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October 7, 2025 Mnt Goat News Brief
Guten Tag everyone:
Iraq is working hard to clean up loose ends mandated by the U.S. Will it all come together in time…..tick tock,,,, tick tock…
Yes, it has been a September to Remember……. Now let’s see what October brings.
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Acts 20:35
“In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
STATUS OF THE RV
No! There is no RV or Reinstatement of the Iraqi dinar yet. Don’t let these intel gurus or internet idiots fool you with their hyped-up sites. They only want your clickity-clicks.
We don’t need rumors or bank stories. We don’t need three letter agency lies. We have FACTS and TRUTH on our side and will let them speak for themselves.
Okay folks, todays Newsletter ties together the upcoming cleaning the house of Iranian militias.
I want to clarify some more bullshit spoken by many of these intel gurus. First, I need to cover this ridiculous notion of a “med-bed” technology to replace hospitals. Read my lips – there is no such thing as a med-bed!. This is all a lie perpetrated for control. Let me explain. There is no science that we have today nor will God allow us to regress our age. Tell me something….why do they tell you they can’t roll out the med-beds until the RV happens? If they have the science, and it is so good for humanity, then why not use it now? Also, they tell you there is no cost EVER for use of the med-beds. Again, then why wait? I will tell you why- Read my lips – there is no such thing as a med-bed! They are pumping you with nonsense. They can’t use the med-beds now because they don’t exist. Get it? They are selling make-believe classes on the med-beds. The med-beds don’t exist. This guy Bruce on the “Big -Stupid-Call” is getting $100 for a couple hours of a downloaded class on the med-beds. This a scam. Get it? This is all total nonsense. They are exploiting you and conning you. Get it?
Next, I need to cover this bullshit about getting an 800 to call to make an appointment to go exchange. Yes, nearly a decade ago the US Treasury did toy with the idea of having a special “hot line” that investors can call if they wanted to exchange their dinar. The thought process was to prevent large gangs of people storming the banks. It was to organize the exchange process. By the way there are no “exchange centers” either. That too is such nonsense. The banks will simply exchange your dinar at the bank, as they normally exchange currency. They may set up special rooms and hire additional personnel to handle peak loads of exchangers. It is a very good idea to call before and make an appointment. Use the 800 number or local banks number available for this purpose today. There will be no “special 800 numbers, get it? There will be no special 800 numbers. So, get this stupid, ridiculous notion out of your head. We are not waiting for 800 numbers. To prove what I say I will add that this idiot TNT Tony just came out and told his merry gang of followers that there will be a “special” 800 number just for his internet gang. Really? This will allow them to get a better rate. Folks, please stop, it I am rolling over laughing…. Lol…. Lol…. Lol…. 😊 😊 😊 How stupid! Oh… yes did I forget to tell you that this same idiot TNT Tony, the scammer, is also going to charge $1,000 per month from his little band of idiot followers to join his new investment calls post-RV. Does this guy even have a license as a Financial Planner? I am sorry but if you can’t recognize a scam, then I can’t help you. Go ahead and make a fool of yourself. Yes, I mean all you TNT idiots reading this Newsletter today.
I just wanted to say to stay away from these people. The all are scammers and this is the scam in the RV. Get it? This is why people call this a scam. It is true it is a scam and these are the scammers. But the investment is real and I certainly hope all of you can recognize these idiots and stay away from them. Spend your money wisely, buy more currency, gold or silver if nothing else. These scammers are part of the problem not the solution to getting good, honest, truthful intel about the Iraqi dinar.
Now I want to cover the most recent information about the RV.
If you recall, and you all should, I presented five issues the U.S. had with Iraq that needed to be resolved prior to any reinstatement. One of them was the expulsion of the People’s Mobilization Forces (PMF) from Iraq. Today I am going to give you an update on this issue, including the progress being made.
If you recall in my 08/07 Newsletter I talked about a law before the Iraqi Parliament that would legalize, legitimize the PMF, essentially legalizing Iranian influence in Iraq and making them a puppet state of Iran. It would also give them social benefits $$$, which the Iraqi people as a whole don’t want to do. So, the U.S. has other plans for Iraq and objected to this blatant disregard for Iraqi sovereignty.
In my 8/21 Newsletter, an article titled “TRUMP ADVISOR: US SANCTIONS ON IRAQ ‘SEVERE’ IF PMF LAW PASSED”. I quote from the article
“Gabriel Soma, a member of US President Donald Trump’s advisory council, warned on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, of “harsh” US sanctions awaiting Iraq if the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) law is passed” “Some components of the Popular Mobilization Forces receive support from Iran, and Iraq does not need the Popular Mobilization Forces with the army,”
The PMF law never even went before parliament for a vote and it was rejected. Then about a month later, the U.S. designates four (4) of these PMF organizations as terrorist organizations. See article below:
☹ This one is from my 09/18 Newsletter titled “WASHINGTON OFFICIALLY DESIGNATES FOUR IRAQI ARMED FACTIONS AS “TERRORIST” ORGANIZATIONS.”
The US State Department announced on Wednesday that it had designated four Iraqi factions it described as “allied with Iran” as foreign terrorist organizations.
The ministry said in a statement published on its official website, and seen by Shafaq News Agency, that:
- the al-Nujaba Movement,
- the Sayyid al-Shuhada Brigades,
- the Ansar Allah al-Awfiya Movement, and
- the Imam Ali Brigades
These PMF organizations were designated as “specially designated global terrorists,” noting that Iran, as “the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism,” continues to provide support to these “militias,” enabling them to plan, facilitate, or carry out attacks across Iraq.
When we read the news over the last couple days, it becomes VERY CLEAR that the next coming step is for the U.S. to take divisive ACTION. Yes, action by the U.S. forces is about to begin to expel these terrorist organizations out of Iraq. This action dominates the news this period of time for a reason. Get it? Do you think this is important to us investors? Do you really think the U.S. is going to RV and Reinstate the dinar knowing that Iraq is a puppet state of Iran? Of course, it is NOT as my contact in the CBI told me over a month ago that this list of the five issues must be resolved first and the PMF is one of them. Also, just common sense on our part goes a long way and should dictate to us what is happening. Don’t let these stupid intel guru idiots talk you out of your common, God given sense and to interfere with your thinking on these matters.
