November 18, 2025 Edition Latest Mnt Goat Newsletter

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November 18, 2025 Mnt Goat News Brief

Guten Tag everyone:

Bringing you more news as we head through mid-November already.

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2 Corinthians 9:9

As it is written, “He scattered abroad, he gave to the poor, His righteousness endures forever.”

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.

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More news….

NEWSWEEK: THE SUDANESE MAN WHO WANTS TO MAKE IRAQ GREAT AGAIN

(Sound familiar?)

In an extensive report published by the American newspaper Newsweek, the spotlight was on Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, describing him as “the man who wants to make Iraq great again,” in reference to his ambitious vision to revive Iraq’s historical and cultural role on the international stage.

The newspaper stated that al-Sudani, who assumed the premiership following a political crisis that ousted his predecessor in 2022, has transcended being merely a “temporary solution” to become a pivotal figure leading Iraq through a critical juncture in its history. It added that the upcoming elections, in which more than 7,700 candidates are vying for the position, could determine his political future and his chances of leading the country for a second term.

According to the newspaper, Al-Sudani envisions Iraq as a future global hub for trade, investment, and innovation, basing his vision on its vast natural resources, latent human potential, and rich cultural heritage spanning thousands of years. During his interview with the newspaper at his office in the Presidential Palace in Baghdad’s Green Zone, Al-Sudani pointed to the Code of Hammurabi, describing it as “the first law of humanity” and an example of Iraq’s contributions to humankind.

Al-Sudani said: “Iraq is a great country, a homeland of civilizations for 7,000 years… This greatness is in the genes of Iraqis, generation after generation, and it is the secret of their resilience in the face of challenges.”

The newspaper concludes its report by noting that the elections will not be just another vote, but a crucial moment that could reshape modern Iraq and give it the opportunity to regain its prestigious position in the world, under the leadership of a man who believes that his country deserves to be great again.

More news….

TALABANI CALLS FOR EXPEDITING THE ENACTMENT OF THE OIL AND GAS LAW.

On Monday in Erbil, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Qubad Talabani, received a delegation from the US-Kurdistan Trade Council, headed by its president, David Tvorey. The two sides discussed a number of issues of common interest.

During the meeting, discussions focused on the mechanism for developing trade relations between the United States and the Kurdistan Region. With reference to the economic development process in the region, Qubad Talabani emphasized that “the Kurdistan Region desires that American companies have a larger and more influential role in this process, and expressed the readiness of the regional government to provide all forms of support and facilities in this regard.”

Another focus of the meeting was the oil and gas file, and the Deputy Prime Minister explained, “We are in favor of quickly passing the oil and gas law during the new session of the Iraqi Parliament, which will contribute to resolving the disputes between the region and Baghdad in accordance with the constitution and powers, and in a way that takes into account the special status of the Kurdistan Region.”

Talabani also stressed that “our priority is that the gas wealth should be used to serve the citizens and develop the industrial and economic infrastructure of the Kurdistan Region.”

(The Kurds have been the hold up all along in getting the law passed, now its parliament. But parliament does not yet have the bill from the cabinet plus they must now wait for the new session and the elections.)

STATUS OF THE RV

No! There is no RV or Reinstatement of the Iraqi dinar yet. There are NO newer smaller category notes issued or pictures even shown to anyone yet by the CBI and that includes the 10 and 50 categories. This is per my CBI contact.

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 so let the FACTS speak for themselves.  

I have some good news for everyone today. On my Wednesday call to Iraq I was told that we should look for more directions from the CBI to the citizens on how to switch out their larger notes for the lower denominations. My CBI contact refused to give me an exact date as to when the switchout would occur but my common sense says it is VERY close as the CBI is going to publish the directions for the switchout. I was also told to watch for the Al-Sudani government and the completion of it. I was also reminded to watch for further information about the accession to the WTO, which I was reminded would be a signal to us. Did we just get this WTO signal?  

I want to remind everyone what I was told years ago about the deep state and its take- down prior to the reinstatement. If you recall I told you there is a reset coming but this reset is based on first taking down the corruption in the government, it’s financial system of both the U.S. and Iraq. This will lead the way to a “reset”. If you care to listen to the recent prophecies from Julie Green today you can hear that this is close at hand than most think. Julie brings out a biblical reading in Genesis 11 verse 6-9. We can compare what happened back thousands of years ago to today. We keep seeing biblical events happening as decribed in the bible, over and over again. It’s as if God is playing it out all over again from ancient times. Nothing really changes, does it? Of course we are in more modern times and so the events and technology used are somewhat different, but the concepts still heavily prevail upon it. These are amazing times, biblical times, but you have to pay attention to see it and understand it. This is the reset connection to the reinstatement we are waiting for. We can not disconnect with the rest of the world in trying to determine when this is going to happen. If you truly want a date and a rate then you have to get involved.  

Remember that we have a tendency to think how everything will work in our minds and this may or may not match exactly how it will occur. We get dissappointed because our way and our timing did not pan out. So, we must just relax and let it play out on its own.  

The Iraqi Election Cycle….

In today’s news we see the results of the 11/11 election in Iraq. The coalition of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani achieved a major victory in the parliamentary elections held on Tuesday. Unlike in the last election of 2022 and the cleric Sadr win who had no desire to be the prime minister but won the majority, Al-Sudani wants to take a position of prime minister and again for another four years.

The Iraqi Federal Court, which has definitively now ended the parliamentary term and designated the current government as a caretaker administration. Iraq’s electoral commission, the Independent High Electoral Commission, released the final results and associated seat allocations from the November 11 Iraqi parliamentary elections on November 17. The Iraqi Federal Supreme Court must now ratify the results before the government formation process can formally begin.

The Shia Coordination Framework is debating whether to include Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al Sudani in the next Iraqi government, amid reports that Sudani may ally with Sunni and Kurdish political parties instead of Shia. I believe this change for Al-Sudani may come on the demand from the U.S. to rid Iraq of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards still remaining in Iraq post ISIS war.

JUST IN: As I write this Newsletter today, news just came in that Al-Sudani said seeking a second term “is not about personal ambition, but about fulfilling his responsibility to see through the mission“. During his first term Sudani had pursued policies vowing reconstruction and stability in Iraq.

In BAGHDAD News Today: Iraq’s incumbent Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani said Tuesday he had joined the country’s main Shiite alliance, the majority bloc that will nominate the next premier. The move by Sudani, who is seeking a second term as prime minister, gives the Coordination Framework alliance of Shiite factions an outright majority of 175 seats in the 329-seat chamber. The alliance will again decide the prime minister. Let’s pray this goes quick!

😊In the article titled “AL-HASHEMI: THE FORMATION OF THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT BE DELAYED MUCH LONGER… AND THE NEXT STAGE IS A TEST OF THE ECONOMIC REALITY.” We learn that amid a complex regional situation and increasing economic and political pressures, Iraq held parliamentary elections described as the most sensitive since 2003, as they came at a stage in which the features of the region are being redrawn between the major decision-making capitals, and under the eyes of international observers who were watching to see if the Iraqi democratic experiment was able to withstand the accumulating crises. I do not believe for a second that the IMF, U.S. or the World Bank would ever release the reinstatement of the IQD without a stable Iraqi government in place. Remember Stability and Security is needed, this is just reality folks. I don’t control Iraq and you don’t control it. So yes, this election was very important and pivotal to Iraq and our reinstatement too.

