Thursday, March 27, 2025
Employees withdraw 8 trillion dinars from banks in two hours.. The Ministry of Finance seeks a solution. 28 MARCH
Employees withdraw 8 trillion dinars from banks in two hours.. The Ministry of Finance seeks a solution
Crisis of confidence despite the electronic system
Member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Moeen Al-Kadhimi, called for stopping the provision of subsidized dollars at an exchange rate of 1,320 dinars for non-essential luxury imports, and instead providing them for the import of necessities such as production lines and agricultural equipment, to reduce the volume of imports later.
He pointed out that many private banks were not established according to the needs of economic sectors and that they profit from transfer operations despite being inactive due to their inability to deal with foreign correspondent banks. He also confirmed that the government deposits about 8 trillion dinars monthly as salaries for employees and retirees, but they are withdrawn within only two hours, calling for the matter to be addressed.
oeen Al-Kadhimi, in an interview with journalist Saadoun Mohsen Damd, followed by 964 Network :
The banking system is linked to the Central Bank, the body responsible for regulating banking operations. Numerous workshops have been held recently to develop the banking system. However, there are external factors that influence banks attempting to link up with foreign banks, which also impact the development process.
From our perspective as a parliamentary committee, we believe the Iraqi banking system is still in its early stages of adapting to global regulations. The Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance are required to support the work of banks so they can fulfill their role beyond limited tasks, such as supporting the agricultural and industrial sectors, and other diverse economic sectors.
Some banks are trying to profit solely from dollar transfers, without contributing to other developmental aspects. One of our most important observations is the increasing number of banks being established without feasibility studies.
This is despite the fact that they are practically at a standstill because most of them have been unable to link up with international banks to conduct financial transfers, thus preventing them from accessing the currency window.
The Central Bank sometimes justifies some of the violations of its instructions by private banks. It must then address the missing relationship between the public and the banks. Some citizens lost their money after certain banks declared bankruptcy, and the Central Bank must also address this issue.
Improving banking performance is key, and we have approached the Central Bank about addressing the issue of depositing funds and the difficulty depositors face in withdrawing them later, while improving interest rates to ensure depositors feel valued. Most importantly, we are increasing automation, moving away from cash transactions.
The internet is no obstacle to the electronic transformation of financial transactions. Banks must improve their digital applications and technologies to benefit from the country's internet services and quality. Employee and retiree salaries, which amount to approximately 8 trillion dinars, are now paid electronically, but they are withdrawn within two hours, immediately emptying all banks. This must be addressed.
The Ministry of Finance's monthly priority is to convert its dollar balances into dinars to boost remittances and foreign imports, which are often for luxury goods, as traders benefit from the exchange rate difference. This must stop, and subsidized dollars must be allocated to essential needs, such as importing production lines, to reduce imports later. link
TIDBIT FROM BRUCE, 28 MARCH
Bruce
[via WiserNow]
...the rates on the bank screens are tied to the Forex, and the rates have been blinking. They started blinking very quickly on forex and bank screens and redemption center screens too...
Now redemption center screens are not tied to Forex. They're tied to something that's different.
They can be...put at whatever rate needs to be there for that particular currency, for us and for others too. ...starting Friday or Saturday...they slowed down...pretty soon, you're going to have the rates stabilized. The rates will settle in a given rate...And that's what we wanted to see.
Monday...they settled in...That means the rates are there on the redemption center screens, and that's a good thing for us...I'm hearing very good things about everything moving forward for us...
all is being positioned for release... we should be getting our notifications telling us that we can...begin setting appointments...and going in for our exchanges.
Sending budget tables to the Cabinet, 28 MARCH
Sending budget tables to the Cabinet
The government issued new assurances on Wednesday regarding the country's financial situation. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning, Mohammed Tamim, announced the completion of the 2025 budget schedules and their submission to the Council of Ministers. Meanwhile,
the Prime Minister's Advisor for Financial Affairs, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, confirmed that Iraq's public finances are resilient to oil price fluctuations.
The Ministry of Finance, for its part, ensured financial stability by disbursing salaries on time, as well as disbursing pensioners' salaries before Eid al-Fitr. In a meeting with the Parliamentary Finance Committee, the Minister of Planning confirmed that the schedules include funding for ongoing projects without adding new ones.
