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If Washington closed the US embassy in Baghdad ... international isolation for Iraq and economic collapse


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If Washington closed the US embassy in Baghdad ... international isolation for Iraq and economic collapse

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Observers confirmed that if the United States of America closed its embassy in Iraq, this would lead to international isolation of Iraq and direct economic collapse.

Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi admitted, in a televised interview, the difficulty of the situation, if Washington decided to close its embassy in Baghdad, or when the situation between it and the "undisciplined" factions reached a confrontation state.

And he considered, " Iraq is unable to face international isolation, but rather will lead to a direct economic collapse. Iraq has gone through the experience of sanctions imposed in Saddam's time, and we have seen their implications for the situation in Iraq, and the social situation, in general.

Therefore, we have to admit that this isolation will lead to a direct economic collapse. Iraq's oil revenues are related to the United States, and most of its deposits are still with it. "

For his part, political analyst Faris Al-Khattab says, Al-Kazemi still, in the eyes of the Iraqi people, shows weakness towards the political forces controlling the existing regime in Iraq, as evidenced by his avoiding mentioning them by name, and mentioning those responsible for bombing the Green Zone and others, and not taking measures imposed by law on him as being the first responsible In the state towards the killers of demonstrators or those carrying out the assassinations and assassinations, which he himself pledged to bring to justice within a short period. On the issue of US-Iranian tension, in which Iran is acting on behalf of some pro-regime militias, and challenging the state, not only with its uncontrolled weapons, but by breaking the prestige of the government and its institutions, as there is no trustworthy commitment to the officials of this government internationally, and no promises of change domestically.

He added, Mustafa Al-Kazemi may differ from his predecessors. Yes, he is trying to find at the end of the dark tunnel in Iraq a light that can be inferred from the beginning of the path of sovereignty, economic improvement, and capacity-building, and he knows the size of the obstacles and risks surrounding such a vision. Therefore, he chose to be flexible with everyone inside and outside Iraq .

However, in political science, obtaining legitimate demands does not take into account wishful thinking, but rather the provision of means of force and change, with flexibility at critical junctures to avoid a clash before its time. Therefore, none of his threats to the escaped state factions will change the reality of the situation, because he avoids, until this moment, mentioning them by name, or legal dealings with their leaders and members.

Al-Kazemi says, during his dialogue that the Iraqis did not understand what was specifically intended or anything new, that "the decision for war and peace is decided by the state, not by certain parties." In implementation of any variable that is intended to be imposed on the Iraqi political reality from the outside, that is, it is in a state of complete readiness and readiness.

 

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After the news of the closure of the US embassy in Baghdad ... the dollar rose and the dinar fell

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There were reports of an American intention to close its embassy in Baghdad, and to direct air strikes on the headquarters of armed factions inside Iraq, in response to the repeated targeting of Katyusha rockets at the Green Zone, where the US embassy and the international coalition convoys are located.

This led to a rise in the exchange rates of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar , which caused great anxiety in the street, which the Iraqis translated into buying dollars and replacing their local currency.

The dollar continues to record a rise against the dollar from 1,200 dinars against one dollar , to 1,250 dinars, amid fears that it will rise significantly if the embassy is actually closed.

An official at the Central Bank confirmed, "The bank has formed new monitoring committees on the work of large banking companies, which manipulate the exchange rate of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar , and will place some companies on the sanctions list, and prevent them from giving them dollars in the Iraqi currency auction."

And he indicated that "there are some traders who live on some rumors and issues that happen in Iraq, in order to manipulate the exchange rate of the dollar, and that is why they took advantage of the issue of closing the US embassy in Baghdad, in order to raise the dollar exchange rate."

The official, who refused to be named, added, "The Central Bank has formed another team, in cooperation with the Economic Crime Directorate, to follow up the work of exchange offices, as well as the implementation of arrest warrants against manipulators of the price of hard currencies, especially since the currency auction continues in its work, and there is no change in Deal with it, after the news of the embassy’s closure, which is why this price should not be manipulated.