When the article refers to economic reality this statement is all telling. The momentum of the last fours years must not stop. These fours years must culminate in a reinstatement and then move to the next stage, as they keep referring to a next stage. What  is this next state then? Do they want Iraq to fall apart after seeing such progress over the last four years by Al-Sudani or so they want to continue the economic reality and keep going strong, thus allowing him to continue for yet another four years? We know the Development Road Project is in the making and will be huge. This will bring more and more Customs and Tariff revenues, which could rival the oil. Just announced new oil wells soon coming online that can double the oil revenues. Oh… what about the exports that are said to now risen by 50% of total revenues. Can it get any better? Yes, it can and will.

Next, I want to remind everyone that the taboo of the Iranian influence on Iraq is not going to be tolerated. The U.S. has said many times that Iraq WILL NOT be a proxy country for Iraq. What does “proxy country” mean? We will learn what this means by reading the article below. I have outlined some of what it means for you to help.

Let’s now take a peek at the latest news  on this subject matter of Iran proxies in the article pertaining directly to the election cycle from the U.S. titled “A US REPORT REMINDS IRAQI POLITICIANS OF THE TABOOS IN FORMING THE NEW GOVERNMENT. A US report on Sunday reminded that the main challenge in Iraq is preventing it from falling into the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s administration, should Iranian-backed parties be allowed to enter and pursue Tehran’s economic interests through them.

Here are many of the issues with this election and Iranian influence on it. I quote from the article: (This PMF issue really scares me)

• For this reason, the American report says, if “Washington sticks to this demand, the Shiites will have difficulty forming a government without al-Sudani .“

According to the report, Iranian-backed politicians sought to obtain important positions in previous governments in order to “strengthen their influence and access Iraq’s resources to enrich themselves, their militias, and Iran .”

• The report concluded by calling on the United States to define clear consequences to ensure that there is no place for “Tehran’s proxies” in the Iraqi government, adding that their presence in the government means “the Trump administration will have little chance of disarming the militias .”

• The report concluded that Washington must also convey to officials in Baghdad the message that negotiations to form a government should not include financial or economic gains for Iran or its partners as “compensation” for complying with the American embargo .

• According to the report, the Sudanese were assigned to the premiership in 2022, partly because of his willingness to establish a company affiliated with Iranian-backed militias to receive government contracts, referring to “Al-Muhandis Company,” noting that the United States, through the Treasury Department, has since imposed sanctions on this company .

He added that Washington must now use its influence to ensure that the negotiations do not lead to further economic agreements like these .

I bring you news like this to help you knowledgeable of what is really going on for Iraq in the background and not just some “hope-ium” from some so-called intel guru that is telling you about some every day / any day RV fantasy. Folks we must get ready for a disappointment too in that maybe these issues (remember the list of the five (5) main issues) that the US told Iraq must be resolved prior to any reinstatement. Will they be resolved in time for a January reinstatement? Already I would have thought that the project to delete the zeros and the swap out of the currencies would be implemented or at least in motion by now, but it is not. It is mid- November already.  Can they do it all in December?

A REALITY CHECK– Just because we get some amazing news from the CBI does not mean the U.S. is going to sign-off on the reinstatement so easily. The CBI must keep moving ahead regardless of other obstacles as there are many moving parts for Iraq to address. However, in the meanwhile to get to a January time frame, should everything else work out and it could very well work out at least the CBI will be ready.   

This is why the election is so important. Get it?

What else is in the news….

So, the rumors began from our recent news about removing the zeros. In today’s news we have two articles to clarify the CBI stance on the issue of a change in the rate of the dinar. I believe they are mainly talking about an “official” change in the rate change or not to bring about the project to remove the zeros. Remember that the CBI told us there would be NO CHANGE in the purchasing power of the dinar as result of this process of removing the zeros. As investors I tried desperately to explain what these statements meant and so today I want to clarify these two articles that just came out:

The first article is titled “A SOURCE CLARIFIES: THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE TO THE EXCHANGE RATE, AND THE CENTRAL BANK CONTINUES TO DEFEND IT”. It is from November 11, 2025. “A source clarifies – There will be no change to the exchange rate and the Central Bank continues to defend it. Some media outlets reported on a study suggesting a government plan to adjust the exchange rate in the future. However, it turned out that this plan, which was published in studies, did not originate from the central bank and dates back more than ten years.” This statement also confirms what the CBI told us that they do not plan to change the rate of the dinar one more time prior to removing the zeros. I know many of the so-called intel gurus keep telling you its going to be over a dollar when they conduct the project. This appears to be just rumors.

In the second article titled “THE CENTRAL BANK DENIES RUMORS OF A DINAR DEVALUATION.”  The Central Bank also denied on Tuesday (November 11, 2025) rumors of the dinar’s decline, “stressing that they were untrue and were not issued by any official body.” The bank’s media office stated in a statement that read “the Central Bank of Iraq denied the news circulating about the expected decrease in the value of the dinar to 4,000 dinars against the dollar, stressing that this information is incorrect and was not issued by any official body within the bank.” This of course was fantastic news.

The bank called on the media and citizens to rely only on official sources and to avoid being drawn into rumors aimed at creating financial panic in the market. Just so everyone knows the “official” rate of the Iraqi dinar is still 1320 not 1310 or any other rate you may have heard.

Let’s Talk WTO….

First, I want to remind everyone that my CBI contact just reminded me again on my call to Iraq over this past weekend of what she had said to me about the WTO. She said the information about the full accession process would be coming out just before the initiation of removing the zeros from the older notes and issuing the lower denominations. So, what did we just witness in the news? We just had a couple articles from the Iraqi news media on this subject matter. Is this the news she was talking about?

😊 Next, let’s take a peek at these articles. The first one is titled “STRENGTHENING IRAQ’S STEPS TOWARDS JOINING THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION”

The official spokesman for the Ministry, Mohammed Hanoun, stated in a statement to “Al-Sabah” that joining the World Trade Organization, which Iraq had submitted a request to through the Ministry, represents a strategic step towards full integration into the global economy and reflects the country’s commitment to reforming the economic and trade system in accordance with international standards.”

Here’s the best part of this article and I quote – “He noted that joining the organization obliges the government to implement an economic reform program, in addition to strengthening trade policy and improving the business environment, as well as creating favorable conditions for foreign investment”.  What foreign investment? Do you really believe the dinar could even stay at 1320 for very much longer? They know it and we know it that the pressure is on the CBI to do something about it and do it soon.

NO! I did not say that there is a formal WTO requirement to have a tradable currency on FOREX. I did however say countries do need a currency and Iraq has one. So this argument of the reinstatement does not hold up. However, let’s get real here. Why would we be reading about removing the zeros, going to re-peg to a basket of currencies and all the new economic reforms for Iraq, if they were not going to do something drastic to bring back the dinar and bring it back to its glory days?

Remember what they told us in a recent article titled  “THE IRAQI DINAR WITHOUT ZEROS: THE CENTRAL BANK OF IRAQ LAUNCHES A HISTORIC REFORM”. Yes, the CBI wants a rate from the past and that is why they call it “historic reform” get it? So what was the rate from the past they are aiming at. Well…they even told us in the article. Go read it again. As they have not had this coming of a sizable rate in the last thirty plus years. They are even aiming higher than $3.22 post 1991.  

