani conveyed strict instructions from the Iranian leadership urging Iraqi parties to avoid all forms of provocation against the Americans or Israelis.” He said that “a single spark could open a front in Iraq.” He added, “The leaders of the Iraqi factions were comforted by the message due to the intense pressure they have been facing for months.”
The sources reported that “Tehran’s assessment is that the Americans will not hesitate to carry out attacks against targets inside Iraq if the factions show a field response in support of the Houthis.”
Reports indicated that Qaani visited the capital, Baghdad, last week and met with politicians in the “Coordination Framework” and leaders of armed factions.
Qaani’s visits to Baghdad are often shrouded in secrecy, but his meetings focused on representatives of pro-Tehran groups and prominent leaders in the ruling coalition.
Reports claimed that Qaani renewed “Tehran’s commitment to support its allies in Baghdad if they come under pressure from the US.”
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HIS OFFICE: AL-SUDANI DIRECTED TO EXPEDITE THE REFORM PROCESS OF RAFIDAIN AND RASHID BANKS.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s media office stated that the latter “directed the preparation of plans to expedite the reform process of the Rafidain and Rashid banks in accordance with international standards.”
This came during a meeting devoted to following up on the reform measures of Rafidain and Rashid banks, attended by representatives of Ernst & Young. The meeting “witnessed a review of the work stages of the banking reform adopted by the government to restructure and develop Rafidain and Rashid banks, and discussed reconsidering their internal regulations in line with international standards and the objectives of banking reforms. It also discussed the issue of the two banks’ debts and their repayment mechanisms, and the measures taken to train their working cadres. In this regard, Al-Sudani directed the continuation of the reform process for the two banks, and for their managements to develop strategies that contribute to accelerating the reform process.”
The statement said, “The meeting followed up on the procedures for establishing a new bank, Rafidain First Bank, which was approved during the Cabinet session held on January 13th. The bank has a different vision, embracing modern technologies and international standards that will help implement the government’s financial and banking reform objectives, which will have a positive impact on the country’s economic trajectory and development.”
The statement indicated that “Ernst & Young submitted a report in which it reviewed the financial and technical offers for the project to establish the First Rafidain Bank.”
For some time now, US attention has been focused on the state-owned Rafidain Bank, with calls for sanctions against it, describing it as a “window for smuggling dollars to Iran.” However, politicians and academics view the matter with pessimism, particularly since any impact on the bank would create financial tensions within Iraq, given its status as one of the most important government banks.
Earlier, Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) MP Sipan Sherwani spoke about what he described as “serious oversight” of Iraqi financial institutions, noting that Rafidain Bank “has not been audited for nine years.”
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OUTCOMES OF THE SUDANESE MEETING ON REFORMING THE RAFIDAIN AND RASHID BANKS
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Sunday to follow up on reform measures for the Rafidain and Rashid banks, with representatives from Ernst & Young in attendance.
The meeting reviewed the progress of the banking reform process adopted by the government to restructure and develop Rafidain and Rashid banks, and discussed revising their internal regulations to be in line with international standards and the objectives of banking reforms. It also discussed the debts of the two banks and their repayment mechanisms, as well as the measures taken to train their staff. In this regard, the Prime Minister directed the continuation of the reform process for the two banks, and for their administrations to develop strategies that contribute to accelerating the reform process.
The meeting also followed up on the procedures for establishing a new bank, Rafidain First Bank, which was approved during the Cabinet session held on January 13. The bank’s vision is to adopt modern technologies and international standards that will help implement the government’s financial and banking reform objectives, which will have a positive impact on the country’s economic trajectory and development.
Ernst & Young submitted a report reviewing the financial and technical offers for the project to establish the First Rafidain Bank.
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WHAT DOES THE UNITED STATES MEAN BY REAL SECURITY REFORM IN IRAQ?
The complex security situation in Iraq is a natural consequence of any country facing occupation, as it becomes a hub and haven for various armed and extremist organizations with deviant ideologies, which in turn leads to a state of security instability. Although the United States views the presence of its forces in Iraq as part of its national security strategy, any security issue related to Iraq inevitably overlaps with this presence.
Iraq is witnessing a conflict between international and regional security visions. The United States is focused on achieving its own goals by addressing the Iraqi security situation, but it is not prioritizing the security of the Iraqi citizen himself, which exacerbates the country’s societal security problems.
