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May 21, 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. Let’s explore today what will be their strategic plan for the near future in this next phase for Iraq.
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STATUS OF THE RV
Okay, so here we go again another round of dealing with the insanity of Iraq letting these Iranian Quds Forces stay within their country, post ISIS war, and even worst paying them now to be there.
The dilemma – How do you now get rid of the PMF and Factions?
The former prime minister al-Sudani did not have much concern over taking the ball and running with it to develop a plan to resolve this issue of the militias in Iraq. When these terrorist factions attacked U.S. bases and interests in Iraq, he also did nothing to prevent them or react to them. Yes, nothing but fancy words and no action of not wanting Iraq to become another battleground. So, was he suggesting that it is going to take military force to rid Iraq of these factions? Will the U.S. eventually have to step in and help Iraq through the ongoing Status Of Forces Agreement? What is Zaydi’s plan?
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So, in the news this period we learn that President Trump sent yet another envoy to Iraq retired general Petraeus. This time to work out a plan for the disarming of the PMF and getting rid of the terrorist factions. Remember when in uniform, he was one of the commanders for occupied Iraq. He then went on to director of the U.S. CIA so I think he knows a bit about Iraq.
😊 In this regard I bring you a couple articles. The first titled “AFTER MEETING WITH IRAQI LEADERS, PETRAEUS HANDS WASHINGTON AN “IMPLEMENTATION PLAN” FOR DISARMING WEAPONS.” In a notable development concerning the arms file in Iraq, the newspaper “Al-Sharq Al-Awsat” revealed high-level diplomatic and security moves that took place in Baghdad during the past few days, led by US General David Petraeus, amid talk of preparing an “executive paper” believed to include a vision for restructuring the security landscape and ending the current formula for armed formations, most notably the Popular Mobilization Forces, through integration and reform mechanisms within official institutions .
The newspaper, in a report seen by Al-Sa’a Network, quoted its sources as saying that “Petraeus stayed for 5 days in Baghdad, during which he met with high-ranking Iraqi officials, and the fate of the Popular Mobilization Forces fighters was at the heart of serious discussions .” She added that “Petraeus’s meetings focused on one goal, which is to reform the military establishment and end the current form of the Popular Mobilization Forces, while exploring viable mechanisms for integrating its members into the security institutions.”
Next this article on meeting with Kurdistan leaders on the PMF issue. It is titled “MASROUR BARZANI MEETS WITH THE HEAD OF THE POPULAR MOBILIZATION FORCES”
The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani, met today, Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Baghdad, with the head of the Popular Mobilization Forces, Faleh al-Fayyad.
The statement from the meeting emphasized respect for the constitution and the federal system, and the need to maintain security and stability in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. As you can see the meeting statement did not say too much that we didn’t already know. However, the meeting in itself shows us that the efforts to decide what to do with the PMF is in motion and Kurdistan is finally getting involved.
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So, again I need to mention that the President Trump is not going to just walk away from Iraq and Iraq is on his radar for bringing American companies for development and interest into the region. This will not happen until Iraq proves as a sovereign nation. We see this most now in the article titled “AN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE: BAGHDAD IS AN “IRANIAN PROVINCE,” AND ITS SEPARATION IS A PRIORITY BEFORE THE ZERO HOUR.” So, what is this ‘zero hour’ they are talking about in this article? I believe that if they can resolve this Iranian issue with the PMF and the factions we soon see an explosion of development in Iraq.
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 slogan ‘IRAQ FIRST’ 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.” 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.”
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IRANIAN CONFLICT: Where does it stand now?
There are three very good article that together tell us a story of where this Iranian conflict is going and how much longer we have to wait. I encourage everyone to go read all of them. The first one is titled “TRUMP ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY AGREEMENT WITH IRAN.” In it the US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that a preliminary agreement had been reached with Iran, which includes opening the Strait of Hormuz.
Senator Lindsey Graham, for his part, stressed that if the belief prevails in the region that the agreement with Iran allows the regime to survive, then America will have “poured oil on the conflicts in Lebanon and Iraq.”
Graham said in a post on the X platform that “an agreement that is seen as allowing Iran to remain and have the ability to control the strait in the future will put Hezbollah in Lebanon and Shiite militias in Iraq in a very strong position.”
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Then another article came out shortly after with more details titled “IRANIAN OFFICIALS REVEAL DETAILS OF THE PRELIMINARY AGREEMENT WITH AMERICA”. Iranian officials have revealed details of the preliminary agreement with the United States, announced by US President Donald Trump. The New York Times quoted these officials, who were not named, as saying: “Tehran has agreed to a memorandum of understanding that would halt the fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.”
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Then the next article soon came out with yet more information on this subject matter titled “WASHINGTON TIMES: QALIBAF, J.D. VANCE, WYTKOFF, AND KUSHNER HAVE APPROVED THE DRAFT AGREEMENT.”
The Washington Times reported on Saturday that Qalibaf, JD Vance, Wytkov, and Kushner had approved the draft agreement. The newspaper stated that “Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, US Vice President JD Vance, US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Wittkopf, and US President’s Envoy Jared Kushner approved the draft agreement.”
She added that “America and Iran will announce the completion of the peace agreement within 24 hours.
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😊 Then one more bit of news on the subject matter in this next article titled “TRUMP: THE FINAL DECISION ON IRAN MAY BE MADE TOMORROW.” On Saturday, US President Donald Trump revealed his hesitation between moving towards a new agreement with Tehran or launching a military strike against it. Trump told Axios that he would hold a meeting today with his top advisers to discuss the latest draft of the agreement with Iran, noting that a final decision could be made tomorrow.
He added that he would later meet with envoy Steve Wittkopf, along with Jared Kushner, to discuss the latest Iranian response, explaining that JD Vance might join the meeting. Trump indicated that he would not accept any agreement that did not address the issue of Iranian uranium enrichment and the fate of the current stockpile of uranium, stressing that these issues represent the core of any possible understanding with Tehran.
Trump declined to provide details about the agreement, but said things were “getting better and better every day.” Earlier today, the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that it had put the “final touches” on the memorandum of understanding with the United States, indicating that negotiations were moving towards reducing differences with Washington.
