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April 22, 2025 Mnt Goat News Brief
Guten Tag everyone:
I have some WONDERFUL news for you today. Not the RV yet, but we see this news is leading us to it.
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Since 2013, I have taken my own time from my gasthaus business to research and document findings about the revaluation and reinstatement of the Iraqi dinar. At this time more than ever I do not need to spend my time doing all this. My time is hard to find, as I have to hold down two formal jobs already due to COVID just to keep the business going. So, I do it out of charity and love with the understanding that all of us do NOT have the time to go do our own research. We are busy with our jobs, our daily lives and raising our children. As I am saying this take time and is like a third job.
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Deuteronomy 15:10
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More news….
IRAN MAKES AN “ATTRACTIVE” OFFER TO AMERICAN COMPANIES AFTER A SECOND ROUND OF U.S.-IRAN NUCLEAR TALKS
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced the possibility of American companies playing a role in Iran’s nuclear energy program, promising “tens of billions of dollars in potential contracts.”
Araghchi outlined the strategy in a speech he was scheduled to deliver at the Carnegie International Policy Conference. The Iranian foreign minister posted the planned speech on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday after his attendance at the conference was canceled.
“The trillion-dollar opportunity our economy offers could be open to American companies. This includes companies that can help us generate clean electricity from non-hydrocarbon sources,” Araghchi said, adding that Iran plans to build 19 nuclear reactors in addition to the one currently operating at the Bushehr nuclear plant, with the goal of “generating clean electricity from non-hydrocarbon sources.”
The Iranian foreign minister continued, saying, “The Iranian market alone is large enough to revitalize the faltering nuclear industry in the United States.”
“President Trump seems to be aware of the disastrous mistakes made by previous administrations, which cost American taxpayers trillions of dollars in our region, while achieving no gains for the United States,” the Iranian foreign minister said.
Both the United States and Iran expressed optimism after the second round of nuclear talks in Rome on Saturday. The first round was held in the Omani capital, Muscat, the previous week. Technical talks between the two countries are expected to begin on Wednesday.
STATUS OF THE RV
I hope everyone had a nice Easter day and will continue with a holy and blessed Easter season. Easter does not end on Resurrection Sunday, as many know. At 50 days long, the Easter Season occupies the longest liturgical season of the year in the Catholic faith, outside of Ordinary Time. It comes after the conclusion of Lent and the Sacred Paschal Triduum, where we commemorate Jesus’ Passion, death and resurrection.
So, while it certainly feels like Easter Sunday is the fittingly celebratory end of the solemn Lenten season—we gather for a feast with our families, and “hallelujah” returns to our lips—it is actually just the beginning of the Easter Season, which, just like Christmas, goes far beyond a single day of resurrection Sunday.
So, the second round of Iran/U.S. talks are completed. A third round is scheduled. We are hearing nothing but optimism in the talks. The U.S. may actually benefit from the Iranian economy and help them with their electricity generations issues. We await to see what else shakes out of these talks. Folks, this is very, very important for us because I believe this is a huge part of why they are holding back the final stages of the currency reform process. We have no control over it as we just have to let it play out and pray for the best results. Yes, tell God what you desire. So far, our prayers are working and if you don’t believe then you haven’t been paying attention to the all the news from Iraq and what is really happening in Iraq. Get your mind off the money, it will come. Instead think about learning the TRUTH and this ride will be much easier.
So, now it’s time to get down to business with the Iraqi dinar revaluation status once again. I wanted to summarize where we are now with this reinstatement. I have quite a few juicy articles about the economy and the dinar to share. One article in particular gives us some insight as to why we have not yet seen the announcement of Iraq’s full accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
😊The article is titled “AL-NUSAIRI CONFIRMS THAT THE CENTRAL BANK’S APPROACH TO BANKING REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTES TO ACCELERATING IRAQ’S ACCESSION TO THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION.” During his participation in the specialized workshop held by the Ministry of Trade to discuss Iraq’s accession to the World Trade Organization, Samir Al-Nusairi, Economic and Banking Advisor, emphasized the role of the banking sector in contributing to accelerating Iraq’s accession to the organization and the important role of the financial and banking sector in it.