Iran, on the other hand, views Iraqi security from a completely different perspective, seeking to end the American presence there and ensure its control in a way that serves its national security and bolsters its regional influence in Iraq and other countries such as Yemen and Lebanon. Iraq’s security services are in a fragile balance between the various forces that support them.
For example, the United States has provided significant support to the Counter-Terrorism Service, particularly in the areas of intelligence, training, and consulting, making it one of the most effective security institutions in the country.
In contrast, the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) have emerged as a major military and security entity, possessing extensive military and intelligence capabilities and demonstrating their effectiveness in combating armed groups.
The greatest challenge facing Iraqi security now is the US-Iranian conflict, whose features have been imprinted on Iraq’s security landscape.
The consequences of this conflict cannot be ignored or avoided in any form, especially now that every country sees itself as having priority in influencing the situation inside Iraq.
Regarding the regional landscape, the complexities of the situation in Syria and the efforts of some parties to overthrow Bashar al-Assad’s regime have contributed to deepening threats and increasing security concerns in the region in general, and in Iraq in particular. Regional political and security transformations carry international dimensions, with interests intertwined and sometimes conflicting, depending on the demands of “political interests.”
Today, Iraq is experiencing a security situation that oscillates between conflicting international and regional perspectives, with each country approaching Iraqi security according to its own vision. The United States has a predetermined vision of what Iraqi security should look like to serve its interests, while Iran seeks to secure its strategic influence and strengthen its ties with pro-Iranian factions within Iraq. But we, as Iraqis, aspire to achieve stable security that serves the interests of the people, independent of foreign agendas.
Our vision for security must be clear: Iraq’s security comes first and foremost.
We must cooperate with any party that serves this interest, provided this does not infringe upon our national sovereignty or prioritize the interests of one state over another.
Ultimately, we cannot accept America’s vision for Iraqi security if it is based on deep interference in the structure of our security services and directing them to serve its own interests. This is illogical and unacceptable.
Nevertheless, we urgently need the support of our international friends and partners, provided that this support is balanced and respects Iraq’s sovereignty, and does not place the interests of one party at the expense of another.
Accordingly, the security and strategic relations between Iraq and the United States will remain fraught with complexities and challenges, due to the sensitive reality in Iraq and the conflicting interests of major and regional powers.
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DISTRIBUTING OIL REVENUES TO IRAQIS: “ECONOMIC COLLAPSE INEVITABLE WITHIN TWO YEARS”
Controversy is escalating in Iraq over lawsuits filed by citizens demanding their share of oil revenues. An expert has warned of the disastrous economic consequences of such demands, asserting that direct distribution of oil revenues would lead to the collapse of the Iraqi economy within just one year.
Oil revenues for 2024 are estimated at $90 billion, while non-oil revenues are estimated at only $13 billion, barely enough to cover the government’s electricity, gas, and ration card purchases, expert Nabil al-Marsoumi told Shafaq News Agency.
He emphasized that demands to distribute oil revenues to citizens ignore economic realities. Allocating all oil revenues would deplete the central bank’s cash reserves, forcing the government to resort to deficit financing, or “printing money,” to pay employee and pensioner salaries and social security, which total $70 billion annually, in addition to operating and investment expenses, which total no less than $30 billion annually.
Al-Marsoumi added that this approach would lead to rampant inflation and a collapse in the exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar after its flotation, thus plunging the country into a stifling economic crisis within just one year.
However, if half of the oil revenues were distributed, the collapse would occur within two years, according to Al-Marsoumi, who concluded with a sarcastic question: “Isn’t this enough fooling around?”
This statement comes amid l awsuits filed by dozens of Iraqis before the courts of appeal, citing Article 111 of the constitution, which states that “oil and gas are the property of all the Iraqi people in all regions and governorates.”
Legal experts believe these lawsuits involve complex details, noting that national wealth is managed for the benefit of citizens through public services rather than direct cash distribution, a fact confirmed by previous economic experiences in other countries.
On the other hand, some citizens believe that these demands reflect a general dissatisfaction with the performance of successive Iraqi governments in managing wealth, and some have threatened to join these lawsuits if they achieve any positive results.
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BAGHDAD IS OFFICIALLY OUTSIDE THE “AXIS OF RESISTANCE”…AND THE US WANTS “ZERO IRAN” IN IRAQ.
