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Friday, June 13, 2025
The World Bank expects growth in the Iraqi economy in 2025 and 2026.
The World Bank expects growth in the Iraqi economy in 2025 and 2026
The World Bank expects the Iraqi economy to grow by 1.2% this year.
The bank said in statistics reviewed by Shafaq News Agency that "the Iraqi economy is expected to grow by 1.2% this year, up from negative 1.5% in 2024."
He added that economic growth in Iraq is also expected to rise to 4.4% in 2026, before declining to 3.1% in 2027 .
He pointed out that "Libya is expected to be the Arab country with the fastest economic growth, with an estimated 12.3%, followed by Djibouti at 5.2%, and then Lebanon at 4.7%."
According to World Bank statistics, "Yemen will have the lowest economic growth, at -1.5%, followed by Syria, with a growth of 1%." link
BRUCE HIGHLIGHTS
Thurs. 12 June 2025 Bruce:
- There are a substantial number of people getting paid on the Quantum Financial System but we do not know who they are.
- Our financial accounts in the system are now in USN
- The Military Parade will be on Sat. 14 June at 6:30 pm EST in Washington DC.
- There is an announcement by President Trump scheduled at 8 am EST Mon. 16 June that should reference Nesara Gesara and our new asset backed currency (USN).
- Tier4b could be notified to set appointments on Mon 16 June and start appointments on Tues. 17 June.
Spokesman For The Commander-In-Chief: All Diplomatic Missions Operating In Iraq Enjoy The Widest Range Of Safe Operations
Spokesman For The Commander-In-Chief: All Diplomatic Missions Operating In Iraq Enjoy The Widest Range Of Safe Operations
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 1:42 PM | Politics Number of reads: 374 Baghdad / NINA / The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Sabah Al-Numan, confirmed today, Thursday, that all Arab and foreign diplomatic missions operating in Iraq enjoy the widest range of safe work, freedom of communication and effectiveness, and carry out their activities normally, whether in the capital, Baghdad, or in the various governorates.
Al-Numan told the official agency: "The evacuation of some employees of the US Embassy, from Iraq or other regions in the Middle East, is an organizational precautionary measure related to them, and has nothing to do with the presence of any field security indicator inside Iraqi territory.
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He added that "all security indicators and briefings that we receive on a daily basis confirm the escalation of stability and the establishment of internal security throughout the country."
He stressed that "all Arab and foreign diplomatic missions operating in Iraq enjoy the widest range of safe work, freedom of communication and effectiveness, and carry out their activities normally, whether in the capital, Baghdad, or in the various Iraqi governorates," explaining that "the security forces continue to implement their plans with high efficiency to ensure security and stability, and intelligence and field reports do not indicate the existence of actual threats that would affect the work of the missions or the general situation in the country."
Al-Naaman continued, "The Joint Operations Command and other security agencies are following all developments and confirm the continuation of work with a high level of readiness and the ability to deal with any emergency in accordance with approved professional standards." / End https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?Key=1233833
FIREFLY: Saleh back on TV today...talked about how a fixed rate is better than a floating rate
Frank26
[Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]
FIREFLY:Saleh back on TV today...talked about how a fixed rate is better than a floating rate and talked about how sometimes revaluation a currency can help solve black markets .
FRANK: Everything that is required for the new exchange rate to come out is being put in position. Even the removal of the Iran's profiteering is about to come to an end...
Parliamentary Security: Evacuation Of The US Embassy Indicates A Strike Against Iran
Parliamentary Security: Evacuation Of The US Embassy Indicates A Strike Against Iran
A wish | 10:51 - 12/06/2025 Mawazine News - Baghdad - Member of the Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee, Mohammed Al-Shammari, confirmed on Thursday that the evacuation of the US embassy in Baghdad indicates the presence of a strike against Iran.
He pointed out that Iraq is within the circle of the Iranian-American conflict and that military bases are within range of missiles.
Al-Shammari said in a televised interview, "The evacuation of the US embassy may indicate the presence of a strike against Iran, knowing that the Islamic Republic will respond anywhere connected to America and Israel, in addition to the close range of retaliatory strikes in Iraq."
