Word on the Street Saturday 7/15/17

The start of the military parade in Baghdad in the presence of al-Abadi

BAGHDAD / Press tomorrow:
began on Saturday, the activities of the military parade in Baghdad in the presence of the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces Haider al - Abadi.
The Information Office of the Prime Minister, in a statement, received "Tomorrow Press", a copy ofit, he was " the start of the review of liberation and victory in the presence of Prime Minister and Commander of the Armed Forces, Haider al - Abadi and with the participation of all military and security formations in the Ministries of Defense and Interior and the popular crowd, a large collection of the families of martyrs. "

Baghdad has seen, tight security, and the flight of military aircraft, hours of Alastaras before. It wasdecided to implement the review following the liberation of the city of Mosul , a declaration by theelements Daesh.
The general commander of the armed forces, Haider al - Abadi, announced on Monday, freeing the city of Mosul, the entire Declaration of Victory Week celebrations in all provinces.

PHOTOS: Iraqis celebrate Mosul victory with military parade

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ERBIL, Kurdistan Region (Kurdistan24) – The Iraqi military on Saturday paraded in Baghdad’s Green Zone to celebrate victory against the Islamic State (IS) in Mosul.

The parade took place in the heavily fortified Green Zone where most of the government offices and foreign embassies are located.

Many Iraqi officials and military commanders attended the celebration including the Prime Minister of Iraq Haider al-Abadi who is the Commander-in-Chief of Iraqi troops.

The parade was organized in the early morning to avoid the hot weather in Iraq as it rises to 50 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, according to security officials.

On July 10, Abadi officially announced the full liberation of Mosul, the second-largest city in Iraq, after almost nine months of fierce fighting against IS extremists.

Mosul had been under the occupation of the militant group since June 2014. The city was the self-proclaimed capital of IS in Iraq.

Here's 17 minutes of the MSNBC spectial ... I don't know why only 17 minutes

Word on the Street Saturday 7/15/17:

TNT CONFERENCE CALL FRIDAY 7/14/17 DC NY CALL RECAP:
Good afternoon TNT Superfantastic Family. Today is Fantabulous Friday. Lets talk about a few things and then get into our weekend. Updates from yesterday will be referenced to some degree. Where are we, and where are we going to? Info we shared with you yesterday, Iraq TV has been rolling like you won't believe. Messages on TV Iraqi saying time to complete the economic reforms and to be launched and citizens purchasing power will increase. Basically talking about economic reforms escalated. in today's news, we are hearing that economic reforms were presented to the World bank. Does that mean they did it? Hmmm. We also have possible smokescreen into a full heated info to take place and no proxy info allowed. Neighborhoods still have skirmishes. That may have to be done first or maybe not. I don't know one way of another. In addition to all of that, what could be so important tonight that MSNBC would change its regular program schedule and report live from Iraq at 10 pm Eastern. We will find out what will be released then or sooner. Look how this has come to us so far, and it has already taken place. We are receiving info in past tense now. Q and A: Q: AWN 92 Do you think the reason the ZIM might be treated as a bond instead of a currency due to a lump sum? Ray: No Q: Should we have a seperate account for each currency? Ray: It doesn't cost anything to do that, and we will see what happens when the dust settles. Q: Has anything changed for Canadians? Ray: No, it has not status quo. Q: Are you expecting Iraq govt to be hiding info in the Gazette this week. Ray: Could be. Q: Have you ever heard the public will not exchange. Ray: No. Q: Do you think Iran is waiting for Iraq to RV? Ray: Yes I do. Callers: Caller 303: Are banks in control or redemption centers? Ray: I don't address that on this call. The only redemption center is a redemption branch which is still a bank. Caller: Do you believe this is the last Friday call? Ray: I kind of feel that way. Caller: 870 I was just wondering about Contract Price? Ray: Why would you not go for the contract rate if you are going for all the currencies? It should be for all currencies. Zim is still a big mystery. We don't know about Zim bonds. Caller: 347 Wednesday's call channel 2 news talked about Abadi made his speech and talking about ISIS and sleeper cells, and now they are saying we are supposed to hear something? Have you heard any conflict or is this just propaganda or delay tactic at the last moment? Ray: No, I know one thing when it comes to news, the more senstationalized it is, the more people will view and read it. Bad news attracts us more than good news. The news is hard to just say it is 100% positive when you know there is a negative side to that, and that is just business. The economic reforms being presented to the world bank, and that is big news and about to happen. No, I dont think the reporting of the bad stuff is hampering the good news. Caller: I have questions about gifting $14,000 Are we limited? Ray: Get those answers from the IRS. Caller: Corn bread My question was asked earlier. Ray: Ok. Caller: 865; this is based on what we learned the hard way and told what to expect months ago or today and what are your sources saying now. RV first or GCR or Iraq Dinar? Ray: What is being said today is Iraq from my sources. Catnip: About MSNBC at 10 pm is this an exclusive with MSNBC Ray: That tis the only one reported to me. Catnip: I like the comment from a previous caller that this may be the last pre RV call. Have a Great Evening. Ray: Thank you. Caller: What did you say about 10 pm tonite? Ray: MSNBC was airing live tonight from Iraq. Caller: I heard that Iraq people were supposed to get 1 million dinar each for every citizen. Ray: It seems to be early talking about reperations for survivors. Also in Iraq, hearing money could buy more for the people. Caller: 501 You talked about after the RV about rates that we can ask for? Ray: Once the RV is publicly released, we will let you know what we can. Caller:704 How do you feel about the dong? Ray It is a viable currency that exists already. I expect something good out of ZIM, but there is a lot of hupla with ZIM. I do believe something good is going to happen with it. Caller: Have you heard anything about the 800 numbers yet? Ray: No not yet. Caller: 805 Are you expecting to have a call on Monday? Ray: Not if what people want me to believe happens. Most likely we will have some type of call Monday. : Ray's Wrap Up: Weekend is here and it is Friday. There should be some interesting bits of info coming out over the course of the weekend. If it does come out it could get a little crazy. Pay close attention to anything you hear and don't jump to conclusions. I would make sure you cell phone is working, internet is working, electricity is working just in case something happens. That is one way of being prepared and some expectation of info coming out. Economic reform submitted to the World bank and Iraq telling them this is what we are going to do, that is the type of info I received. I am not getting more excited until the finality of this happens. If it does materialize, make sure you are prepared and you won't want to miss any info coming out. The minute I hear something, we will send it out to update you. If it is worthy of a phone call, I will have a call. Enjoy your Friday! You know good things happen during the weekend. Keep Believing! I sure do! The sun is about to shine! I Believe! Rayren98