(Can it get any clearer what the Trump policy is towards Iran?)
Abdul Mahdi arranges the deportation of the Houthis, and the factions remain silent.
Baghdad is working on “three lines” to avoid potential Israeli strikes, according to the Iraqi Foreign Ministry.
An Iraqi politician reveals the content of “non-negotiable” American messages sent to Baghdad, including cutting off funding to the Houthis.
Parliament is expected to begin preparations for the “dissolution of the factions” in a session on Monday, which will discuss the “restructuring of the Popular Mobilization Forces.” The “restructuring” includes a confirmation of a previous decision taken six years ago, stipulating the separation of “the Popular Mobilization Forces from any political entity,” making it a more clearly state-affiliated institution.
According to information obtained by Al-Mada, it is believed that the restructuring law “would not have been discussed were it not for the recent changes that took place in the region.”
The executive order issued in 2019, which would be the nucleus of the “restructuring of the Popular Mobilization Forces,” was rejected by several factions.
Over the past three weeks, Shiite political parties have insisted on prioritizing the “restructuring of the Popular Mobilization Forces” over the “Popular Mobilization Service and Retirement Law.” Two weeks ago, Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani decided to withdraw the “service and retirement” law from parliament, instead sending a restructuring law.
Parliament published the agenda for today’s session, Monday, after a work stoppage for more than a month. The agenda includes seven paragraphs, including the restructuring of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), or the so-called “Popular Mobilization Forces Authority Law.
” Suspicions circulate around the PMF regarding the presence of “alien” elements, according to former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. There are also doubts about the PMF’s salaries and the “number of members,” according to MP Adnan al-Zurfi.
According to information, the government is trying to “control the PMF and organize it institutionally.”
This information confirms that “this appears to be an attempt to block any accusations against this group (the PMF) that it is outside the law.”
This movement is linked to the negotiations announced by the government more than a month ago with “three or four factions” to disarm them. The results of these negotiations have not yet been announced.
Neutrality…
In contrast, Baghdad is seeking, through the “second track,” to prevent factions from interfering in the war that appears to have returned in Gaza, Yemen, and southern Lebanon. So far, no known Iraqi faction has announced intervention in response to the new Israeli or American attacks in the region.
Three unknown Iraqi armed groups have announced targeting American interests after “strikes on the Houthis,” but no incident has been recorded so far.
The appearance in Yemen of Adel Abdul Mahdi, the former prime minister known for his closeness to the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), is believed to be related to the “second track.”
Abdul Mahdi is believed to have arrived in Yemen on March 20, while the Houthis escalated attacks on Israel on the 18th and 20th of this month. Several reports have suggested “scenarios” for Abdul Mahdi’s presence with Houthi leaders:
one related to “coordination of the unity of the arenas,” a principle established by Iran in recent wars in the region; or the possibility that Abdul Mahdi was carrying a message from the United States to Yemen regarding the situation in the Red Sea.
Or that Baghdad is working to “expel the Houthis” from the country, which is the most widely circulated scenario domestically.
This development coincided with news of the “closure of a Houthi headquarters” in Baghdad, which had been revealed a year earlier. On March 20, Iraq’s Joint Operations Command denied reports that the Houthis were using a training camp in Iraq.
Reports indicated that the Houthis were using a training camp in the Khalis district of Diyala Governorate to receive training and support there.
Washington began a military escalation against the Houthis on March 15.
On June 13 of last year, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, the leader of the Ansar Allah group (also known as the Houthis), announced that they were working with the “Islamic Resistance in Iraq” to launch attacks against Israel from the Golan Heights.
That same year, local media reported that the Houthi group had opened a “representation” in Baghdad, days after the group’s representative in Iraq, Abu Idris al-Sharafi, who has resided in Iraq since 2016, visited Hashd sites.
“We are not an axis of resistance.”
On the third track, Baghdad is trying to convince the United States that it is not part of the “axis of resistance,” according to Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein.
In a television interview, Hussein stressed that “Iraq does not accept ‘unity of arenas,’ and its constitution prohibits waging war against anyone by unilateral decision.”
Hussein attacked Iraqi armed factions, saying that “what they have done for months has greatly harmed Iraq and has not benefited the Palestinian cause.”