Since last February, Iraq has been plagued by a stifling financial crisis following the decline in global oil prices, and a sharp decline in Iraq's financial revenues by about 60 percent, which contributed to lowering the price of the local currency.

And Iraq needs about 4 billion dollars a month to pay the salaries of more than 10 million Iraqis distributed in several segments, including employees and soldiers, about 6 million, and the rest are retirees who fall under the social welfare network.

However, according to the reports of the Ministry of Oil, Iraq's financial revenues for several months ranged between 1.3 and 1.6 billion dollars, a percentage of which is deducted for foreign oil companies investing in the country.

The government and parliament are attracted to the responsibility of delaying the payment of salaries for about 50 days, as the government confirms that the delay in Parliament in voting on the internal borrowing law and the 2020 budget to secure financial liquidity to pay salaries is a reason behind the delay of the Ministry of Finance in the distribution of salaries.

While the Parliament's Financial Committee attacked the government, and confirmed that it was responsible for managing the financial crisis and that it had to plan in advance, warning of what it described as bankruptcy of the government within six months.

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Deputy for Saeron: The Minister of Finance is trying to circumvent the conditions of the previous borrowing

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The deputy of the Saeron Raad Al-Maksousi coalition accused, on Tuesday, Minister of Finance Ali Allawi of circumventing the conditions of the previous borrowing in an attempt to justify the amount of utter failure in managing the ministry's helm to deal with the financial crisis that hit the country.

Al-Maksousi said in a statement to "the information", that "it is better for the Minister of Finance to come up with a paper for reforms to the financial situation in the country after the House of Representatives approved the internal borrowing law," indicating that "borrowing will be conditional on that its period does not exceed three months."

He added that "the Ministry of Finance's inability to disburse employees' salaries reflects the magnitude of the threat posed by the wrong financial policies, as well as the minister's failure to perform his duties in the required manner," expressing his belief that "the gateway out of the crisis is borrowing again."

Al-Maksousi pointed out that "the House of Representatives will not vote on new borrowing to tie future generations with new loans and benefits." Ended / 25 h

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Al-Kazemi to the Investigation Committee: No one but the state has a decision on war or peace

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Al-Kazemi to the Investigation Committee: No one but the state has a decision on war or peace
  
(Baghdad: Al Furat News) The Prime Minister and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, chaired, on Tuesday, the first meeting of the committee to investigate security breaches targeting Iraq's security and prestige.

According to the government statement, Al-Furat News received a copy of it, Al-Kazemi said, "This committee, which is made up of the security executive bodies and the Security and Defense Committee in the House of Representatives, represents the opinion of national unity, and it will adopt that in its work."
He added, "The parties that killed and injured innocent Iraqis, unlike what the justifications for these attacks propagate, harm the future of Iraq and its relations," indicating that "this matter has exceeded its limits in light of the complex crises that Iraq is experiencing."
The Prime Minister stressed that "Iraq today faces a historical responsibility, as the state is undergoing a real test," declaring that "this committee is authorized to obtain any information that it requests from any party, and we expect it to come up with its results within the timeframe set for it, and the outputs This committee will contribute to confirming the prestige and professionalism of the state and the military establishment. " 
Al-Kazemi reaffirmed at the conclusion of the meeting that "
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News of the closure of the US embassy landing in Iraqi dinars

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The price of the local currency drops to 1,250 dinars to one dollar (Chuan Muhammad / AFP)

The currency market witnessed a remarkable rise in the exchange rates of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar , which caused great anxiety in the street, which the Iraqis translated into buying dollars and replacing their local currency.
The decline in the Iraqi currency came against the background of media reports that spoke of an American intention to close its embassy in Baghdad and direct air strikes to the headquarters of armed factions inside Iraq, in response to the repeated targeting of Katyusha rockets to the Green Zone, where the US embassy is located, as well as the convoys of the International Coalition.
Since the beginning of this week, the dollar has continued to record a rise against the dollar, from 1200 dinars to one dollar, to 1,250 dinars, amid fears that it will rise significantly if the embassy is actually closed.
An official at the Central Bank of Iraq told Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed that "the bank has formed new monitoring committees over the work of large banking companies, which manipulate the exchange rate of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar, and it will place some companies on the sanctions list, and prevent them from being given dollars in the Iraqi currency auction." ".
And he indicated that "there are some traders who live on some rumors and issues that happen in Iraq, in order to manipulate the exchange rate of the dollar, and that is why they took advantage of the issue of closing the US embassy in Baghdad, in order to raise the dollar exchange rate."

