KTFA Monday Night CC: " FRANK26…..3-25-24….IQD UPDATES…….M.A."

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FRANK26…..3-25-24….IQD UPDATES…….M.A.

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Some "Sunday News" Posted by Clare at KTFA 3-24-2024

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Clare:  Natural resources in Iraq...a huge treasure neglected by an “official decision”!

3/24/2024

Economic researcher, Ziyad Al-Hashimi, confirmed that (mismanagement of natural resources) is one of the major problems that the Iraqi economy suffers from, as unfair government decisions deprived Iraq of huge billion-dollar revenues and global market shares.

Al-Hashemi said in a blog post on the “X” platform, followed by “ Jarida ”, that “(mismanagement of Iraq’s natural resources) and unfair government decisions have deprived Iraq of huge billion-dollar revenues and global market shares, as Iraq is ranked ninth in the world in terms of size.” It has natural resources within its territory, such as oil, natural gas, phosphate, sulfur, and other minerals.

He added, “Estimations indicate that the value of Iraqi natural resources reaches up to 16 trillion dollars, and this puts Iraq in a distinguished position among the countries of the world rich in natural resources, and despite these enormous wealth, there is official Iraqi negligence to invest in expanding exploration, extraction, production and export.” Many of these resources are natural, as the government’s focus is exclusively on oil.”

He explained, “For example, we find that there is deliberate neglect of the Iraqi phosphate sector (by official decision and for unknown reasons) despite Iraq’s possession of 9% of the global phosphate reserve, and phosphate exports can generate tens of billions of revenues annually for the Iraqi treasury.”

He stressed, “(Mismanagement of natural resources) is one of the major problems that the Iraqi economy suffers from, and it does not appear that there are any official Iraqi efforts to overcome the mistakes that caused billions in losses for this country and its economy, and until the Iraqi government wakes up from its slumber and begins to work diligently and effectively.” Iraq will continue to lose opportunities, shares, and money to other countries, which have greatly benefited from the absence of Iraq and its exports of natural resources from the global market.  LINK

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Clare:  Iraq and Kuwait are discussing enhancing trade exchange and encouraging investment

3/24/2024 Baghdad

The Acting Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mohsen Al-Mandalawi, and the Kuwaiti Ambassador to Iraq, Tariq Abdullah Al-Faraj, discussed today, Sunday, mechanisms for enhancing trade exchange and encouraging investment between the two countries.
The media office of the Acting Speaker of the House of Representatives stated in a statement received by Mawazine News: “

The Acting Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mohsen Al-Mandalawi, discussed, during his meeting in his office today, the Kuwaiti Ambassador to Iraq, Tariq Abdullah Al-Faraj, the overall situation in the two countries, the latest regional developments, and a number of... Files of mutual interest.

He added, "The meeting discussed enhancing trade exchange between the two brotherly countries, establishing a free market to stimulate this sector, and stressing the need to work hard to encourage investment within sustainability standards, in addition to continuing to hold joint committee meetings and exchanging visits between officials of the two countries to resolve some outstanding issues, in addition to exchanging Security information to reduce the threat of terrorism and the spread of drugs.

He continued, "During the meeting, there was also talk about the Kuwaiti National Assembly elections scheduled to be held early next month."

Al-Mandalawi expressed his “wishes for Kuwait’s success in this important achievement, and continued progress and prosperity in various fields.”   LINK

Clare:  Automation and strong internet...a necessity for reforming the banking system

3/24/2024   Baghdad: Hoda Al-Azzawi

The Finance Committee of the House of Representatives is conducting a very important investigation into the presence of fraudulent deductions from retirees’ salaries by informal associations, while experts in finance and economics unanimously agree on the necessity of a rapid move towards automating banking operations and preparing their infrastructure in terms of strengthening the global network “the Internet.” “As a necessity to reform the banking system.

The Rapporteur of the Parliamentary Finance Committee for the fourth session, Dr. Ahmed Al-Saffar, in an interview with Al-Sabah, praised “the steps of the Parliamentary Finance Committee to follow up and monitor the banking system and electronic dealings,” and added, “But I believe that the issue needs other steps to prepare the infrastructure and emphasize restoring confidence.” Citizen in Iraqi banks.

