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March 19, 2026 Mnt Goat News Brief

Guten Tag everyone:

The RV saga continues with the election cycle. The deadlock over the Maliki candidate for prime minister is finally over but he persists in his tactics to try to block any other candidate, in spite of all his lies that he would support. He is so desperate for power and control. He still sees it may be possible and is reaching for it again, even if it hurts Iraq. He hopes to overturn the vote in parliament, then backtrack later to get renominated out of desperation. Oh… he is one slick, sick slimy, dark person.

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1 Chronicles 29:14

“But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.” 

STATUS OF THE RV

As we Roman Catholics and many Christians throughout the world reflect on the passion of Jesus through Lenten season, we realize that things have not changed all that much as evil still prevails. But the prophets tell us that God’s Hand is now back on the U.S. and he is not going to desert us.

I know, I know, trust me I know, this Iraqi election issue is becoming boring to hear the same issues over and over again, especially about Maliki. But this is probably how it’s going to be until the conflict with Iran is over, unless there is some kind of courage of the Supreme Judiciary Court to stand up to him and those like him. If we pay attention to the news from Iraq in the article titled “AGREEMENT TO POSTPONE GOVERNMENT FORMATION: “CAUTIOUS WAITING” AND A TEMPORARY GOVERNMENT UNTIL THE WAR ENDS” we learn that well-informed political sources revealed on Tuesday (March 17, 2026) that there is what they described as a “near agreement” among major political forces to postpone the completion of procedures for forming the new Iraqi government until the course and repercussions of the ongoing military conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel become clear, amid growing fears of the repercussions of regional escalation on the Iraqi interior.

However, in the midst of all the election drama, in today’s news we see a slight glimmer of hope coming forward. It is with parliament and they held a session the other day, which they told us they would not do until the Iranian conflict is over. So, again things change on a dime. We should all know Iraq by now… lol… lol… lol… 😊

If we read the article titled “(WAA) PUBLISHES THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES’ DECISION DURING SESSION 14” we learn that the House of Representatives issued an 8-point resolution on Wednesday, during session number (14) dedicated to discussing oil exports via the Ceyhan pipeline. The media department of the House of Representatives stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the decision of the House of Representatives during session (14) includes eight main issues to be addressed in the upcoming sessions.

I now want to address a few of these from the list of eight points because some will directly affect the ability of the CBI to get the sign off of the US Treasury for the reinstatement we have all been waiting for. I look at this list as a list of main objectives that the parliament wants to first address. Why? Could it be these are needed now and of a very high priority?

Do you remember the list of issues the US gave Iraq? To refresh your memory, you can go back to my 9/16 Newsletter. Seems there is now going to finally be a priority to address and pass the Oil and Gas Law. Yes, we have been waiting for the fifth and eighth points on the list for a VERY long time. I know there are two issues here, but they are closely related. I am listing them below in RED and then I will add my commentary following each. Later I will address the other six points as they too are important but not so much in the efforts to get the dinar reinstated by the CBI:   

Fifth: The upcoming government program should include the enactment of an oil and gas law within a specified period, and it should be presented to the House of Representatives for voting.

So, I want to start by saying a partial WOW! Yes, a small WOW! but still a WOW!

Ok, so this item is on the list of the five (5) times from the past we learned we needed to get the approval for the reinstatement by the US. This item is long overdue and actually is resolved already except for the agreements to be put into the form of a law by the prime minister’s cabinet and then passed by parliament into law and then put into the gazette. This is required by the new Iraqi Constitution of 2005 and is long overdue.

When completed this will eliminate much of constant controversy over the handling of the Oil and Gas issue and Article 140 in Iraq. But don’t be fooled, as there will be ongoing changes, but at least there is a benchmark legislation to settle minor disputes. This will also move along other pieces of much needed legislation that is usually held back due to lack of a quorum because the Kurds don’t show up in parliament for voting. Even though these other pieces of legislation have little to do with the Oil and Gas directly, the Kurds still boycott these sessions in the past to get their way with the Oil and Gas, or else. Normally the disputes are all about getting their salaries which is related to the Oil and Gas sales. I will also talk about this salary issue too later as it is one of the eight items. The beauty of where this Oil and Gas Law now stands is that Kurdistan is basically abiding by it already, it now only needs to be formalized into law. They are now telling us this will be on the docket for upcoming sessions soon when regular sessions continue.