According to information published by "Al-Sabah", the (2025) budget is expected to reach about (200) trillion dinars with an estimated deficit of (64) trillion dinars. For his part, the financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, explained that Iraq is hedging against oil price fluctuations, and that the first quarter of (2025) passed without financial turmoil, while ensuring the stability of salaries and social care, in addition to implementing service projects.
Saleh pointed out that "the price of a barrel of oil in the Federal Budget Law for the three years, issued pursuant to Law No. (13) of (2023), was set at about (70) dollars, which ensures the stability of public revenues despite global economic challenges." link
Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Tuesday Night 3-25-25, 28 MARCH
Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Tuesday Night 3-25-25
Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Tuesday Night 3-25-25
Transcribed By WiserNow Emailed To Recaps
Welcome everybody to the big call tonight. It's Tuesday, March 25th and you're listening to the big call. Thanks everybody for tuning in, wherever you're located all over the globe. Thank you Sat team for getting the signal out all over the place, all over the globe, in so many different languages. We appreciate you. So let's go ahead before we go to sue for teaching another beautiful teaching that she found for us tonight. Let's go ahead and pray the call in.
Let's get into the Intel tonight and see where we stand. I know that we're getting a lot of good information in the last two or three days especially. And let's talk for a minute about rates on screens -Now the rates on the bank screens are tied to the Forex, and the rates have been blinking. They started blinking very quickly on forex and bank screens and redemption center screens too.
Now redemption center screens are not tied to Forex. They're tied to something that's different. They can be, they can be put at whatever rate needs to be there for that particular currency, for us and for others too. So we look at this and say, okay, the rates are all blinking very quickly.
Now, what about more recently, like, let's say, starting Friday or Saturday. Did they slow down? Yes, they slowed down. And when the rates that were blinking get slowed down to its very slowly blinking, pretty soon, you're going to have the rates stabilized. The rates will settle in a given rate, and they'll be they'll be there. And that's what we wanted to see.
We thought that might happen by Friday, you know when it actually occurred, was Monday, yesterday, at just a few minutes after 10 pm. So they settled in that's good for us. That's very good. That means the rates are there on the redemption center screens, and that's a good thing for us to move forward.
As of tonight, I'm hearing very good things about everything moving forward for us, I'm hearing that we should be getting good news we are liber toll free number, and we're also looking to get emails from Wells Fargo, and I think we're looking very closely at what will happen tomorrow for us, and it could be a Wednesday, Thursday type thing, or we might actually end up getting notified on Wednesday and yesterday, but we don't know that absolutely, and we may end up, You know, on Charlie Ward’s Thursday realistically, everything is moving forward –
It’s in the situation now, from what I understand this has moved through the various chambers, and I'm sure Department of Defense, for example, is looking at this from a security point of view, making sure everything is all set. All the P's are crossed in the eyes are dotted before the green light and Treasury gets the green to release those emails from Wells Fargo to all the currency holders that we know up here in let's just call it North America for sure, the US and probably Canada.
But all that is being positioned for release, and I think that that's going to be very much welcome for all of us to receive that and to know that we can record our exchanges with the redemptions in and go forward with pre destruct with tier three and tier four, tier three being the bond holders, and they get their access to funds pretty much with an email to tell them they have access.
And then we should be getting our notifications telling us that we can set our appointments and begin setting appointments for the redemption centers and going in for our exchanges.
So I think to the extent that the shotgun start is those two things, you know, the bondholders getting access to their liquidity in their accounts, and us getting access to the toll free numbers to set our appointments for our exchanges, seem to me that's pretty much the term shot gun start with a plan in that sense. Other than that, it looks like everything is moving in the direction we want it to be in.
I think today being Tuesday, it's hard to say for sure, but maybe Thursday, we have these numbers and we have our appointments set, and hopefully we can do a celebrate call on Thursday. And if that is the case, then it might not be a long call. It could be a 20 to 30 minute celebration call.
But I'm excited about that. I'm excited about the potential that we have to move forward with this and help level the playing field around the globe. And, you know, help give back to humanity for everything that God's given us. But we look at this blessing as an opportunity to help in rebuild America, which my number one project, rebuild America.