I encourage everyone to go read carefully these two articles I list below. They are all about the expulsion of the PMF from Iraq. It is going to happen soon and convoys of U.S. troops are already mobilized in Iraq. All of these articles are in the Articles Section of the Newsletter:
😊“AMERICA MOVES AGAINST THREE SHIITE GROUPS IN ADDITION TO THE RAFIDAIN BANK IN IRAQ.”
“These militias are actively working to undermine Iraq’s sovereignty, weaken its economy, and launch attacks against American personnel and interests throughout the Middle East,” Piggott continued.
😊 “THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SENDS A “WAR MESSAGE” TO IRAQ: HINTS AT DECISIVE ACTION.”
The US State Department issued a stern warning to Iranian-backed armed factions in Iraq on Thursday, vowing to act “decisively” to protect US interests.
A State Department spokesperson told Shafaq News Agency, “The designations of Iran-backed terrorist organizations simply make one thing clear: these groups use terrorism to attack Americans in Iraq in service of Iran’s interests, and have done so for decades. They also exploit Iraq’s economy to fund Iran’s terrorist activities around the world.”
What do you think is the next step of the U.S. in Iraq about these militias?
The question arises as to how Trump will “legally” justify this move of removing these Iranian backed militia by force, if necessary. The problem arises when the US senate unanimously just endorsed the repeal of 2002 Iraq war resolution. How can Trump now legally justify this new military action in Iraq to expel the PMF? Many say he may use the separate 2001 authorization for the “global war on terror” and it would remain in place. 😊 For more information on this issue please go read the article titled “US SENATE UNANIMOUSLY ENDORSES REPEAL OF 2002 IRAQ WAR RESOLUTION”.
I just want to add that the news on this issue of the PMF is all good so far and is moving along now that the Trump administration has finally begun to recognize Iraq’s potential and get the U.S. companies invested there. But first things first as Iraq must be stable and safe for the U.S. to come in and play. We can see the urgency to remove the PMF as the January 2026 timeframe looms for the reinstatement in the distance. Please go re-read my 9/16 newsletter on the subject of these five (5) issues that must be resolved. I will keep going back to them and give updates on them periodically.
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What I can’t understand is comments made in my blog like the one below and I quote from it:
“Thank you MG, you may disagree but the Iraqi people are tired of slow unfulfilled promises from Sudani, no increased purchasing power, all the companies flocking in, no final HCL, and delay after delay all talk. That being said I do not feel like he is a shoo-in for re-election and if he wants to be assured of keeping his position he better do what needs to be done ASAP! Get the rate changed.”
Yes, I do disagree. I agree it is taking too long already but it is out of our control. You can thank Barrack Obama for that. Remember who you VOTE for. It is too early to see. So, let’s breakdown this comment. Seems if one person feels this way maybe there are others too?
First, who says that al-Sudani’s promise of a rate increase is not going to happen. It is only early October and my CBI contact told me they are planning for early January reinstatement. Can’t you see them chipping away at these five issues?
We all know they must first do the Project to Delete the Zeros. This is what we should all be concentrating on first. We all know there is planning involved. I also just told you that these five (5) issues from the U.S. must be resolved. I have been giving you updates on the progress of these five issues.
About the election, I feel al-Sudani will win the election as we just heard in the news that he is favored by the U.S. Whatever candidate the U.S. favors is always the prime minister. Why is he favored so much? Just look at his record of success for the last three (3) years. How can you feel he has done little. Are you blind? You have to be kidding me…right? Look at all the progress and the coordinated work of the CBI and Finance Committee (his cabinet ministry) so far in the reforms? Are you blind? Have you not read my Newsletters? He did in three years more than any prime minister in the last twenty years since the invasion of 2003.
😊Take a look at article titled “IRAQI ELECTIONS: AL-SUDANI’S BALANCE GRANTS HIM US BLESSING FOR A “SECOND TERM”. It says the upcoming Iraqi elections represent a major turning point in the country’s history, potentially reshaping the political system. There appears to be an early indication from the United States that it is prepared to engage with Mohammed Shia al-Sudani if he serves a second term as prime minister, according to the oil-focused website Oil Price.
What else is in the news…..
😊 Meanwhile the Banking Reform Plan continues and we see in a recent article titled “AL-SUDANI CONFIRMS THE CONTINUATION OF FINANCIAL AND BANKING REFORM.”
“As part of its efforts to enhance transparency, consolidate governance, and enhance the credibility of state institutions before the international community, the government, headed by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, continues to implement comprehensive reforms based on applying best financial and administrative practices, combating corruption, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, contributing to building a modern national economy.”
What about bringing investors into Iraq?
As we all know Iraq will need massive investment money to bring about the Development Road Project and others. In the news from Iraq this period we also read about incentives and a swarm of investors coming to Iraq. Please read the articles I list below:
😊 “SECURITIES ANNOUNCES THE ACCEPTANCE OF FOREIGN INVESTORS TO TRADE IN THE IRAQI MARKET”
“The Securities Commission announced today, Tuesday, the acceptance of foreign investors to trade in the Iraqi market, while indicating that it contributed to providing a grant of four billion dinars to the Iraqi markets.”
😊 “THE IRAQ DEVELOPMENT FUND SIGNS MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH (4) MAJOR COUNTRIES”
“The Iraq Development Fund announced today, Tuesday, the signing of memorandums of understanding with 4 major countries, indicating that Japan’s aid to Iraq amounts to billions due to its importance to it.”
😊 “WORLD BANK: IRAQ’S ECONOMY TO LEAD ARAB REGION IN 2026 WITH 6.7% GROWTH”
“According to the World Bank, Iraq’s economy is expected to record the highest growth rate among Arab countries in 2026, reaching 6.7 percent.” Folks this is enormous growth for any country, never mind a middle eastern country. Guess they are not just riding camels anymore…..lol..lol..lol..