Eighth: Obliging the federal government to pay the salaries of employees in the Kurdistan Region in the same manner as employees in the Iraqi governorates in general.

So, I wanted to address this issue because way back, almost a decade ago, the IMF in a review of its consultation sessions with Iraq told the GOI that it needed to pay Kurdistan salaries on a regular basis and not hold back 2-3 months of salaries.

Next, I find there is a need to clarify how they use the term ‘salaries’ and what they mean by it. These salaries are actually just the share of the Oil and Gas revenues from the revenues derived from it. There are fancy calculations used to determine it, but it all boils down to the number of people in Kurdistan and the barrels of oil pumped, along with the global market prices. So, this equation ends up with the amount of money to be paid or sent to Kurdistan each month. As long as the oil and gas are flowing, then this payment should be made. But you can see the confusion in what goes into the calculation based on any ongoing circumstances. They call it ‘salaries’ still since still up to 90-95% of the people are still on government salaries left from the Saddam Hussien era. But not all this money paid to Kurdistan goes to the people directly for salaries. It is just a term now used.

Can you also see why Iraq has to convert from all these government jobs to bringing these salaries to private entities paying their salaries and benefits like in the western world. This would free up a large chunk of this payment from the GOI then to go towards other projects, which could progress the economy even further. They call this getting off the ‘rentier’ economy.

The payment of these salaries has been held up in the past due to the disputes with the Oil and Gas and Article 140 and how Kurdistan has sold off oil outside of the GOI quotas for revenue to meet the general budget. The GOI claimed this already compensated them for that part of the salaries thus they reduce the % due for salaries. This of course angers Kurdistan. Did Kurdistan screw up? It was unlawful… oh wait.. there is no currency law in place to say its unlawful…get it? Thus they need the Oil and Gas Law passed into law.

Also as in the Article 140, the census was taken and from it the demographics of Kurdistan changed thus allowing more oil revenues to go to the Kurds, thus higher salary payments from the GOI. This issue is directly related to the Oil and Gas law and can be resolved when it is resolved in practicality already just not put into law yet. Get it? I particularly like that parliament also connects these two issues together and they see the connection and the urgency.

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Let me now address the remaining other six (6) goals from the list in this important article. You can easily see that these other goals are all about driving the economy to a more robust and stable economy out of a ‘rentier’ economy.

First: Obliging the federal government to find outlets for selling Iraqi crude oil in order to avoid the economic effects that could plague the country and affect – under the security conditions – the people’s livelihood and the salaries of employees throughout Iraq.

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Second: The Iraqi Parliament is prepared to vote on any resolution that helps the government achieve what was stated in paragraph one.

I believe that Iraq can now almost pump oil faster than it can find customers to buy it. Thus this goal of finding more outlets for the sale of the oil. Remember selling more oil when the market price is up bring more revenue streams not only pays the bills but also  helps build the CBI reserves and bring up credit ratings.

Third: The federal government must impose its administration on all sources of production, transportation and distribution.

The support for the ‘TIR’ system throughout Iraq is like the US interstate highway system project. This will be needed especially when the ‘Development Road’ project begins movement of goods, then when the ‘Industrial Cities’ kick in they will need to transport to the port of Faw to export their products.  

Fourth: Obliging the federal government to implement the ASYCUDA system in all governorates of Iraq, including the governorates of the Kurdistan Region.

I especially like this one and it tells us regardless of all the negativity in the news media about this major change in customs and tariffs thru the ASYCUDA system, that the new parliament fully intends to complete the passing of the necessary legislation to support this Iraqi wide undertaking. The revenue stream from this will be enormous as the other aspects of the Development Road Project also take hold and kick into effect.

Sixth: Obliging the federal government to supply government factories and the private sector with black oil; in order to avoid an increase in stockpiles in refineries, to ensure the continuity of refinery operations, and to avoid the shortage that occurs in petroleum products.

