May 19, 2026 Edition Latest Mnt Goat Newsletter

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May 19, 2026 Mnt Goat News Brief

Guten Tag everyone:

Appears Iraq made it through the election cycle and has their new prime minister. Now what will he do? Let’s tie into the news from Iraq to learn his agenda for Iraq. What will the CBI now bring us as they continue with the reforms.

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Proverbs 11:25

A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

STATUS OF THE RV

IT’S MAY, WHICH MEANS MAIBAUM TIME THROUGHOUT BAVARIA.

Today I would like to bring you information about a few of our traditional customs in Bavaria. These customs bring community and friendship. It one of the first local events in our village my hubby and I attended that introduced me to many important people.

The Maibaum (Maypole) is a vibrant symbol of spring, community spirit, and cultural her-itage in Germany, celebrated with lively festivities and deep-rooted traditions. Maibaum also means drinking Maibaum bier and Maypole raisings…. Come join us some spring. We will be waiting for you!

MAIBAUM beer, also known as Maibaum Bier or Maypole Beer, is a traditional German lager brewed to celebrate the arrival of spring and the festivities surrounding the erection of the Maibaum (Maypole). This beer is characterized by its golden hue and a balance of malt sweetness and hop bitterness, making it a refreshing choice for warm spring days. It is often served cold, allowing one to appreciate its effervescent quality and floral aroma, and is perfect for enjoying during Maypole celebrations or gatherings.

AUFSTELLEN IN TRAUNSTEIN ( Oberbayern – Chiemgau ) 2026 VERY TRADITIONAL FOR TOURIST UND KINDER

CEREMONIAL MAYPOLE

Eine Kirche, zwei Maibäume: das geteilte Dorf 

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THE MONTH OF MAY IS ALSO THE BLESSED MARY’S MONTH

Let’s not forget that the month of May is also more than Maibaum in Germany. It is our Blessed Mother Mary’s month too. Many ask me how I can believe in the virgin pregnancy of Jesus in Mary. I believe the story was not made up as many believe and it is documented in scripture and records from the temple. It has been heavily scholarly researched of what happened thousands of years ago. It also gives us a nice understanding of the nature of the Blessed Mary and her personality. Anything is possible with God. This is also why the Catholic church also respects Joseph and made him a saint. More than likely Joseph was much older than Mary when he met her and whether or not he was previously married having children of his own. He was not originally wedded to Mary or even dating Mary as many believe. He was just a designate protector of the virgin, as assigned by the temple. Mary was his housekeeper as he went about in his carpentry shop. We don’t know for sure if Joseph was divorced or if his wife passed but the story of the wedding of Canon. I believe this is all reveling too as to why they were invited or where they part of the family being wedded? Why else would Mary be asked to provide more wine if just a guest? As a catholic we don’t worship saints, instead we respect them and learn from their example.

To truly being to understand our Blessed Mary, we must take ourselves out of today’s context and appreciate what was happening in her time. The Roman Catholic church does not widely tell the entire story, but it is recorded and studied by those in the monasteries. For some reason the average common person is told only biblical passages. Today I am presenting what I have found to be as close to the entire story of the Blessed Mother Mary as the research revels to this day. Will you take the time to listen?

WHAT ELSE IS IN THE NEWS….

Okay, so it appears we finally have an Iraqi government in place minus a few temporary ministers that are to be sworn in this week. I hope this is the start of something good. But will the Iranian politicians hang in and try to destroy his governance? The news is titled “AL-ZIDI’S GOVERNMENT WINS THE CONFIDENCE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TAKES THE CONSTITUTIONAL OATH”. “The House of Representatives granted confidence to the government of Prime Minister Ali al-Zidi on Thursday during a voting session attended by 270 members of parliament. The Prime Minister and the ministers who were voted on took the constitutional oath, signaling the official start of the new government’s duties.“

The House of Representatives voted on 14 out of 23 ministries, namely: 14 ministerial portfolios in Ali al-Zaidi’s government have gained the confidence of parliament, with the remaining appointments postponed until after Eid al-Adha.

You can read the entire article for the list of the ministry assignees.

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I noticed Nouri al-Maliki is not on the ministry list. Hurray, hurray and hurray again! Will he still move for one of the three vice presidential positions then? Will the U.S. then denounce him if he does get one? Remember that he was the prime minister in charge who let these Iranian militia inside Iraq in the first place. He is the one who raided the CBI and held up the reinstatement of the dinar back in 2012.

So, this wicked Iranian- backed politician Nouri al-Maliki seeks a position in the new Iraq government any way he can get it. This will ensure his immunity from the crimes against Iraq. In today’s news we learn he is starting yet another political movement to achieve the largest block. Will he succeed? Here are the articles titled “AL-HAMAMI: AN IMPORTANT POLITICAL FORMATION HEADED BY AL-MALIKI WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON.” Former MP Arif al-Hamami acknowledged on Monday that a significant political formation is emerging on the Iraqi scene, headed by Nouri al-Maliki, and may be announced in the near future. He added that “a significant political formation is emerging in the near future, headed by al-Maliki,” noting that “al-Maliki is determined to proceed in protecting the political process.” He really means protecting his own ass from prosecution.

Here is the second article on this same subject matter of Maliki titled “AL-KHALIDI REVEALS A “POWERFUL ALLIANCE” LED BY AL-MALIKI AND A PARALLEL MOVEMENT TO AL-SUDANI THAT INCLUDES 100 MPS.” Oh boy! Here we go again. This dude will just not give up. I don’t want any majority block led by Maliki in the next election cycle, God forbid!!!! ☹ We witnessed what he did to muddle up this last election.

Member of the Coordination Framework, Mohammed al-Khalidi, revealed today, Monday, an intense political movement to form new alliances within the Council of Representatives. He pointed to the inclination of some forces towards the opposition front led by the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, countered by a parallel movement by the head of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, to form a major parliamentary bloc.

We can see what al-Maliki really wants and that is the next prime minister position if Al-Zaydi’s govt falls apart and does not deliver. He is also gearing up already for the next election. He is master politician to get into office, but when in office does nothing to help Iraq. In fact, he only hinders growth and prosperity. His record of his last 8 years as prime minister speaks for itself.

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Like all politicians, the new prime minister Zaydi of Iraq outlines his agenda for his term in office. It is titled “AL-ZAYDI: ECONOMIC REFORM, ARMS CONTROL, AND E-GOVERNANCE ARE OUR GOVERNMENT’S TOP PRIORITIES.”

Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi announced his government’s priorities on Thursday, while also calling on diplomatic missions to resume their work in Baghdad. The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated in a press release received by Mawazin News that “Ali al-Zaidi reviewed the new government’s ministerial program, emphasizing its determination to fulfill the aspirations of the Iraqi people, placing the citizen’s interest among its top priorities.”

Again, more talk in the Iraqi news about getting rid of the Iranian-backed militia in Iraq. The article is titled “AN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE: BAGHDAD IS AN “IRANIAN PROVINCE,” AND ITS SEPARATION IS A PRIORITY BEFORE THE ZERO HOUR.”

David Des Roches, a former Pentagon official and associate professor at the Near East and South Asia Center for Security Studies, confirmed that the United States views “Iraq’s sovereignty” as the most important objective in the next phase, warning against the country becoming a “state subservient to Iran.”  

The term “Iraq First” is now quickly becoming a common phrase being used in Iraq.

Des Roches said in an exclusive interview with Shafaq News Agency that “Washington’s biggest concern is the possibility of Iraq becoming subservient to Iran, while Iraq’s independence and true sovereignty serve both American and Iraqi interests.”

He added that President Donald Trump is dealing pragmatically with regional issues, explaining that lifting sanctions on previously listed figures reflects Trump’s conviction that economic development serves American interests, and that Washington wants to see Baghdad succeed.

