Sunday, December 14, 2025
GERMANY EXTENDS MILITARY MANDATE IN IRAQ BY 15 MONTHS
GERMANY EXTENDS MILITARY MANDATE IN IRAQ BY 15 MONTHS
Germany’s armed forces will continue their deployment in Iraq for an additional 15 months to help stabilize the country and prevent the resurgence of the Islamic State (ISIS), the German Defense Ministry announced Wednesday.
“The Federal Government has decided to continue the deployment of the Federal Armed Forces in Iraq for a further 15 months,” the ministry said in a statement, noting that the mission “is intended to permanently enable the regular Iraqi armed and security forces to ensure security and stability in Iraq and prevent a resurgence of ISIS.”
The statement added, “The Federal Armed Forces will train and advise the Iraqi armed and security forces to this end.”
The ministry said the extension of the mandate came at the request of the Iraqi government. “The Iraqi government requested the continuation of support from Germany, as the threat of ISIS remains,” it said, adding that German troops in Iraq are “supporting the NATO Mission Iraq (NMI).”
Germany’s military involvement in Iraq began in August 2014, initially providing military equipment – including anti-tank missiles and assault rifles – to Kurdish Peshmerga forces. In October 2014, German troops were deployed to Erbil to train Peshmerga fighters, marking Berlin’s first operational presence in the region.
Germany is also a major contributor to the NATO Mission Iraq (NMI), launched in 2018 at the request of Baghdad. The mission is non-combat and focuses on advising and building the capacity of Iraqi security institutions, enabling them to independently counter terrorism and prevent any resurgence of ISIS.
“The essential content of the mandate remains unchanged, allowing for up to 500 German soldiers to be deployed in Iraq,” the ministry said, noting that the Bundestag still needs to approve the extension.
In addition to military support, Germany has provided substantial civilian aid. The German Foreign Ministry told Rudaw in mid-August that Berlin has delivered over €3 billion in humanitarian, development, and stabilization assistance to Iraq.
This includes €800 million ($933 million) in humanitarian aid and €2.6 billion ($3 billion) for stabilization programs between 2014 and 2022, supporting initiatives such as psychosocial services and rehabilitation programs for survivors of ISIS atrocities.
Most of Germany’s soldiers are stationed in the Kurdistan Region.
SANDY INGRAM: ⚠️ Iraqi Dinar RV Rumors vs Reality: Why Some Say “Not Yet” 🇮🇶💱
🧩 A Different Voice in the RV Space
While many dinar watchers are focused on January 2026 RV rumors, analyst Sandy Ingram offers a very different — and controversial — perspective.
🗣️ “Iraq is not in a financial or economic position to revalue at this time.”
Her comments have sparked debate across the dinar community, especially among those waiting for an imminent RV.
💰 The “Loose Ends” Argument
According to Sandy, Iraq faces major unresolved issues:
🌍 Millions of Dinars Outside Iraq
Large quantities of IQD remain outside the country
Creates uncertainty for monetary control
🏦 Lack of Trust in Iraqi Banks
Iraqi citizens do not deposit IQD into banks
A revaluation requires banking participation
Without deposits, liquidity and policy tools are limited
📌 Key question she raises:
How can a country revalue if its citizens don’t trust the banking system?
🔢 “Deleting the Zeros” — Not What Many Think
One of Sandy’s strongest points challenges a common RV rumor:
🚫 Removing the zeros ≠ Revaluation
She explains:
Deleting zeros is a redenomination
It changes the face value, not the real value
Example:
1,000 old dinars → 1 new dinar
Purchasing power stays the same
📉 No gain.
📉 No windfall.
📉 No RV.
👉 This is why she says deleting zeros alone is not evidence of an impending RV.
🖨️ No New Currency Printed?
Another key claim:
🧾 “There has been no budget, no announcement, and no confirmed creation of new denominations.”
She adds that Iraq has:
Talked about deleting zeros for nearly 20 years
Never executed it
Never funded a full currency replacement program
📌 From her view, this weakens the “RV is imminent” narrative.
