AMERICA IS TIGHTENING IRAQ’S FINANCIAL GRIP WITH THE SWIFT SYSTEM.
Economic expert, Faleh Al-Zubaidi, confirmed today, Thursday, that the United States of America is using the global financial transfer system “SWIFT” as a tool for political and economic blackmail, exploiting its dominance over the international financial system to impose pressure on countries that do not align with its interests, most notably Iraq.
Al-Zubaidi said in a statement to /Al-Maalouma/ Agency, that “the SWIFT system is used for global bank transfers, but it is actually subject to American control, which makes it an effective tool for punishing countries that deviate from the American line.” He pointed out that “Iraq is now on the list of countries targeted by the policy of hidden financial sanctions, in order to impose American dictates on its government.”
He added that “the severe restrictions Baghdad is suffering from in international financial transactions fall within the policy of economic pressure, and it is a repetition of what happened with Russia, Iran and China.
” Al-Zubaidi warned that “the continued American control over SWIFT poses a direct threat to Iraq’s financial security and economic autonomy.”
WASHINGTON IS “LURING” BAGHDAD INTO SANCTIONS. WHY IS THERE THIS SILENCE ON THE CENTRAL BANK CARDS?
Ziad Al-Hashemi warns of a “trap”
Economic expert, Ziad Al-Hashemi, warned the Central Bank of Iraq against falling into the trap of US Treasury sanctions.
He expressed his belief that Washington’s silence and failure to express any position on the recently announced “National Card Scheme” project may be part of the “monitor and punish” policy that Washington has followed for years in dealing with the Iraqi financial system, which has led to the issuance of sanctions against many Iraqi entities and individuals. Al-Hashemi reviewed this in detail, while calling for “learning the lesson” and exercising caution, while raising the levels of compliance and internal control to the highest levels to fortify the new financial system, so that the Central Bank itself does not fall into trouble!
(Monitor and then punish) This is the tactic followed by the US Treasury when dealing with official and unofficial Iraqi parties involved in fraudulent and illegal operations taking place inside and outside Iraq, which tarnish the name of Iraq!
After what appears to have been years of monitoring, the US Treasury has sanctioned, through three executive orders, Iraqi and other shadow businessmen active in the black economy and in the smuggling of Iranian oil and petrochemical products, which are under US sanctions, using official Iraqi documents and in collaboration with parties in Iran, Malaysia, Syria, and Yemen.
This measure is not the first of its kind, and it will not be the last. Previously, Iraqi banks, companies, and individuals have been sanctioned for operating within vast and complex networks of fraudulent black market operations that generate billions for their owners and damage the reputation of Iraq and its economy.
Despite all the manipulation, camouflage, fraud, and concealment methods employed by fraudulent, smuggling, and money laundering networks inside Iraq, and despite all the quasi-political support provided behind the scenes and in complete secrecy, it becomes clearer day after day that most or all of these fraudulent activities are being monitored, tracked, and monitored by the Treasury through sensors that appear to be deeply embedded within these fraudulent systems!
The delay in the US Treasury’s sanctions on these businesses is clearly to allow sufficient time and opportunity to uncover the entire network, its full activities, the extent of its involvement, those dealing with it, the amount of its funds, and other details that would make the case complete and ready for the implementation of sanctions!
The problem with Iraqi fraud, smuggling, and money laundering networks is that they fail to learn lessons or take heed from the experiences of those who came before them and were subject to sanctions. This allows them to continue to become more involved, expand their operations, and inflate their wealth, without caring that everything is being monitored and hacked, and that sanctions are coming at any moment!
Iraq, as a country, has been suffering from numerous sanctions imposed on parties and funds affiliated with the country. These sanctions have increased in a scandalous manner, to the point that there is no Iraqi economic component that has not been subjected to direct or indirect American sanctions, placing Iraq on the list of countries with a bad reputation and lacking legal, financial, and economic discipline.
The National Electronic Payment Card System announced by the Central Bank of Iraq has not been rejected or opposed by the Treasury, as if the Treasury wants to open the door to monitoring how the new system will be used and who will attempt to exploit it to circumvent controls and subsequently fall into the trap of US sanctions.
Therefore, the Central Bank of Iraq must be more cautious this time, learn from what happened previously, fully fortify the new system, and raise the level of compliance and internal oversight to the highest levels, so that it does not fall into the trap of American (monitoring and punishment) as a result of the incorrect implementation or fraudulent exploitation of its new system!
Again, all you TNT followers of these idiots Tony and Rayren, have to consider the news from Iraq and the situation between Iran and the US concerning the nuclear issue.
Do you really believe, even for a second, that today or even next week can be our day for the RV? Please get off you fat butts and read the news. Stop being so brainwashed by these scammers and look at reality.
I know it’s a wakeup call for many of you, but come ‘on after over 10 years of this nonsense bullshit and you still jump after each intel call? Here is their latest update to their puppet fans:
I quote: “SOME INTEL SOURCES “CLAIM” TODAY IS OUR DAY 😊. WE’LL KNOW FOR SURE IN A FEW HOURS. STAY ALERT STAY READY!
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“THEY “SAY” THE RATE IS, YET AGAIN, PROPAGATING AND SHOULD FULLY APPEAR IN A FEW HOURS. TIME WILL TELL!”
Look at his words. Did you ever read anything so foolish? How many more of these foolish updates must they give? How many more times will they tell you the same old bullshit without anything of substance to back it up. This is not FACTUAL this is fairy-tale land. How much more of this before you wake up and take control of your own mind and reality? I truly feel sorry for all you brain dead TNT puppet followers.
I bring this hypocrisy to you not to be rude or a downer. I bring it because this is why I established my blog in the first place. Given the FACTS then you can decide. You don’t need to be led like a puppet on a string. There are no “secret” sources trying to RV everyday / any day. Get it? Its’ all just fiction and made up new!
Their words not mine…..No Rumors, No Hype, No Opinions
IN OSLO, WITKOFF PLANS TO MEET ARAGHCHI TO RESUME NUCLEAR NEGOTIATIONS.
Axios reported that White House envoy Steve Witkoff plans to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Oslo next week to resume nuclear talks.
Sources told the website, in a report published and translated by Shafaq News Agency, that no final date has yet been set, and neither country has publicly confirmed the meeting. However, if it takes place, it would be the first direct talks since US President Donald Trump ordered an unprecedented military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities last month .
A White House official told Axios, “We have no travel announcements at this time.” The Iranian mission to the United Nations declined to comment.
It is noteworthy that Witkoff and Araghchi were in direct contact during and after the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, which ended with a US-brokered ceasefire, according to the sources
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According to the website’s report, “The main issue in any future talks will be Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium, which includes 400 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium.”
Israeli and US officials say the materials are “currently sealed off from the outside world” inside the three nuclear sites attacked during the joint strikes, and that Iran is currently unable to access the stockpile due to damage from the strikes, but that it could be recovered once the rubble is cleared .
Iran announced earlier this week that it had begun implementing a new law passed by parliament suspending all cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency .
Araghchi wrote on Thursday that Iran remains committed to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and its safeguards agreement .