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April 16, 2026 Mnt Goat News Brief
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The RV saga continues with the election cycle. As we all should know by now the president is now elected in office and so the constitutional proverbial clock is ticking. They now have 15 days from April 11th to name the nominee for prime minister. Nouri al-Maliki says he resigned his official nomination, but we are not stupid., Later we are told the Coordination Framework ripped it from him. He still maintains he is a candidate as the now minority favors him still. He is a sleaze and will do anything to get the power again. Let’s watch how this drama plays out as we are nearing the end very quickly.
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STATUS OF THE RV
Gruss Gott everyone! The news from Iraq and the Middle East is overwhelming again. There is so much going on and it changes daily, sometimes as I write the Newsletter. I will try to give you a very current update or at least current when I wrote this Newsletter. Funny how I now have almost 20,000 followers yet just handfuls of them help out to keep the Newsletter alive. Please consider helping out. Remember this is now like a second job for me and so would you like to work your job for nothing? Also I need to know that people appreciate all that I do to bring sense to this investment. Yes, there is a lot of nonsense by nonsensical people.
Let’s first talk about the election cycle. So Iraq claims they ended the over four-month deadlock for the elections and in parliament on last Saturday 4/11 by electing a new president. His name is Nizar Mohammed Saeed Amidi. Now they must move on to the next stage of the election, by electing the prime minister.
This Newsletter today is about the two hottest topics including the Iraq election saga and the Iranian situation. Let’s take our first study on the election saga. In this study we have a pile of articles to review, however I have to say in all fairness that the articles contradict each other as to the candidates for prime minister. Therefore, we have to realize that various current and former politicians and news media guys in Iraq are bias to certain figures. They just throw out there, their opinions, as they see it. So, let’s review what they tell us and then make our own viewpoint considering all the information from today’s articles and what we know from the recent past.
Meanwhile the election of Nizar Amedi … as Iraq’s new president sets the clock ticking on the parliament’s election of a new prime minister within fifteen days, which began on last Sunday 4/12.
Backroom machinations always create a long delay between Iraqi elections and the formation of the new government. This election I believe may be a record timespan. While Iraqis went to the polls on November 11, 2025, no single candidate or party won a majority. Incumbent Prime Minister Muhammad Shia’ al-Sudani, under whom Iraq has seen tremendous infrastructure development, won a plurality, but his inability to cobble together enough votes from other parties to form the majority block left him to join the Coordination Framework that could.
An early Wednesday rumor spread that Nouri al-Maliki resigned his nomination for prime minister from the Coordination Framework. In conversation with my contact in the CBI also on my normal Wednesday call to Iraq, I learned that Nouri al-Maliki did in fact say he resigned his nomination from the Coordination Framework however, regardless, he did not withdrawal as a candidate just leaving the nomination from the Framework open for someone else. He still hopes to regain it but is playing politics as usual.
I do not have an official posted article from Iraq to show you evidence of this resignation of Maliki. Remember he is still a candidate just no longer on the official nomination. He must have something up his sleeve as he is a power hungry, controlling, sleazebag.
Remember al-Malki told us he would resign his nomination but only if Basim al-Badri was nominated. Some Iraqi officials are publicly pushing forward al-Badri, a member of Khalid al-Asadi’s Islamic Dawa Party–Iraq organization, a faction close to Maliki. Al-Badri has always been somewhat of a chameleon, shifting with the political winds to pursue power and enrichment. He worked within the Arab Socialist Ba’ath Party under the late Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, before shifting toward the Dawa. In his current role, he has used his leadership of the National Supreme Commission for Accountability and Justice to extort and often sideline competent national officials and technocrats who would not cut deals with him. The danger here is that if the parliament nominates an official known for corruption, the entire system could collapse given the generational change in Iraq and the growing intolerance of young Iraqis for corrupt business as usual.
Al-Badri would not be the first corrupt appointee—Maliki, Mustafa al-Kadhimi, and others used their tenures to prioritize their personal office over the nation—but other factors undermine his acceptance. While the Grand Ayatollahs in Najaf do not formally endorse candidates, their imprimatur carries moral weight, and yet, not only has Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani’s office not supported Al-Badri due to his history and public flaws, but the broader “religious authority” in Najaf appears to have explicitly rejected him.
The Coordination Framework, as far as I currently know, has not yet nominated anyone else and many articles still refer to Maliki as their nominee. But these are older articles and this is moving very fast. The nomination they are saying should take place this weekend or they may string it out to the very end of the fifteen-day deadline. To select al-Badri would be a disaster, as it would associate the new Iraqi premier with the most militant factions within Iran. He would make Maliki look like a saint. Go figure Maliki would pick him. We have already been told the US will not support al-Badri so we could discount him. The rest is all just jibber jabber.
Here are some snippets of the more interesting articles that came out in the news this reporting period about the election. They all can be found in the Articles Section of today’s newsletter. Please take the time to go read my comments under each one:
Titled: “AL-JUBOURI RULES OUT DECIDING ON A CANDIDATE FOR PRIME MINISTER WITHIN THE CURRENT WEEK.”
The former MP, Thaer al – Jubouri, ruled out on Tuesday the possibility of the Coordination Framework finalizing its candidate for prime minister this week. He indicated that meetings and consultations are still ongoing, suggesting that the nomination of the largest bloc’s candidate will likely be decided in the final hours of the constitutional deadline.
Titled: “THE PATRIOTIC UNION SETS A CONDITION FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE REGIONAL GOVERNMENT.”
“The next phase requires a government that is radically different in its performance and possesses an ambitious program that meets the aspirations of the people.” He pointed out that “the PUK will not agree to the formation of a government that reproduces the failures of the caretaker government, which has not addressed the service and living conditions in the region.”
Titled: “L-SAADAWI: THE DECISION REGARDING THE PREMIERSHIP RESTS ON TWO NAMES…NO ALTERNATIVES HAVE BEEN PROPOSED.”
Member of the Reconstruction and Development Committee, Abdul Hadi al-Saadawi, revealed on Wednesday that the competition for the premiership has narrowed down to only two names, ruling out the possibility of any “compromise candidates” at this stage.
“the competition remains fierce and is limited to Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, and the current caretaker Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani,” noting that “understandings within the political blocs are still focused on these two options without resorting to third options at present.”
(Mnt Goat: We were told there might be nine (9) candidates total earlier this week so I guess they narrowed them down to maybe two or three namely Al-Sudani, Al-Maliki and Al-Badri. Read on there are many more articles.)
Title: “THE MOMENT OF TRUTH IS APPROACHING… CONFLICTING VISIONS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK THREATEN TO DERAIL THE GOVERNMENT’S PLANS.”
The corridors of theCoordination Framework continue to witness intense political activity, accompanied by clear conflicting positions and visions. This has become the “most difficult obstacle” preventing the final announcement of the candidate for the new prime minister.
(Mnt Goat: This article proves to us that the Coordination Framework did cancel Nouri al-Maliki from the prime minister nomination. Maliki lied to everyone saying he bowed out from his nomination. He did not, they threw him out do to pressure from the U.S.)
Title: “A DEPUTY REVEALS THE MAP OF THE DIVISION WITHIN THE COORDINATION FRAMEWORK BETWEEN THE SUDANESE AND MALIKI FACTIONS.”
Member of Parliament Murtada Al-Ibrahimi revealed today, Thursday, the map of alliances and political changes within the coordination framework regarding the file of naming the candidate of the largest bloc, stressing the existence of a division between three fronts that support Al-Maliki and Al-Sudani and another that takes a neutral position.
1.The first section includes six leaders who support renewing the mandate of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. The bloc supporting al-Sudani includes the Reconstruction and Development Bloc, the Badr Organization, the Wisdom Movement, the Sanad Movement, and the Sadiqun Movement.
2.While three leaders support the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, He explained that “those supporting Nouri al-Maliki are the Dawa Party, the Supreme Council, and the Asas Gathering.”
