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April 7, 2026 Mnt Goat News Brief
Guten Tag everyone:
The RV saga continues with the election cycle. We are now hearing of a parliamentary session scheduled for April 11th. The Coordination Framework must have a candidate now acceptable to Kurdistan or else they would not be exposing their candidate for presidency thus then moving on to the prime minister next. Will Al-Sudani have a second term?
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STATUS OF THE RV
Here we sit waiting for over four months for the new Iraqi government to be formed. We have to realize it is NOT a matter of just forming ‘a new government’ but ‘the right government’ that can work with president Trump and his plan to revitalize Iraq. Surprise, surprise, but Trump’s plan for Iraq is nothing new and only a continuance of the original U.S. foreign policy for Iraq. The plan was destroyed under the eight years of the Obama and Biden years.
This foreign policy for Iraq does not include Iraq as an Iranian proxy state controlled by Iran and that has been the difficulty all along in getting the reinstatement of the Iraq dinar. As I mentioned to you many times, too many to mention, that the delay in the reinstatement stems from two main overall high level, issues now hovering over Iraq:
1. Iraq must be a sovereign nation and the their constitution fully implemented;
2. A decades longs policy to first reconstruct their economy. This is a very unreasonable policy going forward. At first, it allowed for the reinstatement to FOREX at about .80 cents allowing the dinar to rise over time as the economy grew. The difference in the newer foreign policy is they want a robust economy first then the reinstatement at over $4 to come much later but nothing inbetween. To get their takes a decade-long process. why stall so long?
There is no reasonable answer to this dilemma other than corruption at the highest levels to delay the reinstatement as long as possible using the growth of the economy as their excuse to stop it. The fact is if they had reinstated the dinar at the .80 cents over a decade ago, it would have facilitated the growth of the economy even more and they Iraq would be much further along than they are today even. It might even be attracting investors at over the $4 range. So, this delay has caused massive losses for Iraq as the oil profits have shifted to support Iran and not so much for the good of Iraq’s economy.
Folks, if you study Europe post WWII, you can see that in less than 10 years almost all of Europe had been rebuilt. However, we see with Iraq it has been over 2 decades already and still much work is remaining to restore this small country from the coalition run war called Operation Inherent Resolve. We must ask ourselves WHY? In finding the answer you will see a disgusting amount of consorted corruption between Iran, the U.S. and Iraqi politicians to rape the wealth of Iraq. Yes, it has been a free-for-all. This now must end if Iraq is ever to be the financial giant, clearly it’s destiny and part of the original plan put forth for post Iraq.
So, as investors in the dinar, we can cry over the spilt milk of corruption over these past decades, but we can’t change the past as the milk is already spilt and can’t be put back in the bottle. But what we can do is try to understand what is going on in Iraq and call upon our U.S, senators and congressmen to support a foreign policy that is pro-nationalism for the Iraqi citizens and take the hands of the corrupt out of the equation.
The current prime minister al-Sudani knew this too and he was slowly doing it with the help of his reform program. But the election of 2025 seemed to stall his efforts and even banned him from the prime minister nominee for a second term. Yes, I too was amazed at this. Why not a second term? Al-Sudani openly supported the U.S. Trump policy to rid Iraq of the militias, which only added to his demise as a candidate of the Iranian backed Coordination Framework coalition. They expected more of al-Sudani instead he did not follow all their plans for Iraq. This is why we had seen an unprecedented amount of progress in the area of reforms and even in high level talks to complete the currency reform process and the reinstatement.
So, now we can see in a couple articles that the Iraqi parliament fully intends to hold the session on April 11th and to elect the new president. This will of course lead to the next step in the process of forming the government, electing the prime minister. Please see the article titled “IRAQI MP: PARLIAMENT TO RESUME SESSIONS NEXT WEEK”. In it we read that Iraqi MP Duha al-Bahadli, from the National Approach bloc, confirmed on Thursday that the House of Representatives will resume its regular sessions next week. Then in the article titled “PARLIAMENTARIAN: THE SESSION TO ELECT THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC WILL PROCEED AS SCHEDULED, AND ABSENCE WILL COST ONE MILLION DINARS.” We read that financial penalties will be invoked for members that do not show up to form the needed quorum to conduct the vote. I quote from the article – “He added that “the Speaker of Parliament informed members of Parliament that MPs who are absent from the session to elect the President of the Republic will be officially marked absent and one million dinars will be deducted from their salaries.”
