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May 15, 2025 Mnt Goat News Brief
Guten Tag everyone:
I have some good news for you today. No lies or speculation, just the FACTS.
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Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
More news….
TRUMP: I WANT TO REACH AN AGREEMENT WITH IRAN
During his visit to Saudi Arabia, the US President claimed that he wanted to reach an agreement with Iran.
Mehr News Agency reported that US President Donald Trump said Tuesday evening during his visit to Saudi Arabia: “We cannot be enemies with anyone permanently. We are here to strengthen partnerships even if our differences are broad and deep, and this is our concern with Iran.”
He added: “We have clear and deep differences with Iran, but I do not believe in permanent hostilities, and I want to reach an agreement with Iran.” He said: The current offer to Iran will not last forever. Iran can be prosperous, but we will not allow them to possess a nuclear weapon. Trump reiterated his threats against Iran, saying: “If Iran refuses to reach an agreement, we will have no choice but to apply maximum pressure.”
STATUS OF THE RV
I want everyone to know that I have thought about having a “live” conference call however with my very busy schedule this simply is not possible right now. As we get closer to the reinstatement perhaps, I can juggle some time to do short update calls while we exchange or are about to exchange. This way you do not have to wait till the next Newsletter to get answers to your questions at that critical time. However this is up to each and every one of my readers as I cannot do all this without some appreciation for all my efforts of research and calls to Iraq.
Also, these up-front audio snip-its I include with the Newsletters are VERY, VERY important. You may want to listen carefully to them and then maybe even replay them. They are chock-full of information. Listen carefully!
There is some interesting news today and its mostly about what is currently happening in the middle east. This news is of the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum in Riyadh, President Trump’s visit to the middle east, the Arab Summit this weekend in Iraq, and the ongoing negotiations with Iran on the nuclear development issues. We need to stop and think about the importance of all of these events to our investment. Yes, each one of them will impact Iraq and many in a major way.
If you study what deals are being made in president Trumps visit to the Arab nation, we can see that there is a lot of money at stake. Thus, SECURITY is going to be huge to protect these investments of the U.S. Will these middle eastern nations finally wake up and help isolate Iran so we can have peace in the middle east and around the world, including in Iraq?
I know many of these so-called RV intel gurus have messed with your minds about how this RV is going to be implemented. Brainwashing is a hard thing to overcome. I can tell you that these banks stories are idiotic stories once again as well this every day / any day RV jibber jabber. Folks there is absolutely no justification to tell you such stories of any real significance in this time.
If you have been following my blog all along you should by now have a very solid knowledge of what is happening in Iraq and all the tremendous progress, they have achieved in just the last two and a half years. But this could only occur once they were fully relieved of Chapter VII sanctions. You must understand this to be able to see what the delay from 2013 Dr Shabibi days. I can’t tell you how in hell he got the approvals to move ahead to Jan 2013 reinstatement, but he did. When he was gone from the CBI the policy suddenly changed. The U.S. foreign policy towards Iraq also changed. Being relieved from the Chapter VII sanctions was not so much a triggering point for the RV, as many of these stupid intel gurus told you, but rather it allowed for other things to happen to begin down the road for Iraq to regain its “financial sovereignty”. These are things they could NOT do while under sanctions. Of course, another obstacle was also having a leader in place to orchestrate this ongoing effort and to work with the Central Bank. So, they now have an amazing prime minister Al-Sudani and we see results.
Perhaps the best word to describe the news for today is “climax”. Having the privilege of holding the Arab Summit in Iraq alone shows prestige and honors from the Arab community. This climax is in part from all the reforms necessary to satisfy their plan laid out in the White Paper implementing the Pillars of Financial Reform. All this investment money pouring into the U.S. and Iraq from the U.S. is nothing but amazing. Remember I always asked the question as to when will the U.S. finally step up and realize the investment potential in Iraq. Well…now it the time under President Trump.
So, now I will add that one huge obstacle is still Iran and this issue must be resolved. Remember that the U.S. has to sign off on the reinstatement of the IQD to finalize the process. Will they sign off if Iran is still a threat to the region? But what usually happens when something climaxes? At this point it shows that goals have been accomplished and its time to reap the benefits.
I can see that many of you couldn’t give a sh_t about what is happening in Iraq and just ask – when can I exchange my dinar? This is a fool’s notion and thinking. If you truly wanted to know the answer to your own question than follow what is happening in Iraq. You actually do have all the answers right in front of your nose in reading my blog.
