WOTS WED APR 28 21
These are the articles that I discussed in the My FX Buddies podcast
Al-Kazemi: Gulf 25 is a sign of Iraq's recovery
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi commented, on Monday, on the decision to grant Iraq to host the Gulf Arab 25
Al-Kazemi said in his tweet, "Gulf 25 is in our eyes a sign of Iraq's recovery and its response to its natural role between brothers and ".friends
He added, "The land of Mesopotamia is moving steadily towards stability and openness to everyone.
Our land is a source of love, ".tolerance and welcome
He stressed that "the government will provide all forms of support to ensure the success of the meeting of the brothers among the Gulf ".athletes in their homeland, Iraq
Masrour Barzani discusses with Zarif the implementation of the budget law and commitment to it
Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani discussed with Iranian Foreign Minister Muhammad Zarif the implementation of the budget law and the relationship between the region and the central government.
A statement by the region, which was received by (Baghdad today), stated that “the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Masrour Barzani, received today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Muhammad Javad Zarif,” indicating that “the meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani, and means of strengthening relations between the region were discussed. Kurdistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran on the basis of mutual respect and interest, and to discuss mechanisms for developing economic relations and trade exchange.
The statement added, "The meeting discussed relations between the Kurdistan Region and the federal government, as well as the importance of implementing the General Budget Law and adhering to it, as well as sending financial dues to the Kurdistan Regional Government by the federal government.
In a second bombing ... an explosive device targeted an International Coalition convoy in Diwaniyah
A security source said, Tuesday (April 27, 2021), that a device exploded against a logistical support convoy of the International Coalition as it was passing on the Diwaniyah highway.
The source told IQ NEWS, "An explosive device targeted a logistical support convoy of the international coalition on the Diwaniyah highway."
It is noteworthy that an explosive device exploded, this morning, Tuesday, on an international coalition convoy on the highway west of Nasiriyah, resulting in damage to one of the wheels of the convoy without any casualties.
Brent is expected to rise to $ 80 a barrel over the next six months
On Wednesday, the commodity research team at Goldman Sachs Bank (NYSE: GS) expected Brent price to rise to $ 80 a barrel over the next 6 months, with the reversal of restrictions related to the Coronavirus, lower interest rates and a weak dollar .
The bank said, "It is expected that the price of Brent crude will rise to $ 80 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude to $ 77 during the next six months ."
The bank added, "We expect the largest jump in demand for oil at all, an increase of 5.2 million barrels per day over the next six months," referring to the acceleration of vaccinations in Europe and the liberalization of latent demand for travel .
"The easing of international travel restrictions in May will lead to a recovery in demand for jet fuel by 1.5 million barrels per day, " he said.
The bank expects that "gold prices will recover at two thousand dollars an ounce over the next six months, and it is too early to compete with the formation of the yellow metal in demand for a safe haven," adding that "the two can exist together.
Why did ISIS regain its activity in Iraq, Syria and Egypt?
The organization takes advantage of political chaos, disputes, and lax security services
The dilemma left by the emergence of "ISIS" in the Middle East does not seem to have ended completely, as observers believe that during the recent period the organization is gradually restoring its activities in Iraq, Syria and Sinai in Egypt, which raises fears of a possible increase in its operations, or its restoration of an activist. More in the coming months.
Observers believe that several factors contributed to the escalation of the patterns of operations that it undertakes, including the failure to resolve the problems that initially led to the emergence of the organization, the security chaos in Iraq and Syria, and the exploitation of regional powers to maintain the state of instability in the region, as well as its exploitation of the preoccupation of governments in facing a
pandemic Corona.
It coincided with attempts to revive common Arab security
Although Iraq declared the defeat of "ISIS" in December 2017, its operations continued in recent years, while it witnessed a remarkable escalation in the past months, most notably the double suicide bombing in Tayaran Square in central Baghdad last January, Which left about 38 dead and more than 100 wounded.
Observers link the timing of the growing activity of the organization with attempts to obstruct the opening of Iraq to the Arab environment.
A researcher on Iraqi political affairs, Ahmed al-Sharifi, says that discussions about the return of “ISIS” should “include Iraq, Egypt and Jordan, not just Syria,” indicating that the latter “is witnessing in general unstable political and strategic conditions, as well as the unknown future of the state in it.”
