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We are as of this moment expecting to see the release of the 100 dinar note anytime between now and the Jun 7th. This will conclude the release of the lower denoms and the start of the RV release shortly after. Enjoy your weekend, that’s what I’m doing. TNT Tony #wearethepeople
Parliament voted on Thursday and passed the law that was passed by the financial committee last week relating directly to the rise of the currency exchange rate. This has not been made public yet. TNT Tony #wearethepeople
Good morning TNT this is a picture from an article in 2018. It was confirmed to me that it has been reinstated as of Monday and will be the 1 dinar note for the new rate. TNT Tony #wearethepeople
Baghdad: The Exxon Mobil employees will start returning to the West Qurna 1 oil field on Sunday after the government agreed to step up security protection, officials in the oil sector said on Friday. The two senior officials said the first batch of returnees would be senior executives and engineers in the company's work, two weeks after Exxon Mobil withdrew its 60 or so foreign staff from the field and flown them to Dubai, days after the United States withdrew its non-essential staff from Its embassy in Baghdad. "As a practical exercise, we do not share details about the operational hiring of our facilities," Exxon spokeswoman Julie King said. An official said Exxon had asked for increased police and army security at work and residence sites, and said the Iraqi authorities had responded. Reuters reported that the company received letters of reassurance from the Ministry of Oil and Basra Oil Company. Exxon Mobil is the main contractor in a long-term agreement with the Iraqi Southern Oil Company to develop and rehabilitate the oil field and increase production. The production was not affected by the evacuation, and continued to operate normally under the supervision of Iraqi engineers, Iraqi officials said at the time, and production continued at about 440 thousand barrels per day.
Salhi and Turan discuss with the security situation in the province of Kirkuk
To discuss the security situation in the province of Kirkuk after a series of terrorist bombings targeting citizens in the province visited the head of the Iraqi Turkmen Front MP Arshad Salhi and accompanied by the deputy head of the Front Hassan Turan, commander of the headquarters of the joint operations in Kirkuk, Major General Saad Harb.
During the meeting, they discussed the security situation in the province and the response to terrorist groups that want to destabilize the security achieved after the imposition of the rule of law by the federal forces. MP Arshad Salhi stressed his support for the federal and security forces in extending security and efforts to confront the terrorists and called for uncovering ongoing investigations and arresting the perpetrators of recent bombings and bringing them to justice.
On the other hand, MP Arshad Salihi criticized the statements made by the Kurdish parties, which called for the redeployment of the Peshmerga forces in Kirkuk, noting that this demand is completely rejected and called on everyone not to invest these terrorist events for political ends.
Salihi also announced that the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, Adel Abdul Mahdi, will be sent to send more federal forces to the province of Kirkuk to strengthen security and control the administrative borders of the province of Kirkuk.
Protests in Iran, Iraq burn Israel, US flags on 'Quds Day'
Iranian demonstrators burn a representation of the Israeli flag during their annual protest to mark Quds, or Jerusalem Day, in Tehran, Iran, Friday, May 31, 2019. Thousands of Iranians rallied Friday to mark Quds, or Jerusalem Day, which will see demonstrations across the Mideast as the Trump administration tries to offer an Israeli-Palestinian peace plan.(AP Photo / Vahid Salemi)
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iranians in the capital Tehran set fire to effigies of US President Donald Trump, while in the Iraqi capital, Iran-backed militiamen marched over a large Israeli flag as part of rallies Friday marking Quds, or Jerusalem Day.The annual protests come as the Trump administration tries to market its long-awaited Israeli-Palestinian peace plan.
Held each year on the last Friday of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, Iran has marked Qods Day since the start of its 1979 Islamic Revolution by the late Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.Al-Quds is the Arabic name for Jerusalem, and Iran says the day is an occasion to express support for the Palestinians.
Israel views Iran as its archenemy in the Mideast.Iran does not recognize Israel and supports the militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah.
This year's protests took place as the White House is promoting the June 25-26 meeting in the Gulf state of Bahrain as the first phase of its Mideast peace plan.That plan, which specifics have yet to be released, supposedly includes large-scale investment and infrastructure work in the Palestinian territories, much of it funded by wealthy Arab countries.The plan's political vision has not been outdone, but glimpses of the plan suggest it sidelines or ignores the longstanding goal of independence and has already been rejected by Palestinian leaders and much of the Arab world.
