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"Based on this amendment, the Prime Minister calls on both the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq, through its relevant institutions, and the Federal Ministry of Oil to immediately begin implementing this amendment in order to optimally invest in our natural resources, particularly oil wealth." "Let this wealth be a factor in strengthening stability and a driver for achieving more plans and programs that meet the needs of our noble people." Go HCL Go wealth Go profit sharing Go stronger dinar 💪🏼

Silver, Gold, Bitcoin, xrp etc, all down pretty big right now. Might be time for the crash!

I am in disagreement with this statement .................... As I have stated prior, it is my personal perspective that the current President of the US, D.J. Trump will not let Iran dictate political or financial reality in the Middle East and or Iraq. We all know that the CBI is being run by an Iranian puppet, but we also know or have read that the US Treasury has personal located in the CBI building to oversee daily CBI operations. It sounds like Iran is getting squeezed for cash via renewed sanctions, in addition their military proxies' are getting pummeled on the battlefield. The Iranian military is configured to control the local population and not able to conduct an offensive operation. They may have missiles, rockets and drones, but as recent history shows they are not very effective. Maybe the Iranians force the CBI, via their puppet, to RV the Iraqi currency and thus Iran gets a short-term financial transfusion ?? ...... Additional sanctions and or the freezing of assets should prevent any significant long term Iranian gain. If this comes to fruition, we get the long-awaited RV and move on from this rollercoaster ride to a more sane reality. Or; The Iraqi government rids itself of the Iranian influence and moves to a "pro-western" position realizing that a strong Iraqi currency (RV) is in their (and our) best long term interest. Just sayin' and thinkin' out loud ..................

Comes out at $3.80, won't see me for the dust getting exchanged. 🥰⚘🤎

Al Sudani can talk all he likes about stability, progress and international blah blah blah.... if the people don't get purchasing power soon he ain't gonna have a job come October /November time.

Trump sent Under-Secretary to Iraq immediately after Treasury confirmation. Here is their press release: https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2057

SHADUP, JUST SHADUP... still in talks. Been like that for 20 years

Thanks. I agree. Just get it done with what ever law will works and RV your freaking currency already.

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON 2-3-2025 Samson Article: ”Al-Sudani: Parliament's approval of the budget amendment confirms political stability, and we call for starting it immediately" 2-3-2025 Mnt Goat President Trump...has now taken on the issues involving Iraq. This is a very good for us investors as we all know the value of the dinar has been greatly suppressed due to corruption and stalling. Yes, we all know and so does the CBI that this needs adjustment. The adjustment is coming but it will take political willpower to do it.

Well we start our count down on our last 8 weeks of the 1st quarter of 2025. With nothing but unfounded speculation of the budget being passed. Next up we still have the auctions going. Business as usual. We all thought the auctions would be stopped the 1st of January 2025! Still hoping something happens with the IQD , but as this train keeps on rolling down the tracks, I’m still optimistic about the RV/RI in 2025. Time will tell! JMHO

The Regional Finance Department announces an agreement with Baghdad to pay 2025 salaries without problems Time: 2025/02/03 18:16:53 Read: 15 times {Politics: Al Furat News} The Minister of Finance in the Kurdistan Regional Government, Awat Sheikh Janab, announced today, Monday, from the capital Baghdad, an agreement regarding the salaries of the region’s employees. Useful summary.. In important news you can find it on Al Furat News channel on Telegram.. To subscribe click here "We have agreed with the federal government to pay the salaries for the year 2025 without any problems," Awat Sheikh Janab said in a press conference. Regarding the January salary, the Finance Minister explained that "it will start being distributed tomorrow, Tuesday, or the day after tomorrow, Wednesday." https://alforatnews.iq/news/مالية-الإقليم-تعلن-الاتفاق-مع-بغداد-على-صرف-رواتب-2025-دون-مشاكل

maybe or very soon!

sounds like done deal to me!

I stopped supporting a lot of charities a long time ago because I found out they were involved in trafficking. People laughed and said I listened to too many conspiracy theories and that I was nuts.