The Iraqi official, who refused to be named, added, "The Central Bank has formed another team, in cooperation with the Economic Crime Directorate, to follow up the work of exchange offices, as well as the implementation of arrest warrants against manipulators at the price of hard currencies, especially since the currency auction continues in its work, and there is no change." In his dealings, after the news of the embassy’s closure, this price should not be manipulated.
In addition, a member of the Economy and Investment Committee in the Iraqi Parliament, Salem Al-Tufayli, said in a telephone conversation with Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, that "the high exchange rate of the dollar is linked to the political and security developments in the country, and the recent rise came due to talk about the closure of the US embassy, and the government's confirmation that The closure will cause the isolation of Iraq. "
Al-Tufayli stated that "if the US embassy is truly closed, the dollar will witness a very high rise against the Iraqi dinar, and it will have many consequences, not only at the political and security level, but the economic impact may be the greatest."
The Iraqi MP stressed "the need to monitor banking companies, and the work of traders in the markets, to prevent any manipulation of hard currency, which may enter the country into a financial crisis, in light of the major repercussions it suffers from due to the decline in oil revenues and the Corona pandemic, especially with the employees' salaries not being paid." Up to now, this matter also helps to raise the exchange rate of the dollar, and this matter is the responsibility of the Iraqi government. "
On the other hand, the Iraqi economic expert, Majid Al-Suri, said in a press statement, that "the price of the dollar is very sensitive and affected by several matters, including political, social, financial and security, and that the decline in oil prices, the presence of Corona and the financial crisis of the Iraqi government are certainly being exploited by speculators from Order to raise prices. "

 

And the picture said that "what is being raised about the closure of the US embassy, which has not been implemented, has also been exploited to raise the price of the dollar, but at the same time, the Central Bank has its tools and procedures to ensure that the dollar has not risen significantly."
The Iraqi economic expert revealed that "the rise that occurred recently will not be great and did not exceed 3%, and therefore it remains within the internationally permissible limits."
Since last February, Iraq has been plagued by a stifling financial crisis following the decline in global oil prices, and a sharp drop in Iraq's financial revenues by about 60 percent, which contributed to lowering the local currency.
And Iraq needs about 4 billion dollars a month to pay the salaries of more than 10 million Iraqis distributed in several segments, including employees and soldiers, about 6 million, and the rest are retirees who fall under the social welfare network.

However, according to the reports of the Ministry of Oil, Iraq's financial revenues for several months ranged between 1.3 and 1.6 billion dollars, a percentage of which is deducted for foreign oil companies investing in the country.

The government and parliament are attracted to the responsibility of delaying the payment of salaries for about 50 days, as the government confirms that the delay in the parliament in voting on the internal borrowing law and the 2020 budget to secure financial liquidity to pay salaries is a reason behind the delay of the Ministry of Finance in distributing salaries, while the Finance Committee in Parliament attacked the government She emphasized that the responsibility for managing the financial crisis rests with her and she had to plan in advance, warning of what she described as bankruptcy of the government within six months.
So far, parliament has not voted on the 2020 budget amid expectations that the budget deficit will reach more than 80 trillion dinars ($ 65 billion), making it the highest number in the history of the oil-exporting country, while declining oil export revenues and the repercussions of the Corona virus outbreak and corruption plague the financial situation. And the economy of the state, which negatively affected the citizens' livelihood

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Al-Kazemi discusses with the American ambassador and the leader of the international coalition the outcomes of the strategic dialogue

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Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi discussed, Tuesday, with US Ambassador Matthew Tueller, accompanied by the commander of the coalition forces against terrorism in Iraq, General Paul Calvert, the outcomes of the strategic dialogue and relations in the security field.