Basically, with the projected fall of Iranian Islamic regime, there is no guarantee of purchasing refined oil products for Iraq from Iranian sources. Also, as we learned months ago, two refineries are now operating in Iraq and one is actually generating enough product to export it.

Seventh: Obliging the federal government to rehabilitate the Iraqi line passing from Kirkuk to western Mosul – Zummar – Fishkhabur towards Ceyhan.

I am not positive but I believe this one means something to do with bringing back to functional use the oil pipeline to deliver yet more oil from the region. This goes hand in hand with the First and Second items.  This would have to be an upcoming BIG budget item to list it separately.

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In the news from Iraq we learn that the Cabinet decided today, Tuesday, to suspend official working hours on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, starting from tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18, until next Monday, March 23. A statement issued by the council indicated that official working hours will resume in government departments and institutions next Tuesday, the 24th of this month. I bring this to your attention because the news from Iraq has told us in the recent past they would not settle the election until after the Eid al-Fitr holidays. So now you know the timeline.

Next, let’ take a peek at the article titled “WASHINGTON WARNS ATTACKS BY “IRAN-ALIGNED MILITIAS” THREATEN IRAQ’S STABILITY”. “The US State Department on Wednesday condemned attacks by “Iran and Iran-aligned militias” targeting American interests in Iraq, warning that continued assaults could threaten the country’s stability and risk drawing it into “a broader regional conflict.”

“A State Department spokesperson told Shafaq News that such incidents have repeatedly targeted “U.S. diplomatic personnel and facilities, civilian targets, and energy infrastructure in Iraq.”  Iraqi authorities are urged to “take all possible measures to safeguard U.S. diplomatic personnel and facilities and ensure militia groups cannot use Iraqi territory to threaten the United States or the region,” noting, “Doing so is in Iraq’s interest.”

The al-Sudani / Trump Partnership:

Do you already see where I am going to go with this news of attacks on the US by these Iranian backed militia in Iraq (PMF)? They are only hurting their own cause to stay in Iraq by these attacks. They are justifying their own destruction and elimination.

Do you see now why they must go in order to have ongoing stability in Iraq? Seems whenever things are going the Iranian way there is peace. But when any issues arises to dispute or conflict with Iranian control the attacks begin. We see this now with war in Iran. If Iraq it is going to progress to this financial giant, there can not be this entity trying to control it by force and terrorism. Who the hell would want to come into Iran and invest with this uncertainty? Also, if the US, under president Trump, is going to encourage US companies to invest in Iraq i.e. the Development Road Project, there will have to be assurances that these Iranian militia can not control, attack and destroy their investment in any way. The only way I know that this can happen is to eliminate this threat altogether. Do you get my point? So, why in hell would the US give it’s permission to reinstate at this time? I hope all you so-called intel gurus are listening to me.

If you go to my 03/13 Newsletter and sincerely listened to the audio of just why we are still waiting for the reinstatement of the dinar, then go and watch this announcement by Al-Sudani about a year ago or more. Pair up these two presentations and they will widen your mind.

After listening to both can you see now why the Coordination Framework (an Iranian supported group) does not want al-Sudani as the next prime minister? He is bucking their control over Iraq. He wants Iraq to succeed while these others want status quo of an Iranian proxy puppet state. They liked the way it was and want the money to keep flowing. But if al-Sudani can get to the reinstatement their Iranian dream of a permanent Iraqi puppet state ends.

Does it all add up now in your mind? Come’ on now connect the pieces…..

But they may have to take al-Sudani as their candidate anyhow and this is the challenge that is going on. This is a pivotal point in Iraqi history, just like the last 2024 election in the US.  I can sum it all up in one phrase – Can they break this Iranian stronghold in the politics of Iran? This is what this Nov 2025 election is really all about.

Now I want to add one more point. With al-Sudani running the government and president Trump supporting him, this is about the only way we are going to see the reinstatement any time soon. Get it? Do you see why I keep emphasizing that we need al-Sudani back again (or someone better not worst) for another four years, if not longer?