Trust me on this one. This issue of militias and the PMF will explode again. We have not yet heard an end to this.

This next article is interesting since Petraeus was one of the generals during the US occupation of Iraq post 2003 war. It is titled “DAVID PETRAEUS ARRIVES IN IRAQ AND MEETS WITH THE IRAQI CHIEF JUSTICE”

What do you think they are going to talk about? Maybe the ‘status of forces agreement’ or maybe how elections are run or maybe the PMF? Maybe all of them?

The President of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Faiq Zaidan, received retired US General David Petraeus on Saturday. The meeting discussed a number of issues of common interest, while the head of the Supreme Judicial Council expressed his appreciation for the efforts made by Petraeus during his time in Iraq in the field of combating terrorism and supporting paths to stability, in addition to encouraging national reconciliation efforts at the time.

Oh another article about Petraeus? It is titled “KHALIL: PETRAEUS’S MEETINGS INDICATE THE ARRANGEMENT OF NEW AMERICAN MOVES IN THE REGION”

Former MP Mahma Khalil confirmed on Monday that the recent movements and meetings of retired US General retired David Petraeus reveal Washington’s moves to rearrange the deployment of its military forces in the Middle East.

He explained that “Petraeus’s moves reflect the extent of administrative and security concern in Washington about the accelerating regional changes, and its continuous attempts to redraw the map of influence in a way that serves only its interests,” indicating that “Iraq represents the cornerstone in these moves and within the context of difficult balances.”

Khalil indicated that “any suspicious American moves within the region will be met with widespread political and popular rejection, especially with the escalating national demands to end the complete foreign military presence on Iraqi soil.”

I believe this last comment by Khalil only shows that he is pro-Iranian and does not support America in Iraq. Go figure his comments.

I want to remind everyone that under president Obama the US did in fact have a complete pull out of Iraq in December 2011 and what happened next? ISIS came in to fill the gap in the summer of 2014. Iraq was not yet ready to defend itself. Obama did this regardless of the consequences to fill a campaign promise once elected. Do you mean to tell me intelligence sources told him otherwise but he did it anyhow. Yes, he did get reelected too. Is Iraq now ready to stand alone if the US should pull out again? I can honestly say absolutely NOT as Iran would move to accelerate their presence even more than they already are.

Petraeus arrived in Iraq last Saturday, coinciding with the new government taking office, and met separately in Baghdad with the head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Faiq Zaidan, and the Speaker of Parliament, Hebat al-Halbousi.

It is noted that the US administration, through statements by its former and current military leaders, is attempting to push through new plans to prolong the stay of its forces in Iraqi bases under various pretexts and justifications.

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In this next bit of news, we learn that president Trump invited the new Iraqi prime minister al-Zaydi to the Whitehouse. This is of course fantastic news and shows us that al-Zaydi is one of the few Iraqi leaders that Washington has invited to the U.S. and done it even before his elections were completed. The article is titled “A CONFERENCE CALL BETWEEN TRUMP, AL-ZAIDI, AND BARAK WITHIN HOURS… AND THE FIRST FOREIGN VISIT TO WASHINGTON”

MP Ahmed Al-Saadi, from the Hikma Movement, revealed today, Monday (May 18, 2026), that a “group call” is expected to take place today or tomorrow, bringing together US President Donald Trump, his envoy to the region Tom Barrack, and the new Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zyadi.

In an interview with journalist Hossam Al-Hajj, which was followed by 964 Network , Al-Saadi said, “It is hoped that today there will be a meeting via closed-circuit television, or a group call, between Trump’s envoy to the region, Tom Barrack, and US President Trump, with Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi,” noting that “Al-Zaidi’s first international stop will be the United States.”

Hours after Parliament granted confidence to Ali al-Zaidi’s government, the US-funded Alhurra TV revealed Washington’s explicit position, as a State Department spokesman confirmed that “Iraq has a choice to make” regarding the participation of armed factions, stressing that “Iranian-backed terrorist militias should have no role in state institutions, nor should Iraqi government funds be used to support them,” warning that Washington “will calibrate its approach to the new government on this basis.”

In the same context, a source in the Coordination Framework, who declined to reveal his identity to Al-Hurra, revealed that the United States had vetoed the participation of six armed factions with political wings in the next government, noting that this veto came through a message sent to a group of leaders of the Coordination Framework, without revealing the names of the factions concerned.

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This next article, if Zaydi holds true on his statements, is about the best news we could get. Let’s pick it apart. It is titled “AL-ZAYDI ANGRILY CONFRONTS MINISTERS: SECLUSION WITH FOREIGNERS IS FORBIDDEN, AND I WILL DESTROY THE OLD ECONOMY.” In it we learn that Prime Minister Ali al-Zidi appeared angry at the first cabinet meeting on Saturday (May 16, 2026), issuing directives and instructions to the new ministers. Why?

In his first directive, al-Zidi gave the ministers a week to submit the “financial disclosure form,” demanding that the ministers deal with Arab and foreign ambassadors within official contexts, and in the presence of a representative from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while taking into account the interests of Iraq. This says so much for Al-Zaydi in my eyes. Maybe he will demand honesty in his govt? But this next statement by al-zaydi really reinforces who we all hoped he would be. Someone who can turn this economy around and ‘openly’ move it ahead instead of the stale old same. He does not want corrupt ministers.

Al-Zaydi stressed that “real economic reform” begins with changing the way of thinking, not changing faces, pointing out that there are two economies: “an old economy that refuses to die, and a modern economy that refuses to be born.” He emphasized that the next stage will witness the elimination of the old economy and the beginning of a “market economy.”

I see this statement as an ‘Iraq First’ statement. Folks this is the only way they are going to move ahead into the international scene, at least the way we need.

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In this article we can see that disarming of the militias / PMF is a priority for al-Zaydi in the this article titled “AL-ZAYDI LISTENS TO SECURITY REPORTS FROM THE POPULAR MOBILIZATION FORCES, THE ARMY, AND THE MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, AND DIRECTS THEM TO RAISE THEIR READINESS LEVELS.”

On Saturday evening, Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ali Faleh al-Zaidi received, separately, the head of the Popular Mobilization Forces, Faleh al-Fayyad, the Chief of Staff of the Army, Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah, and the senior undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, Hussein Hasab al-Awadi.

There is also the funding part that must be cutoff. We can expect to see a future law through parliament to overturn the previous bill soon, which the US fought for them not to do last year. But they snuck it through anyhow. Remember?

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So, here we are again more bragging $$$$$$$$$$.  We read a couple articles on this topic over the last few years. Here is the recent one titled “GOVERNMENT ADVISOR: IRAQ’S NATURAL RESOURCES ARE ESTIMATED AT $16 TRILLION”

The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, “stressed the importance of activating sovereign wealth funds as a strategic tool to revive and diversify the national economy”, in conjunction with Iraq’s continued reliance on oil revenues as a primary source of funding for the general budget, and in light of the ongoing fluctuations in oil prices and the financial challenges facing the country.

This all adds to funding an economy not solely on oil revenues. It is part of a package of financial reforms they have kicked around a lot. Get’ re done!

Also natural resources do not generate revenues unless you can bring them to market. Iraq will need companies to step in and do this for them. This is also all part of the president Trumps plan for Iraq.

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😊😊 Oh baby!!!! Next this is the super fantastic set of articles we have all been waiting to hear for so long. No, the Oil and Gas Law is not yet passed but it certainly looks like a slam dunk very soon. The first article is titled “PARLIAMENT IS MOVING TO AVOID A “PARALYSIS” SCENARIO AND AIMS TO FINALIZE THE OIL, GAS, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS LAWS.”
MP Hussein Ali announced on Monday a serious parliamentary determination to avoid a repeat of the scenario that disrupted parliamentary sessions in the previous session. He emphasized that the House of Representatives has successfully completed the reading and passage of 16 laws so far, focusing on strategic legislation related to oil and communications. He explained that “Parliament is moving steadily to compensate for previous delays.”