CORRUPTION CLEANUP IN IRAQ
Then like in the US we are also going to see (already seeing) a cleanup of the corruption that has plagued Iraq for two decades in the article titled “NO RED LINES… PARLIAMENTARY INTEGRITY COMMITTEE VOWS TO EXPOSE BIG NAMES IN THE THEFT OF THE CENTURY”. But first Iraq must get the Iranian influence out as it is effecting this influence on Iraq. Member of the Parliamentary Integrity Committee, Ahmed al-Shammari, revealed on Wednesday that “there is close parliamentary and oversight activity underway to reopen the infamous “Steal of the Century” case in the coming days. He emphasized the determination to pursue and expose all names and figures involved in this major economic crime without any red lines.”
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Then in this news we find that yet more political figures are fingered out for participating in terrorist activities inside Iraq. Other terrorists activities effect other countries in the region too and are also being cleaned out. The article is titled “AMONG THEM ARE MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT: THE US TREASURY SANCTIONS NINE INDIVIDUALS FOR ALLEGEDLY FACILITATING HEZBOLLAH ACTIVITIES.” The US Treasury Department announced on Thursday new sanctions targeting nine individuals accused of facilitating Hezbollah’s activities and undermining Lebanese sovereignty. The sanctions package included members of the Lebanese parliament, the Iranian ambassador to Beirut, Mohammad Reza Raouf Sheibani, and Lebanese security officials, who it said “exploited their positions to support Hezbollah and obstruct efforts to disarm it.”
The US Treasury, in a statement translated by Shafaq News Agency, said that the sanctioned individuals “serve Tehran’s malicious agenda and impede the path to peace and recovery for the Lebanese people.”
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A RADICAL ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION:
Now let’s get on with some of the really good news that Iraq is telling us that should be our expectation for this next phase that Iraq keeps talking about. Next phase? This means the future phase under this next prime minister.
It seems there is always a ‘next phase’ and it brings Iraq yet closer to what we all want. But does it really or is it just all talk. By these recent couple articles, I am going to show you today, we can see that, if they can pull off from what they are talking about doing, to what they actually do, we will see what we want too- the reinstatement. It has to come as a natural next phase after this one.
So the cards are all laid out on the table. Now we must turn them over and see what we get. Will we get a ‘full house’ or just a matching pair in the game of Iraqi poker? These coming events are all coupled together. One must bring about the other (or the fulfillment of the total desired result) or this next phase will not work and they know it.
Of course, this next phase DOES NOT include Iran in the picture and so the push to illuminate this influence first is now ongoing. It is a prelude to this next phase. This is why it is so important. I am told by my CBI contact we need to watch these developments with Iran carefully as they are key for Iraq to move ahead into this next phase. Completion of this next phase is going to drive what we want. Get it?
So, let’s look at these two amazing articles on this subject matter in today’s news:
😊 In the article titled “GOVERNMENT ADVISOR: THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE IS PREPARING A THREE-YEAR EMERGENCY PLAN TO BOOST REVENUES” we can see evidence of this next phase and what intend to do. Iraq is not only going to address the shortfall in financial revenues but the plan also includes a massive restructuring of the Iraqi economy so this may never happen again (or at least lessen any impact greatly). WOW! WOW! WOW!
The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, said that “Iraq is facing a financial gap estimated at about $9.5 billion per month as a result of the decline in oil exports,” He revealed on Friday five options to address the shortfall in financial revenues and restructure the Iraqi economy, in light of the challenges resulting from the decline in oil exports and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while indicating that the Ministry of Finance is moving towards preparing a three-year emergency plan to boost revenues.
This three-pronged emergency plan that includes:
1.internal and external borrowing, in addition to measures to maximize non-oil revenues through taxes, fees and financial reforms.” He added that “maximizing non-oil revenues is the most strategic option in the medium and long term” They plan to do this through controlling border crossings and customs, automating the tax system, reducing the informal economy (parallel market), and improving collection without harming economic activity.
2.He also noted that “implementing the Government Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) contributes to strengthening financial oversight, reducing waste and corruption, and raising the efficiency of public spending management.”
Saleh stressed that “reforming the banking sector, especially Rafidain and Rasheed banks, is necessary to develop development finance, digital and credit services, as well as the importance of reforming private banks to achieve financial inclusion, support small and medium enterprises and attract investments.”
3.He explained that “activating the Public-Private Partnership Law would alleviate pressure on the general budget and create new job opportunities, provided that a stable legal environment, investment guarantees, and combating administrative corruption are provided,”
Salih stressing that “any emergency plan will not succeed without real financial reform that includes controlling operational spending, reducing waste in government contracts, and adopting spending priorities linked to production and development.”
Saleh explained that “the current crisis represents a real test for the structure of the Iraqi economy, which is dependent on oil,” stressing that “accelerating financial and banking reforms and diversifying the economy will enhance the state’s ability to cope with geopolitical and economic shocks.”
Okay, okay this news today stresses once again banking reforms. So what were all these past articles about implementing banking reforms we have been reading about all about? Was it all just talk and no action? Did they lie to us investors? Didn’t they actually implement these reforms already? How many more times are we going to read about these damn banking and financial reforms? Just get them done and stop talking about them, enough already!!!! ☹ So, let’s see if Iraq really carries out these plans this time.
This next article really hits it home yet even more about this upcoming next phase. It is titled “GOVERNMENT ADVISOR: NEW FINANCIAL STRATEGY TO RAISE NON-OIL REVENUES TO 45%”. This is a huge amount. I especially like it because it gives us a benchmark to go by. We know already that Iraq has lowered already the dependence on oil but only by about 5-10% over the last couple decades. That’s not a lot of progress. So, this is going to be a drastic change, a huge change in thinking for Iraq. But if they can pull it off how long will this take? Let’s take a better look at the strategy and this may give us some idea how long. Remember that they are moving ahead with the Development Road project, the port of Faw is already open and the ASCUNDA system it implemented and just needs to finalize districts in Kurdistan for full implementation. So lot’s of the ground work is already laid. We also previously learned about these Financial and Banking reforms and so my opinion is they are now giving us a ‘snow’ job on this recent information too as it too is already mostly done. Remember this:
The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, revealed that the government is moving towards adopting “a new financial strategy aimed at raising the contribution of non-oil revenues in the general budget to 45% by diversifying the economy and reducing dependence on crude oil”.
