News, Rumors and Opinions Friday 12-19-2025
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Clare: Channel 8 English
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“With falling oil prices and forecasts such as JPMorgan’s outlook on future oil markets, the next government may find no financial exit except changing the exchange rate in order to pay salaries, wages, and operating expenses,” Iraqi economist Abdulrahman al-Mashhadani emphasized.
Clare: : Trump envoy and Joe Wilson: We will make Iraq great again
12/18/2025
Mark Savaya, President Donald Trump’s envoy, wrote on the “X” platform (formerly Twitter) on Thursday that he met with US Congressman Joe Wilson and it was a “great meeting.”
"It was a great meeting with U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson and his team," Savaya said in his post, adding, "We will make Iraq great again."
For his part, Republican US Representative Joe Wilson wrote on the “X” platform that he was pleased to host Mark Savaya, the US Special Envoy to Iraq, in his office for a meeting he described as important regarding Iraq.
Wilson, who is known for raising controversial issues and making provocative statements, particularly regarding Iraq and the Middle East, added: "I look forward to working with the Special Envoy to bring prosperity to Iraq and liberate it from Iran," noting that "there is no one more qualified than him to work on this issue for President Trump."
US Representative Joe Wilson posted a picture of himself with Trump's envoy, holding the Iraqi flag, with the American flag behind them and the new Syrian flag beside it.
Joe Wilson @RepJoeWilson
Grateful to host Mark Savaya, U.S. Special Envoy for Iraq, in my office for an important meeting on Iraq. I am excited to work with the Special Envoy to Make Iraq Great Again and Free Iraq from Iran. There couldn’t be anyone better working on this issue for President Trump! LINK
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Clare: Article 140 and the Federal Council, along with amending the election law... A delegation from the "Party" to implement outstanding issues with Baghdad
12/18/2025
On Thursday, December 18, 2025, the Central Committee of the Kurdistan Democratic Party held an expanded meeting during which it discussed several issues, most notably the formation of the Kurdistan Regional Government, the Iraqi parliamentary elections, partnership and cooperation in Baghdad, in addition to the political situation in the region, and the implementation of outstanding issues with Baghdad.
The committee said in a statement, a copy of which was translated by Al-Jabal, that “the Kurdistan Democratic Party does not see it as right to mix the talks on forming the regional cabinet with the federal government; the issues of the region must be resolved first, and then the necessary and joint steps towards Baghdad must be taken, and our party’s delegation has begun its tasks in this regard.”
According to the statement, the meeting emphasized "the need to implement the outstanding issues with Baghdad, such as: Article 140, the establishment of the Federal Council, the formation of the Federal Court in accordance with the Constitution, and the Oil and Gas Law
." It also stressed "the serious endeavor to amend the unfair Iraqi election law, and to resolve the budget and salary issue permanently and in accordance with the federal system. A high-level delegation from the Kurdistan Democratic Party was designated for this purpose."
Below is the text of the statement:
Under the supervision of His Excellency President Masoud Barzani, and in the presence of the Vice Presidents, members of the Central Committee and branch officials, the Central Committee of our party held an expanded meeting today, Thursday, December 18, 2025.
The meeting began with a minute of silence in honor of the pure souls of Kurdistan's martyrs, foremost among them the immortal Barzani and the late Kak Idris. Following this, several important and timely issues were raised and discussed, and the necessary decisions were made.
First topic: Formation of the tenth cabinet of the Kurdistan Regional Government
This process began in conjunction with the end of last year's elections, and unfortunately, the Kurdistan Parliament has not yet been activated, the President of the Region has not been elected, and the tenth cabinet has not been formed.
Immediately after the election results were ratified, our party, through a special delegation, visited the Kurdish parties and groups to initiate dialogue aimed at forming a broad-based government. However, some parties chose to join the opposition, and we respect their decision.
Simultaneously, dialogue continued between our party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK). We exerted considerable effort to ensure that our agreement would not be finalized until the Iraqi parliamentary elections. Unfortunately, the PUK—due to flawed readings and preconceived notions of the parliamentary election results—unjustifiably extended the dialogue beyond the November 11, 2025 elections, despite our warnings that the pre- and post-election circumstances would be significantly different. The PUK, however, had already made its decision.
Currently, the door to dialogue remains open for reaching an agreement based on the results and entitlements of the Kurdistan Parliament elections, and the votes and trust of the people of Kurdistan must be respected.
Our party does not believe it is appropriate to conflate the discussions on forming the regional cabinet with those of the federal government; the region's issues must be resolved first, and then the necessary joint steps can be taken with Baghdad. Our party's delegation has already begun its work in this regard.
