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ppffttt! Bond holder being quiet is a good thing! ... he doesn't know anything period. Jjjeeezzz I feel sorry for the folks who believe every lie that he spouts as knowledge

News report out this morning. I posted it in the news section

@Luigi1 OK..... bit he has already renewed it for another year so it doesn't run out at the end of this month. Also was it not into May before it was last renewed? So do you think thos puts the khai bosh on any rv andy time soon?

Well... that was a round about , diplomatic way of saying it is coming... IMHO

yeah sure the banks know.... not!

@Luigi1 please explain why you think this?

🤣🤣🤣 markz gets more delusional everytime he opens his mouth. Sure the banks are gonna pay out with no official announcement from Iraq. I am heading to stand in line over night!

Me neither. The goat doesn't seem to think anything will stop them moving forward .

MM's opinion on thos EO 13303 being extended starts around the 14.00 minute mark.

Biden has renewed EO 13303

I haven't watched all his latest video yet

CLEARLY THINGS HAVE NOT GONE AS WELL AS EXPECTED!!!

Continuing legacy: Biden extends Bush-era executive order safeguarding Iraq's assets ReportIraqBiden 2024-04-19 14:18 Font Shafaq News / Across successive American administrations, the enduring legacy of protecting Iraq's assets, initially set forth by former President George W. Bush, endures. This legacy encompasses reaffirming a presidential executive order to safeguard the "Iraqi Reconstruction Fund," established to secure revenues from oil sales and shield them from potential legal challenges. Furthermore, a suite of directives aimed at safeguarding Iraq's assets has been extended, marking over two decades since the country's regime change. US President Joe Biden recently signed a decree extending the national emergency status related to Iraq's situation for another year. This extension occurs against ongoing challenges to Iraq's reconstruction efforts, peace restoration, and development of its political, administrative, and economic institutions. Notably, these obstacles pose significant threats to both Iraqi and US national security and foreign policy objectives. Therefore, President Biden has deemed it imperative to sustain the national emergency declared under Executive Order 13303, addressing Iraq's stabilization. Order 13303 Executive Order 13303 was crafted to shield the Iraqi Reconstruction Fund and other assets of interest to Iraq. Former President George W. Bush identified a threat of seizure or legal actions against the Iraqi Reconstruction Fund, Iraqi oil, petroleum products, and their revenues. This situation was deemed an unusual and extraordinary threat to US national security and foreign policy, prompting a national emergency declaration. The order nullifies any seizure, judgment, or other legal action against the Iraqi Reconstruction Fund and associated assets. Additionally, it prohibits American citizens, residents, and entities from filing lawsuits against Iraqi funds. Per the US National Emergencies Act, failure to renew the executive order within 90 days renders it void. Reconstruction Fund The Iraqi Reconstruction Fund emerged post-2003, replacing the arrangement under the Oil-for-Food Program, wherein the United Nations managed Iraqi oil sales revenues. In the mid-1990s, a United Nations Security Council resolution concerning the Oil-for-Food program was issued, allowing for the sale of a portion of Iraqi oil in exchange for purchasing medicines and food during Saddam Hussein's regime, which suffered from international sanctions following his invasion of Kuwait in 1990. This arrangement continued until 2003, when a new resolution was passed by the Security Council, lifting most of the economic sanctions on Iraq, contingent upon resolving issues related to the Kuwait invasion, such as compensation and prisoners. Regarding this, Iraqi writer and political researcher Aqeel Abbas stated that "when the sanctions were lifted, a problem arose as there were numerous claims against Iraq by hundreds of companies that suffered losses from Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, in European countries and elsewhere." He added to Alhurra that "Iraqi embassies at that time did not attend court sessions to defend or reduce the compensations, resulting in courts issuing default judgments with exorbitant amounts." Abbas, currently residing in Virginia, affirmed that "there were judicial orders freezing Iraqi funds until the claims ruled by the courts were fulfilled." "Therefore, what saved Iraq from these claims was the protective order issued by former US President George Bush in 2003," according to Abbas, who pointed out that "under the presidential executive order, Iraqi funds in the Iraqi Reconstruction Fund were protected as if they were American funds." American influence In 2010, the Iraqi Reconstruction Fund was dissolved by a UN decision, which also terminated all international guarantees of immunity granted to Iraq from compensation claims. Instead of the dissolved fund, an account was opened under the Iraqi Central Bank (CBI) at the US Federal Reserve Bank, where all revenues from Iraqi oil sales were deposited. However, the United States renewed the presidential executive order annually to protect Iraqi funds from any legal pursuits. Former Iraqi Parliament's Finance Committee member Ahmed Hamah Rashid stated that "maintaining the status quo means that the fate of Iraq's funds will remain tied to the United States, which represents a strong bargaining chip in Washington's hands." He explained that "this issue cannot be resolved except by repaying all debts, which will take years if not decades." On the other hand, Abbas pointed out that linking the issue of protecting Iraqi funds from legal pursuits to the United States "grants Washington significant leverage over Baghdad," adding that "resolving the crisis requires a political decision, as happened with Greece and Argentina, for example, by enlisting a reputable and influential law firm to be given full authority." Wave Goodbye to Expensive Solar Panels in 2024? Check it Out! Solar Systems & Panels | Search Ads | Sponsored Garden Rooms Are the Future and They Are Surprisingly Affordable Unsold Garden Rooms | Search Ads | Sponsored Sleek New Mobility Scooters Available For Seniors. 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I hope that is how this goes down.