Unusually, neither the factions nor political forces close to those groups have commented on Hussein’s recent statements. According to the minister, “there is an opportunity to reach an understanding with the armed factions to spare them and Iraq the risks that could result from a military strike by external parties, such as America or Israel.
” Hussein warned that “Iran could be the target of an Israeli attack if it fails to reach an agreement with the new US administration.” He said, “This means that disaster will befall Iraq and the region.”
Tehran has so far rejected US messages to engage in “negotiations” on the nuclear issue. Politician and former MP Mithal Alusi says that “the political forces in Iraq are unaware of the coming danger, and may be playing the roles drawn for them by Iran.”
Washington’s Messages
In an interview with Al-Mada, Al-Alusi criticized Baghdad’s negotiating role with the United States, revealing the “existence of mediators” close to the ruling parties, separate from the “Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
” Al-Alusi asserted that the “mediators,” who, according to the former MP, are advisors, received decisive messages from Washington, stating:
1 – Zero Dollar: No dollars are allowed to flow to Iran, regardless of the pretext, cover, or means.
2 – Zero Oil: No Iraqi oil is allowed to flow to Iran, and no Iranian oil is allowed to be exported in Iraq’s name or mixed with Iraqi oil and marketed in the Gulf or anywhere else.
3 – Iraq will never fund, deal with, train, or shelter Hezbollah, Hamas, or the Houthis.
Al-Alusi asserted that the United States informed the Iraqi government that “$3.4 billion” is being transferred annually to Iran via funds allocated to the Popular Mobilization Forces, and this must be stopped.
(Mnt Goat-Who’s funding the terrorists? My jaw dropped when I heard these figures. No confusion now about the corruption from Iran on Iraq.)
The former MP points out that the United States considers the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) to be affiliated with Iran, and that “Washington does not use the term ‘factions’.”
Al-Alusi questioned the Coordination Framework’s ability to maneuver and remain in the political equation until the next elections, stressing that “there is no room for maneuver with Trump as there was under the previous administration (Joe Biden).”
The former MP warned of a “great danger” threatening Iraq, as “Trump treats Iraq as a peripheral state implementing Iran’s will.”
(Mnt Goat-All I can say after reading this article is what I said way back in 2017. These Iranian militia left behind in Iraq after the ISIS was must leave Iraq along with their puppet Iranian politicians. This is what the US wants. Well…you can read for yourself the three main conditions Trump is imposing upon Iraq.)
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PARLIAMENTARY WARNING OF THE REPERCUSSIONS OF DELAYING NON-OIL REVENUES ON THE IRAQI ECONOMY.
The Parliamentary Economic Committee called on all ministries to expedite the payment of their non-oil revenues to the Ministry of Finance, while warning of the repercussions of continued delays on the national economy and the financial pressures that could affect the implementation of development plans.
Yasser Al-Hussaini, a member of the Economic Committee, said in an interview: “The Ministry of Finance is making exceptional efforts to ensure cash liquidity, but it faces challenges due to the delay of some ministries in transferring their non-oil revenues, which leads to confusion in government spending plans.” He pointed out that “these revenues constitute an important source for strengthening the general budget and reducing dependence on oil revenues, especially in light of global market fluctuations.”
Al-Hussaini added that “the resumption of government projects, whether investment or service, is directly linked to the availability of financial liquidity, which makes commitment to paying dues essential to ensure the continuity of work in various sectors.” He explained that “providing liquidity is not the responsibility of the Ministry of Finance alone, but rather an integrated process that requires the commitment of all government agencies to transfer their non-oil resources according to the specified deadlines.”
Al-Husseini pointed out that “cooperation between ministries on this issue contributes to reducing financial pressures and ensures the implementation of vital projects needed by citizens.”
He explained that “the government, through the Ministry of Finance, is working to take measures to facilitate the activation of non-oil revenues, including enhancing transparency in the management of public funds and monitoring non-compliant entities, with the aim of achieving the required financial balance.” He stressed that “the current phase requires everyone’s cooperation to ensure economic stability, especially with the challenges facing global markets and their impact on the local economy.”
Al-Husseini concluded his remarks by saying: “We call on all ministries and government institutions to commit to transferring financial dues according to the specified timetables, as this has a positive impact on the national economy and to ensure the continuity of services and projects that benefit citizens.”
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