I want to look at just one more subject matter as it is directly related to getting the Oil and Gas Law which is also needed as one of the five issues facing Iraq prior to the reinstatement. It is dealing with consistency in the payment of salaries to Kurdistan on a regularly scheduled basis. Remember all the havoc in negotiations leading to the tripartite agreement has led to months passing without any salaries. This was not the first time. But what about the 2025 budget and exposing the budget tables all these intel gurus kept telling you about? What did I say about them way back months ago? Could it be the lack of oil revenue when Kurdistan stopped pumping due to these conflicts with the salaries? Could it be the Baghdad govt simply moved these projects to the 2026 budget? Now that the oil is flowing again what will the 2026 budget look like. Please don’t tell me the RV rate will be in it. I will pass on this nonsense.
😊 “SUDANESE ADVISOR: 2026 SALARIES ARE FULLY INSURED AND THIS IS THE DATE FOR SUBMITTING THE BUDGET”
The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, reassured the government’s ability to fully secure salaries for next year 2026, considering any talk to the contrary to be tantamount to “confusion”. Counselor Saleh’s statement came one day after a similar confirmation was issued by the Finance Committee in the House of Representatives in this regard, where the committee reported in the Official Gazette that “the government has guaranteed the full salaries of employees, retirees and those entitled to social care,” explaining that “the limited delays that occurred in the past months were for technical and procedural reasons only, and have nothing to do with weak funding or the general financial situation.”
(Did you read this last paragraph? This statement and the title of the article is of course is horseshit & nonsense since we all know it was all political and Baghdad held back the salaries due to lack of negotiations breakdown with Kurdistan on the oil situation. They are fooling no one! 😊)
The advisor told the Official Gazette on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, that “the financial authority began preparing the 2026 budget last July, and it will be submitted to the House of Representatives after its completion, expressing his hope that the results will be approved after the House of Representatives elections are held.”
(Yes, if you recall last July is about the time they told us they would not release the 2025 budget tables. At that time they already decided to rollover 2025 to 2026. They are going to roll over these projects from 2025 to 2026. The Iraqi fiscal year begins in January not October. They always want to complete the next years budget by October leaving two months to get it passed. This was due to lack of funding to do them in 2025 and this was due to Kurdistan’s oil being shut off. Get it? Again, there is no RV rate in the 2025 budget tables. I told everyone million times already and so please let this idea go. It is only intel guru talk. Get it? This January would be a perfect time to release the dinar on FOREX with a new rate to fit the new budget.)
So, here we sit it’s almost mid-October already and still no lower denominations issued. The transition to the newer, lower notes has not yet happened. Will it happen? I can only say according to what my CBI contact is now telling me from my Wednesday call to Iraq. She said they are still moving ahead and should expect more educational videos and news to come out to re-educate the citizens. I also believe that this would make a huge dent for al-Sudani in getting reelected for another four years. The clock is ticking… tick..tock..tick..tock…
We must continue our prayers for the Iraqi people and the future of Iraq. Let God’s abundance and prosperity rein down upon that nation.
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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.
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.
Prophetic Words from prophet: Julie Green
“THE REAL SHOW IS ABOUT TO BEGIN”
In my last Newsletter I presented a prophecy from God to Julie called “There is a war going on that is about to intensify”. This prophecy today is like a continuation of that one and God explains even more, but you can imagine just from the title what is about to happen to these corrupt officials in the government of the U.S.
Remember that I told you that the “reset” is multi-faceted. It is not just a financial reset or “currency” reset, as many of these intel gurus tell you. But also, a governmental reset away from this globalization and this ridiculous one world global governance ideology that, by the way is ruining our nations.
So, today we have a very powerful prophecies tied to these changes that are about to hit us. Are you ready? Are you prepared?
You can start watching the video at the 13:32 mark. From Oct 4th
“YOU NO LONGER HAVE TO SUFFER“
This is a very, very powerful prophetic word and applies to our investment and the wealth transfer that is about to come our way. Be patient!
You can start watching the video at the 15:02 mark. From Oct 2nd.
“The Dismantling of the United Nations”
You can start watching the video at the 17:00 mark. From Sept 26th.
I am going to leave this one up for a bit longer. Everyone needs to listen to this one. The UN has been the problem with the world all along and its globalist ideology.
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PAM BONDI STUNS DEMOCRATS
Pam Bondi STUNS Democrats with an unexpected move on Capitol Hill, turning their own arguments against them in a fiery hearing. Meanwhile, Stephen Miller dismantles CNN’s narrative in a viral interview that leaves the network scrambling.
HILLARY CLINTON’S BENGHAZI COVER-UP COMING TO FORFRONT AGAIN
Yes, Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal and Barrack Obama are also part of this cover-up. Blumenthal, the same guy who was governor of Connecticut for a short time and used the position to get his senate seat. Nearly a third of all emails on Hillary’s private server came from Blumenthal not about “family matters” as she claimed. He was also on the Clinton Foundation payroll for nearly $10,000 per month while pursuing his own interest in the middle east. is this even legal? The French president too is implicated here in a shady arms deal with Libya and dark money that went to influence the French politics in president Nicolas Sarkoz’s presidential campaign. Of course, he sat in jail already for years because of it. Talk about Russian collusion? We have French collusion right under our noses. For a change, let’s talk real collusion not made up stuff.
Can you also see now how the Clintons used their foundation money outside of the real “legal” intend of the foundation and that also is a crime.
Can you see now why they wanted the Comey FBI coverup of the laptop? They all protect each other.
Senator Blumenthal also lied about his military service. This guy is bad and I mean really bad! Please listen to the video and you will find out why the Clinton scandals will implicate many others along with her along the way. This is why they tried to wash the “lap top” scandal under the rug. But they are not going to succeed.
Anyhow, let’s concentrate too on what happened in Benghazi that day and why the lies had to be told about it to cover it up. But who will pay the price for this corruption? Will anyone actually be indicted for these crimes?
LETITIA JAMES PATH TO PRISON
Federal defense attorney Ronald Chapman unpacks the explosive grand jury investigation into James, including mortgage fraud allegations, civil rights violations, and DOJ subpoenas that could carry decades in prison time.
FORMER FBI DIRECTOR JAMES COMEY’S PATH TO PRISON
Who will he take along with him? Who’s next?