Since you already heard that no one will know, or could know, the exact date or rate than what is the problem here? Why do you pursue the constant agony of watching and waiting for something every day and clicking on all these nonsensible internet sites? Is it because some intel guru already got into you head and brainwashed you into thinking there is some “secret” group is trying to RV every day and it gets stopped due to issues everyday? This is a falsehood and I have verified this with my CBI contact many times. There is no such events happening.
I have been told years ago and this still holds true today that when the CBI is ready to conduct the Project to Delete the Zeros in-country, we will not have to guess or spread rumors about it. It will come out in the news and as all Iraqi citizens must know about this event and will know. It will be common knowledge. There is no hiding it. For us investors this is our que to know that of what comes next, the reinstatement.
How many times must we hear this nonsense from all these intel gurus about lies of the lower denominations coming out? Folks this has been going for more than a decade now. Obviously, it is all lies. I don’t even want to downplay this talk as rumors anymore as they are downright lies, as these intel gurus should know better after all these years. Remember that lies are intentional. You can try to wiggle your way out of them by adding you are just speculating but it simply won’t work any longer. Since when is freely knowing you are “lying” called “speculating”?
So today I am not going to list many articles here of importance. I offer the Articles Section to you to go read them. I tried to mark the important parts in the articles for you so you can skim over them and get the flavor of what they are talking about. It is all very good news. I will however cover one article that I feel needs some commentary as this goes along with the trend of the increasing dinar. It is titled “SWIFT AND THE US FEDERAL RESERVE PUT IRAQ AT THE MERCY OF THE GLOBAL ECONOMY”.
Please read the article section first and I will discuss next:
“Economic expert Hassan Al-Sheikh warned on Tuesday that Iraq has become more vulnerable to global economic shocks due to its increasing connection to the international financial system, especially after joining the global SWIFT system and its direct dealings with the US Federal Reserve.”
–à(Mnt Goat: WOW! I could not have said it any better! Although this may seem like a negative statement this is actually an all-telling concept in just where Iraq now stands in the global arena. If they are going to go international with their currency there will be vulnerability. They are no longer isolated and under the sanctioned post-war process so of course they are going to be more “vulnerable to global economic shocks”. 😊. I also believe this is setting the stage for the IQD for a future float, which comes only with the new basket of currency for a new peg.)
“Al-Sheikh told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “Iraq, over the past two years, has strongly entered the global economy by activating international bank transfers, subjecting banks to strict oversight, and opening channels with international banks, which has made it vulnerable to any external economic change, whether in oil prices or financial and monetary policies.”
–à(Mnt Goat: Again this statement this is actually an all-telling concept in just where Iraq now stands in the global arena. Like I have been saying all along that the last 2 years has been transformative for Iraq. They are no longer isolated and under the sanctioned post-war process so of course they are going to be more “vulnerable to global economic shocks”. 😊 This is also why they must develop their economy away from just oil revenues and diversify. They are now aggressively moving in this direction.)
He pointed out that Iraq, which before 2020 was almost isolated from the global financial system, is now severely restricted, which negatively impacts its general budget, which is already suffering from a worsening financial deficit.
–à(Mnt Goat: The author picked the year 2020 because is was the pandemic year and a drop in oil prices due to it. Also Iraq just completed the ISIS war and they had high costs for the war to deal with. But remember they also had their reserves which saved their economy. They now have twice the reserved of that time period.)
Al-Sheikh added that this connection not only threatens the stability of oil prices, but also makes any global economic or customs decision directly impact state finances, warning of the exacerbation of crises if steps are not taken to strengthen the independence of the Iraqi economy.
—à(Mnt Goat: The author is referring to diversifying the Iraqi economy to the point of having non-oil revenues match or exceed the oil revenues. Is this not the the plan they are now executing? Why does this author make it all sound so gloomy and doomy. Instead why not highlight all the progress? Is the glass half full or half empty. Either way it’s the same and so why not be positive. Positive thinking is what gets things accomplished)
“He pointed out that any breakthrough in the US-Iranian negotiations could open the door for Iraq to overcome some obstacles, especially those related to the sanctions imposed on the Central Bank. This could allow Baghdad to withdraw its funds freely, provide better access to dollars, and perhaps even restore the exchange rate to 120,000 dinars for $100.”
–à(Mnt Goat: by the way that’s a rate of 1200 dinars per dollar which is a far cry from the 1400 and very close to Dr Shabibi’s 1166…remember?. The author is not saying to much that we don’t already realize and know from talking to my contact in the CBI. I have already talked about Iran. The part I enjoy is the part about restoring the exchange rate, which we all know is coming from working with the correspondent banks and eliminating the corruption and stolen money from the past currency auctions.)
