“Tidbits From TNT” Monday 2-2-2026
TNT:
Tishwash: Sudani arrives in Kurdistan Region at the head of a high-level political delegation
A visit that includes Erbil and Sulaymaniyah
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani arrived in the Kurdistan Region on Monday, leading a high-level political delegation, on an official visit that includes the governorates of Erbil and Sulaymaniyah.
The media office of Al-Sudani stated in a statement received by 964 Network that “Prime Minister Mr. Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani arrives in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq accompanied by a high-level political delegation on a visit that includes the governorates of Erbil and Sulaymaniyah.” link
Tishwash: President Barzani receives the Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Iraq
President Masoud Barzani received, on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Pirmam, the Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Iraq, Joshua Harris, and the US Consul General in the Kurdistan Region, Wendy Green.
During the meeting, the US Chargé d'Affaires conveyed the thanks and appreciation of the President and Government of the United States to President Barzani for all the support and assistance he provided in order to reach the recent agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces.
Regarding the political process in Iraq, the US Chargé d'Affaires reiterated once again that the United States continues to support and stand for a strong Kurdistan Region within the framework of federal Iraq.
For his part, President Barzani welcomed the visiting delegation and expressed his gratitude for America’s role and supportive stances towards the people of Kurdistan, noting that without the United States’ position and support in 1991, we would not have been able to protect the achievements of the uprising or establish the Kurdistan Region’s parliament and government.
The two sides also exchanged views in detail and in depth on the political process in Iraq, and stressed the importance of adhering to the constitution. They also agreed on the need for Iraqis to decide their own affairs, on the basis of partnership, balance and consensus.
In this context, both sides expressed their welcome for the dialogues and consultations that were recently held in Baghdad to develop and formulate political mechanisms and scenarios that take into account the interests of Iraqis and ensure the strengthening of the American-Iraqi partnership in various fields. link
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Tishwash: "By order of the President"... Iranian-American negotiations to begin within days
Iranian media reported on Monday that negotiations between Iran and the United States could begin in the next few days, with the participation of high-level officials from both sides.
The Tasnim news agency, which is close to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, quoted an informed source as saying that the chances of negotiations starting have become high, noting that the place and time of the meeting have not yet been decided.
The source explained that the negotiations are likely to be held at the level of Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and US envoy Steve Wittkopf, if a final framework is agreed upon in the coming days.
Fars News Agency quoted an informed source in the Iranian government as saying that the Iranian president had ordered the start of negotiations with the United States, noting that talks with the United States would most likely be held in Turkey within days.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei said during a press conference today that Tehran is studying the details of various diplomatic avenues to address tensions with the United States, adding that Iran hopes to reach results in the coming days.
Earlier, the Hebrew newspaper Maariv quoted an Israeli source as saying that US President Donald Trump is demanding five main conditions from Iran: handing over about 400 kilograms of enriched uranium, dismantling the nuclear and ballistic missile programs, halting the missile program, and ending support for proxies in Yemen, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon.
The source added that "Israel realizes that Iran will not be willing to discuss these demands collectively or individually," considering that "the current stage is characterized by procrastination." link
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The Central Bank of Iran is distributing the 500,000 toman note through the banking network, featuring 11 security features.
The Central Bank of Iran announced that the distribution of the 500,000 toman note (equivalent to 5 million rials), which was printed in advance, will begin in the banking network starting from February 1, 2026.
This step comes within the framework of managing and regulating cash transactions and facilitating financial transactions, with the aim of speeding up the completion of cash transactions, as the Central Bank has begun distributing this new category in banks within the banking network in the country link
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