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January 20, 2026 Mnt Goat News Brief
Guten Tag everyone:
If I were you, I would not be a worry wort about the RV. We all should be VERY confident that this event is on its way and is just a matter of cleaning up a few issues remaining about the STABILITY and SECURITY of Iraq. Let’s talk about these issues again today.
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STATUS OF THE RV
I certainly hope that no one took my last Newsletter as doom & gloom. As we progress through this RV saga over the years we seen what has to be done in Iraq, but we tend to ignore it because we hoped it would just go away and the RV would happen in spite of it all. We didn’t want to face it and just hoped that it will not affect the RV. Also many of these so-called intel gurus filled your minds with gobble-goop.
Many of these issues I have pointed out with the help of my CBI contact. Remember the list of the five (5) main issues facing Iraq? Now we are seeing them all playing out and coming to roost? I will even call them ‘critical’ at this stage of Iraqi development. Why do I say critical and what does critical mean?
When I say critical, I am meaning more on the side of Iraq being successful as a nation and a financial powerhouse. For over a decade now the US, IMF, BIS and World Bank have praised Iraq for it’s potential and progress so far. Okay, so now the baby is born and so will it learn to walk on it’s own?
These five main issues are the issues holding Iraq back. The GOI must catch up to the CBI. Heck, the world is only going to wait so long and then this opportunity is going to pass right by Iraq. It will be very difficult to catch up again.
I am talking about the demand for oil and alternatives to energy sources that are quickly coming to replace the use of this “liquid gold” in the ground. God is going to have one last laugh about this oil and the greed associated with it. Trust me on this one, it’s coming. So, how many chances is Iraq going to get to make it right? When will they put aside sectarianism, corruption and unite to do what is good for the nation as whole and put aside personal greed. There will always be outside enemies who will see fit to corrupt Iraq, but this is where the strength of any nation’s citizens comes into play. Can the nation’s people unite and fight these entities?
On this note, God has told us this RV would occur many times through His prophets. I presented these prophetic words to you many times. But it didn’t happen yet, and this does not mean it won’t. God gives us humans the gift of choice (free will) and without it we would just be controlled slaves on the planet. So, choices in Iraq have been made by people and people run the government. People can change or be diverted. Will they now make the right choice at this critical junction in their history?
When we see what Trump is trying to do for Iraq, and the entire middle east too, we realize these issue have been there all along although no other US president cared to address them. Feel free to go back to my 9/16 Newsletter and catch up on these five (5) critical issues. What did I say back then? What have we been hearing in the news. Yes, any important news worth paying attention to is now almost exclusively about these issues.
- Banking System Reform
- Expulsion of the PMF from Iraq
- Pass the Oil and Gas Law (HCL)
- Controlling the Parallel market vs Official CBI rate (controlling dollars)
- Collection of these stashes of currency outside the banking system
There is not a lot of news from Iraq this period. Most other news is just rhetoric and nonsense from the news channels trying to sway public opinion towards Nori al-Maliki again or away from the reinstatement. We know this tactic is not going to work out for the Planters peanut head guy. Note the resemblance…lol..lol..lol..

We are still waiting for the announcement of the candidates for the presidency of Iraq. Following filling this position, I am told the new prime minister will be announced shortly afterwards.
😊 Again, we get news of how the US is working on handling the PMF militia in Iraq. In article titled “SAVAYA DISCUSSES WITH US LEADERS THE INFLUENCE OF IRANIAN-BACKED FACTIONS IN IRAQ” we learn the US President’s envoy to Iraq, Mark Savaya, reported on Monday, just yesterday, that he held a meeting with the Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, and the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, regarding Iraqi armed factions supported by Iran and their associated networks .
The meeting “highlighted the importance of maintaining and strengthening the Iraqi government’s efforts over the past year to secure the borders, combat smuggling and corruption, and enhance state authority .”He indicated that he is “committed to uncovering and prosecuting violations wherever they are found, achieving stability in Iraq, and ensuring its security, in service of Iraqi sovereignty and the well-being of the Iraqi people,” stressing that “the Iraqi people will make Iraq great again.” Opps, there’s those two words again – stability and security….