Attorney Ron Chapman. I like this guy. His news is nonbiased and nonpolitical. He tells it like it is. If a crime has been committed someone or some folks must pay the price for it. Folks this is not just Congressional hearings anymore. That is mostly all done already. Comey has been charged, or indicted, for crimes and more are coming. The investigation is not yet over.
A million-dollar dossier, a Phoenix tarmac meeting, and a former FBI Director now under federal indictment. What was once billed as “Russian interference” has exploded into a far-reaching scandal involving leaks, cover-ups, and political favoritism at the highest levels of government. From Hillary Clinton’s deleted emails and the Clinton Foundation probe to James Comey’s sworn denials before Congress, the case now charging him under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1001 and 1505 is only the beginning.
TIME IS UP FOR HILLARY CLINTON
Most true Americans just want justice and its way overdue. Who will the fall of Hillary take down with her? What is the Epstein connection in all this? Can it eventually lead to the take down Barrack Obama too?
Attorney Ron Chapman. I like this guy. His news is nonbiased and nonpolitical. He tells it like it is. If a crime has been committed someone or some folks must pay the price for it. Folks this is not just Congressional hearings anymore. This is the real thing. Comey will inevitably testify against Hillary to save his own ass. Besides there is more than enough evidence to put her in prison without it anyway.
TRUMP AGAIN ANNOUNCES POSSIBLE $1,000-$2,000 TARIFF DIVIDEND FOR TAX PAYING AMERICANS! TRUE OR FALSE?
WASHINGTON — President Trump has once again mentioned his idea of sending out stimulus checks to Americans. In an interview with One America News Thursday, he was asked what he would do with the revenues from higher tariffs on imported goods.
Trump first said they’re looking at “paying down debt.” He then added they also may issue a stimulus as a result. You can hear it from his own mouth. This is his words not mine. No rumors or opinions here.
In this interview he does not say this dividend is approved as it will have to come through congress and the senate first for appropriations. Let’s see what happens. If it does, it will probably not come until tariffs are working for a bit of time. So don’t expect it this year.
PELOSI MAKES EPIC RANT: ‘GO F**K THEMSELVES’.
Really now, is it time for Pelosi to melt away out of politics or should we move to investigate her insider trading as the speaker of the house. If she really wants to play hard ball we have the evidence to lock her up too. If I were her, I would take a low, very low profile and stop the rants. The hammer is not selective!
WHO IS HELPING TO FUND THESE RIOTS IN THE U.S.?
We’ve all see the piles of bricks on street corners being supplied to protestors during the BLM and other riots. Who is paying for these and doing this? Also why do these rioters have gas masks and other riot gear. Who is paying for these supplies? Let’s take a deeper dive into this issue today. We all need to understand how they are orchestrating this takeover of the U.S. one day at a time, one riot/protest at a time, one crisis at a time.
The US Constitution, under the First Amendment, guarantees the right of Free Speech and to protest your Grievances against the government. These paid protestors are not the voice of the people. Their agenda is not sincere. These are not organic protestors with legitimate causes. Their agenda is radical and comes from whomever is funding them and pays them. Sure they may join organic causes but go crazy with demands and riots. Most could not even care less about the causes/issues they protest for. Oh… but you might say you have proof that some protestors are not paid. Really? Well… I have to the proof today that they are. You would be right in some small extent as I said some are organic, justified causes and they should be protesting. There are many smaller organic protests and so I don’t want to criticize them. We should all be VERY concerned about the larger, organized protest that are violent or on the cusp of violence. These are the ones organized by backers who want a crisis and these protests, the leaders are paid even if the protestors are not. They using the organic protestors and they don’t even realize it.
In most cities, protests need a permit to be legal. So, who is legally permitting these protests without doing research into the groups conducting them. Are these solely the BLUE democrat states and woke politicians? Go figure…
Why are they doing this?
Simply put, it is a well-organized orchestrated Communists/Marxist Party (CCP) effort to destroy the west and everything America stands for. It could not be any clearer after watching this video today. Please watch it.
They need the west to fail. When I say wes,t I mean all the major democratic, constitutional republics of the developed nations, especially the U.S. The proof is all there, but you have to wake up and see it.
What can we do about it?
Next you have to write, call, text, tweet or whatever you representatives and tell them these organizations need to be investigated, defunded somehow, disbanded and shutdown. Do you think it is time to end this funding? Do you think it’s time to end these Marxists indoctrination centers of our children from these organizations? Why do you think these young people protests so much?
THE TRUTH ABOUT POCAHONTAS WE ALL NEED TO KNOW. WAS TRUMP CORRECT?
Yes, another corrupt politician that slivered her way into a position of power.
EXPECT MORE CHARGES AS COMEY ALREADY FACES LYING TO CONGRESS AND OBSTRUCTION
FORMER FBI DIRECTOR JAMES COMEY INDICTED
Folks, you may poo poo this recent event with Comey, but when you do, you are not realizing the full impact this is going to have on cleaning up the rest of the corrupt garbage in our government. The flood gates are about to open on these indictments and this is just the trickle. Remember God, through His prophets, told us there will be accountability for their actions. First we needed a government that will be brave enough to confront them and expose them. Then a U.S. Attorney General honest enough to indict them and prosecute them. Please watch all three videos there are bits of info in each to inform you.
COMEY INDICTMENT WILL HAVE A ‘CASCADING EFFECT’
MORE INDICTMENTS TO COME….IS JOHN BRENNAN NEXT?
Let the cascade begin! Evidence against him and many others have been submitted to the grand jury for review. Who’s next? When will they finally go after Barrack Obama?
THE “GREEN SCAM”. WE NEED TO HONOR THE TRUTH ABOUT THIS NARRATIVE FROM THE UN. ARE WE BEING SCAMMED?
Is it time to wake up?
The next video is long but chock full of information on the impact of not thinking through and using common sense on the climate change scam and doing a knee-jerk reaction.
What is it all really about then?
SUDANESE ADVISOR: 2026 SALARIES ARE FULLY INSURED AND THIS IS THE DATE FOR SUBMITTING THE BUDGET
The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, reassured the government’s ability to fully secure salaries for next year 2026, considering any talk to the contrary to be tantamount to “confusion”.