Al-Kazemi's media office said in a statement that Digital Media NRT received a copy of it, today (October 6, 2020), that “The Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, today, Tuesday, the US ambassador to Iraq, Matthew Toller, accompanied by the commander of the coalition forces against terrorism in Iraq, General Paul Calvert. "

He added, "Al-Kazemi discussed during the meeting the development of relations between the United States and Iraq in the security field, and the latest efforts to pursue the remnants of the terrorist organization ISIS were also discussed . "

He explained, "The meeting also touched on files related to implementing the outcomes of the strategic dialogue between Iraq and the United States .

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Al-Kazemi discusses with American officials the implementation of the outcomes of the strategic dialogue between Baghdad and Washington

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Al-Kazemi discusses with American officials the implementation of the outcomes of the strategic dialogue between Baghdad and Washington
 
 

On Monday, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi discussed with the US ambassador to Iraq Matthew Tueller and the leader of the International Coalition Against Terrorism, General Paul Calvert, the implementation of the outcomes of the strategic dialogue between Baghdad and Washington.

A statement by Al-Kazemi's office, which Alsumaria News received a copy of, said, "Today, Al-Kazemi received Toller and Calvert, and during the meeting they discussed the development of relations between the United States and Iraq in the security field, and the latest ongoing efforts to pursue the remnants of the terrorist organization ISIS were discussed."

He added, "The meeting also dealt with files related to the implementation of the outcomes of the strategic dialogue between Iraq and the United States."

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Iraq mediates with Denmark to convince Americans not to close their embassy
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The Iraqi Foreign Ministry on Tuesday revealed the kingdom of Denmark's intention to open its embassy in Baghdad "soon."

The ministry said in a statement to Shafq News that Minister Fouad Hussein discussed with his Danish counterpart Jibi as delegations mechanisms to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries, including the opening of an embassy for Denmark in Baghdad as part of the strengthening of relations between the two countries.

The ministry said this was in a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein from his Danish counterpart, Gibi Kavod, on Tuesday.

According to the statement, the Iraqi government has taken measures to enhance the security of diplomatic missions in Baghdad, while Minister Kodelegations expressed his country's support for Iraq and its keenness to strengthen bilateral relations.

According to the statement, the two sides discussed the U.S. side's decision to withdraw its embassy from Baghdad, and its implications for the coalition and NATO countries.

The Iraqi Foreign Minister called on his counterpart to work together to persuade the Americans to reconsider the decision.

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POSTED ON 2020-10-05 BY SOTALIRAQ

An international conference discusses empowering the Iraqi private sector in dealing with the current crises

A conference organized by the German Foundation for International Cooperation discussed the method that enables the Iraqi private sector to deal with the current crises, considering that economic reform and removing bureaucratic obstacles are basic requirements for diversifying the Iraqi economy.

According to a report by the German Foundation, a conference was held via the Internet and attended by about 250 people, and was organized by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German government.

He added that “among the guests were officials from various Iraqi ministries, chambers of commerce, business associations and private sector companies, in addition to experts from the World Bank, the International Labor Organization, GIZ partners implementing in Iraq, university lecturers and researchers, as well as Salem Chalabi, head of the economic reform unit, advisor to the Iraqi prime minister and the German ambassador. In Iraq, Dr. Ole Diehl ”.

In his opening speech, according to the report, the ambassador stressed "Iraq's urgent need for economic reforms," and said, "Germany is strongly committed to supporting Iraqi efforts to develop a thriving private sector."

He added, "Only the private economic sector can create jobs. There is no economy in the world that can achieve and maintain a good level of wealth without entrepreneurs or competitive industries, so they needed a government to set up the legal framework, thus ensuring conditions for free entrepreneurs to develop their ideas." , Stressing that "the German government has already allocated more than 2.4 billion dollars to support projects in Iraq."