He added, "Iraq's position is balanced in its relations with all parties, and Iraqi security is fully secured, but the external repercussions are uncontrollable. All we have to do is mediate if the other parties want to respond."
He continued, "Trump does not view countries as a parallel or equal party, but rather sees himself above everyone, and this is difficult to deal with."
He added, "Both parties do not consider Iraq's good intentions and will, but rather see it as an arena for settling scores. Iraq is now within the circle of war between Iran and the US, and all its military bases are within range of Iranian missiles."
He explained that "Iraq has no official contact with Israel, and what halted the threatened strike on Iraq was the Iraqi government's high-level diplomacy, with the bulk of it coming from the United States."
He continued, "There is an agreement and a schedule for the full withdrawal of security forces from Iraq within the next year." https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=262466
JUDY NOTES
Possible Timing, Global Currency Reset:
- Wed. 11 June 2025: Dinar & Dong Hit All-Time Highs on Forex! Huge News for Currency Holders! Iraqi dinar news today
On Forex:
Dinar International Rate: $4.90
Dong International Rate: $3.10
- Sat. 14 June was Flag Day, Trump’s birthday and the U.S. Army’s 250th Anniversary Parade at the National Mall in Washington DC. Also on the 14th was the beginning of the rollout of NESARA debt relief that would go to July 4. The day could also include announcement of the new gold-backed USN.
- Sun. 15 June 2025 EBS Goes Live according to F*I Director Kash Patel: “Each citizen will receive a one-time secure code, instructions for wallet activation (on the new Global Quantum Financial Star Link Satellite System), confirmation of debt wipe status and access to the sovereign fund dashboard.”
- Mid June 2025: Under Trump’s Patriot Wealth Directive, Restitution & Reparation (R&R) payouts begin mid-June — gold-backed compensation for every theft you endured.
- Around Sun. 15 and Mon. 16 June 2025 expect minor banking downtimes, signaling the final global financial switchover to full QFS integration.
- It’s official: As of Mon. June 23, 2025, Redemption Centers will begin processing live appointments under full GESARA protocol. According to sources inside two U.S. Treasury branches, the schedule was already being populated with approved Tier 4B participants. This is the moment we’ve all prepared for. …Emergency Broadcast System, White Hats on Telegram
- Between Sun. 29 June and Fri. 4 July 2025 expect an EBS Bank Blackout Period while systems adjusted to the new currency rates and Global Financial System.
- Fri. 4 July 2025: Public announcement of new American Republic under concepts of the original Constitution and official rollout of the Global Currency Reset.
Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Mr. Cottrell. 06/13/2025
Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Mr. Cottrell. 06/13/2025
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 Friday the 13th…….good luck to all…lol
Member: we are at another weekend…hope its memorable
Member: WOW! I just looked it up…Saturday is actually National Go RVing Day!!!!
Member: National Go RVing Day is celebrated on the second Saturday of June. In 2025, this falls on June 14th. This day encourages people to explore the RV (Recreational Vehicle) lifestyle and embrace the freedom of RV travel.
MZ: That is perfect………lol I love it.
Member: Tomorrow is also Flag day and Trumps birthday…would love it to also be our RV (Revaluation) day. Plus Sunday is Fathers Day.
Member: I f the dinar is a scam, boy they sure are putting in a lot of work to keep up appearances. Lol
MZ: And if it is…they somehow convinced Trump and Warren Buffet and the US Treasury to buy millions of it…..along with JP Morgan Chase bank and other countries-who have loaded up on it. If it’s a scam ….they have gone to a lot of effort… ..but it isn’t a scam.
MZ: We don’t know the timing…but it is not a scam.
Member: Is this attack on Iraq the start of the RV or a distraction?
MZ: Maybe its both . We may be heading to a culmination here. With this unrest gas and oil prices are about to go up…they may spike in the next day or two…which will mean a spike at the gas pumps
MZ: oil prices are in the low 70’s right now….a oil price spike would put Iraq well above the number they needed to revalue their currency.
Member: Kim Clement prophesied Iraq would RV after Israel attacked Iran.