He pointed to the measures achieved in 2023 and 2024 by the Central Bank in cooperation with the government, mainly regarding the regulation of foreign trade financing, the electronic platform, and direct work between banks and international correspondent banks, based on the approved reform and development methodology, official data, and monetary policy indicators for 2024 and the plan for 2025 and 2026, in cooperation with international consulting companies specialized in this field, and compliance with financial globalization and international standards adopted by WTO member states.
Yes, what is holding it up? Remember the WTO did already tell us Iraq has met all the requirements. They told us this over a year ago. Does Iraq need a globally traded currency for “full accession”?
😊Another article got my attention today too. It is titled “SPEAKER OF THE ARAB PARLIAMENT TO AL-SUDANI: BAGHDAD IN REALITY IS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FROM THE MISLEADING MEDIA IMAGE.” Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Yamahi on Sunday. The speaker emphasized that the reality of Baghdad differs sharply from the “misleading and negative images” portrayed by some media outlets. I have been telling everyone your perception of Iraq today may be stuck on one from thirty years ago. As investors we have to rise to the occasion and see reality. Iraq has changed so much in just the last couple years. If this progress continues all the prophecies about Iraq are going to come to fruition.
😊Here we go again with yet more terrific news from Iraq. This article is titled “GOVERNMENT ADVISOR: DEVELOPMENT INDICATORS PLACE IRAQ ON THE THRESHOLD OF A NEW ECONOMIC ERA” The Prime Minister’s Advisor for Financial Affairs, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, confirmed on Wednesday that development indicators place Iraq on the threshold of a new economic era, noting that the gross domestic product (GDP) is pushing Iraq toward sustainable development faster than expected. Folks, I firmly believe this sudden and drastic change is all due to your prayers. Yes, we must keep praying. Does this sound gloomy? Folks, it’s coming…..
😊 “WOW!” Yes, there is more! So, here it is in black and white if many of you doubted me before. The article title is “THE MOST PROMINENT OF WHICH ARE “THORIUM AND URANIUM”… IRAQ: OUR NATURAL RESOURCES ARE ESTIMATED AT (16) TRILLION DOLLARS.” The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, confirmed on Friday that Iraq ranks ninth globally among countries rich in natural resources, while pointing to a move to invest in strategic minerals whose revenues rival those of oil . “Iraq ranks ninth among the world’s ten richest countries in terms of natural resources, with its wealth in precious metals, minerals, and other resources estimated at least $16 trillion, according to preliminary global estimates .” He pointed out that “Iraq ranks first in the world in terms of the concentration of natural resources per square kilometer of its vast and diverse geography, particularly in the Mesopotamia Basin region, which is rich in underground resources .”
So what we have here is oil revenue, then they told us in the past that customs and tariffs could rival the oil revenue, if managed correctly, then today we learn about the natural resources and how it too could rival those of oil. So, what just happened in the news? Iraq just announced potential of three (3) times their oil revenues. Also for us investors they just told us they will soon be out of the “rentier” oil economy and more diversified no longer dependent on oil alone for survival. Is this not what we want? Is this not what they keep telling us must happen to move ahead to global status? Let me conclude “WOW!, WOW! WOW!”……….
There is yet one more topic I have to cover today. It is these ridiculous stories of four-letter agencies and bank memos about some pending RV. Folks this is all ridiculous lies masked with more lies to make you believe it. Anyone can come on a conference call and talk “jack-shit” and sound very convincing. But the bottom line is what is the result of it all. Really now, what has ever come to reality in getting the RV from these intel idiots. The really funny thing is there are followers of these idiots who swear by this nonsense and just can’t face reality. Again I want to present some idiot talk to entertain everyone today. Here is the nonsense. Enjoy a good laugh…. 😊 😊 😊
F.Y.I. and Laughter: Here is a statement made by one of the TNT puppet members. I quote- “TONY AND RAY ARE PRETTY GOOD IN MY OPINION OF DECIPHERING INTEL VERSUS BOLOGNA….. AND TONY MAKE SURE HE TELLS YOU ON EACH CALL WHICH HE BELIEVES IT IS. LUNCH MEAT? OR INTEL? LOL” I wanted to show you these kinds of ridiculous statements made by mindless, brainwashed idiots following this jerk. TNT Tony is not alone. There are many more like him. Do you know that for the last 10 years TNT has told his followers that the RV was going to happen every week or every weekend. Oh, he would say, you might wake up on Monday and see it on FOREX. Really? Then he forgot he already lied to everyone in the past that it was already trading on FOREX. Opps, caught in his own lie. I of course tried to clarify and got bashed on his call over and over again for trying to tell the TRUTH. So, tell me how is this “deciphering intel versus bologna”? Enough said. All you have to do is look at the lies over the past decade. If people can’t see through this idiot (and others like him) by now I can’t save you. All I can do is continue my journey to bring you the FACTS and TRUTH.