Palestinian leaders say they will not attend the summit in Bahrain.American officials say the Bahrain conference will not include the core political issues of the conflict: borders of a Palestinian state, the status of Jerusalem, the fate of Palestinian refugees or Israeli security demands.
As rallies began across the Iranian capital, demonstrators set fire to American and Israeli flags, as well as effigies of President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.The rallies all headed to Tehran University, where the ceremony ended at Friday's noon prayers.Similar rallies took place in 950 cities and towns across the country.
Many high-ranking Iranian officials attending the rally in Tehran, including President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.Both men derided the Trump administration's so-called "Deal of the Century" peace plan, saying it would end in failure.
During the rally in Tehran, Zarif said: "It is unfortunate that some Arab leaders have this illusion that if they stand next to Netanyahu, they can reach their goals." The comments were carried by a Telegram channel affiliated with Iran's state TV.
Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency said police in the western province of Kordestan had blocked a terrorist operation ahead of the Quds Day rally in Sanandaj city.Three alleged militants were arrested, although the report did not specify where they were captured or their affiliation.
In Iraq, hundreds of Shiite militiamen held a military parade on Palestine Street in central Baghdad, some of them setting fire to Israeli and US flags. "The people in our region and the world are harassed by Trump's and the United States' polices, which are trying to dominate the will of the people.Today, there is a broad rejection of Trump's decision to annex Jerusalem and consider it the capital of Israel, "said Moin al-Kazemi, leader of the Iranian-backed Badr movement.
The rally was organized by Iranian-backed militias collectively known as the Popular Mobilization Forces.Militiamen in uniform marched with yellow flags, accompanied by Iraqi federal police cars."We will pray in the polls," read some of the banners.
In the Syrian capital Damascus, a few hundred Syrians and Palestinians marked Quds Day by marching from the Hamidiyeh bazar in the old city to the landmark Umayyad Mosque, some of them shouting anti-Israel slogans and waving Syrian and Palestinian flags.
No to the deal of the century," a banner read."Our Palestinian people and the freemen of the Arab nation will thwart the deal of the century."
International oil prices fell more than 1 percent on Friday, heading for their biggest monthly drop since November as trade disputes widened and US crude output returned to record highs.
At 0639 GMT, futures for the nearest Brent crude contract were at $ 66.97 a barrel, down 90 cents, or 1.4 percent, from the close of the previous session. US crude futures for the day were $ 55.92 a barrel, down 67 cents, or 1.2 percent, from the latest settlement.Earlier, West Texas hit its lowest level since March 8 at $ 55.66 a barrel. The declines mean oil contracts are in their biggest monthly loss since last November. US President Donald Trump has stepped up global trade tensions by pledging tariffs on all goods coming from Mexico, raising concerns about economic growth and appetite for oil.
The trade dispute with Mexico joins the US-China trade war, which many analysts expect to spark a recession. "The economy is not doing well, at least according to bond and commodity traders," wrote Michael McCarthy, chief market strategist at CMC Markets Futures Brokerage in Australia. "These (price) movements point to deteriorating confidence in the outlook for global growth," he said. US production returns to record high Crude prices were also under pressure from a much lower than expected decline in US inventories and the return of US crude oil production to its record level of 12.3 million barrels per day. The US Energy Information Administration said crude inventories in the United States fell about 300 thousand barrels last week, to 476.49 million barrels. Much lower than the 900,000 bpd decline analysts had forecast in a Reuters poll and the US oil institute's 5.3 million barrel decline on Wednesday. US investment bank Jefferies said on Friday that Brent was down "due to the epic of the US-China trade war and US inventory increases with very little decline this week is not enough to create an impression in the market." Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, increased its production in May, according to a Reuters survey, but not enough to offset the drop in Iranian exports, which collapsed following tougher US sanctions on Tehran. US special envoy to Iran, Brian Hawke, said on Thursday Washington would punish any country buying oil from Iran after the exemptions granted on May 2.
Basra oil company Exxon Mobil will start to return to its offices on Sunday, the Basra oil company said on Friday. The company said in a statement received 'the orbit' a copy of it, 'Exxon Mobil will begin to return to its offices in Basra from Sunday, June 2 according to the company's assurances.' The statement added that "the management of all field events of West Qurna 1 field during the duration of the relocation of Exxon Mobil employees to the offices of the company in Dubai was carried out by the staff of the Basra Oil Company with the efficiency and quality required. The Reuters news agency reported earlier in the day that Exxon Mobil employees evacuated from Iraq about two weeks ago, will return to the West Qurna 1 oil field in Basra from Sunday.
