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August 28, 2025 Mnt Goat News Brief
Guten Tag everyone:
I have some news for you today. Let’s buckle down and enjoy all the news…. again.
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More news….
WITHIN 3 YEARS, THE CENTRAL BANK DOUBLED ITS GOLD HOLDINGS.
(Look who’s ragging again….showoffs…lol..lol..)
The structure of the Central Bank of Iraq’s assets witnessed a significant shift between 2022 and 2025, with the bank doubling its share of gold reserves.
Economic expert Munir Al-Obaidi explained in a post monitored by Dijlah News that “the distribution structure of the Central Bank of Iraq’s assets witnessed clear changes between 2022 and 2025, as the percentages of contribution of different categories to the total assets changed during this period.”
He pointed out that “securities maintained their position as the largest component of assets at 27% in 2025, but this percentage represents a significant decrease compared to 2022, when it was 37%.” That “gold reserves have witnessed a significant leap, as their contribution rose from 6% in 2022 to 12.6% in 2025, reflecting a trend towards strengthening solid assets within the Central Bank’s reserves,” adding that “similarly, the percentage of Central Bank deposits with other banks rose to 26% compared to 24.7% in 2022.”
More news….
CHAIRMAN OF THE SECURITIES COMMISSION: IRAQ IS STEADILY MOVING TOWARDS BUILDING A DEVELOPED ECONOMY.
Chairman of the Iraq Securities Commission, Faisal Al-Haimus, affirmed on Wednesday that Iraq is steadily moving towards building an advanced economy based on conscious leadership and strategic planning. He added, “Holding the forum at this time reflects a deep awareness of the economic and technological challenges and transformations,” stressing that “the future is not made by chance, but by will and planning, and that the visions and recommendations emerging from the forum will be an additional building block in the journey of an ambitious nation seeking to consolidate its regional and international standing.”
More news….
WITH ANY POTENTIAL STRIKE, TRUMP IS “NO LONGER RESPONSIBLE” FOR IRAQ AFTER HIS WITHDRAWAL TO KURDISTAN.
Maan Al-Jubouri in a pessimistic comment
Security expert Maan al-Jubouri warned Tuesday of the fragility of the region’s geopolitical landscape as the US military redeploys from Iraq and relocates to the Kurdistan Region. The Syrian border remains a threat, and ISIS is taking advantage of the chaos to adapt through thousands of foreign fighters and supporters in the region. The ultimate outcome, he said, will be for Washington to distance itself from any developments in Iraq, whether terrorism or a potential strike.
STATUS OF THE RV
These Newsletter these days are getting longer and longer. The news is just pouring out of Iraq and…. its all VERY GOOD news!
Again, I have to say there are conditions the U.S. is expecting for Iraq to complete prior to any reinstatement. Can something happen that overrides these conditions and allows Iraq to move ahead yet more quickly? Timing is a key component. In today’s Newsletter I outline one such condition on a bit of news we got that might just do that, but again how long will it take for it to take affect?
These conditions are also listed out in my Newsletter dated 8/12.
Here is a brief list of these items:
1.Ten Private banks must comply with international standards or else: The backwall date is Monday Aug 31st. Most of these banks have been given a waiver until the end of year with justified reasons. Efforts have to be ongoing. This again points to a possible Jan 2026 Reinstatement.
2.Expulsion of PMF from Iraq: The law proposed to incorporate these Iranian forces into Iraq as a separate permanent security force has been retracted, however the U.S. is still mandating they leave Iraq altogether.
3.Oil and Gas Law must be passed in Parliament to meet the 2005 Iraqi Constitutional Requirement. Significant progress is made in this area. We can expect to finally see an Oil and Gas Law presented to parliament for a vote soon.
4.The battle of the Parallel market vs Official Rate of the dollar CBI. There was a bump in the road as the dollar rose to over 1440. It is expected to decline in the coming period.
5.CBI must find ways to collect nearly 80% of the currency still outside the banking system.
Where do these issues stand today?
Let’s look first at the HCL. We know that the Oil and Gas Law (known as HCL) is mandated as part of a stable government and must be fully implemented into law according to the constitutional enactment. Currently there is ONLY a DRAFT HCl law and it has not yet reached parliament for a vote even. And so please don’t let all these idiotic intel gurus tell you otherwise. Believe me this is factual and you will understand this especially after today’s news.
😊In the article titled “THE KURDISTAN REGION DELEGATION’S MEETING IN BAGHDAD ENDS WITHOUT REACHING A FINAL AGREEMENT.” Last week we read that the Kurdistan and Baghdad government reps were to meet to try to finally settle all disputes. How many times have we heard this before, so we were skeptical this would get done. Well…. well…. guess what? We were right. A source in the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Finance announced that a delegation from the region met with the Iraqi Ministry of Finance to discuss that last items of contention for the Oil and Gas Law. This may seem weird by the item was about Kurdistan and the turning over 100% of the non-oil revenues collected to the Federal Govt (GOI) in Baghdad. Unfortunately, they did not reach a final agreement and will continue the meetings. Again, why should the GOI pay out the salaries, if the money collected from the non-oil revenues is kept by the Kurds? They can use this to pay the salaries. The new Iraqi constitution of 2005 clearly states that these non-oil revenues be paid to the Federal Govt. We need these salaries to be paid on a regular basis and not be used as a tool of manipulation for political reasons. You might ask what does non-oil revenues have to do with the Oil and Gas Law? It has everything to do with it as this next couple article ties it all together for us.
