Tuesday, May 19, 2026

HERE’S WHY MAY 27th IS NOW CRITICAL FOR IRAQ’S FUTURE AND THE WEST’S MIDDLE EAST WITH COMMENTS OF MNT GOAT

HERE’S WHY MAY 27th IS NOW CRITICAL FOR IRAQ’S FUTURE AND THE WEST’S MIDDLE EAST

  • Iraq’s Iran-aligned Coordination Framework nominated businessman Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate, but he faces a difficult 30-day deadline to form a cabinet balancing pro-Iran factions, Kurdish and Sunni blocs, and U.S. pressure.
  • If Zaidi fails, Iraq’s constitution allows the president to nominate another candidate while caretaker PM Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani remains in office.
  • Iraq’s political future remains tied to the broader U.S.-Iran power struggle, with Washington, Tehran, Russia, and China all competing for influence.

After more than five months of political cajolery, threats, and infighting since Iraq’s 11 November parliamentary elections – the seventh since Saddam Hussein’s fall in 2003 – an erstwhile obscure businessman, Ali al-Zaidi, has been selected as the Prime Minister-designate of the governing Iran-aligned Shia Coordination Framework bloc. Regarded as a compromise candidate between more pro-West sitting Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, and one of his predecessors, the pro-Iran Nouri al-Maliki, al-Zaidi now has until 27 May to form a government. This is done by selecting a cabinet, which must, in turn, be approved by Iraq’s parliament (the Council of Representatives). So, what happens if, as occurred in 2020, he as Prime Minister-designate cannot do so, and what happens if he can?

A cornerstone of Iraq’s 2005 Constitution was the safeguarding against the re-emergence of a single dominant force in Iraqi politics, especially any resurgence of Saddam Hussein’s Ba’ath Party. This meant a dispersal of executive power between three key jobs – Prime Minister, President, and Speaker of Parliament. These have traditionally been split between the three main groups in the country — the Prime Minister for the Shia Arabs (the largest demographic group), the Presidency for the Kurds (occupying the semi-autonomous state in the North), and the Speakership of Parliament for the Sunni Arabs (the other principal religious grouping). Although this power structure has indeed prevented any meaningful revival of the Ba’ath Party, it has also complicated what on the face of it looks a straightforward and quick procedure for choosing a new premier.

According to the constitution, once the general election results have been verified, the president asks the newly elected parliament to meet within 15 days. In that first gathering, parliament elects a speaker and two deputies by a simple majority vote. It can then choose a new president – provided there is a two-thirds majority for a single candidate — or extend the sitting president’s term. Once this has been finalized, the new president authorizes the bloc that holds the most seats in the new parliament to form a cabinet led by its chosen nominee for prime minister.

So what happens if al-Zaidi is unable to form a new government by  May 27th?

Under Article 76 of the Constitution, the President (Patriotic Union of Kurdistan member and former Environment Minister, Nizar Amedi) has 15 days from the date of the deadline’s expiration (taking us to 11 June) to task another candidate with forming the Council of Ministers. The new nominee then receives their own 30-day window to present a cabinet and government program to the Council of Representatives, and so the process would continue until any of the subsequent Prime Minister-designates can form a new government.

In 2020, two consecutive Prime Minister-designates failed to take office after proving unable to assemble a cabinet with parliamentary support. In the interim period, the outgoing government – currently led by al-Sudani – would continue to function in a caretaker capacity to prevent a political vacuum.

(Mnt Goat: This election could drag out all through the summer. Do you see it too? So let’s not go off half-cocked with these ideas that the RV is imminent. This is obviously stupid to say at this point in time since there is no evidence to back up this claim. The show is not over until the fat lady sings…. Lol… 😊 But let’s pray for the best and for an honest, competent person will take over the helm and move Iraq forward not backward. Are you praying for Iraq? )

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MNT GOAT: 📊 IRAQ POLITICAL PRESSURES, CABINET STRUGGLES & REFORM DELAYS – KEY HIGHLIGHTS

 Mnt Goat 

  ...the CBI keeps moving ahead with banking reforms. I am not even following them too closely any longer as these reforms, as I am told by my CBI contact, are all part of the White Paper and the White Paper is as done as they need it to reinstate the dinar and go international.

