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January 13, 2026 Mnt Goat News Brief
Guten Tag everyone:
Bringing you more news. What will January bring us. Things are going to happen quickly once Iran falls. Stay tuned!
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Let’s all try to chip in!
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Psalm 37:4
“Delight yourself in the Lord; And He will give you the desires of your heart.”
STATUS OF THE RV
I hope everyone is off to a good start of the new year 2026. I can assure you it is going to be a VERY, VERY interesting year. In fact, I would call it a ‘pivital’ and ‘transformational’ year in many aspects.
Transformational describes a profound or significant change that alters the nature, form, or function of something, often leading to improvement or growth. It is commonly used in personal development, business, and science.
There are some that still don’t believe me in that the 1300 is NOT an revaluation of the dinar. I have to add again that it is just a tactic the CBI is using to ease the tension on the dinar and keep inflation low. In response to sceptics the CBI even came out with a resent message to the public specifically telling them the ‘official’ Iraqi Central Bank rate of the Iraqi dinar is still 1320. But we must also ask ourselves why did the CBI just tell us this when they have been using this tactic since 2023? This is the important part of this message we all should be thinking about now. Please go read my January 8th Newsletter in the article titled “CENTRAL BANK CONFIRMS OFFICIAL DOLLAR RATE REMAINS STEADY AT 1,320 DINARS” including more detail on this subject matter. We will talk more later about this today in this current Newsletter.
Read my lips- THIS 1300 IS NOT A REVALUATION OF THE IRAQI DINAR!
Folks, things are moving so fast now as we continue in 2026. God told us through his prophets that 2026 is going to be a key year in many aspects. We can now see the dark figures hiding behind paid protestors attempting to stop ICE and the cleanup efforts of corruption in the Unites States. The dark entities will not win and the sweep will continue to all states to expose corruption. The baffling question in my mind is why do the democrats (and a few republicans too) fight this effort so much? Why do they want to close down this effort of ICE in the exposure of corruption and fraud?
Be careful who you VOTE for….
Remember what God told us we must walk by spirit and his words and not depend on the major news media stream to lead our thoughts. How do we do this then? In times of tribulation God sends his prophets to us. But do we choose to listen? I can see by reading comments from my blog that many still refuse to listen to God’s words through his prophets and think this is all nonsense. Well…if it is all just nonsense then why are so many, if not all, of these prophetic words being fulfilled? Is this just coincidental?
Remember that months ago I told everyone that the revaluation and reinstatement of the Iraqi dinar would be part of a global-wide ‘reset’. Are you now beginning to see the reset taking place right in front of our noses? Why would the IQD revalue to any significant amount while the dark elements still prevail and only find ways to take the money from us? Do see now the dark forces in Minnesota and what they have done to that state?
In fact, it is the cabal that has also been holding this event from Iraq and has put Iraq in the position it is in now. Global oil is declining and will continue to decline. Again, I say if the RV would have happened on schedule in 2012-2013, things would be much different today in Iraq and you would not even be reading this blog today. These are very strong, powerful, dark elements hindering the light from shining through. But it will shine and our prayers will make it happen. Yes, we decree it to happen!
This Godly reset is in motion and will continue. Did you take the time to listen to Julie Green’s latest prophecies? So, we expect, not the cabal definition of a reset, but God’s divine vision of a reset. As investors we want this RV really bad as many need it to survive even. Many are just greedy sons-of- bitches. On the flip side many also want to use part of the funds to help those in need to feed the hungry and cloth the poor. My family needs it too as this Covid virus “bullshit shutdown” really hurt our business and set us back. In Europe we did not get all the subsidies the US provided. The impact is still lingering today. Was it all even worth it? Was it even really about a virus afterall?
I want to emphasize once again not to get negative on the RV. It’s going to happen and has to happen. The current stalling of the event is almost solely due to what is happening in Iran. Iran will soon fall. It is coming and the writing is on the wall. Government officials in Iran have already made deals with the Russians to defect. These events in Iran will certainly affect the minds of the leaders of the militias in Iraq and bring them to second think about being disbanded. Many will simply go home back to Iran. Their arms will be under the control of the Iraqi forces. You might want to take a peek at yet another article on this subject matter titled “US CHARGÉ D’AFFAIRES: THE UNITED STATES EMPHASIZES THE NEED FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION TO DISMANTLE “MILITIAS” IN IRAQ”. 😊 Once again the US Embassy in Baghdad stated that the United States will continue to clearly emphasize the need for immediate action to dismantle militias in Iraq. We are NOT going to see the RV until this happens, says my contact in the CBI. You might also want to read a second article titled “HARRIS: AMERICA WILL TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO DISMANTLE PRO-IRANIAN “TERRORIST” MILITIAS“. The acting head of the US mission in Iraq, Joshua Harris, confirmed on Friday that Washington is moving towards taking immediate action to dismantle what he described as “Iranian-backed terrorist militias,” stressing that the inclusion of “militias” in the new government is contrary to Iraqi-American relations.
In a post on its X platform, the embassy said that Chargé d’Affaires Joshua Harris met with Ammar al-Hakim, leader of the Hikma Movement, to discuss shared interests in protecting Iraqi sovereignty, defeating terrorism, enhancing regional security, and strengthening economic ties that benefit both Americans and Iraqis. Harris reiterated that “the inclusion of Iranian-backed terrorist militias in the Iraqi government, in any capacity, is incompatible with a strong US-Iraqi partnership.”
All I can say is – What the hell was Iraq thinking in even allowing the militias to stay in their country this long? Can you say Nori al-Maliki? How does this guy still exist in Iraq? And no he is not going to be the next prime minister. I would be VERY surprised if Al-Sudani does not get a second term. I know, I know there is lots of propaganda trying to convince the citizens that Al Maliki still has so much power and can whittle his way into the position again. But this simply is not true. The only reason why Maliki still even exists in Iran is that he is protected by the Iranian militia. He is a double agent working for both the U.S. and Iran. His wings have been clipped way back a decade ago when he refused to concede the prime minister after the 2014 election. What will happen to him once Iran falls? This may finally be the end to the Nori al-Maliki peanut-head monster. Remember God did tell us justice is coming and I can not see justice allowing this guy to continue much longer in politics in Iraq. He must be punished for the thousands of citizens he killed and for allowing the ISIS crisis in the first place.
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😊 So, here is an interesting point of view in article titled “RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT: IT IS LIKELY THAT MALIKI WILL ENDORSE SUDANI’S NOMINATION FOR PRIME MINISTER IN THE COMING HOURS.” Abdul Hadi Al-Saadawi, a member of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, confirmed that the competition within the framework has become limited to Maliki and Al-Sudani, and that one of the two parties must concede to the other, suggesting that Maliki will, in the last hours, endorse Al-Sudani’s nomination for the premiership.