🤔 Why This Matters to RV Watchers
Even for those who believe strongly in the RV, Sandy’s position highlights risks:
⚠️ Rumors vs mechanics
⚠️ Hope vs banking reality
⚠️ Timing vs readiness
Her stance reminds investors that:
Not every reform leads to revaluation
Administrative changes ≠ value increase
Structural trust matters more than headlines
🧠 RV Community Reality Check
✔ Other gurus see signals, alignment, and targets
✔ Sandy sees unresolved fundamentals
✔ Both perspectives exist simultaneously
📌 For rumor-followers:
This doesn’t “kill” the RV narrative — it slows expectations and reframes timelines.
⭐ Featured Snippet
Sandy Ingram says deleting zeros in Iraq is not revaluation and warns that lack of banking trust and dinars outside the country may delay any RV.
🔮 Final Thought
The Iraqi dinar conversation lives between:
🔥 Speculation
⚙️ Mechanics
🕰️ Timing
Some hear “any moment now”
Others hear “not ready yet”
And the truth?
👉 The RV won’t happen on belief alone — it happens when structure forces it.
🔥 Hashtags
#IraqiDinar
#DinarRV
#RVRumors
#DeleteTheZeros
#IQDReality
#CurrencyReform
Sandy Ingram
Iraq is not in a financial economic position to revalue at this time. There's too many loose ends on the table. One of the loose problems is us. There are millions of dinars outside the country. One of the other major problems is the Iraqi people will not place their IQD into the Iraqi banks. How is a country going to revalue or do almost anything if the population will not put their money into the bank?
They've been talking about deleting the zeros for almost 20 years and it has never happened. They still have not created a new denominational bill. There's been no talk and no budget for recreating currency and you know...I would tell you if that ever happened... There is a misconception going around...about removing zeros from the
currency...They're saying this is evidence of impending revaluation. That is not true. Removing zeros, redenomination, is an administrative process that changes the face value of the currency without changing its actual value. If Iraq removed zeros, 1,000 old dinars would become 1 new dinar. But the purchasing power remains identical. The value of the currency remains identical. That's why [we] have never taken the removing the zeros as a significant news story to be pounded on as a revaluation. Because it's not.
A SENIOR US EMBASSY OFFICIAL: FORMING THE NEW GOVERNMENT IS AN IRAQI DECISION
A SENIOR US EMBASSY OFFICIAL: FORMING THE NEW GOVERNMENT IS AN IRAQI DECISION
The chargé d’affaires confirmed in US Embassy I have Baghdad, Joshua Harris on Thursday, that America remains concerned about irregular financial transactions. Legitimacy inside Iraq, there are no new decisions regarding this matter.
The chargé d’affaires told Alsumaria News in an exclusive statement that Iraqi partners affirm their non-interference and their commitment to not dragging the country into the ongoing conflict in the region, and to maintaining security within its borders, noting that America it works to increase the activity of American companies within Iraq according to the principle of mutual exchange with Baghdad.
He continued, stating that leading American companies are actively working with Iraqi partners, which will lead to mutually beneficial partnerships. He emphasized that America is not seeking a new conflict, and its vision for the future is peace in Iraq and throughout the world.
He added that Iraqi leaders understand that including factions in the new government is incompatible with the partnership between Baghdad and Washington.
Regarding the possibility of taking escalatory measures against the factions, the Chargé d’Affaires stressed, “We encourage Iraqi state regarding the dismantling of factions, he stated that America will defend itself and its interests in Iraq,” indicating that the decision regarding the form of the new government is purely American.
Concerning the lifting of US sanctions on Iraqi banks, he explained that America remains concerned about illicit financial transactions. Legitimacy within Iraq, there are no new decisions regarding this matter.
Regarding the issue of arming and equipping air defense systems…Kurdistan Region. He stated that America is deeply committed to Iraqi sovereignty and to condemning all threats to the country’s security. He added that they are working with their partners in Baghdad and Kurdistan to find ways to protect infrastructure, but he would not go into military details at this time. He further stated that they are demanding that the governments of Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region quickly hold those responsible for the attack on the Kor Mor gas field accountable.
DINARLAND UPDATE: 🚨 Iraqi Dinar RV Speculation: January 1, 2026 Emerges as a Clear Target 🇮🇶
🏦 Lower Denominations & Exchange Rate — Which Comes First?