SUMMARY:

There is not much more news to bring today concerning Iraq and the RV. Again I am telling everyone not to be fooled by these fools like TNT, The Big Call, MarkZ and other idiots that are sucking in this propaganda from Iran and using it to pacify you and lull you into complacency about the horrors going on with Iran in Iraq. I am not going to be your source of news on the ongoing conflict between Iran, Israel and the US, unless I can see it will directly affect the reinstatement process one way or the other in Iraq. I also have the political section you can refer to for some this conflict for updates.

I also encourage all my listeners to pray and keep praying. It doesn’t matter what you call you God only that it is a peaceful, loving, all-knowing God. Remember that time and time again the bible speaks about man’s ability to defend himself against those who see to destroy him. Please also keep listening to the prophets and what encouragement God wants to tell us from them. He is telling us now that things may seem gloomy and it may appear these times will never end, but I assure you He says this drama and war will soon end and peace will come to the middle east. Yes, it will be a miracle when it happens. But God’s Hand is at work. It will be like ‘turning a page in a book’ a new chapter for man. But I tell you now this will NEVER occur without first wiping out the forces of evil that have prevailed way too long already on us. I believe the Iraqi reinstatement is part of this new chapter. If you took the time to listen to my audio of what really has been happening in Iraq since 2003 you will know that what has been holding up the reinstatement of the dinar was not coincidental and did not just happen as a matter of course for Iraq. Instead, it was intentional and a well-planned series of events to get us where we are today, still waiting and anticipating. This audio is in my RV Status commentary from my 3/13 Newsletter. Please go listen if you have not done so already. It will enlighten your mind! 😊

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

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

                                             Just the FACTS!

PRAYING WITH SINCERITY

Many may ask why their prayers are not being answered. Our new Shepard in Rome Pope Leo XIV has given us some direction.

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These prophecies are more important now more than ever. They give us the strength, perseverance and hope that a better time is coming and that God’s Hand is at work behind the scenes. If you just take a second even to look around you at these past three election cycles, how can you deny that God is at work? Are you sleeping or what?

It is amazing and there is no other way that these events could have happened the way they turned out. But there is more to come, much, much more, I assure you! Now that God has his biblical David re-elected, we need to pay attention to what He does next.

NOTE: These prophecies just keep getting better and better, giving us HOPE of a brighter future. But the real reason why I listen to them is that we can actually see what God says He will do is taking place right in front of our noses. It is a confirmation to me that God is real and is still with us forever just as in biblical times.

Prophetic Words from prophet:  Julie Green

Prophetic Words from prophet:  Julie Green

“Something Unprecedented Will Take Place In The Senate “

Go to the 18:05 mark for the prophecy.  From Mar 14^th.

Things are really heating up. Much of this prophecy might surprise you.

Prophetic Words from prophet: Yvon Attia

“The War Room”

4 BIBLICAL PROPHECIES ABOUT IRAN THAT ARE BEING FULFILLED RIGHT NOW

BREAKING NEWS OR ANCIENT HISTORY? BELIEVE IT OR NOT. God’s Hand at work again…..

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.  

MASSIVE PLOT TO SUBVERT THE ‘SAVE AMERICA ACT’ WON’T WORK IF YOU GET INVOLVED.

DAH… ISN’T THIS THE POINT OF THE ‘SAVE AMERICA ACT’ IN THE FIRST PLACE?

So Schumer what’s you point? The act is supposed TO CLEAN UP THE VOTER REGISTRATION ROLES and TO MAKE SURE ONLY QUALIFYING CITIZENS ARE VOTING. IT ALSO PROTECTS THE BALLOTS. Why would any politician not want this?

The case that Schumer makes for voting against the SAVE ACT is ridiculous. What’s his point. He only reinforces why the ‘SAVE AMERICA ACT’ is so important and must be passed. Please listen to his ridiculous and stupid reasoning. Have these people gone out of their minds? If you listen to Schumer he knows damn well what is wrong with the voting process, as he explains it plainly.