For his part, Salem Chalabi expressed the "readiness of the Iraqi government for economic reform," and saw that it is "the only way to make the country independent of oil sales, create sufficient job opportunities for youth and the unemployed outside the public sector, initiate innovation and new business ideas, and ultimately contribute to economic growth."

During the conference, participants discussed "possible measures to address the current economic crisis, for example through digitization and digital transformation, focusing on agribusiness and the agricultural sector, as well as supporting startups that can create new jobs."

It was agreed that "economic reform and removing bureaucratic obstacles are essential requirements for diversifying the Iraqi economy and developing a private sector that can provide job opportunities and support economic growth and flexibility in the long run."

http://www.sotaliraq.com/2020/10/05/مؤتمر-دولي-يبحث-تمكين-القطاع-الخاص-الع/

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Al-Fayyad: The Hashd will continue to maintain the sovereignty of Iraq and transcend all divisions

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Al-Fayyad: The Hashd will continue to maintain the sovereignty of Iraq and transcend all divisions
  
(Baghdad: Al Furat News) The head of the Popular Mobilization Authority, Faleh Al-Fayyad, asserted that the crowd would maintain the sovereignty of Iraq and transcend all divisions.

Al-Fayadh said, in a press conference held in the holy Karbala province, on Tuesday evening, that "the popular crowd is a servant of the Iraqi people and bridges all gaps, and that it will remain the preserve of the soil and sovereignty of Iraq."
He pointed out, "There is a great military effort to secure the fortieth visit, and we were able to secure the visit despite the challenges of the Corona epidemic."
Fayyad added, "The Popular Mobilization Authority supports all visitor routes, and the participation of its forces in many joints of the security and support plan to secure the forty visit."
Al-Fayyad concluded his press conference by saying, "We pledge to the religious authority and the people that the crowd will maintain the sovereignty of Iraq and transcend all divisions."
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A senior American delegation discusses with Barzani the implications of the attacks against diplomatic missions in Iraq

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Baghdad / Al-Akhbariya: The
President of the Kurdistan region, Nechirvan Barzani, discussed today, Tuesday, with David Copley, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraq, the US-Iraqi strategic dialogue, Baghdad’s relationship with Erbil, and the implications of the attacks against diplomatic missions.
A statement issued by the Kurdistan region’s presidency, received by Al-Akhbariya, stated that “during the meeting, the latest developments in the political and security situation were discussed, the US-Iraqi strategic dialogue and the relations between the two parties, the problems of Erbil - Baghdad and the dialogue to solve them, and the attacks targeting diplomatic missions and the international coalition forces. The fight against ISIS, the issue of the upcoming early elections, the threats and risks of terrorism and the response to it, and the armed activities of ISIS.
The two sides stressed on strengthening America's relations with Iraq, especially in the economic field, providing job opportunities for the private sector and American investment in Iraq and the Kurdistan region, and expanding areas of cooperation and partnership between them.
The views of both sides agreed on the need for Iraq and the Kurdistan region to continue the tasks and support of the international anti-ISIS coalition, and for cooperation and coordination between the Peshmerga and the Iraqi forces until the final elimination of ISIS threats and their elimination.
During the meeting, which was attended by the US Consul General in Erbil, the situation in the region in general, the Covid-19 epidemic and its effects, and a host of other issues of concern to both sides were discussed.
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Nechirvan Barzani discusses with an American delegation the political and security situation

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Baghdad / NINA / The President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, discussed today, Tuesday, with David Copley, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraq, the political and security situation.

A statement by the Kurdistan Regional Presidency stated: During the meeting, the latest developments in the political and security situation, the US-Iraqi strategic dialogue, the outstanding problems between Erbil-Baghdad and the dialogue to solve them, the attacks targeting the diplomatic missions and the international coalition forces to fight ISIS, the issue of the upcoming early elections, and threats were discussed. And the risks of terrorism and the response to it and the armed activities of ISIS. / End 9
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Mahmoud Othman / Linah /: We have not seen firmness and decisiveness from Al-Kazemi regarding the big and important files ... but just promises and words.