   Article:  “WARNINGS AGAINST “MINISTERS OF FAILURE”… ADAI CALLS ON AL-ZIDI TO CONFRONT THE PRESSURES OF THE BLOCS AND APPOINT COMPETENT INDIVIDUALS TO MINISTERIAL POSITIONS”

 ...Yes, they are always filling these high paying govt jobs as favoritism rather that real skill to do a competent job. Is this also why we sit here over 20 years still waiting for the RV? 

 We are about to see it again with Nouri al-Maliki getting either a vice-presidential position or even now he wants the minister of oil, a Zaidi’s cabinet position.  Did he horse trade his vote to let in al-Zaidi for this?

Of all positions in the cabinet (besides finance minister or minister of the interior) this is definitely also one you don’t want Maliki medaling around in. 

He will most definitely mess up the current agreements made with Kurdistan and muck up the Oil and Gas Law now on the table in parliament. We need this law done to get us to the reinstatement...He actually wants to stop the Oil and Gas Law because he knows it will bring conclusion to this constitutional requirement, something the US is demanding prior to the reinstatement...This guy is bad news for any real progress in Iraq. 

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📊 IRAQ POLITICAL PRESSURES, CABINET STRUGGLES & REFORM DELAYS – KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) is described as continuing banking reforms aligned with a broader “White Paper” economic roadmap, which some believe is foundational for future international financial reintegration.

  • There is ongoing criticism of Iraq’s political system, particularly the practice of appointing ministers based on political favoritism rather than technical competence, raising concerns about governance efficiency.

  • Political instability and power struggles among blocs are seen as slowing down meaningful reform progress and long-term economic planning.

  • The article highlights concerns about potential appointments of controversial political figures (such as Nouri al-Maliki) into influential government roles, including energy-related positions.

  • Oil and Gas legislation remains a major focal point, as it is considered essential for resolving federal–Kurdish disputes and stabilizing Iraq’s energy sector framework.

#IraqPolitics #CBI #EconomicReforms #OilAndGasLaw #PoliticalStability #WhitePaper #Governance #IraqEconomy #ReformProcess #MiddleEastPolitics

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Monday, May 18, 2026

🏛️ IRAQ ENTERS FULL GOVERNMENT PHASE – REFORM ROADMAP ACTIVATION & POLICY SHIFT WATCH 🇮🇶📊 #iqd #iraq

 

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WARNINGS AGAINST “MINISTERS OF FAILURE”… ADAI CALLS ON AL-ZIDI TO CONFRONT THE PRESSURES OF THE BLOCS AND APPOINT COMPETENT INDIVIDUALS TO MINISTERIAL POSITIONS

 WARNINGS AGAINST “MINISTERS OF FAILURE”… ADAI CALLS ON AL-ZIDI TO CONFRONT THE PRESSURES OF THE BLOCS AND APPOINT COMPETENT INDIVIDUALS TO MINISTERIAL POSITIONS

(Mnt Goat: how many times must we read these types of articles over these election cycles. Yes, they are always filling these high paying govt jobs as favoritism rather that real skill to do a competent job. We are about to see it again with Nouri al-Maliki getting either a vice president position or even now he wants the minister of oil Zaidi’s cabinet position. Of all positions in the cabinet this is definitely one you don’t want Maliki medaling around in. He will most definitely mess up the current agreements made with Kurdistan and muck up the Oil and Gas Law now on the table in parliament. Do you see how he works. He actually wants to stop the Oil and Gas Law because he knows it will bring conclusion to this constitutional requirement, something the US is demanding prior to the reinstatement. Who stopped the reinstatement in December 2012. Go figure! This guy is bad news for any real progress in Iraq. They use these key positions to compromise votes, horse trade and manipulate the economy.)

MP Riyadh Adai warned the prime minister-designate on Tuesday against succumbing to pressure from certain political forces seeking to impose “incompetent” figures in the upcoming cabinet. He stressed the necessity of selecting professional ministers, free from the abhorrent quota system.