He stressed that "the banking sector in general needs radical reform and restructuring of the large number of unnecessary private banks that are not doing their proper banking work," calling for "keeping the real banks that are doing their work and supporting them and providing facilities to them."

He pointed out that "the other point is the emphasis on the issue of the Internet, because electronic dealing is completely linked to the presence of a strong Internet in order for electronic dealing to take place," stressing that "the citizen - until now - does not trust putting his money in banks, and the process needs to build confidence among the citizen and those... Then raise awareness and work to achieve or implement financial inclusion for the citizen by delivering banking services easily to him, starting with the category of employees, retirees, care salary holders, or others, and then moving to other categories.”

He stressed that "the Financial Committee's follow-up of violations and transgressions to steal retirees' funds is a very important step."

As for the expert in the field of anti-corruption, Saeed Yassin Moussa, he said in an interview with “Al-Sabah”: “The system for paying the salaries of employees and retirees needs periodic review, and one of the best ways is to adopt automation and use smart cards to pay and settle salaries, fees, and other financial activities, including commercial ones.” Pointing out that “forgery is expected in paper processes before salaries enter the electronic system, and an example of this is what happened in Anbar, the Martyrs Foundation there, and the Retirement Authority departments in the governorates.”

He explained, “The National Retirement Authority has an excellent experience in preparing the infrastructure for the retirement referral system, starting electronically from institutions through the presence of the Authority’s teams in ministries and public institutions in preparing retirement transactions for employees, with the employee referred for retirement being handed a review card to complete the retirement transaction at the Retirement Authority.” the public".

Moussa stated, “In these aforementioned steps, the possibility of forgery operations is very narrow and even non-existent, but the defect lies in the transactions of the wounded and martyrs through the forgery operations that were discovered by the Integrity Commission in cooperation with the Public Retirement Service, and I deem it necessary to subject all those who They were referred to retirement from this category for review and scrutiny, knowing that forgery operations are carried out through multiple mafias with the complicity of some employees in the relevant departments and forging the signatures of other employees.”

He added, "The process of fraud on smart cards remains. Here, it is necessary to protect the electronic system from hacking, review the banking system, and preserve the confidentiality of the retiree (the private code), while subjecting the relevant associations to periodic auditing, and deterring those who attempt to seize the funds of employees and retirees in loan and advance operations." And selling in installments.”

Last week, the Chairman of the Finance Committee, Atwan Al-Atwani, hosted, along with the committee members, the Director General of Rafidain Bank, Ali Karim, and the Managing Director of the International Smart Card Company to discuss electronic transactions.
A statement from the committee indicated that “the meeting discussed the issue of dealing with (unlicensed) associations, installment sales operations, and receiving advances, and the emphasis on preventing any tampering in the sales process, verifying the information of the advance applicant, and protecting customers’ money from fraud.”  LINK

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Clare:  Government spokesman: The Prime Minister will discuss 5 basic files during his visit to Washington

3/24/2024  Baghdad

On Sunday, the Iraqi government spokesman, Bassem Al-Awadi, detailed the agenda of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani’s visit to Washington, while specifying 5 basic files that will cover the latter’s meetings with US President Joe Biden.

Al-Awadi said, in a statement reported by the official news agency, and seen by Al-Eqtisad News, that “the main topic of the visit of the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, to Washington is to discuss the prospects for the future relationship after the international coalition, and then move to comprehensive relations between the two parties.” "Including the security, military and armament aspects."

He added, "The strategic framework agreement that was signed in 2008, the armament, security and military aspects were able to be the most important, but the framework is broader, so ending the mission of the international coalition will be the first file and then moving to comprehensive relations, and there is a complete legal basis in the agreement." 

He pointed out, "In 2008, the security, military, and intelligence aspects were implemented, but the move to various fields of cooperation includes investment, energy, economy, agriculture, and others, especially since the United States is a leading country in technology in all of these areas."

He pointed out that "among the files that will be discussed during the visit also are the financial file and what is related to the decisions of the US Treasury, the influence of Iraqi banks and the debts owed by Iraq, as well as the regional file and what is related to the Gaza war and Iraq's relations with neighboring countries and regional countries," stressing that " Five files will be basic and will cover the meetings in Washington.”