Member: breaking - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to keeping Iraq out of the ongoing conflict - zoom news
Member: I wonder what does the timeline look like now? Do we have to wait for this war to finish before we seen an RV??
MZ: Overwhelmingly what I have heard from bond contacts, group contacts, paymasters and Iraq contacts…..they all agree that this acceleration of unrest and this conflict in Iran will move things forward. They believe this will wrap up loose ends and finish this revaluation. They all agree this will not be a delay or a speed bump…but will accelerate the reset….so I am hopeful.
Member: guess there is no new bond or banking news today……..
MZ: Glad you reminded me. One of my contacts said they did not get their final contracts this week…..even though they had expected them on Friday. Historical Assets…….in boxes with specific art on them like double crossed guns and dragons….. There was an uptick on folks like the royal dragon families and other royal familes like from indonisia ect….. are trying to get hold of them.
MZ: This is not globalists…but truly “old money” are trying to pick up these old assets. This tells me we are close because they are trying to unload their fiat dollars and load up on historical assets that carry more value. They can also use these assets to back loans.
MZ: I do not believe they would be parting with billions of dollars if this was not ready to flip. IMO
Member: Are bankers or redemption center folks working this weekend?
MZ:I don’t know. I usually get an update on Thurs. or Fri. They have not responded yet.
Member: Everyone stay safe this weekend and far away from all the riots. God help the USA.
Member: Happy Fathers Day to all celebrating this Sunday.
Member: Happy Friday 13! Stay Positive! Thanks to all who help you and Thanks to you too for this good site
Mr. Cottrell joins the stream today. Please listen to the replay for his information and opinions
Chase Bank’s internal systems are showing fixed exchange rates of $40 per Iraqi dinar (IQD) and $2.51 per Vietnamese dong (VND
Chase Bank’s internal systems are showing fixed exchange rates of $40 per Iraqi dinar (IQD) and $2.51 per Vietnamese dong (VND
Recent reports suggest that Chase Bank’s internal systems are showing fixed exchange rates of $40 per Iraqi dinar (IQD) and $2.51 per Vietnamese dong (VND). These rates are listed as “active” or “pending,” signaling a potentially imminent currency revaluation (RV).
This RV is not based on speculation but grounded in economic fundamentals:
Iraq’s dinar value reflects its historical pre-2003 range, supported by natural resources and economic recovery.
Vietnam’s dong has long been undervalued compared to its strong GDP growth and global integration.
The exchange process will reportedly involve tiered appointments, NDAs, and strict documentation, indicating a highly secure and regulated environment. The use of these measures suggests the RV could happen suddenly, requiring immediate readiness from currency holders.
This isn’t just about Iraq and Vietnam—it's part of a larger global shift toward asset-backed currencies and away from debt-based systems. Trends like BRICS alliances, de-dollarization, and evolving trade blocs hint at a broader realignment in the international financial order.
Still, cautious optimism is advised. While this data seems more credible than past rumors, delays or political changes have derailed similar events before. The key message is preparation: verified currency, legal and tax advice, and a solid exchange strategy. Emotional decisions or poor planning could cost holders their opportunity.
Al-Karawi: We filed a lawsuit against the government due to the delay in the budget schedules
Al-Karawi: We filed a lawsuit against the government due to the delay in the budget schedules
Member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Mustafa Al-Karaawi, revealed today, Tuesday, that the committee has filed a lawsuit against the government due to its delay in sending the budget schedules.
Al-Karaawi said in a statement to / Al-Maalouma / agency, that “the suspension of new employment and appointments is based on Article (14) of the Budget Law, which stipulates the suspension of contracting and appointment, with the exception of 150 job grades regulated within the budget text, in addition to some excluded categories in institutions affiliated with the Ministry of Education.”
He explained that "these exceptions have already been implemented or government institutions have begun implementing them. As for new contracts or daily wages, there is no explicit text in the budget that allows them to proceed with them, which makes them a subject of continuous discussion in Parliament sessions, especially with regard to the confirmation of contracts."
He added that "the first half of the year is about to end, and the budget has not yet been included on Parliament's agenda,"
stressing that "this matter constitutes a clear violation of the Budget Law, especially Article 77/Second Paragraph."
