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October 6, 2026 Mnt Goat News Brief

Guten Tag everyone:

More news today. Some good news, some bad news. Let’s get started!

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Matthew 25:40

“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. ‘”

STATUS OF THE RV

As we move into October it is a new month to consider preserving the Latest Mnt Goat Newsletter. Have you already helped out? The Newsletter will only be published if my viewers support it. If you have not yet shown your appreciation, please try to help out for this month, but only if you can afford it.

Remember that I don’t need to publish anything for anyone. I do this because I care about the public and because I don’t agree with the bizarre, stupid stuff that is going on to wrongly promote this Iraqi dinar investment as a three-ring circus. Yes, there are many idiots making a lot of money off their nonsense, yet, I bring FACTUAL and HONEST news. Yes, some this news from time to time may not be what you want to hear, but it is the TRUTH. There are always surprises in this investment. This is not a get rich proposition as we learned now waiting for more than 23 years for it. So what if we have to wait maybe a bit more, it is worth it? This is a decision you must make. Believing lies is not going make it happen any sooner. This only brings yet more frustration and stress.

The modern-day prophet Kim Clement told us what God had to say about the Iraqi dinar many times when he was still alive. God does not lie. God also talked about peace that would finally come to the middle east. Prophets today tell us of the same message again as it grows near. We can clearly now see a path to this peace. I don’t know about you, but I see the Iraqi dinar revaluation as we travel down this path to peace. Can you see how it is all interconnected?

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There is something very mystical and spiritual about what is happening. This is the real effort that I believe God is trying to bring out to us. He is trying to use this investment to convert many of my readers. Do you believe yet in God? Can you see already what He is doing for us? This ‘shift’ is happening as the prophet Julie Green talks about daily to us.

A CONFESSION: I have to be honest to you. If you would had told me 23 years ago this all would have been playing out this way I would have not believed you. I would have said you were foolish. But God has proved me wrong over and over again. I too had some conversion upon me. I actually thought for sure we would have lost our gasthaus in 2020 during the COVID pandemic. My family and I prayed and prayed and God gave us what we needed. It is now four years later and we are still operating. Yes, business is slow, but we survive somehow. So, I too had my conversion and how can I deny God now? How can I deny the miracles in my life? I need every one of readers to understand that this investment goes way beyond just exchanging and maybe getting rich. It is much more than just a financial reset. God is using it to convert us all to his higher glory. God does not want to lose any souls. Yes, even the greediest of us will be saved if we truly believe it is God that is bringing this prosperity and abundance to us all.

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There is lots of news for this period of reporting. All the articles can be found in the Articles Section of today’s Newsletter. I am just going to point out the more important points to you to help you understand the minds of those involved.

WELCOME to October!

No, there is no RV yet and no one is exchanging their dinars in the U.S. or any country outside Iraq. It is all lies. I know this is FACTUAL for many reasons:

1. because U.S. Treasury OFAC sanctions are still in place and any bank would be crazy to handle the dinar at this point in time. Oh…. did I mention it is also ‘ILLEGAL’. Tell me something – why would any bank circumvent US Treasury sanctions, exchange your currency at risk? What would they do with it? The U.S. Treasury is NOT yet accepting this currency;

2. Iraq must first process the removal of the zeros (we all should know by now why).

If you remember the overall plan for exchanges in the U.S., the Treasury Dept. will be collecting our dinar through the banks, allowing them a spread, inventorying them for the CBI and then destroying most of them. A small amount will be returned to Iraq for inter-banking transactions, as needed. Remember we are outside Iraq and so different rules will apply to us than from inside Iraq during removing the zeros process. The money we receive in exchange is essentially to go to pre-paid oil credits from Iraq.

As we move into October it is a new month to consider preserving the Latest Mnt Goat Newsletter. Have you already helped out? The Newsletter will only be published if my viewers support it. If you have not yet shown your appreciation, please try to help out for this month, but only if you can afford it.

The modern-day prophet Kim Clement told us what God had to say about the Iraqi dinar many times when he was still alive. God does not lie. God also talked about peace that would finally come to the middle east. Prophets today tell us of the same message again as it grows near. We can clearly now see a path to this peace. I don’t know about you, but I see the Iraqi dinar revaluation along the way of this path. Can you see how it is all interconnected?

There is something very mystical and spiritual about what is happening. This is the real effort that I believe God is trying to bring out to us. He is trying to use this investment to convert many of my readers to his glory. Do you believe yet in God? Can you see already what He is doing for us? This shift is happening as the prophet Julie Green talks about daily to us.

A CONFESSION: I have to be honest to you. If you would had told me 23 years ago this all would have been playing out this way I would have not believed you. I would have said you were foolish. But God has proved me wrong over and over again. I too had some Godly conversion upon me. I actually thought for sure we would have lost our gasthaus in 2020 during the COVID pandemic. My family and I prayed and prayed and God gave us what we needed. It is now four years later and we are still operating. Yes, business is slow, but we survive somehow. So, I too had my conversion and so how can I deny God now? How can I deny the miracles in my life? The miracles of this investment?

I need every one of readers to understand that this investment goes way beyond just exchanging and maybe getting rich. If this is all you want you will surely be poor a short period afterwards once again. It is much more than just a financial reset. God is using it to convert us all to his higher glory. He is enriching us spiritually. God does not want to lose any souls. Yes, even the greediest of us will be saved if we truly believe it is God that is bringing this prosperity and abundance to us all.

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There is one article in particular that I have to first cover today. It is titled “THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT REASSURES MARKETS: THERE IS NO DECISION TO CHANGE THE CURRENCY OR REMOVE ZEROS.”

I need to clarify what this all important article is telling us today. This is chock-full of information for us investors. Just bear in mind that the liquidity issue has come to a new heightened urgency pitch, even more than when I last talked about it.

I quote from the article “A responsible government source confirmed on Wednesday that the Iraqi government is working on approving a package of measures to stimulate the economy and protect the purchasing power of citizens.”

In the past we learned that there is a needed law to conduct the removing of the zeros. In this last paragraph of this article today we see this again. This law is going to be part of a package of measures and will be presented to parliament soon.

I quote again – that “the government is seeking to address internal obstacles and stimulate commercial and productive activity, as well as facilitate the financing of productive projects and provide support to the private sector.”

Okay, so we read that there are obstacles to this package of measures. We read many articles in the recent past about alternatives to conducting the removing of the zeros. I presented this notion to you in my September 3, 2026 Newsletter. Was it more than just a notion? We know that the only solution is to remove the zeros and they know it. So why the hesitation to do it? They hesitate because they know it has to be followed very closely with the reinstatement to FOREX. Are all the other pieces also in place to move to FOREX? Think about this move to FOREX as the last ‘explosive’ piece. As an analogy: when you rig explosives you have to be careful. When you finally pull the trigger, everything has to be just right and in place to get the desired outcome.

Do you remember this Newsletter going back to early September? What did they tell us then? They said ‘advanced stages’ not ‘initial discussion phase.’ for removing the zeros. Then at that time my CBI contact told me they already had the draft law to conduct the project all written and ready for parliament. So they must already know what they are going to do and how they are going to do it. I firmly believe we may see the beginning of the project to remove the zeros begin in early January 2027, the beginning of a new fiscal year.

I quote again – “Regarding what is being circulated about changing the national currency, the source explained that “proposing a change of currency or removing zeros does not mean approving it or starting to implement it immediately,” stressing that “the file is still in the initial discussion phase and no official decision has been made about it yet.”

So, in this last statement we now have our answer. Did you read it? Seems to me they most probably we will wait until early 2027 to begin removing the zeros. But they did not tell us this even today. We will wait for more news to come. What is in this draft bill they are proposing?

He added that “strengthening confidence in the markets requires providing clear information and practical steps, along with close cooperation between the government, financial institutions and the private sector to alleviate pressures and improve economic performance.”

The government source, through the statement, called on all citizens, merchants and business owners to “deal calmly with the news circulating on social media, and to rely on news and information only from official sources.”

What I believe this last nugget of information is telling us is to be patient. BE CALM. It is coming but there is still some work to be done prior

Stay away from these crooked intel gurus on the internet. They are confusing you with over speculative statements. Listen to only official sources from Iraq. Oh boy, does this resonate with me. Is this not what I have been telling all my readers to do now for over a decade. Yes, it has been over a decade already since I formally began my Newsletter. Remember I began it when TNT Tony kicked me off his site in 2013 for challenging his nonesense. Yes, it is thirteen years already of bringing you HONEST news.

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There is another article in today’s news that goes hand-in-hand with the news we just read. It is titled “CURRENCY SPOKESPERSON DENIES DINAR DEVALUATION RUMORS AMID MARKET PANIC”.

I quote from the article:

At a glance

Market Spokesperson Jabar Goran clarified that changing the exchange rate is an exclusive constitutional power of the Central Bank of Iraq, not the Ministry of Finance.
Contacts within the Parliamentary Finance Committee confirmed that the proposal is entirely speculative and has not been drafted into any formal bill.
Goran labeled a devaluation as “suicidal,” warning it would devastate living standards.

Unverified reports originating from an Iraqi MP claiming a proposed devaluation from 132,000 to 150,000 IQD per $100 triggered a massive parallel market panic

So, we can see from this news that false information cause harm to any economy. This also applies to us investors who over speculate on the timing of this investment. Please read again what this is telling us. The three points At a Glance.

It seems that whenever the dollar takes a rise there are politicians and economist who find the solution always in devaluing the dinar and revaluing the dollar. Do they not know that these hiccups are temporary. They happen solely because the dinar is still pegged exclusively to the dollar. So why wouldn’t hiccups effect it so much. It only stand to reason. My advise to Iraq – Then get off the sole peg to the dollar and execute Dr. Shabibi’s plan! 😊

So, in this most interesting article, we also find out the culprit as to why the dollar rose so much in the first place.

I quote from the article – “He further said that the ASYCUDA system fails to adequately facilitate trade by significantly delaying dollar allocations for merchants importing essential goods, forcing them to purchase dollars directly from the parallel market and thereby driving up demand.”

Yes, there is always a cause and effect relationship. But what if they merchants didn’t have to rely on the dollar so much to buy goods? What if they could use the dinar currency and oil was sold using only Iraqi dinars instead of US dollars. OH boy!!!!!

Once again will the CBI most likely devalue the dinar and bring the official rate to around 1500? I doubt it. As usual we go around and around on this issue every time there is a hiccup in the economy.

I quote from the article –

“The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has not issued any official statement regarding the matter so far. “

“However, the apex bank has previously and repeatedly reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to maintaining the official exchange rate at 1,320 IQD per dollar without any alterations.”

But this article says it all. It is titled “AN ECONOMIST ACCUSES “INFLUENTIAL PARTIES” OF FABRICATING THE DOLLAR CRISIS AND CALLS ON THE CENTRAL BANK TO INTERVENE URGENTLY.”

I quote “On Saturday, economist Abdul Rahman Al-Mashhadani accused influential parties of fabricating the current rise in dollar exchange rates in local markets, explaining that the goal of this rise is to achieve exorbitant profits for specific banks that are not subject to sanctions.”

Do you see now the harm that is being caused by staying on the sole peg to the US dollar. How much long can Iraq go on with this foolishness? Yes, it is exacerbating the corruption even more the longer they stay on it.

Enough said on this topic of devaluation…..

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Update on removing the factions:

I know, I know we are all getting bored with hearing so much about the disarmament of these factions inside Iraq. There are many articles in today’s news on this subject matter. Please feel free to go read them in the Articles Section. I will bring only a few to the surface for you today. The first is titled “AMERICAN MESSAGE TO THE BARZANI GOVERNMENT… WHAT DOES IT CONTAIN?”

So, we get this article about the Factions still remaining in Iraq and not disarming any time soon,” if ever, so they claim”. This is one last desperate attempt by Iran to control Iraq now that the Islamic Revolution Jehad regime is falling apart. What will happen to Hezbollah in Iraq when Iran does eventually fall. This will most likely not happen until after the US midterm elections. I think we are all adults and can understand why I am saying this? What does this article say to us?

“A responsible source in Sulaymaniyah province revealed on Tuesday the contents of an American message to the Kurdistan Regional Government, which he said included Washington’s options regarding the region’s status during the next phase.”

The source told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “Masoud Barzani’s government received a message carried by US envoy Tom Barak, which included two options with no third alternative:

1.the first is to integrate the region’s forces with the regular forces under the supervision of the federal government,

2.and the second is to stop the financial aid provided by Washington to the regional government, in addition to stopping the air support provided to the Peshmerga forces and protecting the region’s airspace from external attacks.”

The source indicated that “the gist of the message confirms that the Barzani government has no option but to respond to the demands of the Trump administration regarding the integration of Kurdish forces of all kinds into the regular forces, without any restrictions or conditions.”

He indicated that “the US administration threatened dire consequences that the Barzani government might bear if the message’s contents were not implemented on the ground.”

The second article is titled “THE (Iranian Factions) BRIGADES WILL BEGIN MONITORING IRAQI AIRSPACE TONIGHT AND THREATEN TO OVERTHROW THE GOVERNMENT AND CLOSE BORDER CROSSINGS.”

I first have to say ‘really’. These are very bold statements. Like statements trying to lur someone into a trap of some kind. Maybe like to trap Trump just before the midterms to take illegal actions of force against these factions. Remember the US was invited back into Iraq in 2014 to fight ISIS and this expired at the end of September 2026. This is why they had to pull out. Will Iraq make a new agreement to have them come back in to fight these factions? Let’s see what happens.

I quote from this article – “The security official of Kataib Hezbollah, Abu Mujahid al-Assaf, considered September 30 an occasion to celebrate “the expulsion of the American and NATO occupation at the hands of the resistance fighters,” and the beginning of achieving full sovereignty in the country.”

You have to remember that this is a contradiction for Hezbollah to say this since their presence proofs that Iraq still DOES NOT have full sovereignty as long as they still exist inside Iraq. yes, they are now the occupiers not the U.S. This withdrawal of NATO and the US forces had nothing to do with their efforts, get it?