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We can clearly see that President Trump wants PEACE in the region and that Iran seems to stand in the way of that goal. Trump is not beating the war drums, believe me on this one. This is the last thing he wants. Even today Iran is planning for war if the talks fail in the negotiations. But I believe Iran would be barking up the wrong proverbial tree with this effort and this only shows once again why Iran must come onboard with PEACE. There is some warped thinking about the western culture. Maybe they will never agree but can they agree to disagree and institute some measures that still allow for PEACE.
You must also remember to pay attention to what is going on in your own country too. There are still many corrupt leaders in positions of power that must relinquish these roles to truly reform your county. I am talking mostly about the U.S., Canada, UK and Australia. This global ideology is wrong and must also be put down and dismantled. Those responsible for this must also be penalized and taken out of any position of future influence. We have already seen Karl Swabb of the World Economic Forum resign and so it has begun. I suspect the United Nations is also a target for cleanup. There are many more coming. We must be patient and watch and learn. We must also continue our prayers as God is with us and working to restore our countries. God has told his prophets that He will begin with the U.S. and then expand to the rest of the globe. We can see this has already begun.
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, MarkZ, Bruce 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
““ALL YOUR ENEMIES’ TREASONOUS ACTS WILL BE EXPOSED AND ARRESTS WILL BE MADE”
Prophecy can be found at the 9:47 mark. From May 5th.
We must be getting very close to this event since already at the ICE facility many of the democrat congress representatives may be arrested for harassment of the ICE employees along with the mayor. In the news house minority leader Jeffries has come out and said “arrest would be a red line” so already they are showing signs that arrest are coming and they are scared, very scared. Folks there is nothing they can do since they do not have control over DHS. Remember they lost the election.
First watch video of Jefferies scramble and worm his way out, then listen to Julie Green in today’s explosive prophecy about it. Do you see it is just at the beginning stages. But this prophecy is nothing new and she has been relaying this message from God many times already to us, so we are very, very close to seeing all of these truths come out and arrests. Yes, we must have JUSTICE we must wait for God’s timing.
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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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ANOTHER SIGN THAT MASSIVE ARRESTS OF CORRUPT OFFICIALS IS NEAR.
Did you listen to the prophecy on this subject matter? Sound almost impossible but God does the impossible. This is a sign of the worry and a precursor of what they know is coming next.
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PANIC ENSUES IN DC – DEMOCRATS JUST VOTED TO REMOVE TOP LEADER
Yes, probably a very good thing removing him, however that not my point today. Why is this so wrong for our democracy? So, now who’s the party that violates the democratic principles of our government? This is going to come back and haunt them.
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US PREZ TRUMP RECEIVES CEREMONIAL WELCOME AT SAUDI ROYAL COURT DURING HIS 3-DAY MIDDLE EAST VISIT
Oh… folks this is all so important for us and the path to the RV. If only I could make many of you understand how this all works.
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TRUMP MEETS SYRIAN PRESIDENT IN HISTORIC SHIFT
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PRESIDENT TRUMP GREETS DINNER GUESTS IN DOHA, QATAR
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM TRUMP’S TRIP TO THE MIDDLE EAST
The prophets have told us that the Trump administration must be careful and not be lulled into trade deals too good to seem to be true. If he falls for them it will bounce back and hurt the US later. I do not know how far this should go. Will he speak at the upcoming Arab Summit?
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‘AN EPIC DAY FOR THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND THE WORLD, A WORLD ON FIRE,’ FIRST AMERICAN ELECTED POPE
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IS BRIGITTE MACRON REALLY A MAN?: ONE COINCIDENCE TOO MANY
This is the last Newsletter I will cover this story. Please go to Archives to watch it. But remember it won’t be in the Archives long either.
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:
IRAQ ON TRUMP’S AGENDA DURING HIS MIDDLE EAST TOUR
/ US President Donald Trump is embarking on a tour of the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. This visit is described as crucial given the profound changes taking place in the region .
The Saudi capital, Riyadh, is hosting the summit that will bring together Trump and the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries .
According to the White House, the visit’s agenda will focus on enhancing investment and security cooperation, in addition to discussing hot regional issues. Specific agreements are expected to be signed, establishing a new phase of strategic partnership between the United States and the Gulf states .
The changes include events in Gaza, Lebanon, and regime change in Syria, in addition to relations between Iran and the United States, and Israeli attacks .
Regarding the situation in Iraq, despite the entry of pro-Iranian factions into the conflict, US pressure has forced these factions to surrender their weapons to the state, with Tehran’s blessing, according to media reports .