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Baghdad / NINA / The Kurdish leader Mahmoud Othman said that we have not yet seen the firmness and decisiveness of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi regarding the large and important files, but only promises and words.

Othman said in a statement to the Iraqi National News Agency ( NINA ) that the government has not yet taken effective practical measures against the killers of demonstrators and activists and the assassination of Hisham Al-Hashemi, but rather announces that clues have been reached.

He stressed that the government's actions towards uncontrolled weapons and corruption are very weak and did not live up to the level of crises that Iraq is going through, pointing out that the government is still making promises and slogans without practical results.

He pointed out that there is a possibility for political blocs to interrogate Al-Kazemi in Parliament to clarify the government's positions.

He stressed that Al-Kazemi has a will to change the current reality of the country, but it clashes with the political blocs and thus satisfies everyone because he does not have a political bloc that defends him in Parliament, and that is why there will not be firm decisions from Al-Kazemi for these reasons. / End 9
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Thousands of American military personnel arrive in their countries from Iraq

Editing date: 7/10/2020 9:51  1 read time
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, a spokesman for the US-led International Coalition, Colonel Wayne Marto, announced that the US military has completed the withdrawal of more than two thousand soldiers from Iraq, bringing the number from 5,200 to less than 3,000 soldiers remaining in the country.
And the American Military Affairs Task Force website quoted General Kenneth Mackenzie, Commander of the US Central Command, as saying on September 9 that "it is expected that the reduction of US forces in Iraq will be completed by the end of the month."
And he added, "Although Colonel Marto announced that the US military had fewer than 3000 troops in Iraq, a Pentagon spokeswoman issued a statement on Tuesday that appeared to indicate that the withdrawal was continuing."
For her part, US Navy Commander Jessica L. McNulty said, “The United States continues to reduce the presence of our forces in Iraq from about 5,200 to 3,000,” adding, “We remain committed to ensuring the permanent defeat of ISIS and supporting Iraq's long-term security, stability and prosperity, and we will continue to consult closely with the government. Iraq, as well as with our coalition and NATO partners, regarding future force distributions.
"The United States withdrew from eight bases in Iraq, including Camp Taji, where two American soldiers were killed and three others were wounded in separate missile attacks this year, while US forces are now operating from three bases in the country," the report said.
On the other hand, a national security fellow at the War Research Institute in Washington, Jennifer Caffarella, said that "the survival of less than 3000 American soldiers in Iraq will not be sufficient to help the Iraqi government in the fight against ISIS." According to her claim, noting that "President Donald Trump's administration, by failing to work closely with the Iraqi government, has allowed the political situation in Iraq to deteriorate greatly." According to her saying.
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An American delegation discusses in Kurdistan the implications of the attacks against diplomatic missions in Iraq

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The President of the Kurdistan region, Nechirvan Barzani, discussed with David Copley, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraq, the US-Iraqi strategic dialogue, Baghdad’s relationship with Erbil, and the implications of the attacks against diplomatic missions.

A statement issued by the Kurdistan Region Presidency stated, "During the meeting, the latest developments in the political and security situation were discussed, the US-Iraqi strategic dialogue and relations between the two parties, the problems of Erbil - Baghdad and the dialogue to solve them, the attacks that target the diplomatic missions and the international anti-ISIS coalition forces. The upcoming early elections, the threats and risks of terrorism and the response to it, and the armed activities of ISIS.

The two sides stressed on strengthening America's relations with Iraq, especially in the economic field, providing job opportunities for the private sector and American investment in Iraq and the Kurdistan region , and expanding areas of cooperation and partnership between them.

The views of both sides agreed on the need for Iraq and the Kurdistan region to continue the tasks and support of the international anti-ISIS coalition, and for cooperation and coordination between the Peshmerga and the Iraqi forces until the final elimination of ISIS threats and getting rid of it.

During the meeting, which was attended by the US Consul General in Erbil, the situation in the region in general, the Covid-19 epidemic and its effects, and a host of other issues of concern to both sides were discussed.