He pointed out that he "filed a lawsuit with the Public Prosecution Office more than two weeks ago, due to the delay in sending the budget and the existence of financial violations related to the Kurdistan Regional Government's allocations, as more than 4 trillion dinars spent were above the approved allocations."
Al-Karawi confirmed that "the Public Prosecution Office has begun investigation procedures to find a solution to the crisis," suggesting that the reason for the government's delay in sending the budget is the lack of financial liquidity and the absence of real solutions to the financing and cash crises, in addition to ignoring fluctuations in oil prices.
It is noteworthy that the budget for the years (2023-2025) was legislated in a three-part formula for the first time in Iraq's history, but the government has not sent its annual schedules yet, which has sparked angry parliamentary and popular reactions. link
Major RV Update 2025 - IQD at $4.31 & VND at $2.51 - Chase Bank Confirms Fixed Rates
Major RV Update 2025 - IQD at $4.31 & VND at $2.51 - Chase Bank Confirms Fixed Rates
Summary
This video provides a comprehensive and evidence-based update on the potential imminent revaluation (RV) of the Iraqi dinar (IQD) and Vietnamese dong (VND), focusing on recent credible disclosures from high-level banking sources.
Contrary to speculative chatter, internal data from Chase Bank, a globally influential institution, reportedly shows fixed exchange rates of $40 per IQD and $2.51 per VND within their secure institutional systems.
These figures indicate not tentative estimates but values ready for formal activation, suggesting the long-anticipated currency reset could be approaching execution.
The video contextualizes these staggering rates by reviewing Iraq’s historical currency value prior to geopolitical upheavals and Vietnam’s rapid economic advancement, highlighting why these valuations, though seemingly dramatic, align with economic fundamentals and sovereign asset backing. The analysis underscores the gradual rebuilding of Iraq’s monetary infrastructure and Vietnam’s integration into global markets, supporting the rationale for such revaluations.
It also warns viewers about the procedural complexities involved in currency exchange post-RV, including the likelihood of non-traditional redemption methods such as tier-based appointments and non-disclosure agreements.
Viewers are advised to prepare carefully by securing genuine currency notes, organizing documentation, and consulting financial professionals to handle tax and legal aspects.
This revelation could signify a broader global financial paradigm shift away from debt-based fiat systems toward asset-backed valuations, with countries like Iraq and Vietnam potentially spearheading a trend that might soon extend to other undervalued currencies worldwide.
While maintaining cautious optimism due to the lack of official public confirmation, the video stresses readiness, strategic planning, and reliance on verified, expert sources as critical for anyone holding the IQD or VND. The channel commits to ongoing updates and encourages open community discourse to help interested parties make informed decisions.
Highlights
- 💰 Chase Bank’s internal systems reportedly show fixed exchange rates of $40 per Iraqi dinar and $2.51 per Vietnamese dong.
- 🌍 The imminent RV could mark a pivotal moment in global financial realignment and currency valuation.
- 🔍 IQD and VND rates are not speculative but visible as “active” and “pending” figures in secure banking terminals.
- 🇮🇶 Iraq’s dinar values align with its pre-2003 historical range, reflecting Iraq’s natural resource wealth and economic reconstruction.
- 🇻🇳 Vietnam’s dong undervaluation contrasts its strong economic growth, justifying a potential reset at significantly higher values.
- 🛡️ Post-RV exchange will likely involve tiered appointments, NDAs, and require thorough documentation and professional guidance.
- 🌐 This shift may herald broader changes involving multiple undervalued currencies beyond Iraq and Vietnam.
Key Insights
💼 Chase Bank as a trusted bellwether for RV readiness: The internal display of fixed rates within Chase’s secure banking terminals underscores the seriousness of the RV preparations. Chase’s central role in global finance means this is not a mere internal experiment but possibly part of a coordinated strategy involving leading monetary authorities. This insight indicates how major banks serve as important indicators for shifts that will soon touch retail holders .