Counselor Saleh’s statement came one day after a similar confirmation was issued by the Finance Committee in the House of Representatives in this regard, where the committee reported in the Official Gazette that “the government has guaranteed the full salaries of employees, retirees and those entitled to social care,” explaining that “the limited delays that occurred in the past months were for technical and procedural reasons only, and have nothing to do with weak funding or the general financial situation.”
(Did you read this last paragraph? This statement and the title of the article is of course is horseshit & nonsense since we all know it was all political and Baghdad held back the salaries due to lack of negotiations breakdown with Kurdistan on the oil situation. They are fooling no one! 😊)
The advisor told the Official Gazette on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, that “the financial authority began preparing the 2026 budget last July, and it will be submitted to the House of Representatives after its completion, expressing his hope that the results will be approved after the House of Representatives elections are held.”
(Yes, if you recall last July is about the time they told us they would not release the 2025 budget tables. At that time they already decided to rollover 2025 to 2026. They are going to roll over these projects from 2025 to 2026. The Iraqi fiscal year begins in January not October. They always want to complete the next years budget by October leaving two months to get it passed. This was due to lack of funding to do them in 2025 and this was due to Kurdistan’s oil being shut off. Get it? Again, there is no RV rate in the 2025 budget tables. I told everyone million times already and so please let this idea go. It is only intel guru talk. Get it? This January would be a perfect time to release the dinar on FOREX with a new rate to fit the new budget.)
Saleh added that the budget is one of the priorities in the lives of the Iraqi people, “as government spending constitutes nearly 50 percent of the gross domestic product, and more than 85 percent of it is economic activity that may be affected by this spending if it is delayed, and the picture may seem blurry,” stressing that approving it at the appropriate time gives confidence to the street that the country is stable in terms of investment, work and the market.
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WORLD BANK: IRAQ’S ECONOMY TO LEAD ARAB REGION IN 2026 WITH 6.7% GROWTH
According to the World Bank, Iraq’s economy is expected to record the highest growth rate among Arab countries in 2026, reaching 6.7 percent.
The World Bank said Tuesday that the strong projection marks a significant improvement compared to June 2025 forecasts. The growth is driven by energy sector recovery, increased oil exports, and government efforts to boost infrastructure investment and diversify revenue sources.
“This forecast is a positive indicator of Iraq’s economic recovery and renewal of activities amid global and regional challenges,” the report stated. Djibouti ranked second with an expected growth of 6.1 percent, followed by Qatar (5.3%), Palestine (5.1%), and the UAE (5%). Saudi Arabia is projected to grow by 4.3 percent, while Egypt and Morocco each record 4.2 percent. Lebanon, Oman, and Libya range between 3.5 and 3.6 percent.
Algeria, Bahrain, and Kuwait are expected to post growth rates between 2.5 and 3.1 percent, while Jordan and Tunisia remain below 2.7 percent, and Yemen’s growth is projected to stay flat at 2.5 percent.
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AL-SUDANI CONFIRMS THE CONTINUATION OF FINANCIAL AND BANKING REFORM.
As part of its efforts to enhance transparency, consolidate governance, and enhance the credibility of state institutions before the international community, the government, headed by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, continues to implement comprehensive reforms based on applying best financial and administrative practices, combating corruption, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, contributing to building a modern national economy.
In this context, the Prime Minister received a delegation from KPMG, a global auditing and financial consulting firm, yesterday, Tuesday. They reviewed existing cooperation with the Iraqi banking sector, ways to support transparency, and enhance the country’s financial reputation internationally. Al-Sudani emphasized that banking reform has become a model of commitment and trust, praising the pivotal role of financial audit firms in consolidating governance and professionalism.
He emphasized the importance of leveraging the company’s expertise in restructuring government companies and raising their operational efficiency, managing public debt, and drafting contracts for major strategic projects. He also affirmed the government’s support for the Central Bank and the Trade Bank of Iraq to ensure the rapid completion of audit tasks in accordance with international standards and the timetable for issuing banks’ final accounts. Regarding administrative reform, the Prime Minister chaired the 40th regular session of the Council, during which he discussed the general situation and took the necessary decisions. In light of the unified report on violations of Law No. 28 of 2019 on the Cancellation of Financial Privileges for Officials, Al-Sudani directed all government agencies to comply with the law and return any excess vehicles or protection within seven days, while referring those who refrain from doing so to the Integrity Commission to ensure the protection of public funds and promote a culture of accountability.
The Council also voted to appoint (15) general managers in various government departments, while it decided to dismiss the Director of the Investments and Contracts Department at the Ministry of Electricity and transfer him to a lower level, based on performance evaluation. These decisions reflect the government’s keenness to achieve administrative reform, enhance efficiency, and link responsibility to accountability, in line with the comprehensive objectives of the government’s program for economic and financial reform.
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SECURITIES ANNOUNCES THE ACCEPTANCE OF FOREIGN INVESTORS TO TRADE IN THE IRAQI MARKET
The Securities Commission announced today, Tuesday, the acceptance of foreign investors to trade in the Iraqi market, while indicating that it contributed to providing a grant of four billion dinars to the Iraqi markets.
The Chairman of the Securities Commission, Faisal Lahims, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “The Commission has achieved influential accomplishments in the Iraqi economy, including regulating the work of unlicensed brokerage companies in trading in the financial markets outside the Iraqi Financial Authority. We have worked to correct this situation, and now we are in the process of licensing responsible companies by the Commission to undertake this task.”
He added, “The Authority has achieved accomplishments in keeping pace with the digital development in trading on the Iraqi Stock Exchange, and participating in an exchange platform with the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, which will introduce us to ten new markets, in addition to accepting investors from these markets to trade on the Iraqi Stock Exchange,” indicating that “the Authority was able to provide government support to the Iraqi financial markets by overcoming difficulties by developing the trading system and providing them with a grant of four billion Iraqi dinars.”
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AL-SUDANI AND BARZANI AGREE ON A US-SPONSORED FINANCIAL DEAL. IRAQ IS LOSING ITS WEALTH TO ERBIL.