Number two, rebuild inational we were talking about starting with the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic Haiti, and working in three areas to start with. And then, of course, we'll take it from there beyond that, but to work with rebuild America.
And I know that we're not going to be saying the new infrastructure, per se, that's something the NESARA was going to be over, just like internationally GESARA is going to take that in in South America and Latin America and Africa and other parts of the world, but we'll concentrate on homes, rebuilding homes that are in need of it. I want to see community gardens in these rebuild America, cities and towns.
I'm excited about where we are. I think we're extremely close release of everything. And at least from what I'm hearing, things are really moving forward, and we should, we should get this. I would think pretty soon, this couple of days, is what I'm hearing. So we'll see about that.
April Trump has a lot on his plate. He's got a lot of things to bring out on April 2. So I believe we're going to get started with what we have prior to that, at least that's what I'm hearing that we still have to get that done. I really believe our Social Security increase and our dose checks will come out for the peak of April. That's the latest update I had since our last fall, Thursday night.
And I think that we're going to get the restitution reconciliation allowance, the R and R, as I call it, I think that is there for us that it changed. It will be at the redemption center, and they'll either volunteer or do us a little asset.
Otherwise, you guys know the drill on the quantum financial system and how the funds will go into that quantum account, and you'll move a certain amount of funds into your primary wells account or secondary wells account, if you have those set up, and it's going to be that'll have to hold you for 60 days, and then you'll be up for 60 days, you'll be able to move freely into one or more of those accounts.
So I think it's really interesting everything that's happened out behind the scenes, and I'm looking forward to a new update on that, and maybe tomorrow I'll have that. But in meantime, everybody will look forward to seeing what happens now on Thursday, and hopefully we have numbers, and we'll put those on the website, our homepage on big calluniverse.com and we will send out a we'll send out an email with the number to those that have registered for that purpose on the site.
Okay, read your email. There's no cost. I'll send that out and email last number, but last but the numbers come out and we put them up. I say numbers. I expect one 800 number. After that comes out, we'll put it on the home page of the website, and then everybody just go to big call universe.com and see it okay and take it I appreciate everybody out there. We thank you for calling.
Want to give a special thanks out to the satellite team for getting a call all over the globe. And thank you big call universe for listening to me for almost 14 years here. Thank you for everything that you've done, and thank you Bob and thank you Sue for CO hosting the call with me. And also thank you Jeannie and everyone else that had input to the big call Thank you everybody. Thank you and the loyalty for the big call. Thank you for everything you've done and all out. And then we'll look forward to to talk guys.
Well, good night, everybody. We'll talk to you. Keep an eye on your emails, and sometime maybe tomorrow, check it out. Let's see. Let's see if we get this before the next call. All right. All right, everybody. Good night.
Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Tuesday Night 3-25-25 REPLAY LINK Intel Begins 1:11:11
Insurance and Credits, 28 MARCH
Insurance and Credits
Economic 03/26/2025 Yasser Al-Mutawali Article 45 of the current budget law stipulates that open documentary credits must be insured within Iraq. This procedure means that
when the state or individuals import from abroad,
the imports must be insured by companies in the country within Iraq.
This decision reflects the government's interest in activating and stimulating the insurance sector, given its
significant role in maximizing financial resources, on the one hand, and
in bearing risks in a balanced manner across economic sectors as a whole, by distributing them fairly.
Continuing our previous article titled "Insurance and Risk,"
it can be said that the Central Bank of Iraq has
circulated this order to banks and
called on them to implement it,
indicating
its support for this important decision.
However, it is noticeable that the
response from banks has been very weak, so
coordination between insurance companies and banks is required to ensure the full success of this decision.
The current government, in its efforts to support the insurance sector, is attempting to revitalize this vital and important financial sector.
These measures may be a response to what we raised here in Al Sabah newspaper, given the difficulties this essential sector is facing.It is clear here that
there is unfortunately a lack of insurance culture
,
for which the insurance companies themselves and the economic media bear responsibility.
It is worth emphasizing here that , in
this measure
will contribute to maximizing the budget's financial resources addition to
preserving the hard currency that goes to international insurance companies in the insurance process.
The benefit of the domestic insurance decision will therefore be to stimulate important economic sectors, such as insurance companies and banks, while providing many job opportunities in this field,
thus alleviating the widespread unemployment among young people.
