KTFA CC Replay and "News and Views" Tuesday Afternoon 3-3-2020
KTFA:
Monday Night CC 3-2-2020 with Frank26
Clare: FROM ANGEL-1: This is AG's text to FRANK at the end of the CC, which FRANK read to us...
It’s perfect timing... This should bring greater confidence to the family... this is what you and I talked about today... see below. THE BAGHDAD POST TWITTER: It is reportedly that #Muqtada Al-Sadr will be designated on terrorism list for his direct role in mass murder in #Iraq. He also will face tough #US sanctions This is HUGE! Thank you MTA!!!
MoeApollo: Just a few minutes ago, one of the Twitter accounts that posts about the protestors posted about a young woman that was kidnapped after she criticized Sadr. I retweeted the post on this & they're sharing it everywhere now. A LOT of people have been waiting for this. Kudos to Frank, Angel-1 and the team for bringing it up!! Hope...is what they need. They need to know they are being heard...
Zeeman: great news that sadr is a terrorist now. there is hope Malaki will join him soon….may they both get what they deserve
Samson: "Money" completes the project of transferring electronic financial data to banks
3rd March, 2020
Al-Malwal Company for electronic payment services announced, on Tuesday, that it has completed the project of transferring data and electronic financial movements of banks contracting with it to the live work environment in the company’s data center inside Iraq
The company said in a statement received by "Al-Iqtisad News", that it "with the beginnings of the month of March of this year and in compliance with the instructions of the Central Bank of Iraq, completed a project to transfer all data and electronic financial movements to Iraqi banks contracting with them, dealers and all of its customers to the live work environment in the company data center inside Iraq
The statement added that the company’s data center is “equipped with the latest technologies and software to meet the aspirations of beneficiaries to obtain the best payment services and all operations are now being followed up to ensure the highest quality
He continued, "The money company was established for the electronic payment industry inside Iraq, and it is the first company that enabled its banks to issue internationally accepted electronic cards, and the company today is part of a network that includes Iraq, Jordan and Palestine
It is reported that the money company is a company licensed by the Central Bank of Iraq with a license (collector, processor, source) and it serves nine Iraqi banks and a large number of merchants LINK
DELTA: SUPER SAMSON GREAT ARTICLE ........THEY ARE DONE AND LIVE...
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2Cents: Why did Mahdi resign????
Why did he go to such elaborate lengths yesterday to make sure he is not involved in any day to day decisions???
Based on WS postings yesterday, Mahdi failed to implement the CBI RD/RV plan twice already this year....
Perhaps, Mahdi has been threatened and/or compromised by Iran and he is now operating out of Fear......We know Iran does not want a change in the currency sales as it would cut off the flow of USD into Iran and Hezbollah....... Based on WS posts, it appears that the GOI, by and through the PM, must have to do something to allow the RD/RV and or RI.......WE always believed the change in currency must be authorized by the government......Based on WS posts, it may appear that is the case.....
Note that the UN report states:
"there are armed groups outside the Iraqi state that prevent him from operating normally
Is this the possible reason of Mahdi's failure to implement?????
The question is now whether the Deputy PM's now have the authority and courage to implement or do we have to wait for a PM to be seated to have the authority....
Just some thoughts....
The ultimate question I have had since the WS posts yesterday is whether implementation of the CBI plan to RD/RV------->RI requires some action of the PM to implement......??????
Hammy14: 2cents, I asked that very question to some folks with knowledge of the situation, and I was told the CBI can certainly RI the currency on their own, but would be taking a risk in doing so, since they need the support of the citizens to make it all work. Therefore, they (CBI) would much prefer the cooperation of the GOI and the economic reforms to support the value of the monetary reform put forth by the CBI. So apparently, Mahdi, under Iranian influence, refused to move forward with the economic reforms needed to support the CBI's intended goal. Simply put, it all goes back to the need to remove Iranian influence and Iranian puppets within the GOI. Time will tell, but they may have to completely dissolve Parliament to get that accomplished. We shall see. All IMO
Mr Harfax: I don't know if it requires an action of the PM but every day I ask myself what good would a rate change today do for Iraq? IMO until there is a mechanism to put Dinars in the hands of Iraqis citizens (i.e. a budget with programs and projects to create jobs) I don't see why the CBI would pull the trigger. These dance partners need to get on the same page.
BlaqueBeauty: Hello, imo per delta yesterday live, it was stated cbi is it's own entity and can not wait any long for goi to get there act together, therefore cbi train still moves forward, but would look good if they could both be presented together Also imo per the count down has been started from the 24th if feb and 15days and possible Election Sunday and march 30th iraq open for business event, something is going on behind close doors
Popeye7: As has been spoken on this site, by giving Iraq a true rate would cut off Iran's money supply, and thus their influence within Iraq's governmental affairs... This all seems to be coming to a head, and there is certainly more going on in a more positive way, than what the media is portraying... IMO...
The CBI continues status quo, and one true indication of success personally is the rate of the Iraqi dinar remains consistent... Has not lost any significant value, and if the powers that be knew they were not succeeding in bringing to fruition the ultimate goal of RI'ing Iraq's currency, IMO, the rate would become even more worthless in order to apply even more pressure...
