Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Iraqi Parliament approves amended bylaws, confirms Army Chief and Baghdad Mayor
Shafaq News- Baghdad
Iraq’s Council of Representatives voted on Tuesday to approve the amended internal bylaws related to parliamentary committees, and confirmed the continuation of Baghdad Mayor Ammar Musa Kazem and Iraqi Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah in their posts.
Hamam Al-Tamimi, a lawmaker from the Badr bloc led by Hadi Al-Ameri, said during a press conference after the session that his bloc gathered the signatures required to confirm the Army Chief of Staff, adding that the bloc “takes responsibility for correcting the course of security leaders.” He noted that this step “is the first by the Council of Representatives to confirm a commander of the Iraqi Army, with the institution managed in an official capacity rather than by proxy.”
Earlier, the Council of Representatives issued a parliamentary order to form a temporary committee comprising 19 lawmakers to amend Internal Regulation No. (1) of 2022, specifically regarding permanent parliamentary committees. The order stipulated that the committee would be chaired by the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and include a number of male and female lawmakers. The committee is tasked with amending provisions related to the permanent parliamentary committees.
Later, the Speakership of the Council announced the permanent parliamentary committees for the current legislative term, which are:
1- Legal Committee.
2- Finance Committee.
3- Security and Defense Committee.
4- Integrity Committee.
5- Oil, Gas and Natural Resources Committee.
6- Foreign Relations Committee.
7- Services and Reconstruction Committee.
8- Electricity and Energy Committee.
9- Economy, Industry and Trade Committee.
10- Investment and Development Committee.
11- Health and Narcotics Control Committee.
12- Regions and Governorates Not Organized in a Region, Planning and Government Program, and Endowments Committee.
13- Transport, Communications and Governance Committee.
14- Culture, Media, Tourism and Antiquities Committee.
15- Education Committee.
16- Higher Education Committee.
17- Agriculture, Water Resources and Environment Committee.
18- Labor, Civil Society Organizations, Federal Public Service, Youth and Sports Committee.
19- Migration, Displacement, Community Reconciliation and Tribes Committee.
20- Martyrs, Victims and Political Prisoners Committee.
21- Human Rights, Women, Family and Childhood Committee.
22- Border Crossings and Protection of National Product Committee.
FRANK26: 🚨 Iraq Dinar Revaluation: IMF Pressure, Maliki Blocked & the 1:1 Rate Speculation Explained
New commentary circulating in the dinar investment community suggests major geopolitical and monetary shifts are underway in Iraq.
Claims include:
U.S. involvement to block Nouri al-Maliki
Security stabilization as a prerequisite for a new exchange rate
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) pushing Iraq to float its currency
A potential 1:1 rate with the U.S. dollar
Let’s break this down carefully and separate confirmed monetary policy from investor interpretation.
🏛️ Political Stability & Currency Reform
It is true that political stability directly impacts currency strength.
Security improvements lead to:
Increased foreign investment
Higher oil production stability
Reduced capital flight
Improved sovereign credit perception
However, claims that foreign forces are “there for one purpose” to remove a specific political figure are speculative interpretations — not officially confirmed policy statements.
What is documented:
Iraq continues to navigate internal political coalition dynamics.
Leadership alignment impacts economic reform implementation.
Stability is necessary for long-term currency appreciation.
But currency valuation decisions remain institutional, not political revenge-driven.
🌍 Does the IMF Want Iraq to Float Its Currency?
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) typically encourages:
Exchange rate flexibility
Reduced currency distortions
Market-based pricing mechanisms
Gradual liberalization
However, a free float is very different from a sudden large revaluation.
What Does “Float” Actually Mean?
A floating currency:
Moves based on supply and demand
Adjusts gradually
Reflects macroeconomic fundamentals
Can appreciate or depreciate
If Iraq were to float the dinar, appreciation would depend on:
Foreign direct investment
Oil revenue strength
Inflation control
Reserve backing
Confidence in governance
A float does not automatically produce a dramatic overnight rate jump.
💵 The 1:1 Rate with the U.S. Dollar – Is It Realistic?
The speculation suggests Iraq is “already set internally” to be at least 1:1 with the United States dollar once lower denomination notes are released.
Let’s examine the economic mechanics.
Exchange Rates Reflect:
GDP size
Money supply
Foreign reserves
Trade balance
Productivity
Inflation
Iraq currently maintains a managed exchange rate system.
For a 1:1 valuation to occur organically:
Money supply would need restructuring
Inflation must remain controlled
Foreign reserves must strongly support circulation
Market confidence must justify parity
It would require structural monetary reform — not just a policy announcement.
🏦 Lower Denominations & “Release of the New Rate”
The concept of releasing lower denomination notes is tied to Iraq’s long-discussed “delete the zeros” project.
This involves:
Redenomination
Simplifying transactions
Modernizing the cash economy
Reducing reliance on large nominal bills
However, redenomination alone does not automatically create external purchasing power parity.
📌 Featured Snippet: Does the IMF Control Iraq’s Exchange Rate?
No. The IMF provides guidance and reform frameworks, but Iraq’s exchange rate is controlled exclusively by the Central Bank of Iraq. Any move toward floating or revaluing the dinar would be executed by Iraq’s monetary authority.
🔎 Is Security Required Before a Rate Change?
Yes — security stability matters.
Currency strength requires:
Predictable governance
Stable banking systems
Investor protection
Rule of law
Security reform supports monetary reform. But it does not guarantee a specific exchange rate target.
❓ Q&A: Iraq Dinar Revaluation & IMF Policy
Q1: Is Iraq being forced to float the dinar?
There is no public confirmation of a forced float. The IMF generally supports gradual exchange flexibility.
Q2: Can the dinar suddenly go to 1:1 with the USD?
A sudden jump to parity would require significant macroeconomic restructuring and reserve support. There is no official confirmation of such a plan.
Q3: Does removing political figures automatically trigger an RV?
No. Exchange rates are determined by monetary authorities based on economic conditions — not solely political changes.
Q4: Could the dinar appreciate over time?
Yes. If Iraq strengthens reserves, reduces corruption, modernizes banking, and stabilizes security, gradual appreciation is economically plausible.
📊 What Would Actually Support a Stronger Dinar?
✔ Sustained oil revenue growth
✔ Controlled inflation
✔ Reduced parallel market gap
✔ Digital banking modernization
✔ Increased foreign investment
✔ Political stability
These fundamentals — not rumors — ultimately determine currency valuation.
🧠 Final Analysis
There are three separate themes being blended together:
Political stabilization
IMF reform guidance
Speculation of a dramatic exchange rate reset
While stability and reform are real and ongoing, claims of a guaranteed 1:1 rate remain speculative without official confirmation.
The path forward is likely tied to:
Managed monetary reform
Gradual exchange flexibility
Continued institutional strengthening
Investors should track confirmed Central Bank policy, not just commentary narratives.
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Frank26
We are there in Iraq for one purpose and that is to remove Maliki and to remove the terrorism so that [Iraq] can have security and stability to bring forth a new exchange rate...We are in the process of blocking Maliki. It's going to be very devastating when it comes.
The IMF wants you to go international. They want you to float your currency.
They want the dinar to gain value outside of your country because they know you are already set inside your country. You are already set to at least be 1 to 1 with the American dollar when they finally release the new rate the lower notes.
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