📉 Revaluation reflects economic fundamentals, not fantasy: The $40 IQD rate corresponds roughly to its valuation before significant geopolitical disruptions and reflects Iraq’s progressive efforts to stabilize and rebuild its economy. Similarly, the $2.51 VND ties to Vietnam’s documented GDP growth and international integration. This shows RV is a fundamental economic realignment rather than a speculative windfall, emphasizing the role of sovereign assets and market corrections in currency values.
🕰️ Imminence and timing of RV are critical: The terminology “active” and “pending” seen inside bank systems signals that the RV is not a distant possibility but may be triggered rapidly. This compresses the timeline for currency holders from tentative anticipation to immediate readiness. The video’s strategic advice focuses on meticulous preparation, underlining that delays or procrastination could lead to missed opportunities.
🔐 Non-traditional exchange procedures reflect high sensitivity: The anticipated use of NDAs, tiered appointments, and limited redemption windows highlights the extraordinary security and regulatory environment surrounding such RV events. This indicates that holders must be proactive in understanding not only the exchange logistics but also legal and financial implications, including taxes and asset protection. These are crucial for converting windfalls into sustainable wealth.
🌍 Broader geopolitical and financial landscape shifts: The RV of IQD and VND appears as part of a larger global pivot from fiat, debt-driven currencies towards asset-backed models. Alliances like BRICS, dollar de-dollarization, and changing trade blocs suggest a systemic transformation. This contextualizes the RV as not merely a local or bilateral change but a strategic realignment with global ripple effects, potentially reshaping international economic power balances.
🧩 Cautious optimism amid historical false starts: While this data is more concrete than previous leaks, the video stresses prudence due to past occurrences of premature rate reveals, glitches, or political shifts causing delays or cancellations. Holders are encouraged to follow verified sources and avoid hype-driven decisions. This balanced perspective encourages analytical skepticism alongside hopeful planning.
📝 Knowledge, organization, and preparation as keys to benefit: The video’s strongest takeaway is that success in this RV environment depends on advance readiness—including authentic currency confirmation, documentation, legal and tax consultations, and well-defined exchange strategies. Emotional reactions or delays could reduce benefits substantially. This holistic approach urges holders to view the RV as a comprehensive financial event that demands discipline and professional oversight.
This detailed and grounded presentation empowers investors and observers to approach the potential Iraqi dinar and Vietnamese dong revaluations with informed confidence, discouraging speculation while promoting practical readiness for what could be a historic monetary shift.
TIDBIT FROM KAPERONI
Kaperoni
Article: "The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 4 Do not travel alert to Iraq due to high risk tensions and life threatening risk"
Quote: "...citing heightened threats of terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, and widespread civil unrest.
The advisory also highlights the severely limited capacity of the U.S. government to provide emergency assistance to American citizens in the region. Travel to Iraq at this time poses an extreme and potentially life-threatening risk."
GOLDILOCKS: 🚨SPECIAL REPORT: BONUSES for VR.....Will the bonuses be redeemed? (REALLY?)
GOLDILOCKS: 🚨SPECIAL REPORT: BONUSES for VR.....Will the bonuses be redeemed? (REALLY?)
Summary
The video, presented by Freedom Fighter on the Goldilocks Global Banking News channel, delivers a comprehensive update on the evolving financial landscape related to the Redevaluation (RV) and Global Currency Reset (GCR).
The core focus is on the tangible assets—primarily gold, silver, and copper—that will back new currencies and digital assets in the impending transition to a modern, asset-backed digital trading system. Goldilocks emphasizes the breaking down of traditional financial instruments, particularly the U.S. bond market, while dismissing rumors surrounding fraudulent bonds linked to the RV.
Instead, the reliable backing for upcoming currency exchanges lies in precious metals and stablecoin regulations.
Additionally, the video highlights the accelerating shift from a U.S. dollar–centered global economy toward commodity-backed digital currencies and foreign currencies underpinning new trade agreements.
The emerging system, reinforced by digital asset regulations like the GENIUS Act, will be fundamentally based on code and digital infrastructure controlled by banking systems but evolving toward decentralization with blockchain and alternative networks such as China’s systems and BRICS nations’ digital
currencies. The video stresses the importance of understanding what currencies and assets one holds, urges viewers to research from verified government sources, and invites them to join the Goldilocks QFS dialogues room for deeper insights and guidance to effectively navigate the unfolding financial changes.