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Parliamentary finance: amending laws and launching advances to improve the employee's life

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(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) Member of the Finance Committee of Parliament, Majida Tamimi, stressed the need to review most of the legislated laws after 2003.

Tamimi said in a statement received by the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it, "Most of the laws that began after 2003 need to be amended in order to add and delete some paragraphs that contribute to improving the performance of the employee and improve his living condition."
She added that "the parliamentary finance committee is one of the most important committees in the parliament because of the role of oversight and legislative and at various levels."
Tamimi explained that "it will work and its legislative position in the House of Representatives to review and amend a number of laws to achieve justice and the advancement of the employee through the launch of bank advances to employees."

A US pledge to allocate an additional $ 119 million to help Iraq

Date of release: 2017/7/14 0:01 • 169 times read

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Washington has pledged an additional 119 million dollars for humanitarian aid in Iraq after the restoration of Mosul, a US special envoy to the International Alliance said Thursday.

At a meeting of the international coalition against Da'ash, in Washington, Brett McGurk urged efforts to raise funds to restore stability to areas in Syria and Iraq that were expelled from them.
"We have identified 100 vital sites that need to be re-established in and around Mosul and will be the immediate focus of mine clearance and rehabilitation," he said at the start of the meeting.
"Last week, the United States announced the allocation of $ 150 million for these stabilization programs. Today, we announce the allocation of more than $ 119 million for additional humanitarian assistance and we hope to see similar contributions from our partners in this room in the coming weeks."

Basra governor opens an integrated neighborhood of infrastructure

Date of release: 2017/7/14 0:08 • 352 times read

(Baghdad: Al Furat News) The governor of Basra, Majid Nasrawi, opened Thursday evening, Sanaa district, in the center of the province, after completion of the infrastructure project.

The governor of Basra said on the sidelines of the opening ceremony, "We opened today this important neighborhood of the revival of the city of Basra Al-Fayhaa after the completion of the project implementation company [Al Narjis] project, all the paragraphs of the project of water and sewage, rain, electricity, lighting and tiling to be a typical neighborhood integrated.
"Our hope as a local government in Basra to complete all infrastructure for all areas and districts of Basra province, which is sought with all strength.

Tamimi: Baquba fires "deliberate" and we formed a commission of inquiry

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Diyala governor Muthanna al-Tamimi said Friday that the fires in Baquba on Thursday were "deliberate" and ordered the formation of a commission of inquiry in agreement with the Tigris command.

Tamimi said in a statement received by the Journal News that he "formed a high commission of inquiry in agreement with the commander of the Tigris team, Lieutenant General Mizher al-Azzawi, where the police chief of Diyala investigate the circumstances of burning a number of orchards in the district of Baquba yesterday evening."

Al-Tamimi added that "these fires are deliberate by some weak souls to change the sex of these lands from green agricultural to residential for the purpose of trading."

"It will not allow the elimination of green spaces inside the city of Baquba in this way and it formed an investigative committee to approve the basic design of the city of Baquba and preserve the green areas in the judiciary and reduce the process of indiscriminate expansion in the province's orchards without conforming to the basic design of the city."

On Thursday, Baqouba, the headquarters of Baqouba, revealed that a series of large fires broke out in agricultural orchards in the center of Baquba, causing damage without any injuries.

US concerned about 'date' of the Kurdish referendum

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WASHINGTON, United States –The United States thinks that the Kurdish referendum should not take place in September as the process seems to be happening in a "fast timeline", also warning that the referendum in the disputed areas would be destabilizing, the US Envoy to the Global Coalition against ISIS has said.