Saleh told Al-Furat News that “Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi, during the historic meeting with the Iraqi financial authority held on May 23, 2026, outlined a firm vision for building the future of public finance in the country,” explaining that “the new beginning came from a fundamental pillar represented by announcing the alternative path for public finance and Iraqi financial policy.”
He added that “diversifying public revenues and breaking dependence on the single resource of crude oil, and ending the Iraqi economy’s connection to the geopolitical risks of the energy market, has become a necessity that must be achieved,” noting that “the Strait of Hormuz shock has reaffirmed the importance of redrawing future maps by adopting economic and financial diversification.”
”noting that “the plan aims to raise the contribution of non-oil revenues from less than 10% currently to about 45% as a first stage.”
In this next part of the article we get a feeling of what is going to change in the strategy for this next phase.
He added that “achieving this percentage requires a fundamental shift in the philosophy of public finance, from merely distributing resources to operating and producing them, through establishing a strong relationship with the market economy based on institutions, efficiency and production.”
He added that “previous budgets were linked to operational spending, especially salaries and subsidies, which made the margin for developmental investment limited, while the new approach means moving to a model based on advance planning, setting priorities and measuring results.”
Saleh continued, “This transformation requires a change in the philosophy of the state’s management of public resources, so that the budget is based on programs and objectives and not just on traditional items, and that every dinar spent must have a tangible economic and social impact.”
He pointed out that “involving the private sector in implementing development projects is a key element for the success of this approach, because it reduces the burden on the state,
So, I ask again, are these just going to be words again or is Iraq seriously going to pull this off this time? All we can do is sit back and see what they do. But I will tell you this does not look like a decade long plan to implement and can be done quickly if they get serious about it, which is sound like they are.
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SUMMARY
There is much progress being made in the planning for this radical economic transformation to bring Iraq in the direction we all need it to go. My CBI contact has informed me that meetings are being held to discuss these plans now with the new prime minister, his finance committee and the US Treasury.
So, the government is finally formed and the rest of the ministers will be ratified soon. These are the critical ministers who will mean the most in Zaydi’s cabinet and the work that needs to be done. So, he is selecting them carefully. The U.S. is also carefully monitoring his new cabinet members checking for connections to Iran, terrorist organizations and the ongoing corruption schemes.
According to all the new on the Iranian conflict we could see a final deal for peace coming VERY soon, if not done already as I write this today.
There is not much more to add except maybe go read the articles. They are all very informative on the direction we see Iraq now heading. The direction is all VERY positive.
There are a couple more issues I need to address and the first is dealing with an article titled “CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR: NO CHANGE IN THE EXCHANGE RATE AND EMPLOYEE SALARIES ARE GUARANTEED”. So here we go again each time there is a hiccup in the economy…. Must we go down this rabbit hole again? So, again the CBI comes out and assures everyone that they are NOT going to change the ‘official’ rate of the dinar which will stay at 1320 dinars per dollar. We must remember that raising the exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar means more dinars per dollar and that is not good. They are NOT talking about revaluing the dinar but rather this action, if they did do it, would devalue the dinar. Get it? Yes, going from 1320 to 1500 is a devaluation.
- When you raise the rate of the dollar against the dinar it is a devaluation. Meaning more dinars per dollar. Each dinar is worth less in US dollars.
- When you raise the rate of the dinar against the dollar it is a revaluation. Meaning less dinars per dollar. Each dinar is worth more in US dollars.
I quote from the article “The Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, commented today, Tuesday, on news reports about raising the exchange rate of the dollar to cover the financial deficit gap in the federal budget for 2026.” Remember Al-Alaq controls the exchange rate of the dinar and any real changes to it would mean courtesy meetings with the prime minister and his finance committee to discuss and agree on a change. Do you think the US Treasury and IMF would also want to know and have some say in it?
Don’t you think Al-Alaq would want to do this? Do you actually think he would just do an RV and reinstate the dinar to FOREX without letting everyone know, including the citizens. This talk is just total nonsense and I mean bullshit and it can’t happen and it is just ‘opinions” of economists once again who are babbling on what to do to fix the shortfall in the budget. You can’t run a country on ‘opinions’ trying to satisfy everyone else’s ‘opinions’ of what should be done. You have to base it on FACTS and creditable DATA to back up the FACTS if necessary.
I want to point out that my last comment about ‘opinions’ is exactly the way the democrats try to view and govern in the US politics when in control. They call this a democracy but in the U.S. it is not a “Democracy” as it is a ‘Constitutional Republic’ and the people in charge must rule according to the constitution first not opinions or a small majority. You CAN NOT govern by a mob rule and trying to satisfy the ‘opinions’ of all the people who voted for you. Democracy only comes into play in US politics when we select our representatives in the government during regular voting periods. We call them ‘representatives’ because they are supposed to represent the MAJORITY in their constituents that voted for them not pandering to a small population of ‘opinionated’ people or should I call them idiots.
The second issue I want to address is a video clip played in Iraq. It is in Arabic and there is no translation on it to show when watching. I asked my CBI contact to translate it and she did. It all about a desire to set up a governmental committee and Us Treasury to review/study restoring the Iraq dinar close to a one to one with the dollar. Yes, it is all good news but the committee does not yet exist. One of the members talked is working now with the US Treasury in the Central Bank to detail the plans to get to one to one.
One thing is there is a solid plan already in place to bring back the dinar to its ‘glory days’. The CBI governor Ali Al-Alaq has taken this plan to heart as his pet project. He is committed to it. But the project will not succeed without the full support of the US Treasury and he knows it. As much as al-Alaq would want to just RV and Reinstate the dinar it is NOT possible and it is NOT entirely under his total control. Get it?
The move to FOREX is not physically under his control. There is the IMF and the US that controls it. Get it? The US specifically controls any physical moves to the foreign exchange not Iraq. Please stop believing all this stupid nonsense by these idiot intel gurus out there. Yes, Bruce on the Big “stupid” call, TNT Tony, Frank25, MarkZ and many others I mean all of you. Stop your stupid ideas born from over-speculating with mind boggling stupid, misinformed ideas and stick to the FACTS. All the FACTS are staring us right in the face only many refuse to see it.