Nice! 😊

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Okay, oh baby again….. it is titled “POLITICAL CONSENSUS PAVES THE WAY FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE OIL AND GAS LAW.” Did you ever think we would see the passing of the Oil and Gas law in our lifetime…lol..lol..lol…

“The Iraqi Parliament is preparing to introduce the draft oil and gas law in the coming period, amid indications of a political consensus among most blocs to pass it. MP Adel al-Mahalawi, from the Progress Bloc, told Al-Sabah newspaper that the law will be presented to Parliament soon after political understandings are reached.

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Here is yet more news about the parallel market, near and dear to us investors in the Iraqi dinar. It is titled “AN ECONOMIST EXPLAINS THE FACTORS CONTROLLING THE DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE IN THE PARALLEL MARKET.”

Economic expert Salah Nouri said, “The exchange rate of the dollar in the parallel market depends on supply and demand, and this equation is affected by multiple internal and external factors.” He explained that “the demand for dollars by some traders who do not deal with the external transfer system of the Central Bank of Iraq is affected by the rise in global commodity prices and weak purchasing power.”

No kidding, tell us something we don’t already know……

Folks, the only reason I even bring this news about the parallel market to you is to show you that no matter what the CBI does, short of changing the dinar peg off the dollar, it will still exist and affect the economy. Iraq will always need US dollars to some extent. The CBI has told us they can control the parallel market by multiple devices. It is not a threat to the reinstatement. The parallel market is expected to go away in the wake of the new basket of currencies for the new peg to the dinar. It is coming soon.

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SUMMARY

I wanted to come in today and also give you a brief summary of what my CBI contact is now saying to me about the election progress and when we might expect to see the currency reform. Will we have to wait for January 2027?

If you go to my Newsletter dated 9/16/25 you can see the list of the five main issues that need to be resolved prior to any possibility of a reinstatement. In this Newsletter and the following few Newsletters I address these concerns in detail. Certainly, the PMF and the armed factions still in Iraq and even on a payroll are of a major concern.

The important part now is the new prime minister has been given a timeline by the U.S. to reach a plan to handle this issue. Let’s see what he comes up with. Next, in today’s news we see come more positive news that the Oil and Gas Law could finally become a reality. Oh boy! 😊😊Remember it is a constitutional requirement not just a nice to have item and was supposed to be completed soon after the new constitution was enacted. The entire new Iraqi constitution must be implemented prior to any reinstatement occurring. Remember also it is all about the management of the oil reserves and so this is still the cash bloodline of Iraq. Is it important then? Of course it is, and that is why we have been reading about it in just about every Newsletter in these last months.

There is also the looming full accension to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Did you forget about this event? I believe the delay is the currency reform and the reinstatement back to FOREX. To be a member of the WTO countries are preferred to have a currency. I can only believe in the overall plan given to me in 2011 and how the WTO fits into it. I can see why the WTO would want the IQD high, very high when going back to FOREX. The powers-to-be want Iraq to be the financial center of the middle east. This is also why the US is now pushing so much to rid Iraq of the Iranian influence. Who will actually be the most influential the U.S. or Iran? Who has to power to control Iraq most the U.S. or Iran. Think about it…..

I was told these issues with Iran must be resolved too and peace brought back again to the region. We pray and we wait!

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Let’s keep our prayers alive. There is a deep spiritual dimension at work today bringing about this reset. I believe we are closer than ever for the dinar to get reinstated. But first things first. part of the mess in the US must be cleaned up too.. Then certain laws in Iraq must be passed. By now everyone should be fully aware of these events that caused delays in the currency reform process. This is not rocket science to understand.

What do you think will happen next? (Leave a comment)

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Their words not mine…..No Rumors, No Hype, No Opinions ,,,,,

                                             Just the FACTS!

                                         

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 the prophets:  Julie Green

“A Mass Exodus Of Political Positions Is Coming ”

Go to the 10:14  mark in video for the prophecy. From May 8^th.   

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.  

WHEN WILL FETTERMAN JOIN THE REPUBLICAN PARTY?

ALAN DERSHOWITZ ANNOUNCES HIS SWITCH TO REPUBLICAN PARTY

I believe this sweep of common sense and truth in politics, away from the globalist agenda, is taking deep root and will grow over time. As God told the prophets- “the movement in the U.S. will grow and sweep across the rest of the world”  and we are witnessing it happen now. Please watch these three videos below as they will give you a sense of hope for the world as there are still some people who make sense and will fight this serge of stupidity in our governments.

THOUSANDS MARCH IN BRITAIN: STOP THE IMMIGRANTS

Britains are tired of being called ‘racists’ for anyone who engages in TRUTH and COMMONSENSE to challenge what is happening in their country. 

The real term that should be used to describe this movement in Britian is not being racists but being an ‘anti-globalist’ ideology.

Memories are short. Remember that Britian took a national vote in 2016 to leave the EU and finally in 2020 officially left, after a political battle of four years to actually do it. But it seems the people really don’t count as the globalist seeded inside Britian’s government seem to know best. Is this really a democracy even any longer?

So the nonsense we are witnessing in Britian is nothing more than the globalist are still ramping up the global UN Agenda 2030 and 2050 agendas even though the people have told them they don’t want it. They are relentlessly trying to keep Britian in this stupid globalist ideology. But the British people are revolting as they watch the U.S. and it’s move towards Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement and away from this nonsensical globalist agendas for the world. I

So, there is an actual ‘Make Britian Great Again’ movement. The “Make Britain Great Again” movement in the UK is a populist political trend inspired by Donald Trump’s MAGA campaign, led primarily by Nigel Farage’s ‘Reform UK and the Restore Britain party.’

IT IS EASY TO WIN AN ELECTION, HARDER TO KNOW HOW TO GOVERN.

First, we must think, did they really win or rig Britian’s elections? Kemi Badenoch DESTROYS ‘F**KING USELESS’ Starmer in SEARING Commons speech as PM fears Labour PLOT.

In this speech by Kemi Badenoch she is representing the Conservative party and all we need to do is just replace ‘Labour party’ with ‘Democrat party’ in her speech and the comparison to the US politics Republican vs Democrats to the two parties now in Britian is uncanny. Please listen carefully. WOW! WOW! WOW!

KING CHARLES OUTLINES UK GOVERNMENT PRIORITIES AMID GROWING PRESSURE ON STARMER

Why did King Charles have to come before parliament and outline parliament’s agenda?

I will sum it up for you as to why. It is prime minister Starmer’s failure as a leader for Britian.

According to Erskine May, the guide to parliamentary procedure, “the King or Queen has always enjoyed, by prescription, custom and law, the chief place in parliament and the sole executive power.”¹  This is symbolised in a number of ways: for example, all MPs and peers must swear an oath or make an affirmation of loyalty to the monarch in order to take their seats; and neither house of parliament can meet or make law unless the Mace, which represents royal authority, is present.

Oh…are you connecting the dots. There is much more to this King’s speech than meets the eye. Remember that King Charles, is a known globalist, a far left liberal. So why is he giving a more conservative speech in parliament telling them to legislate more conservative bills? Remember too that King Charles just completed a visit to the U.S. and spoke at length to President Trump. What do you think president Trump and King Charles were talking about? Then soon after this visit to the Whitehouse then this speech in parliament by King Charles.

We already know the problems as Kemi Badenoch destroyed the labour party in her recent speech in parliament representing the conservative party (see above video). Then these problems are reiterated by MP Rupert Lowe of the Reform UK party (see below video). If you listen carefully, you will hear the King address all these issues in what he wants parliament to do.