Trump’s upcoming visit is an opportunity to redefine America’s role in the region and define Washington’s interests in light of a new reality characterized by shifting alliances and balances of power .
Amidst the Gaza conflict and the changing maps of Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq, Trump is visiting the region carrying a new vision for American engagement in the Middle East .
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THE MINISTER OF FINANCE AFFIRMS IRAQ’S KEENNESS TO STRENGTHEN ITS RELATIONS WITH THE WORLD BANK.
Finance Minister Taif Sami affirmed on Tuesday Iraq’s keenness to strengthen relations with the World Bank and benefit from its expertise.
The ministry said in a statement, seen by Al-Eqtisad News, that “Finance Minister Taif Sami received today the World Bank Representative to Iraq, Emmanuel Salinas Muñoz,” indicating that “during the meeting, areas of joint cooperation between the two sides were discussed, especially with regard to supporting economic programs and financing development projects.”
He continued, “The two parties discussed prospects for strengthening the partnership in vital sectors, including energy, education and health, and the importance of continuing coordination to implement financial and administrative reforms, in line with the priorities of the Iraqi government and its plans for sustainable development.
” The Minister of Finance stressed “Iraq’s keenness to strengthen its relations with the World Bank and benefit from its technical and financial expertise.”
The World Bank representative reiterated “the institution’s commitment to supporting the Iraqi government’s efforts in implementing reform programs and achieving economic stability.”
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BIN SALMAN SIGNS SECURITY, ECONOMIC, AND TECHNOLOGICAL MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH TRUMP
Signing of an economic partnership document between Riyadh and Washington.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump signed the Strategic Economic Partnership Document and memoranda of understanding on security, economic, and technological matters between the two countries on Tuesday.
Saudi media reported this, noting that several memoranda of understanding were signed between Saudi Arabia and the United States covering security, energy, space, health, technology, mining, medical research, and other areas. The financial value or content of the signed documents have not yet been disclosed.
Trump arrived earlier today at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh aboard Air Force One, escorted by Saudi F-15 fighter jets. The American guest was accompanied by a large delegation that included several government ministers and senior officials.
In addition, during a press conference yesterday, the US President described his visit today to Saudi Arabia, followed by the UAE and Qatar, as a historic visit.
The Saudi Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also welcomed the US President’s official visit during its last session.
He expressed his hope that the visit would contribute to strengthening and developing the bonds of cooperation and strategic partnership between the two friendly countries in various fields, in a way that achieves their common interests and vision, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
It is worth noting that this official tour is Trump’s first outside the United States during his second presidential term.
Eight years ago, Trump also chose Saudi Arabia as the destination for his first foreign trip as president, underscoring the importance of Saudi Arabia’s growing geopolitical role in the region, as well as the distinguished commercial and historical ties between the two countries.
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“ONE TRILLION DOLLARS”… BIN SALMAN PREPARES FOR THE SECOND PHASE OF AGREEMENTS WITH THE US
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced that the Kingdom is currently working on partnership opportunities worth $600 billion, including agreements exceeding $300 billion that were announced during the Saudi-US Investment Forum. He added that in the coming months, the Kingdom will work on the second phase to complete the remaining agreements, bringing them to $1 trillion.
During his speech at the forum, bin Salman explained that economic relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States span more than 92 years, beginning with the signing of an oil exploration concession agreement in 1933 with Standard Oil of California.
He added that the Kingdom is working today to deepen this strategic partnership and transition from an economy based on natural resources to a diversified economy based on knowledge and innovation.
He explained that this partnership includes multiple fields, such as military, security, economic, and technological, and contributes to localizing industry, developing local content, and supporting the gross domestic product.
He pointed out that the United States is a major destination for the Public Investment Fund, as it accounts for approximately 40% of its global investments, reflecting confidence in the American economy and its ability to innovate, especially in the fields of technology and artificial intelligence.
He continued, noting that the number of American companies operating and investing in the Kingdom has reached 1,300, representing nearly a quarter of the total foreign investment, including 200 companies that have established their regional headquarters in the Kingdom.
The Crown Prince emphasized that Vision 2030 has achieved most of its goals and contributed to diversifying the economy and empowering the private sector, as non-oil exports rose to $82 billion in 2024, more than 2.2 million citizens were employed, the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in history, and the presence of women in the labor market doubled.
Bin Salman stated that cooperation between the two countries is not limited to the economy, but also includes joint efforts to achieve security and peace in the region and the world.