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Frank26 What did we need for the monetary reform to realize its new exchange rate? ...What do we need in order for the new exchange rate to come out? Article quote "Our message at the United Nations is very clear, the message is Iraq is now stable and secure...We wish this country all the best and prosperity and all that is good and beneficiary for this country and the people of this ancient country." You know darn well they're about to release a new exchange rate, you want money don't you? This is amazing! Militia Man My passion for this is all the way through the whole time. I haven't deviated for 15 years. I believe in my investments and I stick with them when I believe in something. I don't get involved in things I don't believe in...I try to help as best as I possibly can. That's my nature. Sandy Ingram This is not good news...Well known Iraqi economist Nabil Jaafar Al-Marsoumi...has warned that US pressure to lower oil prices could...lead to a devaluation of the Iraqi dinar... [He] explained in a Facebook post that US president Donald Trump has pushed for Saudi Arabia and OPEC to lower oil prices. This move is intended to make energy more affordable and accelerate the end to the Russia Ukraine war. As a result, OPEC plus is expected to end production cuts of 4.65 million barrels within the next few weeks. This decision will likely cause oil prices to drop...A drop in oil prices to $60 per barrel would create serious financial challenges...If oil prices fall further to $50 per barrel Iraq may have no choice but to devalue its currency...Stay tuned and stay positive. Pimpy To answer your questions, yes there is a new currency. They have new security features. No, we don't have to rush down and swap those currencies out for this new currency, they're going to run side by side. Frank26 The East [Middle East bank owner contacts] were willing to talk to us and tell us we see those lower notes in those [January article] pictures. Yeah they're using the 3 zero notes. We asked why are they using the 3 zero notes, why don't they show them the real lower notes? They said because the real lower notes are going to look like the ones they got now. What? Yeah, they're just going to drop the zeros, the colors and the shape will still be the same. The only one that will be different will probably be the 25. It will be smaller and it'll be a 20. It's hard to get information but what little bit we've got is just so encouraging. Fnu Lnu [Response to Jeff's 2-1-2025 exchange info post below] When a currency is in a basket of currencies, as in IMF / World Bank, a currency can only deviate 2% up or down in a 90 day period. Go to the website and look it up. Plus, it has been stated in plain English, numerous times, by the CBI, that the old and new currency will coexist for 10 years. When the Dinar goes on the FOREX, you can exchange at any time you wish, wait as long as you wish, until the currency you hold is cancelled...which will be 10 / TEN / Diez...YEARS ...Capice'? Jeff [REPOST] Question: "How long should we wait to go to the bank if we are not needing money ASAP? In other words do you think it will start floating fairly quickly or will it take some time?" This will be a managed float, which means it can only change plus or minus 10% per day...When the rate changes it'll come out somewhere around the $3.80 range. That's my opinion. I don't think it's going to go over $4 until going into the 2025 budget period...I think it's going to stay below $4 during our 90-day window to exchange. I wouldn't worry about time waiting for it to float. Get it exchanged. Don't wait for this to go up in value because I don't think you're going to have that opportunity or time frame. Militia Man Article: "Al-Sudani opens the 48th session of the Baghdad International Fair" The event is underway with 20 countries and up to 1,000... Iraq is looking for the international and Arab investors to come into Iraq. All of which are looking for doing business with assurances they can invest in a secure and stable economic environment...It has been openly stated they have that and will continue with the support of the international community noted by...the United Nations directly this week. This is very good to see. Clare Article 1: "Iraqi Parliament Approves First Amendment to General Budget Law for 2023-2025" Article 2: "After approving the budget amendment, Shakhwan Abdullah announces containing the problem of Kurdistan oil and employees’ salaries" Quote: "Abdullah stressed that there is no longer any obstacle to resuming oil exports," Frank26 The fact that Trump has sent his new Secretary of Treasury people along with the Treasury Secretary is gigantic. What do you think they're talking about, the Super Bowl next week? Of course not. They're talking about what they're about to do, to give [Iraqi citizens] purchasing power.