😊Then later we get the second article on this topic titled “PREDICTIONS REGARDING SAVAYA’S PLAN: CLOSING ALL BANKS EXCEPT FOR FOUR… AND TARGETING REBEL FACTIONS”. Since assuming his post about three months ago, the US envoy has declared a hardline stance against groups cooperating with Tehran and armed factions. However, information circulating in Baghdad suggests the formation of a new relationship between Savaya and the “coordination framework” in its “disarmed” version.
“During the height of the unusual US escalation against Iran, contacts described as “strange and rare” were recorded, involving Iraqi groups that had declared their disarmament attempting to mediate with Tehran for the release of Western detainees. Political sources say that this new relationship will have “scapegoats,” namely the few remaining factions that refuse to disarm and relinquish their military and economic capabilities.”
Then the third and what I believe is the most important article titled “SUDANESE: WE HAVE UNANIMOUSLY DECIDED ON THE ARMS CONTROL LAW AND ARE NOW STUDYING THE IMPLEMENTATION MECHANISM”. During his meeting with the ambassadors of the European Union countries accredited to Iraq, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani affirmed that the principle of restricting weapons to the state enjoys national consensus and has become acceptable and universally accepted.
He pointed out that the discussion now revolves around the timing and implementation mechanism. So, this is fantastic news for us today! 😊 Just be patient as they are working through these issues of Iranian influence in Iraq with the PMF.
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What else is in the news?
An interesting article pops up, again about the stashes of currency outside the banking system. The article is titled “CENTRAL BANK OF IRAQ: CURRENCY IN CIRCULATION RISES TO MORE THAN 93 TRILLION DINARS”. We must ask ourselves why the CBI keeps hounding on this issue? These trillions of dinars they say 80% of them are outside the banking system. This is critical for needed liquidity in the banks.
In the article the author points out that the issued currency is the money that the state prints and issues through its central bank for the purpose of circulation, and it includes banknotes of various paper and metal denominations circulating outside the vaults of the central bank. Of course, there are no coins of currency circulated but I think the author was just trying to be clear on what the definition is and it could be fully someday. No harm!
The bank explained that the high volume of currency in circulation and its scarcity in banks means that citizens resort to hoarding money instead of depositing it in banks, which is an unhealthy phenomenon.
I have heard from my CBI contact on a call to Iraq last Saturday that the last stage of testing is almost completed on the software for the digital dinar. So, when it is ready and the GOI has completed its tasks, we can expect to see the collection of the three zero notes and the issuance of the new lower denominations. I asked for a timing of this event and she said to follow the election cycle. So, I now believe there are two events linked to kickoff of removing the zeros and that is the digital dinar and the election cycle.
I was also told that the CBI still plans to move ahead before the end of January 2026 with removing the zeros. That gives us less than two weeks and I believe this is overly optimistic. We have seen this target move before from September then to the end of December and now the end of January. The GOI will need time to daft the new law to combat Iranian-backed factions. Also, parliament will have to pass the Oil and Gas Law as well as this new arms legislation. But first we need Al-Sudani back at the helm and a fully functional new (or old) cabinet. We may not even get this last part done before two weeks. Do you think this is all going to happen in just two weeks? I don’t!
What you think?
😊 I want to cover one last article today. It is titled – “SIX MEASURES TO PROTECT GOLD AND REGULATE ITS MARKET: MAZHAR SALEH EXPLAINS IRAQ’S VISION FOR NATIONAL WEALTH”. The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, outlined six key measures on Monday to regulate the gold market, noting that the Gold City project is a strategic initiative to protect one of the nation’s greatest assets. We all should know about this gold city project as I presented the article on it when it was first proposed.
Saleh called for “a comprehensive reform of the gold market system, through the adoption of a unified and mandatory Iraqi mark that includes (carat, testing authority, and year of mark), while criminalizing the trading of unmarked gold,” stressing “the importance of strengthening oversight through field testing using modern technologies such as (XRF), which reveals the truth about gold immediately without causing any damage to the pieces.”
The financial advisor added that “the next stage requires regulating gold smelting and import operations through workshop licensing and tightening border inspection, as well as establishing a national register for gold traders and adopting unified official invoices to reduce undocumented trading,” noting that “empowering the consumer through awareness campaigns and effective reporting mechanisms represents a fundamental pillar in this system.”