😊The second article about joining the WTO is titled “GOVERNMENT ADVISOR: AMENDING THE COMMERCIAL AGENCY LAW SUPPORTS IRAQ’S REQUIREMENTS FOR JOINING THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION”. In the article we learn that the Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed on Sunday that “the Cabinet’s approval of the draft law amending the Commercial Agency Regulation Law would support Iraq’s accession to the World Trade Organization.” But why is this so important to the WTO?

I believe this is VERY IMPORTANT for two reasons. First this news is coming from Saleh and when he talks, I listen. Second, the WTO itself told us just about a year ago that they needed this amendment and that this was the last issue that was needed to drive to full accession for Iraq. WOW! WOW! WOW! So here it is…. Do you think that maybe the WTO gave Iraq the provisions to put into this amendment like they want all countries joining the WTO to adhere to certain criteria and have the laws in place. The WTO wants all members to be successful.  

Saleh told the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “The first amendment to the existing Commercial Agency Regulation Law represents an important legislative reform that enhances competitiveness, improves the quality of goods and services, and supports investment and integration into the global economy,” noting that “the amendment also contributes to building a more disciplined and equitable market, which will directly impact economic growth and consumer protection in Iraq.”

He added that “this amendment comes to address the gaps that appeared during the application of the law since 2017, whose main goal was and still is to promote and regulate commercial activity and improve the business environment in Iraq.”

I could go on and on repeating what is in the today’s article but I will sum it up in this statement and I quote from it – Saleh “he stated that “the amendment comes to support the state’s direction towards improving the investment environment and attracting global companies directly to the national market.”

Now tell me why would the WTO not want a tradable currency on the currency exchanges for Iraq prior to full accession or close to it’s timeframe?

If there was any negativity in this news about today it is about the fact that we just referenced two laws that will need to be passed in parliament, the Oil and Gas Law and first amendment to the existing Commercial Agency Regulation Law. Oh… but parliament is now disbanded due to the election cycle. Who will be the new representatives in parliament and who will be the new speaker? When will the next session begin? Yes, we are inching closer and closer to January.

In bringing you my commentary today on the RV Status section of the Newsletter, I always must make choices as to what to print. I try to keep the commentary to a minimum. I try to summarize as much as possible. I know you might find this hard to believe…lol..lol..lol.. 😊 I really do not want to ramble on and on. Already this Newsletter is too long… lol..lol..lol.. I try to quote from VERY important statements made in the news and then try to help my readers understand what was said and why. This is their words not mine. I only bring the news, not make it up. Get it?

How does it all lead us to the RV? Having said all this, I still encourage everyone to go read the full content of the articles for yourself and try to absorb it but concentrate on the important ones and important parts of them. I try to highlight them somehow. I know it’s a lot of information but if you study it, one Newsletter at a time, it won’t be so bad. If you do you won’t be asking me when the RV will happen, as you will see it just as I see it.

So, again I have to ask you as a reader of this analysis- What do you think is happening? Are they going to move ahead this time with removing the zeros or not? Will the reinstatement follow? Will you be rich?

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 brighter 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 Entire Collapse Of The Entire Deep State”

You can start watching the video at the 16:44 mark.        

Even bigger truth bombs and smoking guns are coming that the deep state democrats can no longer hide from.

“THE HEART OF YOUR ENEMIES’ FINANCIAL SYSTEM IN NEW YORK IS BEING RIPPED APART”

You can start watching the video at the 16:46 mark.  From Nov 9^th.     

We must realize that this may feel uncomfortable when it is happening but unless it does happen we will not find the financial independence we all want. Having this prophecy should give us comfort when this does happen and to know the final result in the long run will be good for the nation. When you see something happen to the Bronze Bull in Manhattan you will know the end is near.

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SILVER VAULTS RUN DRY AS SHORTAGE TRIGGERS PANIC. Physical silver not available to meet demand.

Okay so why is there a shortage of silver all of a sudden? There is a shortage because many investors who invested in silver only on paper are now wanting the actual physical silver. The procedure of buying without taking possession has kept silver relatively lower over many decades than what it should be. Silver should be at about 1/3 the spot of GOLD. Gold just hit $4,000 an ounce and technically silver should follow at about $1,000 – 1,300 an ounce.

Just this week silver finally broke over $50 an ounce and so what did our prophets tell us would happen next. They said a sudden rise in silver would happen. Will it? It’s happening now. Now investors are demanding their silver and there is not enough to meet the demand. Yes, it’s kind of like a panic for silver.  

Folks, this is not just precious metal dealers trying to sell you silver or gold. Listen carefully. What’s coming next? I am trying to help everyone that there is money to be made on other than currencies, such as in the dinar that we all sucked up in the past.  

15 THINGS TO DO IF YOU GET RICH ALL OF A SUDDEN

15 ASSETS THAT ARE MAKING PEOPLE RICH/RICHER

HERE’S HOW TO MAKE YOUR ASSETS INVISIBLE FROM CREDITORS

HOW TO LOOK PENNILESS IN THE PUBLIC RECORD

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How an LLC can actually work against you.  

Don’t have your personal name or address in any public record.

Are offshore assets or accounts really protected?

Are vortex trusts a scam for tax protection?

Don’t misuse a legal entity and take it to extraordinary measures, it won’t work.  

I really, really, really encourage everyone to watch this video and learn from it.

Now I know that many of you may have already researched getting a LLC or a Trust to protect your money against creditors and reveres law suits. But after watching this video today I feel you can learn even more and that there are some caveats that can really work to your benefit all depending upon the state you file your entity in. It’s just a matter of working with your attorney and help to guide them on what you want.

Basically, it all amounts to how much privacy a particular state is willing to give for a legal entity. Attorneys can research this for you but you have to find a good one willing to do it for you. What I am saying is you may think you are protected in a particular state and then find out later, when sued, that your records are not that protected from preying eyes after all.

Another key lesson I learned is it is much easier to use the entity instead of your own name and address from the very start and get it on the dead when you purchase a property or business, rather than have an attorney later try to fix it, after some damage is already done.

Listen carefully what these attorneys are saying….

5 STATES CUTTING PROPERTY TAXES TO ZERO

WHAT IS PRESIDENT TRUMP REALLY TRYING TO DO WITH DOSE CUTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT SPENDING?

A MUST watch for everyone concerned about the financial status of the United States and the mess it is in. How can it be fixed?

I think this video explains it very well and is common sense in terms for everyone to understand what is happening under the Trump administration. You may not like it if it impacts your pocket but what is the alternative?

If the U.S. does not get it’s financial matters in order, there will be no money for any programs including these freebie social entitlements too, get it? How stupid are these democrats to keep pressing for more and more entitlements. They are all just talk but do they really know what they are doing? Are they just wanting votes for control and power and willing to let the country go down the drain?

I don’t care how much you hate Trump, if not for him we would be doomed as no other presidents seem to have the convictions to help in the matter and take the hits for doing it. Trump simply is doing what is the right thing for America to save it from the globalist Marxist idiots.

