HERE is one of the BIG problem on getting the RV--RI done....

[2dinar1dong]

http://www.alsumaria.tv//get_news_video.php?nv_id=1520&lng=en

Flow Of Oil From Iraq To Iran Raises Concerns

by KELLY MCEVERS

EnlargeYahya Ahmed/AP

Trucks carrying oil snake their way through Haj Omran, Iraq, a mountainous Kurdish resort town on the border with Iran.

text size A A A August 13, 2010

In northern Iraq's autonomous region of Kurdistan, the long lines of tanker trucks carrying oil into Iran are under scrutiny.

Some observers say it represents smuggling that violates international sanctions and Iraq's own rules on the sale of oil. Others say it's perfectly legal.

Tanker Convoys On Iran-Iraq Border

On a recent day on the Iraqi side of the border with Iran, hundreds of trucks are lined up, waiting to cross into Iran.

Badr Ramsi's tanker has dark brown streaks down the side, like oil has been spilling over the sides as he rumbles up the mountain roads. Ramsi says the truck is carrying crude oil and that he will drive the oil across Iran.

Other drivers say they're carrying refined products such as gas and fuel oil. Most say they'll deliver their product to Iran's main ports. From there, the drivers don't know whether the oil will be exported or used domestically.

Across the entire country, there is a major lack of transparency.

- Ben Lando, founder of the online news site Iraqi Oil Report

Ramsi says he is working for a private company. And as far as he knows, it's all on the up and up.

At 3 p.m., the border opens up, and the trucks rumble along on their way.

There are two reasons this scene has gotten so much attention lately.

The first is that shipping gasoline and other refined oil products to Iran may violate new sanctions by the U.S. and the European Union.

The second is that the bulk of money from sales of all oil products from Kurdistan is supposed go to the central government of Iraq, of which Kurdistan is still a part.

Kurdish Government Role?

But critics like Abdullah Malla Nouri say high-ranking Kurdish officials have set up private companies to sell the region's oil and are keeping the money for themselves.

"I don't have any living evidence of who runs the company, but, as I know, and all people know ... that all these companies cannot operate, cannot do business unless they are supported or backed by the officials who belong to the local parties who are running the government," he says.

Malla Nouri is part of a new opposition group that's critical of the ruling parties in Kurdistan. A newspaper run by the opposition group was recently sued for $1 billion for suggesting that officials are profiting from oil sales.

Kawa Mahmoud, a spokesman for the Kurdish regional government, says the tanker trucks are full of surplus oil that the government sells to private companies who have every right to turn around and resell to the highest bidder. He says there could be a few bad actors in the oil trade, but they are not the majority.

"Of course there might be some violations here and there, but it doesn't represent government policy. Because there is a difference between violations here and there, and a policy adopted by the government," he says.

Part Of A Larger Dilemma

The conflict is just one small chapter in the larger story of how Kurdistan and the rest of Iraq share oil revenues.

The central government of Iraq claims the sole right to develop the country's oil sector. But the Kurdish region over the past several years has been signing deals with international companies to pump oil and refining that oil on its own.

Until the two sides can sit down and look at all the oil projects in the region, it will be a long time before they can reach an agreement, says Ben Lando, the founder of the online news site Iraqi Oil Report.

"Across the entire country, there is a major lack of transparency," he says. "And without knowing exactly how much oil is produced, exactly how much is going to which refineries, exactly what fuel these refineries are producing, and exactly what happens to that fuel when it leaves the refinery, you're not able to find out who is smuggling and what they're smuggling, and who is selling and what they are selling."

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[kingfish]

Thanks for the post!

[SexyDinar]

What are you trying to suggest? this has nothing to do with the RV/RI!!!

Don't you think the UN & US know this is going on and has been for ages.

I think most of the sanctions from chapter 7 have either been circumvented already or are being allowed by the UN on the basis that they get this RV/RI done ASAP.

[2dinar1dong]

I was just POSTING INFO.....And if they have all this money coming from Iran then why would they be in ---- ASAP to get it done...

I think most of the sanctions from chapter 7 have either been circumvented already or are being allowed by the UN on the basis that they get this RV/RI done ASAP.

And how is that Circumvented working out??? get it done ASAP does that mean 1 week or 3 months....Hummmmmm

I AM suggesting STOP all MONEY to Iraq from EVERY one UN--USA--IRAN then you will see a ASAP get er DONE RI__RV

Edited August 15, 2010 by 2dinar1dong

[RICK C]

I guess they never heard of Security camers's and Inspectors to watch all the Key places like Loading stations, or Bulk tanks where the Fuels are Un-loaded. Or STICKING the Tankers to determen the fuels inside for content. seems they need some help in setting things up. They could always HIRE ME, seeing as I AM a certified OSHA Inspector. Somebody send them a Telegram for me.lol

[Uncle Barkie]

The oil is Iraqs only real resource for income right now ( the natural gas production isn't producing much at all .) So , it very much effects the RV in many ways. If there's a steady flow of money coming " illegally" then why would they push for an RV , as that would force these illegal activities into the open ( not that we don't know it's happening. It's just being ignored for whatever reason. .. JMHO .)

