US-Iraq Deal: End of a 23-Year Occupation

DINAR REVALUATION REPORT: US-Iraq Deal: Near Quarter Century Long Pentagon Occupation to Finally End, 9 SEPT

 US-Iraq Deal: Near Quarter Century Long Pentagon Occupation to Finally End

On September 8, 2024, the governments of Iraq and the United States reached a historic agreement marking the end of the US-led coalition troop presence in Iraq. 1 Sources confirm that remaining American and Western allied troops will withdraw from the country by September 2025, with the final exit scheduled by the end of 2026. 1

Background of the Occupation

The nearly quarter-century-long occupation began with the 2003 'shock and awe' bombing of Baghdad and full-scale invasion under the Bush-Cheney administration. 1 The US overthrew Saddam Hussein, leading to years of chaos, an anti-US insurgency, and the rise of terror groups such as AQI and ISIS. This period was marked by significant civilian casualties, with estimates ranging into the hundreds of thousands, if not over a million. 1

The government established post-Saddam has been allied with Tehran and dominated by Shia politicians and their interests.  1

Recent Developments

In recent years, the Pentagon justified its presence in Iraq as necessary for combating ISIS. 1 However, widespread efforts in the Iraqi parliament and among the general population called for the removal of foreign troops. 1 Political leaders in Iraqi Kurdistan, however, have been the most supportive of the US presence. 1

US bases and the embassy have faced attacks by Iran-aligned Shia paramilitary groups, with the Iraqi Army accused of giving these groups free rein.  1

Agreement Details

A senior US official stated that the agreement is in place, with the only remaining question being the timing of its announcement. 1

The US withdrawal was initially planned for earlier in the summer but was postponed. 4

MARKZ EXCERPTS, 9 SEPT

 Mark Z excerpt: 9.7.24

MZ: Big article on Iraq this weekend “ US-Iraq Deal : Near Quarter century long pentagon occupation to finally end”   

From Zero hedge. They are starting to phase out the occupations between now and September 2025.

Member:  That's great news!

MZ: What did Trump tell us years ago?  That we would leave as soon as Iraq paid us everything ….There is a window telling us we will finally get this thing. 

Member: So are we waiting until 2025 now?

MZ: That does not mean we are waiting until then….It does not mean that at all. They just announced they are pulling out and have started the process. I do not think they would already be starting the process if they did not know the date they are getting all their money. We were told the US would leave when we got our money……and now they are leaving..."

CBI's Educational Campaign on Currency Reforms in Iraq

DINAR REVALUATION REPORT: CBI's Educational Campaign on Currency Reforms in Iraq, 8 SEPT

 CBI's Educational Campaign on Currency Reforms in Iraq

The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) is set to embark on an educational campaign aimed at informing the public about upcoming currency reforms[2].

 This initiative will culminate in the release of commercials and photographs, as part of the final phase of the education process.

 The announcement, made by Iraq's Prime Minister on September 8, 2024, signifies a significant step toward the introduction of a new exchange rate[2].

Background on Currency Reforms

Iraq has been working on a series of reforms to stabilize its economy and combat the thriving black market for foreign currencies[2]. The reforms include the adoption of the SWIFT system for electronic transactions, which has significantly increased the volume of regulated dollar transactions in the country[2]. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance transparency and prevent illicit financial activities, such as money laundering and sanctions evasion[2].

The Role of Education in Reform

Recognizing the importance of public understanding and support for these reforms, the CBI has prioritized an educational campaign[2]. This campaign will provide detailed information about the new rate and the reasons behind the reforms. By releasing commercials and photographs, the CBI aims to reach a wide audience and ensure that the Iraqi public is well-informed about the upcoming changes[2].

Impact on the Iraqi Economy

The success of these reforms hinges on the public's trust and cooperation. The educational campaign is designed to build confidence in the new measures and the CBI's ability to manage the country's monetary policy[2]. By ensuring that the public understands the benefits of the reforms, the CBI hopes to minimize any potential resistance and facilitate a smooth transition to the new exchange rate[2].

Conclusion

The CBI's educational campaign, culminating in the release of commercials and photographs in September 2024, marks a critical phase in Iraq's ongoing economic reforms[2]. Through this initiative, the CBI aims to prepare the Iraqi public for the introduction of a new exchange rate, ensuring transparency and fostering public support for the reforms[2].

Kuwait/ Iraq 3 of 4 : " THE RV/RI EFFORT IS VERY REAL " , 8 SEPT

 Kuwait/ Iraq 3 of 4

The IQD RV/RI effort is very real and has been attempted multiple times 2011, 2013, 2017 etc.. by IRAQ and the PTB over the last 20 years; as reported last month. 

The Following excerpt that is directly cited below from a (April 30, 2012) “DECLASSIFIED” REPORT TO THE US CONGRESS, FROM THE IRAQ PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT pg. 103, that clearly proves the lifting of the 3 zeros from the IQD and Raising the Value IS A REAL EFFORT THAT WAS POSTPONED AT THAT TIME! 

