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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

“Big Banks Will Soon Collapse “

Go to the 21:18 mark for the prophecy.  From Mar 7^th.  

Prophetic Words from prophet: Yvon Attia

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.  

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

JOHN KENNEDY MAY HAVE JUST FOUND THE WAY TO PASS THE ‘SAVE ACT’

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-BAIJI: THE PRESIDENCY WILL BE DECIDED NEXT WEEK, AND THE PUK CANDIDATE IS THE MOST LIKELY TO WIN.

 
MP Mansour al-Baiji revealed on Thursday that the selection of the new president of the republic is nearing resolution, predicting that political negotiations on this matter will conclude next week. He also indicated that the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan
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PUK) candidate is ahead of his rivals. Al-Baiji told the Information Agency that “the political blocs’ efforts have reached advanced stages in nominating a presidential candidate,” explaining that “next week will be decisive for this issue, ending the political deadlock and moving forward with forming the government.”

He added that “current indicators and data within the halls of parliament suggest that the PUK candidate is the most likely to secure the position,” noting “broad understandings supporting this choice to ensure the stability of constitutional entitlements.”

He clarified that “resolving the presidential issue will directly pave the way for tasking the candidate of the largest bloc with forming the new cabinet,” emphasizing “the necessity of prioritizing the national interest to expedite the passage of laws that serve the Iraqi citizen.”

(Mnt Goat: Kurdistan would not be making this move if Maliki was definitely OUT!)

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A KURDISH LEADER CALLS FOR PATIENCE IN CHOOSING A PRIME MINISTER WHO ENJOYS NATIONAL CONSENSUS.

Burhan Sheikh Raouf, a member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), stressed the necessity of consensus among the various parties and components to resolve the issue of the prime ministership and agree on a candidate who enjoys broad support for this position.

Sheikh Raouf told Al-Maalouma, “The next government must be stable, free from problems, and maintain balanced relations with all parties, both domestically and internationally. Therefore, it is natural for the formation of the government to be delayed, as happened in previous parliamentary sessions.”

He added, “Exceeding constitutional deadlines and delaying the formation of the government is a normal occurrence, as the formation of the previous government was delayed for nine months. However, this is for the benefit of Iraq and to overcome problems and disagreements among the various components.”

He explained that “there is a pressing need to reach agreements among the different components regarding the prime minister, as he is not affiliated with any particular component but will be the president of all Iraqis. This necessitates patience in order to reach a consensus on the selection of the new prime minister.” 

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SAROUT RULES OUT THE FORMATION OF A GOVERNMENT AFTER EID AL-FITR AND IDENTIFIES THREE MAIN COMPLICATIONS.

Former MP Abbas Sarout ruled out on Thursday the formation of the government after the Eid al-Fitr holiday, pointing to three complications that may lead to a delay in its formation.

Sarwat told Al-Maalomah, “I rule out the speculations some are making about the possibility of forming a government during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, given the existence of three direct complications.”

He explained that “the most prominent of these complications is the lack of consensus among the political forces within the framework regarding a roadmap to end the mutual disputes, due to the differing opinions on the identity of the candidate for the next prime minister.” He added that “the Kurdish position constitutes another complication, which can be summarized as the lack of agreement on nominating a consensus figure for the presidency.”

He pointed out that “the current challenges in the region and their repercussions on the security of capitals, including Baghdad, represent the third complication,” emphasizing that “forming a government after Eid al-Fitr is unlikely, and a delay is possible.”
He added that “there are ongoing meetings and discussions, but they have not yet led to a resolution of these complications,” noting that “the ball is now in the court of the political forces, as they are the parties responsible for implementing the provisions of the constitution and proceeding with the formation of the next government.” 

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BAHAA AL-ARAJI CALLS FOR A DECISIVE SECOND TERM FOR AL-SUDANI: AN URGENT NECESSITY

Bahaa Al-Araji, a leader in the “Reconstruction and Development” coalition, confirmed that renewing Al-Sudani’s term has become an “urgent necessity” imposed by the rapid developments in the region.