Just to let you know it is not uncommon for the King of the UK to come to parliament and give a speech, such as this one. He is giving the governing body a warning to fix the long-standing problems of Britian. Remember that the Monarchy of Britian first gave the power to the people to govern themselves in the year 1215 under the Magna Carta, when rebellious barons forced King John to agree to legal limits on royal power. Since this time period the shift from absolute monarchy to parliamentary supremacy was a gradual constitutional evolution over centuries. The monarchy therefore expects the governing power to govern for the citizens of Britian and not some global entity that is now dictating terms to Britian as in a global form of governance. Seems the King is making a 180 degree turnaround in his policies.

“LET’S MAKE GREAT BRITAIN GREAT AGAIN” – Rupert Lowe Reform UK MP

We also have to listen to Rupert Lowe to get the full picture of the problems facing Britian. Are they the same as in the U.S.? Who has been pushing these warped agendas on our countries? (massive illegal migration, massive welfare, downgrading our military, etc)

THE FAKE NEWS MEDIA CONTINUES ITS LIES

Are these news channels committing treasonous acts to sabotage US interests or are these journalist bought and paid for?  

HOW FAFSA FRAUD WAS DRAINING TAXPAYER MONEY

Secretary of Education McMahon REVEALS how FAFSA fraud was DRAINING taxpayer money and new Pell grants can help train our future workforce.

TRUMP: ON IRANIAN NUCLEAR ATTACK AFTERMATH:

THE REAL STORY

FORDOW: THE EXTENT OF IRAN’S NUCLEAR ENRICHMENT FACILITY

This is real, this is not a game. Fordow was one of three sites doing the enrichment.

How does anyone retrieve this enriched uranium dust? Iran does not have the capability to do it.

What would they have done if they developed a fully operational warhead? Most of the general public have no idea of what Iran was doing. Please watch this video it shows you a lot of what the major news media has not shown the general public. It may also clarify in your mind why it is so important to end once and for all Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

They told us what they would do with it – “wipe Israel off the map”, “blow up the US”.

Were there any other options than to conduct a bombing raid using the GBU-57 Mop carried by the B2 Spirit Bomber on the facility since intel told us they were only two weeks away from their nuclear goal.   

Now they are rebuilding the FORDW facility. Are there any other options other than to obtain any enriched uranium they already have and then destroy their capability to EVER rebuild an enrichment facility again. I don’t know about you but I am not in favor of letting terrorists have a nuclear bomb.

INFLATION IS A CHOICE: KEVIN WARSH

Says the new chairman of the Federal Reserve. He has been given one main objective, that is to prepare the U.S. Treasury for the abolishment of the Federal Reserve in America. I do not yet know what his position will be afterwards. This is coming and it won’t be long.

THE ASSIMILATION ACT

Just introduced to Congress. This piece of legislation is way overdue. Learn what its all about.

IS AOC A SOCIALIST COMMUNISTS?

You decide….

She will NEVER recover from this interview.

CIA WHISTLEBLOWER TESTIFIES ON COVID ‘COVER-UP’

Another COVID lie coverup exposed. What did the prophets tell us –  ‘What can be shaken will be shaken.’ The government owes its citizens the TRUTH!

WHY WON’T OBAMA GO AWAY LIKE ALL THE OTHER PAST PRESIDENTS?

Obama the ‘globalist’ president. Yes, he wants a global government and the US sovereignty gone and I mean gone! He wants the US to follow not lead the world.

This guy is not about ‘America First’ but ‘globalism first’. Can you see how globalism is ruining the planet and is not helping it? Just take a look around you? Just look at the mess in the middle east, then in Europe, the UK, Australia and in the U.S. What the heck is so good about it?

Define globalist: a person who advocates the administering or planning of a political strategy and an economic system, i.e. global governance on a global rather than a national basis. They do not want sovereignty of nations.

And he was a US President? What the….. (WTF)

THEY CALL THIS DEMOCRACY. DEMS JUST GOT CAUGHT…AGAIN

I even question why they call their party the ‘democrat party’ when they are the farthest from being democratic. Remember everything is NOT about what the majority wants. Yes, this what they call democratic. But they are wrong. VERY wrong!

Is about what the US Constitution says on how we should govern. The U.S. is a”Constitutional Republic’ NOT a democracy. We only use the democratic principles to select our leaders, when that is done, we want them then is to uphold the US Constitution which is our the guiding laws of the land. We donot want them to use their power we have given them then to try to turn us away from what our founding fathers wanted and to change to a pure ‘Democracy’, which is easily manipulated as you cannot serve all the people all the time is a pure democracy.

And this is where the democrat party does not get it. This is how they will try to manipulate the voters minds into believing we must go to a pure Democracy. You can hear it when they talk and make their grand speeches about democracy. We hear then screaming all the time about democracy, democracy, democracy but this is only brainwashing you to get you to go along with their narrative of a pure democracy away from what the founding fathers wanted. They did not choose a Constitutional Republic for nothing. There were hundreds of years of background and corruption behind their decision. They did not want America to go the way of the past in Europe.

I challenge everyone to go research why the founding fathers wanted this ‘Constitutional Republic’ and NOT a pure ‘Democracy”. 

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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-ZIDI’S GOVERNMENT WINS THE CONFIDENCE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TAKES THE CONSTITUTIONAL OATH

The House of Representatives granted confidence to the government of Prime Minister Ali al-Zidi on Thursday during a voting session attended by 270 members of parliament. The Prime Minister and the ministers who were voted on took the constitutional oath, signaling the official start of the new government’s duties.

The House of Representatives voted on 14 out of 23 ministries, namely:

14 ministerial portfolios in Ali al-Zaidi’s government have gained the confidence of parliament, with the remaining appointments postponed until after Eid al-Adha.

1- Voting unanimously for Faleh Al-Sari as Minister of Finance.

2- Voting by an absolute majority on Basim Muhammad Khudair as Minister of Oil.

3- Voting by an absolute majority for Mohammed Nouri Ahmed as Minister of Industry.

4- Voting by an absolute majority for Ali Saad Wahib as Minister of Electricity.

5- Voting by an absolute majority for Abdul-Hussein Aziz as Minister of Health.

6- Voting by an absolute majority for Sarwa Abdulwahid as Minister of Environment.

7- Voting by an absolute majority for Abdul Rahim Jassim as Minister of Agriculture. 

8- Voting by an absolute majority for Mustafa Nizar Jumaa as Minister of Trade.

9- Voting by an absolute majority for Khalid Shawani as Minister of Justice.

10- Voting by an absolute majority on Abdul Karim Abtan as Minister of Education.

11- Voting by an absolute majority to appoint Wahab Salman Mohammed as Minister of Transport.

12- Voting by an absolute majority for Fuad Hussein as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

13- Voting by an absolute majority for Mustafa Jabbar Sand as Minister of Communications.

14- Voting by an absolute majority for Muthanna Ali Mahdi as Minister of Water Resources.

The remaining portfolios are scheduled to be voted on after the Eid al-Adha holiday, and include the ministries of: Interior, Defense, Labor and Social Affairs, Immigration and Displacement, Reconstruction and Housing, Planning, Culture, Education, Youth and Sports, in addition to the deputy prime ministers.

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AL-ZAYDI: ECONOMIC REFORM, ARMS CONTROL, AND E-GOVERNANCE ARE OUR GOVERNMENT’S TOP PRIORITIES.

Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi announced his government’s priorities on Thursday, while also calling on diplomatic missions to resume their work in Baghdad. The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated in a press release received by Mawazin News that “Ali al-Zaidi reviewed the new government’s ministerial program, emphasizing its determination to fulfill the aspirations of the Iraqi people, placing the citizen’s interest among its top priorities.” According to the statement, al-Zaidi said, “The path to reform begins from within by confronting corruption and administrative inefficiency.”

