Al-Sudani: The justifications for the American presence in Iraq have ended.. We do not need any forces, 9 OCT

 Al-Sudani: The justifications for the American presence in Iraq have ended.. We do not need any forces

10-8-2023

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Today, Sunday, Member of the House of Representatives, Muhammad Saadoun Al-Sudani, considered the justifications for the American presence in Iraq to be “over,” while stressing the importance of Iraq’s recovery away from foreign forces.

Al-Sudani said, in an interview with the Al-Ma’louma Agency, that “Iraq, amid the major changes that have occurred recently in the region, must live independently, like the rest of the countries,” adding, “We want to have close relations with neighboring countries and the world.”

He added, “These relations must be built on the basis of mutual respect and non-interference in internal affairs,” indicating that “foreign and American forces are present in Iraq for a specific reason, and now these justifications have ended.”

The member of the House of Representatives explained, “Iraq must recover and take its role away from combat forces, whether the international coalition or American forces,” stressing that “the country currently does not need combat forces, trainers, or any foreign aid.”

The representative of the Sadiqoun parliamentary bloc, Rafiq Al-Salhi, had accused the American side of supporting terrorism to prolong the military presence in Iraq, calling on the government to announce a timetable for withdrawing those forces.

Earlier today, the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, confirmed that ISIS does not today represent a threat to the Iraqi state, and there is no longer a need for the international coalition, which was formed to confront these gangs.

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What happened today in Baghdad banks? Dollar customers will not be patient any longer.. They will close their accounts - Urgent, 9 oct

  What happened today in Baghdad banks? Dollar customers will not be patient any longer.. They will close their accounts - Urgent

Journalists are prohibited from entering

For the second day in a row, chaos has prevailed in the branches of government and private banks in Baghdad, with large numbers of customers arriving to withdraw whatever amounts they can deposited in US dollars, amid fears of “banks exploiting depositors’ accounts,” according to a number of customers.

 Since Monday morning, customers have flocked to the branches of major and regional banks in the hope of withdrawing their dollar balances.

Most banks still refuse to hand over their balances to customers on the grounds of the lack of cash liquidity in foreign currency.

The media was prevented from covering the situation inside or near banks, with security tightened around most banks.

A number of customers describe the banks’ practices as “organized theft” with fears of “bad exploitation” of the balances of depositors and dollar account holders.

Customer trends were divided into three options: those who wanted to close their bank accounts, those who wanted to close them, and those who preferred to wait until the end of the year.

Those wishing to close their accounts hope that this step will force the bank to disburse the rest of their balances, while others seem more clear by demanding that their account be zeroed out and keep it open without a balance in the hope of using it if the situation changes.

Those demanding access to their dollar balances fear that the banks will postpone their disbursement in order to deliver them after the end of the current year in Iraqi dinars and at the official exchange rate, which means that depositors will lose a large percentage of the value of their deposits.

Customers who preferred to wait do not have large accounts or do not care about changing the value of their balances later, while awaiting a solution from the central bank.

source in one of the Baghdad banks:

We advised customers to wait a day or two while awaiting the arrival of an increase in our balances from the Central Bank, which today disbursed a new portion of them.

Number of bank customers:

The words of bank officials cannot be trusted. We have relied on them throughout the past period, and they have led us to where things are today.

The state must intervene to end the crisis. The dollar problem cannot be solved in this way, which raised the exchange rate in the market instead of contributing to controlling it. link

Evening News with MarkZ 10/09/2023

Monday Evening News with MarkZ 

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 ALL MARK z FAMILY AND SUPER MODS

Member: Can’t believe we are still waiting. After all the chatter about Sunday, etc. frustrating

Member: Iraq PM is meeting with Putin tomorrow.

MZ: Yes I have heard that….we don’t know what if anything will come from that. Luc oil is one of the biggest Russian oil companies and has a lot of holdings in northern Iraq. 

Member: How is the war affecting the RV…..is it now delayed???

MZ: I am told it may be a small speed bump but will not distract from it completely. Most of my sources think this is still our week. I sure hope so …I am tired..

Member:  We are all mentally and physically exhausted from this ….tired is an understatement….Come on RV!!!

MZ: Out of the CBI today. They are going to make certain the banks honor and pay out US denominated bank accounts when people want them.   Of course they want to get rid of them totally and soon. 

Member: Is Indonisian Rupiah still in the first basket?

