Controversy Surrounds US Military Presence in Iraq Amid Skepticism from Resistance Groups, 25 NOV

 Controversy Surrounds US Military Presence in Iraq Amid Skepticism from Resistance Groups, 25 NOV

The United States’ military presence in Iraq, justified under the pretext of combating Daesh, is being met with skepticism by Iraqi resistance groups. These factions question the true intentions of the US, suggesting that the ongoing threat of Daesh is being used as a reason to prolong their stay in the region for possible ulterior motives that may include political and strategic interests.

Complex Geopolitical Dynamics in the Middle East

Amid the backdrop of intricate geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East, the influence of various international and regional powers, including the US, Iran, and others, has been a point of contention. The US troops’ presence is a polarizing issue in Iraq, with factions within the country divided between those calling for their withdrawal and those seeing the US military as a necessary force against the resurgence of extremist groups like Daesh.

US Troops: Pawns in a Larger Game?

The “enduring defeat” of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is the vaguely defined official mission of the US military in Iraq and Syria. However, this mission is being questioned as American troops are seen as needlessly risking their lives due to policy paralysis and a lack of political courage. Furthermore, US troops in Iraq are training and equipping the Iraqi military, which paradoxically supports the same Iranian-aligned militias attacking US troops.

Heightened Risks and Recent Attacks

The continued US military presence in Iraq and Syria amplifies the risk of the US being drawn into another major regional conflict. This point was underlined when US and coalition forces in Iraq and Syria faced four separate attacks on Thanksgiving Day. The assaults included multiple one-way attack drones launched against troops at Al-Asad Airbase and Erbil Airbase in Iraq, a multi-rocket attack against forces at Mission Support Site Euphrates in Syria, and another one-way attack drone launched against forces at Mission Support Site Green Village in Syria. These attacks followed a US airstrike on two facilities used by the Iranian-backed Kataib Hezbollah group in Iraq.

https://bnn.network/politics/controversy-surrounds-us-military-presence-in-iraq-amid-skepticism-from-resistance-groups/

Iraq's Dinar Really Stronger Than the Dollar | internationally accepted ...

"RV UPDATE" BY MARKZ, 25 NOV

  MarkZ 

  [via PDK] 

  We have some bank stories I think you will enjoy... I thought this was a fantastic one:  I am editing the name of the bank for the bank and the individual’s safety:  I have an account with -----------I was there the other day talking with a bank manager.

 I asked her if she knew about Basel 3 and the changes in banks requirements in becoming a world’s currency exchange center and gold backed institution…She said they knew about the changes...and that they had been watching me (The bank customer) and had a portfolio on me and they were excited for me and hoped they could keep me as a customer…. She said that was all she could say…and she may have said to much. I think this was fantastic. We have heard similar stories from other members.

 Lots of financial experts are... still hoping we see the RV by Dec 1st.  That is their goal.  And Iraq has been very clear it needs to go by Jan 1st.

In Iraq they do not have a rate posted yet. But we continue to hear great things that should happen in the coming days. We don’t know the timing but it sure appears close...I believe this currency window is still wide open waiting for someone to say “go” ...

Parliamentary Finance Identifies A Single Factor For The Stability Of The Dollar And Dinar, 25 NOV

 Parliamentary Finance Identifies A Single Factor For The Stability Of The Dollar And Dinar

Economy| 08:43 - 11/24/2023  Mawazine News – Baghdad  The Finance Committee in Parliament considered that diversifying the sources of foreign currencies in commercial transactions is the only way to address the problem of the increasing demand for the dollar, and to create a parallel market for selling hard currency.

 The head of the committee, Atwan Al-Atwani, said in a statement received by Mawazine News, “The Central Bank’s response to our previous call regarding addressing the problem of the increasing demand for the dollar and creating a parallel market for selling hard currency has come a long way in the mission of restoring market stability.”  

He added,  "By starting to open different windows to deal with other foreign currencies and adopting the (clearing) system in trade exchange with various countries, the Central Bank has come a long way in getting rid of the dominance of the dollar and strengthening the strength of the Iraqi dinar and bringing it into the line of global commercial transactions."  

He stressed  "the importance of this approach as an effective solution and a well-thought-out strategy to open new horizons that ensure the facilitation of commercial transactions procedures at various levels," reiterating "full support for the steps of the Iraqi Central Bank." 

 He stressed that the  Iraqi Central Bank "is moving steadily towards developing real solutions to the crisis, while we look forward to other steps that will restore stability to the market and end the problem of exchange rate fluctuations and increasing demand for the dollar."

https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=238481

Media Advisor To The Prime Minister: The Battle For The Dollar Is Almost Over, 25 NOV

 Media Advisor To The Prime Minister: The Battle For The Dollar Is Almost Over

 Political     Baghdad – IA  The media advisor to Prime Minister Hashem Al-Rikabi confirmed today, Friday, that the battle for the dollar is nearing its end.

 Al-Rikabi said in a blog post on his account on the “X” platform, followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA):   “The reform plans for the financial and banking system undertaken by the government and the Central Bank of Iraq aim to build strong foundations for the stability of the economy, pave the way for creating a suitable climate for investment, and end the eras of unfair trade.” 

Legitimacy, dollar smuggling, and speculative operations in the market.”  He added, "In short, the battle for the dollar is almost over."  https://www.ina.iq/197977--.html

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US forces attacked 4 times in Iraq, Syria within hours, 25 NOV

 US forces attacked 4 times in Iraq, Syria within hours

Attacks purportedly being carried out by Iran-backed militias have continued to target US forces in neighbouring Iraq and Syria.

U.S. forces were attacked four times in Iraq and Syria on Thursday with rockets and armed drones, but there were no casualties or damage to infrastructure, a U.S. military official said.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, the official said U.S. and international forces were attacked at two sites in northeastern Syria with multiple rockets and a one-way attack drone.

In Iraq, multiple one-way drones were launched at the Ain Al-Asad airbase west of Baghdad and a drone was launched at a base housing U.S. forces near Erbil airport in northern Iraq.

A group calling itself the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, which analysts say is a catch-all for several Iran-aligned Iraqi armed groups, had claimed attacks on those locations earlier in the day.

The attacks come the day after the U.S. struck the Iran-aligned Kataeb Hezbollah (KH) armed group south of Baghdad in an attack that KH said had left eight members dead.

The attack was condemned by the Iraqi government as escalatory and a violation of sovereignty.

U.S. officials said the United States had struck Iran-aligned groups after an escalation in their attacks that have targeted U.S. and international forces dozens of times since October 17, 10 days after Israel's war on Gaza began.

As of Thursday, there had been 36 attacks in Iraq and 37 in Syria, the U.S. military official said.

https://www.newarab.com/news/us-forces-attacked-4-times-iraq-syria-within-hours