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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
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 Green
“The Vaccine Lies are Soon About to be Exposed”
Prophecy can be found at the 14:17 mark. From April 20th.
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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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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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SANTA KLAUS “SCHWABBIE” IS FINALLY GOING TO GET WHAT IS COMING TO HIM FOR ALL HIS CORRUPTION!
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ARE YOU SICK AND TIRED OF ALL THE LIES ABOUT THE TRUMP’S TARIFFS?
Do you want to know the TRUTH? Yes, there is a long-term plan. It is not chaotic.
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TRUMP’S 1988 PREDICTION ABOUT BIDEN AND OTHER THINGS CAME ABOUT
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HOW KLAUS SCHWAB USING THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM AS HIS STAGE, IS DAMAGING BRITAIN – by GODFREY BLOOM
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WHO REALLY RULES THE UK TODAY ANYWAY?
Seems we have been asking this question too in the US during the last 4 years? Could this be a global conspiracy….????
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IS BRIGITTE MACRON REALLY A MAN?: ONE COINCIDENCE TOO MANY
Please go watch a four part series sponsored by Candice Owens on what she found to answer this question. First of all why would anyone even ask this question.
You can visit the Mnt Goat Archives April 10th Newsletter here to continue watching the entire series of FACTS. Remember just because the deep state establishes a personality to use does not mean it is the background of the person in question. In other words, Brigitte’s past may be the past of someone else and just used to establish her/his credibility. The “official” records show Brigitte had a prior marriage and two children. No one is questioning these facts but they are actually talking about another person not Brigitte. You see, they take on the personality of someone else. They even photo shop pictures. They are good at this. However, they are getting caught now and the game is over. Just like in the U.S. with Clintons and Obamas they need to use the family structure to get into the hearts of the citizens to vote for them. Folks, it is all a lie and facade.
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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.”
You don’t have to be Catholic to pray….lol..lol.. As a Christian, 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 and throughout the year. 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?
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:
SPEAKER OF THE ARAB PARLIAMENT TO AL-SUDANI: BAGHDAD IN REALITY IS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FROM THE MISLEADING MEDIA IMAGE.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Yamahi on Sunday. The speaker emphasized that the reality of Baghdad differs sharply from the “misleading and negative images” portrayed by some media outlets.
Statement from the Prime Minister’s Media Office:
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received on Sunday the Speaker of the Arab Parliament, Mohammed Ahmed al-Yamahi, and his accompanying delegation, which includes representatives of various Arab parliaments participating in the Arab Parliamentary Meetings held in Baghdad from April 19-21.
His Excellency welcomed the Arab delegation and congratulated them on their meeting in the capital, Baghdad. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that its outcomes meet the challenges currently facing the Arab world, and explained that Arab parliaments are an expression of popular and popular positions that must play a significant role in resolving the issues facing the Arab world.
The Prime Minister affirmed his support for the Arab Parliament’s efforts, noting that the outcomes of the upcoming Arab Summit, to be held in Baghdad next month, will be of great importance to the Arab world, as it will be held amidst the major challenges facing Arabs and the region. He explained that Iraq is focusing on the content of the summit’s outcomes, which must rise to the level of the current phase.
Mr. Al-Sudani addressed the reconstruction and building movement taking place in Iraq, as well as the growth in foreign investment. The government has proposed cross-border projects, including the Strategic Development Road Project, which will enhance economic integration among the countries of the region.