{Politics: Al Furat News} The leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Wafaa Muhammad Karim, revealed the details of the agreement on Article 12 of the Federal Budget Law for the year 2025 and the salaries of employees. Karim told {Al- News} that: "The agreement on the salaries of the Kurdistan Region employees was yesterday at the same time that the 2025 budget schedules were passed in the House of Representatives." He added, "Article 12 of the budget law specified the cost of producing the region's oil at $16 per barrel for companies operating in the region, meaning that the rest of the profits will go to the Iraqi state treasury," explaining that "the oil is in the hands of the Iraqi government now. " Karim continued, "As for the agreement with the Ministry of Finance, salaries will be from January 2025 and will amount to 950 billion dinars per month, in exchange for handing over half of the border crossings' revenues to the Iraqi government." He pointed out that "with the resumption of the region's oil exports at 450,000 barrels, it will exceed the amounts allocated for salaries." It is noteworthy that the Iraqi House of Representatives voted yesterday, Sunday, on the draft law amending the first federal general budget law for the fiscal years 2023, 2024, 2025 No. 13 of 2023, in a step that allows the resumption of the Kurdistan Region's oil exports. According to this article it seems they might be far along than they're saying. The House of Representatives passed the 2025 budget schedules. Thoughts?

Here's some articles of Dinarian interests... Treat as rumors. Not verified. Your opine. TNT via Tishwash: PM Stresses Iraq's Aspiration For More Integration In Economic & Trade Relations With Oman. PM Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani stressed Iraq's aspiration for more integration in economic and trade relations with the Sultanate of Oman. A statement by his media office said: "Al-Sudani received, today, Sunday, the Omani Minister of Commerce, Industry &Investment Promotion Qais bin Mohammed Al-Yousef, and his accompanying delegation." During the meeting, according to the statement, relations between the two countries & ways to consolidate cooperation in various sectors, especially the economic & trade field, were discussed in a way that enhances the level of partnership & exchange & confronts economic challenges in the region. "Al-Sudani welcomed the guest minister, stressing Iraq's aspiration for more integration in economic & trade relations with the Sultanate of Oman, pointing to the resources of development in the Iraqi investment environment, especially after the comprehensive reforms it has witnessed." For his part, Al-Yousfi conveyed the greetings of Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq to Al-Sudani, reiterating his country's desire to increase cooperation in various fields. -Tishwash: Parliamentary Finance Committee "Explodes A Surprise" Regarding The Cost Of Extracting Oil From Kurdistan. The Finance Committee of the Iraqi Council of Representatives said on Sunday that the vote on amending the General Budget Law is related to the proposal sent by the federal government to the council. While it explained that the cost of extracting oil is $16 & is not fixed, but may reach $22, it confirmed that stopping the export of the region's oil led to the federal government losing more than $14 billion. Committee member, Ikhlas al-Dulaimi, told Shafaq News Agency, "The House of Representatives voted today to amend the General Budget Law & the vote was on the proposal sent by the government to the House." Al-Dulaimi explained that “the cost of extracting oil in the Kurdistan Region, according to the amendment, is $16 per barrel, & the cost is not fixed, as there will be a consulting company that will determine the actual cost of extracting oil & it may reach $22 per barrel, and according to this cost, the federal government will be obligated to pay it to the Kurdistan Region.” She explained that, "according to the budget amendment, the region's oil will be delivered to SOMO, which will be responsible for selling the oil abroad," noting that "the halt in oil exports was not due to the region, but rather it was due to the federal Ministry of Oil filing a lawsuit against the Ministry of Oil in the region, which caused the halt in oil exports & this led to the federal government losing more than 14 billion Dollars." For his part, independent MP Ahmed Majeed announced in a statement to Shafaq News Agency that members of the House of Representatives from the Central & Southern governorates boycotted the parliament session held today, considering that voting on the Budget "violates the law & the internal regulations of the council due to the lack of a legal quorum." Majeed explained that "the number of present representatives does not exceed 140 representatives, which means that the quorum is not achieved," stressing that they doubt the legitimacy of the session. He added, "We will file an appeal with the Federal Court against the House of Representatives for violating the law and proceeding with the vote on amending the Budget Law -Tishwash: Budget Law Approved. Today, Sunday, the Iraqi Council of Representatives voted on the draft law amending the first law of the Federal General Budget Law of the Republic of Iraq for the fiscal years 2023 - 2024 - 2025 No. 13 of 2023. -Tishwash: Al-Sudani & Masrour Bazani Welcome The Passage Of The Budget Law Amendment: A Responsible Step. Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani welcomed, on Sunday, the passing of the amendment to the financial budget law, while considering the vote on the law a "responsible step." Bassem Al-Awadi, the spokesman for the Iraqi government, said in a statement received by Shafak News Agency, "Al-Sudani expresses his appreciation for the responsible & constructive step taken by the esteemed House of Representatives, by approving the amendment to the Federal General Budget Law of the Republic of Iraq for the fiscal years 2023-2024-2025, Law (13 of 2023), according to the text of the amendment received from the Council of Ministers . " According to the statement, Al-Sudani thanked the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the First Deputy Chairman of today's session, the 2nd Deputy Chairman, and the heads of the parliamentary blocs, for their understanding & support of the government's vision, which has continued to implement its program according to the priorities previously approved by the people's representatives, which meet the aspirations of the Iraqi people. He added that "voting on the amendment according to the text approved by the Council of Ministers confirms the political stability & the state of understanding that characterizes this stage & also reflects the high cooperation between the government & the House of Representatives to continue working together, in order to continue the momentum of the wheel of development, reconstruction & reform, which has started & will not stop, as the government continues to work to confront problems & challenges with a sense of responsibility & based on the supreme interests of Iraq." According to the statement, Al-Sudani called on both "the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq, with its specialized institutions & the Federal Ministry of Oil, to immediately begin & work on this amendment, in order to optimally invest in natural resources, especially oil wealth & let this wealth be a factor in supporting stability & motive for further achievement of plans & programs that meet the needs of our honorable people . " In turn, the PM of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Masrour Barzani, welcomed the passage of the amendment to the Budget Law. Barzani wrote in a tweet on the X website, "We welcome the vote of the Federal Council of Representatives today to amend the Federal General Budget Law & we commend all those who contributed to the success of this amendment. We also thank the negotiating team in the regional government for its efforts in developing a mechanism to resolve the issue of salaries." He expressed his hope that "this positive step in amending the Budget Law will be the beginning of solving all other problems & the federal government's commitment to sending salaries & financial dues to the Kurdistan Region." Earlier today, Sunday, the Iraqi Council of Representatives voted on the draft law amending the 1st law of the Federal General Budget Law of the Republic of Iraq for the fiscal years (2023 - 2024 - 2025) No. (13) of 2023.