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SWIFT AND THE US FEDERAL RESERVE PUT IRAQ AT THE MERCY OF THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
Economic expert Hassan Al-Sheikh warned on Tuesday that Iraq has become more vulnerable to global economic shocks due to its increasing connection to the international financial system, especially after joining the global SWIFT system and its direct dealings with the US Federal Reserve.
Al-Sheikh told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “Iraq, over the past two years, has strongly entered the global economy by activating international bank transfers, subjecting banks to strict oversight, and opening channels with international banks, which has made it vulnerable to any external economic change, whether in oil prices or financial and monetary policies.”
He pointed out that Iraq, which before 2020 was almost isolated from the global financial system, is now severely restricted, which negatively impacts its general budget, which is already suffering from a worsening financial deficit.
Al-Sheikh added that this connection not only threatens the stability of oil prices, but also makes any global economic or customs decision directly impact state finances, warning of the exacerbation of crises if steps are not taken to strengthen the independence of the Iraqi economy.
He pointed out that any breakthrough in the US-Iranian negotiations could open the door for Iraq to overcome some obstacles, especially those related to the sanctions imposed on the Central Bank. This could allow Baghdad to withdraw its funds freely, provide better access to dollars, and perhaps even restore the exchange rate to 120,000 dinars for $100.
He indicated that this would allow Iraq to import Iranian gas more smoothly, which would contribute to improving the performance of the electricity sector.
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Iran is preparing for a potential escalation with the United States
Iran is preparing for a potential escalation with the United States by positioning military assets on key islands in the Persian Gulf and signaling its intent to target US bases, commercial shipping, and regional allies.
Iranian Armed Forces General Staff (AFGS) Chief Major General Mohammad Bagheri inspected military positions in southern Iran on May 12 to prepare for a possible escalation against the United States and approved deployments of military assets to the Nazeat islands around the Strait of Hormuz. Bagheri ordered the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy, in coordination with local and tactical commanders, to implement a new operational plan around the Nazeat Islands to enhance missile and drone strike capabilities, fortify air defenses, and integrate advanced command and control infrastructure. Bagheri explicitly stated that Iran would retaliate against US military bases, disrupt international commercial shipping, and attack regional states hosting US forces “if the US military makes a mistake.”
The Nazeat islands—including Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, Abu Musa, and Siri Island—are key positions for controlling maritime access to the Persian Gulf. The IRGC has recently deployed naval mines, ballistic and anti-ship cruise missiles, and fast attack craft to these islands, though it is unclear if Bagheri ordered these specific deployments. AFGS-affiliated media published an article on May 13 showcasing IRGC Navy surveillance footage of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower from a Mohajer-6 drone and highlighted a new underground drone hangar in Hormozgan Province, likely to signal Iranian capability to surveil and strike US naval assets.
Iran previously responded to the US “maximum pressure” campaign in 2019 by attacking oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, seizing a foreign vessel, and harassing US and British naval ships. The deployments to Nazeat could enable similar activities again. These activities follow new implicit US threats, including a statement by US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff on May 9 that raised the possibility of renewed military action against Iran if ongoing US-Iran talks fail.
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PRESIDENT TRUMP CRITICIZES BAGHDAD IN RIYADH SPEECH
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – During a speech at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum in Riyadh, President Donald Trump referred to Baghdad—once regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the Arab world—as a “failing city,” drawing sharp reactions from Iraqis.
In his remarks, Trump praised the rapid modernization of Gulf capitals while criticizing past U.S. foreign policy efforts. He stated:
“The gleaming marvels of Riyadh and Abu Dhabi were not created by the so-called nation-builders… who spent trillions of dollars failing to develop Kabul and Baghdad… the birth of a modern Middle East has been brought about by the people of the region themselves.”
While the former president’s speech was aimed at promoting Gulf-led development and investment, local Iraqis found the comments disheartening. The U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, which Trump himself has previously criticized, led to widespread destruction, instability, and the loss of countless Iraqi lives.
For many, hearing a U.S. president—especially one speaking in the region and addressing allies—refer to Baghdad in such dismissive terms adds insult to injury.
The statement has reignited debates around the legacy of American involvement in Iraq and the enduring consequences of war. For many Iraqis, the remarks serve as a painful reminder of promises broken and a city still seeking to recover.
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Their words not mine…..No Rumors, No Hype, No Opinions ,,,,,
Just FACTS!
Disclaimer: All information in this newsletter is not intended for investment decisions / purposes. Mnt Goat is not a financial analyst, planner, banker, attorney or associated in any role with giving out professional investment advice.
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Mnt Goat
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