😊Here is yet another article on this topic titled “PARLIAMENTARY FINANCE TO NINA: A HIGH-LEVEL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE TO FOLLOW UP ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE KURDISTAN REGION.
“The Parliamentary Finance Committee reassured the parliamentary and political circles about the progress of implementing the agreement with the Kurdistan Region regarding oil revenues and the dues of the region’s employees in the general budget.”
😊Also this article titled “KURDISTAN REGION PRESIDENT: BAGHDAD IS OUR CAPITAL AND THE SALARY CRISIS WILL BE RESOLVED SOON. ”Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani confirmed on Monday that the Kurdistan Region’s salary crisis will be resolved soon. He added, “Baghdad is our capital, and I intend to visit it soon,” noting that “the Kurdistan Region is part of Iraq, and I will go to Baghdad at any time.” He continued, “We are engaged in intensive negotiations regarding oil exports,” noting that “there are discussions with oil companies, and all our efforts are aimed at resuming oil exports through the region’s oil pipeline.” In this article they just connected the Oil revenues to the salaries. We can also see that Kurdistan is now reinforcing the fact that they are part of the whole Iraq, just a part of it and Baghdad is the main government, as the constitution states. This is all very good to hear. We don’t need Kurdistan breaking off from Baghdad government. This would be a disaster for us investors not a blessing.
😊In this next article titled “GOVERNMENT SOURCE: BAGHDAD DEMANDS THE REGION SEND 100% OF NON-OIL REVENUES”. By this article we can also see that non-oil revenues are contentious too. In the Iraq News Network – “Bilateral talks concluded yesterday evening in Baghdad between a delegation representing the federal government, headed by Finance Minister Taif Sami, and a delegation from the Kurdistan Region to discuss the Kurdistan Region’s non-oil revenues.” A source confirmed that today’s meeting with Finance Minister Taif Sami did not reach a final agreement. The meetings will resume on Monday in an attempt to reach a new agreement on the contentious issues between the two parties. The source indicated that the dispute revolves around tax and fee revenues, with Baghdad demanding “100%,” but the Kurdistan Region does not agree to this in any way. However, they agreed to pay on only 50% of customs and border revenues.
I bring you these last four article on oil and non-oil revenues because if Iraq is ever to become the financial giant they are proposing to be, all this revenue must be collected and sent to the federal govt not spend independently by Kurdistan or other regions to which is it collected. Remember I told you that if Baghdad could ever get uniformity and manage these customs and tariff revenues as well as other non-oil revenues it could rival the oil revenues. So, now we witness the issues from making this happen and so can they resolve these issues? Folks can you see how the article are just an “ongoing saga” of these five issues the US wants resolved?
😊So, now let’s catchup on at any progress of the next issue about the expulsion of the Iranian militia from Iraq in the article titled “BAHAA AL-ARAJI: WASHINGTON WILL NOT WITHDRAW FROM IRAQ AND THREATENS PARLIAMENT.” I quote from the article “Former Deputy Prime Minister Bahaa al-Araji revealed on Sunday that the United States had sent threats to the parliament’s leadership to obstruct the vote on the law to expel foreign forces, (Namely Iranian militia) stressing that parliament “will not return to sessions” at this time due to these pressures. Al-Araji explained that “American forces will not withdraw from Iraq, and what is currently happening is merely a rationing of their numbers. He noted that some of the concerns of Sunni and Kurdish forces are legitimate,” referring to their concern about a potential security vacuum following any US troop withdrawal, adding that Sunni forces fear a US withdrawal” for security reasons.” Just to let you know. We DO NOT need a full withdrawal of all US troops in Iraq to get the reinstatement of the dinar. What Iraq needs is to be independent, sovereign nation and act like one. Having Iran via Iranian militia occupying Iraq does not prove their independence or sovereignty to the US. Remember the US has to signoff on the reinstatement not Iran.
In the news this period we also get one more update on yet another one of these five issues in the article titled “IRAQI MARKETS TEETER BETWEEN THE OFFICIAL AND PARALLEL CURRENCIES. A RELENTLESS STRUGGLE DRIVES UP THE EXCHANGE RATE.”
It appears that government measures and the Central Bank’s attempts to control the dollar exchange rate have not achieved complete success, as exchange rates continue to witness significant fluctuations in the markets, amid increasing pressures resulting from unofficially covered demand, smuggling operations, and the complications of recent customs decisions. The US dollar exchange rate rose in the markets of Baghdad and Erbil, to over 140,0, after successive declines witnessed in recent days, raising concerns among citizens and traders alike.