After the invitation of the religious reference .. Karbala police prevent violent games and directed the arrest of those who fired shots
01/06/2019 01:21 AM | After the invitation of the religious reference .. Karbala police prevent violent games and directed the arrest of those who fired shots
Al-Ahed News - Karbala
In accordance with the directives of the Ministry of the Interior, Karbala police chief Major General Ahmad Ali Zwaini instructed the concerned authorities to continue the procedures to prevent the circulation of games and crackers that incite violence and to confirm the arrest of those who fired shots.
"The sermon of the religious authority on Friday, which called for the prevention of violent games and the firing of firecrackers at the Eid, is an invitation to maintain community security and to protect the lives of citizens. We appreciate the positions of our wise authority, To support the work of the security forces to impose prestige Law.
"The Department of Relations and Information, Community Police and other sections of the provincial police command continue, especially on occasions and holidays, to prevent the circulation of games that incite violence." The statement pointed out that joint patrols conducted by the police headquarters included a number of markets to guide shop owners not to acquire any toy that affects children and their injuries, as happened in previous years. The statement pointed out that the joints of police stations and security services were directed to prevent the firing of firecrackers and arrest violators immediately To impose the most severe punishment against them in accordance with the law
On the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr holiday .. "Al-Ahed News" publishes the guidelines of civil defense
The Directorate of Civil Defense issued instructions on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, calling on citizens to abide by safety procedures. "Covenant News" published in the text below a list of instructions from the Directorate, wishing citizens safety and happy daysDo not allow your children to buy crackers or fireworks, as they pose a serious risk to the child and the surroundings, and may lead to burns or death.
• Games with solid projectiles, such as arrows and pistols, pose a serious risk to the child and to him, and may cause injuries to the body, face and eyes. Beads in the pistol beads may find their way into the nose, ear or eyes.
• Water cannons are an appropriate choice for children. They do not cause injuries but should be used outside homes and homes because spraying the child with water can result in an electric point in the house as an electric switch or a needle.
• When the child is outdoors, be sure to protect him against sunburn, while avoiding sunrise at peak temperature and high temperatures.
• Eid al-Fitr comes in the summer. This means that the weather is hot. This requires wearing the baby's clothing so that it does not lock the sweat, so it reduces the absorption of sunlight and thus reduces the risk of sunburn.
Drinking water is essential for a child's health, something parents should follow. Many children may forget to drink water in the midst of their play, which can lead to dehydration and trauma.
• If the child will play in the park, check it in safety, and this requires the absence of drilling, and the absence of games from the broken or acute limbs that may lead to the injury of the child. In the garden there must be a sharp fence (especially) on the pitfalls to protect the child from falling.
• Before leaving the child, make sure to grease his face and exposed parts of the sun with a protective cream of at least 35 protection, this helps to protect the skin from harmful rays and reduce the risk of skin cancer in the future.
• If the child wants to go to the city of games and be with him, and there are keen to play games that fit his age, and here we warn you from the games of excitement and risk, such as the ships and the aircraft and the hammocks, it may raise young (and even adults) horror and turn their visit to the city of games to a painful memory.
• When playing a child on electric vehicles, be sure to place it on the seat belt. If the car is not equipped with a seat belt, do not allow the child to use it and use another place to play.
• When a child is playing on a bicycle, he must wear a head helmet, which also includes a scooter. It is also preferable to wear knee and elbow protectors.
• It is common for children and teenagers to ride cars and motorcycles and carry out dangerous movements (Tvhit), and may lead to a car coup or collision lead to serious injury and fractures in the spine. Do not do this because it poses a danger to your life and the life of those around you.
Agency of the orbit - Basra Basra oil company Exxon Mobil will start to return to its offices on Sunday, the Basra oil company said on Friday. The company said in a statement received 'the orbit' a copy of it, 'Exxon Mobil will begin to return to its offices in Basra from Sunday, June 2 according to the company's assurances.' The statement added that "the management of all field events of West Qurna 1 field during the duration of the relocation of Exxon Mobil employees to the offices of the company in Dubai was carried out by the staff of the Basra Oil Company with the efficiency and quality required. The Reuters news agency reported earlier in the day that Exxon Mobil employees evacuated from Iraq about two weeks ago, will return to the West Qurna 1 oil field in Basra from Sunday.