For his part, Mr. Al-Yamahi expressed his gratitude to Iraq and praised its supportive stance on Arab issues, particularly the Palestinian cause and Gaza in particular. He also commended the recovery and stability Iraq is currently experiencing, stressing that the picture on the ground in Baghdad is completely different from the misleading and negative images presented by some media outlets, which contradict the reality of the country’s security and prosperity.
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THE CENTRAL BANK RENEWS ITS WARNING AGAINST TRADING IN WITHDRAWN BANKNOTES.
In recent years, this bank has observed the circulation of foreign banknotes from various countries, some of which are genuine and in circulation, others withdrawn from circulation, and some counterfeit. Such banknotes are used by unscrupulous outlaws to defraud citizens by luring them into exchanging them for Iraqi dinars at prices far exceeding their actual value. They claim that exchanging them offers them significant profits and rare investment opportunities.
Therefore, the Central Bank of Iraq calls upon the public and the specialized security and regulatory agencies to monitor these matters and refrain from handling these banknotes. They should focus on Iraqi banknotes and those handled by the Central Bank of Iraq and the banking system, to avoid falling prey to outlaws.
Central Bank of Iraq
Media Office
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THE MOST PROMINENT OF WHICH ARE “THORIUM AND URANIUM”… IRAQ: OUR NATURAL RESOURCES ARE ESTIMATED AT (16) TRILLION DOLLARS.
The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, confirmed on Friday that Iraq ranks ninth globally among countries rich in natural resources, while pointing to a move to invest in strategic minerals whose revenues rival those of oil .
According to the official agency, the Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, “Iraq ranks ninth among the world’s ten richest countries in terms of natural resources, with its wealth in precious metals, minerals, and other resources estimated at at least $16 trillion, according to preliminary global estimates .”
He pointed out that “Iraq ranks first in the world in terms of the concentration of natural resources per square kilometer of its vast and diverse geography, particularly in the Mesopotamia Basin region, which is rich in underground resources .”
He explained that “investing in strategic minerals such as thorium and uranium could generate returns comparable to those of oil, as thorium is a cleaner and more important alternative for energy generation compared to uranium.” He noted that “linking the value of the national currency to investment in these minerals depends on Iraq’s ability to enter value-added chains, which contributes to raising the gross domestic product .”
He added that “the discovery of large quantities of thorium and uranium in southern Iraq represents ‘strategic news’ that will have a significant impact on diversifying the national economy if exploited optimally, especially if linked to the investment policies associated with the Development Road Project .”
Saleh emphasized that “advancing the exploration and manufacturing processes for these two resources will pave the way for the development of non-oil resources, enhancing Iraq’s global geo-economic position. Furthermore, this development will chart the outlines of a new industrial map linked to the path of development, establish a sustainable future, attract major global mining companies with advanced technological capabilities, and provide quality job opportunities within the Iraqi market .”
He pointed out that “this boom in mineral investment will have a positive impact on fiscal and monetary policy, by enhancing monetary stability and increasing national income, which will contribute to improving citizens’ well-being .”
He continued, “The importance of thorium and uranium minerals in the global energy market, and the presence of major economic partners such as India, China, and the United States, make Iraq a pivotal player in the field of unconventional fuel resources and an influential center in facilitating international security and energy paths.”
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AL-NUSAIRI CONFIRMS THAT THE CENTRAL BANK’S APPROACH TO BANKING REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTES TO ACCELERATING IRAQ’S ACCESSION TO THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION.
During his participation in the specialized workshop held by the Ministry of Trade to discuss Iraq’s accession to the World Trade Organization, Samir Al-Nusairi, Economic and Banking Advisor, emphasized the role of the banking sector in contributing to accelerating Iraq’s accession to the organization and the important role of the financial and banking sector in it.
He pointed to the measures achieved in 2023 and 2024 by the Central Bank in cooperation with the government, mainly regarding the regulation of foreign trade financing, the electronic platform, and direct work between banks and international correspondent banks, based on the approved reform and development methodology, official data, and monetary policy indicators for 2024 and the plan for 2025 and 2026, in cooperation with international consulting companies specialized in this field, and compliance with financial globalization and international standards adopted by WTO member states.