Not to mention that all of the parties in this " fragmented " government of Iraq, want to ensure their fair cut of the oil profits( illegal or otherwise .)If they can't come to some reasonable agreement then they will never do it. Let's be honest , It has everything to do with money and power ( control ) and nothing else... they all want the largest cut of the pie . While each party seems to be quite happy to move towards a dictatorship again.... the PEOPLE of Iraq will not tolerate this again . They have had a small taste of freedom with their first elections and if anyone knows that feeling ... you would NEVER want to let that go again!

In short, 2dinar is correct. They need to stop all flow of money into Iraq and force them to stand on their own 2 feet.... JMHO !

THANKS FOR THE POST 2DINAR.

Edited August 15, 2010 by Uncle Barkie

[Traconesu02]

Thanks for the post 2dinar1dong

[woookiee]

Thanks for the post.

[tampa1000]

If you think this would hurt an RV why would you post this? You sure won't stop what they are doing!

[2dinar1dong]

GOOD GRANNIES people this is a NEWS article.... Maybe the Guru's might need or like the INFO ........Come on it is the NEWS..............if you like the Information or not it is still the NEWS.....and it is still going ON......... I guess you would like me to say everything is Hunky Dory and it will RV first thing in the morning at a Rate of 5 dollars .............. <_<

Edited August 15, 2010 by 2dinar1dong

[Munsch]

GOOD GRANNIES people this is a NEWS article.... Maybe the Guru's might need or like the INFO ........Come on it is the NEWS..............if you like the Information or not it is still the NEWS.....and it is still going ON......... I guess you would like me to say everything is Hunky Dory and it will RV first thing in the morning at a Rate of 5 dollars .............. <_<

There is nothing wrong with this post and I personally found it very helpful. As 2dinar1dong stated this is "Iraq" news for the "Iraq" & Dinar Related News section.

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http://www.alsumaria.tv//get_news_video.php?nv_id=1520&lng=en

Flow Of Oil From Iraq To Iran Raises Concerns

by KELLY MCEVERS

EnlargeYahya Ahmed/AP

Trucks carrying oil snake their way through Haj Omran, Iraq, a mountainous Kurdish resort town on the border with Iran.

text size A A A August 13, 2010

In northern Iraq's autonomous region of Kurdistan, the long lines of tanker trucks carrying oil into Iran are under scrutiny.

Some observers say it represents smuggling that violates international sanctions and Iraq's own rules on the sale of oil. Others say it's perfectly legal.

Tanker Convoys On Iran-Iraq Border

On a recent day on the Iraqi side of the border with Iran, hundreds of trucks are lined up, waiting to cross into Iran.

Badr Ramsi's tanker has dark brown streaks down the side, like oil has been spilling over the sides as he rumbles up the mountain roads. Ramsi says the truck is carrying crude oil and that he will drive the oil across Iran.

Other drivers say they're carrying refined products such as gas and fuel oil. Most say they'll deliver their product to Iran's main ports. From there, the drivers don't know whether the oil will be exported or used domestically.

Across the entire country, there is a major lack of transparency.

- Ben Lando, founder of the online news site Iraqi Oil Report

Ramsi says he is working for a private company. And as far as he knows, it's all on the up and up.

At 3 p.m., the border opens up, and the trucks rumble along on their way.

There are two reasons this scene has gotten so much attention lately.

The first is that shipping gasoline and other refined oil products to Iran may violate new sanctions by the U.S. and the European Union.

The second is that the bulk of money from sales of all oil products from Kurdistan is supposed go to the central government of Iraq, of which Kurdistan is still a part.

Kurdish Government Role?

But critics like Abdullah Malla Nouri say high-ranking Kurdish officials have set up private companies to sell the region's oil and are keeping the money for themselves.

"I don't have any living evidence of who runs the company, but, as I know, and all people know ... that all these companies cannot operate, cannot do business unless they are supported or backed by the officials who belong to the local parties who are running the government," he says.

Malla Nouri is part of a new opposition group that's critical of the ruling parties in Kurdistan. A newspaper run by the opposition group was recently sued for $1 billion for suggesting that officials are profiting from oil sales.

Kawa Mahmoud, a spokesman for the Kurdish regional government, says the tanker trucks are full of surplus oil that the government sells to private companies who have every right to turn around and resell to the highest bidder. He says there could be a few bad actors in the oil trade, but they are not the majority.

"Of course there might be some violations here and there, but it doesn't represent government policy. Because there is a difference between violations here and there, and a policy adopted by the government," he says.

Part Of A Larger Dilemma

The conflict is just one small chapter in the larger story of how Kurdistan and the rest of Iraq share oil revenues.

The central government of Iraq claims the sole right to develop the country's oil sector. But the Kurdish region over the past several years has been signing deals with international companies to pump oil and refining that oil on its own.

Until the two sides can sit down and look at all the oil projects in the region, it will be a long time before they can reach an agreement, says Ben Lando, the founder of the online news site Iraqi Oil Report.

"Across the entire country, there is a major lack of transparency," he says. "And without knowing exactly how much oil is produced, exactly how much is going to which refineries, exactly what fuel these refineries are producing, and exactly what happens to that fuel when it leaves the refinery, you're not able to find out who is smuggling and what they're smuggling, and who is selling and what they are selling."

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Thanks for the post! this is interesting...but now that the Kurds are going to be part of the govt. maybe it won't be such a problem