Asked by a Rudaw reporter whether the United States is against the timing of the Kurdish referendum scheduled for September 25, or against the process altogether, McGurk stated in Washington Thursday that they think the timing is not right, and that they urge dialogue between Erbil and Baghdad.

"So I spoke to this in Baghdad last week. I saw Prime Minister Abadi, I saw President Barzani, we consulted with everybody. We do not think the referendum should happen in September," McGurk said in a news briefing after a Small Group meeting of the Global Coalition in Washington.

"We think that under the Iraqi constitution there is an important process of dialogue that has to take place. And having a referendum on such a fast timeline, particularly in disputed areas, would be, we think, significantly destabilizing and we’ve made those views very clear. So we are in consultations with all parties."

Kurdish officials, including President Masoud Barzani have said on more than an occasion that the US has concerns regarding the timing of the referendum, as the US administration had asked Erbil to postpone it until after the general elections in Iraq that is expected to take place in April, 2018. The Kurdish government has refused to change the date of the referendum, mainly because the Iraqi election may not take place on time.

Responding to questions about the timing of the vote, President Barzani demanded on Tuesday, "You tell us, when is the right time?"

Those who oppose the timing have failed to provide "the right time" for a vote on the right to self-determination, he challenged as he addressed European lawmakers in Brussels.

A high-level Iraqi delegation headed by the Iraqi oil minister Jabar Ali al-Louaibi visited Erbil on Wednesday and met with the Kurdish government, inlucding Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani.

The visit, the first since Erbil announced its plans to hold the independence referendum, came amid outstanding issues between the two sides, mainly related to the border and oil, as well as the issue of disputed areas claimed by both Erbil and Baghdad, including the oil-rich province of Kirkuk, that will take part in the referendum.

McGurk said that the visit by the Iraqi delegation was a "good sign" and, he said, Erbil and Baghdad discussed "some of these difficult issues," in's Wednesday meeting.

A statement published by the Kurdish government following the meeting did not mention the issue of the referendum.

The visit by the Iraqi government delegation is said to have been made upon the request of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.

The two sides showed that they are ready to “open a new chapter and continue dialogue to resolve their problems,” the statement by Erbil read.

The statement added that they “also discussed the formation of a joint committee to further and reorganize the mechanism of the cooperation between Erbil and Baghdad in the fields of oil, electricity in such a way that it takes into consideration the interests of all the Iraqi people.”

"I think the delegation that came from Baghdad to Erbil yesterday to talk about some of these very difficult issues is a positive sign. That’s the type of dialogue I think we need to see," McGurk said of the high-level meeting in Erbil.

"But right now ISIS is not finished," the US envoy added. "We have to be very clear about that. They’re in Tal Afar, just south of the Kurdistan region. They’re in Hawija, just south of Kirkuk. The Hawija operation will be very, very complex. It’ll involve Iraqi Security Forces, it’ll involve Peshmerga. So this is not the time to hold a referendum in these areas, and I think we’ve made that very clear and I think we’ve – right now I think there’s a dialogue process going on and we’re going to leave it – we’re going to leave it there."

The US appreciates the “legitimate aspirations” of Kurds, but it supports Iraqi unity, US State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert told reporters after the Kurdistan Region announced the vote will be held in September.

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Saudi Arabia congratulates Iraq on the liberation of Mosul and confirms its support in the fight against terrorism

Date of release: 2017/7/14 9:31 • 154 times read

The Saudi government on Friday congratulated the Iraqi government and people on the restoration of the city of Mosul and its liberation from the terrorist.

"Saudi Arabia continues to stand with Iraq in its efforts to combat extremism and terrorism in all its forms and ways of financing it," the Saudi foreign ministry said in a statement.
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced on Monday the liberation of the city by Iraqi forces from gangs and called on the terrorist after a military campaign launched in October last year.
By restoring Mosul, Iraq has regained the last big cities that were in the hands of a supporter, leaving only five small towns scattered in Talafar in Nineveh province and Hawija in the province of Kirkuk, Al-Qaim and Rawah in the far west of Anbar province on the Iraqi-Syrian border.
Dahesh announced his alleged succession from the city of Mosul in June 2014ournal News July 14, 201

Macron and Trump agree to set road map for region after "urging"

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French President Emmanuel Macaron said France and the United States had agreed to cooperate on a "roadmap" for a post-war "Middle East" organization. McCron's statement came after a meeting with US President Donald Trump, who is visiting France. The French president also expressed "respect" for US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, but stressed France's continued commitment to it.

"As far as the climate is concerned, we know what our differences are," McCron said in Paris, adding that it was important to "move forward." President Trump is speaking next to Macron, suggesting that the United States may change its position (referring to the climate agreement) without further clarification. "Something might happen with regard to the Paris Convention," he said. "We will see what happens."

McCron said they put the issue of climate aside, while the two presidents discussed how to push forward joint action on other issues, including a ceasefire in Syria and trade partnerships between Washington and Paris. "We have differences. President Trump has electoral pledges promised by his supporters and I have also pledged things. Does that hinder progress on all issues? of course not".

The two presidents discussed the joint efforts of the two countries in the fight against terrorism, especially the organization "Daash". "The United States is deeply involved in the war in Iraq, and I would like to thank the president for what the US forces have provided in the region," McCron said. "We agreed to continue our joint work, specifically to develop a post-war road map," he said.