(Mnt Goat: So once again this article proves to us that Maliki, although no longer the nominee is still a candidate and will fight to regain the nomination. He isn’t going anywhere. My point is this – if he doesn’t finagle some sort of position in the government his immunity is over and they will go after him for his corruption. The U.S. will force this move. So, Maliki will try to make a bargain somehow but he lost leverage when they took the nomination away from him.)
Title: “THE FRAMEWORK INTENSIFIES ITS DISCUSSIONS BEFORE SATURDAY’S DECISION… AL-BADRI AND AL-SUDANI ARE THE MOST LIKELY CANDIDATES FOR THE PREMIERSHIP.”
The leadership of the Coordination Framework, which includes the ruling Shiite political forces in Iraq, is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting on Saturday 4/18 at the home of Ammar al-Hakim, head of the National State Forces Alliance, to choose a candidate for the position of Prime Minister, especially with the shrinking of the legal period specified after the election of the President of the Republic.
“indicating that the most prominent candidates for this position are the current Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, and Basim Al-Badri.”
“He confirmed that Nouri al-Maliki, the head of the State of Law Coalition, is still a candidate for prime minister and has not officially withdrawn his candidacy, despite media reports suggesting he might withdraw due to his diminished chances of obtaining the position as a result of the American “veto” imposed on him.”
(Mnt Goat: So once again this article proves Maliki is still a candidate even though the nomination was taken away from him this week.)
Title: “AL-DHARI: SUNNI FORCES CLARIFY THEIR POSITION REGARDING NOURI AL-MALIKI, THE CANDIDATE OF THE COORDINATION FRAMEWORK FOR PRIME MINISTER”
Al-Dhari told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “the Sunni National Council has not received any notification from the Coordination Framework forces regarding changing their candidate for the premiership, Nouri al-Maliki, or replacing him with another figure.
He added that “the moderate Sunni political forces, which reject Halbousi’s approach, are prepared to vote for the prime ministerial candidate chosen by the Coordination Framework, the main Shiite bloc, without objecting to any individual, including former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.”
(Mnt Goat: but what about all those Sunnis that voted for al-Sudani in the popular vote? Does their vote no longer count? To me this is a very weird ‘democratic’ process to handle an election. In fact it is not really democratic at all as it is all decided by the politicians and the people have very little say, of any unless they vote on someone in an overwhelming majority of the popular vote thus making them automatically the largest block after the voting takes place. Because they have so many parties in Iraq I don’t believe this can ever happen as the votes will always be so split up under so many parties. Somehow this all needs to change to have fair elections in Iraq. They are now all rigged and staged.)
He emphasized that “this stance comes in light of the Coordination Framework’s insistence on proceeding with al-Maliki’s nomination, despite the Trump administration’s objections.”
(Mnt Goat: This no longer holds true. So remember that this article came out prior to the Coordination Framework pulling Maliki’s official nomination earlier this week. They still support him as a candidate but not their pick. I think they are just going through the motions to make him happy.)
Title: “BETWEEN MALIKI, ABADI, AND COMPROMISE CANDIDATES: 3 SCENARIOS ON THE TABLE TO DECIDE THE PREMIERSHIP”
The Iraqi political scene is witnessing intense activity within the Coordination Framework, as consultations and closed-door meetings continue to resolve the issue of the next prime minister’s candidate. This comes amidst public anticipation and differing opinions regarding the shape of the upcoming political phase.
On Monday evening, the Coordination Framework’s leadership held a small meeting at the home of Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, with several prominent figures in attendance, to discuss the agenda for the upcoming meeting dedicated to resolving the issue of the prime minister.
(Mnt Goat: This was a brainstorming/strategic meeting at Maliki’s house to try to see how they can overcome the opposition to him. This is all it was. They are trying to find a way to finagle their way back in power.)
An informed political source told Al-Maalomah that “the meeting included Nouri al-Maliki, the head of the Supreme Islamic Council, Humam Hamoudi, the head of the Hikma Movement, Ammar al-Hakim, the Secretary-General of Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq, Qais al-Khazali, and the Popular Mobilization Forces leader, Abu Fadak al-Muhammadawi.”
He indicated that “the discussions focused on the mechanism for managing internal agreements, the proposed names, and the possibility of bridging the viewpoints of the various parties.”
(Mnt Goat: These attendees are all strong Maliki lovers. He favored all of them in his last disastrous 8 years as prime minister. He gave them what they wanted $$$. This is not a bipartisan meeting. )
In a related context, the spokesperson for the Victory Coalition, Salam al-Zubaidi, revealed details of a crucial meeting of the leaders of the Coordination Framework scheduled for Wednesday. He explained that the meeting will discuss three main scenarios for deciding on the nomination of the largest bloc’s candidate for the next prime minister.
1.“the first scenario involves reaching an agreement on one of the currently proposed names, including Mohammed Shia al-Sudani or Haider al-Abadi as potential alternatives if no agreement is reached on other names within the framework. Notice no al-Maliki?
2.The second scenario involves selecting a candidate from a list of nine names that were proposed in previous meetings, with six of them still under active discussion.”
3.“the third scenario involves choosing a ‘compromise candidate’ from outside the coordination framework if agreement on the first two options proves impossible.
(Mnt Goat: did you notice again three (3) scenarios. This time they exclude Maliki altogether from option 1 the first scenario? This is very meaningful.)
Title: “STATE OF LAW RESPONDS TO “RECONSTRUCTION”: MALIKI HAS NOT AND WILL NOT WITHDRAW HIS CANDIDACY FOR PRIME MINISTER”
The State of Law Coalition confirmed on Wednesday that its leader, Nouri al-Maliki, is committed to his candidacy for prime minister, in response to proposals that suggested presenting Basim al-Badri as a compromise candidate within the coordination framework.
Coalition member Zuhair al-Jalabi told Shafaq News Agency that “Maliki has not and will not give up his candidacy for the premiership for any of the names being circulated in the media, and he cannot give up.”
He added that “the coordinating framework, which nominated Maliki for the premiership, if it decides to change its candidate by a majority vote and nominate another person, then this is possible and acceptable.”
Al-Jalabi explained that “so far there is no candidate for the premiership other than al-Maliki,” stressing that “al-Maliki asked the Coordination Framework, in the event of any alternative candidate, to announce him through a majority agreement within the Framework, as happened with his nomination.”
He stressed that “Al-Maliki has not and will not back down, and this matter is settled. What is being presented in the media is incorrect, and there is absolutely no such intention on the part of Al-Maliki.”
Earlier, Qusay Mahbouba, a leader in the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, confirmed that Basim al-Badri had been put forward as a compromise candidate within the coordination framework for the position of the next Prime Minister, questioning the implications of this for Nouri al-Maliki’s political future and the unity of the framework.
It is worth noting that the Speaker of Parliament, Hebat al-Halbousi, had called on the largest parliamentary bloc last Saturday (April 11) to nominate its candidate for the premiership within a maximum period of 15 days, based on Article 76 of the Constitution, following the election of the President of the Republic.
Title: “A SPLIT WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK INTO THREE FACTIONS, AND MALIKI CONFRONTS THE OBJECTORS WITH A NEW CONDITION.”
An informed political source revealed on Wednesday that escalating divisions within the coordination framework are threatening the convening of the anticipated meeting to decide on the name of the prime minister candidate, amid sharp differences among its leaders regarding the figure who will assume the position in the next phase.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that the disagreements within the framework are no longer limited to differing viewpoints, but have developed into an actual split within the alliance into three main wings,
the first faction insists on nominating the leader of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, or any figure who enjoys his explicit support from among the proposed names (and continued Iranian corruption),
while the second faction is pushing for the renaming of the caretaker Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani,
while the third faction prefers to go for a compromise candidate who can gain wider acceptance within and outside the Shiite bloc.
He added that the leaders decided to put a list of names on the meeting table, including Nouri al-Maliki or someone who has his support, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Basim al-Badri, Ali Youssef al-Shukri, Hamid al-Shatri, Abdul-Ilah al-Naili, and Mohsen al-Mandalawi.