THIS EFFORT IS NOT A SCAM!!! NOT A LOP!!! NOT A PROGRAM CBI RATE CHANGE !!! BUT A LIFTING OF THE 3 ZEROS AND A VALUE CHANGE ALL TOGETHER!!! A REER!!!!!! SEE BELOW !

QUOTE FROM REPORT:“In April 2012, the CoM postponed indefinitely plans for a currency reform that would have removed three zeros from the Iraqi dinar in 2013 and required issuance of new currency notes. The reform would have made the dinar value slightly less than $1, It is currently worth less than one tenth of a cent.” DROP THE MIKE! That's almost 1 to 1 IN IRAQ!! In your country it would be higher due to the parity principle!!

One more notion we need to clear up is the Iraq official rate of 1310 to 1 and the “Illegal Parallel Market Rate” 1500 to 1, “needing to get closer or completely align, before Iraq can unify the rate and revalue its currency”. 

Really? The Turkmenistan RV model used by the IMF shows clearly that the so-called parallel market rate in Turkmenistan had a more than 6000 manat spread between the official rate and the Parallel rate, when they successfully unified the two rates rates on May 1st, 2008. The IQD has less than a 2000 spread today! Just do it! 

In addition. the Turkmenistan blue print included a REER rate change 1st, then a little later they introduced there new lower denoms. 

It’s a major problem if the actual lower denoms are released ahead of the rate; not only because they would be valueless but more importantly, it would allow counterfeiters to get there filthy little hands on the notes and torpedo the monetary reform with counterfiet notes! No CBI would make that amature error!

The CBI will release commercials and certain photographs first at the last phase of the education like Iraq’s PM announced Wednesday on TV close to the new rate.

Kuwait /Iraq 2 of 4, 8 SEPT

 Kuwait /Iraq 2 of 4

So Kuwait not only revalued their currency by candlelight, they did it under a dark sky filled with toxic fumes and a devastated economy! 

Speaking of Kuwait's economy, Kuwait's inflation rate in 1991 rose ironically to 6.49% as a direct consequence of the invasion. Iraq's inflation rate has fallen to 3.90% today, partially as a consequence of the currency rate reduction in 2020. 

The point is Kuwait's inflation rate in 1991 when they revalued was almost twice of what Iraq's inflation rate is today! 

Even a first-year economic major knows that increasing purchasing power and decreasing the money notes numerically, is a mechanism that stimulates and grows the economy, NOT to control hyperinflation, so what Iraq is working towards is not a Lop, their inflation rate is controlled! 

The general point I'm making is that KUWAIT revalued their currency in very unstable conditions socially, politically, environmentally, and economically. They needed to rebuild their country and understood the basic premise "you reestablish your currency FIRST, then rebuild your country". 

However, I must concede there may be two powerful factors in the Iraqi efforts to Reinstate and Revalue their currency that Kuwait did not face. 

1 A "Complex Global Currency Reset Effort" riding its back. 

2. It was not strapped with a somewhat timid ideology of the US Administration. In 1991 the "get the money boys were in power in the US"  

it truly makes a difference as to how obstacles are overcome in financial and political matters! No pun intended, just years of neutral observations. Idealism (analysis = paralysis) and $$$ money $$$ are strange bedfellows! 

But all of that is just fourplay, let's take a look under the hood, shall we? Side by Side, because numbers historically speak truth to power and intent! 

Fact: In 1990, before the first Gulf War, both the Kuwaiti Dinar and the Iraqi Dinar were both over $3 USD to 1 dinar, and had been for many years. Let's see where we are today, regarding the economy of the two countries and the numbers that matter in setting a countries REER (Real Effective Exchange Rate) !

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KUWAIT.                           Sept 4, 2024                                IRAQ 

Population: 4.95 million   44.5 million                                                      

Gold Reserves: 55.11 tonnes.  143.3 tonnes 

Reserve Currency:42.3 Billion USD  115 Billion USD                                  

GDP: 175.4 Billion.                                           265.89 Billion                    

GDP/Per cap: 307 Billion.                                                    530.86 Billion 

Inflation: 3.7%                                                                       3.9% 

Gas Reserves: 63 trillion Cu Ft.                                            131 trillion Cu Ft 

Oil Reserves: 102 Billion Barrels.                                          145 Billion Barrels

 Oil Reserve Status: 4th in Opec/ 10th in World.                  2nd in Opec/5th in World 

Mineral & Other Resources: Fresh Water.          Phosphates, Sulfur, Salt, Gypsum, Stone.

                                                                            Benzynite, Agriculture. 

KWD to USD (1 dinar = $3.54 usd) & IQD to USD (1 dinar = 0.001 or 1/10th Penny) 

What's wrong with the above Numbers? To CLAIM OR DENY the Effort to RV/RI the Iraqi Dinar as a SCAM, is not only untrue it's Stunated Foolishness Level!