MZ: I continue to hear it is still in the first basket.  And I continue to hear the rate will be $1.47. I hope it is accurate. 

Member: Rumored to be in first basket:   1. US 2. UK 3. Kuwait 4. Canada 5. Mexico 6. Russia 7. China 8. Venezuela 9. Iranian Rial 10. IRAQ 11. Indonesia Rupiah 12. Malaysia 13. Vietnamese 14. Brazil 15. Saudi Arabia 16. Qatar 17. United Arab Emirates 18. Turkey 19. Afghanistan possibly20. India 21. Libya 22. Japan23. Zimbabwe 

MZ: This is huge:  “ Breaking news- gold has surged in China –The Shanghai spot price is more than $112 dollars an ounce higher then levels seen in London” 

MZ: Just a reminder- I will be traveling tomorrow morning but plan on having the usual nightly podcast.  Mods can sleep in……lol

Member: Hope your flights are on time and on schedule….

Membr: Tomorrow is 10-10…..hope its a significant date…….

Member:  Miracles can happen suddenly. Have faith and pray

Member:  Your watching amazing progress happening...more than ever...hang in there...Our Worldwide RAINBOW is AHEAD

Member: Thank you and Safe travels tomorrow Mark….see you Tues night

Member:  hope to see you back stateside in a few days to exchange!!!

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"RV UPDATE" BY PIMPY, 9 OCT

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Article: "Putin: Sudanese visit to Moscow will be fruitful and come at the right time"  I bet it will but this also could be why it is that the Biden Administration is putting a clamp down on Iraq with US dollars...

  Question: "Is it worth it to invest in the dinar?" 

 I have them.  I think it's something to consider.  You should have discretionary funds if you're going to buy the Iraqi dinar.  I hold like 4 or 5 million...I think it's worth it.  I'm just holding on to it. 

 It's a legitimate currency.  It's way undervalued.  They have a lot of sanctions on them.  So what happens if you take away the sanctions?  Well then the currency will be able to function like it should without all this weight on its back

.  I think it's worth it.  Is it going to RV tomorrow?

  No. It's going to take time.  But not a lot of time.  Not like before...

The steps that Iraq's taking at this present moment you can see it go up in increments without a doubt...

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Baghdad, Ashgabat Sign MoU to Develop Bilateral Trade Ties , 9 OCT

 Baghdad, Ashgabat Sign MoU to Develop Bilateral Trade Ties , 9 OCT

ERBIL — The federal government of Iraq has signed a memorandum of understanding with Turkmenistan to import gas supplies in an attempt to strengthen bilateral trade relations and resolve the country's chronic power shortages.

 

“Minister of Electricity Ziad Ali Fadel received today the Minister of State of Turkmenistan for Gas Affairs at the ministry’s headquarters, where they engaged in a round of negotiations that resulted in the signing of a memorandum of understanding to supply gas to meet the needs of power production stations and the electrical system in Iraq," Iraqi News Agency reported on Friday.

 

In late August, a deal was struck between the federal government and Turkmenistan's government to address the nation's rising gas demand and alleviate persistent electricity shortages by importing gas.

 

Iraq has been struggling with persistent electricity shortages as it relied on Iranian gas supplies for power generation. However, due to US sanctions on Tehran, Baghdad needed to seek alternative solutions to compensate for these crucial gas imports.

Iraqi Territory Won't Be Used as Launchpad to Undermine Neighbors' Security: PM Sudani , 9 OCT

 Iraqi Territory Won't Be Used as Launchpad to Undermine Neighbors' Security: PM Sudani , 9 OCT

ERBIL — Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani on Monday received Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to emphasize that Iraqi territory will not be used as a platform to threaten the territorial sovereignty and integrity of neighboring countries.

"Prime Minister Al-Sudani reiterated Iraq's strong stance on upholding the security and territorial integrity of its neighboring countries, emphasizing its commitment to principles of good neighborliness and international resolutions," read a statement released by Sudani's media office today.

Iraq also reaffirmed its commitment to not allowing its territory to be used for attacks against any other nation."

The two sides also spoke about the "developments occurring in the occupied Arab territories in Palestine and the consequences of these events on the Palestinian people."

Iraq shares a long land border with several countries, including with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Baghdad has recently been stepping up border security with neighboring countries, including recently with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The country is also set to activate bilateral security committees with neighboring Turkey to enhance border security, eliminate remnants of the Islamic State (IS) jihadist group, and crack down on drug trafficking in the broader region.