He indicated that he would face the challenges based on his belief in the capabilities and patience of the Iraqi people, transforming crises into opportunities and setbacks into milestones in making a difference to enhance services, build robust institutions, and propel Iraq towards e-governance and e-government. Al-Zaidi outlined his steps in “three tracks: first, economic reform and development through economic diversification, genuine investment, and a sound financial and banking system; second, social development, establishing social justice, caring for the most vulnerable groups, protecting children, and empowering women; and third, reforming the security apparatus by monopolizing weapons in the hands of the state, strengthening the capabilities of the security forces, and consolidating their authority.” The citizen’s trust in democracy.”

He noted that “Iraq, with its deep-rooted civilization, human and cultural diversity, and the supreme religious authority it represents, qualifies us to stand and restore the government’s standing.” He called on all diplomatic missions to “return to their work in Baghdad,” and expressed his gratitude to the government of Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani.

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THE US ENVOY CONGRATULATED AL-ZAIDI: TRUMP IS FULLY PREPARED TO WORK WITH YOU AND YOUR GOVERNMENT.

US Special Envoy Tom Barrack congratulated Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on Thursday on his government winning a vote of confidence in parliament. Barrack said in a statement: “We congratulate Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on receiving the confidence of parliament and the approval of his government by the Council of Representatives.”

 He added: “We are encouraged by your new leadership and look forward to working with you to develop an ambitious agenda that aligns with our shared interests: building a sovereign, prosperous, and stable Iraq that lives in peace with its neighbors and provides opportunities and growth for all its citizens in a productive partnership with the United States.” 

He noted that “President Trump, Secretary Rubio, and the United States are fully prepared to work closely with you and your government to achieve our shared goals of prosperity for the Iraqi people and the defeat of terrorism, which has long been an obstacle to their progress.”

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IRAN CONGRATULATES THE NEW IRAQI GOVERNMENT ON ITS FORMATION: WE WILL STAND BY OUR IRAQI BROTHERS.

Iranian Ambassador to Iraq, Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadegh, congratulated the newly formed Iraqi government headed by Ali al-Zaidi on Thursday. In a post on the X platform, Al-Sadegh said, “I extend my sincere congratulations to the Republic of Iraq, its government and people, on the formation of the new government and its gaining the confidence of Parliament.” He added, “We hope that political stability will open a new chapter of prosperity and progress in the strategic relations between our two countries, and Iran will remain alongside its Iraqi brothers for the security and development of the region.”

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FINANCE MINISTER FALEH AL-SARI: WE WILL WORK ON REALISTIC SOLUTIONS TO OVERCOME THE CRISIS WITHOUT AFFECTING THE CITIZEN’S LIVELIHOOD.

I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the ladies and gentlemen of the Iraqi Parliament for granting me their confidence, and I also thank the Prime Minister for his support and nomination of me for this national mission.

I assure our honorable people that the Ministry of Finance will work with all seriousness and responsibility, and in close coordination with the relevant state institutions, to find realistic financial and economic solutions that contribute to overcoming the financial crisis, while being fully careful not to harm the citizen’s livelihood, in order to achieve financial stability and preserve the rights of all Iraqis.

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WHEN WILL DOLLAR SHIPMENTS ARRIVE IN BAGHDAD? WASHINGTON IGNORES THE CENTRAL BANK, WHILE AL-ZIDI PRIORITIZES IT.

The Asharq Bloomberg website published a report in which a senior Iraqi official, who declined to reveal his identity, stated that addressing the crisis of delayed dollar shipments from the United States to Baghdad, amounting to about $10 billion annually, will be among the priorities of Ali al-Zaidi’s government, in order to avoid destabilizing the exchange market in light of the sharp decline in oil exports due to the repercussions of the Iran war. He confirmed that the Iraqi authorities are trying to find out the reasons for the delay in the latest shipments, but the Central Bank has not yet received any response from the American side.

Earlier, the administration of US President Donald Trump suspended dollar shipments to Iraq and froze funding for security cooperation programs with Baghdad, pressuring it to dismantle Iranian-backed armed factions. The US Treasury Department blocked an air shipment of about $500 million in Iraqi oil revenues held in accounts at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, according to the Wall Street Journal.

According to banking expert Mustafa Hantoush, speaking to Asharq Bloomberg, Washington is expected to resume sending shipments soon, based on a similar precedent in 2023, at a time when the International Monetary Fund expects the Iraqi economy to shrink by 6.8% this year, with central reserves amounting to $100 billion before the war.

A senior Iraqi official said that addressing the crisis of delayed dollar shipments from the United States to Baghdad will be a priority for the new government to avoid destabilizing the exchange market, especially after the sharp decline in the country’s oil exports due to the repercussions of the Iran war.

Iraq receives a portion of its oil revenues in the form of cash shipments in US dollars, estimated at around $10 billion annually. These funds are distributed in installments arriving via chartered flights at Baghdad Airport, while transfers related to financing foreign trade—which have not been affected by the delays—are managed through official banking channels.

The government official, who spoke to Asharq on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the Iraqi authorities are indeed trying to find out the reasons for the delay in the latest shipments, but the Central Bank has not yet received a response from the American side.

The US State Department confirmed in response to an inquiry from Asharq News’ Washington bureau that dollar shipments to Iraq remain “suspended.” It referred any further inquiries to the Treasury Department and the Central Bank of Iraq. The Treasury Department did not respond to Al-Sharq’s questions about the crisis, while officials at the Central Bank of Iraq could not be reached for comment.

Reuters reported in late April, citing several sources, that the administration of US President Donald Trump had halted a cash shipment worth about $500 million and suspended part of its security cooperation with Baghdad in an attempt to pressure the Iraqi government to reduce the influence of Iranian-backed armed factions, which have launched several attacks on Gulf states since the start of the conflict at the end of February in support of the regime in Tehran.

The stability of the dinar is at stake

Although the value of the shipment represents only a small fraction of the total demand for dollars in the Iraqi market, its delayed arrival and the ongoing crisis could affect the stability of the dinar and widen the gap between the official exchange rate and the parallel market rate, which has only fluctuated within a narrow range since the outbreak of the conflict. Therefore, the official confirmed that the issue will be a priority for Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi as soon as he officially assumes office. The Iraqi parliament is scheduled to vote tomorrow, Thursday, on granting confidence to the new government.

Iraq is among the countries most affected by the war in the region. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects a 6.8% contraction in its economy this year due to its reliance on oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz, which account for 90% of government revenue. A senior IMF official told Asharq Al-Awsat last month that Baghdad’s options for dealing with the crisis until a new government is formed focus on reducing spending and temporarily drawing on the central bank’s reserves, which stood at approximately $100 billion before the war.

Trump had invited al-Zaidi during a phone call at the end of last month to visit Washington after the government was formed, and wished him success “in forming a new government free of terrorism that can provide a brighter future for Iraq and the United States.”

The historical roots of the crisis

Iraqi banking expert Mustafa Hantoush told Asharq that he expects Washington to resume sending dollar shipments soon. He added that the United States had previously suspended these shipments temporarily in 2023 without publicly stating the reasons.

The story of relying on the United States to send dollar shipments to Baghdad dates back to 2003, when then-US President George W. Bush issued an executive order during the American occupation following the overthrow of Saddam Hussein’s regime. This order mandated that all of Iraq’s oil revenues be transferred to a special account called the “Development Fund for Iraq,” managed through the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, ostensibly to protect the funds from lawsuits and use them for reconstruction. Since then, the executive order has been renewed annually, meaning that US approval is required before any funds can be transferred to Baghdad.

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DAVID PETRAEUS ARRIVES IN IRAQ AND MEETS WITH THE IRAQI CHIEF JUSTICE

(What do you think they are going to talk about? Maybe the status of forces agreement or maybe how elections are run? Maybe both?)