So here is a link to a recent video being broadcast in Iraqi television. It just like any other commentary. They are talking about raising the rate of the dinar to one to one with the dollar. This does not mean that Iraq is doing it now. Get it? They are discussing it in their small forum of three people who call them financial experts. Mazen says he is working with the US Treasury right now to restore the dinar one to one. You can hear them talking about the dinar. I have a written transcript of the conversation but it is a rough translation from Arabic to English. It was given to me from my CBI contact. Maybe you can hunt around and find a better translation?
TRANSLATION:
The first step is a good one, and Professor Mazen knows that the very infrastructure of the economy is the currency. Currency, currency, and currency, it’s all about the currency value and what it can buy. We need to issue a new currency of the dinar after the thousand dinars with the three zeros gone. The dinar will equal one dollar, and I am sitting with the American U.S. Treasury discussing this topic now. This means you remove the three zeros. They said this is a great idea. What is the idea? They call it repegging, meaning you tie the value of the dinar to the value of the dollar and another group of currencies, not just sole dollar, as it is today.
Mazen is asked, you have been to the Emirates several times. What is its rate of the Diram to the dollar? It is 3.65 says Mazen. It has been like this for almost 40-50 years.
Well, this process is called the process of removing zeros. You have a problem with revenues in Iraq. We will create a new currency of the dinar (newer lower denominations). This dinar in the past has been pegged since 1996 to the dollar. It will remain one to one. This means if you have 100 dollars in your pocket, you will have 100 dinars in your pocket. But this can strengthen the Iraqi dinar, as in the seventies we were close to one dinar per three dollars against the dollar.
The dinar is a real dollar from petro-dollars. The global economy said that if you succeed and create a new currency and an agreement between the American Federal Reserve and Iraq to adhere to the price, the value of the Iraqi dinar for the next fifty years could solve about seventy percent of the economic problems in Iraq.
This means every contract with venders must be the same. Turning the dinar digital will mostly help in this manner of trade and contract work. The dinar digital project is underway. If it turns digital, how much will be digitizing the dinar really serve us? Right now, I have paper money in my jacket, and I don’t know, we all have it. Its estimation of value is low. The concept of the dinar changes with the mechanisms of dealing with it. But of the real value, the ideal dinar, there is no longer anything called a thousand. No one opens and tells you that the price of the dollar becomes a dollar equal to the dinar. The dinar cannot be divided; it must become a hard currency in any country in the world. If you enter and pay in dinars, they say it is the same as the dinar is the dollar. This means about sixty to seventy percent of the economic problems Iraq faces can be resolved with the dinar change.
A negotiator has gone to solve it for you with the American Federal Reserve. They told me that in three months they could give me this commitment or not. Sitting with the Americans, of course, in three months, they might make the dollar equal to the Iraqi dinar after the new dinar is issued (the newer lower denominations). And we must not forget that when you go to exchange what you still have in your pocket in dollars or is it is dinars? it can be the same value for the next fifty years. (I think he is telling us the parallel market won’t any longer matter as the dollar will equal a dinar)
First step to this changeover is the Reconstruction Council, yes rebuilding the Reconstruction Council. The Reconstruction Council, I suggested needs 30 percent. The Reconstruction Council that was established by Al-Sudani? No, the real Reconstruction Council, let’s call it the al-Zaydi Council for Reconstruction. They do not accept the name of the group. I tell you al-Zaydi. The Reconstruction Council does not show Nouri al-Zaydi only 30 percent of what we said was 200 trillion dinars, fine, that means we will only allocate 60 billion dinars for the Reconstruction Council. Imagine how much we will be able to build. It means we are not facing a crisis; there is a solution that we do have. There are solutions to any crisis if we only work towards them with realistic measures.
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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
“Unprecedented Removals In California Are Coming”
Go to the 12:32 mark in video for the prophecy. From May 9th.
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.
BILL TO BAN FOREIGN CITIZENS FROM RUNNING FOR CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE
Do you remember I told you that the U.S. needs desperately to vet anyone that wants to run for any office in the U.S. including the house. Maybe we can prevent a lot of what we witnessed over these past decades of many of these foreign nationals (or should I say nicely placed spies) in our government. You all know exactly who I am talking about…don’t you.
MINNESOTA FRAUD IS IN THE BILLIONS OR YOUR TAX DOLLARS.
I don’t know about you but if they did this in Germany I’d be ripping mad when we have people in the streets in Munich homeless! Oh… maybe they are doing to us too but we have not yet exposed it.
ENDING RUMORS AND LIES OVER THE COST OF THE NEW BALLROOM IN THE WHITEHOUSE
Trump has raised and contributed some of his own money of the estimated $200-$250 million to build this addition of a new ballroom to the Whitehouse. Folks, this is a huge amount of money and I question how it could even cost that much never mind the astronomical numbers of billions of dollars the democrats are throwing out to the news media to bash Trump.
So, now what do the democrats do? The democrats will go after Trump and try to find anything to discredit him using the ballroom as their new mantra of hate. Now they are going after the Whitehouse addition. Like they have nothing better to do? Then they claim it will cost billions, really? Then they claim the taxpayer is paying for it, really? Next, they claim of cost over runs, really? None of these allegations are close to being true.
I want to remind everyone that building the NYC skyline was Trump’s business before politics. If anyone could build a ‘golden age’ renaissance ballroom reminiscence of the past ‘Gilded Age’ of America he can. Afterall this is America and this represents our nation and the president entertains guest from all over the world here. We are not a third world nation, as many of these democrats seem to want us to be.
We all should ignore this nonsense being put out by idiot democrats and news reporters. I have given up on the democrat party a long time ago. This is now a socialist communist party hiding behind their mask as a legitimate party in American politics.
STARMER SHOULD BE PROSECUTED (not just dismissed) FOR BETRAYING THE UK
No-Confidence Vote After Brexit BETRAYAL. But what party is ready to take the lead then? Is one just as bad as the other? Is conservatism really still true conservatism in Britian’s politics or is there yet another party formed in the wings ready to bring conservatism back?
I am bringing you this news of the trouble in these other developed countries i.e. Britian so you can understand more fully first it is not just in the U.S. based corruption. For we need to know what is going when I say there is a ‘reset’ coming and it is already underway. It much more than a financial reset, as you will learn today in this sample of the corruption going on in Britian today, as just another example.