{Politics: Al Furat News} The leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Wafaa Muhammad Karim, revealed the details of the agreement on Article 12 of the Federal Budget Law for the year 2025 and the salaries of employees. Karim told {Al- News} that: "The agreement on the salaries of the Kurdistan Region employees was yesterday at the same time that the 2025 budget schedules were passed in the House of Representatives." He added, "Article 12 of the budget law specified the cost of producing the region's oil at $16 per barrel for companies operating in the region, meaning that the rest of the profits will go to the Iraqi state treasury," explaining that "the oil is in the hands of the Iraqi government now. " Karim continued, "As for the agreement with the Ministry of Finance, salaries will be from January 2025 and will amount to 950 billion dinars per month, in exchange for handing over half of the border crossings' revenues to the Iraqi government." He pointed out that "with the resumption of the region's oil exports at 450,000 barrels, it will exceed the amounts allocated for salaries." It is noteworthy that the Iraqi House of Representatives voted yesterday, Sunday, on the draft law amending the first federal general budget law for the fiscal years 2023, 2024, 2025 No. 13 of 2023, in a step that allows the resumption of the Kurdistan Region's oil exports. According to this article it seems they might be far along than they're saying. The House of Representatives passed the 2025 budget schedules. Thoughts?

Yup. If it don't get done by end of 1st quarter...it's 2026. We wait & wait & wait. Go RV someday.

