AJ: HERE ARE THE TRUMP'S POLICY TOWARDS IRAQ!!, 21 JAN

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The nominal Speaker of the US Congress, Zainab Al-Suwaij, revealed US President Donald Trump’s policy towards Iraq in the next phase. Al-Suwaij said, during her hosting on the {Free Talk} program broadcast on Al-Furat satellite channel this evening, that:

"There is a big change in the Trump administration from his previous and current term, especially in these elections, as he tried to focus on the Muslim and Arab community in America to vote for him," indicating that "Trump comes with new plans for the Middle East and America and has taken 10 big and bold decisions, the most important of which is securing the American economy." She added,

"Trump learned the lesson after his previous loss and during his candidacy period he held more than 35 meetings with the American Muslim community," stressing that "Trump will take Iraq into consideration to preserve American interests, as America's interest is above any consideration, regardless of its presidents, because American policy is one.

" Al-Suwaij continued, "I do not believe in the issue of America entering the stage of old age; but there are old parties that have power and influence, and Trump chose a balance of different ages and colors in his work team."

 She explained that "Trump wants his presidency to be free of wars and conflicts to save the money paid from the US Treasury, and the Middle East issue is important to him in terms of disarmament, preserving America's interests in it, and ending conflicts in the region."  Al-Suwaij added, "The US administration will be very careful in dealing with Iran and vice versa, and this takes us to a period of ebb and flow, and perhaps there will be agreements that erase the past and open new pages."

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FRANK26 : "CBI SAYS... DON'T PAY ATTENTION TO ANYONE BUT US!!!", 21 JAN

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FRANK26 : "CBI SAYS... DON'T PAY ATTENTION TO ANYONE BUT US!!!".........F26

 

The Central Bank calls for caution in transmitting news and explains the mechanisms of the outlets’ work

1/18/2025

 

The Central Bank of Iraq called for caution in transmitting and circulating news about the closure of exchange outlets, and confirms that no decision, directive or statement has been issued regarding the closure of outlets or their conversion into exchange companies.

The Central Bank’s recently issued statement stipulates: Expanding the spread of cash delivery outlets through all available channels, including ATMs, POC cash payment devices, as well as authorized exchange companies, electronic payment company outlets, and POS electronic payment devices spread throughout Iraq .

 This bank stresses the importance of transmitting news from its official sources, which are published on its official website and its verified social media pages.

Emphasizing in his circulars issued to all parties in the Iraqi financial and banking sector, which included directing banks and non-banking financial institutions to expand their financial services in areas that lack the aforementioned services.

 

(IN MY OPINION... THIS ARTICLE PAVES THE WAY TO MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT -F26)

 

Central Bank of Iraq 

Media Office 

   January 18, 2025

https://cbi.iq/news/view/2762

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Central Bank of Iraq: No decision or directive has been issued regarding the closure of exchange outlets

1/18/2025

The Central Bank of Iraq denied, on Saturday, the issuance of any decision, directive or statement regarding closing exchange outlets or converting them into exchange companies, calling for caution in transmitting and circulating news that these outlets are closed.

The bank explained in a statement today that the Central Bank’s statement issued recently stipulates: expanding the spread of cash delivery outlets through all available channels, including ATMs, POC cash payment devices, as well as authorized exchange companies, electronic payment company outlets, and POS electronic payment devices spread throughout Iraq.

The statement stressed the need to transmit news from its official sources, which are published on its official website and verified social media pages.

He stressed in his circulars issued to all parties in the Iraqi financial and banking sector, which included directing banks and non-banking financial institutions to expand their financial services in areas that lack the aforementioned services.

Electronic payment outlets announced last Friday evening a complete closure starting next Monday in protest against the statements of the Central Bank Governor Ali Al-Alaq, who indicated that the commissions in the outlets are not licensed by the bank, and announced a plan to transfer operations to exchange companies.