The President of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Faiq Zaidan, received retired US General David Petraeus on Saturday.

The meeting discussed a number of issues of common interest, while the head of the Supreme Judicial Council expressed his appreciation for the efforts made by Petraeus during his time in Iraq in the field of combating terrorism and supporting paths to stability, in addition to encouraging national reconciliation efforts at the time.

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KHALIL: PETRAEUS’S MEETINGS INDICATE THE ARRANGEMENT OF NEW AMERICAN MOVES IN THE REGION

Former MP Mahma Khalil confirmed on Monday that the recent movements and meetings of retired US General David Petraeus reveal Washington’s moves to rearrange the deployment of its military forces in the Middle East.

Khalil told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “the repeated statements by prominent American security and military figures regarding Iraq, Iran, and the region cannot be separated from the recent field movements of the American occupation in the Middle East.”

He added that “Washington is striving to maintain its eroding strategic influence by repositioning its forces and strengthening its military presence at some bases within the region.”

He explained that “Petraeus’s moves reflect the extent of administrative and security concern in Washington about the accelerating regional changes, and its continuous attempts to redraw the map of influence in a way that serves only its interests,” indicating that “Iraq represents the cornerstone in these moves and within the context of difficult balances.”

He indicated that “any suspicious American moves within the region will be met with widespread political and popular rejection, especially with the escalating national demands to end the complete foreign military presence on Iraqi soil.”

Petraeus arrived in Iraq last Saturday, coinciding with the new government taking office, and met separately in Baghdad with the head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Faiq Zaidan, and the Speaker of Parliament, Hebat al-Halbousi.

It is noted that the US administration, through statements by its former and current military leaders, is attempting to push through new plans to prolong the stay of its forces in Iraqi bases under various pretexts and justifications.

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THE IRAQI DINAR IS UNDER PRESSURE FROM THE FINANCIAL CRISIS AND FEARS OF DECLINING MONETARY COVER.

Warnings are increasing about the repercussions of the financial crisis on the stability of the Iraqi dinar, with growing talk about the possibility of using part of the cash reserve to cover government expenses.

Economic expert Dr. Safwan Qusay confirmed the possibility of resorting to the cash reserves of the Central Bank of Iraq, given the existence of an amount exceeding $90 billion, while warning at the same time of the occurrence of inflation within Iraq.

(So, like I said in a previous Newsletter they have not yet tied into the reserves to help pay salaries. Those darn salaries (monthly lump sum to Kurdistan for its share of oil revenues).

Qusay said that “the Central Bank of Iraq’s reserves amount to $90 billion in addition to 170 tons of gold, and if borrowing from these reserves is relied upon, it is possible to continue with financial flexibility up to $60 billion.”

(The IMF says Iraq has only 5 months and then their reserves are sown to critical levels. This article also tells us the gold is in addition to the cash reserves in US dollars unlike many of these intel gurus are telling you its all included in the $90 billion.)

He added that “the $60 billion represents the value of the issued Iraqi dinar, but the dinar’s value falling below the aforementioned financial cover means allowing inflation to occur domestically.”

He explained that “the possibility of resorting to borrowing from the central bank’s reserves, or the occurrence of the aforementioned inflation, may happen six months after this May, as the government can secure salaries for this period of time.”

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AL-ZAYDI LISTENS TO SECURITY REPORTS FROM THE POPULAR MOBILIZATION FORCES, THE ARMY, AND THE MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, AND DIRECTS THEM TO RAISE THEIR READINESS LEVELS.

On Saturday evening, Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ali Faleh al-Zaidi received, separately, the head of the Popular Mobilization Forces, Faleh al-Fayyad, the Chief of Staff of the Army, Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah, and the senior undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, Hussein Hasab al-Awadi.

His media office stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that Al-Zaidi listened during the meetings to a detailed explanation of the general security situation in the country, without announcing additional details about the content of the reports presented.

According to the statement, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces directed the continuation of efforts to enhance security stability, intensify coordination between security agencies in various areas of responsibility, raise the level of readiness, and provide the requirements of officers and ranks in the Armed Forces and other security agencies, in order to ensure the implementation of tasks and duties.

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AL-ZAYDI ANGRILY CONFRONTS MINISTERS: SECLUSION WITH FOREIGNERS IS FORBIDDEN, AND I WILL DESTROY THE OLD ECONOMY.

Prime Minister Ali al-Zidi appeared angry at the first cabinet meeting on Saturday (May 16, 2026), issuing directives and instructions to the new ministers.

In his first directive, al-Zidi gave the ministers a week to submit the “financial disclosure form,” demanding that the ministers deal with Arab and foreign ambassadors within official contexts, and in the presence of a representative from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while taking into account the interests of Iraq.

Al-Zaydi stressed that “real economic reform” begins with changing the way of thinking, not changing faces, pointing out that there are two economies: “an old economy that refuses to die, and a modern economy that refuses to be born.” He emphasized that the next stage will witness the elimination of the old economy and the beginning of a “market economy.”

Al-Zaydi urged the new ministers not to make any functional changes or modifications to the ministry’s structure at present, except after a general and comprehensive evaluation of the employees.

In another point that Al-Zaydi emphasized and described as “important,” he demanded that ministers choose their office directors exclusively from among the employees of the ministries, and that the selection be based on “competence” and “integrity,” stressing that he would reject anyone chosen from outside the ministry, indicating that this would be an “unhealthy indicator” for the minister.

Al-Zaydi identified the priorities of each minister in three points: to identify the real problem in the ministry, to stop the bleeding within his ministry, and to present a measurable program within 3 weeks, stressing by saying: “I do not want flowery reports or an explanation of problems that the citizen knows before us.”

The cabinet meeting witnessed the appearance of former cabinet secretary-general Hamid al-Ghazi, who appears to be continuing his duties in the same position.

On Saturday (May 16, 2026), Ali Al-Zaidi chaired a cabinet meeting, during which he listened to the ministers’ interventions about the reality of their ministries, and issued a set of directives to the ministers, which constitute a roadmap for implementing the government’s policies, goals and priorities.

In his first speech after officially assuming his duties on Saturday (May 16, 2026), Al-Zaidi pledged to launch a comprehensive economic and financial reform program based on revitalizing industry, agriculture, tourism and investment, with the aim of building an economy that does not depend on a single resource, stressing that providing job opportunities for young people and reducing unemployment are among his government’s top priorities.

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A CONFERENCE CALL BETWEEN TRUMP, AL-ZAIDI, AND BARAK WITHIN HOURS… AND THE FIRST FOREIGN VISIT TO WASHINGTON

MP Ahmed Al-Saadi, from the Hikma Movement, revealed today, Monday (May 18, 2026), that a “group call” is expected to take place today or tomorrow, bringing together US President Donald Trump, his envoy to the region Tom Barrack, and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zidi.

In an interview with journalist Hossam Al-Hajj, which was followed by 964 Network , Al-Saadi said, “It is hoped that today there will be a meeting via closed-circuit television, or a group call, between Trump’s envoy to the region, Tom Barrack, and US President Trump, with Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi,” noting that “Al-Zaidi’s first international stop will be the United States.”

Hours after Parliament granted confidence to Ali al-Zaidi’s government, the US-funded Alhurra TV revealed Washington’s explicit position, as a State Department spokesman confirmed that “Iraq has a choice to make” regarding the participation of armed factions, stressing that “Iranian-backed terrorist militias should have no role in state institutions, nor should Iraqi government funds be used to support them,” warning that Washington “will calibrate its approach to the new government on this basis.”

In the same context, a source in the Coordination Framework, who declined to reveal his identity to Al-Hurra, revealed that the United States had vetoed the participation of six armed factions with political wings in the next government, noting that this veto came through a message sent to a group of leaders of the Coordination Framework, without revealing the names of the factions concerned.