There has been a cancer of corruption that has spread throughout the world. This cancer stemmed from one source. I won’t tell you directly what the source is for now as you will soon learn shortly as time passes. But it is now sufficient to say it is a dangerous, corrupt, almost satanic like source that is bent on enslavement of mankind globally. It is an insane ideology based on insane narratives to convince you to go along with ‘the agenda’. Ultimately it is Nazi, Communist ideology all wrapped up in a mask of deception.
FARAGE’S SCORCHING ATTACK ON KEIR STARMER
The problems therefore that plaque Great Britian are outlined by Farage in this presentation. Yes, they are the same the U.S. is also suffering from. I believe we will soon see Australia in the news too as it is overcome with the same corruption and it too will work its way out of its mess. Next Canada will come to the surface again as it too will climb out of its governmental cesspool of corrupt politics.
CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS COMMITTEE TO INVESTICATE ILHAN OMAR OVER FINANCES
Yes, the Republicans lacked the vote to force her to cooperate in the investigations under subpoena. Yes, we already heard about the lack of votes in the house to subpoena her and force her to testify and explain the discrepancy of the sudden change in her net worth. There is also new evidence that some of the money stolen from the ‘Feed Our Future’ fund could have gone to Ilan. But they are very good at hiding money and laundering it. But the truth will come out it is just a matter of time. It is not rocket-science to find out and so they are going to find out.
The day she is convicted of her crimes, ousted from Congress, and jailed, we will all be celebrating….. We have had enough, in fact, too much already of Ilan Omar. Time to get it done and move on.
Move on? Yes, then move on to others in Detroit, like Rashida Tlaib where also her district is suspected are harboring massive fugitive groups of immigrants and establishing armed militias to be triggered to go against the government and riot.
CUBA IS NEXT….
Multiple indictments of Cuban president Paul Castro, son of Fidel Castro. Yes, it was a monarchial type communist dictatorship. Will the U.S. go into Cuba like Venezuela’s Maduro’s capture and arrest him? What’s coming next for Cuba?
IF YOU CAN’T PAY EMPLOYEES, YOU CAN’T PAY YOURSELF.
Will this help to end these shutdowns?
ROYALS QUIETLY BRACE FOR POSSIBLE KING CHARLES ABDICATION
GOP DECRIES WAR OVER MINNESOTA FRAUD SCANDALS
Yes, another reason why they hate our President Trump so much. We must all remember what we elected Trump for. Elections are one thing, now we have to stay with him and support him.
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.
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.
CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR: NO CHANGE IN THE EXCHANGE RATE AND EMPLOYEE SALARIES ARE GUARANTEED
(Mnt Goat: Here we go again each time there is a hiccup in the economy…. So, again the CBI comes out and assures everyone that they are NOT going to change the ‘official’ rate of the dinar which will stay at 1320 dinars per dollar.)
The Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, commented today, Tuesday, on news reports about raising the exchange rate of the dollar to cover the financial deficit gap in the federal budget for 2026.
Al-Alaq said in a brief press statement: “There is no change in the dollar exchange rate.”
He added that “employees’ salaries are fully secured.”
Economic and political circles in the country are discussing expectations regarding the possibility of adjusting the dollar exchange rate to about 150,000 dinars per 100 dollars, in the event that the new government is formed and the 2026 budget is approved, as part of scenarios aimed at addressing the increasing financial deficit in the federal budget.
These expectations indicate that any change in the exchange rate may fall within the options for financial and economic reform, at a time when the public is awaiting the government’s upcoming decisions and their impact on the local market and price levels.
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CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR: BANKING REFORM IS RECEIVING DIRECT ATTENTION FROM THE PRIME MINISTER
The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, confirmed on Tuesday that there is no intention to reduce the exchange rate of the dinar against the dollar. While denying the existence of any American embargo on Iraqi funds,he indicated that the banking reform file is receiving direct attention from Prime Minister Ali Al-Zubaidi.
Al-Alaq told a number of journalists, as reported by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that “there is no intention to reduce the exchange rate of the dinar against the dollar, and we will help the government overcome the repercussions of any potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz by discounting treasury bonds and securing salaries,” noting that “the cash reserves are currently being invested in several countries, and there is no American embargo on Iraqi funds.”
He added that “the US Treasury and the Federal Reserve praise the role of the central bank,” noting that “the central bank provides dollars to travelers and traders at the official rate.”
He explained that “most banks have reached the stage of merger or liquidation, and only one or two banks remain that are unable to continue,” stressing that “the banking reform file is receiving direct attention from the Prime Minister, and there is an expected meeting in the coming days with the Federal Reserve and the US Treasury Department.”
He confirmed that he “directly oversees the banking reforms file, and the banks concerned and the consulting firm have made significant progress in implementing the reform requirements,” noting that “a meeting is expected in the coming days that will bring together Oliver Wyman and the Central Bank of Iraq with the US Federal Reserve and the US Treasury Department.”
He added: “The meeting will pave the way for the transition to dealing in other foreign currencies for banks that have completed all the required requirements and procedures,” noting that “there is no truth to what is being said about the Central Bank obstructing banking reforms, and our interest lies in the return of the deprived banks to activity as quickly as possible.”
He concluded by saying: “The media has a major role, and the international community is watching with interest what is being said by parliamentarians, analysts, and local media.”
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AN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE: BAGHDAD IS AN “IRANIAN PROVINCE,” AND ITS SEPARATION IS A PRIORITY BEFORE THE ZERO HOUR.
(Mnt Goat: So, what is this ‘zero hour’ they are talking about?)
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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AMONG THEM ARE MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT: THE US TREASURY SANCTIONS NINE INDIVIDUALS FOR ALLEGEDLY FACILITATING HEZBOLLAH ACTIVITIES.
The US Treasury Department announced on Thursday new sanctions targeting nine individuals accused of facilitating Hezbollah’s activities and undermining Lebanese sovereignty.
The sanctions package included members of the Lebanese parliament, the Iranian ambassador to Beirut, Mohammad Reza Raouf Sheibani, and Lebanese security officials, who it said “exploited their positions to support Hezbollah and obstruct efforts to disarm it.”
The US Treasury, in a statement translated by Shafaq News Agency, said that the sanctioned individuals “serve Tehran’s malicious agenda and impede the path to peace and recovery for the Lebanese people.”