He stressed that "the Prime Minister does not want to go to Washington on a visit just for the sake of visiting, but rather he wants this visit to be successful and to produce realistic and effective results that will positively affect the Iraqi interior, reflect on the regional side, and develop the ABCs of the Iraqi-American relationship."

He noted that "the visit was scheduled to take place late last year, 2023, but the war on Gaza affected that, especially since the Iraqi positions are clear regarding the Gaza war, and the visit cannot take place at a time when the feelings of Iraqis and Arabs in general and the world are in solidarity and sympathize with the Palestinians, and therefore "It will lose its content."

He continued, "The American elections will begin next November, and usually American presidents, six months or more before the elections, refrain from receiving guests from abroad, and focus on the internal file, especially the elections. This year's elections in the United States of America are different from all previous elections, as nothing happened."

 In its history, a former president who lost in the elections returns, with a competition and a program different from the program of the Democratic Party, meaning that the American internal event has now occupied the American arena and the world with its repercussions, and thus, in light of this crisis, President Biden singles out a date for a meeting with the Iraqi Prime Minister, and interrupts his election campaign and mocks. "Several days for Iraq and the situation there, a clear indication of respect for the Prime Minister and Iraq's political and international standing." 

Regarding the seriousness of activating the strategic framework and scheduling the withdrawal of the international coalition, Al-Awadi said: “This file has been decided by the Iraqi and American parties, and the Iraqi government is 100% serious about this issue, and the Prime Minister cannot be flattering about this issue or debate it, as it relates to the future of Iraq and the sovereignty of Iraq.” The country is not manoeuvrable.

He stressed that "what the Prime Minister says is what he is working on, and he will discuss future relations after the international coalition, and the negotiations will lead to positive results and a timetable for withdrawal," stressing that "this fact cannot be doubted."

He pointed out that “Iraq has a position known to the world regarding the Gaza war, and the Prime Minister spoke about it in international, Arab and regional forums, and conveyed Iraq’s point of view and position on what is going on in Gaza,” noting that “the statement of the press secretary in the White House and the Prime Minister’s Media Office Regarding the Prime Minister’s visit to Washington, he pointed out that the regional reality in the Arab Levant region and our regional neighborhood affects Iraq.

He concluded by saying: “Iraq is a sovereign state, and the Prime Minister seeks for Iraq to play its appropriate role and position in proportion to its size in various historical, civilizational and humanitarian fields in the correct manner,” pointing out that “the American administration is working in this direction, and therefore regional issues will present at various levels.” LINK

KTFA Saturday Night CC: "FRANK26….3-23-24…..IQD UPDATE….CONTRACTS….LET’S TALK"

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FRANK26….3-23-24…..IQD UPDATE….CONTRACTS….LET’S TALK

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Frank’s team is Walkingstick, Eddie in Iraq and guests

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP4gLNntHr8

KTFA Wed. Night CC: " FRANK26…..3-20-24…..A MEETING"

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FRANK26…..3-20-24…..A MEETING

This video is in Frank’s and his team’s opinion only

Frank’s team is Walkingstick, Eddie in Iraq and guests

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What Frank’s suit color’s mean…. FRANKS SUIT COLORS FOR CC'S..... WHITE = NEW INFO…. SILVER = INTEL FROZEN…. RED= HIGH ALERT… PURPLE=GUEST WITH US…. BLUE = AIR FORCE…. BLACK = GROUND/FF’S…. GREEN= MR OR FAB 4 ... GOLD = CHANGE… ORANGE= IMPLEMENTATION

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt9E5GzoX1Q

KTFA Monday Night CC: " FRANK26……IQD UPDATE……3-18-24…..LET’S ROLL !!!"

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FRANK26……IQD UPDATE……3-18-24…..LET’S ROLL !!!

This video is in Frank’s and his team’s opinion only

Frank’s team is Walkingstick, Eddie in Iraq and guests

Playback Number: 605-313-5163   PIN: 156996#

What Frank’s suit color’s mean…. FRANKS SUIT COLORS FOR CC'S..... WHITE = NEW INFO…. SILVER = INTEL FROZEN…. RED= HIGH ALERT… PURPLE=GUEST WITH US…. BLUE = AIR FORCE…. BLACK = GROUND/FF’S…. GREEN= MR OR FAB 4 ... GOLD = CHANGE… ORANGE= IMPLEMENTATION

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqENNp63eY4

Frank26: ""THE ONLY SOLUTION IS A NEW EXCHANGE RATE WITH LOWER NOTES."