“He warned Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi against bringing down his government by all means, and threatened to close the border crossings with neighboring countries if the air embargo on Iran continues.”

So, we see Hezbollah is bringing the conflict with Iran into Iraq with these kind of statements. This is exactly why they can not continue to exist inside Iraq. They are threatening Iraq from actions the US is making against Iran. They want Iraq to pressure the US to stop the air embargo. Why do they want this? Go figure they want more ammo, weapons and food smuggled in. Iran is being choked.

He indicated that “the Islamic resistance will begin monitoring Iraqi airspace to ensure that it is not violated by hostile aircraft, and will first warn and then work to shoot them down, according to him.”

“Although former US President Barack Obama continued to boast about withdrawing his forces from Iraq in 2011, he was forced, under intense pressure, especially from the Iraqi government, to begin redeploying troops to Iraq.”

The third article is yet more alarming and it is titled “A FACTION DESCRIBES THE SURRENDER OF WEAPONS AS “DELUSIONS” AND THREATENS TO TARGET COUNTRIES IN THE REGION.”

“The “Companions of the Cave” faction, in a statement issued on the occasion of the withdrawal of the international coalition forces from Iraq, asserted that the issue of handing over weapons is merely “illusions,” while also issuing a threat to the countries participating in striking Iran.”

The faction said in a statement: “The issue of surrendering weapons is a delusion dreamt of by the weak, the humiliated, and the dollar slaves. Starting tonight, any foreign presence, whether on land or in the air, will witness a military response from us. This is a legitimate right guaranteed by international conventions to confront the occupation.”

Enough said on this topic…..

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Is there any good news? As this drama with the factions continues, the banking reforms as reorganizing the banks in Iraq continues. If you recall the IMF and the World Bank, along side the consulting firms that came into Iraq, simply told the CBI there are too many banks and many are not following the banking laws. It is too ripe for corruption and too complicated to enforce the law. Based on these kinds of statements we learn today that the consolidation of many banks is taking place. Finally… some good news. We have been waiting for this news.

The article is titled “KURDISTAN MERGES 94 GOVERNMENT BANKS INTO NATIONAL BANK”

You can find the entire article here: link This is just snippet. Yes, it is finally a reality. Did this have to happen prior to the reinstatement?

At a Glance

The Kurdistan Region is consolidating 94 government banks as part of a wider banking sector restructuring.
Only four banks will remain in central Slemani during the current phase of the merger.
The National Bank is expected to eventually bring the remaining government banking operations under one institution.
Authorities aim to complete the merger and accounting procedures across Slemani by the end of 2026.

“The Kurdistan Region is undertaking a major restructuring of its government banking system, with dozens of state banks being consolidated ahead of the planned expansion of the National Bank.”

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In this next article we find that there is still much work to be done with the economy. It is titled “A PARALLEL ECONOMY OPERATING OUTSIDE THE SYSTEM… AL-ZAYDI BEGINS A LONG JOURNEY TO REGULATE THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND THE LABOR MARKET.”

The Al-Zaidi government is moving to reorganize one of the largest economic blocs that has operated for decades outside the formal economy. This involves developing a national strategy for transitioning to the formal economy, aiming to broaden the private sector and bring hundreds of thousands of businesses, projects, and workers into the formal registration, social security, financing, and market system.

These are workers not paying taxes or social security. They also are not using the banks as they hide their income. Their money does not flow through the economy. This must be broken (changed) to get out of the rentier economy.

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The other topic of concern is the 2027 budget.

Like I told all my readers there would be no 2026 budget. It would be rolled into the 2027 and it has. How foolish to track the 2026 even when we were half way through 2026 already and a new government was barely still in place. Oh…. but they thought the RV rate was going to be in it, hype, hype and more hype! So, once again today we see the rate is not in the 2027 as it uses the price per barrel of oil not the rate of the dinar. As usual Mnt Goat was right on target again…. 😊

Remember that the Iraqi fiscal year begins January 1^st not October 1^st, as many of the intel gurus tell you. The budget for the next year must be ready by the end of October and then passed in parliament by January 1^st ready to use. They are given 2 months to discuss and get it passed. This is has NEVER happened before as they always still argue over the budget way into the following year. They go with the 1/12 rule until it is passed. This greatly effects/impedes any real progress in Iraq as budgeted projects can’t be completed in such a short period remaining in the year when it does get passed easly enough in the year. There is so much left-over funds. Where does all this money go? It gets rolled into next year’s funding.

In the article today we hear again that the “program-based budget” in the annual budgeting effort may change all these budgeting delays and may finally get a decent budget completed and passed by the beginning of the fiscal year.

It is titled “MP: THE 2027 BUDGET WILL BE SENT THIS MONTH AND APPROVED BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR”. Were they trying to tie a new budget to a new dinar rate that is reinstated. Was this going to be a convergence of events also tying it into the WTO full accension? Is this now spoiled with the lingering issues of the Iranian backed factions? Can they start anyhow the removal of the zeros project in early January anyhow?

Al-Moussawi told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the Council of Ministers will send the proposed 2027 budget law to the House of Representatives during this month,” explaining that “the Parliamentary Finance Committee will immediately begin studying the budget and reviewing all its items upon its arrival so that it can be submitted for discussion and voting at the beginning of the tenth month.”

He added that “next year’s budget will be significantly different from its predecessors, as it will focus primarily on development programs and activating the productive sectors in the country, as well as reducing many unnecessary government spending items,” predicting that “the House of Representatives will pass the budget and vote on it definitively before the start of the new year.”

It is worth noting that the parliamentary finance committee hosted Finance Minister Faleh al-Sari last week to discuss key amendments to the draft budget law, including a detailed discussion of changing the current operating mechanism and transitioning to a “program-based budget.”

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SUMMARY

So, we take the bad news with the goods news today. We must get through it to get to it. Yes, someone moved our cheese again. What can happen between now and early January? I doubt if they can begin removing the zeros and most probably won’t until early 2027. Then will we still have to wait till June for the dismantling of the Iranian factions? I doubt that Iran will last much longer past mid-terms in the USA. What will Hezbollah do then to support themselves?

All the other news is very good. It shows progress. It may be not what we wanted to hear but banking reforms are essential to cleaning up the structure.

We know the fundamentals of what has to be accomplished to prevent much of the fraud and corruption still with the dollars. How can you ship plane loads of dollars into a country to meet their budget and then expect no corruption with all this paper currency around. So, this all has to change in the future too.

Again, I will say what if Iraq could sell its oil for dinars? Would this not force the international market to demand dinars? Would the US ever allow this or do they maintain the dollar dependency as leverage with Iraq? When can they finally end this necessity to have this leverage over Iraq? Is Al-Zaidi going to be their savior?

These are all questions closely related to see our RV. I am not saying that all these events must occur because remember Dr Shabibi was going to reinstate the dinar way back in 2013 and none of these banking reforms were in place nor any of these other measures done. So, anything can happen for these issues as long as SECRITY and STABILITY are achieved. We have been told over and over again these are the two main ingredients necessary for the reinstatement.

Now let me pose some questions in this regard:

Do you believe Iraq is more secure with terrorist factions occupying Iraq i.e. Hezbollah.

Do you believe the CBI will ever combat the parallel market to the point of making the two rates equal (parallel vs official CBI rate) ? Remember the parallel rate can be 2% below or above the official rate as acceptable by the IMF. So, we know it is recognized already they can most probably not be equal.

Do you believe the conflict with Iran is close to completed?

Remember we are dealing with Iraq and so things could change suddenly. There is also much more progress than what we read in the news. We don’t need a ‘perfect’ Iraq to have a reinstatement. Only to follow ‘the plan’ and get enough security and stability to attract investors to grow the economy. Remember that in 2013 ISIS had not yet attacked Iraq. That did not happen until 2014.

I firmly believe statements I hear from the IMF and the CBI that Iraq is to be the ‘financial center’ for the middle east. I don’t see how they can do this with a 1320 rate. Do you see now why president Trump is paying so much attention to the country?

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PRAYER WORKS: As I have declared so many times before. It is our prayers that will help this investment come to reality sooner than later. They are working and we must continue. We must continue to pray and pray harder than before even. Are we willing to even make this little of a sacrifice for God to tell him what we desire?

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

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

Just the FACTS!

These prophecies are an important tool we have to lead us on our path. They are more important now 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 tell us also of things happening in the background that either the main stream news media does not know about or the crooked news media refuses to talk about. They do this to keep us in the dark to continue the Trump hating senario and for us to keep thinking that nothing is changing, thus Trump is not successful. But it is just the opposite happening. The proof is all around us if we look for it.

Prophetic Words from the prophets: Julie Green

“Martial Law Is Not That Far Off “

Go to the 13:49 mark on the video. Given on Sept 22, 2026.

How many times does God have to bring this news to us before we listen?

I am bringing this to you so you don’t freak out when it occurs and understand why this has to happen and what it is truly accomplishing. My guess is the democrats will

try something to rig the elections come November. We are very close.

They are VERY. VERY desperate people!

“The Wolf Pack Will Make A Move They Will Soon Regret “

Go to the 10:08 mark on the video. Given on Sept 25, 2026.

Again God talks about martial law and rounding up those for treason. This time is VERY near. Will it come just after the midterm elections?

If you recall God told us through Julie Green at least twice already that he is taking the oil along with the gold and silver out of the hands of the enemy. The oil will SHIFT from the enemy’s hands. The U.S. and Israel will be shifted the oil. Remember God said everything will shift. This is the time of shifting. What happens when you shake things up? They SHIFT! God says ‘what can be shaken will be shaken’. This includes all the developed countries and also Iraq.

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Fr. DON BOSCO EXPOSED THE DARK SECRET BEHIND ISLAM

I keep this one out here to view. Everyone should take the time to watch it. It will awaken you about the Muslim so-called religion (or should we call it for it is — a ‘cult‘.)

— 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’S 7 NEW ENERGY BREAKTHROUGHS ARE SHOCKING THE ENTIRE WORLD!

Why is the news media not talking more about these new energy sources? Is it because they hate president Trump so much that anything of progress or innovation is kept silent from the citizens? Simply put, they don’t want Trump’s administration to succeed.

A BATTLE IRAN DOES NOT WANT THE WORLD TO SEE

EUROPE IS ON THE VERGE OF COLLAPSE

7 European Countries on the Edge of Collapse: The Alarming Truth Europe Doesn’t Want You to Know

NEW TACTICS OF THE LEFT, EXTREMIST, DEMOCRAT LIBERALS

This is the only way they can get votes – just lie to the American people. What they do once elected is appalling. But you get what you vote for….

There is also news Leavitt may be joining FOX News. This could be the best thing that could happen to FOX.

THE GLOBAL DEBT CRISIS HAS BEGUN (WHY GOLD IS FALLING FIRST)

I was in the dentist not long ago and the nurse and doctor joked about how many scams there were about how to make money. They mentioned the Iraqi dinar and laughed. Then I mentioned silver and how silver has the potential to rise suddenly. They made a joke about it and pretended it was just another money-making scheme off the internet. Remember silver climbed from $25 an ounce to over $100 in a short time and then settled back to over $70. It recently climbed again over $100. Soon $100 will be the new norm. There is just too much going on financially to reset that silver at $300 an ounce cannot be a reality soon. This is how these metals work.

Am I telling you to buy silver? No, I do not give financial advice only tell you what I know from what I read. Of course, if you buy silver now you would have to wait for it to climb again and again and go through it process of ups and downs again until it settled to a new norm. You already missed the first phase. Will you miss the second?

AMERICA’S NEW INVENTION COULD END OIL FOREVER

THE LARGEST SINGLE OIL RESERVE EVER DISCOVERED IN THE UNITED STATES

THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT REASSURES MARKETS: THERE IS NO DECISION TO CHANGE THE CURRENCY OR REMOVE ZEROS.

A responsible government source confirmed on Wednesday that the Iraqi government is closely monitoring the slowdown in buying and selling activity in local markets and is working on approving a package of measures to stimulate the economy and protect the purchasing power of citizens.

The source said in a statement published by the official agency and followed by “Iraq Observer”, that “the current economic challenges are not limited to Iraq alone, but most countries in the region are facing them as a result of the ongoing regional tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz”, noting that “the government is seeking to address internal obstacles and stimulate commercial and productive activity, as well as facilitate the financing of productive projects and provide support to the private sector.”

Regarding what is being circulated about changing the national currency, the source explained that “proposing a change of currency or removing zeros does not mean approving it or starting to implement it immediately,” stressing that “the file is still in the initial discussion phase and no official decision has been made about it yet.”

The government source, through the statement, called on all citizens, merchants and business owners to “deal calmly with the news circulating on social media, and to rely on news and information only from official sources.”

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CURRENCY SPOKESPERSON DENIES DINAR DEVALUATION RUMORS AMID MARKET PANIC

At a glance

Market Spokesperson Jabar Goran clarified that changing the exchange rate is an exclusive constitutional power of the Central Bank of Iraq, not the Ministry of Finance.
Contacts within the Parliamentary Finance Committee confirmed that the proposal is entirely speculative and has not been drafted into any formal bill.
Goran labeled a devaluation as “suicidal,” warning it would devastate living standards.
Unverified reports originating from an Iraqi MP claiming a proposed devaluation from 132,000 to 150,000 IQD per $100 triggered a massive parallel market panic.

The Slemani Currency Exchange Market spokesperson warned that recent unverified rumors of an official dinar devaluation to 150,000 IQD per $100 are triggering severe parallel market panic and volatility, labeling any such policy move as a “suicidal decision” for the economy.

Key Statements and Focus Area

Currency Market spokesperson Jabar Goran stated that the instability in local exchange markets “was triggered by statements from an Iraqi Member of Parliament claiming that the Minister of Finance discussed adjusting the exchange rate—devaluing it from 132,000 dinars to 150,000 dinars [per $100].”
“This inherently created a highly negative reflection on the market and caused a massive panic. However, this proposal has neither become a draft bill nor has it been presented to the members of the Parliamentary Finance Committee,” Goran affirmed.
A currency trader told Channel8 that “any rumor circulated in the market—whether accurate or inaccurate, and whether it drives up demand or supply—directly impacts individuals and traders alike.”