Congressman Eric Burlison makes valid points in showingwhat the democrat party used to be in eliminating waste. How did it change so drastically? Oh… is it that the current democrat benefiting from the waste today so they want to keep it going?

WHY PRESIDENT TRUMP STOOD FIRM ON THE STOP-GAP BILL TO FUND THE GOVERNMENT PRESENTED BY CONGRESS.

The democrats wanted to have these kinds of discussions and so let’s have them. Let the TRUTH come out. Are they ready to hear it? Oh… here’s some TRUTH for ya.

THE TRUTH ABOUT ARGENTINA’S SO-CALLED ‘BAILOUT’ 

by John R. Lott Jr.,

Dems, media had their message, but what happened was actually a currency swap NOT A BAILOUT. It is something that is done all the time. Yes, this one was larger than most and much needed by Argentina.

Democrats keep claiming that Trump “gave away” $40 billion to Argentina, and many people are understandably upset. How, they ask, could the United States hand over money to a foreign country?

The problem is simple: the claim isn’t true. The U.S. didn’t give Argentina money. It entered into a currency swap – and the U.S. has actually earned a profit on the transaction.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) insists that “the administration is giving this money away to help Argentina’s hard-right president.” He argues, “If this administration has $20 billion to spare for a MAGA-friendly foreign government, how can they say we don’t have the money to lower health-care costs here at home?” Congressman Ro Khanna similarly warned, “It’s shameful that we gave $40 billion to Argentina instead of spending $9 billion to feed American families.”

Other Democrats, such as Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), describe the transaction as Trump “sending” money to Argentina and even call it a “bailout.” Fifty-four Democratic House members lodged the same complaint.

News outlets, such as The Washington Post, pushed the claims with headlines like “The U.S. just bailed out Argentina.”

But the U.S. didn’t give Argentina anything. It conducted a currency swap: The U.S. provided dollars, and Argentina provided an equal value in Argentine pesos. Saying we sent money to Argentina ignores a crucial fact: Argentina sent money right back to us at the same time.

The first $20 billion swap occurred on Oct. 9, 2025, when the exchange rate was 1,418 pesos per dollar. The second $20 billion swap followed on Oct. 20 at an exchange rate of 1,495 pesos per dollar. By Nov. 12, the rate had moved back to 1,420 pesos per dollar. So, on average, the pesos we got in exchange for the dollars were worth more now than when we bought them. As a result, the U.S. now holds more than $41 billion in value from the original $40 billion, yielding an impressive 2.6% return in just one month.

That gain outperforms the 1.7% return the same funds would have earned in the S&P 500 over the same period.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who negotiated the arrangement, predicted this outcome. With decades of experience as a remarkably successful currency trader, Bessent recognized the opportunity for the U.S. to stabilize a key partner while making a profitable financial move. This week, he publicly confirmed the result: “The U.S. government made money.”

But the swap didn’t just help the United States. It also helped Argentina during a politically sensitive moment. As Bessent explained on MSNBC, “We used our financial balance sheet to stabilize the government, one of our great allies in Latin America, during an election.” The swap provided breathing room for Argentina’s financial system, helped calm market volatility, and supported the peso. That stabilization, in turn, improved the value of the pesos the U.S. now holds – exactly the outcome an experienced trader like Bessent would expect.

In the end, the arrangement accomplished two goals at once: The U.S. earned a profit, and it supported a democratic response to economic pressure. There was no handout, no bailout, and no giveaway. The U.S. simply exchanged assets that were initially equal value. It was a strategic financial transaction that benefited both countries – and made U.S. taxpayers some extra money.

So, knowing all this then why do the democrats keep calling this a “bailout” when it clearly is not. They are desperate. They have nothing else but to pick on president Trump’s foreign policies and fill the news media with lies. They just can’t let go of the Trump syndrome of hatred.

WAS TRUMP CRIMINALLY INVOLVED WITH JEFFERY EPSTEIN?

Here is more FACTUAL information everyone needs to hear to dispel the democrat lies about Trump and Epstein. Aren’t you sick a tired of all the democrat lies? As I write this Newsletter president Trump just announced that he wants full disclosure of all Epstein files. Does this sound like someone trying to hide something?

I am getting a bit sick and tired of the mainstream news media supporting this false narrative about Donald Trump and Epstein. How about you? When will they do their own research and get their own FACTS straight. Oh… they can’t be that dumb, can they? They must have done some digging and so all the lies are intentional lies not just mistakes, as they will claim later when caught in their lies. Shame, shame, shame on them. Where is the consequence and penalties for lying?

TIME TO TAKE DOWN JAMIE RASKIN AND “IT’S ABOUT TIME”.

It wasn’t that long ago when we saw headlines like ‘Who’s Being Protected?’: Jamie Raskin Demands Republicans back release of Epstein files. Really? Okay Rascal Raskin here you go, but are you prepared for what’s coming your way too. Top Democrat Raskin’s illegal Epstein leak causes mass firings.

SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON DELIVERS REMARKS AFTER GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN ENDS

Please, please everyone watch this. We need to know the TRUTH. Remember that I am a democrat and I am ashamed at what my party did to this country not just the shutdown but over the last four years of the Biden administration.

TRUMP SIGNS FUNDING BILL, ENDING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

FETTERMAN IS ACTUALLY DOING IT…

Fetterman says his democrat party crossed the RED LINE with the demands in closing down the government. He says these people are lunatics. Watch, he is about to switch to the Republican party. The writing is on the wall in fact he many have done it already before I can finish this Newsletter.  

ILHAN OMAR IMPLICATED IN $250,000,000 MILLION FRAUD RING.

Yipes! That a lot of mulla! Let’s see how she wiggles her way out of this one….

THE MYSTERIOUS BARRACK OBAMA

Is barrack Obama a Muslim or maybe even a Hindu? If not, then why would anyone make this comparison to a Hindu god? In Islam, the most significant god of all things is Allah, who believed to be the singular, omnipotent and all-merciful creator of the universe. Islam teaches that Allah is the absolute one without a second, indivisible, and incomparable being, and he is the only one deserving of worship.

If you look carefully at this picture on the cover of Newsweek we can clearly see the global ideology standing out in our faces. It is scary. But many won’t see it that way. As these globalists want to control everything on the plant, yes they believe they will be the new god of all things. Yes, your life, your resources and in every country. We have already seen the blueprint in the European Union (EU) as they claim it was for economic benefit. Really? You only need to look at the results. They wiggled their way into control of all of almost all Europe with firing shot.

They have plans for you too under this ideology as their plan for global conquest will not and can not work without complete control of the Unites States. Some say the image on Newsweek is really a Hindu image of Shiva and it may very well be. But remember the true deep state global ideology has no god, it is godless. There is no place for god, as for them, man is the center of the universe and man makes his own destination and can control everything. It is believed that man, through his modern technology has the capability to control everything. Yes, we call this Atheism. These people have a very hard time believing in the next life in a different dimension. However, they are now also trying to break through the multiple dimensions with their science and so there are contradictions and there are many. It all comes down to control and anything that stands in their way is squashed. Some say its Marxist Communists ideas.