KTFA:

Frank26:  "THE ONLY SOLUTION IS A NEW EXCHANGE RATE WITH LOWER NOTES... AND THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT SUDANI & ALAQ ARE SAYING TO THE CITIZENS OF IRAQ!!!".........F26

An economist identifies the "ideal solution" to reduce the dollar difference between the official and the parallel

 3/15/2024

The economic expert, Bassem Jamil Antoine, identified today, Thursday, the “ideal solution” to reduce the dollar difference between the official and parallel ones.

Antoine told {Al-Furat News} that: “There is clear stability in the dollar exchange rates, and the difference between the parallel and official rates does not decrease easily.”

He stressed "the need to establish quick, firm and convincing measures."
Antoine stated, "Reviving the spirit of support between merchants and citizens and providing goods in the country from the public sector is the ideal solution to reduce the difference between the official and parallel prices."

From: Raghad Dahham    LINK

Frank26:  "EVEN THOSE THAT WERE AGAINST THE MONETARY REFORM ARE NOW FORCED TO TELL THE TRUTH!!!"..........F26

 After hosting the Governor... Parliamentary Finance: We look forward to raising the value of the dinar

 March 14, 2024  Baghdad

 Today, Thursday, the Parliamentary Finance Committee expressed its aspiration to coordinate with the Central Bank to increase the value of the dinar and control the market.

A statement stated, “The Finance Committee met under the chairmanship of Atwan Al-Atwani, in the presence of its members, with the Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, to ​​discuss monetary policy, the banking system in the country, and ways to increase the value of the Iraqi dinar.”

At the beginning of the hosting, which was held at the committee’s headquarters, the Chairman of the Committee stressed “the importance of following up on the economic file and monetary policy, based on the supervisory side, and finding appropriate solutions to the obstacles facing the work of the Central Bank.”

The Finance Committee expressed “its aspiration to coordinate with the Central Bank in order to increase the value of the Iraqi dinar, and to control the market in order to alleviate the burdens of citizens, and address the deficit.”

For his part, the Governor of the Central Bank reviewed “the economic and monetary aspect, pointing out” the establishment of basic rules in order to monitor the remittance process and analyze monetary operations, praising “the role played by the Finance Committee in following up on the country’s financial and economic movement.”

The committee discussed with the Governor of the Central Bank the approved international standards, future plans to improve the status of banks, the possibility of expanding relations with international banks, drawing up the structure of banks, and moving towards the electronic payment process, in addition to the possibility of amending the Central Bank law.

Frnk26\   FAMILY... ALAQ IS ALSO TALKING ABOUT 1.32 & THE LOWER NOTES -F26)   LINK

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Frank26:  "KTFA FAMILY... BEHOLD... TODAY ALL THEY TALK ABOUT IS THE 1.32 & THE INTRODUCTION OF THE LOWER NOTES!!!  FINALLY... THE SOUND HEARD AROUND THE WORLD!!!".............F26

Among them concerns the dinar... the outcomes of Parliament’s finance meeting with the Central Bank

 03/14/2024 Baghdad

Today, Thursday, the Parliamentary Finance Committee expressed its aspiration to coordinate with the Central Bank to increase the value of the dinar and control the market.

The Media Department of the House of Representatives stated in a statement received by Al-Eqtisad News, “The Finance Committee met under the chairmanship of Atwan Al-Atwani, in the presence of its members, with the Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, to ​​discuss monetary policy, the banking system in the country, and ways to increase the value of the Iraqi dinar.”

At the beginning of the hosting, which was held at the committee’s headquarters, the Chairman of the Committee stressed “the importance of following up on the economic file and monetary policy, based on the supervisory aspect, and finding appropriate solutions to the obstacles facing the work of the Central Bank.”

The Finance Committee expressed its "aspiration to coordinate with the Central Bank in order to increase the value of the Iraqi dinar, and to control the market in order to alleviate the burdens of citizens and address the deficit."