I can see that by the blog comments on the CBI latest announcement about the 1300 dinar that many still don’t know the truth or refuse to believe it. Folks, I know you want the RV real bad but making up stories will certainly not get it for you. It will only prolong the confusion and pain already in this dinar intel community on the web. So, let’s get real and listen to what the CBI tells us about this 1300 rate.
If I were you, I would read the latest article on this 1300 rate subject matter to help clarify it for you. The article is titled “WHAT DOES FIXING THE DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE AT 1300 IN THE 2026 BUDGET MEAN? AND DOES THE CENTRAL BANK HAVE A PLAN TO CONTROL EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS? A SUDANESE ADVISOR EXPLAINS.” Folks Iraq is telling us what it means are you going to listen?
So, here it is in a short summary. This is not the “official” rate for investors, the public to buy and sell dinar. Get it? It is just an “official exchange rate policy used” to control stability in the dinar and not the “official” rate going forward for 2026 down from 1320. I know something was lost in the wording from Arabic to English. But it describes below how the 1300 rate will be continued to be used in 2026 budgeting and how it was used since 2023.
“The Central Bank stated that “the official exchange rate that will be adopted in 2026 is (1300) dinars per dollar, which has been in effect since February 2023.”
Sources revealed that “the Central Bank will buy dollars at a price of 1300 dinars from the Ministry of Finance and sell them at a price of 1310 dinars to banks, which will sell them at 1320 dinars to traders and foreign transfers.”
Can it get any clearer now? Please stop listening to these other intel guru idiots and their hyped up RV versions of what it means.
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Another topic that needs some clarification is the recent impact of implementation of the ASYCUDA system and how it is the culprit that ties directly into the 1300 rate the CBI is using to stabilize the economy from the shock of the new customs duties. The CBI also told us in the previous article that they will continue this stabilization process in 2026 since they feel the impact of the ASYCUSDA will continue during this timeframe. Take a look at the recent article titled “LEARN ABOUT THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT’S OBJECTIVES IN IMPLEMENTING THE ASYCUDA CUSTOMS SYSTEM.” We must connect the dots and see how the pieces in these articles fit together to get the entire picture and not go off half-cocked.
I quote from the article – “The Center for Strategic Research and Studies affirmed on Saturday that the implementation of the ASYCUDA system and the recent package of customs procedures is not primarily aimed at compensating for the decline in oil revenues, but rather falls within the framework of regulating international trade and protecting the national economy”. Yes, this is it’s primary objectives. But we also learned years ago the massive future potential for revenues to rival that of the oil revenue.
“The center stated in an analytical study followed by Al-Sa’a Network that “the simultaneous launch of the ASYCUDA system, the pre-calculation of customs tariffs, the collection of tax deposits, and the activation of quality control, with the decline in public revenues, led to a mistaken belief that the main objective of these measures is to increase non-oil revenues,” indicating that “this perception does not reflect the essence of customs policies.”
He pointed out that “customs tariff revenues, even in the best of circumstances, will not exceed 8 to 10 trillion dinars annually, (about 8-10 billion) an amount that only covers one month’s expenses of the general budget,” noting that “a decrease in the price of a barrel of oil by $5 is enough to completely eliminate these revenues.”
I was amazed at this past statement as we have been told many times through other articles the funds collected could rival the oil revenues if they were collected and managed correctly. What the hell is wrong with 8-10 billion dollars anyway? Is this article talking about just the funds from current imports as of today or from a standpoint of Iraq being a clearing house for the middle east and parts of Europe with massive imports and exports through the port of Faw and the Development Road project? We must also remember that if these revenues along with other non-oil sources of revenues can be accounted for and sent to the national treasury, we can see some significant changes in Iraq. But they must start somewhere and these negative comments in these articles don’t help Iraq move forward. Is the glass half empty or half full?
So, this next paragraph explains why the dollar spiked again in the parallel market. One must keep in mind that the parallel market is an illegal black market. Remember they have been rolling out this new customs system since 2023, so no one is going to tell me this isn’t a “phased approach”. The dollar rise is temporary while they implement the next phase of ASYCUDA system. In the end of the last phase of implementation, if you recall, the dinar went as low as 1305 afterwords, so it was reported. So, they have a plan, and it does include a phased approach. Could they have done a better job maybe and included more phases thus roll out certain products more slowly? Probably, maybe but I am not the expert nor are the authors of this article. So, suggestions may be a good idea but is not today’s reality. By the way where were they when they were planning this event of rollouts…
So, here is more from the article and I quote – “The study criticized “implementing all the measures at once,” arguing that “a gradual approach would have mitigated the shock by starting with the most valuable and impactful goods, and postponing some systems such as tax trusts and quality control to later stages.”
Yet more proof that the CBI is just using the 1300 rate as a stabilizing factor for the economy while the phase in the ASYCUDA system in article titled “NO FEAR FOR THE DINAR… THE “MONETARY AUTHORITY’S” MEASURES ABSORB THE DOLLAR SHOCK AND PREVENT INFLATION.” Their words not mine. I don’t make up RV stories. Remember no Hype or Rumors! Again, in this article we get the connection between the 1300 CBI actions and the ASYCUDA system implementation. Folks, this is not rocket science to understand but you have to read the articles and tie it all together and stop knee-jerk reactions/thinking. Let it play out and the truth always surfaces. Events don’t happen in a vacuum. The news from Iraq responds to events. Relax and take the RV hat off and learn! Everything is not about the immediate RV.
😊We can see in yet another article more info about the phased approach and where they now stand in it. It is titled “CUSTOMS DIRECTOR: THE ASYCUDA SYSTEM WILL BE COMPLETED IN MOST PORTS BY THE END OF 2026, EXCEPT FOR KURDISTAN.” The Director General of the Customs Authority, Thamer Qasim Dawood, confirmed that work is underway to implement the ASYCUDA system at federal border crossings, expecting its completion at most crossings by the end of 2026, with the exception of the Kurdistan Region.
We have been told the IMF and the WTO are on top of this effort with ASYCUDA and are helping Iraq in its implementation. A word for thought- Is the Iraqi WTO full accession announcement waiting for the full ASYCUDA implementation? And/or maybe at some point during the reset?
Let’s move on to other important news….