Briefing reporters in Slemani on Monday, including Channel8, spokesperson Goran stated that according to the constitution and the regulations of the Central Bank of Iraq, “these powers reside exclusively with the Central Bank.”

He noted that decisions of this nature require comprehensive analysis by Central Bank experts, adding, “a decision like this is never made haphazardly.”

“This would be a suicidal decision,” he stressed, adding that it would create a severe negative impact on the market and drastically lower the citizens’ standard of living.

“In my personal opinion, this decision will not be implemented,” he reaffirmed.

The spokesperson highlighted that “at a time when customs tariffs have already been increased on the public due to the ASYCUDA system, coming along and devaluing the currency on top of that would ultimately have a devastating impact on people’s lives.”

Goran confirmed that according to sources within the Parliamentary Finance Committee and the Central Bank, the exchange rate adjustment remains entirely speculative and has not been drafted into a formal legislative proposal.

Answering questions regarding the motives behind the circulated reports, he said that “the intention of the parliamentarians who circulated this news is either to gauge the public’s reaction first or, in one way or another, to manipulate the market.”

He called on media outlets not to broadcast this news until the source has been officially verified.

Meanwhile, a currency trader noted that the market witnessed intense volatility as the dollar rate surged past 160,000 IQD before retracing to 159,000 IQD, warning that the instability will persist until the Central Bank officially refutes the devaluation rumors.

He further said that the ASYCUDA system fails to adequately facilitate trade by significantly delaying dollar allocations for merchants importing essential goods, forcing them to purchase dollars directly from the parallel market and thereby driving up demand.

FYI

The instability in the parallel market across the Kurdistan Region comes as Iraqi Parliamentary Finance Committee member Dilan Ghafoor revealed that the draft 2027 budget proposes setting the exchange rate at 150,000 IQD per $100.

Lawmaker Ghafoor explained that this fiscal measure, developed by the Ministry of Finance, aims to completely eliminate the gap between official and parallel trading figures by aligning both rates at the 150,000 dinar threshold.

She added that while a principal agreement has been included in the initial budget draft to inject an additional 20 trillion dinars into state revenues, the adjustment is not yet final as it still requires formal approval and votes from both the Council of Ministers and Parliament.

The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has not issued any official statement regarding the matter so far.

However, the apex bank has previously and repeatedly reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to maintaining the official exchange rate at 1,320 IQD per dollar without any alterations.

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AMERICAN MESSAGE TO THE BARZANI GOVERNMENT… WHAT DOES IT CONTAIN?

(Mnt Goat: So, first we get this article following closely by the next article from the Factions still remaining in Iraq and not disarming any time soon,” if ever, they claim”. This is one last desperate attempt by Iran to control Iraq now that the Islamic Revolution Jehad regime is falling apart.)

A responsible source in Sulaymaniyah province revealed on Tuesday the contents of an American message to the Kurdistan Regional Government, which he said included Washington’s options regarding the region’s status during the next phase.

The source told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “Masoud Barzani’s government received a message carried by US envoy Tom Barak, which included two options with no third alternative: the first is to integrate the region’s forces with the regular forces under the supervision of the federal government, and the second is to stop the financial aid provided by Washington to the regional government, in addition to stopping the air support provided to the Peshmerga forces and protecting the region’s airspace from external attacks.”

He indicated that “the US administration threatened dire consequences that the Barzani government might bear if the message’s contents were not implemented on the ground.”

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THE BRIGADES WILL BEGIN MONITORING IRAQI AIRSPACE TONIGHT AND THREATEN TO OVERTHROW THE GOVERNMENT AND CLOSE BORDER CROSSINGS.

The security official of Kataib Hezbollah, Abu Mujahid al-Assaf, considered September 30 an occasion to celebrate “the expulsion of the American and NATO occupation at the hands of the resistance fighters,” and the beginning of achieving full sovereignty in the country.

He warned Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi against bringing down his government by all means, and threatened to close the border crossings with neighboring countries if the air embargo on Iran continues.

He indicated that the Islamic resistance will begin monitoring Iraqi airspace to ensure that it is not violated by hostile aircraft, and will first warn and then work to shoot them down, according to him.

Obama brought the Americans back to Iraq in September 2014, and Trump withdrew them in September 2016. I do not believe Trump withdrew them. As we saw that he visited the troops in Kurdistan that Christmas time. Go figure more lies to bash Trump.

Although former US President Barack Obama continued to boast about withdrawing his forces from Iraq in 2011, he was forced, under intense pressure, especially from the Iraqi government, to begin redeploying troops to Iraq.

He announced this in a famous speech in the early hours of September 10, 2014, when ISIS artillery reached the outskirts of Erbil and continued its advance across Iraq. At that time, a major US contribution began in building an international coalition that provided fighter jet and artillery support, training, and advice throughout the war, which ended in the summer of 2017.

During this period, the number of US troops in Iraq reached 5,000, distributed across several bases throughout the country. With their withdrawal on Wednesday, their second deployment to Iraq will have lasted 4,491 days, or 12 years and 3.5 months.

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THE PEOPLE OF THE CAVE WILL ALSO BE WATCHING THE SKIES OF IRAQ: WE WILL STRIKE ANY AMERICAN AIRCRAFT STARTING TOMORROW.

(Mnt Goat: it says 10 points but only gives eight)

After Kataib Hezbollah announced that it had begun monitoring the skies over Iraq in search of American aircraft on Monday (September 28, 2026), the Ashab al-Kahf faction announced on Tuesday (September 29, 2026) that it would monitor any American aircraft or any similar ground movement and would respond to it.

In a statement, which was monitored by Network 964 , the faction outlined ten points explaining the withdrawal of the international coalition forces:

First: The issue of surrendering weapons is a delusion dreamt of by the weak, the humiliated, and the slaves of the dollar.

Second: Starting tomorrow night, any foreign presence, whether on land or in the air, will be met with a military response from us. This is a legitimate right guaranteed by international conventions to confront occupation.

Third: What the terrorist “Tom Barrack” dreams of, which is to remove Iraq from the arena of the axis of resistance, is a difficult goal and will not be achieved. We will continue to participate according to the policy of the axis, and according to what is required by the ongoing battle between right and wrong, as described by the religious authority.

Fourth: Any country that participates in any aggression against the Islamic Republic must evacuate all its military and economic interests, and some of them should expect a response at any time, in revenge for the martyrs of the Popular Mobilization Forces.

Fifth: In the near future, we will unveil our new weapon that will please our friends and infuriate our enemies.

Sixth: We affirm that we are not subject to any political or partisan entity, and that our close ideological connection is to the religious authority; and whoever wants us to hand over our weapons, let him bring us a written text from it that requires that.

Seventh: We clarify that any hand that reaches out to our fighters will be cut off, and we will use weapons to defend our weapons against anyone, and we will not accept any humiliation, conspiracy, or infringement on our weapons, our existence, or our legitimacy.

Eighth: The brothers, the leaders of the Popular Mobilization Forces, must confront the conspiracies being hatched in the military decision-making office to weaken the Popular Mobilization Forces and pressure them to leave the vulnerable areas. We do not rule out that there may be pressures from “Tom Barrack” and Saudi influence in this office, and the wise understand what we are saying.

It is a jihad… victory or martyrdom.

Peace, mercy and blessings of God be upon you.

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THE AMERICAN WITHDRAWAL FROM IRAQ: BETWEEN ILLUSION AND REALITY

One day later, on September 30, 2026, the withdrawal of the United States and international coalition forces from Iraq will reach its announced and final date. Thus, a military phase that has extended, in various forms, since 2003 will end, and the Iraqi state will enter a new phase in which it is supposed to bear greater responsibility for its security, its airspace, the pursuit of ISIS, and the protection of its institutions and borders.

But the problem begins precisely here, because the end of the foreign military presence does not necessarily mean the completion of sovereignty, and the departure of the forces does not automatically resolve the question of who possesses power, who decides to use it, and who has the ability to protect the state when it is threatened.

The official Iraqi discourse has treated September 30 as a moment of restoring sovereignty, a description that is politically understandable, but not sufficient from a strategic standpoint. Sovereignty is not merely the absence of foreign forces from the land, but rather the state’s ability to monopolize security and military decisions, protect its airspace, pursue armed groups outside its institutional structure, and prevent its territory from being used as a platform for others’ conflicts. Therefore, the day after the withdrawal will, in reality, be the most difficult test for the Iraqi state, not the end of the test.

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A MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT CALLS FOR THE REMOVAL OF CORRUPT FIGURES AND THE OPENING OF MAJOR CASES WITHOUT FAVORITISM.

Member of Parliament Abdul Hamza Al-Khafaji called on Wednesday for oversight and judicial bodies to open and activate major pending financial and administrative corruption cases, stressing the need to pursue the big fish of corruption and recover the looted funds away from any pressures or political settlements.

Al-Khafaji told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the current stage requires taking courageous and unconventional steps by the Integrity Commission and the Public Prosecution by immediately opening the huge files that witnessed the waste of billions in fictitious contracts and projects that affected vital and strategic sectors,” indicating that “financial corruption is no less dangerous than terrorism in undermining the pillars of the state and draining the people’s wealth.”

He added that “anti-corruption campaigns should not be limited to junior employees, but should reach the big bosses and influential parties who provided political cover for the waste of public money,” noting that “silence or procrastination in resolving these cases disrupts the development process and weakens public confidence in regulatory and executive institutions.”

Al-Khafaji stressed “the necessity of supporting the judiciary and investigative bodies to deter anyone who dares to infringe upon citizens’ rights and the country’s resources,” affirming that “the House of Representatives will firmly exercise its oversight role to ensure that those involved are exposed, brought to justice, and every dinar stolen from the state treasury is recovered.”

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AL-ZAYDI ANNOUNCES THE END OF THE INTERNATIONAL COALITION’S MISSION AND AFFIRMS: NO WEAPONS OUTSIDE THE LAW.

On Wednesday, Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ali Faleh al-Zaidi presided over the official ceremony marking Sovereignty Day and the end of the mission of the international coalition forces fighting ISIS in Iraq, in the presence of the coalition forces commander and leaders of various military branches and security formations.

In a speech delivered on the occasion, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces announced the official end of the mission of the international coalition to fight ISIS, proving that cooperation between friendly forces and friendly peoples has resulted in a victory over one of the darkest chapters of extremism and brutality in history.

He added: “ The uprising of our people alongside our armed forces was the starting point for a phase in which our forces reorganized their command systems, were able to mobilize resources, unify efforts, and seize the initiative. Friendly countries also extended a helping hand to Iraq in that decisive confrontation, and our armed forces successfully reorganized and rearmed themselves. ”

He continued: “Throughout the years of the war on terror, the Joint Operations Command has been the heart of coordination, and the mind that gathers information and carries out planning and leadership within a major national battle.”

He added: We extend our thanks and appreciation to all the friendly countries that participated in the international coalition, and to its leaders, officers, trainers and advisors who worked alongside our security forces.

He explained that the end of the international coalition’s mission does not mean the end of our battle with terrorism, but rather that Iraq is moving to a stage in which it assumes full responsibility for its security and stability, and the transfer of joint operations tasks to the office of the Commander- in-Chief of the Armed Forces embodies an institutional formula for managing this effort under the authority of the state and its supreme leadership.

He continued: A new phase has begun, characterized by Iraq’s sovereignty, the strength of its institutions, the readiness of its forces, the unity of its decision, and balanced partnerships with its friends. Security cooperation will remain an open path with friends from the international coalition and will be more effective and focused.

He explained: Cooperation will involve employing technology and digital techniques to serve the goals that support security and stability. The mission has ended in victory, and the responsibility for protecting this victory now rests on all of us.

He concluded his statement with, ”No weapons outside the umbrella of the law, and no power outside the institutions of the state, in accordance with what the constitution stipulates, what our wise leadership has called for , and what our people want.”

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A FACTION DESCRIBES THE SURRENDER OF WEAPONS AS “DELUSIONS” AND THREATENS TO TARGET COUNTRIES IN THE REGION.

The “Companions of the Cave” faction, in a statement issued on the occasion of the withdrawal of the international coalition forces from Iraq, asserted that the issue of handing over weapons is merely “illusions,” while also issuing a threat to the countries participating in striking Iran.

The faction said in a statement: “The issue of surrendering weapons is a delusion dreamt of by the weak, the humiliated, and the dollar slaves. Starting tonight, any foreign presence, whether on land or in the air, will witness a military response from us. This is a legitimate right guaranteed by international conventions to confront the occupation.”

He added that what Tom Barak dreams of, which is removing Iraq from the arena of the axis of resistance, is a difficult goal and will not be achieved. We will continue to participate according to the policy of the axis, and any country that participates in any aggression against the Islamic Republic must evacuate all its military and economic interests, and some of them should expect a response at any time, in revenge for the martyrs of the Popular Mobilization Forces.

He continued, ” In the near future, we will unveil our new weapon that will please our friends and anger our enemies. We affirm that we are not subject to any political or partisan authority, and that our close ideological connection is with the religious authority. Whoever wants us to hand over our weapon, let him bring us a written text from it that requires this.”

He added: The leaders of the Popular Mobilization Forces must confront the conspiracies being hatched in the military decision-making office to weaken the PMF and pressure them to leave the vulnerable areas. We do not rule out that there may be pressure from Tom Barrack and Saudi influence in this office.

The US Department of Defense, the Pentagon, announced this morning that the United States and its partners in the international coalition have officially concluded Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq.

Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ali Faleh al-Zaidi also sponsored the official ceremony on the occasion of Sovereignty Day and the end of the mission of the international coalition forces to fight ISIS in Iraq, and stressed that “there is no weapon outside the umbrella of the law, and no force outside the institutions of the state, in accordance with what the constitution stipulates and in accordance with what our wise religious authority called for and what our people want.”

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TWO WITHDRAWALS SEPARATED BY A RETURN: IRAQ FACES A TEST OF SECURITY AND WEAPONS.