Adai told Al-Maalouma, “The current stage requires selecting a cabinet of competent and experienced individuals, completely avoiding figures who have previously proven their failure in managing the state’s key institutions.”  He explained that “appointing ministers who do not rise to the level of responsibility will lead to a weak government that fails to meet the people’s aspirations.”


He added, “There is pressure being exerted by some political entities on the prime minister-designate to approve specific names lacking qualifications,” warning that “accepting this pressure will reproduce failure, and the prime minister-designate must bear full responsibility for choosing the most suitable individuals to lead the ministries.”

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🚨🇮🇶 IRAQ GOVERNMENT FORMATION & REFORM WATCH 👀💰

 Paulette 

  Al-Zaidi's government was given confidence, he and the ministers were sworn in at Parliament.  The world, especially the US, has been congratulating him on forming the government...

Iraq now has a functioning, non-caretaker status, government that can start moving on the Kurd/Baghdad Oil and Gas Law, laws to regulate the Factions and laws to bring all arms in control of the State...Once we see those accomplished and not before,  I will start watching what the CBI does.

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🚨🇮🇶 IRAQ GOVERNMENT FORMATION & REFORM WATCH 👀💰

According to commentary shared by Paulette, Al-Zaidi’s government has officially received confidence approval, and both the Prime Minister and ministers have now been sworn in before Parliament. 🏛️✅

🌍 International recognition is already taking place, with global leaders — especially the United States — congratulating Iraq on successfully forming its government.

📌 This is important because Iraq is no longer operating under a temporary “caretaker” government status. The country now has a fully functioning administration capable of moving forward with major national reforms and long-delayed legislation. ⚖️🇮🇶

Among the key priorities expected to move forward:

🛢️ Kurdistan/Baghdad Oil & Gas Law
🛡️ Laws regulating armed factions
🔐 Bringing all weapons under state authority
🏦 Financial and institutional reforms
📈 Strengthening state control and stability

💡 Paulette stresses that these developments matter because political stability and legal structure are often viewed as necessary before deeper monetary reforms can occur.

👀 She also points out that once Iraq begins successfully implementing these major reforms, attention could then shift toward what the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) may do next regarding the financial system and currency policy. 💵

⚠️ The overall message:
Political stability first. Structural reforms second. Financial outcomes follow afterward. 🇮🇶📊

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#Iraq 🇮🇶
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#EconomicReform
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🚨🇮🇶 Iraq’s “Next Phase” Reforms Could Strengthen the Dinar 💵📈#iqd #dinarnews

 

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AN ECONOMIST: THE SLOGAN FOR THE NEXT PHASE SHOULD AIM TO REVITALIZE THE PRIVATE SECTOR

AN ECONOMIST: THE SLOGAN FOR THE NEXT PHASE SHOULD AIM TO REVITALIZE THE PRIVATE SECTOR

Economic expert Dirgham Muhammad Ali affirmed that the government salary crisis, which is driving operational spending to record levels, is a top priority for the incoming government.

(Mnt Goat: Yes, Iraq desperately needs to move this expenditure to the private sector. They have been talking about this for over 20 years and so why are they still on a socialized welfare system? There is only one answer to this question and that is they are not taking calculated risks and already missed one of the most important moves in 2012-2013, the reinstatement of the dinar. They are now paying the price of missing this move over and over again. But this keeps the corruption moving to Iran while Iraq suffers.)


In a statement to the Iraqi National News Agency ( NINA ), he said, “Economic reform of the current situation begins with supporting the private sector to expand and become the foundation of the labor market, making it more attractive than government jobs.”

He explained that “credit packages and legal and logistical facilitations await the private sector according to the program launched by the incoming government, which must be fundamental and focus on creating a private sector that leads the labor market and reduces state operational spending.” He pointed out that “current expenditures have begun to consume the budget, forcing the government to borrow to cover the spending deficit, which makes the shift towards the private sector a national necessity, not a luxury.”

He stressed that “current spending is the highest in the country’s history due to the increasing number of those receiving salaries and the contraction of development.”

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