So, we all knew this next news was coming and I talked about this just recently. Gee- whiz…. this is like déjà vu! See article titled “AN ECONOMIC OBSERVATORY REVEALS THE CENTRAL BANK OF IRAQ’S CONDITIONS FOR BANKS TO TRADE IN CURRENCIES OTHER THAN THE DOLLAR.” Here it is in this article. Another step in the breakaway from sanctioned times, this time global payment for trade, just as I told you was coming and had to come. Am I a mind reader or what? Lo..lo..lol..lol.. 😊 But this is not he end yet and there is still much work to be done. Yes, Iraq must get out of this 1991 and 2003 UN sanction-mode mindset and get back to regular international trade processes. We are now witnessing yet another step forward and this is a good one.
Remember what we witnessed last year at about this time with the correspondent banks and the ending of those nasty corrupt currency auctions. Now to be fair about this announcement Iraq has been allowed to trade in any currency since January 2023 just so you know. But how could it since nobody wants the dinar at 1/6 of a penny. What the hell are they going to do with the dinar it if they take on payment? It’s still not yet traded openly through the international markets and it’s stigma still exists as long as Iran is still involved in Iraqi affairs. We can see the next step for the dinar and this article really hits it home….. 😊
I will quote from the article “An economic observatory announced the new conditions set by the Central Bank of Iraq for banks wishing to trade foreign currencies other than the dollar, such as the European “Euro” and the Chinese “Yuan,” noting that among these conditions is that “the bank’s capital must be 300 billion Iraqi dinars.”
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What else in in the news?
Before addressing the topic of the price of oil and its future impact on Iraq, I strongly encourage everyone to go listen to one of today’s prophecies by Julie Green titled “TIME TO BRING ALL FAKE GOVERNMENTS TO THEIR KNEES” in the prophecy section of today’s Newsletter. The timing of the prophecy could not be any better. Yes, God is amazing!
I want everyone to know that when they talk about a “deficit” for Iraq I want to clarify what this actually means:
First, if means that there is probably a drop in oil prices since most of their revenues now come from oil thus the CBI will have to use the monetary reserves to pay the bills, thus a drop in the reserves. This a bad thing for the RV is it last long enough. We all know how important these reserves are to back up the economy and the rate of the dinar. Since the dinar is now being “artificially suppressed”, I am of course talking about getting the true nominal value of the dinar out to public trading. This is the dinar rate I am talking about not the current ‘offical’ rate.
Second, if Iraq has a constant drop in the reserves over a long period, it could lead to a situation like during Covid, but this probably will not happen as they are adjusting the 2026 budget to the lower projected price of oil. This may mean holding off on many infrastructure projects unless investment money trickles in. Of course, a reinstatement of the dinar might help…. See article titled “GOVERNMENT ADVISOR: THE PRICE OF A BARREL OF OIL IN THE 2026 BUDGET IS BETWEEN $55 AND $62.”
The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, predicted on Monday that the average price of a barrel of oil in the 2026 budget would range between $55 and $62, noting that these estimates are subject to change due to several factors.
He pointed out that “these estimates remain subject to change depending on a number of influencing factors, most notably developments in geopolitical conflicts, changes in the pace of global energy demand growth, production policy decisions within the framework of ‘OPEC+’, as well as the accelerating shift towards renewable energy and climate policies.”
Let me tell you another influencing factor in the price of oil hardly anyone is talking about. How will the most recent prophecy by Julie Green stating that Saudi Arabia’s oil in the middle east will “run dry”. This will certainly drive the price of oil sky high! This may be the driving force to bring the price of oil up again. Is this in part why God is doing this to Saudi oil? Will this happen in 2026?
Then in the article titled “AN AMERICAN COMPANY RAISES THE ALARM ABOUT THE ACCOUNT DEFICIT AND HARD CURRENCY SHORTAGE IN IRAQ.”
Standard & Poor’s Global Energy reported on Saturday that the decline in oil prices will affect Iraq’s hard currency reserves, indicating the possibility of a large current account deficit. The company predicted in a report seen by Shafaq News Agency that the average price of a barrel of oil (Brent crude) will reach $58 in 2026, a decrease of 16% from the expected averages for 2025.
I talked about this drop in oil prices as it was coming. Iraq had plenty of chances to get it right can they get it right now. With the news from this article above you can see why Iraq has decided to budget at a range between $55 and $62. But remember that their budget is flexible and this can change either way. Politics and corruption got in the way of common sense for Iraq too and now they are paying the price. They should have followed through with the RV more than a decade ago. Governments need to go back to good-ole common sense and stop all the racism, sexism and phobias that hinder common sense approaches. Yes, it is all a game to bring our nations down. They using these narratives and its getting us nowhere fast.
So, I consider this range between $55 and $62 good news for Iraq and shows the ability to conduct responsible budget planning. But I don’t believe oil will remain that low as I see many other factors on the horizon affecting it upwards.
Please see article titled “SALEH’S APPEARANCE: HIGH OIL PRICES MAY PROTECT THE CURRENCY DESPITE GEOPOLITICAL TENSIONS”. The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, said on Monday that the impact of geopolitical tensions on the exchange rate depends on several factors, and is not related to price increases alone.
What is always a good environment for the RV to happen?
- A stable economy, low inflation
- A secure Iraq (not with Iranian militia present)
- High price of oil (more like a stable price of oil around $70)
- High monetary reserves and ability to maintain them (very important)
- No sanctions
- Political stability (a government in place that works together to meet national goals) Iraq must finish the election cycle and so who is going to lead Iraq? Getting the Oil and Gas Law passed.
- No corruption
I will let you decide how Iraq fairs in these criteria. Is Iraq now ready for an RV? What do we see that must change?
I firmly believe that 2026 is going to be a VERY critical year for fulfillment of prophecy and the restructuring of our nations. It will be the year the cabal finally breaks. It will be the year for a new financial system, that has been prophesized for so long. We are already seeing the current Federal Reserve chairman indited. Many are trying to paint the picture that he has done nothing wrong. But what is really happening is the justification for pulling entirely out of the Federal Reserve ( a private banking cartel entity) and turning the entire management of U.S. funds back to the U.S. Treasury.
What will this new year bring?
More than ever, we need to tune into the prophets during this new year! This is said to be the great year of the breakthrough in many aspects. Many of these past prophecies have yet to be fulfilled. They are now being repeated time and time again in prophetic word. What does this mean. I am told this means they are very close to fulfillment. Let’s see what the new year brings. Remember God’s prophet Kim Clement told us the Iraqi dinar and the middle east would change drastically. Can you see it now when Iran falls?
God uses his prophets in time of trouble. If you don’t think this nation and the world is in trouble – THINK AGAIN! If you can discern the fake from the good prophets, you can tie into something wonderful to guide you. But be careful there are many charlatans out there and we have witnessed these many bastards already in the IQD RV intel standpoint. Prayer also helps as it lets God know you are affirming as a human being what he is doing. You are essentially saying THANK YOU and please continue! These prophecies give us hope and comfort to know some higher power is looking after us. I have tried to bring you what I believe are some of the legitimate prophets for clarity. I hope they are giving you encouragement to stay focused on the TRUTH.