For his part, the Governor of the Central Bank reviewed “the economic and monetary aspect, pointing out” the establishment of basic rules in order to monitor the remittance process and analyze monetary operations, praising “the role played by the Finance Committee in following up on the country’s financial and economic movement.”

The committee discussed with the Governor of the Central Bank the approved international standards, future plans to improve the status of banks, the possibility of expanding relations with international banks, drawing up the structure of banks, and moving towards the electronic payment process, in addition to the possibility of amending the Central Bank law.   LINK

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Frank26:  "THIS IS ALL THEY'RE TALKING ABOUT INSIDE OF IRAQ... ADDING VALUE TO THEIR CURRENCY!!!"........F26

Central Bank Governor: Establishing basic rules to monitor the remittance process 

 3/14/2024

The Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, pointed out today, Thursday, the establishment of basic rules in order to monitor the remittance process and analyze monetary operations.

The Media Department of the House of Representatives stated in a statement received by {Al-Furat News}, “The Finance Committee, headed by Atwan Al-Atwani and in the presence of its members, met with the Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, to ​​discuss monetary policy, the banking system in the country, and ways to increase the value of the Iraqi dinar.” 

Al-Atwani stressed, “at the beginning of the hosting session, which was held at the committee’s headquarters, the importance of following up on the economic file and monetary policy, based on the supervisory side, and finding appropriate solutions to the obstacles facing the work of the Central Bank.” 

The Finance Committee also expressed its aspiration to coordinate with the Central Bank in order to increase the value of the Iraqi dinar, control the market in order to alleviate the burdens of citizens, and address the deficit.

For his part, the Governor of the Central Bank reviewed the economic and monetary aspects, pointing out the establishment of basic rules in order to monitor the remittance process and analyze monetary operations.

Al-Alaq praised "the role played by the Finance Committee in following up on the country's financial and economic movement." 

The committee discussed with the Governor of the Central Bank the approved international standards, future plans to improve the status of banks, the possibility of expanding relations with international banks, drawing up the structure of banks, and moving towards the electronic payment process, in addition to the possibility of amending the Central Bank law.  LINK

Frank26:  "BEFORE THE DC TRIP... THE CBI & THE US TREASURY HAVE AN UNDERSTANDING"..........F26

 The Central Bank announces an understanding with the US Treasury to reconsider sanctions and indicates “illegal trade”

 3/14/2024

 On Thursday, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, announced an understanding with the US Treasury Department to reconsider the sanctions imposed on Iraqi banks, indicating at the same time “illegal trade” that causes the stability of the dollar exchange rate.

Al-Alaq said during his stay in the Parliamentary Finance Committee, according to a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, that “basic rules have been established in order to monitor the process of external and internal transfers, attributing the instability of the exchange rate to the existence of illegal trade carried out by small merchants and some speculators, which is financed by withdrawing the dollar.” Cash from the market.

He added, "The foreign sanctions imposed on a large number of our local banks have hindered efforts and plans to open relationships and lines of communication with accredited international correspondent banks," pointing to "continuous meetings with the US Treasury, and an understanding was reached to reconsider the sanctions imposed on Iraqi banks, and that Such decisions should not be issued in the future except after discussing and informing the Central Bank of Iraq, as it is responsible for monitoring its activity.”

He explained, “We are currently coordinating with the relevant authorities regarding the implementation of the plan to regulate foreign trade,” noting that “the process of printing the local currency is carried out according to the required financial cover and in a way that balances the foreign and local currency and prevents any financial inflation.”  LINK

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Frank26:  "I AGREE WITH THIS... BECAUSE IN MY OPINION A NEW EXCHANGE RATE IS COMING IN THOSE DAYS.".........F26

Al-Kadhimi: We are waiting for the Council of Ministers to vote on the 2024 budget schedules and send them in the coming days

 3/15/2024

Today, Friday, the Parliamentary Finance Committee commented on Finance Minister Taif Sami’s announcement that data related to the 2024 budget schedules would be sent to the Council of Ministers.