READ MY LIPS – the only sound way to stabilize the rate of the dinar against the dollar is to get off the sole peg of the dollar to the dinar. They know it and we know it. How can you expect to solve this issue when you are selling oil for dollars and still relying on massive payments for imports (mostly in dollars). SOLUTION: Get of the de facto peg to the dollar. Even an idiot can see the issue here. It’s time! Stop the demand for dollars! 😊
In this article they tell us three known reasons why this sudden surge in the black-market dollar. We can read about it in article. But I will add that ion these reasons given it seems that the CBI keeps treating the symptoms and now the cause of the decease plaguing getting these two currency markets aligned. They must tackle the root of the issue and just get off the sole peg of the dinar to the dollar. Stop selling oil in US dollar payments and start arresting this black marketeers street venders selling dollars. Afterall the black market is illegal and so start treating them like they are.
This is the news related to these outstanding issues. I will continue bringing news to you on these topics. Remember, however, that I told you I do not attest to following one or more issues to get the RV. There are also other issues too but these are the five the US has stated are most important. Once resolved what leg will the US Treasury have to stand on then? That is my point. Let’s see what happens.
As far as the reforms for the smaller banks (about 10) the deadline is coming near as they have until August 31 to comply with the banking reform policies of liquidity and inclusion. As far as collecting the outstanding 80% of the currency in stashes outside the banking system, I do not believe this can be resolved until they offer a rate greater than the dollar for the dinar to retrieve them. We know it and they know it too. This does not prevent the CBI from trying other measures while we wait for the US and other parties to give permission to reinstatement. Remember the CBI will keep moving along with the reforms. It is an ongoing process regardless.
On the subject of the PMF please read article titled ” Iraqi PM Reveals U.S. Warning Against Armed Groups if PMF Bill Proceeds” The Coordination Framework, which convened on August 22, ultimately decided to suspend the bill. Instead of pushing for new legislation, the government plans to issue guidelines aimed at addressing obstacles stemming from the 2016 law that originally formalized the PMF.
I quote from the article “Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has told members of the Coordination Framework that Washington warned Baghdad it would target 16 bases of armed groups in Baghdad and other provinces if parliament proceeds with the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) bill, Iraqi media reported.”
There are a few articles by silly economists trying to establish evidence that the CBI should “devalue” the dinar to make through this difficult time for Iraq. Is it really a difficult time? Or did the drop in oil prices surprise Iraq and its 2025 budget. The good news is they did not borrow funds to meet their bills. I do not believe the CBI will devalue the dinar. They have already told us there is plenty of money in the reserves and then some, if needed, to meet all obligations. I don’t see any crisis in Iraq do you? Devaluations are a LAST RESORT like they had to do in 2020. Again there is NO CRISIS in Iraq! 😊
Just recent news told us that nearly 500 billion US dollars stolen from Iraq may be recoverable from foreign entities. Can you imagine if they can recover these funds? Even a partial recovery would be massive. Listen to today’s audio on this subject matter. WOW! Let’s keep this on our radar to watch as it might be the catalyst Iraq needs to give them the global confidence to launch the reinstatement back to FOREX and repeg the dinar to a basket of currencies. This could also send the Development Road project into high gear. The amount of Iraq’s reserves could then reach more than half a trillion dollars. Imagine… WOW. 😊 This could completely back the dinar and then some. There are not many countries that have this kind of reserves and financial stability.
Remember too that in the recent prophecies God is telling us that this chaos we are witnessing is coming to an end soon. What does soon mean? I do not know but I can feel an end to it when the US indictments come out and they are coming out in the coming months.
One thing God does keep telling us is that – what was stolen from us will be returned 7 X.
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Their words not mine…..No Rumors, No Hype, No Opinions ,,,,,
Just the FACTS!
PRAYING WITH SINCERITY
Many may ask why their prayers are not being answered. Our new Shepard in Rome Pope Leo XIV has given us some direction.
You can purchase a nice pair of Rosary Beads here to pray:
These prophecies are more important now more 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 these past three election cycles, how can you deny that God is at work? Are you sleeping or what?
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, much more, I assure you! 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 June 2025 and so, isn’t it? June has been amazing too as promised. Was He lying to us? Here comes the indictments.
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 is 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 prophetic words seem to be getting more powerful which usually means we are coming to a climatic period and intensity as to when events begin to happen.
Prophetic Words from prophet: Julie Green
“MARTIAL LAW IS COMING”
You can start watching the video at the 11:48 mark. This prophecy is from Aug 18throphetic Words from prophet Julie Green:
“RUSSIA IS ABOUT TO RELEASE SOMETHING THAT WILL CRUSH THE ESTABLISHMENT (deep state)”
You can start watching the video at the 14:50 mark. This prophecy is also from Aug 18th
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HERE’S HOW TO MAKE YOUR ASSETS INVISIBLE FROM CREDITORS
NOW WE KNOW WHY FBI RAIDED BOLTON’S HOME
— This is Going to Blow Your Mind. Seems whenever they uncover some fraud or crime and then investigate it, they find more and more as it leads to other crimes and goes deeper. Here is yet another example of this.