But that has not been the case, and as we know the rate is relatively stable... Despite all of the drama, and at times chaos that has transpired within Iraq in recent years... With that in mind, IMO, those who control all of this ultimately, have a specific date in mind... And Reinstating on this particular date must be of utmost importance for more reasons than one IMO... Otherwise, why the wait?...
2Cents: If CBI can just implement the RD/RV------>RI, why would WS say it was Mahdi that failed to implement twice.....???? What does Mahdi have to do with it??????
Mr. Harfax: And would the CBI want the current contingent to have access to this tool in this current environment? I'm certainly excited with the progress they have made removing/limiting the corruption but given that we are seeing new names added to the list on the regular it would appear there is still work to be done. I suspect some of the incumbents would welcome the opportunity to attempt to take advantage of the current environment (i.e. GOI sub-optimal). There is still work to be done but they are getting there...
Samson: Deputy: 400 corruption files affecting ministers and governors that will be opened in the new legislative term
17:52 - 03/03/2020
Member of Parliamentary Services Committee MP Abbas Yaber Al-Atafi confirmed that the new legislative term will witness the opening of about 400 corruption files affecting ministers and governors in the country.
Al-Atafi told / Information / that “about 400 corruption files will be put in the parliament with the start of the new legislative term,” noting that “these files are the most dangerous in terms of theft and waste of public money since 2003 until now.”
He added, "The files, some of them, affect senior officials in the Iraqi state, including ministers, governors, and directors," noting that "the committee will begin to sort the files on the members with the start of the new legislative term for verification." LINK
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Samson: The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank pledge to help countries tackle Corona
3rd March, 2020
The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have announced their willingness to help countries deal with the financial and health impacts of the Coronavirus as it spreads to 60 countries around the world
"We are ready to help members face the human tragedy and economic challenge posed by the Covid 19 virus," the two largest international institutions said in a joint statement
The statement continued: "We are actively cooperating with international institutions and local authorities, with special attention paid to poor countries for the weak health systems there
"We will use our available tools to the fullest extent possible, including emergency financing, policy advice and technical assistance, and we have rapid financing facilities that together can help countries respond to a wide range of needs," the statement added
The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank emphasized that strengthening health surveillance and response systems in the country is essential to contain the spread of this disease and any future outbreaks LINK
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Samson: New Iranian official infected with Corona virus
3rd March, 2020
Iranian media said that the adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, “Hussein Sheikh Al-Islam,” was infected with the new Corona virus after testing for this virus. “I have been informed that Hussein Sheikh Islam, Adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Muhammad Jawad Zarif), has also been affected by the emerging corona virus, and he joined the convoy of officials with this The virus.”
In the same context, the World Health Organization announced, on Monday, that an employee of its office in the Iranian capital, Tehran, was infected with the new Corona virus, according to a tweet through its official account on the Twitter platform. "It has now been established that a WHO staff member in our country office in Iran is infected with the emerging coronavirus and has a mild illness," the organization wrote.
Meanwhile, the CEO of the National Bank of Iran (Melli) and President of the Association of Banks, Mohammad Reza Hussein Zadeh, announced on Monday, the death of four Iranian bank employees as a result of infection of the new Corona virus.
Hussein Zadeh wrote in his official account on “Instagram” that “four Iranian bank employees died due to the Corona virus,” adding that the deceased persons work in the bank “commercial, welfare, housing and national”. LINK
Samson: An unprecedented rise in corona deaths and injuries in Iran
03/3/2020 14:06:41
The Iranian Ministry of Health announced that it registered 835 new cases of coronavirus within 24 hours.
It also announced that the number of deadly virus deaths in the country had risen to 77.
As the deputy speaker of the Iranian parliament, Abdulreda Masri, announced that the number of deputies infected with the new Corona virus had risen to 23 deputies. LINK
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Samson :The suspension of UN sessions and seminars due to the Corona virus
3rd March, 2020
Sky News, in Arabic, reported on Monday evening, in an urgent news, that the new Corona virus caused the suspension of the United Nations sessions and seminars in the 43rd session.
The Commissioner for Health Affairs announced that food safety by the Commission of the European Stella Kyriakides , recording 2100 confirmed cases of virus Corona emerging and 38 deaths in 18 member countries of the Commission.
The Chinese authorities announced, earlier in the day, the death toll from the Corona virus in the country to 2912, and confirmed infections to more than 80 thousand.
The number of people infected with the virus worldwide reached more than 88,000, of whom nearly 3,000 died, while 42,670 people have recovered so far, according to the World Health Organization , on Sunday. LINK
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Samson: The United States begins withdrawing its forces from Afghanistan
3rd March, 2020
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper has announced that he has given the go-ahead to the chief commander of US forces in Afghanistan to begin an initial troop withdrawal from there.
At a news conference at the Pentagon, Monday, Esper said he was not sure whether the withdrawal had begun, but he said it would need to begin within 10 days of signing a peace agreement with the Taliban on Saturday.
The US official also indicated that General Scott Miller, the commander of US forces in Kabul, has the authority to start withdrawing troops to the limit of 8,600 soldiers from the current total of 13,000.
He continued, "We will show goodwill and begin withdrawing our forces." LINK