We pray-
- Let it be a year of more EXPOSURE of corruption and just as important, ACCOUNTABLITY for those involved. God says JUSTICE will triumph.
- Let it bring a truly sovereign Iraq, United States and all other nations who embrace freedom, liberty and justice.
- Let it bring the great Wealth Transfer, with Happiness, Abundance and Prosperity.
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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
“Time To Bring All Fake Governments To Their Knees ”
At mark 17:03 from Jan 3rd.
Saudi Arabia oil in the middle east will “run dry”. This one I was totally shocked to hear. How can this be? But God says this is going to be a “biblical” event. Why is God doing this to the Saudis? We must understand what the Saudi’s have done for God to cause such an event. What will be the impact on global sources of energy then?
Saudi Arabia has traditionally been regarded as the world’s most important swing producer of oil. When acting as such, the Saudi government would increase or decrease oil production to maintain a more stable price. Saudi has about 17% of the world’s oil reserves.
Saudi Arabia accounts for approximately 7% of U.S. total petroleum imports and 12% of U.S. crude oil imports. In 2022, the U.S. imported about 0.56 million barrels per day from Saudi Arabia, which is a significant portion of its total imports. “ ”
“World Changing Events Will Intensify”
At 14:16 mark from Jan 3rd.
- What happened in Venezuela is just the beginning of what is going to happen in other governments of other countries to clean out the established globalists order. Venezuela is not the end. My take on this prophecy is for us to watch for Cuba, Columbia, Canada and Greenland changes.
- Former FBI and CIA directors will be tried and convicted of Treason on what they have done to your nation.
PROPHECIES FULFILLED—VENEZUELA
DON BOSCO EXPOSED THE DARK SECRET BEHIND ISLAM
— And the Truth the World Forgot about the so-called Muslim religion.
Dom 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.
IS THERE SOMETHING ABOUT GREENLAND WE NEED TO KNOW?
I can see the false rhetoric and lies about Trump and Greenland. Today I wanted to break down Greenland’s strategic importance. You be the judge whether the U.S. should have any business with Greenland but first get educated on the matter and just don’t swallow what the crooked leftist want you to believe. Know the TRUTH and I got to tell today you are only going to get a small piece of it today since the rest is classified.
VENEZUELA – EPICENTER OF THE CABAL, WORLD BANKS & CARTELS
The TRUTH is slowly coming out as God told us through his prophets. It is time! You do want to know the TRUTH about Epstein, don’t you? Why do the politicians, especially the democrats, want to concentrate on the child trafficking and sexual fantasies that Epstein delivered. Why not expose the real TRUTH of what Epstein was really all about and who he was doing it for and why he had to die.
Uncovers fraudulent money to 509 Dead Tenants in Minnesota housing
84 million of federal eligible assistance for housing given to dead tenants. No wonder our national debt is so high. Folks doesn’t this make you mad when at the same time these democrats scream about Medicare and Social security going bankrupt in 5 years. The U.S. is paying a trillion dollars annually on interest just to maintain the debt. Think about what we could do with a trillion dollars each year. This is irresponsible spending on both the republicans and democrats.
So, here we go again. Yet more fraud in Minnesota. When will it end? Seems the more you peel the onion skin the more they are finding. Is this going to be the same in all these democrat states?
‘AMERICANS WILL BE SHOCKED’: MINNESOTA SPEAKER WARNS ON SCOPE OF FRAUD CRISIS
ICE & FBI STORM MINNEAPOLIS — $4.7 MILLION, 23 COCAINE BRICKS & SOMALI SENATOR
Here we go again. Opps, they thought we would miss this one, but they were wrong. This is HUGE! The mainstream news media once again does not want to hardly report on this one since it is not within the narrative of bashing Trump and his administration. This should have made HUGE headlines.
Now we find yet even more corruption. Corruption in the event and corruption in hardly reporting it to the American people. I’d like to see how the democrats are going to try to blame this one on Trump….lol..lol..lol.. How much more corruption in Minnesota are they going to find? When will it end? Yes, it’s connected to guess what….another Somalian and this time a US Samali Senator. Does this surprise you? God told his prophets what can be exposed will be exposed. I’d like to see how democrat Senator Nure tries to wiggle his way out of this one….
$4.7 Million, 23 Cocaine Bricks & Somali Senator EXPOSED
SENATE HEARING OF MINNESOTA FRAUD
It is a shame, almost a crime, that this hearing was not publicly televised or at least more publicaly talked about in the mainstream news media. Oh… but we know why, don’t we? The new media is protecting poor, innocent Ilan Omar…. Innocent, really? But at least there was no grandstanding for the cameras which is usually the case with these democrats.
Please listen to this documentary on the hearing when questions are asked when vice president Vance spoke. It will turn your stomach sour at the level of corruption and how Omar constantly tries to twist the facts or plays down what really happened to defend herself. Does this woman even live on the same planet?
But this is just the beginning, yet another step to remove her not just from congress but from her citizenship. Does she really think she can just downplay the stolen money and not be accountable? My take on this is what is taking the justice system so long to indite her and prosecute her. The first step is to throw you out of her congressional seat. Oh course she will just claim Muslim-phobia… lol..lol..
REPORTS REVEAL ACTIVISM TIES OF WOMAN KILLED IN MINNEAPOLIS ICE SHOOTING
Note how far the left will go trying to paint a picture of Renee Good being Miss “Goodie Two Shoes”. Folks the evidence shows she was a paid activist and showed up in many of these protest throughout the country during these ICE raids obstructing ICE which was their intent. Who is informing these groups ahead of time? Who is the informant in ICE? This is unlawful as it is an anti-ice group and not your common, ordinary group of citizens protesting calmly and expressing a grievance.
WHY MILLIONS OF AMERICANS WANT ILAN OMAR OUT OF CONGRESS
This is why millions of Americans want Ilan Omar out of congress and sent back to Samalia. Afterall, this is where her real allegiance is and so why not go back and serve Uncle Mohamud. Maybe she could marry her uncle too and be co-president alongside with her brother assisting. Both should be on the same flight back…
THE GREAT RESET IS HERE… BUT IT’S NOT THE ONE THE GLOBAL ELITES PLANNED!
MULLAHS FLEEING TO MOSCOW. WILL THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN FINALLY COLLAPSE?
What is different in this current revolution from other attempts in years past?
THE IRAN–VENEZUELA SHAKEDOWN NOBODY CONNECTED UNTIL NOW
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.