- 💰 Precious metals (gold, silver, copper) are confirming upward price trends, signaling their role in backing new digital currencies.
- 🚫 Bonds linked to RV are debunked as fraudulent; only real government bonds have validity, with many rumored bonds classified as scams by the U.S. Treasury.
- 🔄 The global financial system is moving away from the dollar, shifting toward foreign currencies and commodity-backed settlement systems.
- 🌐 Digital assets and stablecoins, supported by emerging regulations like the GENIUS Act, are central to the new banking paradigm.
- 🏦 Banks control the digital rails and software infrastructure, making them powerful actors in the new monetary system despite the rise of decentralization.
- 🛠 The gold-backed digital asset-based trading system will begin to materialize around July 1st, with Basel III regulations driving demand.
- Key Insights
💎 Gold and Other Precious Metals as Foundation: The emphasis on gold, silver, and copper as backing assets reflects a return to tangible value in currency systems, addressing historical issues related to fiat currencies fluctuating without hard asset support. Basel III’s implementation places increased demand on gold reserves, reinforcing the system’s stability and signaling a radical shift in how wealth and liquidity will be measured. This signals a move toward greater financial sovereignty and reduced dependency on speculative or unregulated financial instruments.
⚠️ Debunking Bond Myths: Many rumors have circulated about bonds tied to the RV and GCR, which have fueled expectations of windfall redemptions. However, the U.S. Treasury’s explicit denouncement of such bonds as fraudulent underscores the necessity of due diligence and caution. This insight protects investors from scams and refocuses attention on legally recognized assets backing the new system. This calls for a careful verification process from official sources rather than relying on hearsay from online forums.
🌎 Shift from Dollar Dominance: The strategic disentanglement from the U.S. dollar in global trade signifies a geo-economic rebalancing. Foreign currencies and commodity-backed settlements, as opposed to dollar-based SWIFT transactions, mark a multipolar financial world. It suggests decreased U.S. leverage via financial sanctions and heightened sovereignty for emerging economies. Understanding this trend is critical for holders of foreign currencies and digital assets, as it impacts currency valuation and exchange opportunities worldwide.
🔗 Digital Asset Regulation as a Catalyst: The introduction of stablecoin and digital asset regulation, including the GENIUS Act, reflects government recognition of digital finance’s inevitability and the need to manage risk and standardize operations. These regulations legitimize digital currencies and outline structural frameworks that banks and fintech companies must follow. This provides a regulatory foundation for institutional adoption and mainstream integration of digital asset-based currencies, enhancing their long-term viability.
🖥 Control of Digital Money via Software: Money has evolved from physical cash to code within databases residing on blockchain and banking networks. Control over this code is power, as it dictates transaction flows, access to funds, data privacy, and enforcement of sanctions. Central banks and commercial banks maintaining this infrastructure means the new system’s governance is not purely decentralized but hybrid, combining government oversight with blockchain technology. This insight highlights the complex interplay between regulation, technology, and finance.
🚀 Emerging Alternative Systems Challenge SWIFT: China’s blockchain-based payment systems, BRICS nations’ digital currencies, and commodity-backed tokens seek to bypass traditional Western-dominated platforms like SWIFT. This diversification of payment rails reduces systemic risk, fosters faster innovation, and shifts geopolitical power in finance. For investors, this means the opportunity to engage with multiple financial ecosystems, thereby potentially broadening exchange options and currency interoperability.
The content collectively provides a thorough overview of how the global monetary order may evolve in the near future, the risks inherent in current narratives about bonds and RV systems, and the critical role of precious metals and digital asset regulation in shaping a new, technologically driven financial era. The viewer is encouraged to proactively educate themselves and engage with reliable communities to achieve the best outcomes in this rapidly changing environment.
Parliamentary Legal Committee: No serious steps have been taken to pass the Oil and Gas Law yet.
Parliamentary Legal Committee: No serious steps have been taken to pass the Oil and Gas Law yet.
Parliamentary Legal Committee member Dara Sekanyani confirmed on Wednesday that no serious steps have been taken to pass the oil and gas law. He noted that passing the law requires consensus and understanding between the parties, something that has not yet been achieved.