Yes, it certainly is and this is the ideology that is being used to convince the masses that this globalism is all so good for us. All you need to do is listen carefully to some of the democrat party politicians. They always refer back to the masses and how the masses are being abused and they their plans will make their lives better. They don’t understand capitalism and that through capitalism abundance and prosperity can flourish. If we carefully look at the democrat side we see high debt, looming foreclosures, shortages, etc. How does this better the citizen? Everyone, including the very wealthy are hurt. But its stand out clearly that it is not about helping the poor and underprivileged but rather about using these concepts to help themselves through control.   

If not now than in the future through future advances as man evolves they will conquer the earth. Yes, this does sound Satanic. There is no trust and love for the true God as for them He does not exist. The globalist only favor and use religious organizations when they are helpful for their cause and their cause is “complete control’ and with their control massive corruption as control breads corruption when it is taken out of the hands of the common citizen.  

You can break free from it but you have to be educated first of about their secret plan they are executing behind our backs. You can go review these plan right on the United Nations site and they are called UN Agenda 2021, 2030 and 2050. See if what you are now witnessing in our society with the crises after crises does not fit into their agendas.

This is not a conspiracy as you only have to look at the massive immigration of Muslims from the middle east Obama allowed into the U.S. and then under the Biden. As a Christian, I know Jesus warned us about worshiping the wrong gods and that there was only one God and it was our Father, his Father in heaven. You may say I am saying this just because I am a Christian but I say if you don’t believe me and perhaps you are not a Christian just look at the destruction that follows where ever Muslims go and settle. Look at the Jihadists organizations and what they are doing to the world. It this how you want to live? Look at the hate speeches and rallies in the US cities especially in Minnesota and Michigan Muslim taken over cities. What do you think they are attempting to do? How much longer must we let this go on before we wake up. Seems Americans have it so good they are always lazy in waking up to what is really going on around them. They make up excuses not to believe it.

AFP: SUDANI COALITION ACHIEVES MAJOR VICTORY IN IRAQI ELECTIONS

Agence France-Presse reported on Wednesday that the coalition of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani achieved a major victory in the parliamentary elections held on Tuesday.

An official close to the Prime Minister told   AFP   that the Development and Reconstruction bloc had achieved a remarkable success, while two other sources indicated that the list had won the largest parliamentary bloc with nearly 50 seats or more.

Sudani has emerged as a major political force in Iraq since coming to power three years ago, with the support of the Coordination Framework Alliance, which includes Shiite parties and factions close to Iran. This success comes in the context of a tense political landscape, where different blocs are seeking to form alliances to secure a stable parliamentary majority.

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SUDANI COURTS TRUMP: I WILL VISIT WASHINGTON WITH 50 IRAQI BILLIONAIRES

The newspaper quoted the Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani as saying that the Iraqi people have reached a point where they can no longer tolerate conflict, wars, and all these calamities.

Al-Sudani said that Iraqis want stability, security, and development, according to his government’s desire to establish a balanced political and economic approach that focuses on rebuilding the state and restoring citizens’ trust.

Al-Sudani indicated that any path that can enable the factions to move towards political or economic action and then relinquish weapons is a good and acceptable solution through their gradual integration into life

snippet from the article https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/world/middleeast/iraq-parliamentary-election-vote.html

Mr. al-Sudani presents himself as the ideal candidate for balancing between Iranian and American interests. He recently oversaw deals for Chevron and Exxon to develop oil fields in Iraq. In an apparent gesture to Mr. Trump, he wrote an essay in The New York Post promoting Iraq as an investment partner. He told The Times he would bring 50 Iraqi billionaires to Washington next month for an “Invest in America” conference, to show “harmony with President Trump’s course.”

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A SOURCE CLARIFIES: THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE TO THE EXCHANGE RATE, AND THE CENTRAL BANK CONTINUES TO DEFEND IT.

November 11, 2025

A source clarifies – There will be no change to the exchange rate and the Central Bank continues to defend it. Some media outlets reported on a study suggesting a government plan to adjust the exchange rate in the future. However, it turned out that this plan, which was published in studies, did not originate from the central bank and dates back more than ten years.

In this context, a source from the Central Bank confirmed on Tuesday (November 11, 2025) that foreign reserves remain at comfortable levels sufficient to cover imports and enhance the stability of the financial market.

The source explained that “the Central Bank continues to defend the current rate, and that the monetary and financial indicators in the country are stable and support this trend.”

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THE CENTRAL BANK DENIES RUMORS OF A DINAR DEVALUATION.

The Central Bank denied on Tuesday (November 11, 2025) rumors of the dinar’s decline, stressing that they were untrue and were not issued by any official body.

The bank’s media office stated in a statement that “the Central Bank of Iraq denied the news circulating about the expected decrease in the value of the dinar to 4,000 dinars against the dollar, stressing that this information is incorrect and was not issued by any official body within the bank.”

The bank called on the media and citizens to rely only on official sources and to avoid being drawn into rumors aimed at creating financial panic in the market.

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THE IRAQI DINAR WITHOUT ZEROS: THE CENTRAL BANK OF IRAQ LAUNCHES A HISTORIC REFORM.

 

(Mnt Goat: Article from the recent past)

Written by Dr. Subhi Jabara

Research and writing by: Dr. Subhi Jabara

The Central Bank of Iraq has officially confirmed that it is moving forward with its long-awaited “zero-zero” project, a massive financial reform that will fundamentally reshape the country’s economy and its standing on the global stage.

In a series of statements, the Central Bank Governor emphasized that the project is not mere speculation but a concrete initiative that has generated considerable enthusiasm and interest in international financial circles. This ambitious project aims to rename the Iraqi dinar by removing three zeros from its nominal value to better reflect the country’s growing economic strength. This move, which has been the subject of rumors for years, is currently under active development, with comprehensive studies and simulations having been completed. According to the Governor, the process will be gradual and meticulously planned to ensure financial stability while unlocking the currency’s true potential. 

For years, the Iraqi dinar has suffered from a decline in its nominal value as a result of decades of conflict and economic instability. The current exchange rate, hovering around an unofficial rate of 1,415 dinars to the US dollar, forces citizens to carry large amounts of cash for their daily transactions and complicates international trade and investment. The “zero-zero” project was designed to address this problem by simplifying the currency and aligning it with the country’s strong economic fundamentals, including robust oil revenues, expanding gold reserves, and deepening trade partnerships with global powers such as China, the United States, and the European Union. While the Central Bank has been careful not to commit to a specific timeline, the confirmation that the project has begun marks a pivotal moment for Iraq. This represents a transition from post-war recovery to a new era of economic independence.

Signs of Reform: How Will “Removing Zeros” Work?

The phrase “removing zeros” may sound alarming, but it is a standard monetary policy tool known as currency revaluation. It is not a confiscation of wealth, but rather a recalibration of the currency’s nominal value. In essence, 1,000 old Iraqi dinars will become 1 new dinar. Crucially, all prices, wages, and savings will be adjusted proportionally, ensuring that individuals’ purchasing power remains stable at the moment of the shift. The real shift occurs in the subsequent adjustment of the exchange rate.

The Central Bank has developed several scenarios, with internal studies predicting that the floating dinar could stabilize automatically at a value in the distant future between 3.22 and 4.25 dinars to the dollar. The governor clarified that these figures are not a declared rate but rather an indicator of the currency’s potential if it is allowed to float freely based on market demand and Iraq’s economic fundamentals. Two main paths are being considered for the next phase.