He says tens of millions will be dropped from the voter rolls. Okay, so isn’t this the point of the SAVE AMERCA ACT, to clean up the voter registration roles from dead people, illegals and simply those not qualifying to vote according to the US Constitution. Are we not a Constitutional Republic? We witnessed all the corruption in the voting process over these past decades. Why won’t Schumer support a cleaner election? We know why don’t we, its because that is the only way they can try to rig the election again.

Please, please everyone of my readers reading this today go and call, text, email or write your senators and tell them to get their act together and pass the SAVE ACT as mid-terms are not that far away not to mention the 2028 election cycle.

DID JOHN KENNEDY JUST FIND THE WAY TO PASS THE ‘SAVE AMERICA ACT’

WHERE IS MOJTABA KHAMENEI?

The next so-called “Islamic supreme leader of Iran”, did he die in the hospital?

Israel must have strong intelligence inside Iran to be able to pinpoint where these leaders are then to strike that area. This damage was not coincidental. He may be dead or serously in a coma for all we know. Why has he not made a public appearance? Can he even?

ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST!

Come’on…this strike was also not coincidental. He just happened to be at this location?

EPIC FURY: TARGET KHARG ISLAND

HOW TRUMP IS REBUILDING WHAT 50 YEARS DESTROYED

MORE WORD SALADS, THIS TIME AT A FUNERAL

KAMALA HARRIS FORGETS SHE WAS AT A FUNERAL…

This lady is out of her mind….. Do you actually believe the democrats nominated her to run for president of the great nation of the United States of America? Is this what the democrat party has come to, a bunch of mindless idiots? The real scary part is she still has millions of idiot followers.

NOT JUST HAPPENING IN THE US, THE ISLAMIC TAKEOVER OF THE UK

Like I said many times on my blog, either we do something about it now or we will be forced later, once more damage is done to our countries. How much longer will we let this invasion take place. Remember this is not just an attempt in the U.S, but is happening all across the globe in all developed countries.

IRANIAN MILITARY IS TURNING AGAINST ITS OWN LEADERSHIP?

Iran Guard Corps Go OUT OF CONTROL? Iran Forces Turn REBEL! Big RIFT In Iran Amid War. Who exactly now controls the Iran military?

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-HAYANI: AL-MALIKI REMAINS THE FRAMEWORK CANDIDATE FOR PRIME MINISTER, AND THERE ARE INDICATIONS THAT A COMPROMISE CANDIDATE WILL BE PUT FORWARD SOON.

Mahmoud Al-Hayani, a member of the Al-Fatah Alliance, revealed that Nouri Al-Maliki is still the framework candidate for the position of Prime Minister, but the coming days may witness the introduction of a compromise candidate.

Al-Hayani told Al-Mirbad that Al-Maliki is still the coordinating framework’s candidate for this position and has not been withdrawn yet, indicating that the next stage may witness the introduction of a compromise candidate.

He added that if the framework agrees to withdraw al-Maliki’s nomination, the focus will shift towards choosing a new candidate whose name has not been previously mentioned or who has not been nominated before.

He indicated that the new candidate might be chosen by al-Maliki himself if the settlement option is pursued.

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(WAA) PUBLISHES THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES’ DECISION DURING SESSION 14

The House of Representatives issued an 8-point resolution today, Wednesday, during session number (14) dedicated to discussing oil exports via the Ceyhan pipeline.

The media department of the House of Representatives stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the decision of the House of Representatives during session (14) includes the following:

First: Obliging the federal government to find outlets for selling Iraqi crude oil in order to avoid the economic effects that could plague the country and affect – under the security conditions – the people’s livelihood and the salaries of employees throughout Iraq.

Second: The Iraqi Parliament is prepared to vote on any resolution that helps the government achieve what was stated in paragraph one.

Third: The federal government must impose its administration on all sources of production, transportation and distribution.

Fourth: Obliging the federal government to implement the ASYCUDA system in all governorates of Iraq, including the governorates of the Kurdistan Region.

Fifth: The upcoming government program should include the enactment of an oil and gas law within a specified period, and it should be presented to the House of Representatives for voting.

Sixth: Obliging the federal government to supply government factories and the private sector with black oil; in order to avoid an increase in stockpiles in refineries, to ensure the continuity of refinery operations, and to avoid the shortage that occurs in petroleum products.