In December 2011, the last American convoy crossed the Iraqi border into Kuwait, ending a military deployment that began with the invasion of Iraq. Nearly fifteen years later, Washington announced on Wednesday the end of another mission in the country, this time from Erbil Air Base, from which coalition forces and equipment departed.

Between the two departures, US forces returned to Iraq to fight ISIS, and their size and role changed, while the state’s ability to manage its security remained the most pressing question after the departure.

When President Barack Obama announced the withdrawal of his forces on October 21, 2011, there were about 39,000 American soldiers still in Iraq. In September 2024, when the plan to end the coalition mission, which was to be completed under President Donald Trump, was announced, the size of the declared American force was about 2,500 soldiers.

The two figures do not refer to the number of people who left on the last day of each withdrawal, as the 39,000 were what remained in 2011 from a much larger deployment leading to a complete withdrawal.

The difference in numbers reveals the difference in missions. Obama’s withdrawal came at the end of a war launched by the United States in 2003 to overthrow Saddam Hussein’s regime, while today Washington is ending its military role within a coalition that was formed after the fall of Mosul to ISIS in 2014.

In both cases, the withdrawal of the forces was preceded by the announcement of the end of their combat role, in 2010 in the first case, and at the end of 2021 in the second, when the coalition’s mission officially shifted to advising and assisting.

The deadline that Obama fulfilled was set before he took office. The security agreement concluded by President George Bush and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in 2008 stipulated the withdrawal of American forces by the end of 2011, and negotiations later faltered on keeping an additional force, especially regarding the legal protection of American military personnel.

In his speech announcing the withdrawal, Obama promised a normal relationship between two sovereign states and said that his country would continue to explore training and equipping Iraqi forces. However, the fall of Mosul less than three years later prompted Baghdad to request international military assistance, and American forces returned under the leadership of a new coalition.

The initial withdrawal alone is not enough to explain the rise of ISIS, as it was intertwined with Iraqi political and security crises and the war in Syria. Nevertheless, the return of troops in 2014 made the question of the capabilities of the Iraqi army and the continuation of intelligence support an inseparable part of any discussion of a subsequent American withdrawal.

The second withdrawal plan also began under a president who preceded the one completing it. In September 2024, the Joe Biden administration and the government of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani agreed to end the coalition’s military mission in Iraq by September 2025, while continuing to support operations against ISIS in Syria launched from Iraq until at least September 2026, depending on field conditions and consultations.

After the evacuation of coalition sites in federal areas, including Ain al-Asad base, according to the announcement by the Iraqi Supreme Military Committee last January, the sites in the Kurdistan Region remained the last stop.

A U.S. military official said most of the remaining troops would be redeployed to Jordan and other countries in the region, and that the equipment being moved included air defense systems.

The Pentagon announced today the end of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq, saying that the withdrawal of troops and equipment from the Erbil base represents the end of the coalition’s military mission in the country, but stressed that targeted training and intelligence support for Iraqi partners will continue, while Iraqi forces take the lead in operations aimed at securing the country and pursuing ISIS cells.

In Baghdad, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi celebrated the end of the mission in the presence of the coalition forces commander and Iraqi military leaders. He said that the end of the military coalition’s presence did not mean the end of the confrontation with terrorism, and pledged to continue security cooperation with the countries that participated in it.

Al-Zaidi had described September 30, during his meeting with the commander of the US Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, in August, as the deadline for departure. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth also confirmed, during his talks with the Prime Minister in Washington, his country’s commitment to implementing the 2024 understandings.

However, the end of the military mission inside Iraq does not end the international coalition as a framework for confronting ISIS. In an exclusive statement to Shafaq News at the end of August, a senior White House official spoke of reducing military operations and transitioning to a permanent bilateral security partnership.

The form of this partnership, particularly what Washington will provide in terms of training, information, maintenance and armament, remains subject to arrangements agreed upon by the two countries after the departure. The departure of the coalition forces remains separate from the presence of Turkish forces, as Baghdad and Ankara announced an agreement to gradually hand over the Bashiqa-Zilkan camp to the Iraqi government according to an agreed mechanism and timetable.

With the coalition’s departure, Baghdad’s attention is turning to the issue of weapons, which some factions have linked to the American withdrawal. MP Abu Turab al-Tamimi told Shafaq News Agency that the government can resolve the issue if the withdrawal is completed, and suggested that there are understandings with Washington that help it to do so, without providing details to prove this assessment.

On the other hand, a source within the coordination framework warned that setting a deadline could complicate negotiations with the faction leaders. The government’s deadline for restricting weapons does not end today. The plan presented by Al-Zaydi begins with the factions refraining from launching attacks for 90 days, followed by the process of handing over weapons, to be completed by June 30, 2027.

This leaves approximately nine months between the end of the coalition’s mission and the announced date for completing this file. Discussions about weapons are taking place in more than one direction. Al-Tamimi distinguished between two draft laws concerning the structure of the Popular Mobilization Forces and the service and retirement of its members, and the “sovereignty” proposal related to regulating the weapons of the factions and the mechanism for managing them in coordination with the Popular Mobilization Authority.

In response to Shafaq News, the US State Department said it supports al-Zaidi’s efforts to extend state authority and prevent attacks inside or from Iraq. Miles Caggins, the former military spokesman for the international coalition, believes that the agreement between Baghdad and Washington and the decline in ISIS’s ability to control territory paved the way for the withdrawal, along with the political pressure exerted by pro-Iranian parties to end the American presence.

According to his assessment, training, advice, and cooperation in the maintenance of F-16 fighter jets and C-130J aircraft can continue without a permanent deployment of US forces at Iraqi bases. Kagenz says Washington is not asking Iraq to close its borders with Iran, but wants to limit what he describes as Tehran’s influence within Iraqi institutions and the activities of armed groups supported by it.

He believes that bringing these groups under state control is more difficult than disarming them of their missiles and drones because they have political, economic, and social networks. He warned of potential American retaliation if attacks on American and international interests, or on the Kurdistan Region and neighboring countries, continue.

In the Kurdistan Region, the immediate concern is what will replace the coalition’s capabilities, and days before the withdrawal date, the head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Masoud Barzani, warned against a repeat of what followed the withdrawal of US forces in 2011.

In a television interview, he recalled the discussions from that year regarding the ability of Iraqi forces to protect the country, expressing his fear of a return to the scenario of ISIS’s rise, although he acknowledged the difference in current circumstances.

In contrast, the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani, stated in remarks republished by his office on September 27 that the withdrawal comes at a sensitive time and that leaving the region without defensive systems is a cause for concern. Today, he thanked the coalition countries, affirming the readiness of Iraqi forces and the Peshmerga to face the challenges after the mission’s conclusion.

Kurdish leader Sirwan Barzani also warned, in an interview with Reuters, of the impact of losing intelligence, logistical support and drones.

In contrast, the spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Major General Sabah al-Nu’man, said that Baghdad is close to obtaining air defense systems from South Korea, Turkey and the United States, as part of plans that include protecting the region’s airspace. In his speech today, Al-Zaidi linked the end of the coalition’s mission to Iraq assuming full responsibility for its security.

He said: “There is no weapon outside the umbrella of the law, and no power outside the institutions of the state.” His government will have until next June to implement the timetable it set for inventorying weapons, after the last coalition soldiers left their Iraqi bases.

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FOREIGN MINISTER: THE PLAN TO RESTRICT WEAPONS WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE COMING DAYS.

Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said that the government’s plan to restrict weapons will include specific timelines for implementation, noting that the deadline for its completion will be in June of next year.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ media office stated in a statement that “the Atlantic Council in the American capital, Washington, hosted on Wednesday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, in a dialogue session entitled ‘Iraq after September 30,’ moderated by Victoria Taylor, Director of the Iraq Initiative and the Syria Project at the Council.”

He added that “the dialogue addressed the latest political and security developments in Iraq and the region, the prospects for Iraqi-American relations, the future of security cooperation, and efforts to combat the ISIS terrorist organization.”

He continued: “He also discussed Iraq’s position on regional conflicts, the impact of sanctions imposed on Iran on Iraq and its economic relations, as well as the Iraqi government’s efforts to restrict weapons to the state and to deal with the issue of armed factions.”

In this context, the minister explained, according to the statement, that “the Iraqi government has prepared a draft plan to restrict weapons to the state, which is scheduled to be presented in the coming days, and will include specific timeframes for its implementation,” noting that “the Prime Minister announced that the final date for completing the plan will be in June of next year.”

He added that “the dialogue also touched on border security and developments in Syria and their repercussions on Iraqi national security, in addition to discussing opportunities to strengthen economic relations between Iraq and the United States, and encouraging American companies to invest in Iraq, which would contribute to expanding the prospects for economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.

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AL-HASNAWI: WE ARE READY TO PASS THE POPULAR MOBILIZATION FORCES LAW WITHOUT ANY COMPROMISES OR BARGAINING.

MP Mohammed al-Hassnawi, from the Rights Movement, confirmed the intention and determination to pass the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) law in Parliament, away from any political bargaining or compromises, after the government announced the completion of the law and placed the onus on Parliament.

Al-Hassnawi told Al-Maalouma, “The PMF law will be passed in Parliament, and it will absolutely not be allowed to become a bargaining chip or subject to political maneuvering, given that this group defended Iraq and protected its land and honor.”

He added, “Voting and passing the PMF law is not a favor or a gift from the Parliament to this large segment of society that has sacrificed for the nation. No one will be allowed to claim that passing this law is a charitable act towards the PMF.”

He explained that “the law will be passed in Parliament as soon as it arrives from the government, despite some dissenting voices that do not wish Iraq well and seek to keep its sovereignty incomplete,” noting that “there is a strong push to pass the PMF law and keep it out of the realm of political maneuvering.”

The Cabinet voted during its last session to approve the Popular Mobilization Forces Law in order to send it to the Council of Representatives for review, discussion, and legislation, after the government failed to pass the law during the previous parliamentary session. Iraqtravel guides

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COORDINATION FRAMEWORK: ENDING THE OCCUPATION IS A NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT, BUT SOVEREIGNTY IS INCOMPLETE WITHOUT LIBERATING THE ECONOMY.

Ali al-Zubaidi, a member of the Coordination Framework, affirmed on Wednesday that the evacuation of American forces and the end of their military presence represents a national achievement and a long-overdue entitlement, given the record of catastrophic crimes and violations committed by the occupation army since 2003. He stressed that the restoration of national sovereignty will remain incomplete unless the withdrawal is accompanied by ending the financial dependence on American hegemony and regaining full control over Iraqi airspace.

Al-Zubaidi told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the American presence was and still is the root cause and basis for the crises and setbacks that have plagued Iraq throughout the past two decades,” explaining that “Washington possesses a military destruction machine capable of overthrowing regimes by brute force, but it has proven a resounding failure and complete inability to manage the state, which has plunged the country into systematic chaos and enabled the occupation to exploit Iraqi airspace, along with the airspace of neighboring countries, to carry out repeated attacks against Iran in flagrant violation of international laws.”

He added that “the American military withdrawal is an urgent and deserved step, but it requires the government to complete the pillars of sovereignty by liberating the economic and financial decision from the restrictions and hegemony of the American Federal Reserve,” noting that “talk of the return of sectarian conflict or the outbreak of a civil war after the departure of the occupier is nothing but misleading promotion and a losing bet that is refuted by the reality of the cohesion and coexistence of the established mujahideen and intermarriage among all segments of the Iraqi people, and that any tensions that may arise are limited to narrow political squabbles and conflicts only.”

Earlier, Mu’in al-Kadhim, a member of the Coordination Framework and former MP, affirmed that the Islamic Resistance in Iraq played the largest and most fundamental role in forcing the American occupation forces to leave Iraqi territory, emphasizing the rejection of any attempts to maintain foreign forces under any name or new pretext.

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FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT ON “EVERY DINAR” IN IRAQ… THE ALLOCATIONS AUTHORITY REVEALS MECHANISMS FOR MONITORING FUNDS.

The Federal Revenue Allocation Monitoring Authority confirmed today, Saturday, that the flow of funds in the Iraqi treasury is subject to continuous monitoring and supervision, starting from their allocation to the stages of disbursement and utilization.

The head of the authority, Susan Abdullah, stated in a statement followed by the news agency that the authority plays a role of “early warning against corruption” by monitoring allocations and overseeing the funding provided by the Ministry of Finance to ministries and provinces, in addition to tracking the expenditures of funds and verifying sources of federal revenues.

Abdullah clarified that the authority has identified several corruption files and referred them to the competent bodies, including the Integrity Commission, the judiciary, and the Board of Supreme Audit. She emphasized that the authority’s work does not conflict with the tasks of the Board of Supreme Audit, but rather comes within the framework of integration among oversight institutions, confirming that the authority monitors funds before they are disbursed and also oversees their usage after disbursement.

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MP: THE 2027 BUDGET WILL BE SENT THIS MONTH AND APPROVED BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR

Member of Parliament Mohammed Al-Moussawi revealed on Saturday the expected date for sending the proposed federal general budget law for 2027 to Parliament, stressing that there is a governmental and parliamentary trend to reduce expenditures and activate the productive sectors.

Al-Moussawi told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the Council of Ministers will send the proposed 2027 budget law to the House of Representatives during this month,” explaining that “the Parliamentary Finance Committee will immediately begin studying the budget and reviewing all its items upon its arrival so that it can be submitted for discussion and voting at the beginning of the tenth month.”

He added that “next year’s budget will be significantly different from its predecessors, as it will focus primarily on development programs and activating the productive sectors in the country, as well as reducing many unnecessary government spending items,” predicting that “the House of Representatives will pass the budget and vote on it definitively before the start of the new year.”

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IRAQ IS THE THIRD LARGEST ARAB COUNTRY IN TERMS OF GOLD HOLDINGS DURING THE MONTH.

Data from the World Gold Council for September 2026 showed that the total gold reserves of the Arab countries listed in the table of the top 100 holders amounted to 1,649.1 tons. Businessnews alerts

Saudi Arabia topped the list of Arab countries with reserves of 323.1 tons, followed by Lebanon with 286.8 tons, then Iraq with 175.6 tons, Algeria with 173.6 tons, and Libya with 146.7 tons.