Al-Araji called on the opposing parties within the framework to abide by the decision of the senior leadership and to distance themselves from “media posturing” that serves dubious agendas.

Al-Araji added: “The stability of Iraq’s security and keeping it away from conflict zones is the top priority. At this critical stage, there is no room for maneuvering at the expense of the nation’s security.”

Informed sources within the coordination framework revealed that the official announcement of the re-nomination of Al-Sudani, which was scheduled for last Monday, has been postponed due to reservations from some forces.

The sources explained that the dissenting parties failed to convince the majority of their position, which was described as “disproportionate to the magnitude of the serious challenges” facing Iraq. According to these sources, key figures within the framework are pressing for a swift resolution to this issue, accusing other parties of prioritizing “regional interests” over the national interest.

In a more forceful tone, MP Alia Nassif, a member of the Reconstruction Coalition, confirmed that the coalition is “free” from giving up the nomination of Al-Sudani in favor of the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri Al-Maliki.

Nasif warned Shia political leaders against continuing what she described as “obstinacy and playing games with regional conflicts,” indicating that the United States might resort to drastic measures to completely change the current system if the political turmoil persists. Nasif stated that Washington “will not simply stand by and watch,” but might instead “crush and dismantle” the existing system to replace it with a new model.

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TRUMP: THERE IS NO END DATE FOR THE WAR, AND WE SEEK COMPLETE MILITARY DOMINANCE OVER IRAN.

US President Donald Trump asserted on Saturday that his country seeks to impose complete military dominance over Iran, indicating that the war will continue as long as necessary.

Trump told reporters that most of Iran’s military capabilities had disappeared, that Tehran no longer had any significant radars or effective air defense systems, and that US forces had decimated Iran’s navy and air force.

He added that he could not predict how long the repercussions of the war on global energy prices would last, noting that his country was considering several options for dealing with the vital Strait of Hormuz issue.

These statements fall within the context of the joint military operation between Washington and Tel Aviv, which was launched on February 28th and, according to the announcement by the American administration, aims to destroy the Iranian missile arsenal and its production capacity, eliminate the Iranian navy, and prevent Tehran from possessing nuclear weapons.

Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, through which about twenty percent of the world’s oil supplies pass, and where the war has led to a near-halt in commercial shipping, US forces destroyed 16 Iranian ships used for planting mines near the strait, while the Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced that it would not allow oil to pass through the strait as long as the US raids continued.

In terms of human casualties, the military operations have so far claimed the lives of more than 1,200 people in Iran, 570 in Lebanon, and 12 in Israel. On the American side, seven US soldiers have been killed and approximately 140 others wounded in Iranian retaliatory strikes.

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TRUMP ANNOUNCES U.S. WILL INTENSIFY STRIKES ON IRAN OVER COMING WEEK

President Trump reaffirmed that the U.S. military will continue its campaign of precision strikes until Iran’s offensive military capabilities are fully dismantled and regional security is restored.

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States military is prepared to intensify kinetic operations against Iran, stating that the Pentagon has already achieved approximately 90 percent destruction of the country’s missile capabilities following a series of precision strikes.

​The president’s comments, delivered during a March 13 interview with Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade, follow a period of heightened tensions characterized by maritime friction in the Strait of Hormuz and reports of domestic security threats within the United States. President Trump indicated that the current military campaign, which he described as ahead of schedule, is aimed at the total dismantlement of Iran’s strategic offensive capacity and its defense industrial base.

​Military operations have focused on the systematic neutralization of aerial and naval assets. According to the president, the Iranian Navy has been effectively eliminated, with U.S. forces currently searching for what may be the final remaining vessel in their fleet. The air force and primary leadership tiers have also been described as severely compromised or “gone.”

​Supporting the primary offensive, the president cited the efficacy of previous operations, specifically referencing “Midnight Hammer.” He noted that the use of B-2 bombers in that mission was foundational in “obliterating” Iranian facilities, a move he asserted was necessary to prevent a wider regional conflict and ensure the security of Israel. Current operations have built upon this by targeting manufacturing plants where missiles and drones are produced.