I personally believe that the new digital dinar will be asset backed and a great percentage of it will be backed by gold. Iraq along with the US will be going back to t he gold standard. In today’s prophetic words once again, God tells us of the new financial system and how it will work and be backed by gold. No longer a fiat system when the printing presses can just print unlimited dollars. When will all this happen? Of course I do not have a crystal ball, but I can say from listening to the prophecy today it is very near. For instance, the prophet Julie Green today talks about silver hitting $100 an ounce as a benchmark, then when the gold standard is announced it goes crazy. Gold spot already closed at $91 last week. Yes, if fluctuates up and down but we are looking at trends. It eventually settles higher and higher at these spikes take it again and again. Please check out my post-RV Investment Section in the blog. I clarifies what is happening with silver.
What will this new year bring?
More than ever, we need to tune into the prophets during this new year! This is said to be the great year of the breakthrough in many aspects. Many of these past prophecies have yet to be fulfilled. They are now being repeated time and time again in prophetic word. What does this mean. I am told this means they are very close to fulfillment. Let’s see what the new year brings. Remember God’s prophet Kim Clement told us the Iraqi dinar and the middle east would change drastically. Can you see it now when Iran falls?
God uses his prophets in time of trouble. If you don’t think this nation and the world is in trouble – THINK AGAIN! If you can discern the fake from the good prophets, you can tie into something wonderful to guide you. But be careful there are many charlatans out there and we have witnessed these many bastards already in the IQD RV intel standpoint. Prayer also helps as it lets God know you are affirming as a human being what he is doing. You are essentially saying THANK YOU and please continue! These prophecies give us hope and comfort to know some higher power is looking after us. I have tried to bring you what I believe are some of the legitimate prophets for clarity. I hope they are giving you encouragement to stay focused on the TRUTH.
We pray-
- Let it be a year of more EXPOSURE of corruption and just as important, ACCOUNTABLITY for those involved. God says JUSTICE will triumph.
- Let it bring a truly sovereign Iraq, United States and all other nations who embrace freedom, liberty and justice.
- Let it bring the great Wealth Transfer, with Happiness, Abundance and Prosperity.
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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 Debt Clock Will Be Shut Down”
Go to the 12:04 mark. From Jan 10th.
This one again has so much meaning for us dinar investors. Pay Attention!
“Martial Law Is Coming Shortly: Last Warning”
Go to the 39:49 mark. From Jan 16th while giving morning prayers.
Please don’t miss this one! Everyone should be physically and mentally prepared for what is about to happen. This may mean shutting down the internet for a couple of days. This means no credit cards or social media. Do you have enough cash on hand, if needed? Keep your gas tanks filled and food stocks supplied.
Fr. DON BOSCO EXPOSED THE DARK SECRET BEHIND ISLAM
— And the Truth the World Forgot about the so-called Muslim religion. Fr.Don Bosco, also known as John Bosco, was an Italian Catholic priest and educator, born on August 16, 1815. He founded the Salesian Society in 1859 to help disadvantaged youth, particularly boys, through education and community service. His teachings emphasized lovekindness, and the importance of education for young people, making him a beloved figure in Catholicism and a patron saint of youth. Don Bosco was canonized in 1934.

THE U.S. HAS ONLY ONE SET OF FEDERAL LAWS
If you want to change the law you must go through the legislative process. STATES CAN NOT RANDOMLY DECIDE TO DISOBEY FEDERAL LAW, it would be a breakdown of an orderly society and chaos would prevail which we are seeing in sanctuary cities. States are not an “island” and are part of the United States of America. Any governor or mayor who apposes these Unites States should resign or be impeached and banned from politics.
White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller explains how federal law applies regarding Minnesota and illegal immigration. This mass migration scheme of the democrats is for votes and they only way they can stay in power. They are upset that Trump sees through the scheme and is shutting it down. Why not just have FREE elections and let the citizens decide. Yes, legal, bonified citizens voting because this is what the US Constitution says and the U.S. is a Constitutional Republic.
TRUMP’S NEW PLAN TO STOP THE ICE RIOTS
CLINTONS IGNORING SUBPOENA TO TESTIFY BEFORE CONGRESS
Are They Really In Trouble For Ignoring a Subpoena?