Al-Kaabi calls on the three presidencies to hold an urgent meeting to discuss the Kirkuk bombings
(Baghdad: Al Furat News) First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Hassan Karim al-Kaabi on Friday called on the three presidencies to hold an urgent special meeting before Eid al-Fitr to find out the causes of security violations and recent terrorist bombings that targeted Kirkuk and other governorates recently. Citizens and the stability of safe cities.
Al-Kaabi stressed in a statement on the need to remove these provinces from partisan and political conflicts and try to search for narrow interests, stressing that "the security services carry their responsibilities without fail and focus on the preservation of cities and protect the security and safety of citizens of various components is a red line." He added that "the security forces in various formations and their ranks, especially in Kirkuk and the cities where the recent bombings occurred, to review its security plans and to hold accountable those who fail, whatever their position, and to accelerate the arrest of the perpetrators." Al-Kaabi called on the commander-in-chief of the armed forces and the security forces to take the utmost precautions and re-concentrate forces in targeted areas, governorates and cities to prevent the targeting of innocent civilians, especially during the Eid al-Fitr. Al-Kaabi offered his sincere condolences to the families of the martyrs. He wished the wounded the speedy recovery. The province of Kirkuk witnessed on Thursday night explosion of 6 explosive devices, in the street of Jerusalem and the province and the road to Baghdad, Kirkuk, where it resulted in the death of two people and wounding 38 others, according to the Ministry of Health.
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(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) Rafidain Bank, on Saturday, a new meal of the advance of employees of the state departments, which ranged between 3 and 5 and 10 million dinars through the card MasterCard International.
The bank's information office said in a statement received by the {Euphrates News} a copy of it, that "a new batch of advances of State Department employees have been paid to more than 1200 employees whose salaries were settled at the bank and got the electronic card." The statement said that "the disbursement of this advance was through the customer's fingerprint and then notify the employee by sending him a text message informing him of the advance payment, after he completed all the legal procedures to grant it and disbursement through electronic payment tools, which was filled the financial balance to it."
6-1-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "IRAQI INDUSTRY DELIBERATELY KILLED BY CURRENCY AUCTIONS" Of course, we as investors all see ittoo so this news is not new to us.The important part if more and more people in high positions in parliament are frustrated too and see that the lack of reinstating the currency is killing any prospects for any real progress in Iraq. The delay is all due to corruption and nothing more. So over the last couple weeks we have had four (4) articles already on this topic so the pressure is building to do something about it. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
6-1-2019 Intel Guru Eagleone2025THIS IS A DAY BY DAY PROCESS AND THEN WE WILL GET TO THE BANKS ONE DAY SOON. IT IS IN THE PROCESS…. THE BANKS SOURCES YESTERDAY HAVE SAID THEY WERE GOING INTO MEETING AND HAVE BEEN TOLD TO WAIT UNTIL THEY HAD RELEASE. …IT IS VERY CLOSE IS WHAT I WAS TOLD FROM NY AND DC...
5-31-2019 Intel Guru Frank26 Article: "The Iraqi Central Bank is preparing to open up to the world" The CBI have been talking a lot! About the reinstatement of the IraqiDinar! Did you see what they said today? This is a historic day! We told you that a lot of things needed to be in place…and now they need to be activated! They are expanding their gold reserves for the reinstatement of the Iraqi Dinar! And then they are expanding their exchange rate!!
5-31-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "Monthly rates of exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar against the US dollar in the Iraqi market" This...is keeping things in a historical perspective and it dates back 45 years.The Glory Days.Why do they give that much information one may ask.My thinking is that they need to make people aware of what they could possibly expect to come again...more than once they told us they want to come back to the Glory Days... IMOThis one supports they just might...imo.
5-31-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ...2 of my contacts in Hong Kong and Brisbane, Australia were allowed to deposit their currency but were told they would not have liquid funds until Tuesday Morning…It appears there may be a world-wide event on that day... Contacts at redemption centers were just told not to come in this weekend…but to have a conference call Sunday night and start Monday AM…This tells me they do not expect to release 800 numbers this weekend.... [What rate could the dong rv at?] I still believe the dong will reset at about $2 to $2.50…just imo. [How many currency holders do you think there are?] I think there are a million or so ...but only maybe 15-20 thousand who have a real significant amount…world changing amount.Just IMO.