TRUMP SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER TO CRACK DOWN ON FLAG BURNING
Buring your national flag is NOT free speech. It is simply dishonoring the country to which you live and enjoy all your freedoms and way of life. Simply put, if you don’t love your country, get out! There is a difference between physical actions and talking about something to make a point. There are other ways to protest against wrongs with the government and we should always feel free to organize a just movement. But burning the flag should NEVER be included as part of the protest.
THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION INTENDS TO VET THE FILES OF 55 MILLION FOREIGNERS IN THE UNITED STATES.
The Trump administration intends to scrutinize the legal visas of the 55 million foreign nationals residing in the United States to determine whether they have committed violations or pose a security threat. According to the Washington Post, this represents a significant expansion of current efforts to curb allegations of immigration violations, criminal activity, threats to public safety, or support for a terrorist organization.
THE SCIENCE THEY WON’T TELL YOU: CO2’S WARMING LIMIT
Do you know why they won’t tell you all the facts about climate change? It’s because most of the FACTS are “inconvenient truths” and will spoil their scare tactics and fear mongering related to their narrative. We have already witnessed the multiple bills passed in congress for the wasteful money spent on this narrative. Also remember that there is evidence that a lot of this money earmarked for “climate change” went into slush funds used for nefarious projects or simply just disappeared. Yes, just like USAID funds with good intentions it turns dirty.
CLAPPER IS ABOUT TO BE “CLAPPED” (IN IRONS).
Let’s see how he tries to lie his way out of this one…..
AS DIRTY AS THEY COME!
LEAVITT ADDRESSES ADAM shifty-SCHIFF WHISTLEBLOWER REVELATIONS
IRAQI MARKETS TEETER BETWEEN THE OFFICIAL AND PARALLEL CURRENCIES. A RELENTLESS STRUGGLE DRIVES UP THE EXCHANGE RATE.
(READ MY LIPS – the only sound way to stabilize the rate of the dinar against the dollar is to get of the sole peg of the dollar to the dinar. How can you expect to solve this issue when you are selling oil for dollars and still relying on massive payments for imports (mostly in dollars). SOLUTION: Get of the de facto peg to the dollar. Even an idiot can see the issue here. It’s time! )
It appears that government measures and the Central Bank’s attempts to control the dollar exchange rate have not achieved complete success, as exchange rates continue to witness significant fluctuations in the markets, amid increasing pressures resulting from unofficially covered demand, smuggling operations, and the complications of recent customs decisions.
The US dollar exchange rate rose in the markets of Baghdad and Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, after successive declines witnessed in recent days, raising concerns among citizens and traders alike.
The Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya stock exchanges in Baghdad recorded 141,600 dinars for $100, while the selling price in exchange shops in local markets recorded 142,500 dinars for $100, after the dollar recorded 139,000 dinars for $100 this month.
Experts believe that the continued fluctuation reflects the limited impact of government measures and the Central Bank, as unofficial market factors, such as demand related to trade with neighboring countries and smuggling through ports, continue to pressure the stability of the dinar.
These people point out that addressing the crisis requires broader solutions than just financial decisions, including reforming the customs system, strengthening control over border crossings, and revitalizing non-oil economic sectors to reduce excessive reliance on the dollar.
Expectations of Rise
In turn, economic expert Ahmed Abd Rabbo expects a further rise in the dollar exchange rate, noting that the previous decline was a result of the downturn witnessed in the markets, which created a state of anxiety in financial transactions.
Abd Rabbo told Al-Mada that “the talk about the suspension of some remittances and problems with online shopping led to a rush on the dollar in the parallel market, which will lead to a renewed rise in the price.”
He added that “stabilizing the dollar price requires practical plans and real market control, so that the Central Bank can understand the problems and seek effective solutions through the banking system,” stressing that “such steps will contribute to controlling prices and calming the market.” He pointed out that “seriously addressing the factors affecting supply and demand, in addition to monitoring parallel market movements, are key to achieving real stability in the dollar price.”
Traders point out that the gap between the official and parallel markets still exists, which opens the door to daily speculation and makes any temporary decline vulnerable to rapid dissipation. While citizens are optimistic about any decline in the exchange rate, concerns remain about a renewed rise, accompanied by a new wave of inflation that will put pressure on the livelihood of Iraqi families.
Three main factors
For his part, financial and banking expert Abdul Rahman Al-Shaikhly attributed the reasons for the fluctuations in the dollar exchange rate in Iraq to three main factors, stressing that these factors work together to increase pressure on the market:
1.Al-Shaikhly explained to Al-Mada that “the first reason is the scarcity of supply compared to the increasing demand, which creates a state of tension in the exchange market.” (Maybe if the need for the dollars decreased then there wouldn’t be tension to get more dollars in the market, thus demand would be very low. Solution- don’t mandate selling oil for dollars…)
2.He added, “The second reason is the insistence of many traders on importing their goods from neighboring banned countries, especially in light of the Central Bank’s occasional delay in providing dollars to importers through official outlets.