Don't sell if you have silver & Gold. It they may be down but they will be down for a short time then bounce back. I will not panic & sell...I will hold fast...better days are coming. Gold & silver are not going anywhere, anytime soon. IMHO.

how about spreading some of that wealth!

kelsguy1113 Thanks, Excellent articles and positive progress is being made towards approval of the "Oil & Gas Law". Keeping faith alive. GO RV & RI

Where did you get your information, I monitor what President Trump says all the time. In fact I have not even heard of him even mentioning Iraq’s name in a while. If you got the information would you please share the article with me or the site. If President Trump gets Iraq in the crosshairs those sorry bastards better pay attention or they will be wondering what went wrong! Iraq has definitely got to be dealt with, in my opinion. I had another idea if I happen to run into bush jr at a baseball game or some function his at I’m going to try and holler out at question to him. He has been hanging out in Dallas at his old library. I have seen him on the news going to sporting events for SMU! I might write the questions down and ask the SS if they would give him the note! I don’t know if that is a smart ideal or not. They might think I’m trying to give him poison or something. I sure would like to hear his answer to my questions. If anyone has any suggestions for questions write it down and get it to me! Also an opinion of my idea please feel free to let me know what you think! I think everyone who has bought IQD deserves a legitimate answer to what his assessment of this is! Case closed

Yeah...wanted to retire and tour America while I am still able to do so. I just feel we are close, and it is making me a little antsy.

This is a result of the tariffs and the US$ going up... this too will pass... buy the dips.

its passed people need to realax....too many debbie downies

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/01/usaid-website-offline-trump this is what funding terrorism gets you.....aid agencies have been involved in terrorism and human trafficking for years add the red cross and save the children plus many many more!

As part of its war on counterfeiting, Iraq enhances the security of its currency with improved marks and printing new banknotes economy 11:47 - 2025-02-01 Today's News - Follow-up Attentions in Iraq are directed towards the efforts made to protect the national currency and enhance its economic security. In this context, the Central Bank of Iraq's disclosure of a set of modern security marks that have been added to the circulating banknotes comes as a qualitative step that reflects the keenness to keep pace with global developments in the field of currency printing and security. On January 19, the Central Bank of Iraq unveiled the security marks of the circulating banknotes, with the aim of educating the public, as well as companies and commercial banks that deal with these banknotes on a daily basis, reviewing these improved security marks, through a technical bulletin, in which it indicated the introduction of prominent marks on the new banknotes to enable the visually impaired to identify the banknote denominations by touch. . Mazhar Muhammad Salih, the economic advisor to the Prime Minister, confirmed in a statement followed by Al-Rasheed, that Iraq's decision to print a new currency is a natural decision that comes within the state's efforts to protect its national currency and enhance its security. Salih explained that since the first issuance of the currency in 1934, Iraq has printed its currencies at the largest international printing companies, with the exception of the blockade period when the state was forced to resort to local printing. He pointed out that Iraq still relies on the largest international companies specialized in printing currency, which are companies with a good reputation and high reliability and adhere to the highest international safety standards. He pointed out that this matter is of great importance to the economic security of Iraq and global security in general. He added that Iraq reprinted its currency after 2003 with the largest international companies, including British and German companies. He explained that reprinting currency is a routine procedure that is carried out periodically to replace damaged papers and introduce new security improvements to the currency to protect citizens from counterfeiting and money laundering. He stressed that these procedures come within the framework of the state's keenness to protect citizens' economic rights and ensure the stability of the Iraqi economy. He pointed out that the Central Bank of Iraq is the only body authorized to issue currency in accordance with the law, and there is strict security control over the printing and circulation process to prevent the entry of counterfeit currency into the country. Saleh stressed that the cost of reprinting a single currency is very simple, not exceeding cents compared to its benefits, and that this procedure is an integral part of the policy of central banks around the world to maintain the stability of national currencies and protect national economies. https://today-agency.net/Details/33106

Positive news! Hopefully it will appear in the gazette soon.