Here, I believe that a partnership should be created between reputable Iraqi insurance companies and international companies, with the aim of benefiting from each other's expertise,
similar to the partnership between our banks and correspondent banks, to ensure profitability from the outset.
We ask: What role does the Iraqi insurance company play in these changes?
It used to play a major role in insuring imports and exports and investing funds domestically and internationally.
In a related context, the government's support for this sector was not limited to requiring documentary credit insurance, but
this interest was also reflected in the new health insurance law, which encouraged insurance companies to issue insurance policies for expatriate and resident workers.
Thus, insurance companies will flourish again, but insurance companies are required to work on developing their workforce, given the expertise required by these insurance products, especially in the era of digital transformation.
This is a shared responsibility in cooperation and coordination between the Insurance Bureau and government insurance companies. Both private and public.
https://alsabaah.iq/112251-.html
EXCERPTS FROM MARKZ, 28 MARCH
EXCERPTS FROM MARKZ
MZ: Some interesting news from the group side today. There are reports from other people’s contacts saying a number of the groups have their funds and are preparing for distribution.
Members of the groups do not have those funds yet. I heard this starting from reputable contacts late yesterday …This gives me hope we are about to see those distributions
MZ: Once that goes- then it is all ready to roll
Member: A shotgun start…woonoo
Member: Reports are not confirmations though.
MZ: Yes and while they look and sound great- they are not confirmations. I am waiting for folks I know personally to give me those confirmations before I get to excited.
Member: Wolverine’s been saying that Pentecostal group have received their funds. Not sure about distribution though
Member: I was told that Iraq budget tables have been approved, and its not being sent to the council of ministers-I hope it’s true!
MZ: Yes- we are finally getting some solid movement on that front. This gives us a bit of hope for this weekend. “The Minister of Planning announces the completion of the preparation of the budget tables and their submission to the Council of Ministers.”
Financial expert: Iraq's budget deficit is due to bond issuance , 28 MARCH
Financial expert: Iraq's budget deficit is due to bond issuance
Economy Iraq breaking Budget disability Financial bonds
2025-03-24 23:01 Shafaq News/ Financial expert and former director general of the Central Bank of Iraq, Mahmoud Dagher, attributed the country's budget deficit on Tuesday to the Iraqi Ministry of Finance issuing large bonds. Dagher told Shafaq News Agency,
"The budget deficit is behind the Ministry of Finance's efforts to issue bonds worth 3 trillion dinars to obtain cash liquidity to cover its expenses."
He added, "Given the difficulty of marketing bonds to the public, interest rates on bonds were raised and they were marketed through banks this time,
given the latter's liquidity and preference for risk-free, profitable securities such as government bonds."
Dagher expects this move to attract banks, given that the interest rates offered are close to the returns generated from other activities.
The Iraqi Ministry of Finance
is seeking to issue national bonds worth 3 trillion dinars (about $2.3 billion) allocated exclusively to local banks,
according to a letter issued by the Central Bank to banks. She noted that
the bonds will be divided into two tranches: the
first,
worth half a million dinars per bond,
for a two-year term, with an
8% annual interest rate, and the
second,
worth one million dinars per bond,
for a four-year term, with an
annual interest rate of 10%.
The sale is scheduled to take place from March 20 to 29.
https://www.shafaq.com/ar/اقتصـاد/خبير-مالي-العجز-بموازنة-العراق-بسبب-صدار-السندات
Wednesday Evening Chat with MarkZ. 03/26/2025
Wednesday Evening Chat with MarkZ. 03/26/2025
Mar 26
Wednesday Evening Chat with MarkZ. 03/26/2025
MarkZ Update- Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim
MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context. Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions
Member: Good evening, MarkZ and RV gang.
Member: Good Evening all…..Hoping for some Solid RV news tonight
MZ: Some interesting news from the group side today. There are report s from other people’s contacts saying a number of the groups have their funds and are preparing for distribution. Members of the groups do not have those funds yet. I heard this starting from reputable contacts late yesterday …This gives me hope we are about to see those distributions
MZ: Once that goes- then it is all ready to roll
Member: A shotgun start…woonoo
Member: Reports are not confirmations though.