3.The third reason is the price difference between the official market and the parallel market, which has encouraged speculators to take advantage of this disparity, especially in light of the current increase in demand.” (Gee Whiz- no kidding! ☹ This parallel market is illegal and can’t be controlled by the CBI under certain times. This is the issue)
He stressed that “understanding these reasons and taking measures to control supply and demand, in addition to monitoring price differences between markets, represents an important step towards stabilizing the dollar price in Iraqi markets.”
The Iraqi public had been optimistic about the decline in the dollar price in recent weeks, hoping that this would be reflected in price stability and a decline in commodity costs. However, the ongoing volatility has dispelled these expectations, after the price rose again, affected by the increase in demand that is not officially covered and the slowness of government solutions, which has left the public facing renewed concerns about a new wave of looming inflation.
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Iraq has completed all the technical files required to join the World Trade Organization
Minister of Trade Athir Dawood Al-Ghariri announced that Iraq has completed the technical requirements for joining the World Trade Organization after two decades of challenges.
Al-Ghariri stated in a statement that “Iraq has completed all the technical files required to join the World Trade Organization, after a negotiating process that spanned more than twenty years, during which Iraq faced numerous challenges and delays.”
The minister explained that “this achievement was accomplished during the term of the current government, through intensive, qualitative efforts that surpassed what was accomplished in all previous stages combined,” stressing that “Iraq is now in an advanced position paving the way for fulfilling the requirements for full membership.”
Al-Ghariri explained that “the national team concerned with accession, in coordination with the relevant ministries and sectoral bodies, and in partnership with international institutions, completed the review and update of all technical files, which included: the foreign trade system memorandum, the legislative implementation plan, agricultural support tables, the import licensing file, customs valuation, in addition to the sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) and technical barriers to trade (TBT) files.”
He continued: “The team also prepared accurate answers to (175) questions and inquiries submitted by the member states of the organization, while the Iraqi customs system was updated to the latest version in line with international standards and enhancing Iraq’s readiness for the next stages.”
The minister confirmed that “the files will be officially submitted to the WTO Secretariat through diplomatic channels, in preparation for the next meeting of the working group.”
Al-Ghariri concluded by saying, “What has been achieved is the fruit of the government’s extensive support, continuous coordination with all ministries and national institutions, and the efforts of the Department of Foreign Economic Relations in leading this strategic path, with the goal of strengthening Iraq’s position in the global trading system, serving its national economy, and achieving sustainable development.
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EIGHT-TRUCK TIR CONVOY REACHES JORDAN VIA IRAQ
Turkish logistics company DMN Lojistik has successfully delivered a shipment of goods from Gaziantep, Türkiye, to Amman, Jordan, using Iraq as a transit route under the United Nations-backed TIR system.
According to a press release from the International Road Transport Union (IRU), the eight-truck convoy completed the journey in under five days, demonstrating the efficiency and security of Iraq’s newly opened TIR corridors.
It adds that since Iraq opened its borders for TIR transit earlier this year, transport operators have reported significant time and cost savings compared to maritime or multi-modal alternatives.
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AL-SUDANI: THERE ARE PARTIES SEEKING TO STIR UP CRISES BECAUSE THE ATMOSPHERE OF SUCCESS AND STABILITY PROVOKES THEM.
Prime Mnister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed on Saturday that there are parties provoked by success and stability and seeking to stir up crises and problems based on calculations far removed from religious, moral, or national standards .
Al-Sudani’s media office said in a statement received by Mail that the latter “received the executive management of the Supreme Council for Youth and the council’s coordinators in the governorates, on the occasion of the second anniversary of the council’s founding. He offered his condolences to those present and to the Islamic nation on the occasion of the anniversary of the death of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, may God bless him and his family and grant them peace, stressing that the Great Messenger is a role model for youth in honesty, integrity and work, asking God Almighty that everyone be among those who follow his path and approach .”
According to the statement, Al-Sudani congratulated “the second anniversary of the founding of the council, which represents one of the milestones he is personally proud of, due to his absolute belief that the country cannot rise after the rubble of four decades except through the youth, as they are one of our country’s most important resources.” He stressed that “the decision to form the council came to be an umbrella to coordinate the efforts made by ministries and institutions, as well as youth initiatives .”
He stressed the “necessity of focusing the efforts of all authorities and institutions on addressing the challenges facing Iraqi youth, who are distinguished by their intelligence, competence, potential, strength, zeal, and courage,” explaining that “the move toward investing in the energy of youth must be based on sound planning, far removed from emotions and fleeting events .”
He pointed out that, “Rebuilding trust requires a course of action with goals and priorities, according to an organized program. We will not pay attention to attempts to cast doubt on initiatives and proposals related to youth under the pretext of exploiting them for an electoral or political project, because the pillars of our entire project are youth .”
He added, “There are parties that are provoked by success and stability and seek to stir up crises and problems based on calculations far removed from legal, moral, or national standards .”
He explained that, “The largest percentage of Iraq’s population is young people, exceeding 60%, and we aspire to continue with this project and the initiatives it has presented, which have received a great response and interaction .”
He continued, “Our responsibility and work must be doubled, because the youth have placed their trust in this project and any defect will lead to its weakening,” pointing out that “the entrepreneurship project included (500) thousand young men and women who applied electronically, (91) thousand underwent training, (48) thousand passed the training, and (20) thousand transactions were completed to grant them project loans .”