“The Speaker of Parliament announced that April 11th has been set as the date for holding a session to elect the President of the Republic, following an extensive meeting with the heads of parliamentary blocs to discuss a number of issues related to the work of the Council.”
This should end the election deadlock however remember there is also the prime minister controversy that lingers. Who has the Coordination Framework decided to put forth as their nominee? Can the nominee get enough votes in parliament to ratify him to form the next cabinet and more ahead? Iraq has been very quiet on this issue lately. Remember we used to get at least 4-5 articles each week on this subject of the prime minister. Now all of a sudden nothing. Have to already chosen someone? Is it going to be al-Sudani after all? We wait to find out. But first things first and so let them get the president installed first.
In the article titled “VICTORY: DECIDING THE PRESIDENCY PAVES THE WAY FOR NAMING THE PRIME MINISTER” we get some answers to these questions. I quote from the article – Coalition spokesman Salam al-Zubaidi said during his appearance on the “Free Talk” program on Al-Furat satellite channel: that “the coordination framework has largely decided on its vision regarding the position of Prime Minister, with the likelihood of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani continuing, despite external reservations, while Haider al-Abadi remains among the prominent candidates.”
He indicated that “the decision regarding the presidency may restore confidence in the political process and contribute to breaking the deadlock,” suggesting that “Nizar Amidi is likely to assume the position”
I will add that I don’t think that Kurdistan would be moving forward with a candidate for presidency for Aprl 11th session if the prime minister (the next step in the process) was not some one they too can support and want as prime minister, even though this is a Shiite held position.
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UPDATE ON THE IRANIAN CONFLICT
As I stated before this Newsletter is not about news concerning the Iranian conflict however when it directly effects the Iraqi dinar revaluation, it becomes a hot topic for us and we all should be familiar with it to see any possible timeline for what may happen in the CBI.
So, we know that the end to the Iranian conflict can mean a more stable and secure Iraq and thus a more Iranian-free Iraq. As the pace of the end of the Iranian conflict nears to an end so does our chances for progress in the continuance of the Trump foreign policy for Iraq. This policy includes, as I have told you going back to the original plan of reinstatement first using the economy as it is today. This would kill much of the corruption within Iraq. I believe that the CBI, along with Trump supporting the reinstatement, will have no choice but to move ahead… finally! My CBI contact tells me that her committee to conduct the Project to Delete the Zeros is still waiting in the wings also hoping these Iranian issues can be resolved sooner than later. Remember also that the banks in Iraq need this nearly 80% of the monetary mass held in the stashes outside the banking system. This cash could kickstart the economy once the reinstatement occurs.
Every week we read of chances for the conflict with Iran to end in a week or less, only for the Iranians then NOT to meet the list of the fifteen demands and so anther week passes by. Also, if you pay attention the US dangles demands, and if met, then the scheduled destruction is delayed for a period of time. So far Iran has not met any of them. But there is hope as URGENT news arrived as I am writing this Newsletter today.
Then as the Iranian leaders come forth (this is the third regime since the death of the Ayatollah) the US seems to always find the new leader(s) and kill them too. It is very hard now for Iran to even have any sense of leadership that is not in the radar of a US bombing mission. They know it too. So, who do you negotiate with? The list of people is growing shorter and shorter. As time passed eventually it may just be the citizens themselves, as they take over the government and the military.
Just today, as I write this Newsletter, Trump himself announced that if the demands are not met with a timeframe (I think 8 pm tonight) they will begin bombing all power plants and bridges inside Iran. Then by morning the country will be devasted. They may never recover.
In the article titled “BRETT MCGURK: NEGOTIATIONS WITH TEHRAN HAVE REACHED A DEAD END AND WE WILL NOT CHANGE OUR CONDITIONS” we read that this threat by Trump will most likely happen as Brett McGurk, the former White House coordinator for Middle East and North Africa affairs, stated that diplomatic efforts to reach an agreement with Iran have reached a “dead end”.
URGENT JUST IN: As I write this Newsletter, president Trump just told us that he will hold off the ‘gates of hell’ for two weeks. Seems that there may be a deal being made by this pressure on Iran and it may be finally caving. A ten-point plan for some sort of settlement has been put forth by Iran and so let’s see what happens. Immediate opening of the strait will be a good faith gesture by Iran as a beginning, so they told the U.S.