Second topic: Elections for the Iraqi Federal Parliament
The meeting discussed the November 11, 2025 elections, in which our party achieved a resounding victory, securing the votes and trust of over 1.1 million voters in Kurdistan and Iraq, and winning a significant number of provincial seats. This victory is the fruit of the struggle and sacrifices of our martyrs, the wisdom and efforts of our party's cadres, members, and supporters, the enduring legacy of Barzani, and the trust placed in our party's leadership and structures by the people of the Kurdistan Region and the Kurdish areas outside the region's administration.
Therefore, the meeting expressed its gratitude to all party and government officials, Peshmerga forces, and cadres, as well as to the families of martyrs, the loyal public, election committees and teams, and professional organizations, for their dedication to the party's success
. It also thanked the security forces for providing a calm environment for the process and congratulated the winning candidates, commending the efforts of all candidates on list (275) who worked diligently. The meeting called upon the winners to faithfully represent the hopes and aspirations of all citizens of Kurdistan and Iraq, and to work towards enacting laws that serve the people and establish good governance.
Third axis: Partnership and work in Baghdad
The meeting affirms that the people of Kurdistan have the right to negotiate in Baghdad with a unified voice and as a single entity, as a Kurdish nation, not as separate political parties. The Kurds and Kurdistan must be genuine partners in governing Iraq alongside their Shia and Sunni brothers, while respecting the rights of all other communities, just as the new Iraqi state was founded on three principles: partnership, balance, and consensus, which have become the spirit of the permanent constitution.
The meeting emphasized the necessity of implementing outstanding issues such as Article 140, establishing the Federal Council, forming the Federal Court in accordance with the Constitution, and the Oil and Gas Law.
It also stressed the importance of seriously pursuing amendments to the unfair Iraqi election law and finding a permanent solution to the budget and salary issues in a manner consistent with the federal system. To this end, a high-level delegation from our party was designated.
Fourth axis: The political situation in the region
The general political situation in the region, Iraq, and Kurdistan was discussed. The meeting noted that developments in Türkiye regarding the resolution of the Kurdish issue and the peace process are a source of hope and will have a positive impact in all areas.
Regarding the changes in Syria, the meeting welcomed the vision of the countries seeking stability in Syria, which links stability to the extent to which the distinct identities of the various components, including the Kurdish people, are respected. We hope that these changes, by learning from the mistakes of the past, will guarantee the rights and freedoms of all national, religious, and sectarian groups, and promote peaceful and civilized coexistence.
Fifth axis: Regulatory affairs
The provincial organizational offices presented an analysis of their activities and challenges. The meeting discussed proposals to strengthen ties with the public in cities and villages, enabling party organs to more effectively convey the people's demands and opinions to the leadership, so that our colleagues in the regional and central governments can play their part in addressing these issues and providing for the needs of the people.
In conclusion, the meeting made several decisions regarding topics that required legal and regulatory resolution. LINK
Courtesy of Dinar Guru: https://www.dinarguru.com/
Frank26 Everything is on course. T-minus [13] days and counting according to the Central Bank of Iraq concerning December 31, 2025 where 1310 dies and the following day on January 1, 2026 something new replaces it. All according to the CBI.
Jeff Back from December 20, 2020 when Iraq devalued their currency by 23% Article "Iraq's central bank devalues dinar by 22% amid public anger". I know it says 22% but it was actually 23%. No big deal. Anyway they devalued the currency on Sunday, December 20, 2020. I just wanted you to be aware that was a date and time frame in which they devalued or changed their exchange rate historically 5 years ago. Will they do it again on a similar time frame? Maybe, possibly.
Militia Man The Central bank is independent of the government. We're not talking about politics...They're not going to tell you the date and the exchange rate...There's no bearing whatsoever on Alaq and the gatekeepers to be able to adjust an exchange rate. Alaq can do it whenever he feels like it. But...in this digital environment he has to do it in sync...The outlook is good as far as I'm concerned...
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4-Digit SILVER Coming as Paper Game ENDS - 'The Bankers Are Losing Control': Lynette Zang
Commodity Culture: 12-16-2025
Lynette Zang believes that once the paper manipulation game completely ends and true price discovery occurs in the silver market, the metal is headed to four digits, in a move that will shock investors who aren't paying attention.
Lynette points out that silver's rapid rise past $60 is only the beginning of a parabolic run driven by physical demand and not rigged paper promises.
00:00 Introduction
01:18 4-Digit Silver is Coming
05:24 Is Silver Manipulation Over?
06:56 Silver Import Surge in India
10:02 China Silver Export Controls
14:19 You Don't Hold It, You Don't Own It
20:36 End of Fed Independence
31:06 Chaos By Design
32:56 BRICS Versus the West