This dispute is more sensitive because al-Maliki was originally put forward as an official candidate for the Coordination Framework for the Prime Minister, before the calculations became complicated later due to internal objections and external pressures, most notably the American position rejecting the establishment of a government that it sees as subject to Iranian influence
For his part, Abu Mithaq al-Masari, a member of the coordinating framework, told Shafaq News Agency that the problem was no longer limited to the name of the candidate, but extended to the method of withdrawing al-Maliki’s nomination itself.
(Mnt Goat: More proof Maliki’s sole nomination has been taken away. Who the hell is this guy Maliki anyhow? He actually believes he is driving this election for prime minister. I think the Coordination Framework members are also getting a bit insulted with his recent actions. Read this next paragraph…)
According to Al-Masari, Al-Maliki insists that those who oppose his nomination submit individual requests signed with their names, thus clearly holding each party politically responsible. Meanwhile, leaders within the framework who reject his return insist that the withdrawal request be collective and under the title of the Coordinating Framework, in order to avoid turning the crisis into a direct personal confrontation with him.
(Mnt Goat:: Folks this Maliki is already a personal issue with many political members as they hate the guy and his disastrous 8 years. He now wants their names so he can go after them and assassinate them for being against him He is an evil, dark person. Trump sees through him just as we investors do too. Thank God we finally have a strong president to stand up to them.)
Title: “AL-ABADI’S COALITION REVEALS “THREE SCENARIOS” FOR DECIDING ON THE FRAMEWORK CANDIDATE IN TOMORROW’S MEETING”
The spokesperson for the Victory Coalition, Salam al-Zubaidi, revealed on Tuesday details of a crucial meeting of the leaders of the Coordination Framework scheduled for Wednesday. He explained that the meeting will discuss three main scenarios for deciding on the nomination of the largest bloc’s candidate for prime minister.
Al-Zubaidi told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “The leaders of the Framework will hold their meeting tomorrow after it was postponed yesterday at the request of the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki.” He indicated that “the political table of the Framework’s leaders has three paths regarding deciding on the largest bloc’s candidate for the next prime minister.
The first involves discussing and agreeing on Mohammed Shia al-Sudani or Haider al-Abadi as alternatives to al-Maliki.”
(Mnt Goat: Again this article proves that Maliki is out!)
“The second scenario involves choosing one of the six remaining candidates from the previously proposed list of nine.
“The third scenario involves a compromise candidate from outside the framework if the first two options are not agreed upon.” He described the latter option as “very weak at the present time,” explaining that “the forces within the Coordination Framework are still keen to ensure a unanimous vote on the next prime minister candidate to guarantee the unity of the largest bloc’s political stance.”
He indicated that“among the nominated names are the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki; the caretaker prime minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani; former prime minister, Haider al-Abadi; the head of the Accountability and Justice Commission, Basim al-Badri; the leader of the Asas Party, Mohsen al-Mandalawi; the head of the Intelligence Service, Hamid al-Shatri; the prime minister’s advisor, Mohammed Sahib al-Daraji; the former Minister of Planning, Ali Shukri; and the National Security Advisor, Qasim al-Araji.”
Title: “THE REASON FOR POSTPONING THE COORDINATION FRAMEWORK MEETING HAS BEEN REVEALED… AND THESE ARE THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS FROM THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE.”
He pointed out that “the competition is currently limited to three names, while other names are being put forward for the purposes of political maneuvering.”
Al-Zubaidi added that “the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, is still holding on to his nomination; however, he may concede if the framework decides on an alternative candidate,” indicating that “the framework has no option but to put forward an alternative figure at the current stage.“
He indicated that “next Saturday’s meeting may largely decide on the candidate’s name, with the possibility of announcing the name 24 hours before the constitutional deadlines expire,” stressing “the framework’s commitment to adhering to the constitutional deadlines in order to restore confidence in the political process.”
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WHAT ELSE IS IN THE NEWS?
This next article once again solidifies to us once again the importance of Iraq and its wealth. A dinar rate of 1320? I don’t think so. The article title is “Minerals and “white gold” put Najaf on the investment map in Iraq.” This is repeat news as we learned this almost a year ago. But they are now refreshing our minds. Are they now beginning to actually mine it and bring it to market?
The Iraqi Geological Survey Authority confirmed that Najaf Governorate represents one of the most prominent areas for mining investment in Iraq, due to its strategic mineral wealth and high-quality silica sand (white gold).
Senior Geologist Haider Hadi Abdul Zahra, director of the Najaf office of the commission, said, “The commission is working to promote mineral investment within an integrated industrial, geological and economic environment, given the importance of this sector in supporting the national economy and diversifying sources of income.”
Yes, get out of their ‘rentier’ economy of sole 95% of oil revenues. Is this part of what we all have been waiting for? Yes, this still lingers from the Obama era where the criteria or stakes for reinstatement was drawn up so high as to take decades and decades to do, meanwhile money is being funneled/laundered to Iran and Iraq suffers under the proxy state of Iran. Will president Trump see the actual reality of Iraq and push for an immediate reinstatement soon once this Iranian stuff is over? It appears Trump has already changed the foreign policy towards Iraq and it is just a matter of time before it all kicks in. We will see that these Iranian issues that linger and hold back Iraq will change and is changing, as apparent in this end to their election cycle drama.
This silica mining and other projects like it in part is what is going to get the reinstatement at a higher rate once it goes back on FOREX. We don’t go the bank until its back on FOREX. Of course, we all know that the reinstatement is being intentionally held back. Iraq could easily sustain a rate of about $3.22 right now as it was prior to the 1991 war. This is going to be part of a global reset with many of the developed countries around the world. We can definitely see now how the Venezuelan and Iranian currencies too could someday soon revalue as a significantly rate higher than they are today. I am not promoting these other currencies only telling of a high probability coupled with a necessity to do so in the very near future.
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AN UPDATE ON THE IRANIAN CONFLICT
In the article titled “DESPITE THE HORMUZ BLOCKADE, GIANT TANKERS ARE HEADING TO BASRA PORTS, AND IRAQI CRUDE OIL IS FLOWING TO MARKETS.” We learn that giant oil tankers continue their journeys to Iraqi ports to load crude shipments, despite escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the tightening of the US embargo on ships linked to Iran, in an indication of the continued global demand for Iraqi oil and the assurance of the security of its supplies.
This maritime confusion comes in the wake of Washington’s announcement of a comprehensive naval blockade on Tehran, which has severely restricted the movement of ships; tankers linked to the Iranian side have been unable to cross the strait in recent hours, and some have been forced to return to their points of origin.
Then in another article titled “A $55 BILLION PROJECT TO BYPASS THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ… AND IRAQ IS AT THE HEART OF THE PLAN.” We learn that Gulf states, including Iraq, are considering building an alternative oil pipeline network to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, at an estimated cost of $55 billion, amid escalating geopolitical risks, according to an analysis published by Reuters.
Iraq stands out as a pivotal element in the project, as the plan includes the construction of two pipelines extending from its south through Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, reaching ports on the Arabian Sea, such as the port of Duqm and the port of Salalah, which would allow the export of oil directly to Asian markets without passing through Hormuz.
(Mnt Goat: I have to remind everyone the Kim Clement prophecy about three (3) new sources of energy that will come about. One from the sky, one from the land and one from the ocean. Is this bypass pipeline every really going to come about? Is God going to bring this newer energy sources to use any time soon or will it be much later? God also just recently told he is going to divert much of the oil from the Arab countries to the U.S. and Israel. Yes, many middle eastern well will simply begin to dry up…wow! Let’s see how this will play out in the near future.)
The project is also expected to be jointly financed by the beneficiary countries, with the cost distributed according to the volume of use, while implementation may take several years, which means continued reliance on the Strait of Hormuz in the near term.
This next article in my eyes is a WOW! article. It is titled “AMERICA BECOMES A “MAJOR EXPORTER” OF OIL FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE WORLD WAR II”
“Reuters reported on Thursday that America has become a “major exporter” of oil for the first time since World War I due to events in the Middle East and disruptions to crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.”