If we read in the article titled “A MEETING IS EXPECTED BETWEEN THE G7 AND THE GULF STATES TO DISCUSS THE SECURITY OF THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ.” What we read is a demand for the US to hold this meeting. This decision of holding a G7 can get a strong sense of the necessity for other countries to join a coalition to help open the Strait of Hormuz. They are not saying it but this is an ‘emergency’ G7 meeting.
If we also read the article titled “TRUMP: 48 HOURS REMAIN BEFORE THE GATES OF HELL ARE OPENED ON IRAN”, we can hear the sense of urgency in Trumps message to the members of the G7 of what is going to happen to Iran if this deadline passes.
I quote from the article – “US President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Iran on Saturday (April 4, 2026), threatening harsh measures if no agreement is reached on opening the Strait of Hormuz. trump said in press statements followed by “Baghdad Today” that the ten-day deadline he gave to Iran to conclude an agreement or reopen the Strait was about to expire, adding that “only 48 hours remain before the gates of hell are opened,” in reference to a possible escalation.”
Afterall, they need this oil too. Trump has told Europe he is not going to do all the dirty work, pay all the cost alone for them to reap all the benefits. These days of piggybacking off the US are over. They will have to step up and help if they want the oil. Isn’t Trump beginning to sound more like FDR as each day goes by…. lol..lol..lol… The US has not had such a strong president in my lifetime besides president JFK and maybe to some extent president Regan.
I quote from the article – “France, which holds the rotating presidency of the G7, announced that a meeting is expected next week between the G7 countries and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries to discuss developments in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional tensions.” So, let’s see what comes out of this meeting. Will Trump decide to hold off the ‘gates of hell’ until then?
Meanwhile we see the almost worthless United Nations is getting evolved and more news of this development of opening the Strait of Hormuz is in the article titled “THE SECURITY COUNCIL WILL VOTE ON SATURDAY ON A DRAFT RESOLUTION TO PROTECT NAVIGATION IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ”. We learn the UN Security Council is set to hold a vote on Saturday on a draft resolution submitted by Bahrain aimed at protecting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding areas, amid clear Chinese opposition to any authorization to use military force.
Two diplomats reported that the session would be held on Saturday morning, not Friday as previously scheduled. They explained that Bahrain, which currently holds the presidency of the Council, had drafted a final text authorizing the use of “all necessary defensive means” to secure navigation.
WILL THE U.S. PUT BOOTS ON THE GROUND IN IRAN?
The overall plan is to secure the Strait of Hormuz and the only way to do that is to put boots on the ground on Kharg Island or the Iranians must open it up themselves for all ships to pass (oil tankers). If the U.S. has to, could this be an escalation of the war with Iran? This is something we all dread could linger for years with the loss of many lives, never mind the high financial cost.
In the article titled “AN EXPERT ON AMERICAN AFFAIRS: THE US-IRANIAN ESCALATION CONTINUES, AND WASHINGTON WILL RESORT TO USING THE MARINES TO OCCUPY THE IRANIAN ISLANDS” we read that American affairs researcher Naaman Abu Issa confirmed on Tuesday (April 7, 2026) that “the American-Israeli-Iranian war cannot be said to have achieved a victory for the American-Israeli side,” as “the Iranian regime did not fall as American President Donald Trump predicted in the first days or weeks of this war,” but rather Iran continued to respond by launching missiles at Israel, at American bases, and also at countries in the region.
Abu Issa added, in his interview with “Baghdad Today”, that the American president began setting conditions, which amounted to fifteen conditions that he sent to Iran, but “Tehran did not respond to them positively”, and he does not expect it to respond, given that they are very large and impossible conditions, which Iran cannot accept or submit to. But this may have changed later on in the day, Tuesday April 7, 2026, as the timeline for the bombings of the bridges and power plants neared. I explained above how this has changed.
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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
“A Great Shaking Is Coming To The Body of Christ ”
Go to the 14:11 mark for the prophecy. First one from March 29th
PROPHECIES FULLFILLED
Today I need to emphasize a version of prophecies fulfilled since this one took me by surprise and I am just jaw-struck with amazement. It reinforces once again the value of the prophetic words from the prophets that I support and believe in. What about you? Do you believe or do I have to show you more? How much more will it take?
You can watch the actual prophecy in my 03/12/26 Newsletter under the Prophetic Section.
Once again, I reiterate that prophets are messengers from God and they are trying to help us along this journey of ours. This individual journey and as a whole the human race.