The list also included Egypt with 129.7 tons, Qatar with 116.2 tons, Kuwait with 79 tons, Jordan with 77.8 tons, the UAE with 74.5 tons, Syria with 25.8 tons, Morocco with 22.1 tons, Tunisia with 6.8 tons, Oman with 6.7 tons, and Bahrain with 4.7 tons.

The total gold reserves of all countries and entities listed in the table of the top 100 holders amounted to approximately 36,478 tons, with the holdings of Arab countries, amounting to 1,649.1 tons, constituting approximately 4.52% of the total gold listed in the table.

The World Gold Council’s table includes the top 100 gold holders, and in addition to countries, it includes some official institutions. The Council’s data shows that the data sources include central banks, the International Monetary Fund, and other official sources.

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AL-ZARKOUSHI: FOUR NAMES ARE ON THE TABLE FOR DECIDING THE MINISTRIES OF INTERIOR AND DEFENSE… AND THE DECISION AWAITS CONSENSUS AND VOTING.

Member of the Coordination Framework, Abdul Samad al-Zarkoushi, confirmed on Friday that four names have been put forward as candidates for the Ministries of Interior and Defense, noting that the final selection of candidates will be made through political consensus and a vote in Parliament.

Al-Zarkoushi explained to Al-Maalouma that “the Ministries of Interior and Defense are important sovereign security ministries, and they shape the management of the security file in the country in general.”

He added that “four names have been put forward so far for the two ministries, including three high-ranking officers, and it is not possible at this time to definitively say who will head each ministry, as the matter is subject to political agreement and the presentation of names to Parliament.”

He indicated that “all signs point to the remaining ministerial portfolios in Ali al-Zaidi’s government being finalized in the coming days, given the intensified meetings scheduled for next week.”

He pointed out that “the intensified meetings may pave the way for scheduling a parliamentary session to proceed with presenting and finalizing the names of candidates for the nine remaining ministerial portfolios, particularly the Ministries of Interior and Defense.”

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AL-KHAFAJI TOLD: THE CABINET WILL BE FINALIZED AND VOTED ON NEXT THURSDAY.

Member of Parliament Miqdad al-Khafaji predicted that the cabinet formation process would be finalized and voted on in Parliament next Thursday.

Al-Khafaji told Al-Mada in an exclusive interview that “the end of this week will be the expected date for finalizing the cabinet and voting on it.” Regarding the most prominent candidates, he explained that several names were put forward during the negotiations, but none of them has been definitively decided yet, noting that an agreement has been reached on most of the names put forward.

(Mnt Goat: I have lost track of how many times they have told us this already…lol..lol..lol.. ☹)

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IRAQ PROPOSES MAJOR DINAR DEVALUATION IN 2027 BUDGET

At a Glance

The draft 2027 budget proposes setting the official exchange rate at 150,000 IQD per $100 to eliminate the gap with the parallel market.
MP Dilan Ghafoor said fixing the dollar rate at this level is projected to inject an additional 20 trillion dinars into national revenues, bringing the total estimated budget to 218 trillion dinars.
The draft bill benchmarks the budget on an estimated crude oil price of $58 per barrel.
While public employee salaries are secured in the draft, other KRG demands remain unresolved.

Iraqi Parliamentary Finance Committee member Dilan Ghafoor, quoting Minister of Finance Faleh al-Sari, stated that the value of $100 has been set at 150,000 dinars in the draft 2027 budget, adding that there are numerous unresolved issues regarding the rights of the Kurdistan Region in the draft bill.

Key Statements and Focus Area

MP Dilan Ghafoor told Channel8 that according to the decision, the gap between the official exchange rate and the parallel market rate will be eliminated.
Ghafoor noted that the committee’s meeting with the Finance Minister was dedicated entirely to gathering comprehensive details on the draft budget bill, emphasizing that the dollar exchange rate was discussed as one of the most critical aspects of the budget.

Speaking to Channel8, Lawmaker Ghafoor said that if the decision is implemented, both the parallel market rate and the official government rate will align at 150,000 dinars.

She stressed that fixing the dollar rate at 150,000 dinars will inject an additional 20 trillion dinars into the budget revenue.

Ghafoor also clarified that the approval and vote of the Council of Ministers and Parliament are required; although the Ministry of Finance has thoroughly studied the matter, “it does not mean this is a final decision. Principal agreement, however, is included in the draft.”

The lawmaker confirmed that the total estimated draft budget will reach 218 trillion dinars. The Next year’s draft budget is estimated at 200 to 240 trillion dinars, with the Kurdistan Region requesting roughly 29 trillion dinars.

This proposed allocation is intended to cover KRG public employee salaries, job promotions, new hires, and the permanent integration of contract teachers and civil servants.

Ghafoor highlighted that, thus far, only the salaries of the Kurdistan Region’s public employees have been secured in the draft budget, adding that all other demands from the Kurdistan Region remain under discussion, with no guarantees provided yet.

She underlined that it is critical for the Kurdistan delegation to remain continuously engaged in Baghdad at this stage to resolve outstanding budget issues with the Iraqi government and effectively lobby for its interests.

While the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has historically resisted shifting its formal baseline from the 1,300 to 1,320 range to protect domestic purchasing power, intense pressure from the Ministry of Finance may force the bank to administer this shift.

If the draft budget passes, the administrative realignment will allow the ministry to convert oil dollars into a higher volume of local currency, though financial experts warn it could cause an immediate spike in consumer inflation and drive parallel market rates past 160,000 dinars per $100.

Concurrently, the draft 2027 general budget law is under evaluation by the Iraqi Cabinet and is slated for official submission to parliament by mid-month.

The Kurdistan Regional Government is demanding a full 14.14% share of the 2027 federal budget, calculated using recent census data to expand funding beyond public salaries into regional investment and infrastructure projects.

(Mnt Goat: I can tell everyone that this shift to 150,000 dinar per 100 dollars is NOT going to change the parallel market. The parallel market will only shift along with it and this move may bring the parallel market even higher at upwards of 160,000 to 175,000 to dangerous levels. There is only one (1) way for certain to deal with the parallel market and that is to eliminate not let it exist any longer. This can only be done by repegging to a basket of currencies and getting off the sole peg top the dollar. But they can’t make this repeg until they go back to FOREX. Do you see the process? Why don’t they just do it? Well….. first they have to remove the zeros. Also by repegging the rate of the dinar is set to rise significantly.)

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AN ECONOMIST ACCUSES “INFLUENTIAL PARTIES” OF FABRICATING THE DOLLAR CRISIS AND CALLS ON THE CENTRAL BANK TO INTERVENE URGENTLY.

On Saturday, economist Abdul Rahman Al-Mashhadani accused influential parties of fabricating the current rise in dollar exchange rates in local markets, explaining that the goal of this rise is to achieve exorbitant profits for specific banks that are not subject to sanctions.

Al-Mashhadani told Al-Maalouma that “the local market is witnessing clear confusion due to the unjustified rise in exchange rates,” calling on the Central Bank of Iraq to “conduct a real and urgent review of the monetary policy mechanisms currently in place.”

He added that “it has become necessary for the Central Bank to intervene immediately and inject sufficient quantities of foreign currency (dollars) to save the market and curb speculators,” while warning of “the continued rise in exchange rates and the worsening of the crisis if the situation remains as it is without radical solutions.”

Economist Dirgham Muhammad Ali had previously confirmed to Al-Maalomah that the main reason behind the rise in the dollar exchange rate was related to the withdrawal of Al-Taif Bank, which is a major official gateway for dollars entering the country through the Western Union network.

(Mnt Goat: Yes, we witness that there is always a reason behind any rise. Then they do a knee-jerk recation and always want to raise the official rate to some crazy rate. Simply put the CBI is NOT going to go a long with it. They haven’t in the past and will not now.)

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A PARALLEL ECONOMY OPERATING OUTSIDE THE SYSTEM… AL-ZAYDI BEGINS A LONG JOURNEY TO REGULATE THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND THE LABOR MARKET.

The Al-Zaidi government is moving to reorganize one of the largest economic blocs that has operated for decades outside the formal economy. This involves developing a national strategy for transitioning to the formal economy, aiming to broaden the private sector and bring hundreds of thousands of businesses, projects, and workers into the formal registration, social security, financing, and market system.

The figures reveal the scale of the challenge facing this transformation. The latest national labor force survey showed that 66.6% of all workers in Iraq are employed in the informal sector, while approximately 54.8% of the total workforce is employed within the informal sector. Another study, conducted jointly by the Ministry of Planning and the United Nations Development Programme, indicated that around 80% of the Iraqi private sector operates informally.

The most recent step in this process began with the formation of the National Steering Committee for the Transition to the Formal Economy. At its first meeting last August, the committee approved a roadmap for developing the national strategy. Subsequently, in early September, the first national workshop was held in Baghdad, with the participation of 39 representatives from government institutions, employers, workers, and experts from the International Labour Organization.

The committee includes the Ministries of Planning, Labor, Trade, Finance, Industry, Agriculture, and Reconstruction, along with the Central Bank, the Statistics Authority, the Private Sector Development Council, and federations of chambers of commerce, industries, and trade unions. Its aim is to address the informal economy as a complex economic, financial, and social issue, rather than simply a process of registering companies and workers.

In practice, informal employment means that a large segment of the Iraqi population works without adequate social security or formal employment arrangements. The International Labour Organization estimated in 2024 that there were more than five million workers without social security coverage, in addition to hundreds of thousands of private sector companies operating informally.

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KURDISTAN MERGES 94 GOVERNMENT BANKS INTO NATIONAL BANK

You can find the entire article here: link This is just snippet.

At a Glance

The Kurdistan Region is consolidating 94 government banks as part of a wider banking sector restructuring.
Only four banks will remain in central Slemani during the current phase of the merger.
The National Bank is expected to eventually bring the remaining government banking operations under one institution.
Authorities aim to complete the merger and accounting procedures across Slemani by the end of 2026.

The Kurdistan Region is undertaking a major restructuring of its government banking system, with dozens of state banks being consolidated ahead of the planned expansion of the National Bank.

Key Statements and Focus Area

Slemani Consolidation: “We are continuing the process of integrating and merging the banks. Only the banks of Bakhan, Azmar, Slemani, and Tanjaro will remain in central Slemani.” — Hersh Tahir, Director of Slemani Bank 1, to Channel8.
Completion Timeline: “The committee expects the entire bank and accounting-unit merger process across Slemani Governorate to be finalized by the end of this year.” — Zmnako Mahmood, Member of the Inspection Board for Private and Public Banks, to Channel8.
Focus Area: The restructuring is designed to consolidate government banking operations under the National Bank while reorganizing accounts, debts, and surplus staff.

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

Just the FACTS!

Disclaimer: All information in this newsletter is not intended for investment decisions / purposes. Mnt Goat is not a financial analyst, planner, banker, attorney or associated in any role with giving out professional investment advice.

Auf Wiedersehen

Much love to ya all,

Mnt Goat

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Shawn Matheson says:

April 1, 2026 at 12:19 pm

looking good for a 2028 RV!!

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1. mweb2007 says:
  
  April 17, 2026 at 1:49 pm
  
  2026.
  
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ashleypikes says:

April 1, 2026 at 12:32 pm

Trump is being led by the nose by Sudani, who is loyal to Iran, an hates Israel. Sudani will never have or take control of the militias in Iraq. Maybe 2027.

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1. mweb2007 says:
  
  April 23, 2026 at 8:28 pm
  
  Trump is a world class chess champion. No one leads Trump by the nose. LOL
  
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Ric Pepe says:

April 1, 2026 at 1:03 pm

My opinion is in agreement that nothing happens until the “Iran Action” is over. Thanks to the US efforts, it appears that the military capabilities of Iran have been reduced to nothing more than harassing one off strikes. Iran has no formal Air Force, Air Defense System, Navy, and is a leaderless political and military organization. Bahj and Red Guard are ineffectual, leaderless, and without weapon flow, rife with desertion. My belief is that the Maliki-Sudani issue was a convenient covering delay until the “war” could be prosecuted and goals completed. An ancillary result of this ‘war’ is the adjacent elimination of the Iranian paramilitary organizations with Iraq. A new and effective government, parliament, presidency, and prime minister could not be established until elimination of the Iranian threat both outside of and within Iraq. Again, nothing happens until the Iranian action is over.

Shortly after this action culminates, maybe announced tonight, Iraq appoints a new President, selects the new Prime Minister, and reconstitutes the Parliament. When settled in with this new government, we will see the delete the zero project, and the RI and movement to the Fx. A good completion date, will be sometime in May.

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wciappetta says:

April 2, 2026 at 7:13 am

Pay attention to the third option, the QE option. This is not talking about printing currency in this case. Governments do not use the phrase quantitative easing” in a country like Iraq unless they’re signaling a structural monetary shift. QE is not a normal budget‑gap tool in a commodity‑backed, reserve‑heavy, cash‑dominant economy. It’s a transition mechanism. Not a full announcement, but absolutely a monetary‑architecture signal, and it’s stronger than it looks at first glance.

Advisor to the Prime Minister: A three-pronged plan to secure salaries in light of global challenges

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The Financial Advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, confirmed on Tuesday that the current policy ensures the continuation of salaries and social welfare grants, and while identifying 3 main sources to ensure the sustainability of salaries and social spending, he indicated that Iraq is capable of facing global financial and economic shocks efficiently and effectively.To receive more news, subscribe to our Telegram channel

Saleh told the Iraqi News Agency (WAA): “The sustainability of the monthly expenses of salaries, wages, pensions and social welfare allocations, in light of the current economic challenges and global fluctuations due to geopolitical risks, is a top priority, and relies on three main sources of revenues that ensure the protection of the living and social stability of citizens on a regular monthly basis.”

“The first source is to maximize non-oil revenues, as the liquidity of the collection of these revenues is ensured by intensifying the electronic means of payment, which enhances the state’s own financial resources and reduces total dependence on oil revenues,” he said.