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QAANI IN BAGHDAD: THE ISSUE OF FOREIGN PRESENCE IS AT THE TOP OF THE TABLE.
A source close to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard revealed on Tuesday (January 6, 2026) that the commander of the Quds Force in the Revolutionary Guard, Major General Ismail Qaani, arrived in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, on an unannounced visit.
The source told Baghdad Today in an exclusive interview that “Qaani arrived in Baghdad on a private plane, in a surprise visit that was not officially announced by either the Iraqi or Iranian sides,” indicating that “the visit’s program includes holding a series of meetings with political leaders and prominent figures in armed factions, to discuss the issue of the foreign military presence, and arrangements for the next phase on the Iraqi and regional scene.”
The source added that “Qaani’s meetings are focused on assessing recent security developments, the issue of regulating the relationship between the factions and the state, as well as discussing the ongoing dialogue between Baghdad, Tehran and Washington, and the possibilities of escalation or de-escalation in the coming months,” noting that “the visit is intended to remain out of the spotlight, given the sensitivity of the issues being discussed.”
Ismail Qaani is the current commander of the Quds Force in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, and he is directly responsible for managing relations with a number of Iraqi factions. He has made several visits to Baghdad in recent years, most of which were related to pivotal security and political developments in Iraq and the region.
(Mnt Goat: Why do you think he arrived in Baghdad on a private plane, in a surprise visit that was not officially announced by either the Iraqi or Iranian sides? He is fearful for his life and of being assassinated like his predecessor Solimoni. His days are numbered.)
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QAANI MAKES A “LIGHTNING” VISIT TO BAGHDAD
Informed Iraqi political sources revealed on Thursday a “lightning” visit by the commander of the Quds Force in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard to the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
Sources told Shafaq News Agency that “the commander of the Quds Force in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Major General Ismail Qaani, made a quick, unannounced visit to the capital, Baghdad, during the past 48 hours, which lasted for a few hours, during which he met with a number of leaders of armed factions.”
(Mnt Goat: What message did he relay to these armed factions in Iraq? SEE BELOW…)
She explained that “the main part of Qaani’s visit was about the issue of the factions’ weapons and their organization, within the framework of efforts aimed at containing any potential disagreements between those factions regarding the mechanisms for dealing with this issue, and ensuring that it does not turn into a source of internal tension or conflict between the concerned parties.”
The sources confirmed that “Qani’s meeting with the faction leaders emphasized the unity of position and the prevention of any internal differences or escalation, while stressing the importance of addressing the issue within coordinated frameworks that ensure security stability and avoid negative repercussions on the general situation in Iraq.”
The issue of restricting weapons to the state tops the political and security debate in Iraq, especially with the escalation of messages from Washington linking stability and bilateral relations to ending the phenomenon of weapons outside official institutions, or integrating armed formations within the regular frameworks with clear state controls.
In this context, at the end of December 2025, initial indications emerged from some forces associated with the factions towards adopting the principle of exclusivity, including the Sadiqun Movement as the political front of Asaib Ahl al-Haq, before the tone quickly changed with the intensification of the debate within the “axis of resistance” regarding the meaning of exclusivity, its limits, and its relationship to the foreign presence.
In contrast, prominent factions respond that the root of the problem is the foreign military presence, and they place any discussion about their weapons within the condition of full sovereignty and the withdrawal of foreign forces. This was confirmed by a statement issued by what is known as the “Iraqi Resistance Coordination” on Sunday evening, January 4, 2026, representing six factions, as it described its weapons as “sacred” and refused to discuss withdrawing them before what it calls the end of the “occupation” in all its forms.
However, the statement itself opened the door to internal disputes, after information leaked about objections to some of its contents and wording, leading to Asaib Ahl al-Haq declaring that the statement did not represent them, in an indication of differences within the armed scene.
Overall, Ismail Qaani is seen as one of the most prominent links between Tehran and its Iraqi allies, not only at the level of armed factions but also within the political forces close to Iran, especially in moments of internal division or increased risks of escalation with Washington.
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US CHARGÉ D’AFFAIRES: THE UNITED STATES EMPHASIZES THE NEED FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION TO DISMANTLE “MILITIAS” IN IRAQ
The US Embassy in Baghdad stated that the United States will continue to clearly emphasize the need for immediate action to dismantle militias in Iraq.
In a post on its X platform, the embassy said that Chargé d’Affaires Joshua Harris met with Ammar al-Hakim, leader of the Hikma Movement, to discuss shared interests in protecting Iraqi sovereignty, defeating terrorism, enhancing regional security, and strengthening economic ties that benefit both Americans and Iraqis.
Harris reiterated that “the inclusion of Iranian-backed terrorist militias in the Iraqi government, in any capacity, is incompatible with a strong US-Iraqi partnership.”
He added that “the United States will continue to clearly emphasize the need for immediate action to dismantle terrorist militias that serve foreign agendas and threaten Iraq’s sovereignty, stability, and economy.”
(All I can say is – What the hell was Iraq thinking in even allowing the militias to stay in their country this long? Can you say Nori al-Maliki? How does this guy still exist in Iraq?)
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HARRIS: AMERICA WILL TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO DISMANTLE PRO-IRANIAN “TERRORIST” MILITIAS
The acting head of the US mission in Iraq, Joshua Harris, confirmed on Friday that Washington is moving towards taking immediate action to dismantle what he described as “Iranian-backed terrorist militias,” stressing that the inclusion of “militias” in the new government is contrary to Iraqi-American relations.
A statement from the US Embassy in Iraq, received by Shafaq News Agency, said that Harris met with the leader of the Wisdom Movement, Ammar al-Hakim, to consult on common interests in protecting Iraqi sovereignty, defeating terrorism, enhancing regional security, and strengthening economic relations that benefit both Americans and Iraqis.
Harris reiterated that “the inclusion of pro-Iranian terrorist militias in the Iraqi government, in any capacity, is incompatible with a strong US-Iraqi partnership.” He added, “The United States will continue to emphasize clearly the need for immediate action to dismantle terrorist militias with foreign agendas that threaten Iraq’s sovereignty, stability, and economy.”
(To me it can’t get any clearer! 😊 What is it that you don’t understand?)
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RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT: IT IS LIKELY THAT MALIKI WILL ENDORSE SUDANI’S NOMINATION FOR PRIME MINISTER IN THE COMING HOURS.
Abdul Hadi Al-Saadawi, a member of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, confirmed that the competition within the framework has become limited to Maliki and Al-Sudani, and that one of the two parties must concede to the other, suggesting that Maliki will, in the last hours, endorse Al-Sudani’s nomination for the premiership.