Al-Nusairi explained the main points of the banking reform project launched by the Central Bank this month in the presence and participation of the Prime Minister.
He pointed out the customs war launched by the US administration and its effects in the medium and long term on the principles of unifying customs duties.
Customs duties of the member states of the organization, and what are the means of confrontation that will be adopted by the World Trade Organization and the CAT organization concerned with regulating customs duties at the international level.
The workshop was attended by members of the National Governmental Committee for Joining the Organization, in which Iraq currently holds observer status along with 21 other countries, out of 166 countries with full membership. Representatives of relevant ministries, the private sector, and unions were also present.
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PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC: IRAQ POSSESSES ENORMOUS WEALTH THAT MUST BE INVESTED IN SUPPORTING ITS ECONOMY IN THE BEST POSSIBLE WAY.
President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, stressed, on Sunday, that Iraq possesses enormous and diverse wealth that must be invested in supporting its economy in the best possible way.
A presidential statement said that “President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, received at the Baghdad Palace, Minister of Industry and Minerals, Khaled Battal Al-Najm.”
The President pointed out during the meeting that “Iraq possesses enormous and diverse wealth that must be invested in supporting the Iraqi economy in the best possible way.”
The President of the Republic stressed “the importance of this in developing local industry and strengthening the economic situation,” noting “the necessity of encouraging and supporting the private sector to contribute alongside the public sector in achieving sustainable development in the country.”
For his part, Minister Al-Najm reviewed “the work of the ministry and the projects currently being implemented, in addition to its plans to strengthen the industrial sector in Iraq,” expressing “his appreciation for the President’s interest and valuable directives.”
The statement explained that “the meeting discussed strategic plans aimed at encouraging the work of factories and plants to meet the needs of the local market.”
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AFTER A SECOND ROUND OF U.S.-IRAN NUCLEAR TALKS, WHAT’S NEXT?
The U.S. and Iran have agreed to meet again for nuclear talks. President Trump has not ruled out military strikes if talks fail.
Apr 19, 2025 06:05 PM
MILES PARKS, HOST:
The U.S. and Iran have concluded a second round of talks on Tehran’s nuclear program with an agreement to meet again in a week’s time. The two sides gathered today in Rome, and the talks are being mediated by Oman. President Trump says he wants to prevent Iran from ever having a nuclear weapon, and he’s indicated he’s willing to give these negotiations a bit of time. We’re joined now by NPR’s international affairs correspondent Jackie Northam to tell us a little bit more. Hey, Jackie.
JACKIE NORTHAM, BYLINE: Hi, Miles.
PARKS: So tell us what we know about the second round of negotiations here.
NORTHAM: Well, the meeting took place at Oman’s embassy in Rome, and this was the second time in as many weeks that they’ve met after, you know, years of having no direct talks between the two countries. The U.S. side was led by President Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, represented Iran, and he told Iranian TV after the four-hour meeting, the talks were good and held in a constructive manner. But Araghchi gave no specific details about what was discussed, and we haven’t heard from the U.S. side yet.
PARKS: It does seem to me that things seem to be going well just by the fact that they have agreed to meet again for a third round of talks next weekend. Can you talk us through what the endgame is here?
NORTHAM: Well, after their first meeting last week, U.S. envoy Witkoff said that Iran could enrich uranium to a low-grade level to produce energy. And then a couple days later, he turned around and said, Iran must stop and eliminate its nuclear enrichment. So it’s a little unclear what the U.S. is willing to accommodate. But, you know, Iran has been firm that it will not give up what it insists is its right to enrich uranium for civilian use.
Other than that, Iran may be looking for sanctions relief. You know, during his first term in office, Trump pulled out of the previous nuclear accord, which had been negotiated by President Obama. And he placed crippling sanctions on Iran, which has just hobbled its economy. So getting out from under that may be one thing that Iran is looking for in these talks and perhaps can help reach a compromise.