So, here is this prophecy from Julie Green on 03/08/26 and then listen to what just was announced on the news on 04/02/26, it is just amazing. WOW! WOW! WOW! I have been waiting for this one to come to reality but I have to honest that even I doubted it would ever happen, but it did. It blew my mind when I poped into the internet today and saw the headlines just as many of these ‘prophecies fulfilled’ in the past have.
Let’s now look for many of these other parts of this 03/12 prophecy to be fulfilled too.
Many more assassins are waiting in the shadows waiting for the green light to take their shot at the president
Pam Bondi will not stay as the AG for much longer.
More Rhinos will be exposed and removed from the Trump administration.
VP JD Vance will soon start to show his true self and it will be obvious he is not the man to lead this nation after Trump
These three-letter intelligence agencies will be totally gutted to get rid of any snakes against this country
Proof will come out of former president Barrack Obama and how he was orchestrating the assassination attempt in Butler, PA against Trump
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.
AMERICA HAD NO INCOME TAX UNTIL 1913 —
How Government Get Paid Before to run the government. Is it possible to change back to these days and adhere to the US Constitution?
THIS IS THE WORST SCANDAL WE’VE SEEN FROM OUR GOVERNMENT
Just when we thought we’d seen the worst we discover yet another scandal that is even more devastating to our nation.
WE’VE KNOWN ABOUT THIS LIE FOR EIGHT YEARS
Why haven’t the prosecutions happen yet?
WHY IS REAL JOURNALISM SO HARD THESE DAYS?
Are they teaching good Journalism or Activism in our schools today?
“TRUMP IS PLAYING A MUCH BIGGER GAME THAN MOST THINK…
The ‘deep state’ can’t control him and that’s their biggest nightmare!
THE DISTURBING LOGIC OF THE LEFTIST
When ideology and progressive mindset take over and then inverts reality, a marriage made in hell. This video may help you deal with these types of people when you encounter them. It is helpful to know how they think and why they say what they say. I can say personally it helped me. Yes, they are mostly crazy, insane people that have a problem with cognitive thinking and facing reality. Are they just lazy not to research and learn the TRUTH? I will add it is mostly scary when we elect these types of people who pander to others like themselves to get votes into our political system and then watch them with their nonsense disrupting the system.
FINALLY: ADMISSION OF DEMOCRAT STRATEGY FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS BY A DEMOCRAT SENATOR
Does this leftist senator not even understand himself what he just said? Is he about to come over to the more conservative side? Yes, there is lots of cleanup to do in the State of Connecticut too.
What the heck!
You do remember Trump’s first term as president and how he took out Quinsam Soleimani and his generals at an airport in Iraq? This should have prepared everyone for Trump’s hard stance on Iran. It’s about time we begin to use our common sense and clean up America of these terrorists who hate America but still want what it provides. First of all, just to learn that his family was here in the US after all the damage he did in Iraq and these other proxy Iranian states.
Get’em out of our country!
VISAS REVOKED: ICE raids Soleimani family’s home in Los Angeles
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.
IRAQI MP: PARLIAMENT TO RESUME SESSIONS NEXT WEEK
Iraqi MP Duha al-Bahadli, from the National Approach bloc, confirmed on Thursday that the House of Representatives will resume its regular sessions next week.
Al-Bahadli told Roj News that “the House of Representatives will resume its regular sessions next week, after the political understandings between the blocs are completed to proceed with resolving the issue of parliamentary committees and voting on them.”
She added that “the current stage requires accelerating the work of Parliament, given its fundamental role in supporting legislative and oversight stability.”
The House of Representatives had stopped holding its sessions, following the escalation of the US-Iran war, as well as the continued disputes between political blocs regarding the sovereign parliamentary committees, which are still pending without the election of their members.
According to political leaks, Parliament may hold a session after April 10 to vote on the President of the Republic, who will in turn task the candidate of the Coordination Framework with forming the government, but no official decision has yet been issued regarding the date of the session.
Since the start of this session in October 2025, the work of Parliament has witnessed several interruptions and political controversy, in light of the lack of a complete resolution of the presidencies, as sessions are often scheduled but do not take place due to the lack of a legal quorum.
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PARLIAMENTARIAN: THE SESSION TO ELECT THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC WILL PROCEED AS SCHEDULED, AND ABSENCE WILL COST ONE MILLION DINARS.