5-31-2019 Intel Guru Bruce ...let’s just start with at the Redemption Centers...our understanding is yes they are staffed and on call 24/7....should they release the toll-free number, they are available to take appointments. ...we are at the point where we have very little to do before receiving that number...I have been expecting it for yesterday and today, and actually put on high alert for it yesterday and yet today [Thursday]. That is how close we are and that is why I do not have a whole lot of Intel. ...Yes. We are ready for a great weekend. We do not know exactly when the start is...
5-31-2019 Intel Guru DELTA Article: "Central Bank: The deletion of zeros aims to tighten banknotes and needs parliamentary legislation" Quote: "On the subject of the deletion of zeros, he said that "this administrative process aimed at tightening the banknotes and improve the accounting record in the country was launched in 2012, but there are some objections at the time and need legislation by the House of Representatives..." ...FML WAS PASSED SO LEGISLATION IS DONE.
5-31-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "Daily exchange rates of the US dollar in the markets of Iraq" The CBI is keeping things fresh and open in peoples minds during this time frame.Education is on going and will continue!A good thing...
5-31-2019 Newshound Guru BloodlochI do...think we're getting close, just fromthe more legitimate news reports we've been getting.
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Mahdi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi sends a cable of congratulations to Mrs. Abeer Al-Sahlani on the occasion of her victory in the European Parliament
The Prime Minister sent a cable of congratulations to Mrs. Abeer Al-Sahlani on her victory in the European Parliament in last week's elections, congratulating her on winning a seat in the European Parliament and wishing her more success in her new field of work.
Media Office of the Prime Minister
31 May 2019
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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account)
This
is Iraq: - a strategic location - rich and diverse natural resources - a
talented and educated workforce - ambitious and creative entrepreneurs - a
welcoming and stable business environment - a booming domestic market
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ARTICLE 3
Abadi announced his resignation and his withdrawal from all positions of leadership in the Dawa Party
2019/5/31 13:40
[Baghdad-where]
Announced the former Prime Minister leader of the alliance victory Haidar Abadi, waived and withdrew from all positions of leadership in the Dawa Party, calling for a review and renewal of the structure of the Dawa Party.
In a letter addressed to the Dawa Party, Abadi said that "on the eve of the next conference, I find myself obliged to address you to the fulfillment of my legitimate and patriotic responsibilities. The invitation is a heritage, thought, action, sacrifice and great goals, and we need self-denial, solidarity and innovation to continue to lead the major transformations in our country."
Abadi said that "there are no societal political experiments infallible, and the important revision and correction, and most importantly insist on continuing awareness, planning and commitment according to the rules of responsibility and readiness."
"I call for a critical review, renewal of speech and structure, and I call for the continuation of a harmonious collective will, and to inject new blood in all the parts of the call, especially the leadership, and therefore I declare descending and withdrawing from all the leadership positions of the party, "He said.
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ARTICLE 4
Foreign: Iraq's position on the Iranian-American crisis is consistent with the recent Trump comments
2019/5/31 20:12 ??
[Baghdad-where]
Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali al-Hakim said on Friday that Iraq's position is clear and clear of the current crisis between the United States and Iran and is in line with Trump's recent statements, namely calm and lack of intention to wage any war.
"The position of Iraq is clear and clear from the current crisis between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which is calm and prevent the outbreak of war in our region," Hakim said in a press statement.
"This position coincides with the recent statements by US President Trump on the calm in the region and the lack of intention to wage any war," he said.
He concluded by saying that "Iraq is President Tramb's recent statements important, accurate, and a step in the right direction to calm the situation in the region."
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ARTICLE 5
The crowd intelligence issued an explanation after news circulated about the card "Key Card"
2019/5/31 20:24
[Baghdad-where]
The intelligence services of the Popular Propaganda Organization issued a statement on Friday on incorrect reports of "keycard" cards circulating on social networking sites.
"So far, the K-Card cards of the intelligence services have not been handed over, and what has been circulated on the social media sites regarding the withdrawal of these cards from the associates is completely untrue," she said in a statement.
The communique called for "not to deal with those news that attempts to disrupt the achievements or underestimate the importance of the success of the project to settle salaries."
He stressed that "the employees of intelligence assistants are still receiving their salaries according to the system of financial powder, and everything that is traded with the intention of making accusations is not true."
Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 5-31-2019 around 9 am Eastern
This is Iraq: - a strategic location - rich and diverse natural resources - a talented and educated workforce - ambitious and creative entrepreneurs - a welcoming and stable business environment - a booming domestic market
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