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Representative economics: Iraq will declare bankruptcy unless the government declares war on corruption

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Baghdad / Al-Akhbariya:
Member of the Economy and Investment Committee, MP Falah Al-Khafaji, confirmed, on Tuesday, that the state since 2003 and until now is not serious about finding alternatives to oil, indicating that Iraq will go bankrupt if the government does not move on corruption.
Al-Khafaji said in a televised statement followed by Al-Akhbariya, "The state, since 2003 and until now, is not serious about finding alternatives to oil."
He added that "Iraq will go bankrupt if the government does not move on corruption and that the government should go towards the private sector."
"The private sector is the only hope for ending the economic crisis and that loans to industrialists should be granted without interest," he added.
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Wednesday, October 07, 2020 12:32 PM

 

American report: Al-Kazemi government seems intent on actually starting to confront the rocket launchers

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A report by an American website stated that the Iraqi government headed by Mustafa Al-Kazemi seems intent on actually starting to confront the missile launchers, especially after the announcement of the formation of a committee to investigate the security breaches that target Iraq's security and prestige.

He pointed out that what distinguishes this committee is not its leading members in the security services or the prime minister chairing its first meeting, but also its announcement coinciding with what appears to be an escalation of an Iraqi diplomat towards countries believed to be supporting the militants.

For his part, the former officer and security analyst, Safaa Al-Asam, confirmed that the bodies that launch missiles that target the Green Zone and Erbil and are responsible for the Radwaniyah incident possess heavy weapons that they cannot possess without an agreement with states.

He added that Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein visited Tehran last week and explained to Iranian officials the current situation in an attempt to move the dialogue from under the table to over the table regarding the US-Iranian dispute.

He explained that this means that the Iraqi government has begun to hint more clearly at Iran's role in supporting these groups and using them in the conflict with the United States, as the Foreign Minister said that the attacks must stop without a price, and also touched upon the recent meeting of the representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, Jeanine Plasschaert With Abdulaziz al-Muhammadawi, the official in charge of the Hezbollah Brigades, which the Americans accuse of being - alongside other factions - behind the attacks on the embassy.

According to analysts, the government's move to form a committee to investigate security breaches targeting Iraq's security and prestige is a military escalation by the government against armed groups in parallel with the diplomatic escalation against its supporters, as they emphasized that the issue cannot be solved by simply searching for weapons, but the issue needs to be resolved. Dialogues and political consensus in conjunction with the military intervention.

Al-Aasem believes that the Iraqi army is capable of resolving the matter militarily, but the military escalation may threaten an Iraqi-Iraqi war, which he says can be avoided through dialogue.

While other analysts believe that the economic deterioration that Iraq is going through may be another reason for the continuation of the security problem, pointing to economic solutions that can contribute to imposing security and stability.

https://www.thebaghdadpost.com/ar/Story/202469/تقرير-أمريكي-حكومة-الكاظمي-تبدو-عازمة-على-البدء-بشكل-فعلي-في-مواجهة-مطلقي-الصواريخ

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Al Rasheed Bank directs its branches to resume work tomorrow, Thursday

Editing date: 10/7/2020 14:23  1 time read
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, Al-Rasheed Bank instructed , on Wednesday, all employees of its branches in Baghdad and the provinces to resume official working hours tomorrow, Thursday, to pay employees' salaries.

"The bank instructed all employees of its branches in Baghdad and the provinces to resume the official working hours, tomorrow, Thursday, to pay the salaries of government departments, whose financing reached the bank," the bank’s media office said in a statement.

And he added, "The bank started, as of today, Wednesday, to raise salaries, after notice of that was received from the Finance Ministry.

The Ministry of Finance announced yesterday, Tuesday, that it will pay employees salaries for the month of September.
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Researchers on targeting missions: Iran is trying to drag America into a battle inside Iraq

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Referring to the attacks on diplomatic missions in Iraq, observers following the Iraqi issue affirmed that Iran is trying to drag the United States into a battle inside Iraqi lands.