However, Al-Saadawi’s interpretation is not unanimously accepted within the Shiite alliance, as it is countered by differing assessments that believe Al-Maliki remains a serious candidate and that he is handling the matter with strategic patience, drawing on his long political experience in crisis management and negotiating at the last minute—a tactic he has employed in previous stages of the political process.
(Maliki is a peanut head idiot, having almost destroyed Iraq during his 8 years as prime minister. How in hell does he even still exist? He has a long list of constitutional violations and orchestrated letting ISIS and the Iranians into Iraq. Do people forget his history? Why are they even letting him have a part in selection process, never mind being a candidate? Are these Iraqi wackos or what? Yes, regardless of other nonsensible articles you have read about Maliki challenging Sudani for the prime minister.)
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WHAT DOES FIXING THE DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE AT 1300 IN THE 2026 BUDGET MEAN? AND DOES THE CENTRAL BANK HAVE A PLAN TO CONTROL EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS? A SUDANESE ADVISOR EXPLAINS.
As the Iraqi government seeks to consolidate economic stability and enhance confidence in fiscal and monetary policies, exchange rate decisions stand out as one of the most important indicators affecting the state budget and the course of the macroeconomy.
As the 2026 budget is being prepared, attention is turning to the directions of the Central Bank and the government in managing the value of the Iraqi dinar, especially in light of the challenges of inflation, financing public spending, and maintaining foreign reserves.
Regarding the stabilization of the dollar exchange rate , the Central Bank addressed the Budget Department at the Ministry of Finance concerning the draft Federal General Budget Law for the Republic of Iraq for the year 2026.
The Central Bank stated that “the official exchange rate that will be adopted in 2026 is (1300) dinars per dollar, which has been in effect since February 2023.”
Sources revealed that “the Central Bank will buy dollars at a price of 1300 dinars from the Ministry of Finance and sell them at a price of 1310 dinars to banks, which will sell them at 1320 dinars to traders and foreign transfers.”
REGARDING THE IMPACT OF THE PEG
, and commenting on this address, the Prime Minister’s Advisor for Economic and Financial Affairs, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, revealed the dimensions and effects of the Central Bank of Iraq’s decision to peg the official exchange rate at 1300 dinars to the US dollar within the 2026 budget project, stressing that the decision comes within the framework of a well-thought-out economic vision aimed at enhancing the overall stability of the national economy.
Saleh told Iraq Observer that fixing the exchange rate at this level reflects a calculated coordination between fiscal and monetary policies, and is a step towards raising the real value of the Iraqi dinar in a limited way, in line with the reality of economic indicators and the available capacity of monetary policy.
He explained that the decision represents a positive message to local and international markets, as it is based on the strength of the central bank’s foreign reserves and its ability to manage monetary stability with high confidence, without resorting to exceptional tools that may disrupt the economic balance.
Saleh pointed out that the government’s fiscal policy is moving towards maximizing real revenues and diversifying their sources, away from what is known as “monetary adjustment,” which relies on the exchange rate as an indirect means of financing the budget, stressing that this shift promotes reliance on authentic and more sustainable financial instruments in controlling spending and mobilizing resources.
The advisor stressed that fixing the exchange rate sends a clear signal of the priority of containing inflation and maintaining economic stability, while emphasizing the independence of monetary policy and pushing fiscal policy towards greater efficiency and discipline, in order to achieve a sustainable balance in the Iraqi economy and protect the purchasing power of citizens in the medium and long term.
Ultimately, the decision to fix the official exchange rate reflects an economic vision aimed at achieving a calculated balance between the requirements of monetary stability and the objectives of fiscal policy, thereby ensuring sustainable growth and protecting the purchasing power of citizens.
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LEARN ABOUT THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT’S OBJECTIVES IN IMPLEMENTING THE ASYCUDA CUSTOMS SYSTEM.
The Center for Strategic Research and Studies affirmed on Saturday that the implementation of the ASYCUDA system and the recent package of customs procedures is not primarily aimed at compensating for the decline in oil revenues, but rather falls within the framework of regulating international trade and protecting the national economy.
The center stated in an analytical study followed by Al-Sa’a Network that “the simultaneous launch of the ASYCUDA system, the pre-calculation of customs tariffs, the collection of tax deposits, and the activation of quality control, with the decline in public revenues, led to a mistaken belief that the main objective of these measures is to increase non-oil revenues,” indicating that “this perception does not reflect the essence of customs policies.”
He explained that “an effective customs policy is based on 4 main pillars: protecting the national product, improving the trade balance, and directing the consumption pattern in line with the state’s economic goals, while increasing non-oil revenues comes as a secondary result, not as an end in itself.”
He pointed out that “customs tariff revenues, even in the best of circumstances, will not exceed 8 to 10 trillion dinars annually, an amount that only covers one month’s expenses of the general budget,” noting that “a decrease in the price of a barrel of oil by $5 is enough to completely eliminate these revenues.”
(I was amazed at this statement as we have been told many times through other articles the funds collected could rival the oil revenues if they were collected and managed correctly. Is this article talking about just the funds from current imports today or from a standpoint of Iraq being a brokerage house with massive imports and exports through the port of Faw and the Development Road?)
The center explained that “the real goal of these measures is to regulate imports and redirect consumption patterns towards alternative economic activities that contribute to stimulating non-oil sectors and increasing GDP,” noting that “the current implementation mechanism has led to an economic shock affecting citizens, merchants, and private sector employees, and has threatened job stability as a result of potential workforce reductions.”
The study criticized “implementing all the measures at once,” arguing that “a gradual approach would have mitigated the shock by starting with the most valuable and impactful goods, and postponing some systems such as tax trusts and quality control to later stages.”
(Iraq did do a multi-prong approach. Anything they do would be a shock as customs and tariffs needed a lot of work to charge appropriately and safeguard the funds.)
The center called for “a comprehensive review of the customs tariff, particularly in the electrical and electronic equipment sector,” stressing “the need to form a specialized committee that sets a clear and declared vision for customs policy, and determines tariff rates for each product and each country of origin, taking into account the reality of the trade balance.”
The center concluded by warning that “the rigidity of the customs tariff policy and its inability to be adjusted according to market variables and economic indicators will lead to its failure to achieve its objectives.”
(I am sure the IMF and the WTO are on top of this effort with ASYCUDA and are helping Iraq in its implementation.)
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AN ECONOMIC OBSERVATORY REVEALS THE CENTRAL BANK OF IRAQ’S CONDITIONS FOR BANKS TO TRADE IN CURRENCIES OTHER THAN THE DOLLAR.