He continued, “We are working to establish small projects in the near future to become medium-sized companies, which will then transform into large corporations.” He noted that “the Supreme Council for Youth’s beginnings are encouraging, and we are optimistic about achieving good results. There is proper work and follow-up on activities, and the government looks to the near future with optimism, and this is important for addressing the frustration of some young people.
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THE KURDISTAN REGION DELEGATION’S MEETING IN BAGHDAD ENDS WITHOUT REACHING A FINAL AGREEMENT.
Asource in the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Finance announced that a delegation from the region met today with the Iraqi Ministry of Finance to discuss non-oil revenues, “but they did not reach a final agreement and will continue the meetings tomorrow.”
An official in the Ministry of Finance and Economy of the Kurdistan Regional Government told Rudaw Media Network today (August 24, 2025) that a delegation from the Kurdistan Region arrived in Baghdad yesterday evening to “discuss the Kurdistan Region’s non-oil revenues, and today met with the Ministry of Finance and Finance Minister Taif Sami.”
According to the source, the meetings will continue tomorrow and “no final agreement was reached today.”
The dispute revolves around tax and fee revenues, the source added, noting that Baghdad is demanding “100%, but the Kurdistan Region is not agreeing to that in any way. However, they have agreed on 50% of customs and border revenues.”
The Kurdistan Region delegation consists of the Director General of Accounting at the Ministry of Finance, Kofan Tahsin, the Director General of Taxes, Kamal Tayeb, and a number of directors general of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Board of Financial Supervision.
Today’s meeting is a continuation of last week’s meetings. The Kurdistan Region delegation met with the Iraqi government’s ministerial committee on August 19, 2025, and the following day with the Minister of Finance, but they did not reach an agreement.
To date, salaries for salary recipients in the Kurdistan Region have not been distributed. According to the source, the official letter containing the latest Iraqi cabinet decision has reached the Minister of Finance, but she has not yet made a decision on disbursement. She is demanding that the conditions be met, namely the release of $120 billion in non-oil revenues and the resumption of oil exports.
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KURDISTAN REGION PRESIDENT: BAGHDAD IS OUR CAPITAL AND THE SALARY CRISIS WILL BE RESOLVED SOON.
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani confirmed on Monday that the Kurdistan Region’s salary crisis will be resolved soon.
Barzani told the official agency, “The Kurdistan Regional Government is working to resolve the crisis of the region’s employees’ salaries,” indicating that “this problem will be resolved soon.”
He added, “Baghdad is our capital, and I intend to visit it soon,” noting that “the Kurdistan Region is part of Iraq, and I will go to Baghdad at any time.”
He continued, “We are engaged in intensive negotiations regarding oil exports,” noting that “there are discussions with oil companies, and all our efforts are aimed at resuming oil exports through the region’s oil pipeline.”
Regarding the formation of the regional government, Barzani stated that “negotiations are ongoing between the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) regarding the formation of the regional government,” explaining that “there is no specific timeframe or date for this.”
Regarding the recent events in Sulaymaniyah, Barzani confirmed that “the Kurdistan Region issued a statement on the matter,” noting that “all matters are proceeding legally.”
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PARLIAMENTARY FINANCE TO NINA: A HIGH-LEVEL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE TO FOLLOW UP ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE KURDISTAN REGION.
The Parliamentary Finance Committee reassured the parliamentary and political circles about the progress of implementing the agreement with the Kurdistan Region regarding oil revenues and the dues of the region’s employees in the general budget.
Member of the committee, MP Moeen Al-Kadhimi, said in a statement to the National Iraqi News Agency ( NINA ), that “the federal government has formed a higher committee under the supervision of the Minister of Planning to follow up on the file of the dues of the Kurdistan Region’s employees and the revenues of exporting oil from the fields in the region’s governorates to the general budget.”
He added: “The government presented its vision to resolve the crisis with the Kurdistan Region, through a clear paper that includes the necessity of the region implementing the text of Article 12, Secondly / C, agreed upon in the General Budget Law, and resuming oil exports from the region at a rate of 400,000 barrels under the supervision of the national company SOMO, with the government paying $16 for the extraction cost for each barrel.”
He continued, “The region exports 250,000 barrels per day unofficially, and its funds are unknown deposits. The value of oil exports amounted to 4 trillion and 800 billion dinars annually for the years 2023-2024-2025, but the region has only handed over 700 billion dinars to the government. Likewise, non-oil revenues, including border crossings and taxes, amount to about 4 trillion and 700 billion dinars annually, the central treasury’s share of which has not yet been handed over. Likewise, the file of localizing salaries for Kurdistan Region employees in government banks has not been fully implemented.”
He added, “The ministerial committee will monitor and evaluate the implementation of the agreement with the Kurdistan Region and overcome any obstacles that may arise if the Kurdistan Region does not commit to paying its financial obligations to the central treasury, in coordination with the Federal Board of Financial Supervision, the Ministry of Finance, and the Central Bank.”