@Luigi1 I get that but despite all the help we have given iraq and other middle Eastern countries over the years , what has the west gained really? Not a lot. Every middle Eastern country there is would stab the west in the back quicker than look at us. That includes iraq. Allah is the all consuming reason and of course the radical amongst them. They like the lifestyles we have bit want it handed to them. Most are ruled by dictators in some shape or form and we all know how good they are at paying lip service but never acting upon it. They all believe deep down they are superior to any western citizen or law . IMHO.

I don't support Iran or Isreal. However, Isreal started this and I also listened to Irans speech at the security council meeting in the un and I have to say I agreed with what they said. Isreal is just as bad as Iran. Let them fight it out between them bring home the nato forces

Iraqi PM: time for US-Led coalition in Iraq has ended IraqUS-Led CoalitionMohammed Shia Al-Sudani 2024-04-19 13:29 Font Shafaq News/ Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Friday that said the justifications for the presence of the US-led anti-ISIS international coalition in Iraq have "ended." His remarks came during a speech to a gathering of Iraqi diaspora in Michigan, USA, early Friday morning (Baghdad time). Al-Sudani said in his speech, "the government today represents all components, based on a broad political coalition, and the people's program is reflected in their optimism and relief, which was accompanied by security and political stability. These factors have pushed us to move forward, provide services, and move within a new economic and investment policy, along with essential economic reforms." The Prime Minister referred to the "government's balanced policy towards regional events and the repercussions of the war in Gaza, which Iraq had previously warned about its repercussions," adding that "the government has adopted a foreign policy characterized by balance to make Iraq a hub for security, according to the principle of interlacing interests and economic partnerships. This is why the development road project came to reinforce stability in Iraq." Al-Sudani also stressed that "Iraq is on the road to recovery and has taken its leading position as a magnet for companies, which represents a guarantee for the stability of the region. Victory over ISIS was achieved with the sacrifices of its sons and the help of the international community and friends under the banner of the international coalition, the justifications for whose existence have ended today," noting that "work is underway to move the relationship with the coalition countries to broader stations beyond security cooperation." The Prime Minister, according to his media office, revealed the content of the meetings with US officials and company representatives, which resulted in cooperation with US companies in investment opportunities that were presented to them in the oil, gas, and petrochemicals sectors.

Iraq is as stable as ot is ever gonna be. Iran will always meddle unless they are turned to rubble but that would set the rv back decades. They could move the rate and let us all get out and then they can get on with it. Kim Clement always said to get out quick and most of us will

Has there been anything from the Iraqi government condemning the strike within its borders? I think as long as this carry on doesn't spill into other countries or they don't retaliate then it will be fine. Isreal is trying to provoke Syria and Iraq to react and thus cause further conflict . At the same time the missiles into Iraq and Syria were warning shots to them for allowing Iran to use their air space. . IMHO

@JonnyV Just hang him. The hague is too comfortable for him. He is as bad as Saddam was. He has committed massive crimes against the people of Iraq.

Another move away from their reliance on Iran

who is he and how corrupt is he? I have never heard of him.

Absolutely 100 % correct. Malaki only ever thinks of himself . He cares for nobody. So it must be very good

Somebody kick pimpy off the roller coaster please!

@Artitech... how did you decide that? What am I not seeing?