MZ: Yes and while they look and sound great- they are not confirmations. I am waiting for folks I know personally to give me those confirmations before I get to excited.
Member: Wolverine’s been saying that Pentecostal group have received their funds. Not sure about distribution though
Member: I was told that Iraq budget tables have been approved, and its not being sent to the council of ministers-I hope it’s true!
MZ: Yes- we are finally getting some solid movement on that front. This gives us a bit of hope for this weekend. “The Minister of Planning announces the completion of the preparation of the budget tables and their submission to the Council of Ministers.”
Member: So, after they discuss the budget tables, 15 days to implement? Hope its sooner than that though.
Member: Does it matter that the Iraqi government is on a 10 day vacation?
MZ: Parts of the government are on that vacation . Part are still working. Ministers of parliament are still working (MP’s)
MZ: This one is really interesting: “ The US government is a big money laundering operation- John Rubino” There are some big parts in this I think are very important.
MZ: “ Interest payments are spiraling to infinity because we have overspent. With massive amounts of debt and currency creation we have hit the death spiral for the dollar and other big fiat currencie…this means the cost to maintain this debt starts to spiral out of control and people lose faith. Then the currency collapses or you have a “currency reset”.
MZ: The Trump administration contains a lot of “gold bugs” . There is a decent chance that instead of having a collapse because the dollar is evaporating, that this government will be smart enough to do the monetary reset. To go back to the “Gold Standard” or some type of commodity based standard where we peg the dollar to something that is real and cannot be created in infinite quantities on a printing press.
MZ: in this scenario the dollar sinks in value and gold needs to be 10K an ounce or higher. Gold has to go way up on price in a “reset”. This is a fact throughout history.If gold goes up 3x’s…then silver will go 5-10x’s
https://usawatchdog.com/us-government-is-a-big-money-laundering-operation-john-rubino/
MZ: This is not me or any other gurus saying this. We have heard this from John Rubino, Jim Rickards, and Andy Schectman and some other great economists. They are all telling us this. We have already hit the death spiral and there is only way out- A reset.
MZ: There is legislation sitting in congress right now –in committee to change the value of gold….they are preparing.
Member: Thanks Mark and mods. See everyone in the morning
Member: It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.
EXCERPTS FROM MARKZ, 28 MARCH
EXCERPTS FROM MARKZ
Member: Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Said from the back of my RV station wagon!
MZ: Lots of rumors floating around… .Rumors have pretty much called it every night for about 2 AM for the last 3-4 days. We seem to be in some kind of holding pattern .News is not flowing like it was. We know we are close and we know people have been moving into position. Paymasters, bond holders , currency holders groups…. all seem to be in position. All we can do is sit and wait.
Member: Waiting on the RV--I feel like that old Ketchup Commercial, sitting here singing " Anticipation, Anitic-a-pay-ay-tion... its making me wait!"
Member: We are sitting on the bench waiting for the coach to tell us it’s our turn to play.
MZ: Exactly
Mnt Goat : Will cash paper dinar coincide with the digital dinar? , 27 MARCH
Mnt Goat
Will cash paper dinar coincide with the digital dinar?
Article: “RAFIDAIN BANK DEPLOYS ATMS AT 5 STATIONS IN BAGHDAD”
Why would they deploy yet more ATMs now. Don’t forget also the hundreds of ATMs deployed throughout Iraq in the past.
Why would they do this if not still expecting to use cash at some level.
Article Quote: “Rafidain Bank announced the deployment of automated teller machines (ATMs) at a number of stations, allowing customers to conduct withdrawals and deposits easily and safely..."
So, now we see the ATMs would only be needed if there is still a need for cash.
Thursday Coffee with MarkZ. 03/27/2025, 27 MARCH
Thursday Coffee with MarkZ. 03/27/2025
Thursday Coffee with MarkZ. 03/27/2025
MarkZ Update- Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim
MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context. Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions
Member: Happy Thursday and good morning Markz and everyone
Member: What state is everyone in? I'll start: I’m in the state of confusion…lol
Member: Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Said from the back of my RV station wagon!
MZ: Lots of rumors floating around….Rumors have pretty much called it every night for about 2 AM for the last 3-4 days. We seem to be in some kind of holding pattern .News is not flowing like it was. We know we are close and we know people have been moving into position. Paymasters, bond holders , currency holders groups…. all seem to be in position. All we can do is sit and wait.