Recent amendments to the Iraqi budget have sparked widespread controversy over the granting of illegitimate financial privileges to the Kurdistan Region, amid accusations by MPs and government opponents of foreign influence over the country’s financial policies.
Amid ongoing disputes between the federal government and the Kurdistan Region over the distribution of financial resources, the budget amendment has intensified criticism, with Kurdish officials accused of exploiting public funds for personal political gain.
Political deal or constitutional amendment?
Independent MP Yasser al-Husseini criticized the passage of the budget amendment, describing it as “serving foreign agendas at the expense of national autonomy.” He added that the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) tends to prioritize its partisan and personal interests over the fair distribution of funds among citizens in the region.
Al-Husseini told Al-Maalouma, “Talk about autonomy and adherence to the constitution is unrealistic in light of the weakness of state institutions and the efforts of some parties to please the US at the expense of the interests of the Iraqi people.” He stressed that “the continuation of these policies confirms that some forces continue to prioritize foreign interests over national autonomy, which requires a firm national stance to preserve Iraq’s wealth and prevent its exploitation to serve non-Iraqi agendas.”
Financial Flexibility Raises Concerns
In turn, economic researcher Abdul Salam Hassan Hussein pointed out that the budget was designed with great flexibility, allowing the region to dispose of oil revenues without clear restrictions. This opens the way for the funds to be used to pay off debts rather than develop the local economy.
(Sounds to me this should be included in the Oil and Gas Law as to how the oil funds will be used for clarity and making it law to end these kinds of disputes. Remember that this is already in the new Iraqi constitution however it says they need a referendum, a law to detail it out and clarify it. This is the pending Oil and Gas Law.)
Hussein added to Al-Maalouma, “The constitutional laws are clear, but political pressures allow for circumventing difficult provisions and passing decisions without strict adherence to the constitution.”
Persistence of Old Crises
Observers point out that the financial relationship between Baghdad and Erbil suffers from a lack of oversight and transparency. The region has continued to manage the oil fields and deduct funds for more than two decades without any real change, which increases fears of a recurrence of political deals that ignore the interests of the Iraqi people.
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THE IRAQ DEVELOPMENT FUND SIGNS MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH (4) MAJOR COUNTRIES
(They are rebuilding Iraq and providing essential services.)
The Iraq Development Fund announced today, Tuesday, the signing of memorandums of understanding with 4 major countries, indicating that Japan’s aid to Iraq amounts to billions due to its importance to it.
The Executive Director of the Iraq Fund for Development, Mohammed Al-Najjar, said in a statement to the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “The Iraq Fund for Development is open to all countries of the world, and we have several memoranda of understanding with a number of countries, including three memoranda of understanding with the French side, two memoranda with Britain, two memoranda with America, in addition to memoranda of understanding with Japan.”
He pointed out that “the interest in the memorandum of understanding with Japan is that they show importance in their presence in Iraq because there is billions in aid to Iraq and since the eighties they have supported Iraq and Iraq was the most important country for Japan.”
He explained that “the memoranda of understanding with Britain have been signed, and the French memoranda will be signed soon, as the memorandum includes a water project and another project to recycle sewage water and convert it into irrigation water, and this reduces the momentum for Iraq in water scarcity.
As for the third memorandum, it came about the use of Shatt al-Arab water cleaning stations, and these are ready projects and will be quickly signed.”
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IRAQI ELECTIONS: AL-SUDANI’S BALANCE GRANTS HIM US BLESSING FOR A “SECOND TERM”
The upcoming Iraqi elections represent a major turning point in the country’s history, potentially reshaping the political system. There appears to be an early indication from the United States that it is prepared to engage with Mohammed Shia al-Sudani if he serves a second term as prime minister, according to the oil-focused website Oil Price.
The website noted the presence of several vital geopolitical issues, with China currently controlling two-thirds of Iraq’s oil production, while the United States and its allies are intensifying their multibillion-dollar investments in the energy sector to counter growing Chinese influence.
According to the US report, translated by Shafaq News Agency, the Iraqi elections scheduled for November could represent a pivotal turning point since the overthrow of former President Saddam Hussein in 2003. The report noted that the voting process, and the subsequent steps to select a president and appoint a prime minister, will be complicated by the absence of conclusive electoral results due to the proportional representation system. The report considered this process to be crucial not only for Iraq, but also for all major powers in the world in the coming years.
The report explained that there are significant stakes for the United States and China, as evidenced by the size and scope of their investments in Iraq’s main economic driver, the energy sector. It indicated that Washington lost much of its influence on the ground over time after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein, while China took advantage of this vacuum, with the help of both Russia and Iran.
He added that this shift in Iraq’s engagement with China rather than the United States has accelerated since 2018, following Washington’s withdrawal from the nuclear agreement with Iran, which uses Iraq as an arena for its “insurgency.” It further accelerated after the end of the US combat mission in Iraq in December 2021, coinciding with escalating tensions in the trade war between Washington and Beijing. These factors have prompted China to accelerate its investments in Iraq without significant restrictions.
According to the report, Chinese companies now manage more than two-thirds of Iraq’s oil production, control more than a third of its proven oil reserves, and hold controlling stakes in several vital oil and gas infrastructure projects, including ports and refineries.
In contrast, the United States and its allies, particularly Britain and France, have begun to counter this Chinese expansion by pumping massive investments into giant oil and gas projects, after years of hesitation due to corruption concerns. In this context, the report cited projects by TotalEnergies ($27 billion) and BP ($25 billion). At the same time, the report stated that Russia continues to play its role, as mapped out by Beijing, by deepening the rift between the federal government and the Kurdistan Region.
The report indicated that these conflicting pressures are weighing heavily on current Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, whom it described as the most likely candidate to retain his position. The report praised his ability to maintain a delicate and exceptional balance between the various forces without unduly disturbing any party.
The report found that al-Sudani has primarily adopted a pragmatic approach. Despite his affiliation with the Shiite bloc, he belongs to the most moderate of its three main factions. His approach has been characterized by small, consistent steps in several areas, including the addition of major energy projects with major powers, the implementation of new infrastructure projects for roads and refineries, and the fight against corruption. This has had a positive impact on the return of major Western oil and gas companies to work in Iraq.