PARKS: But considering the weakened economy point and also some recent military setbacks, is Iran really in a position where they’re going to be willing to compromise?
NORTHAM: Oh, you’re right. You know, Iran is not in a position of strength right now. Since the start of the Gaza War 18 months ago, Israel has decimated Iran’s main proxies, Hezbollah and Hamas. And it took out key Iranian air defenses when the two countries traded missile and airstrikes last year for the first time ever. And the U.S. has been carrying out frequent strikes on the Houthis, which are also aligned with Iran.
You know, there’s also speculation that Israel may want to launch its own strike against Iran’s nuclear targets. And President Trump appeared to confirm a report in The New York Times that he’d held off such a strike that was proposed, according to the report, by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visited the White House recently. And I just want to say that NPR hasn’t been able to independently verify that reporting yet.
PARKS: Right, but it does signal some openness here to kind of letting these negotiations play out, seemingly. Can we…
NORTHAM: Right.
PARKS: What are we expecting next week as these kind of talks continue?
NORTHAM: Well, analysts I’ve spoken to expect Iran will try to drag out these talks for as long as possible without making any real concessions since they’re negotiating from a position of weakness and don’t want to give too much that would make them look even weaker than they are. But President Trump has made it clear, the clock is ticking. And we understand there’s a meeting on a technical level during this upcoming week, and that’s before Witkoff and Araghchi are due to meet in Oman next weekend. You know, that’s raised hopes that they might be able to get some traction on these talks and avoid the possibility of a conflict, but, you know, it’s a very complicated process.
PARKS: That’s NPR’s Jackie Northam. Thank you so much, Jackie.
NORTHAM: Thank you.
After a second round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, what’s next?
The U.S. and Iran have agreed to meet again for nuclear talks. President Trump has not ruled out military strikes if talks fail.
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THE CENTRAL BANK LAUNCHES THE VIRTUAL BANK PROJECT.
The Central Bank of Iraq announces its adoption of a project to launch a virtual bank in Iraqi universities. This is the first virtual bank to be established in an Iraqi university. The first phase will be held at Al-Muthanna University, which hosted a comprehensive exhibition held on the sidelines of the second scientific conference “Artificial Intelligence and Labor Market Requirements.” The conference was organized by the University’s College of Administration and Economics, in cooperation with Mansoura University of Egypt, the Central Bank of Iraq, the Muthanna Chamber of Commerce, and the Muthanna Chamber of Industry.
The exhibition included pavilions representing a group of banks and companies, as well as displays of fine art and heritage.
The virtual bank project aims to provide students and graduates with practical experience in banking, preparing them to develop human resources capable of meeting the needs of financial institutions. It also aims to provide students with practical experience by simulating the work of financial institutions and adopting international best practices. It also aims to encourage financial institutions operating in Iraq to access and expand financial services to all geographical regions of Iraq, with the aim of strengthening financial inclusion plans.
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AL-SUDANI’S ADVISOR: IRAQ’S FOREIGN EXCHANGE RESERVES ARE FINE.
The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, confirmed on Monday that Iraq’s foreign exchange reserves cover 100% of the national currency.
Saleh said, “Iraq’s foreign currency reserves still have the capacity to cover 100% of the national currency issued, and that commercial efficiency has been achieved.”
He added, “These reserves still cover the country’s imports for three months, and therefore foreign reserves are considered stable.” He pointed out that the development of the optimal external use of foreign currency is achieved through a careful balance between the role of these reserves in maintaining the foreign purchasing power of the dinar and the stability of the exchange rate, and the standard of reserve efficiency, which is one of the functions of monetary policy as an independent body in achieving its goals of monetary stability and economic development.
On March 31, 2025, the Central Bank of Iraq revealed that the central bank’s net foreign reserves for 2024 amounted to 130.81 trillion dinars, a 10.18% decrease compared to the same period in 2023, when they reached 145.64 trillion dinars. The Central Bank confirmed that the reason for the decline in foreign reserves is due to the rise in domestic public debt, which is intended to cover the real deficit in the state’s general budget.