Political researchers uncovered changes taking place within the structure and leaders of the Popular Mobilization Forces, as they are considered a security necessity and part of the national interest and the future vision that the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, seeks by changing some positions that may not fully perform their duty.

https://altaghier.tv/2020/10/07/باحثون-عن-استهداف-البعثات-إيران-تحاول/

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POSTED ON 2020-10-07 BY SOTALIRAQ

Cement instead of salaries ... a document that raises controversy, and the industry issues a statement

On Tuesday, the Ministry of Industry and Minerals issued a decision to cancel a letter to the General Company for Iraqi Cement, which includes the distribution of cement among employees due to late salaries.

A document circulated on social media, issued by the Iraqi State Company for Cement, affiliated to the Ministry of Industry, included a decision allowing its employees to obtain cement, instead of salaries that were delayed for employees.

For its part, the Iraqi Ministry of Industry and Minerals stated that “the issuance of a decision by Minister Manhal Al-Khabaz to cancel the book of the Iraqi General Cement Company, which includes distributing cement to employees due to delayed salaries, directing an immediate investigation.”

The ministry stated in a statement that "the minister had ordered the cancellation of the letter of the General Iraqi Cement Company, which is directed to the Northern Cement Cooperative and the Southern Cement Cooperative, the number (6405) on 5/10/2020, regarding the company's employees obtaining an amount of cement due to delayed payment of salaries."

She added, "This behavior is the personal and un-thoughtful diligence of the company’s management without referring to the ministry's center."

 

http://www.sotaliraq.com/2020/10/07/السمنت-بدل-الرواتب-وثيقة-تثير-جدلاً-و/

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Saleh stresses the independence of the judiciary in establishing the principle of justice and strengthening the state's sovereignty

Saleh stresses the independence of the judiciary in establishing the principle of justice and strengthening the state's sovereignty
  
(Baghdad: Al Furat News) The President of the Republic, Barham Salih, stressed, on Wednesday, the necessity for the independence of the judiciary to consolidate the principle of justice, implement the law, and strengthen the state's sovereignty.

According to the presidential statement, Al-Furat News received a copy of it, that “it took place during the reception of the President of the Republic at his residence in Sulaymaniyah, the President of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Faik Zaidan and his accompanying delegation, in the presence of the Chairman of the Kurdistan Region Council, Binkin Qasim, members of the Council, and the Governor of Sulaymaniyah Haval Abu Bakr, stressing the need for the independence of the judiciary to consolidate the principle of justice, enforce the law, and reinforce the sovereignty of the state.
He added, "It was also stressed the importance of coordination between the federal judicial bodies and the judiciary in the Kurdistan region in accordance with the constitution, in order to open the door to resolving the outstanding issues, and to respond quickly to the legal and legislative requirements in the country, which will be reflected in the consolidation of the rule of law."
According to the presidential statement, "the meeting also discussed the importance of the upcoming parliamentary elections, the necessity to provide all its legislative and technical requirements, in a manner that guarantees integrity, preventing fraud and manipulation, achieving broad representation of voters, and the need to restrict weapons to the hands of the state and prevent measures outside the law."
He continued, "The importance of resolving the draft amendment to the Federal Court Law, coordination between the federal judicial bodies and the Kurdistan region in this regard, and the confirmation of the important role of the court in many legal and administrative issues in the country, and work to resolve them according to the constitution," he added.
Saleh affirmed that, "From his position, he will remain supportive and supportive of all efforts of the federal judiciary and judicial bodies in the Kurdistan region, and support in preparing laws and legislations that address unresolved issues and controversial points, and implement justice and rights in order to enhance the state's sovereignty in imposing law and providing security and stability. For citizens. "
For their part, the judges thanked the President of the Republic for hosting this important meeting, for his support for the independence of the judiciary, and to start strengthening cooperation and coordination between the judicial agencies in order to implement the law and the independence of the judiciary to strengthen the authority of the state.
Wafa Al-Fatlawi

 

https://alforatnews.com/news/صالح-يؤكد-على-استقلال-القضاء-في-ترسيخ-مبدأ-العدالة-وتعزيز-سيادة-الدولة

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