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BAHAA AL-ARAJI: WASHINGTON WILL NOT WITHDRAW FROM IRAQ AND THREATENS PARLIAMENT.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Bahaa al-Araji revealed on Sunday that the United States had sent threats to the parliament’s leadership to obstruct the vote on the law to expel foreign forces, (Namely Iranian militia) stressing that parliament “will not return to sessions” at this time due to these pressures.
In statements to the “Half Circle” program, followed by Kalima News, Al-Araji explained that “American forces will not withdraw from Iraq, and what is currently happening is merely a rationing of their numbers.” He described the recent statement by the US embassy regarding the expansion of terrorism as “merely a warning” and not an actual warning.
He noted that “some of the concerns of Sunni and Kurdish forces are legitimate,” referring to their concern about a potential security vacuum following any US troop withdrawal, adding that “Sunni forces fear a US withdrawal” for security reasons.
Al-Araji expressed his surprise at the “denial of the Popular Mobilization Forces’ role in liberating areas” from ISIS, affirming his rejection of the “foreign decision to dissolve the armed factions,” while noting that “some neighboring countries are wary of these factions,” without naming them.
On domestic politics, Al-Araji predicted that State of Law Coalition leader Nouri al-Maliki would support renewing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s term, describing the latter as “a man of action, not words,” unlike the US Secretary of State, referring to Antony Blinken.
In a related context, Al-Araji pointed out that “Shiite rule, with the exception of Iraq, derives its legitimacy from Iran.”
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ECONOMIST: IRAQ IS PREPARING FOR AN AUSTERITY BUDGET.
The government faces structural challenges in preparing its upcoming budget, which is expected to be submitted to Parliament before the end of the year, amid concerns that financial measures are insufficient to address potential economic crises.
Economists have identified three key factors that will determine the effectiveness of the upcoming budget:
1.the nature of spending policy,
2.relations with US federal authorities, and
3.the ability to maintain an oil price of $70 per barrel.
Economic expert Salah Nouri confirmed in statements monitored by Kalimat Al-Akhbari that “moving toward an austerity policy that targets only necessary expenditures will be a crucial element in alleviating financial pressure,” noting that “fluctuations in the global oil market force decision-makers to adopt a more conservative approach.”
Economic estimates indicate that any decline in oil prices below the budgeted level will lead to a fiscal deficit, potentially forcing the government to resort to borrowing or reduce investment spending programs, at a time when the infrastructure is suffering from significant deterioration.
Resolving the dispute with Washington over the mechanisms for transferring Iraqi oil revenues through the international banking system represents an additional challenge, as this issue directly impacts the flow of oil revenues, which constitute more than 90% of the general budget’s resources.
These challenges come amid growing financial needs for the service sectors and mounting pressure on the government to improve living standards, placing it in a difficult position between controlling spending and meeting growing popular demands.
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CREDIT RATING
Yasser Al-Mutawali
As part of its relentless efforts to strengthen Iraq’s economic and financial position on the international map, the government of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani continues to implement an ambitious reform program for the financial and banking sector. This program aims to advance the national economy by stimulating global investment and attracting it to the Iraqi market. This is part of a comprehensive vision that prioritizes financial stability and diversification of sources of income.
The latest step in this reform vision is the formation of a “Joint National Team” headed by the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, with high-level representatives from the Ministries of Finance, Oil, and Planning, along with specialized economic and financial institutions, the Prime Minister’s Office, the Securities Commission, and representatives from the banking sector. This team’s primary mission is to coordinate directly with leading international credit rating agencies (Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch) to improve Iraq’s sovereign credit rating.
Improving credit ratings is a strategic tool for opening broader horizons for direct and indirect foreign investment. The Securities Commission’s representation on this team will support the attraction of regional and international companies (production and service) to establish investment partnerships with the Iraqi private sector, or to participate in financial markets by investing in Iraqi stocks.
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Go to New York, the partnership with Washington is “over” in Iraq
3 warnings from the example of Al-Alusi
Former MP Mithal Al-Alusi warned of the repercussions of the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq, noting that the Iraqi government will bear the brunt of any attack, whether Israeli, Turkish, or ISIS, which may launch coordinated attacks, exploiting the lack of US deterrence. He also issued three warnings to the Iraqi government related to Baghdad’s failure to gain Washington’s trust, the message of the US withdrawal, which is that “Iraq is no longer a space for US-Iranian partnership,” and that Washington is no longer counting on factions to confront extremists such as Al-Qaeda and ISIS, especially after its recent understandings with the new Syrian regime. He concluded his remarks by advising Baghdad to send a delegation to the upcoming UN meetings in New York, so that Iraq will be present when Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with the Israeli side there, in order to avoid “dangerous” scenarios.
Al-Alusi’s statements:
Neither Israel nor any country in the region would dare bomb Iraq while the Americans were present, but in their absence, there would be no protection at Victoria or Ain al-Assad. The Iraqi government would then bear responsibility for any aggression, whether it was Israeli, Turkish, or even ISIS.
Talk about protecting the border from ISIS after the withdrawal is inaccurate. Were it not for the United States and the international coalition, ISIS would have reached Baghdad.