The French president revealed that his country may take several strong initiatives to achieve greater stability and "control of the region." McCron confirmed, for the second time in less than a month, that the departure of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is no longer a French condition to find a solution to the conflict in Syria. He acknowledged that this was an "actual change" in France's policy towards Syria "in order to get results and to work closely with our partners, especially the United States."

"Our main goal is to eliminate terrorists, all terrorist groups, regardless of the countries they came from. Our only desire is to find a lasting political solution. In this context, I do not stipulate the departure of Bashar Assad as a price for France's participation. Because I recorded one note that we closed our embassy in Damascus seven years ago, and we have ordered the departure of Assad without any results. "

President Trump and his wife Melania received a formal military reception in Paris, which they arrived in early Thursday for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening relations between the two countries.

Iranian Ambassador: We will support the reconstruction of Iraq and the settlement achieved unity {expanded}

Release date: 2017/7/14 23:50 • 38 times read

(AFP) - Iranian Ambassador to Iraq Airj Masjidi expressed his country's readiness to support Iraq in the reconstruction of liberated areas.

"I am happy to be with the joys of the Iraqi people and the government for these great victories," he said during his hosting of the Calus program, which was broadcast on Al-Furat television channel on Friday. "I believe that the victories came for several reasons: unity, cohesion and solidarity among all the components of the Iraqi people, And the fatwa of the supreme authority represented by Mr. Sistani, as well as the efforts of the Iraqi government and the sacrifices of the armed forces and popular mobilization all led to victories and achieve. "
He added that "Iran at all stages supported the Iraqi people and the armed forces and popular mobilization because the goal of the two countries and one and the two peoples common denominators, Iran in difficult circumstances with the Iraqi people and the Iraqi government stood and will stand."
As for the recent explosions in the Iranian capital of Tehran, the Iranian ambassador to Baghdad said that "after his failure in Iraq and Syria, he is calling for revenge and is doing it in Iraq or Tehran because today he is wounded, but Iran is strong and big and these two attacks are not very important and have been controlled. during hours".
"Iran needs assistance and support in reconstruction, and Iran has also provided assistance to the armed forces and defense and military equipment. It will support the government by reconstructing the affected areas. We have strong relations with the government and this will be a good factor for its continuation," he said. .
He stressed that "security in Iraq is an important matter, and requires all components, personalities and officials to unite and unite to become a strong Iraq in which security and security is normal and the existence of some problems in each country, but if the goal is one and specific is also the stability and success of the Iraqi government."
"We are cooperating and providing a helping hand to Iraq according to the requirements of the government. There is no difference in Iran between the province of Basra, Najaf, Baghdad, Mosul, Ramadi, Saladin, Erbil or Sulaymaniyah," he said, pointing out that "some provinces next to our borders, The provinces and the vision of Iran stability of security in all provinces and cooperation (Iran) is to find and establish security in the regions. "
"We have strong ties with the Shiite components, but these links exist with the Kurds and the Sunnis at the same time, which is not less than the Shiite component, where we have in the Kurdistan region consulates and strong relations with the Kurds for a long time and with the Sunnis we Friends of Everyone ".
"The presence of the popular mobilization with the armed and security forces has motivated and encouraged the rest of the forces and their presence in the future is important for strengthening the security of Iraq. Its role is very important because stability and security must continue and the presence of popular mobilization and forces," he stressed. Armed guarantee for the security of Iraq as the presence of both forces leads to no one dare to Iraq. "
"We have not only supported the popular mobilization, but also our support for the armed forces. This is realistic, as we supported the Iraqi government by establishing the crowd after the supreme authority issued the fatwa and prepared the people and young people for their country's support," he said. Also".
As for Iran's alleged involvement in Iraqi affairs, the ambassador replied that "assisting the government is an interference in internal affairs and if we help the crowd and the armed forces to frustrate a preacher, it is considered an interference in Iraqi affairs."
On the political issue, and on the settlement of disputes, he said that "the thing we are following is that all the factions of the people decide their fate through their solidarity and solidarity." Iran appreciates all the spectrum and supports all components at the request of the Iraqi government, An Iranian entering Iraq if he does not grant a visa, he will not be able to enter Iraq. "
The Iranian ambassador commented on the relations between Baghdad and the international coalition and whether it is causing concern for his country, stressing "why worry us?" This is up to the Iraqi government, which is independent and wherever you want to consolidate relations with any side, it is not normal. We want our relations to be strong with Iraq. Because it is a neighboring country and on this basis it is natural that our relations will be many of the rest. "
Regarding the issue of the national settlement and the Iranian support for it, the ambassador said that "we support every project that leads to unity between Iraq's spectrums, whether by the National Alliance or any other party because the strategy and policy of Iran support the Iraqi unity of all communities and minorities," adding that " This project is also causing the creation and achievement of unity among the Iraqi people and if other projects exist we also support them. "
He added that "the success of the project belongs to the Iraqi entities and coordinated between them, our role to find unity and support and support and call them to unite among themselves."
The Iranian ambassador said, "It is not the role of Iraq in this or any other area. The problem is not to rely on the US government. We also have cooperation and work in three files with the US government, but they are not honest. So the dependence of the people and the Iranian government on America is few, "noting," not only the Iraqi government wants such mediation, but others requested this mediation. "
He explained, "In the Iraqi file, where the Iraqi government asked us to talk with America and we sat with them 5 times left the talks and stopped and also this can not rely on the US government and the second file is the agreementNuclear talks lasted two years and reached an agreement, but did not adopt and did not pledge what agreed," pointing That "the agreement was not dismantled, especially by Iran, where it is now working."
As for the return of Iraq to its Arab environment and the expansion of its relations, the ambassador reiterated that "Iraq is independent and has a great people, its decision is in its own hands and it has interests. We support the Iraqi positions with openness to the international community and its neighbors, including Saudi Arabia, and we have no problem because we know that the government of Iraq and its people are our friends. On the basis of their interests and national goals, "adding that" we may have problems with some countries and this is back to us and not to Iraq. "
"We have encouraged the Iraqi government and officials in the region to cooperate and unite as we encouraged the formation of the government," Masjedi said. "The role of Iran is clear and our position is the unity of Iraq on all its territory. Iraq, and then cooperated in the former regime with opponents. "
"Our vision of self-determination is the unity of Iraq, in which the Shiites and the Kurds are Arabs and Turkmen and the Yazidis all play a role in forming the government," he said.
"The military in all the countries of the world is strategic and they have a strong political vision. Today, I am the one who sees me now. I was a military man, but today I am a diplomat and my identity is diplomatic," he said.
"I was the political and military adviser to Sulaymani [the Iranian military advisor in Iraq, Qassem Soleimani]. From the first day I became a commander with him and his adviser, and during the war we were also on the battlefields together, but today I am Iran's representative in Iraq."
As for the resemblance between him and Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, the Iranian ambassador said, "I am happy with al-Abadi, my servant is one of my friends and very pleased with this."