It is worth noting that the welcome for al-Zaidi’s appointment was extraordinary, starting from the countries of the surrounding region and reaching America, making al-Zaidi the first Iraqi prime minister to be invited to visit Washington even before his government was formed.

In contrast to Trump’s “veto” with his famous tweet against Maliki, Trump appeared to be strongly supportive of al-Zaidi, starting with a phone call, followed by a tweet supporting al-Zaidi on “Truth Social” (Trump’s preferred platform for his statements), and then a statement to the media about America’s support for al-Zaidi and its role in his reaching this assignment.

This American support was not without messages, as Trump confirmed in his tweet supporting al-Zaidi that he supports the formation of a new government “free from terrorism”, in a clear and understandable reference.

This comes in conjunction with numerous messages conveyed by Washington regarding the removal of factions and political entities that possess armed factions from sovereign ministries and the political scene, as well as leaks made by figures close to the Shiite coordination framework about American displeasure with Adnan Faihan’s appointment as Deputy Speaker of Parliament.

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THE GOVERNOR OF THE CENTRAL BANK OF IRAQ CHAIRS A MEETING WITH ELECTRONIC PAYMENT COMPANIES. 

The Central Bank of Iraq held an expanded meeting at its headquarters in Baghdad, chaired by the Governor, Mr. Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, and attended by directors of relevant departments within the bank, as well as the authorized managers of licensed electronic payment service providers in Iraq.

The meeting focused on discussing the most prominent challenges and observations related to the operations of these companies, and reviewing mechanisms for developing the services they provide to enhance the efficiency of the financial and banking sector and support the comprehensive digital transformation in the country.
The meeting included a comprehensive review of technical, administrative, and regulatory observations pertaining to the work of electronic payment companies. 

Participants exchanged views on the companies’ future plans aimed at improving financial services, with a focus on strengthening compliance and full adherence to the regulations and instructions adopted by the Central Bank. They also discussed upgrading the infrastructure and developing the technical and regulatory systems of payment companies in line with best practices and international standards.

The discussions expanded to include the development of innovative solutions and initiatives aimed at improving the electronic payment environment in Iraq. Participants focused on enhancing the security, efficiency, and reliability of digital financial services to meet citizens’ aspirations and support the government’s efforts to promote financial inclusion and a smooth transition to a digital economy.

This meeting is part of the Central Bank of Iraq’s ongoing efforts to regulate and develop the financial technology sector and ensure the provision of secure and innovative digital services that support financial stability in the country.

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GOVERNMENT ADVISOR: IRAQ’S NATURAL RESOURCES ARE ESTIMATED AT $16 TRILLION

The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, stressed the importance of activating sovereign wealth funds as a strategic tool to revive and diversify the national economy, in conjunction with Iraq’s continued reliance on oil revenues as a primary source of funding for the general budget, and in light of the ongoing fluctuations in oil prices and the financial challenges facing the country.

Saleh said in a press statement followed by Al-Furat News that the government program that was recently approved by the House of Representatives indicated the importance of sovereign wealth funds and working to establish a generation fund by investing available unexploited national assets, indicating that estimates indicate that the next stage will be an appropriate opportunity to launch or expand the work of sovereign wealth and investment funds, benefiting from the reinvestment of natural resources that Iraq abounds in, as it is one of the richest countries in the world in natural resources and occupies the ninth international ranking in natural resources, whose current market value is estimated at more than 16 trillion US dollars, which allows for the conversion of the returns on investing these resources into financial surpluses and sustainable revenues during the coming years, within the strong economic policy adopted by the current government.

He added that the sovereign wealth fund is not just a “savings account,” but rather an investment institution that aims to invest a portion of the state’s revenues in productive projects, both domestic and foreign, that generate long-term returns and provide protection for the national economy from future crises and global financial fluctuations. He pointed out that the Iraqi economy still depends almost entirely on oil, and oil revenues constitute the largest share of the general budget, making the country vulnerable to any sharp decline in global prices or geopolitical crises affecting the energy market.

He pointed to the growing importance of sovereign wealth funds in financing vital sectors such as industry, agriculture, renewable energy, infrastructure, transportation and logistics, in addition to technology and communications, as well as supporting the private sector and creating new job opportunities, especially with the growing youth workforce within what is known as the “demographic dividend,” where young people are expected to constitute about 60% of Iraq’s population in the next few years.

He added that the experiences of the Gulf countries, especially Saudi Arabia and the UAE, as well as Norway, can be cited, which, through their sovereign wealth funds, have been able to transform oil surpluses into huge global investments that generate sustainable profits for future generations. He pointed out that Gulf investment funds are among the most prominent regional models that have expanded their investments within their countries and abroad, and have contributed to supporting economic diversification plans and reducing dependence on oil.

Saleh explained that Iraq has moved in recent years to establish the beginnings of development and investment funds aimed at attracting foreign capital and stimulating major projects, in an attempt to create a more stable economic environment. The government has also adopted a policy of providing sovereign guarantees to support private sector projects and investment, a step that may pave the way for expanding the role of investment funds in the future.

He stressed that the success of any sovereign wealth fund in Iraq remains contingent on the existence of an independent management with the highest levels of governance and transparency, because the absence of sound oversight may turn these funds into tools for short-term government spending, instead of being investment institutions that achieve long-term strategic returns.

He explained that improving the investment environment, banking reform, and developing economic legislation are key factors to ensure the success of the Iraqi experience, especially in light of the move towards establishing the “Generations Fund” which was included in the government program and was recently approved by the House of Representatives, in addition to the local market’s need for productive projects capable of driving the economy and reducing dependence on imports.

Saleh concluded by noting that, in light of global economic shifts and the challenges related to energy markets and trade routes, Iraq has a real opportunity to transform its future oil surpluses into a sustainable economic base if they are invested according to a long-term vision focused on development and production. He stressed that the country’s success in building a sovereign wealth fund that is transparent and independent could constitute a pivotal turning point in the Iraqi economy, and open the door to a new phase based on diversifying sources of income and enhancing financial stability for future generations.

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PARLIAMENT IS MOVING TO AVOID A “PARALYSIS” SCENARIO AND AIMS TO FINALIZE THE OIL, GAS, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS LAWS.

 
MP Hussein Ali announced on Monday a serious parliamentary determination to avoid a repeat of the scenario that disrupted parliamentary sessions in the previous session. He emphasized that the House of Representatives has successfully completed the reading and passage of 16 laws so far, focusing on strategic legislation related to oil and communications.

Ali told Al-Maalouma, “The House of Representatives is working intensively to activate its legislative role and avoid the obstacles and political gridlock that led to the disruption of sessions in the past.” He explained that “Parliament is moving steadily to compensate for previous delays.”

He added that “the House has so far managed to complete the reading and proceed with the legal procedures for 16 diverse laws affecting various sectors,” noting that “parliamentary focus is currently on resolving contentious laws that have been stalled for years.”

Ali continued, “There is a concerted parliamentary effort to pass the postponed oil and gas law, the communications and information technology law, as well as a package of other laws that are of paramount importance in regulating the country’s economic resources and infrastructure.”

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POLITICAL CONSENSUS PAVES THE WAY FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE OIL AND GAS LAW.

The Iraqi Parliament is preparing to introduce the draft oil and gas law in the coming period, amid indications of a political consensus among most blocs to pass it. MP Adel al-Mahalawi, from the Progress Bloc, told Al-Sabah newspaper that the law will be presented to Parliament soon after political understandings are reached.

He explained that Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi has expressed his willingness to cooperate in finalizing legislation with an economic dimension. He clarified that the law is considered one of the most anticipated pieces of legislation, as it regulates the relationship between the federal government and the oil-producing provinces and contributes to supporting the budget and boosting revenues.