Economists close to the central bank indicate that both options remain on the table. The choice will depend on the government’s strategic priorities, whether it favors a gradual, market-driven adjustment or a swift and decisive reset.

Either path would trigger one of the most significant currency transformations in the modern Middle East. The economic driver: Why is now the right time for a stronger dinar? The timing of this reform is not coincidental. The Iraqi economy is at an evolutionary turning point. The country’s fiscal position has steadily improved, driven by several key factors: Strong oil revenues: As a leading producer in OPEC, Iraq’s steady oil revenues provide a stable foundation for its economy and strong support for its currency. Growing gold reserves: The central bank is actively expanding its gold reserves, a traditional safe asset that enhances monetary stability and international credibility. Deepening trade partnerships: Iraq has developed strong trade relations with major global economies, including China, the United States, and the European Union, diversifying its economic interactions and reducing its dependence on any single partner. Despite this strength, the nominal value of the dinar has been lagged, widening the gap between the official exchange rate and its true value. Each time Iraq’s GDP grows or its foreign reserves increase, this discrepancy becomes more pronounced.

The “zero-zero” project is the mechanism to close this gap, allowing the currency to finally reflect the country’s true wealth and economic progress. This reform is expected to have profound global implications. Revaluing the Iraqi dinar would:

• Boost regional investment: A stable and strong currency would make Iraq a more attractive destination for foreign investment, thereby fostering economic growth throughout the region.

• Reduces dependence on the dollar: By re-pegging its currency into a diversified basket of currencies or commodities, Iraq can reduce its reliance on the US dollar for oil settlements, a move with significant geopolitical implications.

• Inspires monetary reform: It could inspire neighboring economies to reassess their monetary structures, potentially triggering a wave of fiscal modernization across the Middle East. For Iraq itself, this is more than just an economic adjustment; It is a step toward a historic fiscal renaissance, signaling Iraq’s transition from post-war recovery to a future of economic independence and self-determination. A new chapter for Iraq: The way forward.

The central bank governor has emphasized that this reform is not a rash or hasty move; Every step is carefully measured, documented, and designed to maintain stability and public confidence. While the precise implementation timeline remains confidential, the confirmation that the project has begun and the preliminary studies are complete indicates that implementation is closer than ever. When the reform takes place, whether through a gradual float or a sudden restructuring, it will permanently alter Iraq’s fiscal identity.

The phrase “removing zeros,” as simple as it sounds, represents one of the most ambitious and complex financial engineering projects in the country’s modern history. The central bank is not just changing numbers; It is redefining how Iraq interacts with the global economy. The world is watching closely. The potential shift in the dinar’s value, with projections ranging between 3.22 and 4.25 to the dollar, has captured the attention of investors, economists, and governments worldwide. This is not just an economic story; it is history in motion. As Iraq stands on the precipice of this financial transformation, the message is clear: the nation is ready to transcend its past and write a new chapter of prosperity and strength.

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THE FRAMEWORK OUTLINES THE FORMATION OF THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT AND AWAITS AL-SADR’S STANCE ON A SECOND TERM.

It appears that the coordinating framework that includes the ruling Shiite political forces in the country, which secured the highest number of votes in the recent parliamentary elections, is seeking to resolve the formation of the next Iraqi government as quickly as possible and before the end of the constitutional deadlines specified in this regard.

However, there are some obstacles that may prevent progress in these efforts, most notably the issue of appointing a new prime minister, or proceeding with renewing the second term of the current Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, who topped the lists of candidates in obtaining the highest number of votes.

In this regard, a source within the framework revealed details of a meeting held by the Coordination Forces on Wednesday evening following the announcement of the preliminary results of the parliamentary elections. The attendees discussed some topics related to the elections and the distribution of tasks according to electoral and political weight, according to a well-informed political source.

The source explained to Shafaq News Agency, “The leaders of the framework forces held their first meeting last night after the announcement of the preliminary parliamentary election results, where important topics were discussed, including reaching an understanding on forming the government, determining the identity of the next Prime Minister, and the shape of future alliances.”

He added that the framework “set the general and specific guidelines for the political process in the country, without exceeding the constitutional deadlines, and it is keen to complete the government system before the specified dates,” noting that the issue of the premiership will be decided soon, especially since the initial results revealed the political and parliamentary weights of the framework’s forces and the overall coalition for managing the state.

The source did not rule out granting Al-Sudani a second term unless one of the influential forces moves against it, in reference to the position of the leader of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri Al-Maliki, adding that “most of the forces of the framework attended the meeting with the exception of the current Iraqi Prime Minister.”

He explained that the identity of the next prime minister will be determined after the legal ratification of the election results.

He concluded by saying that “the meeting also discussed the issue of understanding with those boycotting the elections (the Shiite National Movement led by Muqtada al-Sadr) and their role in the next stage, and knowing their position on the second term.”

On the ninth and eleventh of November, Iraq held special and general voting in the parliamentary elections for the sixth parliamentary session, as part of a democratic practice in the political process that emerged after 2003 through the overthrow of the former Baath regime by the forces of the United States of America and its allies.

On Wednesday evening, the Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq announced that the “Reconstruction and Development” alliance, led by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, had made significant progress in the preliminary results, achieving 1,317,346 votes in 12 out of 18 governorates. The Progress Party, headed by former Speaker of Parliament Mohammed al-Halbousi, came in second, and the State of Law Coalition, led by former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, came in third.

Regarding the Shiite Coordination Framework forces, the Reconstruction and Development Alliance of Sudani won 45 parliamentary seats, followed by the State of Law Coalition led by Nouri al-Maliki with 30 seats, and the Sadiqun Bloc led by Qais al-Khazali with 26 seats, while the Badr Bloc led by Hadi al-Amiri won 19 seats, and the State Forces led by Ammar al-Hakim won 18 seats.

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SUDANI TO THE EUROPEAN UNION: WE HAVE SUCCEEDED IN RESTORING THE PEOPLE’S TRUST AND WE ARE ADOPTING A REFORM PROJECT.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani expressed his gratitude on Thursday for the European Union’s efforts in monitoring the elections, stressing the success in restoring the people’s trust and adopting a reform project aimed at continuing reconstruction, building and development. 

The Prime Minister’s office said in a statement received by Mail that “Prime Minister Shia al-Sudani received today the European Union Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Clemens Zimmtner,” indicating that “the meeting witnessed discussions on strengthening and developing relations within the framework of cooperation between Iraq and the European Union by activating the provisions of partnership agreements and memoranda of cooperation, especially in the areas of investment, trade, energy and environment issues, in a way that achieves the interests of both parties in facing common challenges.” 

Al-Sudani said, “We thank the European Union for its efforts in helping Iraq monitor the elections, which were conducted smoothly and with an increased turnout, indicating the government’s success in restoring the people’s confidence in the political system. He pointed out that the government has adopted a reform project aimed at continuing reconstruction, building, and development, and meeting the demands of the Iraqi people.” 

Al-Sudani called on European companies to “participate in the development road project, by increasing cooperation and supporting the project, noting the importance of lifting the flight ban between Iraq and the European Union countries, as it constitutes an obstacle to the development of tourism and trade between the two sides.” 