​The strategic focus remains on conventional military infrastructure. While reports have circulated regarding Iran’s stockpiles of highly enriched uranium—estimated by some officials to be over 400 kilograms—President Trump stated that the U.S. is not currently focused on an operation to seize that material. Instead, the administration’s priority remains the continued destruction of missile and drone delivery systems.

​The regional impact of the conflict has extended to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy corridor. President Trump acknowledged that the strait is not currently open and stated that the U.S. is prepared to escort oil tankers through the waterway if necessary. He characterized the Iranian efforts to disrupt shipping as a “last ditch effort” by a regime whose conventional naval power has been depleted.

​To mitigate the economic impact of the maritime disruption, the United States has coordinated an unprecedented release from the strategic oil reserve, a move joined by 32 other nations. The president also indicated that the administration is reviewing a potential suspension of the Jones Act to facilitate more flexible domestic shipping and alleviate oil shocks.

​Regional dynamics among Gulf allies have reportedly shifted in favor of U.S. objectives. President Trump noted that while some nations in the region had previously maintained a neutral stance, recent Iranian strikes against Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, and Bahrain have solidified a “very solid” and unified relationship with the United States. He emphasized that these allies are currently utilizing Patriot missile systems to successfully intercept incoming threats with near-total accuracy.

​Regarding the internal stability of the Iranian government, the president addressed recent communications attributed to the supreme leader. He noted that while a long statement was issued, the leader was not seen or heard, leading to assessments that he remains “damaged.” The president contrasted the regime’s rhetoric with its internal actions, specifically citing the use of “thugs” and “machine guns” to suppress domestic protesters. He alleged that approximately 32,000 people were killed by the regime prior to the start of current hostilities.

​Domestically, the interview addressed several security incidents within the United States. Reports detailed an attack at Old Dominion University involving a naturalized citizen from Sierra Leone previously convicted of supporting ISIS, as well as an attack on a synagogue in Michigan. In New York, an incident involving an improvised explosive device (IED) near Gracie Mansion was also noted.

​President Trump attributed these domestic security challenges to previous immigration policies, stating that 25 million people entered the country illegally during the prior administration, including individuals he characterized as criminals and those from mental institutions. He emphasized that under his current administration, the border is now “100 percent” secure, reporting zero illegal entries over the last eight months.

​The president also discussed the “Save America Act,” a legislative priority focused on voter identification and proof of citizenship for elections. He argued that the act is essential for national security and electoral integrity, claiming that 86 percent of Democrats approve of the measures despite political opposition in Congress.

​On the international front, President Trump confirmed an upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He noted that despite high economic competition, the relationship remains “good” and “strong.” He highlighted reports of energy shortages in China, characterized by long gas lines, which he suggested would frame the context of the upcoming diplomatic discussions.

​The president concluded by reaffirming the “peace through strength” doctrine, noting that while he built the military to deter conflict, the current circumstances necessitated a “little excursion” to ensure that “crazy people” do not obtain nuclear weapons. He stated that the military currently possesses “virtually unlimited ammunition” and will continue to apply pressure until the mission’s objectives are fully realized.

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THE NUMBER DOUBLED IN TWO HOURS… NEARLY 5,000 US TROOPS ARE ON THEIR WAY TO THE MIDDLE EAST

On Friday evening, US officials revealed new details about the deployment of ground troops to the Middle East, confirming that their number is approximately five thousand soldiers. 

NBC News quoted officials as saying that “about 5,000 additional Marines and sailors will be deployed to the Middle East to support the war.” 

ABC News reported earlier on Friday that orders had been issued to send 2,200 Marines to the Middle East. 

The channel quoted US officials as saying that “orders have been issued to send a US Navy expeditionary unit comprising 2,200 Marines aboard three US Navy amphibious ships to the Middle East.”

She added: “The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is permanently stationed in Japan and operates in the Indo-Pacific region, but has now been ordered to head to the Middle East,” explaining that “its deployment does not mean that the unit will be used as a ground force in Iran, but it provides land, amphibious, and air assets that can be made available to military commanders when needed.” 

This specific naval reconnaissance unit, according to the American channel, includes a squadron of F-35 fighter jets and a squadron of MV-22 Osprey aircraft.