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WILL THE GOVERNMENT RESORT TO MANDATORY DEPOSITS FOR CITIZENS? THESE OBSTACLES
The head of the Iraqi Economic Alliance, Adi Al-Alawi, warned of the major challenges facing monetary and fiscal policy in Iraq, emphasizing that financial reform requires real tools for transformation, most notably the independence of the central bank.
During his appearance on the “Free Talk” program on Al Furat satellite channel this evening, Al-Alawi pointed out that: “The most prominent problem lies in the lack of effective oversight of banks,” stressing that “the Central Bank is in one valley, and the banks are in another, as the latter do not adhere to official instructions and operate according to special policies, which has caused the banking system to lose real control over it.”
He added that “strict oversight represents the Central Bank’s best weapon in controlling banking activity,” calling for “a move toward a cashless economy despite a deep-rooted crisis of confidence among citizens in the banking system due to past experiences, including the seizure of funds in the 1990s and the subsequent bankruptcy or failure of some banks.”
Al-Alawi stressed that “citizens cannot be forced to deposit their money in banks, even within the legal framework, because that would have negative repercussions.” He
pointed out that “persuasion must be achieved through incentives,” revealing that “the number of shops and commercial companies registered with the Iraqi Chambers of Commerce is 1.2 million, while the number of unregistered ones is 2.8 million, bringing the total to approximately 4 million outlets.”
He explained that “the mentality governing the Iraqi economy remains socialist, despite the official transition to a market economy following the 2005 constitutional vote,” suggesting that “Iraq’s budget is close to $100 billion or more, and was supposed to generate $12 billion from non-oil revenues.”
Al-Alawi called for “a five-year tax freeze to regulate corporate operations and alleviate concerns about joining the financial system, which could bolster the state treasury by $17 billion currently missing due to dollar-selling mechanisms.”
In the same context, Al-Alawi revealed that “the Central Bank has agreed with two international companies, one specializing in bank mergers and the other in private sector restructuring, to submit a comprehensive study next July on the struggling banks.”
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DIGITAL CURRENCY AND THE DOLLAR
Despite the BRICS group’s failure to find a solution to replace the dollar with its own currency in the global payments and financial transfer system, with the aim of eliminating the dollar’s dominance as a weapon held over countries’ necks, the search for alternatives continues.
In February of this year, 2025, Trump renewed his stern warning to the G20 countries against any attempt to weaken the dollar, threatening to impose customs duties of up to 100 percent on goods imported into the United States.
Meanwhile, a new, different effort has emerged, called Project Amberg, which proposes digital currencies issued by central banks in certain countries in an attempt to eliminate the dominance of the dollar in 2021.
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The Amberg project was founded by the Bank for International Settlements, China, the UAE, Thailand, and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, issuing their own digital currencies to regulate transactions between them outside of the dollar. It is an easy, cheap, and cost-effective method for dollar-denominated transactions. Saudi Arabia joined the system in 2024, giving it momentum and credibility.
Thus, Amberg comes after BRICS to try to end the dollar’s dominance over the global payments and trade system. Will it face the same American resistance to thwart it?
The BRICS group has been unable to agree on a common currency to replace the dollar in the global payments and financial transfer system, due to technical and technological reasons related to the countries’ capabilities, in addition to US threats.
It’s worth noting that the use of the dollar as a double-edged sword to punish countries and deprive them of their use of the greenback, as happened with Russia, Iran, and Venezuela, threatens to destroy their economies, prompting countries around the world to seek alternatives. Today, countries are competing to acquire gold as a hedge against sanctions.
The Amberg system is being adopted by China, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. A successful operation was carried out by the UAE Central Bank, which transferred 50 million dirhams in digital currency to China, eliminating the need for the dollar in trade payments between the two countries.
Financial experts believe that the Amberg system, which reduces significant costs and time in exchange transactions, will be the biggest challenge to the dollar and limit its dominance over payment settlements.
Remarkably, Iraq announced earlier this year that its central bank intended to issue its own digital currency to keep pace with global trends in the field. The question here is whether Iraq will succeed in overcoming all the obstacles and challenges, especially given its continued commitment to international agreements and restrictions.