Committee member Moeen Al-Kadhimi explained, in a press statement, followed by NRT Arabia, that “the Ministry of Finance sending data on the 2024 budget tables to the Council of Ministers means that its mission has ended and we are waiting for the Council of Ministers to vote on these tables and send them within the next few days.”

Al-Kadhimi added, “The Council of Ministers will speed up sending these tables to the House of Representatives, and we in turn will have access to them, and some amendments may be made to them, if there are any observations, and we cannot view these data, except after they officially arrive from the Council of Ministers.” “After he approves it.”

 Last Wednesday, the Minister of Finance, Taif Sami, announced the completion of data related to the 2024 budget tables, the inclusion of texts, and sending them to the Council of Ministers.

Sami said, “The data related to the 2024 budget tables has been completed, the texts have been included, and they have been sent to the Council of Ministers.” 

She stressed that she "will not launch funding for the salaries of Kurdistan Region employees for the month of March until after resettlement, and I do not disagree with the decision of the Federal Court."

 The Prime Minister, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, announced on February 20 that “the government is continuing to scrutinize the schedules for the 2024 budget, as the government carefully confronted the deficit within the 2023 budget.”     LINK

KTFA Friday Night CC: "FRANK26….IQD UPDATE ….3-15-24…..AT 10:39 PM EST….."

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Friday Night Conference Call

FRANK26….IQD UPDATE ….3-15-24…..AT 10:39 PM EST…..

This video is in Frank’s and his team’s opinion only

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geiMha5rOfI

KTFA Thurs. Night CC: "FRANK26…..3-14-24……IQD UPDATE: THE SOUND HEARD AROUND THE WORLD"

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Thursday Night Conference Call

FRANK26…..3-14-24……IQD UPDATE: THE SOUND HEARD AROUND THE WORLD

This video is in Frank’s and his team’s opinion only

Frank’s team is Walkingstick, Eddie in Iraq and guests

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NBzmu16aws

KTFA Wed. Night CC: "FRANK26….3-13-24….IQD UPDATE……DR SHABBI WAS A GENIUS !"

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Wednesday Night Conference Call

FRANK26….3-13-24….IQD UPDATE……DR SHABBI WAS A GENIUS !

This video is in Frank’s and his team’s opinion only

Frank’s team is Walkingstick, Eddie in Iraq and guests

Playback Number: 605-313-5163   PIN: 156996#

What Frank’s suit color’s mean…. FRANKS SUIT COLORS FOR CC'S..... WHITE = NEW INFO…. SILVER = INTEL FROZEN…. RED= HIGH ALERT… PURPLE=GUEST WITH US…. BLUE = AIR FORCE…. BLACK = GROUND/FF’S…. GREEN= MR OR FAB 4 ... GOLD = CHANGE… ORANGE= IMPLEMENTATION

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL26G5FMxqE

KTFA Members Thoughts on " official cost of a US dollar will be 1.32 Iraqi dinars instead of 1,320 dinars"

KTFA:

Frank26:  "PARLIAMENT & MALIKI STATE THE OBVIOUS!!! BUT... WE TOLD YOU THERE WAS A REASON FOR 1310!!!"..............F26

Coordination Framework seeks early election to curb al-Sudani's growing popularity: analysis

3/11/2024

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is strikingly popular among the Iraqi people, but the parties who once supported him are organizing to take him down, a report by Medialine suggested.

"Iraq's ruling coalition plans to call for early elections in an attempt to overthrow Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani," it said.

Al-Sudani belongs to the Coordination Framework, an alliance of Shiite parties loyal to Iran. But after assuming the premiership, "al-Sudani changed his approach toward the parties and came to disagree with many of their political positions."

A leader in the Islamic Dawa Party, which al-Sudani led until stepping down in 2019, told The Media Line that Coordination Framework parties have been meeting for about five months and plan to call for elections in 2024 or early 2025.

"The plan is to attack the prime minister, belittle his achievements, bring him down popularly, and create more political and economic problems, after which the Iraqi street will go out in demonstrations demanding the overthrow of the government, and then call for early elections, and not nominate al-Sudani again, or grant him any position," the source, who asked to remain anonymous, said.

The source noted that two previous Iraqi prime ministers had lost their positions after the Iraqi public turned against them. "The party fears that Al Sudani may announce the formation of a new political party or alliance, run in the upcoming elections, and become the ruling political majority in Iraq."