So you can see there are also benefits to the conflict with Iran. It is pushing/allowing the US more and more to supply Asian and European refiners supplies of oil normally from the middle east region. I will note the article says the US is the world’s largest producer. Really? Analysts and traders say the United States is rapidly approaching its maximum export capacity.
Exports rose to 5.2 million barrels per day, the highest level in seven months.
According to the data, the United States has not been a net exporter of crude oil since 1943, on an annual basis. Countries such as Greece have purchased American crude oil for the first time ever in the past few months. Also Kepler ship-tracking data shows a tanker carrying 500,000 barrels of crude oil is en route to Türkiye, marking the first U.S. export to that country in at least a year.
Meanwhile, imports to the United States fell by more than 1 million barrels per day to 5.3 million barrels per day last week. The United States still imports a significant amount of crude oil because its refineries are designed to process heavier crudes than the light sweet crude it produces.
So, when God tells the prophets that prosperity and abundance is coming to America like we have never seen before, we can see an unexpected source of revenue is here.
In this next article we learn about the ongoing saga of thes pease talks with Iran. The article it titled “PAKISTAN CONFIRMS US AND IRAN ARE READY TO HOLD TALKS.”
(Mnt Goat: I need everyone to notice that all these talks since the very beginning have not involved the United Nations so much, if any. Why is that? Why are they holding the talks in Pakistan and not in the UN building in NYC? Think about it…..)
Pakistani Foreign Minister Tahir Andarabi announced on Thursday that the United States and Iran are ready to hold a round of talks in an attempt to reach an agreement to end the war, but he did not specify a date for this round.
This next article is also a WOW! article for me. It is titled “TRUMP: IRAN HAS AGREED TO HAND OVER ITS STOCKPILE OF ENRICHED URANIUM”
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran had agreed to hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium, indicating that the two sides were “close” to reaching a peace agreement that would end six weeks of war. “They have agreed to return the nuclear dust to us,” Trump told reporters at the White House, using the term to refer to the stockpile of enriched uranium that the United States says could be used to make nuclear weapons.
Reuters, citing a Pakistani source involved in mediation efforts between the United States and Iran, reported that the two countries may reach an agreement soon, as negotiations enter their final stages. According to Reuters, the Pakistani source stated on Friday that progress has been made in informal negotiations and that an upcoming meeting between the two sides could result in the signing of an agreement.
The source explained that the two sides will first sign a memorandum of understanding, followed by a comprehensive agreement within 60 days. The source, who requested anonymity, said: “The detailed agreement will come later. Both sides agree in principle, and the technical details will be discussed later.”
Why is this so important beside the threat of nuclear war is lessoned. It is good for our investment as we need Iran naturalized along with their proxy state of Iraq. We are witnessing this too in the election saga as time passes the Iranian backed politicians are seeing the game may be over for them too inside Iraq with their militias and factions. It would not be out of line to say that after this Iranian conflict settles down the US is going to take a hand to Iraq and these terrorists inside Iraq. Trump has a plan for Iraq and it is VERY BIG with investors. This is when we are gong to see the deletion of the zeros and reinstatement. Just hand in folks for a bit longer. Its coming. A good sign for us will be is al-Sudani gets a second term or someone like him that Washington can deal with.
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SUMMARY
Iraq has been discussing removing zeros from its currency for at least fifteen years. The latest information flooded the news channels last fall 2025. Do you remember all the articles? I still truly believe there was a great potential at that time to RV had it not been for the Iranian interference in the 2025 election cycle. This interference is what is taking the election process so long to complete. This is not considered ‘stability and security’ of what is now taking place in Iraq. do you think it is? Any imagination can’t erase what we are witnessing with our own eyes during this election saga. Do you think global investors don’t see it too. What good it this doing for Iraq? This grab for power and control by the Iranian backed politicians. Don’t the true Iraqi patriotic politicians even see it too?
Every time the Project to Delete the Zero has come up, the Central Bank has said the same thing: “this is an administrative reform, not a revaluation, and it will not change the exchange rate”. In my Newsletters at that time, I tried to prove to you this statement was not just propaganda from the CBI to fool us but factual information from the CBI. I told you there was not really going to be a direct RV inside Iraq. There was not going to be long lines at the banks to exchange in Iraq. I said at that time the newer lower denomination 25 note would be worth the same as the 25000 note today, as an example. Only it would be missing the zeros. This is not a revaluation. Get it? The CBI has said this not me. It could not be any clearer.
The most recent official CBI statement, issued in November 2025, went out of its way to reject even the rumor of an exchange rate change and to condemn speculation as harmful to Iraq’s economic stability.
If and when Iraq eventually redenominates its currency, it will be good news for Iraqi businesses, Iraqi accounting departments, and the Iraqi banking sector. It will not be good news for people holding physical banknote bundles in other countries, waiting for a life-changing windfall.
Having said all this I want to keep telling you that it is the reinstatement and NOT the redenomination that we want and this is what will get us to the bank. It is this that will bring us the change in the rate of the dinar sizable that we all want and not the Project to Delete the Zeros. Can it get any clearer? However, having said this the project to delete the zeros, in the master plan of a revaluation, must precede the reinstatement. Read this paragraph again and again and truly understand it, then memorize it. This is exactly where most people mess up in their thinking about this investment.
Will other currencies also revalue on FOREX as the same time? This Newsletter is all about the Iraqi dinar revaluation, but we are also not stupid either and can see the potential of all the countries that president Trump is now touching with his foreign policy such as with Venezuela, Cuba and Iran. These actions are not coincidental and they had to happen to free the world of terrorism. Folks there is a plan and this plan also includes the aftermath. Once freed up they become potential sources for investors and place themselves within the spere of economic development and growth with new global investment money, something they could not do or would want to do without losing everything under this Islamic terrorism mode.
I just want to end with saying that if this Iranian stuff does not get fixed in Iraq, it too will fall into this spere of non-investable and must climb out of it. I will warn you that they are almost there without some drastic changes. It was not so much the 2003 war that devasted the economy but instead the Iranians who came into Iraq afterwards filling the gap when the US pulled out, and even after 20 years later, Iranian influence has made it still skeptical for the larger investors. This is why we have not yet seen the reinstatement.
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PRAYING WITH SINCERITY
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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
“More Biblical And Unprecedented Things Will Take Place Across This World ”
Go to the 13:19 mark for the prophecy. April 5th
“JD VANCE WILL NEVER BE THE PRESIDENT ”
Go to the 15:23 mark for the prophecy. April 5th
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.
SAUDI LEADER MAKES CROWD GO QUIET W/ TRUTH OF IRAN’S NUCLEAR DEAL
MUSLIMS THOUGHT THE U.S. WOULD BOW DOWN TO ISLAM
“SHE WAS PAID TO PROSECUTE TRUMP”
Fani Willis panics as lawmakers uncover massive no-bid payments
ANOTHER HOPEFUL CANDIDATE FOR GITMO
His sex-capades are not the worst of it. What about when he sold classified information to the communist Chinese?
FINALLY THE ‘DELUSION’ IS OVER ABOUT OBAMA
If you are an Obama worshiper you have been taken for a fool. If we study most of the problems today in our society most of it comes down to the eight years of the Obama administration. These are FACTS, not lies or Obama bashing. If the shoe fits, wear it.
IRAN REVEALS ALARMING NUCLEAR STOCKPILE DURING US NEGOTIATIONS
TALKS BRAKE DOWN AGAIN. THE US HAS THE MOMENTUM IN THE STRAIGHTS.
‘FINISH THE JOB’
ALL REVENUE’: Blockade aims to CHOKE Iran’s economy at its core.
‘MILITIAS MAY GET ACTIVATED’: Chilling new warning on Iranian threat inside US
AMANDA GRACE: PROPHETIC WORD ABOUT FALSE PROPHET YUVAL NOAH HARARI
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 from your dinar exchange. Then why blow it! 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. Go to professionals. It doesn’t mean you have to follow everything they advise you but it’s a great start. Remember they too are selling investment products and get commissions.