Member: Waiting on the RV--I feel like that old Ketchup Commercial, sitting here singing " Anticipation, Anitic-a-pay-ay-tion... its making me wait!"
Member: We are sitting on the bench waiting for the coach to tell us it’s our turn to play.
MZ: Exactly
Member: it's hard to understand why they r playing this “hold on” game. if they have given traveling money that means they r putting holds on private jets costing 1k to hold
MZ: No updates on CMKX, farm claims and prosperity packages.
Member: Mark, Will there be a need for FDIC when we exchange?
MZ: Supposedly we are not supposed to need the FDIC because your money will be held as “ledger” and covered. It is my understanding that instead of covering $250K…..we will be protected and covered to infinity…and beyond.
Member: Spot gold hit $3,060 this morning...down a little now....Siler is up to $35 now
MZ: in Iraq: “Sudanese advisor talks to Al-Jabal about the reason for delay in sending the 2025 budget schedules and the date of their arrival to parliament” They have handed it off to parliamentary members now so they start working on it in the committee. They will have a vote on these tables soon. There are many articles out about this today.
MZ: “ The second phase of the Jordanian-Iraq electricity interconnection project is nearing completion.” They are going through with the plan to remove any dependence on Iran. This is part of that.
MZ: “ Maximum Pressure: Iran’s Rial hits record low due to US sanctions” The Iranian rial fell to $1 million 39 thousand against the US dollar. So one dollar buys over one million rial now. No idea if Iran will be in our first basket or not.
MZ: “Zimbabwe may scrap US dollar for local transactions without notice” They just may drop the dollar and promote using the ZIG . This is part of sovereignty and part of Nesara/Gesara and working towards parity with each country. .
Member: Does anyone think Trumps “Liberation Day” next Wednesday has anything to do with the rv?
Member: Tariffs set things for the future. Outcome Tax. No Income Tax. External income tax instead of internal income tax
Member: Tariffs and bonds will be what takes place for the money coming in to replace the IRS
Member: Tariffs are leveling things out so all nations are 1 to 1 ... all Trumps actions like deportations (we always wondered how they'd go home) are setting the stage for NESARA ...IMO
Member: We are moving from a debt system to a credit system. Get excited people.
Member: Will we get emails as to where to go to exchange. Who sends those?
Member: If you are in a group or members of Dinar Recaps or Chronicles…you should get emails….But the exchange info will be posted by almost every intel provider (including Mark) …you won’t miss it.
Member: Eclipse is on the 29th... Signs of the times..
Member: April 2 “Liberation day is next Wed…..Tax day is April 15th……and Easter is April 20th. Hope “RV Day is sometime in there as well.
Member: The RV will become Our Freedom Date to Celebrate Every Year!
Member: I'm standing by July 04 as release date for Tier 5 ... so we'll go/exchange by then ...
Member: I use pregnancy metaphors. At this point, we are in the 49th month and dilating.
Member: I hope that when the rv happens we don’t sit there and go “Yeah Right”. and think its a joke
Member: I had a weird dream last night but I was at a bank on the 3rd of April at 1115 am
Member: May all your dreams come true…….lol
SANDY INGRAM : White House Pressuring Iraq - Israel Pressuring U.S.? #iqd, 27 MARCH
SANDY INGRAM : White House Pressuring Iraq - Israel Pressuring U.S.? #iqd
Summary
The geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are intensifying as Iraq navigates a precarious situation concerning its relationship with the United States and Israel.
Recent reports have indicated that Israel is threatening military retaliation against various factions within Iraq, particularly those aligned with Shiite armed groups known as the Islamic Resistance.
The US government, under President Donald Trump, has put pressure on Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al Sudani to dismantle these factions, viewing them as a direct threat to US interests in the region.
The escalation has occurred against the backdrop of ongoing conflict in Gaza, where Israel recently resumed military actions resulting in a significant number of Palestinian casualties. As a result, Iraqi officials are attempting to engage in diplomatic dialogue to de-escalate tensions, but the US continues to push for immediate action against these Iranian-backed groups, which have been involved in attacks targeting Israel.