Deputy Abadi demands the dismissal of the Minister of Electricity without reference to the Parliament

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MP for the "coalition of state law," Mohamed Chihod on Friday, Prime Minister Haider Abadi, the dismissal of Minister of Electricity Qassim Fahdawi "for failing to manage the functions of the ministry without reference to the parliament."

"Al-Fahdawi failed in his duties as minister of electricity and failed to provide electricity to the people and he has to resign or dismiss him from the head of government, Haider al-Abadi, to return to the House of Representatives to avoid political consensus and dilute the file," he said.

He added that "the Ministry of Electricity cost the Iraqi state billions of dollars without the establishment of projects or solutions to address the crisis in Iraq."

He pointed out that "the dismissal of the Minister of Electricity falls under the responsibility and authority of Prime Minister Haider Abadi and the government to sack him without reference to the parliament."

It is noteworthy that most of the Iraqi provinces, especially the capital and the south suffer from power outages and lack of equipment, which counted by deputies "targeting the Shiite areas by the Minister of Electricity Qassim Fahdawi.

Coalition focuses on reconstruction, three years into ISIS war

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The Coalition includes 68 countries, plus four international organizations: NATO, INTERPOL, the Arab League and the EU, and was created by the US in 2014 in the face of the rise of ISIS group in Iraq and Syria. Photo: Bayan Sami Abdulrahman

WASHINGTON, United States – The issues of stabilization and reconstruction topped the agenda of the US-led Global Coalition against ISIS in Washington on Thursday after the extremist group lost Mosul this month, its most significant loss in the last three years.

US Special Presidential Envoy to the Coalition Brett McGurk opened the Small Group Meeting, telling coalition partners that advances made against the group in both Iraq and Syria are the result of an “accelerated” campaign instructed by US President Donald Trump.

Iraqi ambassador to the US, Fareed Yasseen, and an official from the Iraqi prime minister’s office attended the meeting representing Iraq. Bayan Sami Abdulrahman, Kurdistan’s representative to the US, represented the Kurdish government.

McGurk revealed a $119 million contribution towards stabilization in Iraq, which, on top of a $150 million pledged a week ago, brings total US funds in support of stabilizing post-ISIS Iraq to $384.3 million.

He said he hopes that other countries would also make contributions.

The United Nations has appealed for $1.3 billion for post-ISIS humanitarian and stabilization requirements.

Since the liberation of eastern Mosul in late January, 220,000 people have returned to their homes and 350,000 boys and girls are now back in school, thanks to the combined military and humanitarian operation in Mosul, McGurk said.

At the last coalition gathering in March, “Secretary Tillerson emphasized that President Trump had asked all of us to accelerate the campaign against ISIS. And over these four months, that is exactly what we have done,” McGurk said.

An estimated 100,000 Iraqi security forces and Kurdish Peshmerga fighters launched an offensive to liberate Nineveh and its capital Mosul last October in the largest military operation since the US invasion of Iraq in 2003. The Iraqi-backed mainly Shiite Hashd al-Shaabi later joined the offensive.

The fighting intensified as it entered Old Mosul in the western half of the city where the ISIS leader declared himself caliphate of the Islamic world on July 4 in the now-destroyed al-Nuri mosque.