Nothing new to report today. Please see the blog section on the other great news on this subject matter here LINK.
AL-JUBOURI RULES OUT DECIDING ON A CANDIDATE FOR PRIME MINISTER WITHIN THE CURRENT WEEK.
The former MP, Thaer al – Jubouri, ruled out on Tuesday the possibility of the Coordination Framework finalizing its candidate for prime minister this week. He indicated that meetings and consultations are still ongoing, suggesting that the nomination of the largest bloc’s candidate will likely be decided in the final hours of the constitutional deadline.
Speaking to Al-Maalomah, al-Jubouri said, “Speculation that the Coordination Framework will officially announce its candidate for the next prime minister this week is unlikely, in our view, for several reasons.” He added that “holding a broad meeting among the Framework’s leaders may depend on the understandings that will emerge regarding this important matter.”
He explained that “the final hours of the constitutional deadline for presenting the largest bloc’s candidate to the president for his appointment may witness the identification and naming of the candidate.” He clarified that “several names are being discussed, but the Coordination Framework, as the largest parliamentary bloc, is ultimately the body authorized to nominate the candidate.”
Al-Jubouri affirmed that “the Coordination Framework is committed to the constitutional timelines and keen to expedite the formation of the government in light of clear internal and external challenges, particularly in the financial, economic, and security sectors.” He stressed that “forming a fully empowered government is of paramount importance, not only for the Coordination Framework but for all political forces in the country.”
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THE PATRIOTIC UNION SETS A CONDITION FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE REGIONAL GOVERNMENT.
Burhan Sheikh Raouf, a member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), confirmed on Tuesday that the caretaker government in the Kurdistan Region, headed by Masrour Barzani, has not been up to par, stressing the need to formulate a government program that is completely different from the previous one.
Sheikh Raouf told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “The caretaker government has not corrected its course and has not delivered anything tangible to the citizens.” He explained that “the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) is ready for dialogue regarding the formation of the new government, but on the condition that the scenario of the current Barzani-led government is not repeated.”
He added, “The next phase requires a government that is radically different in its performance and possesses an ambitious program that meets the aspirations of the people.” He pointed out that “the PUK will not agree to the formation of a government that reproduces the failures of the caretaker government, which has not addressed the service and living conditions in the region.”
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L-SAADAWI: THE DECISION REGARDING THE PREMIERSHIP RESTS ON TWO NAMES…NO ALTERNATIVES HAVE BEEN PROPOSED.
Member of the Reconstruction and Development Committee, Abdul Hadi al-Saadawi, revealed on Wednesday that the competition for the premiership has narrowed down to only two names, ruling out the possibility of any “compromise candidates” at this stage.
Al-Saadawi told Al-Maalouma, “Talk of proposing alternative names or new candidates for the position of the next prime minister is baseless,” explaining that “the political circles have not yet witnessed the emergence of any name as a compromise candidate.”
(Mnt Goat: We were told there might be nine (9) candidates total earlier this week so I guess they narrowed them down to maybe two or three namely Al-Sudani, Al-Maliki and Al-Badri. Read on there are many more articles.)
He added that “the competition remains fierce and is limited to Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, and the current caretaker Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani,” noting that “understandings within the political blocs are still focused on these two options without resorting to third options at present.”
The political arena is witnessing continuous activity to resolve the issue of the largest bloc and the selection of the new prime minister amidst differing viewpoints among the influential forces.
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THE MOMENT OF TRUTH IS APPROACHING… CONFLICTING VISIONS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK THREATEN TO DERAIL THE GOVERNMENT’S PLANS.
The corridors of theCoordination Framework continue to witness intense political activity, accompanied by clear conflicting positions and visions. This has become the “most difficult obstacle” preventing the final announcement of the candidate for the new prime minister.
Despite optimistic statements from some leaders about an imminent resolution, behind-the-scenes indications point to differing viewpoints regarding the selection mechanism and the required qualifications for the next phase. This comes amidst constitutional time constraints that compel the Coordination Framework forces to expedite internal restructuring.
The Coordination Framework is currently undergoing a difficult process of choosing between several options on the table. Partisan interests intersect with the desire to present a figure who enjoys national and popular acceptance. This has made the final consensus a complex process that goes beyond simply selecting a name. It involves charting a roadmap for the upcoming political phase, which cannot tolerate further deadlock. There is widespread anticipation regarding the outcome of the meetings in the coming hours, which will determine the political direction of the country.
Ali al-Fatlawi, a leader in the Reconstruction and Development Bloc, predicted that the Coordination Framework would reach a final agreement on the next prime minister during its meetings today or tomorrow. He also confirmed that there were no discussions regarding the revival of the vice-presidential positions.
Al-Fatlawi told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the leaders of the Coordination Framework have a serious desire and determination to finalize the selection of the largest bloc’s candidate within the specified constitutional timeframes and deadlines, avoiding any procrastination.”
He added that “the Framework has several options and political paths that will be weighed to arrive at the most suitable candidate for the current stage,” indicating that “the atmosphere within the meetings is positive and moving towards a solution.”
However, Sheikh Haider al-Lami, a leader in the State of Law Coalition, held the opposite view, telling Al-Maalouma News Agency that the meeting scheduled for Wednesday evening would not produce a final result for several reasons, suggesting that “the Framework will be unable to resolve the issue of nominating the largest bloc’s candidate within the specified constitutional timeframe.”
Al-Lami denied that the head of the coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, had withdrawn his candidacy for the position of the next prime minister in favor of Basim al-Badri, stating that “what some media outlets reported, citing a political source, about al-Maliki withdrawing his candidacy for the position of prime minister is completely untrue.”
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A DEPUTY REVEALS THE MAP OF THE DIVISION WITHIN THE COORDINATION FRAMEWORK BETWEEN THE SUDANESE AND MALIKI FACTIONS.
Member of Parliament Murtada Al-Ibrahimi revealed today, Thursday, the map of alliances and political changes within the coordination framework regarding the file of naming the candidate of the largest bloc, stressing the existence of a division between three fronts that support Al-Maliki and Al-Sudani and another that takes a neutral position.
In a televised statement monitored by Al-Maalomah News Agency, Al-Ibrahimi said, “The Coordination Framework map has been divided into three sections as of Wednesday night.
1.The first section includes six leaders who support renewing the mandate of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. The bloc supporting al-Sudani includes the Reconstruction and Development Bloc, the Badr Organization, the Wisdom Movement, the Sanad Movement, and the Sadiqun Movement.
2.While three leaders support the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, He explained that “those supporting Nouri al-Maliki are the Dawa Party, the Supreme Council, and the Asas Gathering.”
3.And three others are adopting a neutral stance including the Victory Coalition, the Determination Bloc, and the Virtue Party,” noting that “these figures reflect the nature of the ongoing movement within the framework’s forces to resolve the issue of the next prime minister.”
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THE FRAMEWORK INTENSIFIES ITS DISCUSSIONS BEFORE SATURDAY’S DECISION… AL-BADRI AND AL-SUDANI ARE THE MOST LIKELY CANDIDATES FOR THE PREMIERSHIP.
The leadership of the Coordination Framework, which includes the ruling Shiite political forces in Iraq, is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting on Saturday 4/18 at the home of Ammar al-Hakim, head of the National State Forces Alliance, to choose a candidate for the position of Prime Minister, especially with the shrinking of the legal period specified after the election of the President of the Republic.
In this regard, the leader of the framework, Amer Al-Fayez, told Shafaq News Agency that the framework is expected to reach an agreement in Saturday’s meeting to choose its candidate for prime minister, indicating that the most prominent candidates for this position are the current Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, and Basim Al-Badri.
He confirmed that Nouri al-Maliki, the head of the State of Law Coalition, is still a candidate for prime minister and has not officially withdrawn his candidacy, despite media reports suggesting he might withdraw due to his diminished chances of obtaining the position as a result of the American “veto” imposed on him.