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GOVERNMENT ADVISOR: DEVELOPMENT INDICATORS PLACE IRAQ ON THE THRESHOLD OF A NEW ECONOMIC ERA
The Prime Minister’s Advisor for Financial Affairs, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, confirmed on Wednesday that development indicators place Iraq on the threshold of a new economic era, noting that the gross domestic product (GDP) is pushing Iraq toward sustainable development faster than expected.
Saleh told the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “Iraq’s position as the third economic power in West Asia among Arab countries in terms of GDP, after Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is an indicator that extends in two directions. The first is the accelerated ability to achieve significant progress in development, confirming the unprecedented speed and development of our country in imposing the significant economic and political stability that Iraq has achieved.”
He added, “The second relates to the GDP, and it also confirms, on the domestic level, that our country is an effective economic force in attracting investment opportunities in development areas. The great stability provided by the environment in recent years has helped support sustainable development at a faster pace than expected.” He continued: “The urban renaissance and the launch of infrastructure and service programs are among the most important activities in the government’s policy and economic program. Their success has not stopped, as they have proven to be successful in accelerating progress, so that our country can assume its geo-economic position as a promising path, indicated by high rates of economic growth.”
He pointed out that “the positive indicators we see in Iraq’s favor among the economies of West Asia have established a new economic era for Iraq, accumulating rapidly in development rates preceded by strong stability, which was a necessary condition for our country to occupy third place in GDP growth (as a sufficient condition) and with high cohesion.”
The Prime Minister’s Advisor indicated that “the foundation of this cohesion has remained the effective participatory and institutional role of the three branches of government: the legislative, executive, and legal. This has helped overcome the experience of difficult years to achieve the desired progress towards securing the future and building a future of prosperity, stability, and development. This has undoubtedly given the current government program the ability to achieve its positive goals of achieving widespread economic success.”
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CENTRAL BANK: WE ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING A MORE INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE DIGITAL FINANCIAL SYSTEM.
The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) emphasized on Wednesday the importance of the media’s role in supporting financial inclusion and spreading financial literacy, while also underscoring its commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable digital financial system.
In her speech at the Ninth Scientific Conference (Third International) of the College of Media at the University of Iraq, under the theme “Artificial Intelligence in Media: Prospects for Innovation and Challenges of Cultural Dialogue,” the bank’s Assistant Head of Financial Affairs, Adhraa Taha Mohammed, said, “This conference reflects the bank’s vision to promote financial inclusion, implement government directives toward the use of electronic payment methods, and the role of the media in spreading financial literacy.”
She added, “Financial inclusion has become a pillar of economic and social development. It doesn’t just mean individuals having access to banking services, but also empowering them to make smart financial decisions that contribute to improving their lives and supporting the stability of society as a whole.” She emphasized that “the media’s vital role is not limited to raising awareness, but extends to building a solid financial culture that enhances trust between citizens and financial institutions.”
She explained that “the government’s drive to promote the use of electronic payment methods has become an urgent necessity imposed by modern developments, which requires all parties, whether academics, journalists, or institutions, to work together to guide society.”
She emphasized that “media colleges play a pivotal role in preparing media professionals capable of delivering financial messages in innovative and credible ways, bringing economic concepts closer to all segments of society, especially marginalized groups or those previously excluded from the traditional financial system.”
She emphasized that “the Central Bank of Iraq is committed to actively participating in building a more inclusive and equitable digital financial system, and is opening doors to cooperation with universities, researchers, and all relevant parties to achieve this goal.
This can be achieved by: organizing workshops and seminars within universities to introduce students to the concepts and importance of electronic payments, providing technical and cognitive support for university research focused on digital transformation and digital finance, encouraging financial innovation among students by urging the financial sector to offer financial products and services tailored to the student segment, and offering accessible digital solutions. It also aims to involve students in awareness campaigns as active contributors to spreading a responsible financial culture in society.”
She concluded by saying, “This integration between the Central Bank and universities aims not only to increase the use of electronic payment tools, but also to create a financially and technically literate generation capable of leading the national economy toward greater progress and modernity.” She emphasized that “investing in financial awareness within universities is an investment in Iraq’s future and the best path to achieving true and sustainable digital financial inclusion.”
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