MP Nour Al-Bajari, from the “Al-Hasam” parliamentary bloc, confirmed on Tuesday that the Speaker of Parliament informed members of Parliament during Monday’s session that next Saturday’s session, dedicated to electing the President of the Republic, will proceed as scheduled and will be held on time.
Al-Bajari told Shafaq News Agency that “the Speaker of Parliament informed the MPs that Saturday’s session will proceed as scheduled and will be held to elect the President of the Republic.”
He added that “the Speaker of Parliament informed members of Parliament that MPs who are absent from the session to elect the President of the Republic will be officially marked absent and one million dinars will be deducted from their salaries.”
He pointed out that “there is confirmation from the Speaker of Parliament and the heads of the political blocs that the session to elect the President of the Republic will be held on its scheduled date.”
The Speaker of Parliament announced that April 11th has been set as the date for holding a session to elect the President of the Republic, following an extensive meeting with the heads of parliamentary blocs to discuss a number of issues related to the work of the Council.
The presidency stated that the meeting discussed “the issue of electing the president of the republic and the importance of proceeding with the completion of this constitutional entitlement and ending the state of political deadlock,” before deciding to set Saturday, April 11, as the date for holding the election session.
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A MEETING IS EXPECTED BETWEEN THE G7 AND THE GULF STATES TO DISCUSS THE SECURITY OF THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ.
France, which holds the rotating presidency of the G7, announced that a meeting is expected next week between the G7 countries and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries to discuss developments in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional tensions.
French Foreign Ministry spokesman Pascal Confavreau told a news conference on Thursday that the meeting would be dedicated to discussing the situation in the vital waterway, according to Reuters.
This move comes at a time when the G7 countries have affirmed their readiness to take “all necessary measures” to maintain the stability of energy markets and minimize the economic repercussions resulting from recent fluctuations.
Finance and energy ministers, along with central bank governors from the group’s member countries, held an online meeting, coordinated by France, to address the turmoil in global energy markets stemming from the war in Iran.
In a joint statement following the meeting, the group stressed its commitment to ensuring the security and stability of energy supplies, and to working closely with international partners to achieve this goal.
In a related development, the 32 member states of the International Energy Agency agreed earlier this month to release about 400 million barrels of strategic oil reserves in an attempt to contain the sharp rise in oil prices.
The G7 called on countries to avoid imposing “unjustified” export restrictions on oil, gas and their derivatives, stressing its support for all efforts aimed at ensuring the continued flow of supplies and the stability of global markets.
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THE SECURITY COUNCIL WILL VOTE ON SATURDAY ON A DRAFT RESOLUTION TO PROTECT NAVIGATION IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ.
The UN Security Council is set to hold a vote on Saturday on a draft resolution submitted by Bahrain aimed at protecting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding areas, amid clear Chinese opposition to any authorization to use military force.
Two diplomats reported that the session would be held on Saturday morning, not Friday as previously scheduled. They explained that Bahrain, which currently holds the presidency of the Council, had drafted a final text authorizing the use of “all necessary defensive means” to secure navigation.
For his part, Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani said on Thursday that his country looked forward to a unified stance from the Security Council during the vote. Manama had previously removed a clear reference to “binding enforcement” in previous versions of the resolution to overcome reservations from countries, most notably Russia and China.
The draft resolution states that these measures shall remain in effect “for at least six months, and until the Council decides otherwise.”
But China’s UN envoy, Fu Cong, stressed his country’s opposition to granting council members a mandate to use force, arguing that this would “legitimize the unlawful and arbitrary use of force, which would inevitably lead to further escalation and dire consequences.”
The draft resolution had been subject to a “silence” procedure until Thursday afternoon, but diplomatic sources indicated that China, Russia, and France broke the silence. They added that the final wording was subsequently completed, paving the way for a vote.
The resolution needs at least nine votes to pass and no veto from any of the five permanent members: the United States, Russia, China, Britain, and France.
In a related context, the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, informed the Security Council of his support for Bahrain’s efforts to issue the resolution.
These developments come amid a major escalation in the region, with oil prices having risen sharply since the US and Israeli attack on Iran in late February, which effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
US President Donald Trump vowed to continue attacks on Iran, without offering a plan to reopen the strait, further increasing the pace of rising prices.