McGurk said that the battle for Old Mosul was particularly difficult as it was a “house-to-house and room-to-room” fight, and that, for example ISIS snipers used a hospital as a “killing tower” against advancing Iraqi forces.

The rights organization Amnesty International released a report this week accusing the coalition of potentially committing war crimes in Mosul, killing thousands of people. The coalition strongly rejected the accusation.

McGurk praised Iraqi and Kurdish fighters as he said they made the protection of civilians their priority.

He said there were many foreign fighters in Old Mosul that could be heard on ISIS radios speaking French, Chinese, Russian, Dutch, and non-Iraqi Arabic.

The US will continue to support the Iraqi forces to clear the remaining areas still under ISIS control in Tal Afar, west of Mosul, Hawija, southwest of Kirkuk, and al-Qaim, west of Anbar, McGurk said.

He added that they have trained 100,000 Iraqi security forces and training efforts will continue.

The US provides three-quarters of the coalition’s military resources in the fight against ISIS and one-quarter of the stabilization assistance.

He described the US contribution to Iraq as a worthwhile investment that is aimed at ensuring ISIS does not return.

McGurk reminded the meeting that the advance in Mosul after “three long years” was a “milestone” as Trump told Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in a phone call this week, but that this is not the end of the war.

The US-backed forces, he said, have not lost any battle in the war against ISIS in Iraq and Syria and have liberated 65,000 square kilometers of territory.

Kurdish President Masoud Barzani said this week that Peshmerga forces liberated 30,000 square kilometers, almost half of the territory controlled by all coalition partners.

McGurk commended the cooperation between the Iraqi and Kurdish security forces, something few had anticipated, including ISIS.

He said the situation in Syria is different as they cannot work with the state actor there, especially as the six-year civil war lacks a political solution.

He did, however, say that they "are proud to support the Syrian Democratic Forces," a coalition of Kurdish and Arab forces, now fighting ISIS in its capital in Syria, Raqqa.

He talked about his earlier visit to Tabqa, about 40 kilometers west of Raqqa, which used to be an ISIS stronghold, but was retaken by the US-backed SDF.

He reiterated US support to the Raqqa Civilian Council and revealed that by May next year the Council will hold elections to put in place a new council to govern the mainly Arab province.

The US announced the creation of Global Coalition against ISIS in the wake of the rise of the extremist group in Iraq and Syria three years ago. It now has 72 members.

McGurk admitted that there are some member states who "do not see eye-to-eye," but that the focus remains on the defeat of ISIS, not just in these two countries, but elsewhere in Asia and Africa.

The Coalition includes 68 countries, plus four international organizations: NATO, INTERPOL, the Arab League and the EU.

McGurk said they work through their network, especially through INTERPOL, to track down 18,000 known "terrorist" fighters.

He concluded that ISIS has lost most of its external funding and is now reliant on "self-generated" funds in areas it still controls in Iraq and Syria.

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Dollar steady, U.S. inflation data awaited for Fed direction
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NZ dollar heading to a weekly 0.8% decline, eyes on US
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Ausralian Dollar Rises As Most Asian Stock Markets Trade Higher

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Baghdad: Rafidain Bank said that the grant of the construction loan of (50) fifty million dinars for every citizen owns a piece of residential land not less than the area of (50 m 2) will be through the completion of building part of its land and complete the foundation in the stages of building the structure of the land belonging to him .

The bank's media office said in a press statement that the loan was disbursed in three installments, the first installment (25) million dinars at the completion of the bond and the second installment {15} million dinars at the completion of the roofing and the third installment [10] million at Turnkey ".
"The loan is repayable in equal monthly installments and in a reduced installment manner with interest," he said

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7-15-2017  Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat    I had many questions on the topic of what the new denominations would be when the CBI does finally launch them. Newer notes as follows:  Bills: 1 dinar, 5 dinar, 10 dinar, 25 dinar, 50 dinar, 100 dinar...Coins: 10 fils, 25 fils, 50 fils and a 1 dinar with lower coins of 1 fils, 2 fils and 5 fils added later as the economy improves and the value continues to rise.  I believe (it is my opinion) they will launch more of the 50 dinar notes and the 100 dinar notes JUST BEFORE or AROUND the time the rate changes to 1:1 with the US dollar around a value of 1.00+ per IQD to the USD. Remember also the CBI told us the IQD 3 zero notes will coincide with the newer notes for up to 10 years. So we all heard by now ISIS liberation is fully completed in Iraq and it is now “official”. Now Iraq moves on to the next phase. This I believe, will be with extraordinary economic growth, investment and prosperity for Iraq (and us investors).

7-14-2017   Newshound Guru G-Lin   Articles: "US pledged an additional $ 119 million to help Iraq" "EU: Additional €30m in Humanitarian Aid for Iraq"   "China offers Iraq $11.7m for Reconstruction"  You think there might be something special about Iraq? I can't keep up with the total number of countries contributing financial aid to Iraq. Very telling to me.

