Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Coffee with MarkZ. 12/27/2023
A parliamentary bloc demands that the US ambassador to Iraq be summoned and a note of protest be handed over to her, 27 DEC
Shafaq News/ The “Rights” parliamentary bloc demanded, on Wednesday, that the American ambassador to Iraq be summoned and that a note of protest be handed over to her against the bombing of the Popular Mobilization Forces camps, as well as the internationalization of the assassination of the former deputy headof the Popular Mobilization Forces, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.
A statement received by Shafaq News Agency stated that the head of the bloc, Saud Al-Saadi, directed several parliamentary questions to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, asking it to explain the reasons for the Ministry not summoning the American ambassador in Baghdad and handing her an official note of protest regarding the repeated violation of Iraqi sovereignty and the bombing of the Popular Mobilization Forces headquarters in Babylon on Tuesday, Which resulted in many martyrs and wounded.
Al-Saadi asked about “the international and legal measures taken by you before the United Nations and international forums regarding the violation of Iraqi sovereignty by American forces in relation to the crime of assassinating the Chief of Staff of the Popular Mobilization Forces and the guests of Iraq on January 3, 2020?”
He stressed “a statement of the final results of the efforts and actions taken by your ministry regarding the internationalization of the Baghdad Airport crime committed by American forces in 2020.”
Yesterday, Tuesday, the White House announced that United States President Joe Biden had directed air strikes on three sites belonging to Kataib Hezbollah and its affiliated groups in Iraq, in response to the attack that targeted a military base in Erbil and resulted in the injury of three American soldiers.
The White House said in a statement that US Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, briefed President Biden in a phone call on Monday afternoon about the incident, and several options were presented to the president, and Biden ordered the strikes during that call.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced this morning that US forces launched strikes on three facilities used by Kataib Hezbollah and its affiliated groups in Iraq.
Yesterday, Tuesday, the Iraqi government condemned the American air strike that targeted the headquarters of factions under the umbrella of the Popular Mobilization Forces, resulting in the fall of a member and the wounding of 18 others, including civilians, in response to the attack that targeted a military base in the city of Erbil, which led to casualties among the ranks. U.S. military.
On January 3, 2020, an American drone targeted a convoy carrying the Chief of Staff of the Popular Mobilization Forces, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, and the commander of the Quds Force in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, General Qassem Soleimani, killing them and those accompanying them.
shafaq.com
"RV UPDATE" BY CLARE, 27 DEC
Clare
Article: "The Iraqi Dinar Overthrows The Dollar And Wins The Struggle To Control The Regular Market” Quote “The US Treasury continues its cooperation with the Central Bank of Iraq,as many Iraqi banks have now formed relationships with international banks for the first time.”
Article: " CBI Governor: Int'l welcome to the Iraqi banking sector’s commitment to compliance rules" Quote: "For the first time, Iraq is witnessing the reorganization of the external transfer process through correspondent banks, instead of the Central Bank or the Federal Bank being the executive interface for this process.”
https://dinarevaluation.blogspot.com/2023/12/rv-update-by-clare-23-dec_01992421810.html
The Iraqi government adheres to the application of electronic payment and aspires to the end of the parallel market for the dollar, 27 DEC
The media advisor to the Prime Minister, Hisham Al-Rikabi, confirmed Tuesday, that the government is committed to implementing the electronic payment decision in various ministries, while explaining that there is an ambition to reach the end of the parallel market for the dollar in the coming days.
burathanews.com
"RV UPDATE" BY MARKZ, 27 DEC
MarkZ
[via PDK] “Iraq’s ports emerge as key transit points amidst international shipping route changes” With the unrest in the Red Sea…they have found alternative paths through Iraq using ports, rails and trucks. I think this one is big and solidifies Iraqs position in the international world. They are also shoring up their financial world and Iraq’s position as a trade hub. They are going to need a currency to go with it…especially once the de-dollarize. Question: What does your gut say? MarkZ: That we may be in the last week or the last days of this thing.
[via PDK] Comment: Exchanges should not be taxed…but, be prepared. MarkZ: That’s the way I look at it...memo from the US State Dept. directly about Iraq...The last sentence says “ There are no taxes or subsidies on purchases or sales of foreign exchange.” [NOTE: Always consult with your tax professional at the appropriate time to determine the right tax for your unique circumstances.]
Pretty quiet from Iraq so far today. One of my sources believe the local elections had some effect on our timing and are finishing the ballot counting before they release rates. If hes accurate…the counting should be finished in the next day or so, Possibly as early as today. I have one source in Iraq who believes they will release the rate in Iraq as soon as they finish seating these new electees. Possibly in a day or so or as early as today.
So far this morning - very quiet…no real changes since last night. There is nothing negative…Just no news saying anyone is spending any money yet this morning. Maybe we will get more news throughout the day today.
https://dinarevaluation.blogspot.com/2023/12/rv-update-by-markz24-dec.html
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