The report quoted sources close to the Iraqi Ministry of Oil as saying that Western companies are now largely satisfied with elements of the current contracts, which had previously been a source of concern, particularly regarding transparency.
According to a prominent source within the ministry, “Many Iraqis view al-Sudani as a centrist figure within the Shiite bloc, more nationalistic than the Coordination Framework, which is close to Iran, and less religious than the followers of Muqtada al-Sadr.”
The source added, “These voters hope that the Sudanese electoral coalition (Reconstruction and Development) will secure enough additional seats—perhaps around 50—to have a decisive influence in post-election negotiations, whether in selecting the president or naming the prime minister.”
Despite the Sadrist movement’s boycott of the elections, the report indicated that many of the movement’s voters may be inclined to support al-Sudani’s moderate nationalist agenda, rather than the pro-Iranian forces within the Coordination Framework.
The report indicated that a number of Shiite factions remain ideologically, financially, and strategically linked to Iran, and some have direct ties to the Popular Mobilization Forces. However, the report quoted the source as saying, “The desire to continue this deep relationship with Iran has begun to decline, especially among Iraqi youth.” The report suggested that al-Sudani likely received support from Qais Khazali and Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq, despite former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s attempts to obstruct such support. The report noted that al-Maliki’s position appears to be tied to his personal ambitions to return to the premiership (or should we say ideas of a dictatorship).
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NECHIRVAN BARZANI: WE ARE EXPERIENCING A SITUATION SIMILAR TO THAT BEFORE2003, AND WE ARE APPROACHING THE MOST IMPORTANT ELECTIONS.
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani said that Iraq is currently experiencing circumstances similar to those the region experienced before 2003, while indicating that the upcoming elections are the most important and a gateway to a new phase.
Barzani explained in a dialogue session during the Middle East Forum (MERI) held in Erbil, that “the Kurdistan Region before 2003 was experiencing a situation similar to what Iraq is experiencing today, and perhaps we were not facing the current economic crisis in this way.”
He added, “The Americans convinced us at the time that a new Iraq would be built on the foundations of democracy and federalism, and we, as Kurds, especially the Kurdish leadership, the late Jalal Talabani, and President Masoud Barzani, did everything in our power to build this new Iraq.”
He emphasized, “Our hope was for an Iraq to be established that would end the suffering experienced by the Kurdish people over the past decades.”
Regarding the elections, Barzani explained, “The upcoming elections are the most important elections to be held in Iraq after 2005, and I believe that the components in Baghdad are also well aware of this issue, that problems must be resolved to maintain socio-political stability.”
He pointed out, “When we talk about elections, we remember that 2005 was a recent and important milestone in Iraq’s history, as it was during this year that a democratic system was adopted. A democratic system does not only mean holding elections every four years; it is a much deeper issue.”
He explained, “For example, when we see Haider al-Abadi, who was previously prime minister, come to Erbil today and deal with the people like an ordinary person, this in itself is a positive and significant thing that deserves appreciation. But we must ask: Is this enough on its own? The answer is: No, it is not enough.” He added, “Democracy is not a gift that can be given to a country. Rather, it is a culture, practice, and collective responsibility that arises from within society and is entrenched over time.”
He continued, “I believe the mistake made after 2003 was that some thought democracy could be given as a gift, when in reality, it is built and practiced through institutions, trust, and justice.” He pointed out, “If we are asked: Does the Kurdistan Region have problems? Yes, it undoubtedly has problems, but we also believe that the time has come to address these issues in a spirit of cooperation and understanding with Baghdad for a better future for all.”
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THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SENDS A “WAR MESSAGE” TO IRAQ: HINTS AT DECISIVE ACTION.
The US State Department issued a stern warning to Iranian-backed armed factions in Iraq on Thursday, vowing to act “decisively” to protect US interests.
A State Department spokesperson told Shafaq News Agency, “The designations of Iran-backed terrorist organizations simply make one thing clear: these groups use terrorism to attack Americans in Iraq in service of Iran’s interests, and have done so for decades. They also exploit Iraq’s economy to fund Iran’s terrorist activities around the world.”
The US spokesman indicated that “under President Trump’s bold leadership, the United States will act decisively to ensure the protection of American interests in Iraq and the region.”
However, the spokesman cautioned that “the United States is committed to its partners throughout Iraq who are working to build a truly sovereign, stable, and prosperous country.” He added, “The current administration is in constant communication with partners throughout Iraq and supports Iraqi actors who share the United States’ priorities and concerns.”
According to him, there are tangible economic achievements, saying, “Just today, a deal was signed between the Iraqi government and ExxonMobil to develop the Majnoon oil field, and recent US diplomatic efforts have led to the reopening of the pipeline between Iraq and Turkey.”
The US State Department spokesperson stated that “deals like these will deliver real and tangible benefits to both Americans and Iraqis, and are a testament to the partnership between the United States and Iraq.”
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AMERICA MOVES AGAINST THREE SHIITE GROUPS IN ADDITION TO THE RAFIDAIN BANK IN IRAQ.
(This is a BIG one! )
The US State Department said on Friday that the United States is targeting Kata’ib Hezbollah and Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq for their efforts to “undermine Iraq’s sovereignty.”
US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Piggott wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that the United States seeks to exert maximum pressure on Iran.
“We are targeting the IRGC-QF, which supports Iran’s regional terrorist partners and proxies, and two groups based in Iraq, Kataib Hezbollah and Asaib Ahl al-Haq,” he added.
“These militias are actively working to undermine Iraq’s sovereignty, weaken its economy, and launch attacks against American personnel and interests throughout the Middle East,” Piggott continued.
Meanwhile, US Republican Congressman Joe Wilson called on the Trump administration to include the Badr Corps, its leader Hadi al-Ameri, and the Iraqi state-owned Rafidain Bank on the list of armed factions targeted by sanctions.
This came in a tweet on the “X” website in response to what was published by the US State Department’s deputy spokesman, with Wilson stressing that “Iraq must be liberated from Iran.”
These statements come after the US Treasury Department imposed a new package of sanctions on Thursday targeting Iraqi banking figures and companies linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps and Kata’ib Hezbollah, including the Al-Muhandis Company, the economic arm of the Popular Mobilization Forces. The move, it said, aims to “dismantle the corruption and money laundering networks that enable armed groups to operate inside and outside Iraq.”