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE LATEST FEDERAL RESERVE ISSUE
I can hear lots of different stories by the mainstream news media and also from the chairman Powelll himself on this subject matter of a $1 BILLION waste in Federal Reserve on cost overruns on a renovation project. But what is the real story and TRUTH behind it all. We need to ask the question of what happened and how this situation evolved. Is it really all just about head-butting of personalities?
It is important to know the entire TRUTH and not bits and pieces of it, the ones the liberal fake news wants you to only hear. The liberals will try to paint a picture to distract you from learning what really happened and feed into their narrative of Trump tyranny again. Basically, the deep state needs the Federal Reserve as it is part of the conspiracy to bring the US down that began decades ago. But let’s focus on this current issue and get to the bottom of it today. You see, I believe it is situations like this one and there will be many more, that are the precursor of events that will be the ultimate demise of the Federal Reserve. In other words, these situations are the proverbial straw that will break the camel’s back and end the Federal Reserve once and for all.
It is VERY clear to me this is a battle for power, a power struggle for control from the Federal Reserve vs the Federal government. Who will win this battle?
HERE IS THE VIDEO THAT PIRRO REFERENCES:
Why did Powell do such a video? Is he trying to get the American public on his side of this issue? Is he telling the entire truth of what happened. Now that you do know what happened from attorney Pirro herself (see above video). Is he lying? How honest of a guy is he?
FBI & ICE RAID MINNEAPOLIS SOMALI MAYOR’S OFFICE — 9700 POUNDS OF DRUGS & $440M SEIZED
Let’s get this straight. The Samali Congresswoman, then a Senator and now the Samali mayor all found deep connected with corruption. No wonder our President Trump wants the Samali’s out of the U.S. I totally agree. So we can clearly see there is much more to the open border policy of the democrats than just to rig the voting.
This Minnesota corruption is unbelievable, but true.
HOW RADICAL ISLAM TURNED IRAN FROM PARADISE TO A HELL HOLE
WILL TRUMP INVOKE THE INSURRECTION ACT ON MINNESOTA?
Governor Tim (tampon) Waltz presses the race button in another attempt to get rid of ICE agents in Minnesota. But the fun is not yet over, in fact it has just begun.
Why would he want ICE out of his state when they are rounding up illegal immigrants, gang members and finding stashes of illegal drugs? Does this seem weird to you? Oh… did I mention the daycare fraud with over $8 billion (and climbing) in stolen Covid funds and Medicare fraud?
Is he trying to hide yet more of what they could possibly find?
Where was Waltz when all this corruption was going on? Why did he not do anything about it. Instead, he pushed for defunding the police after the Floyd incident that set the stage for all this. Opps, this sounds more and more like ‘conspiracy’ to me. Does this all make any common sense to you. This reeks of corruption. Will he be impeached and forced to step down?

I have created a brand-new “Post RV Workshop” page in the blog. I included my own personal tips on investing post-RV and also organizing and protecting your estate. Here is the LINK. Going forward I will only post new and exciting information and opportunities here on the Latest Newsletter as they come along. Later I will transfer it to the ‘Post RV Workshop’ page in subsequent Newsletters for your future reference.
Just so you know I absolutely DO NOT adhere to high-risk investments where you can lose it all in a flash. Look at it this way – you are going to have all this money. Most of us investors waited decades for this RV to happen and so why would you even think about pissing is all away in some high-risk gamble of an investment. Yes, there are going to be scammers out there but let’s talk about legitimate investment opportunities only. These scammers can suck you dry and there is not a damned thing you can do about it. Go to a legitimate wealth manager associated with your bank. Let the licensed experts advise you. Please, please stay away from idiots like MarkZ, TNT Tony, Bruce on the Big Stupid Call, etc. , etc.
Here are a few of the topics covered:
* TRUMP FLOATS ZERO INCOME TAX PLAN STARTING WITH BIGGEST REFUNDS EVER
*HOW MUCH MONEY CAN YOU GIFT WITHOUT PAYING TAXES?
*SILVER VAULTS RUN DRY AS SHORTAGE TRIGGERS PANIC. Physical silver not available to meet demand.
*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
*5 STATES CUTTING PROPERTY TAXES TO ZERO. WILL YOUR STATE BE NEXT?