“The second source is the expansion of the export base of crude oil and petroleum products, and this policy includes the use of traditional channels for export whenever possible, including land and sea transport through neighboring countries, in accordance with the current global oil prices, which have witnessed an increase of nearly 70% compared to their levels before the outbreak of tensions in the Gulf region and the Middle East,” Saleh added, pointing out that “this expansion of exports, in light of the high prices of crude oil, contributes to enhancing the revenues necessary to cover social spending and ensure stability Local market”.

“The third source of revenue is the adoption of a pattern of quantitative easing policies, through monetary and fiscal coordination, where coordination between monetary policy and fiscal policy is intensified, which is supported by efficient foreign monetary reserves, to ensure the stability of the national economy and the sustainability of public social spending, including the payment of salaries, pensions and social welfare allocations without any interruption,” he said.

“The continuation of these integrated policies ensures the protection of monthly employment income, enhances economic and social stability in the country, and makes Iraq able to face global financial and economic shocks efficiently and effectively,” Saleh concluded.

Advisor to the Prime Minister: A three-pronged plan to secure salaries in light of global challenges » Iraqi News Agency (WAA)

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wciappetta says:

April 2, 2026 at 9:46 am
Allow me to expand upon the idea above:

1. “Quantitative easing” in Iraq does not mean Western‑style bond buying

In a dollarized, cash‑heavy, reserve‑backed economy like Iraq, QE cannot mean:
- expanding the monetary base
- purchasing government securities
- injecting new liquidity
Iraq doesn’t operate that system.

So, when the advisor uses the phrase “adoption of a pattern of quantitative easing policies”, he is not talking about printing money. He is talking about a liquidity‑injection event that does not increase debt — which is exactly what a redenomination + cash‑absorption cycle accomplishes.

2. The “third source of revenue” is not revenue — it’s a monetary‑architecture shift

The text frames it as a revenue source, which is the tell. A currency restructure produces “revenue” in three ways:

A. Hoarded cash returns to banks

This is the big one. The delete‑the‑zeros project forces:
- mattress cash
- black‑market stockpiles
- unreported business cash
- informal‑sector liquidity
…to return to the banking system.

That is a massive liquidity injection without borrowing, taxation, or printing.

B. Seigniorage efficiency increases

New note structure = lower printing cost + higher velocity.

C. Parallel‑market leakage collapses

Once the old notes expire, the informal FX channels lose their fuel.

This is why the advisor dares to call it a “source of revenue.” It’s not revenue in the budgetary sense — it’s monetary recapture.

3. The key phrase: “supported by efficient foreign monetary reserves”

This is the part that ties it directly to a currency‑unit change. The report states that QE‑style coordination is:

“supported by efficient foreign monetary reserves”

Foreign reserves are only relevant to QE in Iraq when:
- defending a new exchange structure
- stabilizing a redenomination
- managing the transition window
- absorbing volatility during note replacement
This is classic pre‑restructure language.

4. Why this matches the delete‑the‑zeros project specifically

The delete‑the‑zeros project has four operational goals:
1. Pull hoarded cash into banks
2. Reset the note structure
3. Improve monetary transmission
4. Reduce cash‑based leakage and smuggling
The advisor’s third source describes:
- monetary–fiscal coordination
- liquidity stabilization
- reliance on foreign reserves
- sustainability of salaries
- protection against shocks
That is the redenomination playbook.

5. The advisor is giving the public the “soft announcement”

He cannot say:

“We are preparing to delete the zeros.”

So he says:

“quantitative easing policies… supported by foreign reserves… ensuring stability and sustainability of salaries”

This is the exact language governments use when they are:
- preparing the public
- normalizing the concept
- signaling readiness
- framing the restructure as a stability tool
He’s not talking about printing money. He’s talking about recapturing liquidity through currency architecture.

Bottom line

Yes — the third option is a direct reference to the currency‑restructure mechanism, specifically:
- delete‑the‑zeros
- forced return of hoarded cash
- banking‑system liquidity flush
- monetary‑fiscal coordination
- reserve‑backed transition stability
It’s not explicit, but it’s unmistakably the same architecture we’ve been tracking.

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1. JohnnyMac says:
  
  April 12, 2026 at 6:54 pm
  
  Saleh’s “QE” mentions caught my eye, too. I’ve thought about “QE in Iraq” a great deal but I couldn’t make it make sense — until I read these remarks from wciapetta! Saleh could only be referring to a reval-and-redenomination architectural event. Thanks for this important contribution!
  
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ashleypikes says:

April 2, 2026 at 11:43 am

Thank you MG. Whatever Trump does to Iran, it will stop short of doing the job as the Bible says Iran aligns with Turkey and Russia and others in the the Ezekiel 38-39 battle against Israel, which God intervenes on behalf of Israel, that said. This is a long process in Iraq that maybe takes a couple of years. One thing I have learned is short term solutions take several months to happen I Iraq. You hit all the points right on the money, we wait!

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quadrant318232b96ca says:

April 3, 2026 at 10:43 am

Hey mtn Goat,

Another post by RK claims the people the US dealing with are not running the country so do not have ability to actually negotiate effectively. He says the Iranian militia in Iraq has returned to Iran and is filling the leadership gap. Could this be the removal of the PMS (or whatever they are called)?

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1. Mnt Goat says:
  
  April 4, 2026 at 12:49 am
  
  If you recall more than 6 months ago I talked about having a war with Iran and how it would
  probably necessitate the need for some of the PMF in Iraq to go back to Iran to protect Iran. Remember
  that most of these men were conscripted into service and just want to go back home just as you
  would too if in a foreign country. They have homes and families to go back to. Most actually want peace.
  
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Roger Brunstad says:

April 6, 2026 at 4:50 am

Al-Moussawi pointed out that “April 11 is the date of the election session of the President of the Republic and the quorum will be achieved according to the signatures of the deputies collected, which numbered 230 signatures, with the possibility of the Democratic Party deputies not attending,” pointing out that “most of the forces of the framework are going to vote in favor of the candidate of the National Union.”

Regarding the Prime Minister’ship, Al-Moussawi said that “the coordination framework is not with Nuri Al-Maliki or Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, but the establishment of mechanisms for the selection of candidates, based on national acceptability, non-controversy and acceptance of the religious authority and the international community,” stressing that “our position is firm with the decision of the framework to proceed with the vote on the candidate of the prime minister regardless of participation in the government or not.”

Euphrates News April 5 2026

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ashleypikes says:

April 7, 2026 at 10:48 pm

Biblically we will stop short of what should be done, but will be done later in the Ezekiel 38-39 war by God protecting His beloved people. As far as Iraq goes no one knows, 2026 is very doubtful.

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1. Raymond Richardson says:
  
  April 10, 2026 at 10:19 pm
  
  I also believe things will happen Biblically, but not how you are thinking.
  And God will protect His people all right, but His people aren’t the Jews
  of today. The zionist Israelies & most other Jews are not true Semitic, nor
  do they have a blood connection to the Israelites of the Bible.
  They are descended from converts to the Babylonian talmudic religion of
  Judaism, dating mostly back to the 8th century AD. They are a mongrelized
  mixed race group of Asiatic Khazar turks, the Asiatic gypsies of the silk road
  to China lands. They historically made their living by bushwacking European
  merchants & traders coming back from the east with caravans loaded with
  goods they were bringing back to sell in Europe. These transient gypsies
  would murder the travelers, assume their identity, and continue on with the
  stolen goods. It seems they still are carrying out the identity theft they got
  proficient in by perpetuating this lie that they are “God’s chosen”…. its time
  that the world, especially gullible American Christians, realize these aren’t
  the Israelites of the Bible & stop supporting them.
  
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Randy Vorce says:

April 8, 2026 at 8:23 am

It has been 20 years with no major improvement as compared to Europe post WW2. The answer? Islam and the islamic mindset of fraud, bribes, lies, hate and tribalism. Europe was primarily Christian with the Christian mindset – Love, help, kindness with almost everyone working toward a common goal (not domination with death to those who have opposing viewpoints).

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Richard Carmer says:

April 8, 2026 at 2:03 pm

The president is named on the 11th, then they have 30 days to name the PM. Probably 60 days or more later, they might get done arguing over the PM and name him. A couple more billion dollars stolen and almost another year wasted. Unless Maliki is held accountable and swinging from a rope, I see nothing happening except more wealth being stolen. The corrupt have too big of a hold on their government in Iraq as does the government her in the USA. I pray that I am wrong but the can keeps getting kicked with no end in sight.

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Roger Brunstad says:

April 9, 2026 at 2:42 pm

#BREAKING: Iraq’s Parliament will hold a session on Saturday to elect the country’s next president, as planned.

Zoom News April 9, 2026

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According to news from Kurdistan today April 9, they have still not decided who will be the president candidate. Let´s hope they will provide a candidate before the parliament session on Saturday. If not they will adjourn the session.

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Roger Brunstad says:

April 10, 2026 at 6:40 am

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Farhad Atroushi, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP)-affiliated deputy speaker of the Iraqi parliament, on Friday expressed his “disapproval” of the agenda for the legislature’s upcoming session scheduled for Saturday to elect Iraq’s next president, citing the lack of “national consensus on a candidate” for the post traditionally held by the Kurds.

In a statement, Atroushi said, “Starting from our national responsibility and our keenness to ensure the stability of the political process and the democratic path in the country, we announce our disapproval of the agenda for the session on Saturday, April 11, dedicated to electing the President of the Republic of Iraq.”

He attributed the move to “the absence of national and political consensus regarding electoral entitlements,” urging “our partners among the political leaders to allow for further understanding and serious dialogue” to “transcend differences and reach a national consensus on a presidential candidate who enjoys broad national acceptance, far from the policy of imposing a fait accompli.”

Atroushi’s remarks come after President Masoud Barzani, leader of the KDP, warned on Saturday that rushing to elect a president could lead to “counterproductive” results and “deeper divisions,” stressing the need for further consultations among political components.

“We believe that the current call for a parliamentary session to elect the President of the Republic, and subsequently appoint the prime minister, requires further consultation,” the preeminent Kurdish leader said.

Rudaw English April 10, 2026

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wader59 says:

April 10, 2026 at 3:34 pm

It could take years to clear Iraq of Iraian forces. What hope do we have of any reinstatement any time soon, even after we leave Iran?

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ashleypikes says:

April 10, 2026 at 3:41 pm

Sudani an Alaq both must go, can you not see it!

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jeffandbeckyrogers says:

April 11, 2026 at 11:02 pm

I have been invested in the iqd since 2010 and always believed in it. Chat gpt is around now and I have input everything I have ever learned about the iqd and it’s revaluation. Chat gpt has destroyed my confidence in this investment. I would like to know if you have ever debated Chat gpt on our investment and what do you know that Chat gpt doesn’t know because Chat gpt has stumped me and shook my confidence on any significant or decent return on investment.

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1. Mnt Goat says:
  
  April 14, 2026 at 8:54 am
  
  I do not debate anyone who is ignorant enough to think this investment of the Iraqi dinar is not real and will reinstate soon.
  Sorry.
  
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  1. mweb2007 says:
    
    April 14, 2026 at 9:42 am
    
    I love your answer.
    
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    April 14, 2026 at 11:19 am
    
    that’s a cop-out. I do believe and have a lot invested. I have followed you forever. My concern is what chat gpt says about the M1 money supply. Yes, I know they have decreased that, but chat also says they still can’t revalue to a significant number. You aren’t debating me, you are answering the concerns that ai responds to when you input anything into ai. Answers to ai, that’s all.
    
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  3. Mnt Goat says:
    
    April 15, 2026 at 8:39 am
    
    Gutten Tag, I am not going to debate some idiot’s opinions, sorry!
    This site is about FACTS and I show you the FACTS in writing,
    their words (from Iraq) not mine….
    
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  4. mweb2007 says:
    
    April 15, 2026 at 8:57 am
    
    I love it when you answer some of these comments.
    
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  5. mweb2007 says:
    
    April 15, 2026 at 8:59 am
    
    Sometimes ai is the devil’s tool. Sometimes it is not. You are given free will to determine when it is and when it is not.
    
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2. ashleypikes says:
  
  April 14, 2026 at 9:51 am
  
  Dear Rogers, having been in this investment as long as you, one thing I can attest to an proven by all gurus is just when you think we are there we aren’t. Yes the formation of the new iraqi govt sounds promising I keep wondering what delay there will be after the formation. As far as chat gpt depends how much you want to swallow. Till you have the deposit slip in your hand relax remember this is a highly speculative investment there were never any guarantees. We wait.
  
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3. thegraphixmod says:
  
  April 14, 2026 at 2:49 pm
  
  agree! But… God forbid you question the validity of the investment! I’ve been in this thing as long as you and I have strong doubts about it. Excoriating people for questioning has always turned me off. You have every right to ask or express doubts. After all, nothing has happened! Period! There’s your proof and reason to doubt. Sorry but it boils down to that! it has not RV’d and claiming we’re close every December is getting tiresome.
  
  I get notifications for miltiaman’s videos, and every so often check this newsletter but I gave up following it as closely as I used to. Iraq is dysfunctional as ever and at this point I’d be shocked if it happened. Sorry, not sorry!
  
  and lastly, if we can’t express frustration about 16 years of waiting then what’s the point?
  
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JohnnyMac says:

April 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm

It seems they elected a President at yesterday’s session but stopped there. No Prime Minister proposed, yet.

https://www.newarab.com/news/maliki-sidelined-after-election-new-iraqi-president

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Richard Carmer says:

April 14, 2026 at 4:00 pm

I noticed today that only 3 of the thumbnails that say click here to play video will actually play videos. this happens quite frequently, Am I not Not loading the newsletter correctly?

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1. Mnt Goat says:
  
  April 15, 2026 at 8:36 am
  
  I will have George check what is going on with the videos. It could also be your cell phone?
  
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2. Mnt Goat says:
  
  April 15, 2026 at 9:42 am
  
  Gutten Tag Richard Carmer,
  Sorry for the inconvenience. Yes, you are correct in that
  many of the links for the videos were missing. These have been fixed. I would not want
  you or anyone to miss these goodies. Thanks so much for letting me know.
  