Regarding the existence of sharp political disagreements between the parties of the framework due to the delay in proceeding with the formation of the next federal government, Al-Fayez stressed that “there are no divisions within the framework, but rather there is a difference of views regarding the selection of candidates for the position of Prime Minister.”
On Wednesday evening, the coordinating framework decided to postpone its meeting scheduled for that night until next Saturday, after reaching “important” understandings regarding the leadership of the government.
This comes against the backdrop of a division within the coordination framework that split it into three wings due to disagreements over the candidate for the next prime minister, according to what a well-informed political source revealed earlier on Wednesday.
The political source told Shafaq News Agency on Wednesday that “the disagreements within the framework are no longer limited to differing viewpoints, but have developed into an actual split within the alliance into three main wings, which has cast a shadow over today’s meeting scheduled to be held at Humam Hamoudi’s house, with growing doubts about the possibility of postponing it to another date.”
He explained that “the first faction insists on nominating the leader of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, or any figure who enjoys his explicit support from among the proposed names, while a second faction is pushing for the renaming of the caretaker Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, while the third faction prefers to go for a compromise candidate who can gain wider acceptance within and outside the Shiite community.”
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AL-DHARI: SUNNI FORCES CLARIFY THEIR POSITION REGARDING NOURI AL-MALIKI, THE CANDIDATE OF THE COORDINATION FRAMEWORK FOR PRIME MINISTER
A leader in the Azm Alliance, Mohammed al-Dhari, revealed today, Thursday, that Sunni forces, with the exception of the head of the Taqaddum Alliance, Mohammed al-Halbousi, do not oppose the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki, the Coordination Framework’s candidate, for the premiership.
Al-Dhari told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “the Sunni National Council has not received any notification from the Coordination Framework forces regarding changing their candidate for the premiership, Nouri al-Maliki, or replacing him with another figure.
Most Sunni parties, with the exception of the head of the Taqaddum Alliance, Mohammed al-Halbousi, have expressed their readiness to vote for the Coordination Framework’s candidate, Nouri al-Maliki, while emphasizing flexibility and not using a veto against any figure agreed upon by the Shiite forces. This step aims to achieve political stability and form a consensus government, away from political posturing.”
He added that “the moderate Sunni political forces, which reject Halbousi’s approach, are prepared to vote for the prime ministerial candidate chosen by the Coordination Framework, the main Shiite bloc, without objecting to any individual, including former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.”
He explained that “the Sunni forces’ position aims to facilitate the formation of the Iraqi government and overcome political obstacles.”
He emphasized that “this stance comes in light of the Coordination Framework’s insistence on proceeding with al-Maliki’s nomination, despite the Trump administration’s objections.”
(Mnt Goat: So it does not look like the Coordination Framework is going to pull al-Maliki’s nomination, despite the Trump administration’s objections. Oh boy! ☹)
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BETWEEN MALIKI, ABADI, AND COMPROMISE CANDIDATES: 3 SCENARIOS ON THE TABLE TO DECIDE THE PREMIERSHIP
The Iraqi political scene is witnessing intense activity within the Coordination Framework, as consultations and closed-door meetings continue to resolve the issue of the next prime minister’s candidate. This comes amidst public anticipation and differing opinions regarding the shape of the upcoming political phase.
According to political sources, the Coordination Framework’s leadership is holding successive meetings at the homes of several of its leaders in Baghdad, attempting to reach a consensus formula that will end the current political deadlock and determine the identity of the candidate who will lead the next government during what is described as a sensitive period both domestically and internationally.
On Monday evening, the Coordination Framework’s leadership held a small meeting at the home of Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, with several prominent figures in attendance, to discuss the agenda for the upcoming meeting dedicated to resolving the issue of the prime minister.
An informed political source told Al-Maalomah that “the meeting included Nouri al-Maliki, the head of the Supreme Islamic Council, Humam Hamoudi, the head of the Hikma Movement, Ammar al-Hakim, the Secretary-General of Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq, Qais al-Khazali, and the Popular Mobilization Forces leader, Abu Fadak al-Muhammadawi.”
He indicated that “the discussions focused on the mechanism for managing internal agreements, the proposed names, and the possibility of bridging the viewpoints of the various parties.”
He noted that “those present also discussed the nature of the upcoming meeting expected to be held at the home of the head of the Supreme Islamic Council, Humam Hamoudi, which will be dedicated to continuing discussions on the candidates and finalizing the decision-making mechanism, whether through direct consensus or internal voting.”
In a related context, the spokesperson for the Victory Coalition, Salam al-Zubaidi, revealed details of a crucial meeting of the leaders of the Coordination Framework scheduled for Wednesday. He explained that the meeting will discuss three main scenarios for deciding on the nomination of the largest bloc’s candidate for the next prime minister.
Al-Zubaidi clarified to Al-Maalomah that:
1.“the first scenario involves reaching an agreement on one of the currently proposed names, including Mohammed Shia al-Sudani or Haider al-Abadi as potential alternatives if no agreement is reached on other names within the framework. No al-Maliki?
2.The second scenario involves selecting a candidate from a list of nine names that were proposed in previous meetings, with six of them still under active discussion.”
3.“the third scenario involves choosing a ‘compromise candidate’ from outside the coordination framework if agreement on the first two options proves impossible. However, this option remains, in his words, unlikely at the present stage, given the political forces’ desire to keep the decision within the internal framework.”
He pointed out that “the forces within the coordination framework remain committed to the option of consensus and agreement as the primary path to resolving the issue of the next prime minister, in order to avoid any divisions that might affect the unified political stance of the largest bloc, at a time when political, economic, and security pressures are increasing, requiring a swift resolution to this matter.”
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STATE OF LAW RESPONDS TO “RECONSTRUCTION”: MALIKI HAS NOT AND WILL NOT WITHDRAW HIS CANDIDACY FOR PRIME MINISTER
The State of Law Coalition confirmed on Wednesday that its leader, Nouri al-Maliki, is committed to his candidacy for prime minister, in response to proposals that suggested presenting Basim al-Badri as a compromise candidate within the coordination framework.
Coalition member Zuhair al-Jalabi told Shafaq News Agency that “Maliki has not and will not give up his candidacy for the premiership for any of the names being circulated in the media, and he cannot give up.”
He added that “the coordinating framework, which nominated Maliki for the premiership, if it decides to change its candidate by a majority vote and nominate another person, then this is possible and acceptable.”
Al-Jalabi explained that “so far there is no candidate for the premiership other than al-Maliki,” stressing that “al-Maliki asked the Coordination Framework, in the event of any alternative candidate, to announce him through a majority agreement within the Framework, as happened with his nomination.”
He stressed that “Al-Maliki has not and will not back down, and this matter is settled. What is being presented in the media is incorrect, and there is absolutely no such intention on the part of Al-Maliki.”
Earlier, Qusay Mahbouba, a leader in the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, confirmed that Basim al-Badri had been put forward as a compromise candidate within the coordination framework for the position of the next Prime Minister, questioning the implications of this for Nouri al-Maliki’s political future and the unity of the framework.
Mahbouba said in a post on the “X” website, “Al-Maliki is giving way to Basim Al-Badri… Has Mr. Al-Maliki decided to retire politically? And leave the ranks of leaders? Has he decided that his giving way to Basim Al-Badri will be the straw that breaks the back of the Shiite coordination framework?”
It is worth noting that the Speaker of Parliament, Hebat al-Halbousi, had called on the largest parliamentary bloc last Saturday (April 11) to nominate its candidate for the premiership within a maximum period of 15 days, based on Article 76 of the Constitution, following the election of the President of the Republic.
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A SPLIT WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK INTO THREE FACTIONS, AND MALIKI CONFRONTS THE OBJECTORS WITH A NEW CONDITION.
An informed political source revealed on Wednesday that escalating divisions within the coordination framework are threatening the convening of the anticipated meeting to decide on the name of the prime minister candidate, amid sharp differences among its leaders regarding the figure who will assume the position in the next phase.