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AN EXPERT ON AMERICAN AFFAIRS: THE US-IRANIAN ESCALATION CONTINUES, AND WASHINGTON WILL RESORT TO USING THE MARINES TO OCCUPY THE IRANIAN ISLANDS.
American affairs researcher Naaman Abu Issa confirmed on Tuesday (April 7, 2026) that “the American-Israeli-Iranian war cannot be said to have achieved a victory for the American-Israeli side,” as “the Iranian regime did not fall as American President Donald Trump predicted in the first days or weeks of this war,” but rather Iran continued to respond by launching missiles at Israel, at American bases, and also at countries in the region.
Abu Issa added, in his interview with “Baghdad Today”, that the American president began setting conditions, which amounted to fifteen conditions that he sent to Iran, but “Tehran did not respond to them positively”, and he does not expect it to respond, given that they are very large and impossible conditions, which Iran cannot accept or submit to.
In response, Iran announced that it would “retaliate in kind if this happened, by targeting American interests and countries in the region, and possibly striking energy centers and bridges, which could lead to a greater escalation between the two sides.”
Abu Issa explained that “the continued escalation by the Iranian side against Israel, at a time when Israel is trying to conceal its losses and refrain from publishing images or videos documenting the damage within its territory,” recognizing the importance of the media dimension in this war, is merely an attempt to control the media landscape by portraying itself as the victorious party. This is achieved by publishing images of destruction only in Iran, while keeping its own losses out of the public eye. However, in reality, both sides have suffered losses, and Iran has managed to withstand the attacks and continue launching missiles thus far. This is to Iran’s credit, but it also indicates that “any future American escalation could be a genuine escalation.”
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OIL COMPANIES ARE WITHDRAWING FROM IRAQ, DEEMING IT HIGH-RISK.
International oil companies, including BP , have begun evacuating foreign staff from their sites in Basra and Kirkuk, as security threats escalate in the country.
Politico reported on Thursday (April 2, 2026) that companies described Iraq as a “high-risk environment” due to the increasing number of rocket and drone attacks targeting vital facilities and Western interests.
The report indicated that the evacuation was part of precautionary measures to protect employees, while maintaining operational processes at a minimum through local staff.
This move comes after a series of evacuations that began in March, involving foreign employees at oil fields in southern Iraq, following drone incidents inside production sites.
Hundreds of workers from American and European companies have also gradually left their posts, amid fears that energy facilities could become direct targets in the ongoing conflict.
These developments coincide with an escalation of attacks inside Iraq, which have targeted oil fields and facilities, military sites, and diplomatic missions.
Despite continued production, the reduction in foreign presence raises concerns about declining investments and a slowdown in field development, at a time when Iraq is almost entirely dependent on oil revenues.
The Iraqi government had previously affirmed its commitment to keeping the country out of the conflict, stressing that Iraq “is not a party to the conflict” and refuses to be drawn into it.
However, developments on the ground, and the evacuation of foreign companies, reflect the magnitude of the challenge in shielding Iraq from the repercussions of regional escalation.
(And you think other investors are going to ‘flock’ to Iraq under these conditions? You think the U.S. is going to allow the dinar to be reinstated under these conditions? Oh.. but TNT Tony and Bruce idiots tell you their three letter agency boys (super reliable intel…lol..lol..lol..) that the RV is going to happen this week just like they did for the last decade for every week.)
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DUE TO A “LACK OF TRUST,” THE US INFORMS ISRAEL THAT TALKS WITH IRAN HAVE STALLED.
The Hebrew newspaper “Israel Hayom” revealed on Friday that the American administration informed Israel that talks with Iran had reached a dead end due to “lack of trust” between the two sides.
The newspaper quoted a diplomatic source as saying that “lack of trust” is the main obstacle to any negotiated breakthrough, as Iran insists on an immediate ceasefire with international guarantees that attacks will not resume, while America sets conditions, most notably the full and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the handover of all enriched uranium stockpiles.
The newspaper reported that the American and Israeli sides are preparing to expand the scope of the strikes to last at least 10 more days, focusing on the infrastructure of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and civilian facilities used by the regime, amid efforts to undermine Tehran’s ability to finance its military activities.
Although major power plants and oil facilities have so far been avoided, the destruction of the Karaj bridge and non-military factories indicates a shift in field strategy.
According to assessments presented by US President Donald Trump, the operations achieved tangible results in several areas, most notably nuclear and missile capabilities, where most of the infrastructure of the military nuclear project was destroyed, and about 80% of the advanced missiles and 90% of the launch platforms were neutralized.