Seventh: Obliging the federal government to rehabilitate the Iraqi line passing from Kirkuk to western Mosul – Zummar – Fishkhabur towards Ceyhan.

Eighth: Obliging the federal government to pay the salaries of employees in the Kurdistan Region in the same manner as employees in the Iraqi governorates in general.

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IRAQ SECURES IRAN APPROVAL FOR OIL TANKERS TO TRANSIT STRAIT OF HORMUZ: OIL MINISTER

Iraq has reached an understanding with Iran to allow its oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Oil Minister Hayan Abdulghani said on Tuesday, after exports were halted due to escalating regional tensions.

Speaking to Qatar’s Al Jazeera, Abdulghani said Baghdad and Tehran had agreed to facilitate the transit of Iraqi oil shipments through the strategic waterway, a key global oil chokepoint.

The development comes a day after the minister announced that Iraq’s oil exports from its southern ports had completely stopped after military escalation in the Gulf region and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The disruption forced Iraq to cut its oil production to less than half and search for alternative export routes.

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WASHINGTON WARNS ATTACKS BY “IRAN-ALIGNED MILITIAS” THREATEN IRAQ’S STABILITY

The US State Department on Wednesday condemned attacks by “Iran and Iran-aligned militias” targeting American interests in Iraq, warning that continued assaults could threaten the country’s stability and risk drawing it into “a broader regional conflict.”

A State Department spokesperson told Shafaq News that such incidents have repeatedly targeted “U.S. diplomatic personnel and facilities, civilian targets, and energy infrastructure in Iraq.”

The spokesperson also referred to recent remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who urged Iraqi authorities to “take all possible measures to safeguard U.S. diplomatic personnel and facilities and ensure militia groups cannot use Iraqi territory to threaten the United States or the region,” noting, “Doing so is in Iraq’s interest.”

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AGREEMENT TO POSTPONE GOVERNMENT FORMATION: “CAUTIOUS WAITING” AND A TEMPORARY GOVERNMENT UNTIL THE WAR ENDS

 
Well-informed political sources revealed on Tuesday (March 17, 2026) that there is what they described as a “near agreement” among major political forces to postpone the completion of procedures for forming the new Iraqi government until the course and repercussions of the ongoing military conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel become clear, amid growing fears of the repercussions of regional escalation on the Iraqi interior.

Sources told Baghdad Today that “unannounced consultations took place during the past few days between the leaders of prominent political blocs, which concluded that it is necessary to adopt a policy of cautious waiting, in order to avoid forming a government that may face complex security and economic challenges in the event of an expansion of the scope of military confrontation in the region.”

She explained that “a number of political parties believe that the current stage requires a transitional government with limited powers or a continuation of temporary caretaker government until the regional scene stabilizes, especially with the possibility of Iraq being directly affected by military developments due to its geographical location and the entanglement of its political and economic interests with the parties to the conflict.”

The sources added that “internal disputes have not been fully resolved yet, but the regional factor has become an additional pressure that has prompted some forces to reassess their political priorities and focus on maintaining security stability and avoiding political division during the period of tension.”

While the region is ablaze with cross-border conflicts and escalating regional tensions, the Iraqi scene seems to be moving at a different pace, governed less by the results of the war than by deep internal disputes that extend from the Coordination Framework to the Kurdish forces, hindering the identification of both the Prime Minister and the President of the Republic. With no real signs of resolution, fears are growing that the political waiting will become a permanent state, making the formation of the next government a task postponed indefinitely. Political sources confirm that there is no specific timeframe for forming the next government, indicating that the disputes between the Coordination Framework and the Kurdish forces remain unresolved, while emphasizing that the delay in forming the government is related to internal problems and not to the results of the ongoing war in the region.

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 MP: NO AGREEMENT WITHIN THE COORDINATION FRAMEWORK ON A PRIME MINISTERIAL CANDIDATE

Baghdad…
MP Duha al-Sadkhan confirmed on Wednesday that the Coordination Framework forces have not yet reached a final agreement on a prime ministerial candidate, noting that consultations among political leaders are ongoing.