In conjunction with these measures, the US State Department’s “Rewards for Justice” program has set up a financial reward of up to $10 million for any information leading to the dismantling of Hezbollah’s financial networks and mechanisms. Washington issued a strongly worded warning that this step is “just the beginning,” vowing to hold accountable anyone who continues to provide cover for the party, cooperates with it, or undermines Lebanon’s sovereignty.
A statement issued by the US State Department stressed that Lebanon’s stability, security and independence require the complete disarmament of Hezbollah and the restoration of the Lebanese government’s exclusive and absolute authority over the security file throughout the country.
The statement concluded by reaffirming the United States’ commitment to supporting the Lebanese people and their legitimate institutions in building a more secure and prosperous future.
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TRANSPORTATION: COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND PHASE OF THE TRADE EXCHANGE AREA
The Ministry of Transport has begun implementing the second phase of the trade exchange yard project located in the Al-Taji area at the entrance to Baghdad-Salah Al-Din, as part of its plans to develop logistical infrastructure and enhance trade exchange between governorates and border crossings.
The Director of the General Company for Land Transport affiliated with the Ministry, Murtadha Karim Al-Shahmani, said in an interview with the official newspaper, which was followed by “Al-Eqtisad News”, that the engineering and technical staff affiliated with the Ministry have actually started the work of the second phase of the project, which extends over an area of (387) dunams, indicating that the work is taking place in parallel with the completion of the contracting procedures for the commercial exchange square project at the entrance to Baghdad – Al-Kut, which has an area of about (210) dunams.
He added that the trade exchange yards projects are witnessing remarkable progress in completion rates, especially the projects surrounding the city of Baghdad, which are known as “retail” projects, noting that these projects represent an important step to support the land transport sector and regulate loading and unloading operations, as well as their role in reducing congestion within the capital and enhancing the efficiency of logistical services.
Al-Shahmani explained that the ministry is preparing to begin work on the Baghdad-Kirkuk trade exchange yard project, which covers an area of (350) dunams, after obtaining official approvals and no objection from the relevant government agencies to allocate the land and implement the project, noting that this project will constitute an important addition to the commercial transport network in the country.
He pointed out that the project for the trade exchange yard at the entrance to Baghdad – Anbar – Babylon has reached very advanced stages of implementation, especially after the start of work to connect the yard with the international road, which will contribute to facilitating the movement of trucks and goods, and achieving greater smoothness in transportation and trade exchange operations between the governorates.
Regarding the trade exchange yards projects at the border crossings, Al-Shahmani affirmed that the Ministry continues to follow up on the procedures related to the Shalamja, Al-Shaib, Arar and Trebil yards projects, while working to study the technical and administrative obstacles that may face the implementation phases, and finding appropriate solutions to ensure the completion of these projects according to the specified time plans, in order to enhance the role of the border crossings in supporting the national economy and stimulating regional trade.
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AFTER MEETING WITH IRAQI LEADERS, PETRAEUS HANDS WASHINGTON AN “IMPLEMENTATION PLAN” FOR DISARMING WEAPONS.
In a notable development concerning the arms file in Iraq, the newspaper “Al-Sharq Al-Awsat” revealed high-level diplomatic and security moves that took place in Baghdad during the past few days, led by US General David Petraeus, amid talk of preparing an “executive paper” believed to include a vision for restructuring the security landscape and ending the current formula for armed formations, most notably the Popular Mobilization Forces, through integration and reform mechanisms within official institutions .
The newspaper, in a report seen by Al-Sa’a Network, quoted its sources as saying that “Petraeus stayed for 5 days in Baghdad, during which he met with high-ranking Iraqi officials, and the fate of the Popular Mobilization Forces fighters was at the heart of serious discussions .”
She added that “Petraeus’s meetings focused on one goal, which is to reform the military establishment and end the current form of the Popular Mobilization Forces, while exploring viable mechanisms for integrating its members into the security institutions .” She indicated that “Ali al-Zaidi will discuss this sensitive issue with US President Donald Trump if a planned visit to the White House takes place .”
She indicated that “the initial date may be set after Eid al-Adha in June, with the possibility that it will be affected by the circumstances of the negotiations between Washington and Tehran .”
She continued, “Some Iraqi officials spoke to the American general as if they were speaking to Trump, and were unusually frank about their concerns regarding the potential repercussions of plans that are still theoretical concerning the Popular Mobilization Forces .”
The report explained that “the United States’ confidence in the Sudanese government has declined sharply in recent months, due to what was perceived as leniency towards attacks by armed factions during the war, which may place the government before additional demands related to security and political guarantees .” He added that “Petraeus did not answer questions raised by Iraqi officials regarding whether there was sufficient cover to confront Iran in the event that the Popular Mobilization Forces were dissolved .”
He added that “Iran urged the parties concerned to resist the American course that aims to end the largest military force that guarantees its interests in the region .“He pointed out that “Revolutionary Guard generals who play supervisory roles in Shiite factions, including those who run the operations room of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, may obstruct any move towards dissolving the Popular Mobilization Forces .”
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THE US DOLLAR: CAN WASHINGTON GUARANTEE ITS CONTINUED FLOW INTO IRAQ UNDER AL-ZAIDI’S RULE?
The US dollar has returned to the forefront of political debate, with assurances that Washington will not stop the flow of currency to Iraq during Ali al-Zaidi’s government, amid talk of trade and financial ties that make it difficult to impose financial restrictions that could threaten Iraqi economic stability.
Political analyst Adel Al-Manea confirmed that the United States will not prevent the flow of dollars to Iraq during Ali Al-Zaidi’s government, attributing this to the existence of commercial and financial ties with the American side that will exert pressure towards the continued flow of currency to the country.
Al-Mana’ said: “Talk of new alliances or coalitions that include more than 140 MPs does not actually exist at the moment,” considering that “they do not go beyond being political understandings and reactions to what happened during the session to grant confidence to Al-Zidi’s government.”
Al-Mana’a pointed out that “the current political reality within the coordination framework can be described as ‘a harmony of faces and a difference of hearts,’ stressing that ‘the majority of political parties and rational people are pushing towards passing what remains of Al-Zidi’s cabinet according to the convictions of the representatives, away from political pressures.’”
He explained that “one of the political leaders predicted that Hebat al-Halbousi would not continue as Speaker of Parliament after the vote of confidence session,” noting that “the Sadiqun movement will not participate in al-Zidi’s government.”