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EXCERPTS FROM MARKZ, 21 JAN

 EXCERPTS FROM MARKZ

Member: Mark look at IQD on xe and see what it says …it started showing up on Saturday

MZ: We are seeing some crazy rates and values….buckle up…its going to be a crazy couple of days. 

Member: I heard that Holly said the RV won’t happen until the USN’s are released and the Republic announced?

MZ: I was told from day one that this would happen at the same time….

Member: if Trump is signing about 200 EO’s today…..i wonder if he will slip in the reset and Nesara while he’s signing????

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#BREAKING: The Iraqi Parliament has passed the Shiite Personal Status Law, the Kurdish property and land restitution law, and the Sunni General Amnesty Law, 21 JAN

 #BREAKING: The Iraqi Parliament has passed the Shiite Personal Status Law, the Kurdish property and land restitution law, and the Sunni General Amnesty Law.

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Sources: Iraq's Parliament to tackle controversial laws in “One Basket” vote

Shafaq News/ Iraqi political and parliamentary leaders have reached an agreement to vote on the controversial laws in "one basket" during a session scheduled for Tuesday, parliamentary sources said on Monday.

The sources revealed to Shafaq News, "The session is expected to proceed with a full quorum to pass the three controversial laws, including the Personal Status Law proposal, the draft Property Restitution Law  (second amendment to the decisions of the dissolved Revolutionary Command Council), and the second amendment to the draft General Amnesty Law.” 

“The controversial laws are expected to be voted on in tomorrow's session, following an agreement among all political and parliamentary parties,” they added. 

Overview of the Controversial Laws

The draft Property Restitution Law, which addresses properties affected by decisions from the dissolved Revolutionary Command Council, has become a focal point in Iraq’s political landscape. Kurdish MPs and officials argue that the law is aimed at returning properties to their original Kurdish and Turkmen owners, confiscated under eight decisions made by the Council between 1975 and 1979. These decisions were intended to enforce demographic changes in disputed areas.

The proposed amendments to the Iraqi Personal Status Law No. 188 of 1959 have ignited heated debates within Parliament and civil society organizations. The proposed changes cover a wide range of issues, including marriage, divorce, inheritance, and child custody.

Meanwhile, Sunni parliamentary and political forces continue to press for the passage of the General Amnesty Law, a proposal that has met opposition from Shiite factions due to concerns over the potential release of detainees linked to terrorism charges. Since the formation of Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani’s government, this law’s fate remains uncertain. Despite an agreement to enact it, observers point to a lack of political will, particularly within the Shiite Coordination Framework (CF), which is believed to be delaying the law’s progress and backtracking on prior commitments made to Sunni forces to secure their support for the new government.

Sunni blocs conditioned the passage of this law during negotiations to form the State Administration Coalition, which included the CF, and Kurdish and Sunni blocs, leading to Al-Sudani's government. Sunni MPs maintain that the government’s program includes enacting the Amnesty Law, canceling security checks in their provinces, and addressing the suspension or abolition of certain entities that have contributed to significant tensions.

Syria to revive rail and road links with Iraq, minister told Shafaq News, 21 JAN

 Syria to revive rail and road links with Iraq, minister told Shafaq News

Shafaq News/ Syrian Transport Minister in the new government, Bahaa al-Din Sherim, revealed, on Monday, plans to rehabilitate the railway and road networks connecting Syria to Iraq.

In an interview with Shafaq News Agency, Sherim stated that developing transportation infrastructure between Syria and Iraq "is among the priorities of the new Syrian Ministry of Transport."

He linked the speed of implementation to overcoming security obstacles, noting, "There are some challenges at present due to the security situation in the Deir ez-Zor and Hasakah regions." 

Shermi emphasized that securing the road would lead to "restoring the railway lines and completing their connection with Iraq."

He also confirmed that road maintenance would take place, adding that there may be plans to "construct new roads to enhance the transportation of goods between Syria and Iraq."

There are four official border crossings between Iraq and Syria, with a border stretching over 600 kilometers. 

This border has witnessed significant tensions since 2011 and has been a central part of the battles in the region during those years.