The ministry said in a statement, translated by Shafaq News Agency, that the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took action against individuals and companies “that help the Iranian regime evade US sanctions, smuggle weapons, and engage in widespread corruption within the Iraqi economy,” noting that the Iranian regime “relies on its Iraqi militia proxies to penetrate Iraqi state institutions and security services.”
According to the statement, these Iran-backed groups are responsible for the deaths of American citizens and attacks on US interests and those of its allies in the region. They also continue to weaken the Iraqi economy and monopolize public resources through illicit gain and corruption.
According to the Treasury Department, the new sanctions include Iraqi bankers, a commercial front company, a large economic entity linked to the Popular Mobilization Forces, and security personnel who operate spy networks for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps inside Iraq.
According to the statement, “Kata’ib Hezbollah, one of the most prominent factions of the Popular Mobilization Forces, established the General Engineer Company for Contracting, Agriculture, and Industry to provide economic cover for its activities.”
According to a statement by the US Treasury, the company, controlled by Kata’ib Hezbollah leader Abdul Aziz al-Muhammadawi (Abu Fadak), exploited government contracts to transfer funds from state institutions to commercial fronts, including Baladna Agricultural Investments Company, to finance the activities of armed factions and arms smuggling operations in coordination with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
The ministry confirmed that “General Engineer Company and Baladna Company were designated under Executive Order 13224 for their material and financial support to the IRGC and Kata’ib Hezbollah.”
The US Treasury statement also indicated that the sanctions also included three Iraqi bank executives accused of abusing their positions to benefit the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps and Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq. The statement explained that these officials exploited the Iraqi financial system to launder money, smuggle currency, and generate revenue for Iranian-backed terrorist groups.
He explained that among those sanctioned is businessman Ali Muhammad Ghulam Hussein al-Ansari, who used his influence over several Iraqi banks to generate millions of dollars for the Revolutionary Guards and Kata’ib Hezbollah. He added that he “provided financial services to Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq, including purchasing dollars and laundering money using forged documents to evade government oversight.”
The sanctions also included brothers Ali and Aqeel Muftan Khafif al-Bidani, who run a commercial bank linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. They are accused of laundering tens of millions of dollars and smuggling oil and drugs, in addition to exploiting Aqeel Muftan’s position as head of the Iraqi Olympic Committee for illicit financial purposes.
The US Treasury statement warned that “Kata’ib Hezbollah and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps have conducted coordinated operations to gather intelligence on US forces inside Iraq since the beginning of 2025.”
He explained that “Hassan Qahtan al-Saidi, a leader in the Hezbollah Brigades, led a spy network operating out of Baghdad, comprising members of the Popular Mobilization Forces, headed by his son Mohammed and Haitham Subaih Saeed, which was gathering information on US military movements for the Revolutionary Guard.”
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US SENATE UNANIMOUSLY ENDORSES REPEAL OF 2002 IRAQ WAR RESOLUTION
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than two decades later, Congress is on the verge of writing a closing chapter to the war in Iraq. The Senate voted Thursday to repeal the resolution that authorized the 2003 U.S. invasion, following a House vote last month that would return the basic war power to Congress.
The amendment by Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, a Democrat, and Indiana Sen. Todd Young, a Republican, was approved by voice vote to an annual defense authorization bill that passed the Senate late Thursday — a unanimous endorsement for ending the war that many now view as a mistake.
Iraqi deaths were estimated in the hundreds of thousands, and nearly 5,000 U.S. troops were killed in the war after President George W. Bush’s administration falsely claimed that then-President Saddam Hussein was stockpiling weapons of mass destruction.
“That’s the way the war ends, not with a bang but a whimper,” Kaine said after the vote, which lasted only a few seconds with no debate and no objections. Still, he said, “America is forever changed by those wars, and the Middle East is too.” Supporters in both the House and Senate say the repeal is crucial to prevent future abuses and to reinforce that Iraq is now a strategic partner of the United States. The House added a similar amendment to its version of the defense measure in September, meaning the repeal is likely to end up in the final bill once the two chambers reconcile the two pieces of legislation. Both bills also repeal the 1991 authorization that sanctioned the U.S.-led Gulf War.
While Congress appears poised to pass the repeal, it is unclear whether President Donald Trump will support it. During his first term, his administration cited the 2002 Iraq resolution as part of its legal justification for a 2020 U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassim Soleimani. It has otherwise been rarely used.
(I do not believe Trump will sign it until the Iranian militias are taken care of first inside Iraq. Please go read the couple articles on it. I told you that I was told this is one of the five items on the list that must be completed prior to any reinstatement of the dinar.)
Young said after the vote that he thinks Trump should “take great pride” in signing the bill after campaigning on ending so-called “forever wars,” especially because he would be the first president in recent history to legally end a longstanding war.
He said the vote establishes an important precedent.
“Congress is now very clearly asserting that it is our prerogative and our responsibility not only to authorize but also to bring to an end to military conflicts,” Young said.
The bipartisan vote, added to the larger bipartisan defense measure, came amid a bitter partisan standoff over a weeklong government shutdown. Young said the quick vote was an “extraordinary moment” that he hopes “will help some people see that we can still do consequential things in the U.S. Congress.”
The Senate also voted to repeal the 2002 resolution two years ago on a 66-30 vote. While some Republicans privately told Kaine that they were still opposed to the measure, none objected to the unanimous vote on the floor Thursday evening.
A separate 2001 authorization for the global war on terror would remain in place under the bill.
(Trump could use this authorization to go after Iranian backed militia inside Iraq and actually sign off on ending the 2002 resolution. See below.)
While the 2002 and 1991 resolutions are rarely used and focused on just one country, Iraq, the 2001 measure gave President George W. Bush broad authority for the invasion of Afghanistan, approving force “against those nations, organizations, or persons” that planned or aided the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.
Passed in September 2001, it has been used in recent years to justify U.S. military action against groups — including al-Qaida and its affiliates, such as the Islamic State group and al-Shabab — that are deemed to be a threat against America.
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