For his part, the European Union Ambassador congratulated the Prime Minister on the successful holding of the parliamentary elections, praising the Iraqi government’s policy of avoiding the conflicts and wars that the region has witnessed, as well as its efforts in achieving economic and security reform and the water management file.

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AL-HASHEMI: THE FORMATION OF THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT BE DELAYED MUCH LONGER… AND THE NEXT STAGE IS A TEST OF THE ECONOMIC REALITY.

Amid a complex regional situation and increasing economic and political pressures, Iraq held parliamentary elections described as the most sensitive since 2003, as they came at a stage in which the features of the region are being redrawn between the major decision-making capitals, and under the eyes of international observers who were watching to see if the Iraqi democratic experiment was able to withstand the accumulating crises.

Despite the security and economic challenges, the electoral process proceeded smoothly overall, with a turnout described as stable, at a time when expectations were rising regarding the shape of the next government and its political composition.

Political analyst and director of the Baghdad Today news agency, Saif al-Hashemi, said that “the initial results announced by the commission were 75 percent in line with the political estimates and readings that preceded the elections, which reflects a state of relative stability in the voters’ orientations.”

He added that “the outlines of the next government are drawn up in advance, and the expected disagreements will not be about the nature of the formation as much as they will be about the selection of personalities within the ministries,” stressing that “the next government will be more of a consensus government than a majority government.”

Al-Hashemi explained that “the upcoming challenges facing the government will be primarily economic, including rebuilding infrastructure, improving living standards, and supporting the Iraqi dinar, while maintaining balance in Iraq’s regional and international relations.”

In this context, the Independent High Electoral Commission announced today, Wednesday (November 12, 2025), during a press conference followed by Baghdad Today, that the manual counting and sorting operations were identical to the electronic results by 99.93 percent, confirming that the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, led by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, topped the results in a number of governorates, including Babylon, Karbala and Basra, as the most prominent political force in the current electoral scene.

In contrast, the Azm Alliance, led by Muthanna al-Samarrai, emerged as one of the new rising forces after achieving remarkable results in Baghdad, Nineveh, and Anbar, indicating a shift in the balance of competition within the traditional Sunni camps, and giving Azm an advanced position in the negotiations to form the next government.

Al-Hashemi concluded by saying: “We congratulate the winners, and we congratulate the Iraqi people on this stable experience, and we hope that tomorrow will be better than today, and today better than yesterday.”

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A US REPORT REMINDS IRAQI POLITICIANS OF THE TABOOS IN FORMING THE NEW GOVERNMENT.

 
A US report on Sunday reminded that the main challenge in Iraq is preventing it from falling into the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s administration, should Iranian-backed parties be allowed to enter and pursue Tehran’s economic interests through them.

The report issued by the American “Foundation for Defense of Democracies” stated that the end of the voting does not mean that there will be a new government anytime soon .

According to the report translated by Shafaq News Agency, the election results did not lead to shocking conclusions, but they also did not result in a clear victory. Although the Reconstruction and Development list led by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani won more than 1.3 million votes, or about 11% of the total, this is not enough for him to rule alone .

The report argues that the challenge facing political leaders in power-sharing negotiations to form the new government will be “forming a coalition that does not make concessions on governmental and economic interests to Iran, because that could put Iraq in the crosshairs of the Trump administration.”

The report noted that “the Shiite parties obtaining about 187 seats in the House of Representatives represents a comfortable margin above the 165 seats required for a majority, despite the absence of Muqtada al-Sadr’s movement.”

Following the Sudanese bloc, among the Shiite forces and figures, came the parties of former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, Qais al-Khazali, whom Washington designated as a “terrorist,” and the leader of the Badr Organization, Hadi al-Amiri, as the report indicated that the three are “closely allied with Iran.”

The report also drew attention to the Kurdish context of the elections, noting that “the Kurdistan Democratic Party, which received about one million votes, decisively defeated its rival, the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, which received nearly half of this electoral support.”

According to the same report, “The Shiite coalition that led the last government, i.e. the Coordination Framework, is currently divided despite the strong numbers of the Shiite parties, indicating that the leaders of the Framework are considering the idea of ​​an electoral alliance that excludes the Sudanese party, which is betting on gaining a second government term, while leaders in the Framework are concerned that this may enhance its power and authority .”

The report noted that many in the Shiite forces disagreed with al-Sudani about the “balance approach” he follows between Tehran and Washington, and recalled what Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said recently about the Trump administration informing Iraqi officials that six militias supported by Tehran, designated by the US as terrorist organizations, cannot be part of the new government .

The report continued, “Al-Khazali’s political party, which is formally separate from the Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq militias, is included in this ban .”

For this reason, the American report says, if “Washington sticks to this demand, the Shiites will have difficulty forming a government without al-Sudani .”

According to the report, Iranian-backed politicians sought to obtain important positions in previous governments in order to “strengthen their influence and access Iraq’s resources to enrich themselves, their militias, and Iran .”

The report concluded by calling on the United States to define clear consequences to ensure that there is no place for “Tehran’s proxies” in the Iraqi government, adding that their presence in the government means “the Trump administration will have little chance of disarming the militias .”

The report concluded that Washington must also convey to officials in Baghdad the message that negotiations to form a government should not include financial or economic gains for Iran or its partners as “compensation” for complying with the American embargo .

According to the report, the Sudanese were assigned to the premiership in 2022, partly because of his willingness to establish a company affiliated with Iranian-backed militias to receive government contracts, referring to “Al-Muhandis Company,” noting that the United States, through the Treasury Department, has since imposed sanctions on this company .

He added that Washington must now use its influence to ensure that the negotiations do not lead to further economic agreements like these .

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AN ADVISOR TO THE PRIME MINISTER OUTLINES A ROADMAP FOR ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION IN IRAQ.

The Prime Minister’s Advisor for Financial Affairs, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, said that the Iraqi government assesses its ability to diversify sources of income as a long-term strategic challenge, especially since oil accounts for nearly 90% of public revenues and half of the gross domestic product, and its export revenues represent the country’s foreign inflows, stressing that excessive dependence on oil makes the economy fragile in the face of fluctuations in the global energy market.

Saleh added to Al-Furat News Agency that: “Progress in this field still faces structural and institutional obstacles, despite it being one of the basics of implementing the government program that was approved by the House of Representatives in October 2022, as economic diversification in the fields of energy, industry, tourism, digital services and agriculture has taken center stage in the work of the executive authority and the approved draft laws.

He pointed out that the government’s strategic framework and political will were formulated through the roadmap launched with the National Development Plan (2024–2028), and in accordance with the data of Iraq Vision 2050, all of which point to strategic objectives for diversifying the economy and building highly cohesive non-oil sectors (agriculture, renewable energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and the digital economy). He explained that the availability of these plans is important but not sufficient without rigorous, continuous, and sustained implementation that transcends electoral cycles.

He explained that “the goal of the partnership between the state and the private sector has become the first strategic buffer that protects the country from its dependence on a single resource, noting that the diversification policy was launched strongly from the single oil sector itself by manufacturing crude oil and converting it into derivatives and products, towards replacing imports of oil derivatives and being satisfied with the national product after operating giant refineries, and the future direction towards exporting oil products with high added value, which is a first step that will provide between 3% to 5% direct and immediate space in diversifying the gross domestic product in one go, and this path is running in the digital services sector, agriculture, tourism and others in cooperation with the private sector.”