“All parties are talking about the importance of approving and passing the oil and gas law, which was included in the government’s work program and was scheduled to be passed, but no serious steps have been taken to pass it yet,” Sekanyani said in a press statement. He explained that “passing the oil and gas law concerns all of Iraq and requires understanding between all parties.
It requires some kind of agreement and consensus, but so far this consensus and understanding has not been achieved between the political parties in Iraq and the region.”
He added, "If the oil and gas law is passed, the oil and gas issue between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the federal government will be resolved, and some of the issues between them will be resolved, provided that all parties commit to implementing the law after its passage." link
TIDBIT FROM SANDY INGRAM
Sandy Ingram
This is breaking news reported by the New York Times..."U.S. to Reduce Diplomatic Presence in Iraq amid rising tensions."
This move comes as tensions in the Middle East are rising and talks between the US and Iran over nuclear weapons appears to be going nowhere . ..
We are deeply concerned about this latest announcement. Iraq is caught in the middle. Its government wants good relationships with both the United States and Iran but that's becoming harder as the two countries drift further apart...Stay positive, this too will pass.
Iran Proposes Joint AI Centre with Iraq on Gulf Island
By John Lee.
Hussein Afshin, Assistant to the Iranian President for Scientific and Technical Affairs and the Knowledge Economy, has reportedly proposed establishing a joint Iran-Iraq artificial intelligence (AI) centre on one of Iran's islands.
Speaking during a meeting in Tehran with Ali Razzouqi, Deputy Head of the Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister, Afshin is quoted as called for moving beyond memoranda of understanding towards practical planning and implementation, suggesting that the historical ties between Iran and Iraq could support long-term scientific collaboration.
According to Iran's state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Razzouqi welcomed the proposal, referencing previous cooperation between Sharif University and the University of Baghdad. He underlined the importance of AI as a tool to address broader challenges, including water, energy, agriculture, and environmental issues.
Topics discussed for future collaboration included military technologies, cloud seeding, and responses to climate change and dust storms.
(Source: IRNA)
TIDBIT FROM MARKZ
MarkZ
Article: “Iraq has made great progress in its path to the World Trade Organization.”
Iraq has completed the requirements for ascension as soon as they change the value.
So we have the Economic investment forum happening the same times as the 4th meeting with the WTO.
Article: “Preparation for the 4th meeting of the ascension to the world Trade organization”
this is a negotiation meeting. Iraq has met all their obligations. They are also expected to have an international rate with no sanctions or restrictions on the dinar. This is huge.
Iraqi Private Sector Faces Four Key Challenges, Says Professor
The Iraqi private sector confronts significant obstacles that must be addressed to unlock the country's economic potential, according to Professor Frank Gunter of Lehigh University, speaking at the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) Spring Conference in London recently.
Professor Gunter identified four critical challenges hampering private enterprise development in Iraq:
- Finance: Iraqi businesses struggle to access basic financial services including cross-country bill payments and funding. "The first source of funds is family, not a bank, not a loan, not a venture capitalist," Professor Gunter noted, emphasising that this reliance on family financing must change for sustainable growth.
- Education: The country faces challenges in both quantity and quality of education. Iraq had been making progress in reducing illiteracy until ISIS disrupted educational systems between 2014 and 2017, forcing many out of schools and creating refugee populations. The professor stressed the need to eliminate illiteracy, particularly among older workers, whilst improving educational quality to meet private sector demands for engineers and scientifically-trained personnel rather than bureaucrats.
- Infrastructure: Basic infrastructure remains deficient, with Iraq lacking reliable 24-hour electricity despite two decades of substantial investment spending.
- Regulatory Environment: This emerged as perhaps the most damaging constraint. Professor Gunter cited a recent World Bank study examining 50 countries, which found Iraq ranking last among 16 nations with similar economic development levels for regulatory quality. Even when compared to all 50 countries studied-including those with lower development levels and nations experiencing civil wars-Iraq ranked 45th.
The findings suggest substantial reform will be required across multiple sectors to create a conducive environment for private enterprise in Iraq.