Simultaneously, Iran has increased its involvement by sending its commander to Baghdad to support Iraqi Shiite factions and reaffirming that any Israeli attack on Iraqi soil would prompt Iranian retaliation. Within Iraq, Shiite leaders have begun to issue warnings about the need for restraint, emphasizing that responses to external threats should be guided by religious authorities.
The situation is further complicated by Iraq’s involvement with Yemen, where US military officials have warned that any support provided by Iraqi resistance factions to Yemen’s Ansar Allah (Houthi movement) may lead to military action by the US within Iraq. This rapidly evolving conflict risks pulling Iraq deeper into a broader regional war, raising concerns about the stability and security of Iraq as well as the potential impacts on its economy and foreign investments.
Highlights
- 🌍 Iraq faces intense pressure from the US and Israel over Shiite factions as tensions rise.
- 🎯 The US demands the dismantling of armed groups, viewing them as a threat to interests in the region.
- ⚔️ Israel has issued threats against Iraq, warning of possible military actions on Iraqi territory.
- 🤝 Diplomatic efforts are being utilized by Iraq to avoid military confrontation with Israel.
- 🚨 Iran warns that any attack on Iraq will evoke an immediate response, indicating a protective stance for its allies.
- 🕊 Iraqi leaders call for restraint, urging that responses to threats should be organized by religious authorities.
- 🚀 US warns Iraq against supporting Yemen’s Ansar Allah, stating that military actions could occur if involved.
Key Insights
🌐 Complex Web of Alliances: The interconnectedness of conflicts in the Middle East presents a unique challenge for Iraq. The relationship between the US, Israel, and various armed factions in Iraq is fraught with tension, and the dynamics are often influenced by outside political motivations—evidence of how alliances can become liabilities.
🏴 US Interests vs. Regional Stability: The US commitment to pressuring Iraq into dismantling armed groups illustrates a broader strategy to maintain dominance in the region. However, this approach risks the stability of Iraq, as it could incite resistance among the populations that support these factions, potentially leading to internal strife.
📈 Economic Investment at Risk: With the threat of military conflict looming, the security and stability of Iraq are jeopardized, which could drastically affect international investments in the country and its economic growth prospects. Investors typically seek stable environments, and the current tensions could deter foreign investment, thereby impacting Iraq’s economic future.
🔄 The Influence of Iran: Iran’s strategic involvement in Iraq displays the larger role it plays in Middle Eastern geopolitics. By supporting Shiite factions, Iran aims to solidify its influence in Iraq, positioning itself against US interests, and demonstrating how external powers can manipulate local conflicts to further their geopolitical aims.
🛑 The Role of Shiite Leadership: The stance taken by Shiite leaders, advocating for restraint and adherence to religious authority for external responses, signals an intention to prevent a militaristic escalation that could spiral out of control. This internal division may impact how cohesive Iraq’s response can be to external threats, which complicates diplomatic efforts.
🔗 Regional Conflict Spillover: The warnings directed at Iraq concerning its relations with Yemen’s Houthis highlight a concerning trend where conflicts in one area can rapidly become entangled with conflicts in another. The potential for Iraq to be drawn into a wider regional conflict underscores the volatility of the Middle East and the challenges facing national sovereignty.
⚖️ Ethical Dimensions of Conflict: This escalation and the associated civilian casualties raise serious ethical questions regarding military engagement in the region by both US and Israeli forces. The heavy toll taken on civilians during military operations elicits global scrutiny, potentially affecting international diplomatic relations and interventions in such conflicts.
This summary and analysis highlight the complexities and dangers that Iraq faces as it attempts to navigate a challenging geopolitical landscape fraught with external pressures and internal dissent. The resolution of these tensions will have significant implications for national stability, international relations, and regional security.
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IRAQ NEWS HEADLINES: Barzani stated that there are technical issues delaying the resumption of oil exports, 9 APRIL
IRAQ NEWS HEADLINES Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani stated that there are technical issues delaying the resumption of oil expo...
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Bank appointment for Currency EXCHANGE Instructions/Checklist Bank Name_________________________________________ Bank 800#____________...
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Frank26 [Bank story] This time we didn't go down, we just called [the bank]... We said we want to see if we can exchange some cu...
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When the safelink website email address comes out follow instructions The Powers that be have the email addresses of everyone who has bo...