(Mnt Goat: Here it is in this article. Another step in the breakaway from sanctioned times, this time trade, just as I told you was coming and had to come. Am I a mind reader or what? Lolo..lol..lol.. 😊)
An economic observatory announced the new conditions set by the Central Bank of Iraq for banks wishing to trade foreign currencies other than the dollar, such as the European “Euro” and the Chinese “Yuan,” noting that among these conditions is that “the bank’s capital must be 300 billion Iraqi dinars.”
The Eco Iraq Observatory explained in a press statement on Saturday, January 10, 2026, that “the Central Bank circulated a document entitled (Guidelines and Models for Assessing Minimum Requirements) for banks prohibited from dealing in dollars and wishing to work in other foreign currencies such as the European Euro, the Chinese Yuan, the UAE Dirham, and others, indicating that “this document is part of the banking sector reform program implemented by the Central Bank.”
The observatory noted that “the document included conditions, most notably that the bank’s capital be 300 billion dinars with a plan to reach 400 billion dinars by the end of 2028,” as well as “the bank having sufficient and regular liquidity to cover its obligations and the obligations of customers, in accordance with international banking regulations (LCR and NSFR).”
“The document emphasized the disclosure of the bank’s ownership, i.e., providing a complete and approved list of shareholders, with full disclosure of related parties,” according to the statement.
The Economic Affairs Observatory “Eco Iraq” had previously revealed that 35 out of 72 banks operating in Iraq were subject to US sanctions, either due to sanctions by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), i.e., the bank being placed on an international blacklist and its financial transactions being paralyzed or its dollar transactions being stopped, or as a “temporary regulatory measure” and not a penalty, to force the bank to comply with transparency.
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AN AMERICAN COMPANY RAISES THE ALARM ABOUT THE ACCOUNT DEFICIT AND HARD CURRENCY SHORTAGE IN IRAQ.
Standard & Poor’s Global Energy reported on Saturday that the decline in oil prices will affect Iraq’s hard currency reserves, indicating the possibility of a large current account deficit.
The company predicted in a report seen by Shafaq News Agency that the average price of a barrel of oil (Brent crude) will reach $58 in 2026, a decrease of 16% from the expected averages for 2025.
(Mnt Goat: I talked about this drop in oil prices as it was coming. Iraq had plenty of chances to get it right. Politics and corruption got in the way of common sense.)
This will lead to a decrease in oil revenues, which may decrease further if global growth slows, leading to weaker demand for oil.
She added that lower energy prices will continue to negatively impact the external balances of hydrocarbon exporters and their ability to build up foreign currency reserves, and lower energy prices will also exacerbate the current account deficit in Iraq, Algeria and Libya.
It should be noted that a current account deficit occurs when a country’s imports of goods, services, and financial transfers exceed its exports during a specific period.
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NO FEAR FOR THE DINAR… THE “MONETARY AUTHORITY’S” MEASURES ABSORB THE DOLLAR SHOCK AND PREVENT INFLATION.
Since the beginning of 2026, and the Iraqi street is cautiously monitoring the display screens in the local “stock exchanges” (Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya), where the past few days have witnessed fluctuations that have pushed the dollar exchange rate in the parallel markets to approach the threshold of 149 thousand dinars per 100 dollars.
With growing fears of a new wave of inflation, fundamental questions have arisen about the state’s ability to control the financial situation. However, a careful reading of the monetary policy landscape and recent government decisions confirms that Iraqi state today, it possesses structural “buffers” and comprehensive digitization that prevent this temporary rise from turning into a sustainable economic crisis.
The “unified price” strategy: The budget as a safety valve.
The first indication of the strength of fiscal policy lies in “legislative stability.” While the parallel market is in turmoil, the government addressed…Central Bank of Iraq Ministry of Finance Officially, regarding the 2026 budget, the exchange rate will remain fixed at 1,300 dinars to the dollar.
This insistence on maintaining the fixed rate for the third consecutive year sends a decisive message to speculators that the state will not be swayed by the fluctuations of the black market.
This system operates according to a precise financial sequence that prevents waste:
the Ministry of Finance sells dollars to the Central Bank at a rate of 1,300;
the Central Bank supplies banks at a rate of 1,310; and the banks sell them to merchants and the public for foreign exchange purposes at a rate of 1,320.
Maintaining the official rate fixed in the budget means that all government-subsidized basic commodities and raw materials will not be affected by the fluctuations of the parallel market.
Haider Ghazi, the media officer for the Central Bank of Iraq, attributes the recent rise in the parallel market to a purely technical and regulatory reason: the “pre-clearance customs duty.” Iraq no longer operates with traditional, outdated mechanisms; rather, it has transitioned to the global ASYCUDA system for managing customs.
This system requires the merchant to obtain a “permit” the digital transfer was made before the bank transfer was completed. This procedure, although it caused temporary pressure as a result of some merchants trying to evade it. Resorting to cash dollars from the black market is, in reality, a “surgical operation” to cleanse the economy of money laundering and smuggling. Once traders are fully integrated into this digital system, the demand for parallel dollars will disappear because trading through official channels (at 1320) will be cheaper and safer than buying from the black market (at 1490).
As for the Prime Minister’s financial advisor,Mazhar Muhammad Salih he clarifies the situation with a precise academic diagnosis, asserting that the current dollar fluctuation is “temporary and temporary.” The reason for this reassurance is that the parallel exchange rate has become “practically detached” from the actual income and consumption levels of citizens.
The decline recorded in the markets confirms the success of these policies. This morning, Sunday, the dinar began to recover immediately following the release of official data and clarifications from the Central Bank.
Ultimately, the government and the Central Bank are not merely acting as “observers,” but rather are working within an “institutional framework” that links the fixed exchange rate in the federal budget (1300), the digitization of customs through the ASYCUDA system to eliminate illicit trade, and the provision of cash to legitimate travelers and importers through banks.
This triad represents a “protective shield” preventing any speculative attempts from achieving their objectives. The message to the market today is clear: “Fiscal policy and monetary measures hold sway, and the Iraqi dinar is backed by legislative will and robust international reserves.” Consequently, any rise in the dollar will remain limited to the realm of “temporariness” and will not become an imposed economic reality.
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CUSTOMS DIRECTOR: THE ASYCUDA SYSTEM WILL BE COMPLETED IN MOST PORTS BY THE END OF 2026, EXCEPT FOR KURDISTAN.
The Director General of the Customs Authority, Thamer Qasim Dawood, confirmed that work is underway to implement the ASYCUDA system at federal border crossings, expecting its completion at most crossings by the end of 2026, with the exception of the Kurdistan Region.
During a session hosted by the House of Representatives, the Director of the Customs Authority stressed that: “A large percentage of federal ports are subject to the ASYCUDA system.” He indicated that “by the end of 2026 the system will be fully implemented in all ports except for the Kurdistan Region.”