“Changing or weakening the regime” also emerged as a strategic goal discussed between Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with the acknowledgment that this path could take months given the weakness of the internal opposition.
The Strait of Hormuz remains the most prominent point of tension, as the Revolutionary Guard continues to target tankers, prompting Washington to strengthen its military presence and criticize “European laxity” in defending energy supplies.
The report concluded that estimates in Israel indicate that the war will not end without an agreement that guarantees the return of navigation in the strait to normal completely.
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VICTORY: DECIDING THE PRESIDENCY PAVES THE WAY FOR NAMING THE PRIME MINISTER
The Victory Coalition affirmed that resolving the issue of the presidency would expedite the appointment of the prime minister, given the continued political deadlock and divisions among the forces.
Coalition spokesman Salam al-Zubaidi said during his appearance on the “Free Talk” program on Al-Furat satellite channel: “The political scene is suffering from accumulated problems that have negatively affected the political process based on consensus,” noting that “personal interests still control positions until now.”
He added that “the coordination framework has largely decided on its vision regarding the position of Prime Minister, with the likelihood of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani continuing, despite external reservations, while Haider al-Abadi remains among the prominent candidates.”
He indicated that “the decision regarding the presidency may restore confidence in the political process and contribute to breaking the deadlock,” suggesting that “Nizar Amidi is likely to assume the position, with anticipated changes in the form of the government and the mechanisms for selecting ministers, moving away from quotas.”
Alforatnews.iq
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AS CONFIRMED BY SHAFAQ NEWS, IRAQI OIL ANNOUNCES THE START OF OVERLAND EXPORTS VIA SYRIA.
The Iraqi Ministry of Oil confirmed on Wednesday evening that it has begun exporting crude oil by tanker to the Syrian side in preparation for delivering it to export outlets in support of the country’s economy, after the disruption of maritime exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
The ministry stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that “in order to support the national economy and provide financial revenues for the state treasury, the Ministry of Oil has begun exporting black oil by tankers through neighboring Syria.”
The ministry noted “cooperation with the Syrian side, which will ensure the arrival of quantities in Syrian territory to export outlets,” stressing that “export operations will be progressively increasing to boost exported quantities in support of the country’s economy.”
The statement concluded by saying that “the Ministry of Oil had previously resumed exporting crude oil via the Turkish port of Ceyhan.”
For its part, the Syrian Petroleum Company announced on Wednesday evening the arrival of the first batches of Iraqi fuel oil to the tanks of the Banias refinery, coming from the Al-Tanf crossing, where the technical teams began the unloading operations according to the approved operational readiness.
The company explained in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that this step comes within an integrated supply plan in preparation for preparing the shipments and reloading them onto dedicated sea carriers to transport them to their final export destination, reflecting the efficiency of the infrastructure and the ability of national cadres to manage operations with high efficiency.
The Syrian Petroleum Company announced to Shafaq News Agency on Wednesday the arrival of the first convoy of Iraqi fuel oil (fuel) through the Al-Tanf crossing towards the Banias oil terminal, in a move that it said represents the beginning of a new phase of transit operations.
According to Reuters, the Iraqi oil marketing company SOMO has signed contracts to supply about 650,000 metric tons of fuel oil per month during the period from April to June, with the quantities to be transported overland through Syrian territory.
For his part, the director of the Iraqi Al-Walid district, Mujahid Mardhi Al-Dulaimi, said that more than 150 tankers are currently waiting to enter Syrian territory, expecting that the rate of tanker entry will reach about 500 tankers per day.
Earlier, oil expert and former spokesman for the Ministry of Oil, Assem Jihad, confirmed to Shafaq News Agency that what is being transported through Syrian territory is black oil and not Iraqi crude oil, noting that exporting in this manner is a temporary, forced option and the quantities are limited, and that transport by tankers is expensive compared to pipelines.
He added that SOMO had signed a contract to transport 650,000 metric tons per month during the months of April, May and June, equivalent to about 4.85 million barrels per month.
Crude oil is oil extracted directly from the fields before refining, while black oil is a heavy product resulting from refining operations and is often used as an industrial fuel. It has a lower value and higher transportation costs compared to crude oil.
Iraq announced on Tuesday the start of Iraqi oil exports by land through the Al-Walid border crossing with Syria, with the passage of 101 oil tankers heading to the port of Banias, with a total capacity of about 3.2 million liters of crude oil.