Political forces in Iraq may not realize the magnitude of the challenges. ISIS may launch coordinated attacks, taking advantage of the lack of US deterrence, while the Coordination Framework will be held responsible if a security collapse occurs.
Baghdad has failed to gain Washington’s trust, and the US withdrawal is a message to both Baghdad and Tehran that Iraq is no longer a space for US-Iranian partnership.
Washington no longer relies on factions to confront extremists like al-Qaeda and ISIS, especially after its recent understandings with the new Syrian regime.
Baghdad should send a large delegation to the upcoming UN meetings in New York, so that Iraq can be present when Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa meets with the Israeli side there, to avoid dangerous scenarios.
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Iraqi PM Reveals U.S. Warning Against Armed Groups if PMF Bill Proceeds
The Coordination Framework, which convened on August 22, ultimately decided to suspend the bill. Instead of pushing for new legislation, the government plans to issue guidelines aimed at addressing obstacles stemming from the 2016 law that originally formalized the PMF.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has told members of the Coordination Framework that Washington warned Baghdad it would target 16 bases of armed groups in Baghdad and other provinces if parliament proceeds with the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) bill, Iraqi media reported.
The Coordination Framework, which convened on August 22, ultimately decided to suspend the bill. Instead of pushing for new legislation, the government plans to issue guidelines aimed at addressing obstacles stemming from the 2016 law that originally formalized the PMF.
The Iraqi parliament also released its weekly agenda, which notably did not include the PMF bill, suggesting it will not be discussed during any of the three scheduled sessions this week.
Political sensitivities
Haider Barzanji, a political analyst, told Kurdistan24 that the bill has not been formally withdrawn and remains in parliament, but the timing of the debate is seen as unsuitable.
“The unity of Iraq and its communities is one of the priorities of the Coordination Framework,” Barzanji said, adding that non-Shiite parties would likely boycott any discussion.
He also denied suggestions of new threats from Washington against the “Resistance Front,” saying such warnings are not new but reflect regional sensitivities.
U.S. pressure and Shiite divisions
Several Iraqi politicians acknowledged that Shiite parties recognize the seriousness of U.S. pressure, which influenced the decision to suspend the bill to avoid a direct confrontation with Washington.
However, the move has sparked frustration among parts of the Shiite base, as many PMF members and their families had hoped for legislation that would strengthen the group’s legal and financial standing.
Mohammed Shamari, a member of parliament’s Security and Defense Committee, accused foreign actors of deliberately creating obstacles to prevent the passage of the bill.
For his part, MP Jawad Yasari pointed out that divisions within Shiite ranks, coupled with opposition from the Kurdish and Sunni blocs, played a significant role in halting the legislation.
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U.S. TROOP CONVOY LEAVES AIN AL-ASAD BASE FOR SYRIA AMID GRADUAL WITHDRAWAL FROM IRAQ
The source told Kurdistan24 that the convoy departed in the early hours of Tuesday, in line with the US administration’s recent directive to withdraw all troops from both Ain al-Asad and Baghdad’s Victoria base.
A senior security source at Iraq’s Ain al-Asad military base confirmed on Tuesday that a new convoy of US troops had withdrawn from the base in Anbar province and redeployed toward Syria, marking a further step in Washington’s decision to end its military presence in Iraq.
The source told Kurdistan24 that the convoy departed in the early hours of Tuesday, in line with the US administration’s recent directive to withdraw all troops from both Ain al-Asad and Baghdad’s Victoria base. However, the source added that a number of American forces remain at Ain al-Asad for the time being, with the full evacuation to be carried out in phases over the coming days until the base is completely vacated.
Just a few days earlier, Washington abruptly announced its intention to withdraw all remaining troops from Iraq, a move that took many by surprise given the lack of prior indications of such a swift timetable.
The decision comes amid renewed debates in both Baghdad and Washington about the future of the US-led coalition presence, which was initially deployed to Iraq in 2014 at the request of the Iraqi government to combat the Islamic State (ISIS).
The withdrawal of US forces from Iraq represents a watershed moment in the two-decade American military involvement in the country. US troops first entered Iraq in 2003 to topple Saddam Hussein, later shifting to counterinsurgency and stabilization missions. Although most American forces withdrew in 2011, they returned in 2014 under Operation Inherent Resolve after ISIS seized nearly a third of Iraq’s territory, including Mosul.
Since then, US and coalition forces have played a central role in training Iraqi and Kurdish Peshmerga troops, providing intelligence, and carrying out airstrikes that ultimately helped defeat ISIS territorially by 2017.
However, calls for their departure have grown louder in recent years, particularly after the 2020 assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad, which fueled political and militia-led pressure on Baghdad to expel US troops.
While Washington has consistently argued its mission was limited to training and advising Iraqi forces against the resurgence of ISIS, the latest decision signals a dramatic shift in US policy. Observers warn that a complete withdrawal could reshape Iraq’s security landscape, potentially strengthening Iranian-backed militias and leaving questions about Iraq’s capacity to contain lingering ISIS sleeper cells.
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