*TRUMP REVEALS WHEN AMERICANS MIGHT EXPECT TO GET A TARIFF RELIEF $2,000 CHECK

PREDICTIONS REGARDING SAVAYA’S PLAN: CLOSING ALL BANKS EXCEPT FOR FOUR… AND TARGETING REBEL FACTIONS.
With increasing reports of the arrival, or imminent arrival, of Mark Savaya, US President Donald Trump’s envoy to Baghdad, a key question arises in political circles: Will he be an adversary or a partner to the ruling group in Iraq?
The answer, according to initial indications, appears complex. Since assuming his post about three months ago, the US envoy has declared a hardline stance against groups cooperating with Tehran and armed factions. However, information circulating in Baghdad suggests the formation of a new relationship between Savaya and the “coordination framework” in its “disarmed” version, which anticipates his arrival as a potential partner in the coming phase.
During the height of the unusual US escalation against Iran, contacts described as “strange and rare” were recorded, involving Iraqi groups that had declared their disarmament attempting to mediate with Tehran for the release of Western detainees. Political sources say that this new relationship will have “scapegoats,” namely the few remaining factions that refuse to disarm and relinquish their military and economic capabilities.
According to reports, the US envoy is expected to implement a package of decisions, exclusively published by Al-Mada newspaper last year, concerning the closure of most Iraqi banks, leaving only a limited number—no more than four to six—operating. This is part of a strict US campaign to combat money laundering and cut off Iranian funding sources.
Sources indicate that Savaya’s rapid activity, since assuming his duties as special envoy to Iraq last November, stems from the presence of an “Iraqi team ready to cooperate.” These sources, who requested anonymity, do not rule out that this activity is linked to the formation of the next government, pointing to signals from Nouri al-Maliki, leader of the State of Law Coalition and the leading candidate so far for prime minister, regarding openness to cooperation with Washington.
Four days ago, during his meeting with the US Chargé d’Affaires in Baghdad, Joshua Harris, Maliki emphasized the necessity of “monopolizing weapons in the hands of the state” and expressed Iraq’s desire to “expand the partnership with the United States by activating the Strategic Framework Agreement,” according to an official statement issued by his office.
Sources indicate that the “Coordination Framework” is prepared for full cooperation with Savaya on the issue of armed factions, leaving the choice of how to deal with groups refusing to disarm—whether through military force or economic activities—to the United States.While Washington escalated its threats against Tehran, brandishing “very strong” military options before later backing down, the Iraqi resistance factions in Baghdad were preoccupied with other types of conflicts, related to the distribution of positions in the upcoming government and shaping the post-disarmament phase.
For the first time in five years of US-Iranian tension, these groups do not appear poised for large-scale intervention in any potential US strike against Iran, except for limited actions. However, Kataib Hezbollah emerged alone with an escalatory tone, threatening to retaliate against any attack on Iran and describing war as “no picnic.” This was followed by another, less well-known group called Saraya Awliya al-Dam (Brigades of the Guardians of Blood).
Four armed groups had previously announced their decision to disarm in exchange for being allowed political participation. All eyes are now on Savaya.Meanwhile, Savaya shuttled between the US Treasury and Defense Departments, coinciding with intensive diplomatic activity by the US chargé d’affaires in Baghdad, who met with most Iraqi leaders, including Maliki. Official statements from Washington and Baghdad indicate that the two main issues on the table are preventing the participation of armed factions in the next government and cutting off their funding sources and Iran’s access to hard currency.
These statements reinforce what Iraqi sources suggest: that Savaya’s mission will focus on implementing decisions related to the closure of at least 96 banks. Currently, 37 Iraqi banks are under US sanctions, with expectations that the number will rise to 69, amidst leaks about a US request to seal the banks shut, leaving only a limited number—between four and six—operating.
In this context, Savaya held a meeting on Friday at the White House with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Director of Counterterrorism Sebastian Gorka to discuss the details of his upcoming visit to Iraq. In a statement, he said, “The issues discussed will be raised during the upcoming visit, in communication with decision-makers, in a way that serves the interests of the Iraqi people.”
Last Wednesday, US President Donald Trump praised his special envoy’s performance, saying he “did a fantastic job in Iraq.” Meanwhile, rumors continue to circulate in Baghdad that Savaya received five million dollars from Iraqi entities before assuming his duties, amid allegations of “buying American favor,” though these claims remain unconfirmed.