The move comes amid regional tensions and disruptions to maritime exports through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the adoption of land exports as a limited alternative to ensure the continued flow of crude oil.
Shafaq.com
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BRETT MCGURK: NEGOTIATIONS WITH TEHRAN HAVE REACHED A DEAD END AND WE WILL NOT CHANGE OUR CONDITIONS.
Brett McGurk, the former White House coordinator for Middle East and North Africa affairs, stated that diplomatic efforts to reach an agreement with Iran have reached a “dead end”.
McGurk explained in an interview with CNN on Saturday, April 4, 2026, that there is a “significant gap of mistrust” between the warring parties, which is hindering any positive step to stop the war, stressing that Washington will not show any flexibility regarding its basic conditions.
According to McGurk, the US administration insists on two main points as preconditions for any kind of ceasefire:
The complete and unconditional opening of the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping.
The handover of all Iranian enriched uranium stockpiles to international authorities.
These statements from the former White House coordinator come as the war enters its fifth week, with continued US and Israeli airstrikes targeting strategic bases deep inside Iran.
McGurk noted that as long as Tehran does not comply with international obligations, military and diplomatic pressure will intensify against it, with the aim of protecting the stability of the region and securing global waterways.
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TEHRAN WARNS WASHINGTON AGAINST A GROUND INVASION: IF THE AMERICANS START THE WAR, WE WILL BE THE ONES TO END IT.
A high-ranking Iranian diplomatic source warned of the repercussions of any potential US ground military intervention on Iranian soil, emphasizing that Tehran would have the final say in determining the outcome of any such confrontation.
The source stated in a press briefing, “If the Americans launch a ground operation, we will be the ones to end it,” in a clear show of force reflecting the Iranian leadership’s confidence in the capabilities of its armed forces.
These statements come amidst escalating tensions between the two countries, with US President Donald Trump announcing that Washington would carry out devastating strikes against Iran within the next three weeks.
Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Higseth, in his remarks on Tuesday, did not rule out resorting to a ground operation as one of the available military options.
The United States and Israel had opened a joint military front on February 28th, launching strikes targeting vital sites on Iranian territory, including the capital, Tehran.
In response, Iran continues its military retaliation with strikes targeting Israel and US military bases across the Middle East, a scenario that portends a shift towards unprecedented regional instability.
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TRUMP: 48 HOURS REMAIN BEFORE THE GATES OF HELL ARE OPENED ON IRAN.
US President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Iran on Saturday (April 4, 2026), threatening harsh measures if no agreement is reached on opening the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said in press statements followed by “Baghdad Today” that the ten-day deadline he gave to Iran to conclude an agreement or reopen the Strait was about to expire, adding that “only 48 hours remain before the gates of hell are opened,” in reference to a possible escalation.
These statements come amid escalating regional tensions and international concerns about the repercussions of the continued closure of the strait on global energy markets and trade.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important waterways for oil transport, through which a large part of the world’s energy supply passes, making any threat to close it a source of widespread international concern.
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IN A DETAILED REPORT, THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND RANKS IRAQ’S ECONOMY BOTH REGIONALLY AND GLOBALLY.
The International Monetary Fund announced on Monday that Iraq will be the fifth largest Arab economy in 2026, while predicting continued growth in the Iraqi economy by 2030.
The report stated that “data showed Iraq ranking fifth among Arab economies in 2026, based on purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP, with a value of $739.13 billion, placing it 44th globally.”
According to the report, the top five Arab economies were ranked as follows: Saudi Arabia led the Arab world (16th globally), followed by Egypt in second place (18th globally), the United Arab Emirates in third, Algeria in fourth, and Iraq in fifth.
The report also noted that “globally, three superpowers maintained their leading positions; China ranked first with $43.5 trillion, followed by the United States in second place with $31.8 trillion, and India in third place with $19.1 trillion.”
According to detailed official indicators for Iraq, nominal GDP at current prices reached $273.91 billion, with a real growth rate of 3.6%.
Per capita GDP (PPP) stood at $15,850, while the population reached 46.64 million.
Regarding monetary and fiscal stability, the report noted that “the annual inflation rate remained stable at 2.5%, net public lending/borrowing was -7.1%, and the current account deficit was 1.1%.”
The IMF concluded its report with projections indicating that “the Iraqi economy will continue to grow by 2030.”
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