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GOVERNMENT ADVISOR: THE PRICE OF A BARREL OF OIL IN THE 2026 BUDGET IS BETWEEN $55 AND $62.
The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, predicted on Monday that the average price of a barrel of oil in the 2026 budget would range between $55 and $62, noting that these estimates are subject to change due to several factors.
Saleh said that “global forecasts, based on OPEC analyses and the context of the global oil market, as well as estimates from a number of international financial institutions, indicate that the average price of a barrel of global oil (Brent crude) expected for 2026 may move within an approximate range of between $55 and $62 per barrel, with an average tendency of approximately $61 in a considerable number of market estimates.”
He pointed out that “these estimates are based on market analyses and informal research related to OPEC forecasts and supply and demand balances in the global economy, and do not represent an official price figure announced by the organization.”
He added that “these estimates remain subject to change depending on a number of influencing factors, most notably developments in geopolitical conflicts, changes in the pace of global energy demand growth, production policy decisions within the framework of ‘OPEC+’, as well as the accelerating shift towards renewable energy and climate policies.”
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SALEH’S APPEARANCE: HIGH OIL PRICES MAY PROTECT THE CURRENCY DESPITE GEOPOLITICAL TENSIONS
The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, said on Monday that the impact of geopolitical tensions on the exchange rate depends on several factors, and is not related to price increases alone.
In his interview with Al-Furat News Agency, Saleh pointed out that “if regional tensions lead to higher oil prices while the flow of oil resources continues uninterrupted, this may enhance monetary stability rather than threaten it. Higher oil prices increase foreign reserves, giving monetary policymakers more room to intervene in the exchange market, whether by managing the supply of foreign currency or controlling local liquidity and directing monetary demand in a way that preserves price stability and the exchange rate together.”
He explained that “political tension is not the only factor in putting pressure on the currency, but rather it becomes a conditional variable whose final effect depends on the continuity of oil exports in terms of quantity and regularity, the level of global oil prices and their medium-term trends, the efficiency of monetary policy tools in absorbing psychological shocks and speculations, in addition to the harmony of fiscal policy with monetary policy in managing surpluses or deficits.”
Saleh concluded by saying that “the situation does not allow for a definitive judgment or a mechanical prediction of a rise in the exchange rate simply because of escalating tensions, as the balance of influence remains dependent on the dynamic interaction between oil, reserves, market behavior, and the institutional capacity of the state to intervene rationally.”
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The war between the dinar and speculators: details of government measures to contain the parallel dollar.
Where financial and monetary authorities are engaged in Iraq. A multi-front battle is underway to maintain the stability of the national currency and prevent the exchange rate in the parallel markets from plummeting to levels that would burden citizens. While the central bank’s tools are being used to absorb the momentum in the black market, other measures are being employed. Ministry of Finance with an iron fist, the files of administrative corruption that caused the leakage of hard currency through vital channels such as Baghdad International Airport.
Monetary Measures: “Cracking Down on Speculators”
Government sources confirmed that a package of proactive measures has been activated to contain the recent surge in the exchange rate. These measures focus on “strengthening field oversight,” with relevant authorities conducting intensive monitoring campaigns of buying and selling activity in informal markets.
The aim of these measures is to curb “irrational speculation” that artificially inflates demand for the dollar. The government believes that narrowing the gap between the official rate (1320) and the parallel market rate necessarily requires cutting off the sources of “political dollars” and “smuggled dollars,” and channeling the money supply towards official banking channels that provide currency at fixed rates to merchants and citizens.
Currency reserves: “The first line of defense”
The hard currency reserves represent a “historical buffer” preventing the dinar’s collapse. According to economic sources, the central bank uses these reserves prudently to meet “real demand” related to legitimate foreign trade and the needs of citizens traveling abroad.
The availability of strong financial backing provides Monetary Authority the ability to maneuver: the more trade finances are financed through the “electronic platform” and correspondent banks, the less traders rely on the parallel market, which automatically reduces pressure on exchange offices and lowers the unofficial exchange rate.
The “Airport Dollar” File: Purging Corridors of Corruption.
Alongside economic measures, accountability and integrity files emerged as an integral part of the market regulation process. They have re-established Ministry of Finance An investigation has been opened into the case of “manipulating the sale of dollars to travelers” at the port. Rafidain Bank airport Baghdad The international case exposed loopholes exploited by corrupt individuals to smuggle currency under the guise of travel.
Furthermore, acting on a directive from the Ministry of Finance, the bank summoned [someone/something]. The Mesopotamia bank has 20 officials and employees to be investigated in this case, and has set January 15 and 22 as the dates for the investigation of those officials and employees.
The Minister of Finance Sami’s Spectrum I had previously issued a decision to suspend the director of Rafidain Bank. Ali Al-Fatlawi More than 20 officials and employees were arrested on suspicion of manipulating dollar sales at the outlet. Baghdad International Airport in addition to other violations,
this move sends a clear signal that the subsidized dollar is intended only for those who are eligible, and that any manipulation at airport outlets will be met with strict administrative and judicial penalties. This will help close a significant loophole that was being used to funnel state funds into the parallel market.
Experts’ view: “Reform requires patience.”
Despite optimism surrounding the government’s measures, economic experts believe that tangible results in reducing the exchange rate may take time to become clearly visible in the markets.
Experts emphasize that the solution is not limited to “security crackdowns” or “administrative measures,” but requires improving investor confidence through stable financial and tax laws, and a comprehensive reform package that includes reducing dependence on the oil economy and boosting domestic production to lessen the need for dollar-denominated imports, as well as expanding financial inclusion to attract cash hoarded at home into banks.
Data confirms that Iraqi government Determined to end the “dual exchange rate” this year, between encouraging transactions through official platforms and purging state-owned banks of administrative corruption, the path seems clear towards a “stable dinar”.
Today’s battle is not merely about numbers on stock exchange screens, according to experts, but rather a battle to restore the state’s authority in the financial sector. With the final investigations into Rafidain Bank approaching (at the end of January), the market is awaiting the results of these measures, which could lead to a forced drop in the parallel market dollar exchange rate once control is tightened over cash sales outlets.
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THE MINISTRY OF INTERIOR ANNOUNCES THE ARREST OF 91 INDIVIDUALS MANIPULATING THE DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE.
The Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday the arrest of 91 people manipulating dollar prices.
Ministry spokesman Miqdad Miri told Al-Eqtisad News that “security forces were able to arrest 91 people on charges of manipulating dollar prices.”
He pointed out that “the ministry was also able to arrest 147 people manipulating the prices of food and medicine,” indicating that “the Ministry of Interior has contracted for 100 fixed and mobile radars to monitor external roads.”
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