Regarding the visit of US General David Petraeus to Iraq and his meeting with al-Zaidi, al-Mana’ said, “It came in the context of emphasizing that no factions should participate in al-Zaidi’s government without exception.” He pointed to “American proposals related to restructuring some security institutions and including the Popular Mobilization Forces within a new security ministry that includes various security agencies.”
Al-Mana’ also suggested that “Qasim Atta will be appointed Minister of Interior after the Eid al-Adha holiday,” revealing that “more than 28 MPs withdrew from the Reconstruction and Development Alliance due to the failure to adhere to some of the promises and understandings that accompanied the formation of the government.”
He stressed that “Al-Zaydi was put forward by a “heavy” figure from outside the coordination framework and was accepted by most political forces in order to end the political deadlock,” emphasizing “the rejection of any tampering with the Popular Mobilization Forces file, as it is an institution established by a law from the House of Representatives.”
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GOVERNMENT ADVISOR: THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE IS PREPARING A THREE-YEAR EMERGENCY PLAN TO BOOST REVENUES.
The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, revealed on Friday five options to address the shortfall in financial revenues and restructure the Iraqi economy, in light of the challenges resulting from the decline in oil exports and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while indicating that the Ministry of Finance is moving towards preparing a three-year emergency plan to boost revenues.
Saleh said that “Iraq is facing a financial gap estimated at about $9.5 billion per month as a result of the decline in oil exports,” noting that “the Ministry of Finance is moving towards preparing a three-pronged emergency plan that includes internal and external borrowing, in addition to measures to
maximize non-oil revenues through taxes, fees and financial reforms.” He explained that “domestic borrowing is a quick solution to cover salaries and operational obligations, but it may lead to a withdrawal of liquidity from banks, an increase in the cost of local financing, and a weakening of private sector financing, while external borrowing provides liquidity in dollars and maintains relative monetary stability, but it is linked to reform conditions and an increase in debt service burdens.”
He added that “maximizing non-oil revenues is the most strategic option in the medium and long term, through controlling border crossings and customs, automating the tax system, reducing the informal economy, and improving collection without harming economic activity,” noting that “implementing the Government Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) contributes to strengthening financial oversight, reducing waste and corruption, and raising the efficiency of public spending management.”
Saleh stressed that “reforming the banking sector, especially Rafidain and Rasheed banks, is necessary to develop development finance, digital and credit services, as well as the importance of reforming private banks to achieve financial inclusion, support small and medium enterprises and attract investments.”
He explained that “activating the Public-Private Partnership Law would alleviate pressure on the general budget and create new job opportunities, provided that a stable legal environment, investment guarantees, and combating administrative corruption are provided,” stressing that “any emergency plan will not succeed without real financial reform that includes controlling operational spending, reducing waste in government contracts, and adopting
spending priorities linked to production and development.”
Saleh explained that “the current crisis represents a real test for the structure of the Iraqi economy, which is dependent on oil,” stressing that “accelerating financial and banking reforms and diversifying the economy will enhance the state’s ability to cope with geopolitical and economic shocks.”
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NO RED LINES… PARLIAMENTARY INTEGRITY COMMITTEE VOWS TO EXPOSE BIG NAMES IN THE THEFT OF THE CENTURY
Member of the Parliamentary Integrity Committee, Ahmed al-Shammari, revealed on Wednesday that there is close parliamentary and oversight activity underway to reopen the infamous “Steal of the Century” case in the coming days. He emphasized the determination to pursue and expose all names and figures involved in this major economic crime without any red lines.
Al-Shammari told the Information Agency, “The coming days will witness decisive and surprising developments regarding this case, as the true perpetrators will be revealed and brought down, regardless of their names, job titles, or party and political affiliations.” He expressed the committee’s insistence on fully recovering the looted funds and holding the perpetrators accountable.
He added, “The ‘Steal of the Century’ case was subjected to systematic procrastination and cover-ups during the previous government due to pressure and blatant interference by some influential political parties and entities to protect their interests and illicit gains.” He indicated that “the committee currently possesses new indicators and evidence that will bring everyone before the Iraqi judiciary to end the era of impunity.”
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MASROUR BARZANI MEETS WITH THE HEAD OF THE POPULAR MOBILIZATION FORCES
The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani, met today, Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Baghdad, with the head of the Popular Mobilization Forces, Faleh al-Fayyad.
A statement issued by the Presidency of the Regional Government stated that during the meeting, which was attended by the head of the “Sumerians” movement, Ahmed Al-Asadi, the latest changes and developments on the public scene in Iraq and the region were discussed.
The statement also emphasized respect for the constitution and the federal system, and the need to maintain security and stability in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
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TRUMP ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY AGREEMENT WITH IRAN
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that a preliminary agreement had been reached with Iran, which includes opening the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said in a post on Truth Social: “I am now in the Oval Office at the White House, where we just had a very productive telephone call with Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia; UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Emir Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, and Minister Ali Al Thawadi, of Qatar; Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir Ahmad Shah, President of Pakistan; President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Turkey; President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, President of Egypt; King Abdullah II, King of Jordan; and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, regarding Iran.”
He added, “A preliminary agreement has been reached, subject to its completion, between the United States, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the other countries mentioned. A telephone call was also made with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which went very well.
The final aspects and details of the agreement are currently being discussed and will be announced soon. In addition to many other provisions of the agreement, one of them is the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.” Earlier today, Israeli officials expressed concern about a US-Iranian agreement that does not address the nuclear program.
CNN quoted sources as saying that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in contact with American officials throughout Saturday evening and is expected to speak with Trump soon.
She added that the Israeli concern is reaching a limited interim agreement that does not address the nuclear program and enriched uranium. Israeli sources indicated that the United States continued to reassure us regarding the uranium issue.
For its part, the Haaretz newspaper revealed sources that Israel fears that it will be difficult for Washington to later pressure Tehran on the nuclear issue, and that it will then be difficult to resume fighting.
She added that Israel is concerned about reaching an interim agreement that would postpone the nuclear program to a later stage. Senator Lindsey Graham, for his part, stressed that if the belief prevails in the region that the agreement with Iran allows the regime to survive, then America will have “poured oil on the conflicts in Lebanon and Iraq.”
Graham said in a post on the X platform that “an agreement that is seen as allowing Iran to remain and have the ability to control the strait in the future will put Hezbollah in Lebanon and Shiite militias in Iraq in a very strong position.”