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  1. mweb2007 says:
    
    April 15, 2026 at 10:20 am
    
    Thank you for your attention to this matter, Mnt Goat, LOL, and Richard.
    
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clayrich6a2b498e66 says:

April 14, 2026 at 6:01 pm

Grab the popcorn and cold drink and sit back to watch the show, what will happen is anyone’s guess. One thing is for certain, Iraq is not moving forward with anything until this conflict in Iran is over and the “right” person gets the PM position, I can only pray that whomever gets the PM spot is pro-currency change and wants Iraq to move forward

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Roger Brunstad says:

April 15, 2026 at 9:00 am

BREAKING NEWS FROM IRAQI TELEVISION

Channel One TV station news bulletin: Nouri Al-Maliki withdraws in favor of Bassem Al-Badri

April 15 Baghdad local time 3 PM

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clayrich6a2b498e66 says:

April 15, 2026 at 12:58 pm

Just saw this on X

AlsumariaTV-السومرية @

@alsumariatv

X.com

@ Translated from Arabic by Grok

The project to delete zeros from the Iraqi currency has been reintroduced as part of a direction aimed at resetting the cash scene and alleviating the burden of inflated numbers in daily transactions.

Experts told a Sumerian correspondent that the success of this step is not tied to formal procedures alone, but rather to the government’s ability to support it with genuine financial and monetary reforms that restore confidence in the Iraqi dinar and ensure sustainable stability in the market. Details in this report.

Rate this translation:

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طرح

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1. Mnt Goat says:
  
  April 17, 2026 at 1:10 pm
  
  Please post the link to the news so we can find it. What you posted means nothing. There are many rumors and we need proof if this is true.
  If true the CBI should also make a statement and we will read in the general news media
  channels from Iraq. Please send link to AlsumariaTV video.
  
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2. JohnnyMac says:
  
  April 19, 2026 at 8:14 pm
  
  Clay, was that possibly on Telegram rather than X?
  
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wciappetta says:

April 17, 2026 at 3:15 pm

I didn’t realize it was last fall as it has an April 14th 2026 date on it.

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1. Mnt Goat says:
  
  April 18, 2026 at 9:30 am
  
  It was only the same screen used last year. But there is anew video
  that came out from Samerian News. Yes, this is real and Iraq is
  moving ahead. We don’t yet have a timeline. Give it more time and
  they will inform us.
  
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JohnnyMac says:

April 20, 2026 at 11:41 pm

Papa Bear using tough love! No more dollars until you establish a government and end the currency smuggling to Iran.

Washington informed the Iraqi government that “the dollar will not flow to Iraq until the shape of the next government is clarified,” adding that, in summary, the U.S. messages stress that “Washington wants an Iraq that is not beholden to Iranian will.”

from https://alhurra.com/en/18854

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ashleypikes says:

April 21, 2026 at 3:09 pm

Alaq may be forced to raise the value of the dinar even thou he has said repeatedly he is not. I wonder if Trump has a Spade up his sleeve. Regardless I believe MG, FRANK26, MM, MARGARITA MELANIE, BIG BRUCE’S CALL, CIGAR TNT TONY, AN OTHER GURUS IN TRAINING HAVE JOB SECURITY FOR THE EXTENDED NEAR FUTURE. 😔.

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pdt4161 says:

April 21, 2026 at 10:30 pm

“we already know the rate of exchange for our dinars will be about $4.80 per dinar outside the country of Iraq“. Ive read the process over the last 14 years many times, unfortunately . I still cant believe Dis-functional Iraq could have the most valued currency in the world. imo Patrick

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1. Mnt Goat says:
  
  April 22, 2026 at 5:43 pm
  
  Gutten Tag pdt4161:
  LISEN TO ME! Instead of over thinking this Iraqi IQD value with your own hype and discouragement, why not look at the FACTS! Right now, and I mean right now, today you can go on FOREX and see the trends for the Kuwaiti dinar 1 KWD is equal to $3.24 USD. Yes, the KWD is the strongest currency in the world. Take a look at the assets of Iraq as they more than double that of Kuwaiti. Yes, Iraq right next door to Kuwait. Why would anyone doubt that the IQD could possibly come out on a reinstatement at $4.80. I don’t get the ignorance. I got you beat by 8 years, yes over 22 years in my investment of the dinar and not once have I said such negative bullshit.
  
  You know I am so sick and tired of bashers of this investment. I go to extreme measures to
  try to teach my viewers the TRUTH, yes the TRUTH, and people like you come on and trash us serious investors who
  have been studying this IQD for over 23 years. Really now, how about listening to us for a change.
  Yes, do your own research or just sit back, listen to us and shut the hell up!
  https://www.xe.com/en/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=KWD&To=USD
  
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  1. pdt4161 says:
    
    April 22, 2026 at 10:58 pm
    
    Wow, suprized with your hostile defensive response. I have followed your website since the beginning and back in the day, your FB page. I often donate to your cause. when I can. Last week I have an extra $25 sent it to u as gratitude for all your hard work and efforts to bring the truth. I just mentally struggle with $4.8. I hope so, having invested and holding 18 million dinar. Anyways thanks for your newsletter, much appreciated. Patrick
    
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Shawn Matheson says:

April 22, 2026 at 12:23 pm

looking pretty good for a 2027 to 2029 RV! Excited!

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mweb2007 says:

April 22, 2026 at 5:56 pm

Tired of people like pdt4161.

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wciappetta says:

April 23, 2026 at 9:26 am

My observation on the following report from today. It is actual cash being withheld, even though 95% of Iraq’s transactions now run through the electronic dollar system. My read is that this remaining physical cash was still feeding the parallel market. That’s why Saleh is downplaying it as “tourist cash” almost like misdirection — he’s minimizing the significance publicly while the U.S. move quietly cuts off the last unmonitored supply line.

By choking the physical‑dollar pipeline, the U.S. is effectively starving the parallel market. And that fits the pattern: if you were preparing for a currency restructure, you would want the unofficial market neutralized beforehand. The article’s key line — “only 5% of demand depends on cash” — is the giveaway. He’s essentially signaling that the cash‑dollar channel has become small enough that the system can let it fade out without destabilizing anything. I find it very interesting and “under the radar” even though it’s right in our face.

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Iraqi Government Advisor Downplays Impact of U.S. Cash Withdrawal

Daban Mohammed16 hours ago

https://media8.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com/english/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/482006409_1177504567102627_2048782723271464952_n-e1776890245649.jpg

Mazhar Mohammad Saleh, economic and financial advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani

Mazhar Mohammad Saleh, economic and financial advisor to the Iraqi prime minister, stated that the decision of the United States to withhold $500 million from Iraq is “very limited” in scope, confirming that the transactions of companies with the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) are continuing and proceeding normally.

The Wall Street Journal first revealed on Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s administration had blocked a cargo plane carrying nearly $500 million in physical banknotes to pressure Baghdad into curbing Iran-aligned militias.

Five Iraqi sources told Reuters today that the move was limited to shipments of physical U.S. currency, totaling between $450 million and $500 million, which are periodically flown into Baghdad.

Meanwhile, currency market volatility saw the US dollar reach 155,000 IQD per $100, while the euro and British pound climbed to over 180,000 and 203,000 IQD, respectively.

Although the CBI currently maintains approximately $97 billion in foreign reserves, geopolitical instability and declining oil revenues threaten the original projection of exceeding $100 billion by 2029.

Saleh: U.S. Withholding of $500 Million Has Limited Impact

Saleh said that “Dollars are being provided continuously and without interruption to merchants and for foreign remittances, and the U.S. decision to withhold $500 million from Iraq is very limited and will have a 5% impact.”

He emphasized that there is a significant distinction between the cash dollars allocated to travelers at airports, approximately $3,000 per tourist, and the provision of foreign commercial financing, which is carried out through remittances and the international banking system.

“The halt of dollar inflows from America to Iraq is related to a very limited portion of the demand for dollars, not exceeding 5%, and this is linked to meeting the cash needs of tourists,” he added.

U.S. Dollar Restrictions Are ‘Logistical’ Not ‘Political’

Saleh emphasized that Washington’s decision is “logistical and not a political one.”

“The reduction in dollar remittances is related to the suspension of air travel, which has affected the transportation of cash dollars and goods, due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Gulf countries. This is a temporary situation and has nothing to do with politics,” he noted.

95% of Iraq’s Foreign Currency Needs Are Met

The advisor further highlighted that transactions between companies and the Central Bank are ongoing, with these transfers fulfilling approximately 95% of the market’s demand for foreign currency.

Iraqi Government Advisor Downplays Impact of U.S. Cash Withdrawal

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1. Mnt Goat says:
  
  April 23, 2026 at 3:26 pm
  
  Hi wciappetta. I think you are right on with your estimation of the situation.
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  1. wciappetta says:
    
    April 23, 2026 at 3:35 pm
    
    You and me have been in this a long time. Thanks.
    
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Roger Brunstad says:

April 23, 2026 at 2:51 pm

1 News April 23

Translated from Arabic

Parliament demands that the coordination framework expedite the resolution of nominating a candidate for Prime Minister and adhere to constitutional deadlines

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ashleypikes says:

April 23, 2026 at 4:35 pm

Thank you MG! Webster defines soon as in the near future, before long, without delay or in a speedy manner. So far soon as used in the past has not fulfilled the above definition. The champagne is staying on the store shelves! Be blessed!

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llmflyfisher says:

April 23, 2026 at 9:36 pm

It all seems hung up on this Iran thing. Plus Iraq is just naturally dysfunctional due to shia-sunni nonsense. If Sudani is not back in soon as prime minister, no telling how long this could drag on. My father passed away before RV happened, hoping I might see it before I turn to dust. Wow that sounds negative… Who knows? What is and what should be are two very different things.

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Robert Pinkerton says:

April 27, 2026 at 8:29 am
- I know everybody will think I am Crazy but I do not think Iran has the uranium present to give the USA. I believe they moved it out of Iran before USA started their Bombing campaign. I believe they have upgraded it to use against the USA. I hope I am wrong.
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Roger Brunstad says:

April 28, 2026 at 5:27 am

Translated from Arabic

Free statement from a member of the Coordination Framework: The messages received by the Framework confirm that Washington has no objection to Ali Al-Zaidi

One News April 28

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Prime Minister designate Ali Al-Zaidi now has 30 days to form his government.

The great news is that Washington has no objection to him.

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Roger Brunstad says:

April 28, 2026 at 6:55 am

Translated from Arabic

American and Iranian Green Light.. Ali Al-Zaidi, Tasked with Forming the Government, Passes the Toughest Mission |

One News TV April 28

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tonygun45 says:

April 28, 2026 at 6:17 pm

I am very interested in your thoughts (MntGoat) on the PM that has been selected Al-Zaibi…. He has a Financial back ground and is new to politics from what I have read…. thanks

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Shawn Matheson says:

April 29, 2026 at 11:34 am

First, thank you MG for all you do for us! It’s greatly appreciated!

I think we are an a fantastic position for an early 2028 RV! Im very excited!

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1. mweb2007 says:
  
  April 29, 2026 at 1:25 pm
  
  2026.
  
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nulifeherbsbdf2d0714f says:

April 29, 2026 at 12:52 pm

Getter Done Iraq! Go Mt Goat! Followed you for years now. Thanks you for weekly updates.

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wciappetta says:

April 30, 2026 at 7:18 am

This short Baghdad Today piece does indirectly touch the same architecture that underlies the currency‑restructure/QE mechanism, but it does so in a very quiet, bureaucratic way. The signal is subtle, but it’s there once you read it through the lens of monetary sequencing. I believe this is the first meeting of the new PM with any minister of the current gov. and he meets with the finance minister. We already know what Iraq’s plan Saleh reveals the solution to the liquidity shortage, a QE style restructure of the dinar and this report quietly reinforces that idea.

Al-Zaidi discusses with the Minister of Finance the file of salaries and maximizing revenues

Baghdad Today – Baghdad
Prime Minister-designate Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi discussed on Thursday (April 30, 2026) with Finance Minister Taif Sami the file of salaries and maximizing revenues.
The Prime Minister’s Media Office said in a statement received by “Baghdad Today” that “Prime Minister-designate Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi met today with Finance Minister Taif Sami.”
The statement added that “during the meeting, they reviewed the financial reality in Iraq, including financial revenues and the salary file, as well as discussed the challenges facing the financial situation under the current circumstances, and the importance of continuing the file of maximizing and diversifying financial resources.”

Al-Zaidi discusses with the Minister of Finance the file of salaries and maximizing revenues » Baghdad Today News Agency

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Roger Brunstad says:

April 30, 2026 at 2:23 pm

Chargé d’Affaires Prime Minister Mr. Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi received, on Thursday, a phone call from U.S.

President Mr. Donald Trump, during which he extended congratulations to His Excellency on the

occasion of his official mandate to form the new government, and also extended an official

invitation to visit Washington after the formation of the government. The call also witnessed a

review of the bilateral strategic relations between Iraq and the United States, and ways to develop

and strengthen them in various fields, in addition to both sides affirming their commitment to joint

work and bilateral cooperation to consolidate stability in the region.

•••••• Media Office of the Prime Minister 30-April-2026

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dryardley says:

April 30, 2026 at 4:15 pm

mmm

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ashleypikes says:

April 30, 2026 at 7:28 pm

Thank you again MG. You are right there is no democracy in Iraq, Trump has the final approval and he has said ok to Maliki and Sudani’s man. Your statement “I know, I know many of you are saying there always going to be something to stop it.” The fact of the matter is that has been the truth for years and years and years, its a FACT. Also most dinarians are so tired of the word soon that word has no sense of truth or reality because it has been misused and over used for years. Just say “in the future” it would be more accurate and factual. When you use the word soon, the thought of here we go again with that word, it just misrepresents the agenda. Thank you for your efforts WE WAIT!

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1. Mnt Goat says:
  
  May 1, 2026 at 6:35 am
  
  The US did not say Okay to Nouri al-Maliki. The US did support al-Sudani.
  
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    May 1, 2026 at 8:47 am
    
    Thanks for correcting Ashleypikes. I don’t know where they come up with these ideas.
    