Al-Mahalawi added that some technical and political disagreements still exist, but they are resolvable through national consensus. He also noted Parliament’s intention to introduce a set of service and economic laws in the coming period in coordination with the government. 

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THE IRANIAN STOCK EXCHANGE WILL RESUME TRADING NEXT TUESDAY.

Iran’s state news agency quoted a senior official as saying on Saturday that Iran will reopen its stock market on Tuesday after suspending it during the conflict with the United States and Israel.

Hamid Yari, deputy supervisor of the Stock Exchange and Securities Organization, said, “The suspension of stock market activities since the beginning of the war was aimed at protecting shareholders’ assets, preventing panic trading, and allowing for more transparent pricing conditions.” He added, “Now, with the reopening of the stock market, we will see a full resumption of all sectors of the capital market.”

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AN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE: BAGHDAD IS AN “IRANIAN PROVINCE,” AND ITS SEPARATION IS A PRIORITY BEFORE THE ZERO HOUR.

David Des Roches, a former Pentagon official and associate professor at the Near East and South Asia Center for Security Studies, confirmed that the United States views “Iraq’s sovereignty” as the most important objective in the next phase, warning against the country becoming a “state subservient to Iran,” while predicting a resumption of the “American-Israeli” military conflict against Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz.

Iraq First

Des Roches said in an exclusive interview with Shafaq News Agency that “Washington’s biggest concern is the possibility of Iraq becoming subservient to Iran, while Iraq’s independence and true sovereignty serve both American and Iraqi interests.”

He added that President Donald Trump is dealing pragmatically with regional issues, explaining that lifting sanctions on previously listed figures reflects Trump’s conviction that economic development serves American interests, and that Washington wants to see Baghdad succeed.

Regarding the relationship between Baghdad and Tehran, Des Roches described the required balance as a “real challenge,” noting that some armed factions within Iraq “take their orders from Iran,” which hinders the ability of Iraqis to pursue their national interests.

He continued: “Iraq must have its own electricity and should not remain dependent on importing electricity from Iran,” noting that Tehran uses the energy file “as a tool to obtain hard currency and maintain its influence.”

The former Pentagon official asserted that “Iran is treating Iraq as an Arab province under its control with a seat at the United Nations,” adding that “the Iraqi nation is strong, and its destiny is greatness, not subservience.”

Mosaic defense

In assessing the military escalation in the Gulf, the former US official said that Iran has shown, by targeting shipping and infrastructure in the Gulf states and Iraq, that it “does not view its neighbors as sovereign states but as its own sphere of influence.”

He added that Tehran is adopting what is called “distributed mosaic defense,” by giving advance instructions to missile and drone units before the outbreak of war, reflecting a readiness to strike countries in the region even if they do not participate directly in the fighting.

Des Roches argued that the Gulf states refused to allow the United States to use their air bases against Iran because they wanted to stay out of the conflict, but Iran decided to consider them enemies anyway.

Israel and Lebanon

Regarding the relationship between Washington and Tel Aviv, he explained that “Israel does not wait for an American green light when it sees a threat to its national security,” noting that the two sides agree militarily on “weakening Iranian offensive capabilities,” but they differ politically on the future of Iran after the war.

He added: “The United States does not want to impose a new regime in Iran, but wants the Iranian people to decide that, while Israel seeks to ensure that Iran does not become a future threat again.”

Regarding Lebanon, he considered the main problem to be Hezbollah, saying that the party “has turned itself into a state within a state” and weakened Lebanese governing institutions.

He added that the Lebanese government has begun to approach the stage of “extending sovereignty” through steps such as limiting the influence of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and stopping the flow of weapons to Hezbollah, but he ruled out a “rapid radical change” on the ground.

Strait of Hormuz

Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Des Roches predicted that the United States would resume military operations against Iran if the latter continued to disrupt international navigation.

According to the former Pentagon official, Trump does not want to return to war because of the economy and the elections, but he may find himself forced to do so “if Iran continues to use the Strait as a bargaining chip.”

According to his reading, the “Freedom Project” launched by Washington in the Gulf also aims to push European and Asian allies, especially China, Japan and South Korea, to become more involved in protecting international shipping lanes. Des Roches concluded by saying that China is more dependent on the Strait of Hormuz than the United States, and that any precedent allowing Iran to impose tariffs or restrictions on navigation “represents a direct threat to the Chinese economy and global trade.”

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AL-KHALIDI REVEALS A “POWERFUL ALLIANCE” LED BY AL-MALIKI AND A PARALLEL MOVEMENT TO AL-SUDANI THAT INCLUDES 100 MPS.

(Mnt Goat: Oh boy! Here we go again. This dude will just not give up. I guess he didn’t get a position it the new govt so now he is going to create a havoc. I don’t want any majority block led by Maliki in the next election cycle, God forbid!!!! ☹ )

Member of the Coordination Framework, Mohammed al-Khalidi, revealed today, Monday, an intense political movement to form new alliances within the Council of Representatives. He pointed to the inclination of some forces towards the opposition front led by the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, countered by a parallel movement by the head of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, to form a major parliamentary bloc.

Al-Khalidi told Al-Maalouma, “There is a real and serious inclination by some political forces towards the option of parliamentary opposition under the umbrella of a new alliance being arranged under the name ‘The Alliance of the Strong.’” He explained that “this alliance will be headed by the leader of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, and will adopt political opposition as its approach within the parliament.”

He added that “these movements are met on the other side by parallel efforts and activity led by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani,” noting that “al-Sudani’s movement aims to form a broad and supportive political alliance that includes more than 100 members of parliament to ensure political and executive stability.”

Regarding the recent withdrawals, Al-Khalidi affirmed that “the political blocs that withdrew from the coalition recently will not affect its weight, influence, or decision-making power within the parliament.”

Almaalomah.me

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AL-HAMAMI: AN IMPORTANT POLITICAL FORMATION HEADED BY AL-MALIKI WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON.

Former MP Arif al-Hamami acknowledged on Monday that a significant political formation is emerging on the Iraqi scene, headed by Nouri al-Maliki, and may be announced in the near future.

Al-Hamami told Al-Maalouma that “the political landscape in Iraq needs adjustments to ensure its proper course in serving all components, far removed from the language of circumvention, manipulation, and attempts to disregard the entitlements of political forces and movements.”

He added that “a significant political formation is emerging in the near future, headed by al-Maliki,” noting that “al-Maliki is determined to proceed in protecting the political process.”

He explained that “the results of the vote on Ali al-Zaidi’s government revealed many truths,” emphasizing that “this necessitates a series of measures to ensure that the political process proceeds in an Iraqi manner, free from external agendas.”

He concluded by saying that “the coming period will be full of important decisions that will strengthen citizens’ confidence in the political process.”

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AN ECONOMIST EXPLAINS THE FACTORS CONTROLLING THE DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE IN THE PARALLEL MARKET.

Economic expert Salah Nouri confirmed on Tuesday that the exchange rate of the dollar in the parallel market is subject to several internal and external factors, most notably supply and demand and liquidity conditions in the market.

Nouri said, “The exchange rate of the dollar in the parallel market depends on supply and demand, and this equation is affected by multiple internal and external factors.” He explained that “the demand for dollars by some traders who do not deal with the external transfer system of the Central Bank of Iraq is affected by the rise in global commodity prices and weak purchasing power.”

He added that “the supply of dollars in the parallel market is limited, and is often linked to a commercial tendency among those who possess the currency for the purpose of selling or speculation,” noting that “the liquidity crisis and fears of paying the salaries of employees and retirees also affect the movement of the market and their ability to purchase imported goods.”

Nouri explained that “changing the dollar exchange rate is one of the tasks of the Central Bank of Iraq, in accordance with its monetary policy and in coordination with the Ministry of Finance, which is responsible for fiscal policy,” noting that “this file has not been fully clarified within the new ministerial formation.”

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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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