Frank26 shared his opinion on how the RV rollout should happen:
🗣️ “There should be a showing of the samples and specimens of the lower notes in the banks, quickly followed — within 24 hours — by the introduction of the new exchange rate by lifting the three zeros.”
📌 Key takeaway:
Whether lower notes appear first or the rate adjusts first, one automatically triggers the other.
👉 In Frank’s view, the sequencing is less important than the near-simultaneous execution.
🎯 January 1, 2026 — A Target, Not a Promise
Frank also addressed the increasingly mentioned date:
🗓️ January 1, 2026
✔ He is not declaring it an RV date
✔ He believes Iraq is intentionally signaling it
✔ Ignoring the signal would be unrealistic
📌 Interpretation:
A target date allows markets, banks, and citizens to mentally and operationally prepare — without a formal announcement.
💎 Asset-Backed Value: Why This Time Is Different
Militia Man highlighted a crucial difference between
then and now:💰 During Iraq’s previous higher-rate era ($3.22 / $2.80):
❌ No accounting for massive untapped assets
💎 Today:
✔ ~$16 trillion in natural resources
✔ ~350 billion pounds of silica
✔ Multiple new non-oil revenue streams
📌 Why it matters:
These assets directly support a Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) — something Iraq did not have before.
👉 Strong assets = stronger currency fundamentals.
🔄 Platform Shutdown — A Controlled Test?
Clare shared insight from Iraqi economists regarding the dollar platform:
📰 “A sudden shutdown without official announcement may have been a trial measure to test the market’s ability to adapt.”
📌 Implication:
Demand behavior is being observed
Market resilience is being tested
The CBI is simulating post-platform conditions
This aligns with pre-adjustment stress testing, not chaos.
🌍 IQD Going International?
Walkingstick added a bold but consistent observation:
🗣️ “The IQD is going international due to no restrictions on their currency.”
📌 Meaning:
Currencies cannot internationalize while restricted or artificially suppressed.
👉 Lifting restrictions is often a prerequisite to normalization and valuation changes.
🧠 RV Watcher Summary
All voices align on core signals:
✔ Lower notes discussion is active
✔ Asset-backed valuation is stronger than ever
✔ Market testing is underway
✔ January 1, 2026 is repeatedly referenced
✔ Currency restrictions are easing
❌ No official RV announcement
❌ No confirmed rate
But:
📈 The structural narrative is accelerating
⭐ Featured Snippet
Frank26 and Militia Man say Iraq’s massive assets, lower notes, and January 1, 2026 signaling point to growing readiness for a dinar exchange rate change.
🔮 Final Thought
The RV will not arrive with fireworks.
It arrives when structure, assets, and confidence converge.
And right now…
👉 The signals are no longer subtle.
🔥 RV Hashtags
#IraqiDinar
#DinarRV
#RVSpeculation
#IQD2026
#EndOfZeros
#LowerDenoms
#CurrencyReset
Frank26
IMO I think there should be a showing of the samples and the specimens of the lower notes in the banks quickly followed, within 24 hours by the introduction of your new exchange rate by lifting the three zeros. That's what I believe should happen. Let's see what happens....Whether it be the rate first or the lower notes first, it doesn't matter because one introduces the other...
They are giving you a target date [January 1, 2026]. It's that obvious IMO. Now I'm not saying that's the date for the new exchange rate, they're suggesting it. It would be unfair to me if I didn't consider it.
Militia Man
When Iraq was back in that 'previous era', let's call it $3.22/$$2.80, they didn't include all these [New revenue streams] that we're talking about.
Didn't include $16 trillion worth of assets, natural resources that they have. They didn't include the 350 billion pounds of silica... That's powerful because that's income that goes to support the value of the real effective exchange rate. Keep that in mind and you can see how this is playing out...
Clare Article: "Economists: A sharp rise in the dollar exchange rate will put the Central Bank and the Iraqi economy in a very difficult situation"
Quote: "...It is also possible that the platform's shutdown without an official announcement was a trial measure to test the market'sability to adapt to the new situation without a platform, and how the demand for the dollar and its exchange rates might be after this sudden platform shutdown."
Walkingstick
The IQD is going international due to no restrictions on their currency.
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