The dispute between the Coordination Framework and al-Sudani relates to the prime minister's approval of US Federal Reserve policies to prevent currency smuggling, according to the report. "These measures reduced the circulation of US dollars in Iraq and increased the price of the dollar."

Al-Sudani also implemented several policies that have boosted his popularity. "He increased government salaries and wages for retirees, launched major development projects in the capital and several Iraqi governorates, and announced plans to improve infrastructure and expand the nation’s road network."

According to official statistics, he also significantly reduced unemployment and passed a social security law for workers in the private sector and announced a plan to build 1,000 schools and more than a million residential units.

Since mid-2023, at least 10 countries, including some in the Gulf Cooperation Council, have announced new investments in Iraq. The exchange rate of the dollar in the parallel market has also stabilized since November 2023.

A September 2023 opinion poll by the Government Advisory Board found that al-Sudani enjoys a 78% approval rate. Another poll by the nongovernmental Iraq Statistics Organization found him to have an approval rate of 51%, the highest of any Iraqi official.

The Iraqi government is currently weighing the question of changing the currency so that the official cost of a US dollar will be 1.32 Iraqi dinars instead of 1,320 dinars. Implementing such a decision is likely to significantly increase al-Sudani's popularity.

Abbas al-Musawi, adviser to the former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, said in statements to Iraqi media that al-Sudani's achievements are "for everyone", while also saying that al-Sudani will not be reelected as prime minister.

"We are not afraid of al-Sudani. We have our audience, and it is a stable audience," al-Musawi said.

Jaafar al-Khudairi, a member of the National Wisdom Movement, one of the Shiite parties within the ruling Coordination Framework, told The Media Line, "The Dawa Party is trying to state that only its cadres are capable of running the state, but this is not true."

He said that the parliament is discussing a new law regarding elections and that new elections might be called after that law's passage.

Karar Sahib, director of the Iraqi Media Observatory, told The Media Line that al-Sudani has faced constant criticism on Iraqi television.

"There are channels affiliated with the Shiite religious parties, which were the most offensive, as they only showed the negative aspects of the decisions, and tried to exaggerate them," he said.

He said that consistencies across different channels suggest that there may be a single writer behind the criticism.

Sahib defended al-Sudani's achievements. "Iraq is now making an unprecedented renaissance," he said. "It is true that the situation is still below ambition, but it is much better than before."

Muhammad al-Bouflah, a former professor of political science at the University of Baghdad, told The Media Line that the current political climate is a result of the premier's attempt to fracture the coalition. He also said that the Coordination Framework will succeed in holding early elections only if Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr comes out in favor of the plan.

"I do not think that Muqtada al-Sadr will return to trusting the Coordination Framework after they removed him from the political process, and therefore the prime minister will continue to complete his term as president," he said.

Former Member of Parliament Shaiban al-Kilani told The Media Line that the disputes have to do with the different parties' attempts to vie for power.

"The disputes are only over shares of the cake," he said, "and are not disputes over the popularity of the current prime minister."  LINK

Iraq’s ruling coalition may call for early elections

A poll by the nongovernmental Iraq Statistics Organization found Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani to have an approval rate of 51%, the highest of any Iraqi official. 

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Al Sudani in Munich, Germany, on February 18 2023. (photo credit: PUBLIC DOMAIN)

By HUDHAIFA EBRAHIM/THE MEDIA LINE

MARCH 10, 2024 14:20

 Iraq’s ruling coalition plans to call for early elections in an attempt to overthrow Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani.

Al Sudani belongs to the Coordination Framework, an alliance of Shiite parties loyal to Iran. But after assuming the premiership, Al Sudani changed his approach toward the parties and came to disagree with many of their political positions. 

A leader in the Islamic Dawa Party, which Al Sudani led until stepping down in 2019, told The Media Line that Coordination Framework parties have been meeting for about five months and plan to call for elections in 2024 or early 2025. 

“The plan is to attack the prime minister, belittle his achievements, bring him down popularly, and create more political and economic problems, after which the Iraqi street will go out in demonstrations demanding the overthrow of the government, and then call for early elections, and not nominate Al Sudani again, or grant him any position,” the source, who asked to remain anonymous, said. 