Al-Sadkhan told the Information Agency that “discussions within the framework are still underway and have not yet reached a conclusion due to differing viewpoints,” indicating that “all options remain on the table.”

She added that “the security and political developments in the region have affected the course of the understandings, requiring more time to reach an agreement,” pointing out that “the goal is to choose a candidate who enjoys broad acceptance and is capable of managing the next phase.”

She indicated that “the current circumstances necessitate that political forces exercise caution to ensure the stability of the political and economic situation.

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SADIQUN HOLDS THE COORDINATION FRAMEWORK RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DELAY IN FORMING THE GOVERNMENT: THE SUDANESE ARE THE MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED.

On Wednesday, MP Mohammed Al-Baldawi, from the Sadiqun parliamentary bloc, held the coordination framework responsible for the delay in forming the new government, while indicating that outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani is currently the most likely candidate.

Al-Baldawi told Shafaq News Agency that “linking the formation of the new Iraqi government to the end of the regional war is incorrect,” stressing the need to “form the government under these circumstances, which require a sincere national government capable of preserving the security and sovereignty of Iraq.”

He added that “the delay in forming the government is not in anyone’s interest, nor is it in the interest of the Iraqi political forces,” indicating that “Iraq needs a unified and sincere position, and the coordinating framework bears responsibility for the delay in its formation.”

According to Al-Baldawi, the obstacles have been overcome, and all that remains is to elect the president and assign the candidate of the Coordination Framework to form the next government, noting that there are objections to the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki.

He continued, saying that “there are a number of candidates, and the criteria must be applied to them,” adding that “the Sudanese candidate is the most likely to win at the moment.”

It is worth noting that a source within the coordinating framework that brings together the ruling Shiite political forces in Iraq told Shafaq News Agency last Monday that the coalition leadership agreed to postpone deciding on a prime ministerial candidate until after the end of the ongoing regional war between the United States and Israel against Iran.

The Coordination Framework had officially nominated Maliki on January 24, a move that opened the door to negotiations to form the new government, but the process faltered as disagreements continued over the election of the President of the Republic, the constitutional entitlement that precedes assigning the candidate of the largest bloc to form the government.

However, al-Maliki’s nomination was met with rejection from some Sunni forces, as well as parties within the Shiite bloc itself, in addition to strong rejection from the American administration, whose president, Donald Trump, threatened at the time that Washington would stop its aid to Iraq if al-Maliki assumed the premiership.

Shafaq.com

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TRUMP: WHAT IF WE ENDED THE IRANIAN REGIME AND LEFT HORMUZ TO OTHERS?

On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump raised questions about the future of the regime in Iran, hinting at the possibility of ending it and leaving the responsibility for managing the Strait of Hormuz to the countries that benefit from it.

Trump said in a statement broadcast a short while ago: “I wonder what would happen if we eliminated what remains of the regime in Iran and left the responsibility for the Strait of Hormuz to the countries that use it.”

He added that this proposal “would quickly move some of our unresponsive allies.”

Trump had stated that the United States had “completely defeated Iran” militarily and economically, adding that many countries, especially those affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, should take responsibility for securing it.

Shafaq.com

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THE UAE ANNOUNCES THE DISMANTLING OF A “TERRORIST” NETWORK FUNDED BY HEZBOLLAH AND IRAN.

The UAE State Security Service announced on Friday the dismantling of a “terrorist” network that it said was funded and run by the Lebanese Hezbollah and Iran.

they tweeted the info as well.

According to the official Emirates News Agency (WAM), the network sought to infiltrate the national economy and implement foreign schemes that threaten the country’s financial stability. The State Security Service explained that its members worked according to a pre-prepared strategic plan in coordination with foreign parties linked to Hezbollah and Iran, in violation of economic and legal regulations, including money laundering, financing terrorism, and threatening the country’s security.

The UAE announcement comes amid an unprecedented escalation of security tensions in the Gulf as the war between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other enters its third week. Gulf states have requested an urgent discussion at the UN Human Rights Council regarding Iranian strikes on energy infrastructure in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

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

                                             Just the FACTS!

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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Mnt Goat

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