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IRANIAN OFFICIALS REVEAL DETAILS OF THE PRELIMINARY AGREEMENT WITH AMERICA
Iranian officials have revealed details of the preliminary agreement with the United States, announced by US President Donald Trump.
The New York Times quoted these officials, who were not named, as saying: “Tehran has agreed to a memorandum of understanding that would halt the fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.”
The officials, three according to the newspaper, added: “The agreement focuses on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the US naval blockade, and stipulates freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz without the imposition of transit fees.”
They indicated: “The nuclear agreement will be postponed to a later stage, and $25 billion of frozen Iranian assets will be released.”
US President Donald Trump announced earlier on Saturday evening that a preliminary agreement had been reached with Iran, stating that its details and final aspects would be announced soon.
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WASHINGTON TIMES: QALIBAF, J.D. VANCE, WYTKOFF, AND KUSHNER HAVE APPROVED THE DRAFT AGREEMENT.
The Washington Times reported on Saturday that Qalibaf, JD Vance, Wytkov, and Kushner had approved the draft agreement.
The newspaper stated that “Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, US Vice President JD Vance, US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Wittkopf, and US President’s Envoy Jared Kushner approved the draft agreement.”
She added that “America and Iran will announce the completion of the peace agreement within 24 hours.
A Pakistani official told Reuters: “The interim agreement to end the war brings the two sides back to the point where they were close to reaching an agreement during the Islamabad talks.” He added that “the interim agreement in the final stage is fairly comprehensive to end the war.”
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TRUMP: THE FINAL DECISION ON IRAN MAY BE MADE TOMORROW.
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump revealed his hesitation between moving towards a new agreement with Tehran or launching a military strike against it.
Trump told Axios that he would hold a meeting today with his top advisers to discuss the latest draft of the agreement with Iran, noting that a final decision could be made tomorrow.
He added that he would later meet with envoy Steve Wittkopf, along with Jared Kushner, to discuss the latest Iranian response, explaining that JD Vance might join the meeting. Trump indicated that he would not accept any agreement that did not address the issue of Iranian uranium enrichment and the fate of the current stockpile of uranium, stressing that these issues represent the core of any possible understanding with Tehran.
The US president continued, saying: “Either we sign an agreement or I will deliver a powerful blow to them.” Trump denied reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was concerned about the possibility of concluding an “inappropriate” agreement with Iran, asserting that such information was “incorrect”.
Meanwhile, Trump told CBS News that negotiators from the United States and Iran are “very close” to finalizing an agreement between the two countries.
The network quoted sources familiar with the negotiations as saying that the latest proposal includes a mechanism to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, release some frozen Iranian assets in foreign banks, and continue negotiations.
Trump declined to provide details about the agreement, but said things were “getting better and better every day.” Earlier today, the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that it had put the “final touches” on the memorandum of understanding with the United States, indicating that negotiations were moving towards reducing differences with Washington.
Trump confirmed last Thursday that negotiations with Iran were still ongoing, while also stressing that his country would not allow Tehran to possess a nuclear weapon “in any possible agreement.”
It is worth noting that Islamabad hosted the first round of direct negotiations between Washington and Tehran last April, but they did not result in an agreement.
Since then, the two sides have exchanged several proposals, while some points remain unresolved, most notably the transfer of highly enriched Iranian uranium abroad, control of the Strait of Hormuz, and the complete lifting of US sanctions on Iranian oil, amid continued verbal warnings and US threats.
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GOVERNMENT ADVISOR: NEW FINANCIAL STRATEGY TO RAISE NON-OIL REVENUES TO 45%
The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, revealed that the government is moving towards adopting a new financial strategy aimed at raising the contribution of non-oil revenues in the general budget to 45% by diversifying the economy and reducing dependence on crude oil.
Saleh told Al-Furat News that “Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi, during the historic meeting with the Iraqi financial authority held on May 23, 2026, outlined a firm vision for building the future of public finance in the country,” explaining that “the new beginning came from a fundamental pillar represented by announcing the alternative path for public finance and Iraqi financial policy.”
He added that “diversifying public revenues and breaking dependence on the single resource of crude oil, and ending the Iraqi economy’s connection to the geopolitical risks of the energy market, has become a necessity that must be achieved,” noting that “the Strait of Hormuz shock has reaffirmed the importance of redrawing future maps by adopting economic and financial diversification.”
Saleh explained that “redesigning Iraq’s vision for the period 2020-2025 should be based on the principle of economic diversification based on a genuine partnership between the state and the productive private sector, while launching a suitable environment for a productive social market economy,” noting that “the plan aims to raise the contribution of non-oil revenues from less than 10% currently to about 45% as a first stage.”
He added that “achieving this percentage requires a fundamental shift in the philosophy of public finance, from merely distributing resources to operating and producing them, through establishing a strong relationship with the market economy based on institutions, efficiency and production.”
Saleh pointed out that “the future Iraq must be based on the efficient diversification of budget resources and sources of GDP, in line with the national strategy for developing market forces and the private sector.”
Saleh stressed that “transforming the general budget into a development action plan represents an important reform step in managing the national economy, because it moves it from a tool for distributing expenditures to a tool for directing development and achieving the state’s strategic goals.”
He added that “previous budgets were linked to operational spending, especially salaries and subsidies, which made the margin for developmental investment limited, while the new approach means moving to a model based on advance planning, setting priorities and measuring results.”
Saleh continued, “This transformation requires a change in the philosophy of the state’s management of public resources, so that the budget is based on programs and objectives and not just on traditional items, and that every dinar spent must have a tangible economic and social impact.”
He pointed out that “involving the private sector in implementing development projects is a key element for the success of this approach, because it reduces the burden on the state, enhances implementation efficiency, and increases the dynamism of the economy,” stressing that “enhancing transparency and activating oversight and accountability are essential conditions to ensure the success of the plan.”
Saleh concluded by saying that “the success of this approach remains dependent on the ability of institutions to implement it effectively and not just to plan or announce it, because international experiences have proven that the real difference between successful plans and those that remain just ink on paper lies in the efficiency of management, the stability of decision-making, and the commitment to continuous reform.” He explained that “linking the budget to a clear strategic vision and managing it with a results-based methodology can transform it into an effective development tool for building a more sustainable and diversified economy.”
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