Saleh identified the current path towards containing the financial and real deficit in the macroeconomy, as follows:

• First: Giving priority to investment in productive infrastructure immediately, especially the electricity generation sector (solar projects and gas investment), making qualitative shifts in water and transportation management, and proceeding with logistics infrastructure projects that link the agricultural and industrial sectors to regional markets, as they generate sustainable employment and reduce the cost of business. Modern solar energy projects represent a practical example of reducing spending and strengthening sustainable economic growth.

• He added, “Work is also underway to reform public sector companies and government institutions by increasing efficiency through restructuring energy, ports and railway companies, improving governance mechanisms and involving the efficient and productive private sector in what are called Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).”

• He also stressed the importance of “enhancing non-oil revenues by expanding the fair tax base, adopting a productive tax policy based on improving the collection of taxes and customs duties, coordinating fair tax policies without harming the incentive for investment and production, and improving property and land rules to attract industrial and agricultural investment within the framework of national development plans.”

• Saleh continued, “Governance and digital investment in successful macro-administration remain important assets in accelerating economic diversification, especially adopting mechanisms for evaluating and holding public projects accountable by adopting what is called the Project Evaluation Portal (CPMS) to evaluate the economic, social and environmental feasibility before the start of funding, and performance indicators linking spending to achieving tangible results within a systematic long-term approach to implementing the principles of program and performance budgets, which should be expanded and adopted gradually in cooperation between planning, financial and oversight bodies to achieve the goals of sustainable development and financial strengthening of the country.”

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GOVERNMENT ADVISOR: AMENDING THE COMMERCIAL AGENCY LAW SUPPORTS IRAQ’S REQUIREMENTS FOR JOINING THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION

The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed on Sunday that the Cabinet’s approval of the draft law amending the Commercial Agency Regulation Law would support Iraq’s accession to the World Trade Organization and improve market efficiency by reducing prices and raising the quality of goods, as well as supporting investment and integration into the global economy.

Saleh told the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “The first amendment to the existing Commercial Agency Regulation Law represents an important legislative reform that enhances competitiveness, improves the quality of goods and services, and supports investment and integration into the global economy,” noting that “the amendment also contributes to building a more disciplined and equitable market, which will directly impact economic growth and consumer protection in Iraq.”

He added that “this amendment comes to address the gaps that appeared during the application of the law since 2017, whose main goal was and still is to promote and regulate commercial activity and improve the business environment in Iraq.”

He explained that “the motives for the amendment are directed towards important axes, including addressing cases of actual monopoly by some commercial agencies in key sectors such as sensitive devices, consumer goods, and others, as well as the need for more precise regulation of the relationship between foreign companies and local agents in accordance with international standards, with the necessity of raising the level of transparency and disclosure in registering agencies and documenting their contracts,” noting that “all the contents of the amendment are consistent with the need to protect the consumer from substandard goods and weak after-sales services, as we have explained, which drain the consumer and the national economy.”

He stated that “the amendment comes to support the state’s direction towards improving the investment environment and attracting global companies directly to the national market.”

He stated that “the most prominent aspects of the amendment are based on opening the field to greater competition between agents and preventing disguised monopolies, tightening registration and auditing procedures for commercial agencies through the Ministry of Commerce, in addition to clearer and stronger regulation of contracts between the local agent and the foreign supplier, which enhances the rights of both parties, and obligating agents to higher standards of quality, warranty and maintenance, as well as strengthening governmental and tax oversight and digitization in agency procedures, and providing an important entry point towards building a competitive and fair market away from the dominance of closed agencies, and supporting the requirements for the country’s accession to the World Trade Organization by enhancing transparency and competition.”

He added that “amending the law also leads to strengthening national supply chains, encouraging local manufacturing, and establishing a stable and attractive legal environment for foreign direct investment that is consistent with global quality standards in developing the business environment, which is the focus of the World Bank and international trade and economic organizations.” He pointed out that “the implications of amending the existing Commercial Agencies Regulation Law are embodied in providing important economic pathways, foremost among them improving market efficiency by reducing prices and raising the quality of goods as a result of increased competition, in addition to attracting new international companies and brands to the Iraqi market, reducing the restrictions imposed by monopolies, stimulating local investment in the fields of distribution, logistics and commercial services, in addition to protecting the consumer and providing better products with more committed after-sales services, and increasing state revenues by controlling tax compliance and regulating import operations.”

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STRENGTHENING IRAQ’S STEPS TOWARDS JOINING THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION

The Ministry of Trade has adopted steps aimed at enhancing Iraq’s chances of joining the World Trade Organization, stressing that it has made great progress in supporting local products and strengthening the private sector to meet the needs of local markets for various products. 

The official spokesman for the Ministry, Mohammed Hanoun, stated in a statement to “Al-Sabah” that joining the World Trade Organization, which Iraq had submitted a request to through the Ministry, represents a strategic step towards full integration into the global economy and reflects the country’s commitment to reforming the economic and trade system in accordance with international standards.

He noted that joining the organization obliges the government to implement an economic reform program, in addition to strengthening trade policy and improving the business environment, as well as creating favorable conditions for foreign investment, pointing out that the ministry is working in coordination with relevant authorities to take the necessary steps to complete the accession process.

Negotiations for Iraq’s accession to the organization began in 2004 and stopped in 2008. An informal meeting was held in 2017, while a third meeting was held on June 18 of last year.

Hanoun explained that the necessary procedures include reviewing existing trade legislation to determine its compatibility with WTO agreements, as well as enhancing the investment environment by streamlining procedures and removing obstacles to the movement of goods and services. He also emphasized the importance of strengthening the competitiveness of the private sector and improving the quality of national products. He affirmed that the country has made significant progress in this area by supporting local production, particularly grain, which has become a focus of interest for neighboring countries. Furthermore, he highlighted the importance of strengthening the role of the private sector as a partner to the public sector in meeting the needs of local markets. The ministry spokesperson stated that Iraq’s accession to the WTO will increase export opportunities for local products by establishing an international market for them. This will also attract foreign investment and bolster international confidence in the Iraqi economy, while the ministry remains committed to ensuring a balance between the interests of the local market and protecting domestic products. National.

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DHI QAR: ANNOUNCEMENT OF A NEW BATCH OF COMPENSATION CHECKS UNDER ARTICLE 140

 
The Committee for the Implementation of Article 140 of the Constitution announced today the release of a new batch of financial checks for beneficiaries of compensation, calling on citizens whose names are listed in the attached lists to visit the committee’s office in Baghdad to receive their previously issued checks before their expiry date.

The committee stated in a press release received by Nasiriyah News Network that the current batch includes 103 bank checks ready for disbursement.

It emphasized the necessity for applicants to bring the required documents, which include valid and certified legal powers of attorney for 2025 with a barcode, a copy of the 2025 inheritance certificate, two copies of the identification documents for all
heirs, and two personal photographs for each heir.

The committee stressed the importance of expediting the application process to ensure the checks are disbursed within the legal timeframe and to avoid the loss of rights due to the checks’ expiration.

(Let there be no questions whether Article 140 has been in effect. Let’s please stop all this nonsense that it has not. Done! Why else would they be paying out  if it was not in effect? You tell me…. 😊)

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