The source noted that two previous Iraqi prime ministers had lost their positions after the Iraqi public turned against them. 

Party fears creation of new political party

“The party fears that Al Sudani may announce the formation of a new political party or alliance, run in the upcoming elections, and become the ruling political majority in Iraq,” the source added.

The dispute between the Coordination Framework and Al Sudani relates to the prime minister’s approval of US Federal Reserve policies to prevent currency smuggling. These measures reduced the circulation of US dollars in Iraq and increased the price of the dollar. 

Al Sudani also implemented several policies that have boosted his popularity. He increased government salaries and wages for retirees, launched major development projects in the capital and several Iraqi governorates, and announced plans to improve infrastructure and expand the nation’s road network.

According to official statistics, Al Sudani also significantly reduced unemployment. In addition, he passed a social security law for workers in the private sector and announced a plan to build 1,000 schools and more than a million residential units.

Since mid-2023, at least 10 countries, including some in the Gulf Cooperation Council, have announced new investments in Iraq. The exchange rate of the dollar in the parallel market has also stabilized since November 2023.

A September 2023 opinion poll by the Government Advisory Board found that Al Sudani enjoys a 78% approval rate. Another poll by the nongovernmental Iraq Statistics Organization found him to have an approval rate of 51%, the highest of any Iraqi official. 

Al Sudani has spurned many political allies and opponents. He did not support former Speaker of Parliament Mohamed al-Halbousi and worked for his removal. He also removed most of the leaders of the Popular Mobilization Forces—a group of Iranian-backed militias—from government positions.

The Iraqi government is currently weighing the question of changing the currency so that the official cost of a US dollar will be 1.32 Iraqi dinars instead of 1,320 dinars. Implementing such a decision is likely to significantly increase Al Sudani’s popularity. 

Abbas al-Musawi, adviser to the former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, said in statements to Iraqi media that Al Sudani’s achievements are achievements “for everyone,” while also saying that Al Sudani will not be reelected as prime minister.

“We are not afraid of Al Sudani. We have our audience, and it is a stable audience,” al-Musawi said. 

Al Sudani has faced heavy criticism on Iraqi television

Jaafar Al-Khudairi, a member of the National Wisdom Movement, one of the Shiite parties within the ruling Coordination Framework, told The Media Line, “The Dawa Party is trying to state that only its cadres are capable of running the state, but this is not true.”

He said that the parliament is discussing a new law regarding elections and that new elections might be called after that law’s passage. 

Karar Sahib, director of the Iraqi Media Observatory, told The Media Line that Al Sudani has faced constant criticism on Iraqi television. 

“There are channels affiliated with the Shiite religious parties, which were the most offensive, as they only showed the negative aspects of the decisions, and tried to exaggerate them,” he said. 

He said that consistencies across different channels suggest that there may be a single writer behind the criticism. 

Sahib defended Al Sudani’s achievements. “Iraq is now making an unprecedented renaissance,” he said. “It is true that the situation is still below ambition, but it is much better than before.”

Muhammad Al-Bouflah, a former professor of political science at the University of Baghdad, told The Media Line that the current political climate is a result of Al Sudani’s attempt to fracture the coalition.

He also said that the Coordination Framework will succeed in holding early elections only if Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr comes out in favor of the plan. 

“I do not think that Muqtada al-Sadr will return to trusting the Coordination Framework after they removed him from the political process, and therefore the prime minister will continue to complete his term as president,” he said. 

Former Member of Parliament Shaiban Al-Kilani told The Media Line that the disputes have to do with the different parties’ attempts to vie for power. 

“The disputes are only over shares of the cake,” he said, “and are not disputes over the popularity of the current prime minister.”    LINK

DCDriver:  I would just like to clarify something. If the Dinar came out at an exchange rate of 1.32, you would exchange that for .76 USD. That’s where people are getting the .76 cents from. 1.32 is not better than 1.00. There is always a mistake with that calculation IMO

RealtorMC:  From the article: "the official cost of a US dollar will be 1.32 Iraqi dinars instead of 1,320"

Something always happens in the translation, but from how this is written, it sure looks like they're saying 1 IQD will be 1.32 USD

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