After amending the budget... What awaits the Iraqi parliament? Politics |Today, 15:00 | +A-A Baghdad Today - Baghdad The Parliamentary Finance Committee confirmed, on Monday (February 3, 2025), that it is waiting for the 2025 budget tables to reach the House of Representatives for the purpose of approving them. Committee member Moeen Al-Kadhimi told Baghdad Today, "After voting on amending the budget law, the House of Representatives is waiting for the government to send the 2025 budget tables for approval, but until now we do not know when those tables will arrive, but this matter must be expedited." Al-Kadhimi explained that "the parliamentary finance committee does not yet know anything about what the 2025 budget schedules will include, and certainly when it arrives officially, it will be studied before approval, and it is not unlikely that there will be some comments on it from the representatives and the relevant parliamentary committees." Yesterday, Sunday, the House of Representatives voted on the draft law amending the first budget law. The media department of the council stated in a statement received by "Baghdad Today" that "the Council of Representatives voted on the draft law of the first amendment to the Federal General Budget Law of the Republic of Iraq for the fiscal years (2023-2024-2025) No. (13) of 2023. Yesterday, Sunday, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani, said in a press statement followed by "Baghdad Today" that "after extensive discussions, we in the Presidency of the House of Representatives agreed with the heads of the parliamentary blocs and committees to pass the text sent by the government regarding amending the general budget law, for convincing technical and legal reasons." https://baghdadtoday.news/267196-بعد-تعديل-الموازنة.-ماذا-ينتظر-البرلمان-العراقي؟.html

As far as what Sandy is saying.. this is the reason why Iraq has been diversifying by not relying just on profits from oil. This would make them RV. No reason for panic.

Vacation?????

Here's some articles of Dinarian interests... General Budget Law Approved. Treat as rumors. Not verified. Your opine. Clare: General Budget Law Approved. ARTICLE: Article 1: “Iraqi Parliament Approves 1st Amendment to General Budget Law for 2023-2025” Article 2: “After approving the Budget Amendment, Shakhwan Abdullah announces containing the problem of Kurdistan oil & employees’ salaries” Quote: “Abdullah stressed that there is no longer any obstacle to resuming oil exports.“

I think this paragraph is telling. It gives insight into a few things. How they are viewing the Dinar. Is the currency international yet? It is helpful for me anyway.

With you on that 1. So desperately want to get on with my plans. But limited funds means I can only move forward slowly

Not to be too antsy, but could we get this done this month please?

Wasn't me, I swear!~Ha....I wish he knew it was me, or one of the many.

Well, take away their Ex-Lax. They will be fine. Tell them they can have it back (if they need it), when they RV! Maybe after they RV, X/Lax will be the last thing on their mind!

Same

The shoes! Did they throw the shoes?

Right behind you Sage449! 🤑

Here's another article of Dinarian interests... Get The Job Done. Treat as a rumor. Not verified. Your opine. Bruce via WiserNow: Get The Job Done. ARTICLE: President Trump sent our Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…to Iraq to make sure that they got everything done – the new rate – and everything was ready to go from Iraq’s point of view… He was told…Don’t come back until you believe it’s done. So he’s planning to fly back & be home to the states by noon Saturday… So I’m gonna say likelihood is good for us finally to come to an end of this ride. We get notified as early as Saturday or Sunday & then get started to exchange maybe on Monday or Tuesday… That’s where we are right now…that’s what I’m hearing.

Here's another article related to the above...will Trump will eat Iran's lunch? MarkZ via PDK: Will Trump Eat Iran's Lunch. Article: “At Trump’s table: Rafidain Bank faces threats of US sanctions.” This is a new policy to extricate Iran banking influence from Iraq… Trump has Iran in his targets. He wants all Iran’s influences removed from Iraq. Article: “Advisor to the US President: Trump is in the process of putting an end to Iranian influence in the middle east.” There seems to be a solid push to remove Iran.