These disputes come at a time when the government formation process has entered a critical constitutional phase, following the election of Nizar Amidi as President of the Republic on April 11, and the obligation of the largest parliamentary bloc to present its candidate for the premiership within a maximum period of 15 days.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that the disagreements within the framework are no longer limited to differing viewpoints, but have developed into an actual split within the alliance into three main wings, which has cast a shadow over today’s meeting scheduled to be held at Humam Hamoudi’s house, with growing doubts about the possibility of postponing it to another date.
According to the source, the first faction insists on nominating the leader of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, or any figure who enjoys his explicit support from among the proposed names, while the second faction is pushing for the renaming of the caretaker Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, while the third faction prefers to go for a compromise candidate who can gain wider acceptance within and outside the Shiite bloc.
He added that the leaders decided to put a list of names on the meeting table, including Nouri al-Maliki or someone who has his support, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Basim al-Badri, Ali Youssef al-Shukri, Hamid al-Shatri, Abdul-Ilah al-Naili, and Mohsen al-Mandalawi.
This dispute is more sensitive because al-Maliki was originally put forward as an official candidate for the Coordination Framework for the Prime Minister, before the calculations became complicated later due to internal objections and external pressures, most notably the American position rejecting the establishment of a government that it sees as subject to Iranian influence, which reshuffled the cards within the framework and prompted some of its parties to reopen the search for alternatives or a compromise candidate.
(Mnt Goat: Just remember the Coordination Framework could nominate Maliki and they can also take the nomination away at any time they wish. It is not entirely up to Maliki. Will they do it based on the request of the US?)
For his part, Abu Mithaq al-Masari, a member of the coordinating framework, told Shafaq News Agency that the problem was no longer limited to the name of the candidate, but extended to the method of withdrawing al-Maliki’s nomination itself.
According to Al-Masari, Al-Maliki insists that those who oppose his nomination submit individual requests signed with their names, thus clearly holding each party politically responsible. Meanwhile, leaders within the framework who reject his return insist that the withdrawal request be collective and under the title of the Coordinating Framework, in order to avoid turning the crisis into a direct personal confrontation with him.
The scene is becoming more complicated with the continuation of mutual boycotts within the framework, as Shafaq News sources reported earlier that a meeting scheduled for this week was postponed due to a boycott by some leaders, while a small meeting held at al-Maliki’s house discussed the agenda of the next meeting and the nominated names, with the addition of Ali al-Shukri’s name to the list of contenders, at a time when Basim al-Badri is emerging as one of the most prominent settlement candidates.
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AL-ABADI’S COALITION REVEALS “THREE SCENARIOS” FOR DECIDING ON THE FRAMEWORK CANDIDATE IN TOMORROW’S MEETING
The spokesperson for the Victory Coalition, Salam al-Zubaidi, revealed on Tuesday details of a crucial meeting of the leaders of the Coordination Framework scheduled for Wednesday. He explained that the meeting will discuss three main scenarios for deciding on the nomination of the largest bloc’s candidate for prime minister.
Al-Zubaidi told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “The leaders of the Framework will hold their meeting tomorrow after it was postponed yesterday at the request of the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki.” He indicated that “the political table of the Framework’s leaders has three paths regarding deciding on the largest bloc’s candidate for the next prime minister. The first involves discussing and agreeing on Mohammed Shia al-Sudani or Haider al-Abadi as alternatives to al-Maliki.”
He added, “The second scenario involves choosing one of the six remaining candidates from the previously proposed list of nine. The third scenario involves a compromise candidate from outside the framework if the first two options are not agreed upon.” He described the latter option as “very weak at the present time,” explaining that “the forces within the Coordination Framework are still keen to ensure a unanimous vote on the next prime minister candidate to guarantee the unity of the largest bloc’s political stance.”
It is worth noting that the head of the Tasmeem Alliance, Amer al-Fayez, revealed in a press statement followed by Al-Maalouma last Sunday that the Coordination Framework intends to discuss the names of nine candidates for prime minister at its meeting tomorrow.
He indicated that“among the nominated names are the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki; the caretaker prime minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani; former prime minister, Haider al-Abadi; the head of the Accountability and Justice Commission, Basim al-Badri; the leader of the Asas Party, Mohsen al-Mandalawi; the head of the Intelligence Service, Hamid al-Shatri; the prime minister’s advisor, Mohammed Sahib al-Daraji; the former Minister of Planning, Ali Shukri; and the National Security Advisor, Qasim al-Araji.”
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THE REASON FOR POSTPONING THE COORDINATION FRAMEWORK MEETING HAS BEEN REVEALED… AND THESE ARE THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS FROM THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE.
Salam Al-Zubaidi, a member of the Victory Alliance, revealed the reason for postponing the coordination framework meeting, pointing to urgent developments that prompted the leaders to request the postponement while consultations continue to resolve the issue of the premiership.
Al-Zubaidi said during his appearance on the “On the Ruler” program broadcast by Al-Furat satellite channel: “It was hoped that this meeting of the Coordination Framework would be decisive today; however, emergency developments occurred that prompted the leaders to request a postponement,” stressing that “the Framework seeks to reach a full agreement on the Prime Minister candidate, away from division.”
He pointed out that “the competition is currently limited to three names, while other names are being put forward for the purposes of political maneuvering.”
Al-Zubaidi added that “the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, is still holding on to his nomination; however, he may concede if the framework decides on an alternative candidate,” indicating that “the framework has no option but to put forward an alternative figure at the current stage.”
He indicated that “next Saturday’s meeting may largely decide on the candidate’s name, with the possibility of announcing the name 24 hours before the constitutional deadlines expire,” stressing “the framework’s commitment to adhering to the constitutional deadlines in order to restore confidence in the political process.”
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DESPITE THE HORMUZ BLOCKADE, GIANT TANKERS ARE HEADING TO BASRA PORTS, AND IRAQI CRUDE OIL IS FLOWING TO MARKETS.
Giant oil tankers continue their journeys to Iraqi ports to load crude shipments, despite escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the tightening of the US embargo on ships linked to Iran, in an indication of the continued global demand for Iraqi oil and the assurance of the security of its supplies.
Shipping data from the international ship-tracking company Kpler showed that the giant oil tanker “Alecia” – which is on the US sanctions lists – entered the waters of the Gulf and is expected to dock in Iraq in the coming days.
In the same context, the tanker “Agios Phanorios 1” was spotted making its way towards Basra to load a shipment of “Basra crude” destined for a refinery in Vietnam.
In contrast, the data revealed that the tanker “Rich Stary” failed to overcome the American embargo imposed on ships that had previously docked in Iranian ports, forcing it to return to the Strait of Hormuz one day after attempting to leave the Gulf.
This maritime confusion comes in the wake of Washington’s announcement of a comprehensive naval blockade on Tehran, which has severely restricted the movement of ships; tankers linked to the Iranian side have been unable to cross the strait in recent hours, and some have been forced to return to their points of origin.
These measures have caused a noticeable decline in shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz – the world’s most important energy artery – amid a state of anticipation and caution prevailing in global energy markets as they await the outcome of the current escalation.
Shafaq.com
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A $55 BILLION PROJECT TO BYPASS THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ… AND IRAQ IS AT THE HEART OF THE PLAN.
(Mnt Goat: I have to remind everyone the Kim Clement prophecy about three (3) new sources of energy that will come about. One from the sky, one from the land and one from the ocean. Is this bypass pipeline every really going to come about? Is God going to bring this newer energy sources to use any time soon or will it be much later? God also just recently told he is going to divert much of the oil from the Arab countries to the U.S. and Israel. Yes, many middle eastern well will simply begin to dry up…wow! Let’s see how this will play out in the near future.)
Gulf states, including Iraq, are considering building an alternative oil pipeline network to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, at an estimated cost of $55 billion, amid escalating geopolitical risks, according to an analysis published by Reuters.