Independent politician and former MP Mithal al-Alusi expressed his pessimism regarding the US envoy’s mission, stating that Savaya and his team “are dealing with a failed state and politicians accused of corruption and crimes.” Speaking to Al-Mada, al-Alusi warned that the US demands for “a government without militias” and economic sanctions, while essentially Iraqi demands, could be used at the expense of the integrity of the political process. He pointed to recent worrying attempts, including US contacts with Iraqi factions to help secure the release of Westerners detained in Iran during the height of the escalation. He concludes by saying that ignoring the reform of the political process and the protection of freedoms means accepting a more chaotic Iraq, with the Americans content to manage the scene through the embassy, which portends further disintegration of the Iraqi state.
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SAVAYA DISCUSSES WITH US LEADERS THE INFLUENCE OF IRANIAN-BACKED FACTIONS IN IRAQ
The US President’s envoy to Iraq, Mark Savaya, reported on Monday that he held a meeting with the Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, and the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, regarding Iraqi armed factions supported by Iran and their associated networks .
Savaya said in a post on the “ X ” platform, which was followed by the “Al-Sa’a” network, that “the discussions included the role of Iranian-backed factions and their associated networks .”
He added that “the meeting highlighted the importance of maintaining and strengthening the Iraqi government’s efforts over the past year to secure the borders, combat smuggling and corruption, and enhance state authority .”He indicated that he is “committed to uncovering and prosecuting violations wherever they are found, achieving stability in Iraq, and ensuring its security, in service of Iraqi sovereignty and the well-being of the Iraqi people,” stressing that “the Iraqi people will make Iraq great again.”
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CENTRAL BANK OF IRAQ: CURRENCY IN CIRCULATION RISES TO MORE THAN 93 TRILLION DINARS
The Central Bank of Iraq revealed on Monday that the volume of currency in circulation rose to more than 93 trillion dinars during October of 2025.
The bank stated, in statistics seen by Shafaq News Agency, that the net currency in circulation reached 93.789 trillion dinars in October, an increase compared to September, in which the net currency in circulation recorded 92.185 trillion dinars.
He added that the volume of currency issued by the Central Bank amounted to 101.015 trillion dinars, while the currency in circulation at banks amounted to 7.226 trillion dinars.
He pointed out that the issued currency is the money that the state prints and issues through its central bank for the purpose of circulation, and it includes banknotes of various paper and metal denominations circulating outside the vaults of the central bank.
The bank explained that the high volume of currency in circulation and its scarcity in banks means that citizens resort to hoarding money instead of depositing it in banks, which is an unhealthy phenomenon.
It is worth noting that the Central Bank of Iraq revealed last Saturday that expenditures had increased compared to public revenues during the first 10 months of 2025.
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SIX MEASURES TO PROTECT GOLD AND REGULATE ITS MARKET: MAZHAR SALEH EXPLAINS IRAQ’S VISION FOR NATIONAL WEALTH.
The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, outlined six key measures on Monday to regulate the gold market, noting that the Gold City project is a strategic initiative to protect one of the nation’s greatest assets.
Saleh said in a press statement: “The global rise in gold prices has not led to a decline in demand for it in the local market, but rather has contributed to changing its function from an ‘ornamental commodity’ to a ‘savings tool and protection of value,’ stressing the ‘need to adopt a unified national mark and the obligation of modern technical examination to protect household savings.’”
He added that “this functional transformation of the yellow metal makes quality control and government oversight an urgent economic and social necessity, as it protects families’ wealth and enhances confidence in the market,” indicating that “quick and low-cost procedures, such as the unified national marking and rapid technical inspection, represent sufficient means to restore discipline and reduce manipulation.”
Saleh pointed out that “gold remains a symbol of family security and savings for generations in the Iraqi social memory, and with rising prices, it has become part of the tools of unofficial monetary policy, as it is a store of value parallel to the dinar,” noting that “regulating the market is not a formal procedure, but rather a basic condition for building confidence and protecting national wealth.”