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“HE PASSED OVER THE BODIES OF 100 MPS”… MALIKI AND HIS TEAM THREATEN TO REJECT SUDANI’S NOMINATION

The crisis of forming the Iraqi government is heading towards a more complicated stage after Nouri al-Maliki’s team succeeded in forming something like a “blocking third” within parliament, with escalating statements indicating that caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani may face major obstacles, including overcoming the “body of 100 MPs,” before proceeding with an attempt to renew his second term, according to Al-Mada newspaper.

The newspaper, in a report seen by Al-Sa’a Network, quoted its sources as saying that “at least 125 MPs signed pledges to refuse to renew Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani’s term, a number sufficient to form what is known as the blocking third within Parliament.”

She added that “this makes it difficult to pass the constitutional requirements related to the formation of the government, as the election of the President of the Republic – who in turn tasks the candidate of the largest bloc with forming the government – requires a two-thirds majority in Parliament (at least 220 deputies) .”

She indicated that “the political forces may decide on the name of the prime minister candidate in the coming days, but they are still waiting for the Kurdish forces’ position on the presidential candidate before proceeding with the subsequent constitutional steps.”

She indicated that “the government was able to identify a number of armed groups and succeeded in reducing or stopping some of the attacks that targeted diplomatic interests inside the country.”

The report noted that “the environment of armed factions tends to support Maliki in his political struggle, especially after the escalation of attacks on American interests.” He explained that “Maliki encouraged Kataib Hezbollah last week to draft a statement against Al-Sudani, calling for not remaining silent in choosing the prime minister, away from the dictates of the evil American administration.”

He added that “those forces fear that abandoning him will be interpreted as a retreat from the legacy of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was believed to have supported Maliki remaining as head of the next government 

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PRIME MINISTER SUDANI WARNS WAR POSES RISK OF ‘SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES’ FOR IRAQ

 Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani warned Saturday that the regional war has expanded and now threatens Iraq’s infrastructure, energy supplies and supply chains, while insisting that decisions on war and peace rest solely with the state.

“The war has expanded and all parties are now facing an imminent danger,” Sudani said during a meeting with Shia and Sunni religious figures, adding that Iraq faces “major challenges” his government is working to address.

“The state, through its institutions, is the authority concerned with the decision of war,” he said. Iran-aligned armed groups, some of which are formally incorporated into Iraq’s security forces, have already entered the conflict, launching drone and rocket attacks on targets across federal Iraq, the Kurdistan Region and elsewhere in the region.

Sudani condemned attacks on diplomatic missions and coalition forces headquarters in Iraq, warning they expose the country to “serious consequences.” The U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad’s Green Zone was struck early Saturday, with thick smoke seen rising from the compound. The UAE Consulate General in Erbil was hit the same day, the second attack on it in a week, wounding two security guards.

“The state, through its constitutional institutions, will continue pursuing those involved in this condemned and rejected act,” he said.

He also condemned strikes on PMF members within Iraq’s security forces. “We will not accept our service members being exposed to such threats and we will do everything within our power to protect them,” Sudani said — hours after warplanes struck several PMF positions in Tuz Khurmatu district, wounding four fighters, two seriously.

Neither the United States nor Israel has claimed responsibility for strikes on PMF positions in Iraq. The PMF said Thursday that 32 airstrikes have hit its positions across seven governorates since the war began Feb. 28.

Iran-aligned factions under the Islamic Resistance in Iraq umbrella, including Kataib Hezbollah, Asaib Ahl al-Haq, Kataib Imam Ali and Harakat al-Nujaba, have claimed responsibility for numerous drone and rocket attacks on alleged U.S.-linked targets since the war began.

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IRAN’S REVOLUTIONARY GUARD ISSUES URGENT WARNING TO US INDUSTRIES IN THE REGION

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard issued an urgent warning to American industries in the region on Monday.

The Revolutionary Guard’s public relations office said in a statement, “The United States must evacuate all American industries in the region, and residents of areas surrounding industrial plants in which American companies have shares must leave those areas so that they are not harmed.” She added, “These facilities will be attacked and targeted in the coming hours.”