The analysis indicates that imposing fees on tanker transit, even at limited levels, could constitute a significant financial burden on oil producers, prompting them to seek long-term alternatives that reduce dependence on this vital corridor.
Iraq stands out as a pivotal element in the project, as the plan includes the construction of two pipelines extending from its south through Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, reaching ports on the Arabian Sea, such as the port of Duqm and the port of Salalah, which would allow the export of oil directly to Asian markets without passing through Hormuz.
Despite the project’s cost, the analysis suggests it may be economically viable, as it roughly equals the potential revenue over approximately 25 years, and it also gives countries in the region, including Iraq, greater flexibility in exporting oil and reduces risks associated with maritime routes.
The project is also expected to be jointly financed by the beneficiary countries, with the cost distributed according to the volume of use, while implementation may take several years, which means continued reliance on the Strait of Hormuz in the near term.
Shafaq.com
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AMERICA BECOMES A “MAJOR EXPORTER” OF OIL FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE WORLD WAR II
Reuters reported on Thursday that America has become a “major exporter” of oil for the first time since World War I due to events in the Middle East and disruptions to crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
Reuters reported that the United States almost became a net exporter of crude oil last week for the first time since World War II, as shipments jumped to near-record highs to meet demand from Asian and European buyers rushing to make up for Middle East supplies disrupted by the Iran war.
The war being waged by the United States and Israel against Iran has led to the biggest ever disruption in the global energy market, and Iranian threats to maritime navigation have blocked about one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas supplies from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Asian and European refiners that had relied on supplies from the region scrambled to find alternative shipments from anywhere possible, leading to a sharp increase in demand for oil from the United States, the world’s largest producer.
Analysts and traders say the United States is rapidly approaching its maximum export capacity.
Net crude imports, or the difference between imports and exports, fell to 66,000 barrels per day last week, the lowest level recorded in weekly data going back to 2001, according to U.S. government data released Wednesday.
Exports rose to 5.2 million barrels per day, the highest level in seven months.
According to the data, the United States has not been a net exporter of crude oil since 1943, on an annual basis.
Countries such as Greece have purchased American crude oil for the first time ever in the past few months.
Kepler ship-tracking data shows a tanker carrying 500,000 barrels of crude oil is en route to Türkiye, marking the first U.S. export to that country in at least a year.
Meanwhile, imports to the United States fell by more than 1 million barrels per day to 5.3 million barrels per day last week. The United States still imports a significant amount of crude oil because its refineries are designed to process heavier crudes than the light sweet crude it produces.
Matt Smith, an analyst at Kpler, predicted that US exports would reach approximately 5.2 million barrels per day in April.
Traders and analysts say the United States could export up to six million barrels per day, citing limited pipeline capacity and tanker availability.
Shafaq.com
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PAKISTAN CONFIRMS US AND IRAN ARE READY TO HOLD TALKS
(Mnt Goat: I need everyone to notice that all these talks since the very beginning have not involved the United Nations. Why is that? Why are they holding the talks in India and not NYC UN building? Think about it…..)
Pakistani Foreign Minister Tahir Andarabi announced on Thursday that the United States and Iran are ready to hold a round of talks in an attempt to reach an agreement to end the war, but he did not specify a date for this round.
Andrabi said there was no information on where the second round of US-Iranian talks would be held, but that his country would keep communication channels open between the US and Iran.
He noted that contacts are ongoing to ensure the continuation of talks between Washington and Tehran, stressing that America and Iran are ready to hold talks and efforts are continuing.
He stressed that Pakistan’s efforts to reach an agreement between Washington and Tehran have international support.
Andrabi noted that Lebanon remains part of the ceasefire in effect, and stressed that peace in Lebanon is essential for peace talks, explaining that the nuclear issue is among the issues being discussed.
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US REINFORCEMENTS FOR HARIR BASE: 1,000 SOLDIERS ON THEIR WAY TO ERBIL
A local source in Anbar province reported on Tuesday that US forces intend to reinforce their military presence in northern Iraq by deploying more than 1,000 troops to both Harir Air Base and the US Consulate in Erbil.
The source told Al-Maalomah that “initial contingents of troops have arrived by air at Harir Air Base, with additional reinforcements expected in the coming period, with the aim of securing US facilities in Erbil.” He added that these movements coincide with escalating regional tensions, amid stalled negotiations regarding the Iranian nuclear issue.
He noted that “US forces had previously reduced some of their presence at the base before sending new reinforcements, without any official confirmation so far from the US Department of Defense or Iraqi government authorities.
It is worth noting that Harir Air Base is one of the locations where international coalition forces are stationed and witnesses occasional military movements related to security developments in the region.
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TRUMP: IRAN HAS AGREED TO HAND OVER ITS STOCKPILE OF ENRICHED URANIUM
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran had agreed to hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium, indicating that the two sides were “close” to reaching a peace agreement that would end six weeks of war.
“They have agreed to return the nuclear dust to us,” Trump told reporters at the White House, using the term to refer to the stockpile of enriched uranium that the United States says could be used to make nuclear weapons.
Trump added that a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon would include Hezbollah, noting the possibility of a meeting between the leaders of Lebanon and Israel at the White House within the next week or two.
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MINERALS AND “WHITE GOLD” PUT NAJAF ON THE INVESTMENT MAP IN IRAQ
The Iraqi Geological Survey Authority confirmed that Najaf Governorate represents one of the most prominent areas for mining investment in Iraq, due to its strategic mineral wealth and high-quality silica sand (white gold).
Senior Geologist Haider Hadi Abdul Zahra, director of the Najaf office of the commission, said, “The commission is working to promote mineral investment within an integrated industrial, geological and economic environment, given the importance of this sector in supporting the national economy and diversifying sources of income.”
He added that “the Authority seeks to develop and promote mineral investment in various regions of Iraq by developing the mining industry and making use of natural resources, while opening the door to investments in accordance with the amended Mineral Investment Law No. (91) of 1988, in a manner consistent with market requirements and contributing to the development of the industrial sector.”
He explained that “the Najaf office provides facilities for the work of the Authority in the covered governorates, through monitoring the field activities of mineral investment operations, providing scientific and technical expertise related to mineral wealth and ways to invest in it, as well as supporting the field teams with experts and technicians to complete mining projects.”
He pointed out that “Najaf Governorate possesses important mineral resources, most notably high-quality limestone deposits used in the manufacture of cement, marble substitutes, and building materials, making it a key factor in supporting housing and urban development projects.”
He added that “the governorate also contains strategic reserves of pure quartz sand and sand suitable for casting used in the ceramics and industrial molds industries, as well as high-quality silica sand used in the manufacture of colored glass.”
He explained that “there are other types of sand used in filtration systems (water filters), in addition to the sand used in the manufacture of concrete bricks, clay bricks, and standard sand used in the manufacture of cement, as well as valley deposits that provide building sand, gravel, and aggregates used in construction work.”
He pointed out that “one of the most prominent indicators of the presence of strategic minerals in Najaf is the mineral strontium sulfate, which is used in advanced industries such as radar and television screens, which enhances the opportunities for advanced industrial investment in the governorate.”
He stressed that “the diversity of mineral reserves in Najaf provides promising investment opportunities in the mining sector, especially in the cement and silica sand industries, which contributes to supporting the national economy and promoting sustainable industrial development.”
Official reports and geological experts confirm that Iraq possesses huge reserves of high-purity silica sand, which is called “white gold” in economic circles, ranging between 350 million confirmed tons and expectations of up to one billion tons in the Anbar and Najaf deserts.
This resource is of paramount strategic importance as it is the primary raw material for the clean energy revolution and the manufacture of solar panels, electronic chips, and optical fibers.
With the purity of these sands reaching 99%, Iraq seeks to transform them from a raw material into advanced manufacturing industries, which could boost the general budget by billions of dollars and provide more than 10,000 job opportunities, coinciding with expectations that the global silica market will grow to reach $85.86 billion by 2033.
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Their words not mine…..No Rumors, No Hype, No Opinions ,,,,,
Just the FACTS!
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