Here's some articles of Dinarian interests... -Iraq Imports More Gold. -Iraq's Dollar Reserves Exceeds $100 Billion. Treat as rumors. Not verified. Your opine. TNT via Clare: Iraq Imports More Gold. ARTICLE: Iraq imports over 50 kilograms of gold daily: Ministry. Iraq imports between 50 to 75 kilograms of gold daily excluding the Kurdistan Region, the planning ministry said on Wednesday, adding that gold imports are only allowed through airports. “50 to 70 kilograms of gold is imported daily through the airports,” Iraqi planning ministry spokesperson Abdul Zahra al-Hindawi told Rudaw. The imported gold arrives through Baghdad, Basra, Najaf & Kirkuk airports, according to Hindawi. While the amount of gold imported does not include the Kurdistan Region, Hindawi said that the ministry has expressed its readiness to coordinate with authorities in the Region to organize the process & obtain accurate numbers. Gold is also imported through Erbil and Sulaimani airports, both of which have a center for inspecting gold & expensive jewels. Government regulations in Iraq only permit gold to be imported through the airports. In late December, a gold inspection center was opened in Kirkuk airport, which authorized the import of gold. Sheikh Mustafa Abdulrahman, president of the Kurdistan Region’s Importers & Exporters Union, told Rudaw in December 2023 that the Kurdistan Region has become the center of gold trade in the region. While the amount of gold imported does not include the Kurdistan Region, Hindawi said that the ministry has expressed its readiness to coordinate with authorities in the Region to organize the process & obtain accurate numbers. Sheikh Mustafa Abdulrahman, president of the Kurdistan Region’s Importers & Exporters Union, told Rudaw in December 2023 that the Kurdistan Region has become the center of gold trade in the region. -Tishwash: Iraq's Dollar Reserves Exceed $100 Billion. Economic expert, Basem Jamil Antoine, revealed Iraq’s Dollar reserves. Antoine told {Euphrates News} that: "The Iraqi gold reserve is good & it is preferable for the reserve to be larger than it is now & commensurate with the size of Iraq's Dollar reserve, which currently amounts to more than 100 billion Dollars." He explained that "these assets must be converted into production in the economic & private sectors to create job opportunities for the unemployed & reduce poverty rates," stressing "the need for local reliance in production & not resorting to imports." Antoine pointed out "the importance of converting surplus cash liquidity into a productive sector that is capable of protecting the country & providing food security in all sectors." The economic advisor to the PM, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, revealed via {Euphrates News} Iraq's gold reserves, which are estimated at about 152 tons. Salih explained that its approximate value in the country's foreign investment portfolio is about 14 billion Dollars, which constitutes about 13% of the total diversification of that portfolio, which is distributed in standard proportions between other foreign currencies. Luigi's two cents worth...What's going on? CBI USD auctions have been at $1 Billion a week for months & months on end. CBI USD reserves has always stays at $100 billion for the past three years. CBI is not being truthful with their total USD holdings. IMHO.

That’s a fact!!

I think one obvious question would be, "Is this thing real that we are hoping for?"

I do understand, artitech........But please be careful

Prime Minister expresses his appreciation for the responsible and constructive step of the Parliament in approving the amendment to the budget law politics +A -A Baghdad-INA Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani expressed his appreciation on Sunday for the responsible and constructive step taken by the Parliament in approving the amendment to the budget law. He called on the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Federal Ministry of Oil to immediately begin implementing this amendment. In a statement, the spokesperson for the Iraqi government, Basim Al-Awadi, said: "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani expressed his appreciation for the responsible and constructive step taken by the respected Council of Representatives in approving the amendment to the Federal General Budget Law for the Republic of Iraq for the fiscal years 2023-2024-2025, Law No. 13 of 2023, in accordance with the amendment text submitted by the Council of Ministers." He added that "the Prime Minister took this opportunity to extend his thanks to the Speaker of the Council of Representatives, the First Deputy Speaker who chaired today's session, the Second Deputy Speaker, and the heads of parliamentary blocs for their understanding and support of the government's vision, which is moving forward with implementing its program in line with the priorities previously approved by the people's representatives, and which meet the aspirations of our Iraqi people across our nation." He further stated that "the vote on the amendment, in accordance with the text approved by the Council of Ministers, confirms the political stability and the atmosphere of understanding characterizing this stage. It also reflects the high level of cooperation between the government and the Council of Representatives to continue working together to maintain the momentum of development, reconstruction, and reform, which has begun and will not stop." He pointed out that "the government continues to address problems and challenges with a sense of responsibility and in line with the higher interests of Iraq." He added, "Based on this amendment, the Prime Minister calls on both the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq, through its relevant institutions, and the Federal Ministry of Oil to immediately begin implementing this amendment in order to optimally invest in our natural resources, particularly oil wealth." He continued, "Let this wealth be a factor in strengthening stability and a driver for achieving more plans and programs that meet the needs of our noble people." Today, 21:25 Prime Minister expresses his appreciation for the responsible and constructive step of the Parliament in approving the amendment to the budget law » Iraqi News Agency

When I had dysentery in Africa I had " constant movement"...so what!!! Action, c'mon you pea wits, get it across the Goal Line!!!!