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FOUR MONTHS AFTER THE IRAQI ELECTIONS: THE WAR MAY LEAD TO AN EXTENSION OF AL-SUDANI’S TERM. 

More than four months after the Iraqi parliamentary elections, Baghdad remains mired in a profound political deadlock. The winning parties have been unable to form a new government, and the internal situation is further complicated by infighting among political blocs and conflicting regional and international interests.

This impasse raises questions about the future of the democratic process and the possibility of the caretaker government, headed by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, remaining in power longer than anticipated, especially given the escalating military tensions in the region between Iran, the United States, and Israel.

The elections, held amid promises of restoring political stability and ending the state of division, produced a complex parliamentary landscape that prevented any coalition from forming a clear majority government, plunging the country back into a cycle of protracted negotiations and shifting alliances. With disputes persisting over the distribution of sovereign and ministerial posts, the post-election period has become a true test of the Iraqi political system’s ability to produce a stable executive authority within constitutional timeframes.

In contrast, the Iraqi scene is no longer separate from the accelerating regional developments, as the Middle East is witnessing a military escalation and an exchange of threats between international and regional powers, which has directly affected the political calculations within Iraq, as it is a sensitive arena of balance between American and Iranian influence.

A new security and political reality

Mahmoud Al-Hayani, a member of the Coordination Framework, told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that “regional security developments and the escalating military tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel, along with the involvement of some Iraqi factions in the confrontation, have directly impacted the course of political dialogues regarding the formation of the new Iraqi government, and political priorities have shifted towards managing security risks and avoiding an executive vacuum in the country.”

Al-Hayani explained that “the exceptional circumstances that the region is going through have imposed a new political and security reality inside Iraq, which has led to a clear slowdown in the negotiations to form the government, after most of the discussions between the political forces turned to how to protect internal stability and prepare for any possible repercussions of the regional conflict.”

He added that “the escalation of military tension and the possibility of expanding the scope of the confrontation have prompted the forces of the Coordination Framework to reassess their political options. There is a trend within the framework that supports renewing the mandate of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, considering that the current stage requires the continuation of the same executive leadership to ensure the stability of security and administrative decisions, and to avoid entering into a governmental vacuum that could benefit the parties affected by the crisis.”

Al-Hayani added that “there is another opinion within the coordination framework that leans towards keeping the current government and granting it full powers instead of it continuing as a caretaker government, through political and legislative understandings that allow it to make urgent strategic decisions to confront any security or economic emergency that may result from the ongoing war in the region.”

He revealed that “the coordination framework is conducting intensive consultations with other political forces to reach a national consensus that prevents the disruption of state institutions. The current stage requires realistic decisions far removed from traditional political rivalries, because any governmental vacuum in light of regional tension may multiply the security challenges within the country. The coming days will witness crucial political meetings to decide the form of managing the transitional phase, whether through renewing the mandate of the current government or temporarily establishing its full powers, in order to ensure the state’s readiness to confront the possible scenarios resulting from the military escalation in the region.”

Disagreements are the “key factor”

For his part, political analyst Hussein al-Asaad told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that “linking the delay in forming the new government to the military tensions in the region does not reflect the full picture of the political crisis in the country. Internal disputes between political forces are still the main factor in disrupting dialogues, and not just the escalation between Iran, the United States and Israel.”

At least 4 members of the Popular Mobilization Forces were killed in a bombing in western Iraq.

At least four members of the Popular Mobilization Forces were killed in a bombing of the city of Qaim, which borders Syria in western Iraq, two security sources told AFP on Monday.

A security official reported that “4 members of the Popular Mobilization Forces security were killed and three others were wounded (…) in a bombing that targeted their presence at the ‘Martyr Haider’ checkpoint at the entrance to the city of Al-Qaim” in Anbar province.

For his part, another security official said that the strike, which he attributed to the United States, resulted in the deaths of five personnel. He explained that the targeted checkpoint housed “members of the Popular Mobilization Forces, the Anbar Operations Command, and the Federal Police.”

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