7-14-2017   Newshound Guru MilitiaMan   Article: “The Supreme Islamic Iraqi Council (ISCI) spokesman Sheikh Hamid Maaleh al-Saadi said on Wednesday that it was time to launch a national reconciliation project." The national reconciliation has been in the works for years. Mosul is free and the CBI is celebrating, as have the citizens been now for days while enjoying purchasing power. They have been put first, investors are next!   They are saying they are now open for business internationally...   A celebration at the newest Central Bank of present today...National Reconciliation is obviously done now. The largest commodity a country has imo, is their currency.. A strong one indeed is in order for Iraq. She is set to be on stage now to show the world her FORMER GLORY!

7-14-2017   Intel Guru RayRen98   ...today’s news, “economic reforms are presented to the World Bank”, presumably today.  There are rumors that a full seated government needs to be in place, and that there are still a few neighborhoods in Mosul that need to be cleared.  Some think those are significant, and others say those are minor points.  I don’t know.  What could be so important that MSNBC is reporting live from Iraq at 10pm EST tonight?  We’ll find out at 10pm, or maybe even sooner.  There should be some interesting bits of information over the course fo the weekend, although there are no promises. There is expectation of information to come out, and we’ve heard that before, but think about the intel this week – that makes a difference. What are you now learning that is factual?  “Economic reforms have been submitted to the World Bank.”  That’s significant, and combined with other tidbits, it could be exciting this weekend.  We’re almost there.

7-14-2017   Newshound/Intel Guru Randy Koonce   6. Will the Dinar Float? The answer is NO. For the most part they will have to RV the currency somewhere above $1.20... Why above $1.20? Because they want to get all US dollars off the street! If the USD is stronger than the Dinar, then it will stay on street... Just look at it now. The Iraqis use US dollars now because it is the strongest on their street and will buy more. When the RV occurs then the dinar will be the main dog... Every one has been asking about the dong. It should RV as well - once China agrees to move their currency. So it might be awhile on that one... Again, it’s the same story - no one knows when...  We are Close!! The Window is good through the 26th of July or so. Remember - this is Iraq!! BREATHE BREATHE...  [post 3 of 3]
7-14-2017   Newshound/Intel Guru Randy Koonce   4. Is There any thing else to 'have to do' for the RV to happen? NO NO NO NO.  5. If you are told to check out a bank site someone says is the new CBI site, just be sure you follow "cbi.iq". That is the safest and most secure information to be had - from the horses mouth...Just saying. ...since the last update, the announcement of the liberation of Mosul is the first significant change that has happened and therefore warranted an update... We were in a holding pattern until Mosul was done. Well, NOW it's done.  The Window opened when Fox, and all the news media outlets, said Mosul was liberated which was Tuesday this week. On Tuesday, it was absolute, and there was no more hedging or iffy announcements. The window is VERY GOOD until Monday the 24th of July...So, the next 10 days, give or take, a lot can happen.

7-14-2017   Newshound/Intel Guru Randy Koonce   I have waited until Mosul was liberated, and announced, to make the next note... Here are my thoughts of where we are:  1. NO it will not RV only ‘in-country'. If it is just ‘in-country' - There is no RV! It is still paper with numbers... however,  2. The RV will occur! The purpose of the RV (at last one of the purposes) is to give the Dinar enough value so that it can be useful in the "Rebuilding" of Iraq...And we all know the damage that has been done, and the need that is there, especially for the people of Iraq.  3. Will I be able to exchange in the US? YES! There will be only one rate... Stick to large banks like Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citi Bank, HSBC, Chase. These Banks will have no problem with exchanging it... Some smaller Banks will exchange as well, but they have to rely on upstream Banks in their system, and the fees will probably be higher in the smaller banks...

7-14-2017   Newshound Guru mike  Article: "Iraq has a microcosm meeting of the International Alliance of the need to benefit from the experience of Mosul"   Quote:  "we have an economic reform plan presented by the Iraqi government, the World Bank a few days ago."   In order for Iraq to make a move to an open market economy they need to accomplish lowering the spread, allowing for the freedom of movement of capital and investment laws that protect those willing to invest in Iraq. Announcements like the above are awesome but without the groundwork, it's just an announcement. I'm really hoping this isn't going to be another centralized, socialist solution that Iraq has continually put forward but without the open market economic model, what else can it be?   ...we'll have to wait and see what kind of plan they submitted...it's not going to be an overnight type move regarding the dinar. Here's hoping they've seen the light.

7-14-2017   Newshound Guru G-Lin   Article: "Kurdistan: Erbil and Baghdad are preparing to open a new page and continue the dialogue to address the problems"   I'm keeping an eye on these meetings. First it is unusual to have a 4 day gathering. I think they are trying to appease the Kurds to perhaps stop the vote in Sept. on breaking away and forming an independent state. I know The U.N. just recently called for the activation of Art. 140. That would clarify boundaries which Kurdistan would probably cooperate if they get Kirkuk. Also there are discussions regarding oil and gas. I would love to see them agree on HCL or a form of it. There is a great deal of pressure coming from the international community to have Iraq activate some form of HCL. Investors are tapping their foot.
7-14-2017   Intel Guru Bruce   We have thought that we have been there for weeks; even several months. Looking back we can see things come through in the last week or two that needed to happen...Those things all needed to be in position. We hear that they are now. Is there anything else we are waiting for? I can't say there is anything else.  We really are at the point we can believe this is the time for all of us. It's real and It's coming. I get a lot of information from several different sources. What we are hearing about Mosul is that it is safer than some of the places in the U.S. They've been celebrating in Iraq and they are ready to go. The ISX is open. There's a good possibility that early Sunday morning the Forex will recognize the Dinar.   I can tell you that I believe that they've tried to do trades between banks around the world to bring the currencies up to a rate at a fairly high value.  We are in the place of expectation. We think the weekend will be highly significant for us.