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Robert Pinkerton says:

May 1, 2026 at 7:21 am

I support you completely and have for a lot of years. Thank you!!!

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wciappetta says:

May 2, 2026 at 6:55 am

You think this might have an effect on parallel market in Iraq? The missing link: Iran’s currency networks run through Iraq. Iran uses Iraqi exchange houses as dollar funnels; it is the core engine of Iraq’s parallel market. When the U.S. sanctions Iranian currency firms, it indirectly hits Iraq’s parallel market. The U.S. sanctions on Iranian currency firms and Iraq’s activation of the Market/Merchant Platform are part of the same financial‑pressure architecture, and the moves land within days of each other because they are designed to hit both ends of the same smuggling pipeline. You might call this a “Kill Shot” Wild stuff, right?

US Targets Iranian Currency Firms Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

Ahmed Mohammed18 hours ago

This handout satellite image taken by 2026 Planet Labs PBC shows damage at the military harbour in Iran’s southern port of Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz on March 4, 2026. (Photo by 2026 Planet Labs PBC / AFP)

The United States announced fresh sanctions on Friday against three Iranian foreign currency exchange companies, aiming to cut off what officials described as Tehran’s “financial lifelines” fueling instability in the Middle East.

In a separate warning, the US Treasury Department cautioned that any payments made to Iran’s government for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz could trigger sanctions.

The strategic waterway, vital for global energy shipments, has been effectively blocked by Tehran since late February following joint US-Israeli strikes on Iranian targets.

US Targets Iranian Currency Firms Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

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wciappetta says:

May 6, 2026 at 6:55 am

Looks like they invented a ceremonial position for Maliki, simply for the immunity from prosecution.

Channel8 Uncovers Iraq’s New Government Roadmap and Allocation of Ministerial Portfolios

Daban Mohammed5 hours ago

Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi. Photo: PM Media Office

Channel8 has uncovered key details regarding the status of negotiations between Iraqi political blocs concerning the formation of the new government and the allocation of ministerial portfolios. This information highlights the ongoing process of distributing cabinet seats among the involved parties.

Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi has 21 days remaining to present his cabinet before the May 27 constitutional deadline.

Al-Zaidi Near Cabinet Consensus; Key Ministries Pending

Information obtained by Channel8 indicates that al-Zaidi’s negotiations with political blocs are progressing toward a consensus, with a vote on his cabinet likely to take place in the Council of Representatives next week.

While the majority of cabinet positions have been finalized, the appointments of ministers for Oil, Interior, and Finance remain pending.

Internal deliberations within the Shiite Coordination Framework have yet to reach a consensus on the allocation of these three critical sovereign ministries.

Oil Ministry Dispute Between al-Sudani and al-Maliki

The Ministry of Oil remains the primary point of contention between Mohammed Shia al-Sudani of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition and Nouri al-Maliki of the State of Law Coalition, as both leaders vie for control of the portfolio.

While al-Sudani possesses sufficient points to secure the ministry, al-Maliki’s State of Law Coalition—holding only 14 seats—currently falls short of the 15 to 16 points required to claim a sovereign ministry like Oil or Interior.

Al-Zaidi Calls for Three Candidates per Ministry

According to Channel8 sources, al-Zaidi has requested that political parties nominate three candidates for each ministerial post, from which he will select the most qualified individual for parliamentary approval.

The proposed cabinet structure will consist of 22 ministries, allocated as 12 for Shia blocs, 6 for Sunni parties, and 4 for Kurdish representatives.

Kurdish Ministries Divided Between PUK and KDP

The four Kurdish ministries will be divided between the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) and the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), with the latter expected to retain the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and another portfolio.

Fuad Hussein is expected to transition to the position of Deputy Prime Minister rather than remaining as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

As part of a strategic understanding, the PUK is expected to cede one of its two cabinet positions to the New Generation Movement, with the Ministry of Environment identified as the most likely portfolio to be handed over.

Coordination Framework Proposes Four Deputy Prime Ministers

The Coordination Framework has proposed an expansion of the executive branch to include four Deputy Prime Ministers, though discussions remain open to maintaining only three. Under the four-deputy model, the positions would be distributed as two for the Shia, one for the Sunnis, and one for the Kurds; otherwise, each component would receive a single representative.

Sources indicate that Mohsen al-Mandalawi of the Sadiqoun Bloc and Fuad Hussein are already slated to occupy these deputy premierships.

Presidency to Include Two Vice Presidents

In a move to restore political balance, the presidency will now include two Vice Presidents, with the Taqaddum Party and the State of Law Coalition each securing a post. Taqaddum has submitted Wasfi al-Assi, Faleh al-Zaidani, and Mohammed Tamim as its nominees, while State of Law has fielded al-Maliki for the position.

Furthermore, Channel8 has identified several key ministerial allocations: Defense to the Azm Alliance, Foreign Affairs and Construction and Housing to the KDP, Justice and Environment to the PUK, Transportation and Communications to the Badr Organization, and Labor and Social Affairs to the Sadiqoun bloc.

Channel8 Uncovers Iraq’s New Government Roadmap and Allocation of Ministerial Portfolios

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1. JohnnyMac says:
  
  May 6, 2026 at 10:40 pm
  
  “…to restore political balance” they may institute an additional vice-presidency so that there will be 2 Shiite VPs, and one each of Sunni and Kurdish extraction. What a crock of halal stew! The PM has not even been confirmed and the CF have revealed their power-grabbing intentions. Is the Iraqi government so divorced from the principles of their Constitution that such an action actually seems reasonable?
  
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Shawn Matheson says:

May 6, 2026 at 11:32 am

I believe the RV is coming. Everything is moving in a positive direction again. To me, the timing looks good for early 2027 or 2028.

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1. mweb2007 says:
  
  May 6, 2026 at 8:23 pm
  
  2026.
  
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Roger Brunstad says:

May 7, 2026 at 4:40 pm

Translated from Arabic

Al-Khafaji: The last Hajj flight departing from Baghdad Airport will carry 183 deputies after the completion of voting on the Al-Zaydi government

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Hajj is the yearly Mecka gathering of muslims. So this means that the voting on the new government will occur BEFORE the departure of 183 deputies to Mecka. Hajj gathering is between May 24-29.

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clayrich6a2b498e66 says:

May 8, 2026 at 8:23 am

I think the U.S. is pushing very hard right now for Iraq to free themselves from Iran, the whole election drama that we have been witnessing is proof of that, and now Sadr has put out a list of demands for the next government to put into effect, the main demand being the disarmament of the militias and their repurpose into productive groups for the people as well as demanding the end of the corruption in the government. It seems that these armed militias time is up, as far as the conditions you have mentioned in this post as being necessary for us to see the PTDZ’s, I believe all that is being taken care of as we speak and the powers that be have a plan that is taking all the list requirements you mentioned in your 9/16 post into consideration with everything we are seeing happening right now, so not specific in other words.

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Roger Brunstad says:

May 8, 2026 at 11:53 am

Prime Minister designate Al Zaidi has 6 months to dissolve the iranian backed factions in Iraq.

This is the demand from Washington.

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Condiesel 90 says:

May 8, 2026 at 12:26 pm

If we’re honest the US created and sponsored isis, hezbollah etc. Under Bush and Obama To create conflict in ME rendering an excuse to always be present in the region militarily to plunder/control resources and reconfigure ME map/ layout for the greed of the elite military industrial complex and black project funding in my opinion.. I agree iraq must rid it self of militias in order to move forward. Not going to lie MGT you threw me off with the 4 year comment, considering the week before you stated the cbi is ready to move forward with deletion of three zeros..Deep down inside I’ve always felt this investment is viable on paper but the powers at be will never allow it due to the fact they want us to “own nothing and be happy ” however I continue to wait it out with you and the rest of the dinarians. Much love thanks for all you do

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1. mweb2007 says:
  
  May 8, 2026 at 2:15 pm
  
  diesel is high right now, too, for my Yukon.
  
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  1. Mnt Goat says:
    
    May 9, 2026 at 9:45 pm
    
    I would pay $10 a gallon for diesel if I knew it would get rid of the
    Islamic Jehad in the middle east and the world to end this terrorism.
    It has gone way too far already. We must all be patient and wait to see
    what happens with Iran. It is the key.
    
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  2. mweb2007 says:
    
    May 9, 2026 at 9:55 pm
    
    I would, too. No complaints. I know the terror (a large portion) will evaporate. I tell my relative who also owns a diesel Yukon.
    
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ashleypikes says:

May 8, 2026 at 1:46 pm

thank you MG,, another informative report. My viewpoint is quite different than the majority populace, there are going to be casualties in Iran we should not have taken our foot off the neck of Iran. We have lost the momentum we had, we give them a document to sign if not signed we start taking out infrastructure gradually. The people sooner or later have to rise up an take over so far that has not happened. Use strong overwhelming force quickly. The people have to rise up. NO ONE SAID THIS WOULD BE QUICK AN EASY. THEY WILL NEVER STAND BY AN AGREEMENT. THEY WILL NEVER STOP WANTING ISRAEL DESTROYED.

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1. Mnt Goat says:
  
  May 8, 2026 at 2:11 pm
  
  Guten Tag, Ashley,
  No, everyone said this would be quick and easy. I think they want to save the infrastructure.
  Lessons leaned from Iraq. They are letting Iran implode from within. It’s the Amreican public and fake
  news media they have to deal with day after day.
  
  Aren’t you listening to the news?
  I don’t worry about Iran as it now has God’s hand on it and it is just a matter of time.
  Our RV hedges on this resolution, just so you know.
  
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  May 8, 2026 at 2:13 pm
  
  Unfortunately, there never was any momentum or mis-momentum. This is a high risk investment.
  
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Prophetic Words from the prophets: Julie Green

“Martial Law Is Not That Far Off “

“The Wolf Pack Will Make A Move They Will Soon Regret “

Fr. DON BOSCO EXPOSED THE DARK SECRET BEHIND ISLAM

AMERICA’S 7 NEW ENERGY BREAKTHROUGHS ARE SHOCKING THE ENTIRE WORLD!

A BATTLE IRAN DOES NOT WANT THE WORLD TO SEE

EUROPE IS ON THE VERGE OF COLLAPSE

7 European Countries on the Edge of Collapse: The Alarming Truth Europe Doesn’t Want You to Know

NEW TACTICS OF THE LEFT, EXTREMIST, DEMOCRAT LIBERALS

THE GLOBAL DEBT CRISIS HAS BEGUN (WHY GOLD IS FALLING FIRST)

AMERICA’S NEW INVENTION COULD END OIL FOREVER

THE LARGEST SINGLE OIL RESERVE EVER DISCOVERED IN THE UNITED STATES

THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT REASSURES MARKETS: THERE IS NO DECISION TO CHANGE THE CURRENCY OR REMOVE ZEROS.

CURRENCY SPOKESPERSON DENIES DINAR DEVALUATION RUMORS AMID MARKET PANIC

AMERICAN MESSAGE TO THE BARZANI GOVERNMENT… WHAT DOES IT CONTAIN?

THE BRIGADES WILL BEGIN MONITORING IRAQI AIRSPACE TONIGHT AND THREATEN TO OVERTHROW THE GOVERNMENT AND CLOSE BORDER CROSSINGS.

THE PEOPLE OF THE CAVE WILL ALSO BE WATCHING THE SKIES OF IRAQ: WE WILL STRIKE ANY AMERICAN AIRCRAFT STARTING TOMORROW.

THE AMERICAN WITHDRAWAL FROM IRAQ: BETWEEN ILLUSION AND REALITY

A MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT CALLS FOR THE REMOVAL OF CORRUPT FIGURES AND THE OPENING OF MAJOR CASES WITHOUT FAVORITISM.

AL-ZAYDI ANNOUNCES THE END OF THE INTERNATIONAL COALITION’S MISSION AND AFFIRMS: NO WEAPONS OUTSIDE THE LAW.

A FACTION DESCRIBES THE SURRENDER OF WEAPONS AS “DELUSIONS” AND THREATENS TO TARGET COUNTRIES IN THE REGION.

TWO WITHDRAWALS SEPARATED BY A RETURN: IRAQ FACES A TEST OF SECURITY AND WEAPONS.

FOREIGN MINISTER: THE PLAN TO RESTRICT WEAPONS WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE COMING DAYS.

AL-HASNAWI: WE ARE READY TO PASS THE POPULAR MOBILIZATION FORCES LAW WITHOUT ANY COMPROMISES OR BARGAINING.

COORDINATION FRAMEWORK: ENDING THE OCCUPATION IS A NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT, BUT SOVEREIGNTY IS INCOMPLETE WITHOUT LIBERATING THE ECONOMY.

FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT ON “EVERY DINAR” IN IRAQ… THE ALLOCATIONS AUTHORITY REVEALS MECHANISMS FOR MONITORING FUNDS.

MP: THE 2027 BUDGET WILL BE SENT THIS MONTH AND APPROVED BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR

IRAQ IS THE THIRD LARGEST ARAB COUNTRY IN TERMS OF GOLD HOLDINGS DURING THE MONTH.

AL-ZARKOUSHI: FOUR NAMES ARE ON THE TABLE FOR DECIDING THE MINISTRIES OF INTERIOR AND DEFENSE… AND THE DECISION AWAITS CONSENSUS AND VOTING.

AL-KHAFAJI TOLD: THE CABINET WILL BE FINALIZED AND VOTED ON NEXT THURSDAY.

IRAQ PROPOSES MAJOR DINAR DEVALUATION IN 2027 BUDGET

AN ECONOMIST ACCUSES “INFLUENTIAL PARTIES” OF FABRICATING THE DOLLAR CRISIS AND CALLS ON THE CENTRAL BANK TO INTERVENE URGENTLY.

A PARALLEL ECONOMY OPERATING OUTSIDE THE SYSTEM… AL-ZAYDI BEGINS A LONG JOURNEY TO REGULATE THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND THE LABOR MARKET.

KURDISTAN MERGES 94 GOVERNMENT BANKS INTO NATIONAL BANK

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Just the FACTS!

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