Saleh called for “a comprehensive reform of the gold market system, through the adoption of a unified and mandatory Iraqi mark that includes (carat, testing authority, and year of mark), while criminalizing the trading of unmarked gold,” stressing “the importance of strengthening oversight through field testing using modern technologies such as (XRF), which reveals the truth about gold immediately without causing any damage to the pieces.”
The financial advisor added that “the next stage requires regulating gold smelting and import operations through workshop licensing and tightening border inspection, as well as establishing a national register for gold traders and adopting unified official invoices to reduce undocumented trading,” noting that “empowering the consumer through awareness campaigns and effective reporting mechanisms represents a fundamental pillar in this system.”
Saleh concluded his remarks by saying: “The institutional completion of the ‘City of Gold’ project has become an urgent necessity, as it represents the official incubator for protecting this great national wealth and providing the highest standards of legal and professional protection for it.”
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SUDANESE: WE HAVE UNANIMOUSLY DECIDED ON THE ARMS CONTROL LAW AND ARE NOW STUDYING THE IMPLEMENTATION MECHANISM.
European ambassadors were informed of this.
During his meeting with the ambassadors of the European Union countries accredited to Iraq, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani affirmed that the principle of restricting weapons to the state enjoys national consensus and has become acceptable and universally accepted. He pointed out that the discussion now revolves around the timing and implementation mechanism, noting at the same time that Iraq has made great strides in its relationship with the international coalition and has taken full control of the Ain Al-Asad base. He also noted that the number of coalition advisors in Baghdad has been significantly reduced, and concluded by saying that the mission at the Harir base in Erbil will be completely completed in September 2026.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani received the ambassadors of the European Union countries accredited to Iraq on Tuesday.
His Excellency affirmed that the 2025 elections represented a pivotal event in the history of the political process in Iraq, due to the integrity and smoothness of their conduct, and the extent of active participation, which indicated the return of some of the people’s confidence in the political process and the democratic system based on the peaceful transfer of power.
Mr. Al-Sudani explained that the government has carried out important structural reforms in various sectors over the past three years, and has been able to attract Arab and foreign investments and provide an attractive environment for the work of the local and foreign private sector.
His Excellency stated that the principle of restricting weapons to the state enjoys national consensus and has become acceptable and universally accepted, and the discussion now revolves around the timing and mechanism, which represents a clear positive development.
The following are the most important points from the Prime Minister’s speech:
The world is living in a state of instability and there has been an erosion of the international order based on laws and rules since World War II.
The return of the logic of force and wars and the imposition of one party’s will on others is very dangerous, and we are witnessing it today on a wide scale in more than one place.
The current internal and regional challenges call for the formation of a strong government capable of making decisions free from any internal or external dictates.
The priority now is to prevent institutional decline in this complex regional and international situation.
The Reconstruction and Development Coalition will be a key player in the political landscape of the next phase, given the popular mandate it has received.
We have contact with the Islamic Republic of Iran and the US administration in order to find a dialogue platform in Baghdad between Washington and Tehran.
We have come a long way in our relationship with the international coalition and have taken full control of Ain al-Asad base. We have significantly reduced the number of coalition advisors in Baghdad, and the mission at Harir base in Erbil will be fully completed in September 2026.
Iraq will remain an active partner in the international coalition to fight ISIS, and our coordination in the fight against ISIS continues.
Syria is experiencing an unstable situation, and we are concerned about the growing presence of ISIS elements and other extremist groups currently inside prisons.
We stressed the importance of a transparent and inclusive political process in Syria, and concrete steps and procedures to reassure all Syrian components by rejecting terrorism and extremism and respecting human rights.
Iraq views Syria and its stability as a top national and regional priority. A stable and unified Syria in which all its components coexist peacefully is a fundamental guarantee for the security of the region. Iraqi society is cohesive, our security forces are ready and capable of enforcing security, and our borders are secure. We took border security measures two years ago based on an advanced reading of events in Syria.
Security in Syria requires collective responsibility and genuine international cooperation.
Our position is firm in demanding an immediate end to the bloodshed in Gaza, a halt to the violations in Lebanon, and an end to the suffering of the Palestinian people.
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Disclaimer: All information in this newsletter is not intended for investment decisions / purposes. Mnt Goat is not a financial analyst, planner, banker, attorney or associated in any role with giving out professional investment advice.
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