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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Abadi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not posted on English side)

Prime Minister Dr. Haidar Al-Abadi receives a telephone call from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Haidar Al-Abbadi received a phone call from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia who congratulated the Iraqi forces for their victory and liberation of the city of Mosul, praising the courage of the Iraqi forces and the wisdom of the Iraqi government and leadership.

For his part, the Prime Minister thanked King Salman bin Abdul Aziz for his congratulations and stressed that the Iraqis in their fighting and sacrifices have saved the region from a brutal terrorist enemy that threatened the region and the world and that cooperation between these countries should continue until the last terrorists are eliminated.
They also stressed the need to continue joint cooperation in the fields of combating terrorism as well as economic and trade fields in the interests of the two neighboring countries and neighboring countries.

Prime Minister 's Media Office
14 July 2017

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ARTICLE 2

Abadi issues a decree ordering the promotion of eligible defense officers in a table

BAGHDAD, July 15 (Xinhua) - Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi issued a decree to upgrade Defense Ministry officers from July 2017.
"The commander-in-chief of the armed forces issued a decree to upgrade Defense Ministry officers who are eligible for promotion on the July 2017 schedule," state television said in an emergency report. Finished

Nujaifi calls on Abadi to announce the results of investigations on the fate of thousands of absent Sunnis

BAGHDAD, July 14 (KUNA) - The Vice President of the United Iraqi Alliance (NU), Osama Al-Nujaifi, called on Friday for Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to announce the results of investigations into the fate of thousands of al-Qaeda members.

"We call on the prime minister to announce the results of the investigations to show the fate of thousands of absentees and accountant actors as a start to community reconciliation and to the rhetoric and sectarian action," Nujaifi wrote on social networking sites.
The speaker of the Iraqi parliament, Salim al-Jubouri, called on Saturday to the security services to work on the release of dozens of kidnappers and Sunni detainees from one of the areas in Babil province. Finished

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Barzani does not rule out bloody wars: We contributed to govern the Shiites and unfortunately they worked against us

BRUSSELS, July 14 (Xinhua) - Kurdish President Massoud Barzani has accused the Shiites who lead the government in Iraq of acting against the region.

Barzani's speech came on the sidelines of his visit to the European Parliament building in the Belgian capital Brussels, and stressed that "Kurdistan was a major factor in that the Shia take over the rule of Iraq in the second phase after the fall of the dictatorship. But unfortunately they stood against us and cut the share of the province of the Iraqi budget. "
"If we can not be partners in one homeland, let us live as peaceful neighbors, and if not, the security of the region will be in great danger and we will not rule out bloody wars."
The Kurdistan region decided to hold a referendum to determine the fate of independence from the Iraqi state or not on September 25 next. Finished

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The leadership of the popular crowd denies the presence of US troops in the operations sector of the village of Imam Western

NINEWA, Iraq - July 14: The 50th Brigade Command in the popular crowd, Friday, reported the presence of any US troops in the operations sector (the village of Imam Western) south of Qayyarah.

"The process of restoring the village of Imam west, south of Qayara, is carried out by the elements of the 50th Brigade in the popular crowd, the Iraqi army and the Iraqi air force," he said.
The 50th Brigade and the 9th Armored Division of the Iraqi Army began this morning, storming the village of Imam western, south of Qayara to recover from the grip of Daash. Ending

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Pikek 33 explosive devices and the clearance of 65 houses west of Mosul

NINEWA, July 15 (UPI) - The Iraqi Ministry of Information said on Saturday that the engineering department of the field was able to clear dozens of houses that had been booby-trapped by members of the Da'ash organization while 33 improvised explosive devices were raised west of Mosul.
"The field engineering detachments completed the processing and dismantling of explosives in two villages in the Iraqi-Syrian border," she said. "They cleared 65 houses that had been blown up by elements," he said, adding 33 improvised explosive devices in the main roads west of Mosul. Ending

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The launch of the major military parade in central Baghdad with the participation of all the branches

BAGHDAD, July 15 (KUNA) - The General Command of the Armed Forces on Saturday held a review of the "Great Victory" with the participation of the security forces and the popular crowd to celebrate the victories achieved by the forces in Mosul.
"The General Command of the Armed Forces held a military review of all types of armed forces, and the popular crowd in the arena of celebrations in the capital Baghdad in the presence of the Prime Minister Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Dr. Haider Abadi, and a large number of military leaders, As well as the participation of the families of the martyrs in the ceremony, "adding that" the ceremony included a review of the Raja of the security forces and Karadsa of the popular crowd and Artala and mechanisms of the Iraqi army's brave and internal departments and federal police, "stressing that" the mechanisms of anti-terrorism Sha I landed in the review, as well as the participation of Air Force and Air Force. "

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