It seems that the idea of "the new Sham" or what Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi describes as the "new east" prompted the organization to intensify its operations in Iraq, as Sharifi puts it, who indicates that this project "will include Jordan and Egypt as well as the Gulf axis, which led To the rush to reactivate ISIS activity to obstruct efforts to make it successful. "
He explains that this project "will lead to the revival of joint Arab national security," adding that "the increase in the pace of ISIS operations in the current stage gives the impression that regional countries affected by this alliance may have contributed to stimulating this activity."
He points out that "the growing role of joint Arab national security will constitute a qualitative opposition to Turkish and Iranian regional projects."
The forces of political Islam and the balances of the next phase
With regard to the internal factors in Iraq, Sharifi explains that "ISIS" represents "a card that has been activated recently because the forces of political Islam in Iraq have come to realize that the balances of the next stage will not be in their interest, whether or not the elections are held," indicating that both Iran and Turkey They became aware of that equation.
In addition to the political factor, Sharifi believes that one of the most prominent factors is "to restore the same sectarian atmosphere that stimulated the organization's production in the beginning, through the revival of the forces of extremism in the country and the spread of militias in the cities that were controlled by the organization."
He concludes that the main motive for the strengthening of NATO's forces in the country is "international fear of the possibility of an eruption of the situation again, which gives the political conflict the impression that it is on the edge of an abyss."
Officials in the Iraqi "Popular Mobilization" organization indicate that the organization's operations in the country are carried out by elements that infiltrated from Syria, mostly.
The Secretary-General of "NATO" Jens Stoltenberg announced, on February 18 (February) last, that the purpose of the increase in the number of forces is "to prevent the re-emergence of ISIS on a large scale."
Fears of exploding the situation in Syria
These problems do not seem limited to Iraq, as Syria also suffers from a relative increase in ISIS activity during the last period.
On April 10, the French Defense Ministry had warned that the organization had reappeared in Iraq and Syria again, while noting that it was "defeated geographically but is able to move."
In the context, the researcher on Syrian political affairs, Malik Al-Hafez, believes that the main reason for this recent activity of the organization in Syria and Iraq is "the lack of seriousness in ending the organization completely." He added, "Despite the talk about the defeat of the organization in Syria, it is still present in the Badia near the areas controlled by the Damascus government, in addition to the failure to address the pockets of the organization in the regions of northeastern Syria despite the announcement of victory in March 2019."
He added to "The Independent Arabia", "What happened after the announcement of victory over the organization is that the security operations were not at a high level in the face of what remained of its cells in those areas."
He pointed out that the current period may represent a stage of stimulation for those inactive cells of the organization in Syria, indicating that "the pattern of operations launched by the organization may escalate during the coming period.
Perhaps Al-Hafez’s preferences for the outbreak of the situation in Syria during the coming months are linked to several paths, among them “the penetration of the organization in some areas, taking advantage of the disputes and fighting that is taking place in northeastern Syria, where Turkey is trying to expand in exchange for a confrontation from the Kurdish forces supported by the Biden administration, as well as The possibility of an upcoming US-Turkish dispute because of Biden’s recognition of the Armenian genocide.
He continues that all of these factors represent an appropriate space that ISIS can exploit in rearranging its cards and penetrating into the different areas of conflict.
Al-Hafez believes that the Russian-American rivalry and other problems between the various forces in the region have led to "the failure to resolve the issue of the organization in Syria," noting that "the exploitation of these differences by the organization appeared clear in October 2019 when the Turkish Peace Spring operation began. ".
He pointed out that several factors contributed to the organization’s recruitment of new recruits, most notably “poverty and the absence of social justice in the regions of northeastern Syria, which contributed to some extent to the increasing influence of ISIS over some of its areas.”
Lebanon’s Difficulty in the Expansion of ISIS
Al-Hafez reduces the possibility of "ISIS" infiltrating Lebanon, indicating that "security controls on the borders between Syria and Lebanon complicate the possibility of this."
He concludes that, "despite the presence of extremist elements in Lebanon, announcing the presence of the organization in it is difficult, as the country has a special status, in addition to the fact that the form of authority in it prevents the emergence of such organizations inside it, and this matter makes the organization exploit the problems on the Syrian borders to penetrate." .
Despite widespread warnings of a possible return of the organization’s activity, the leadership of the international coalition led by Washington in Iraq denied any indication of the re-emergence of ISIS, while affirming its continued cooperation with the Iraqi forces by exerting pressure on the remnants of the organization.
The continuation of "ISIS"
Despite the fact that the main strongholds of "ISIS" are concentrated in Iraq and Syria, Egypt also has a share of these problems and constant anxiety about the growth of the organization's operations, especially in Sinai, which is witnessing an increase in its pace.
Only 10 days have passed since ISIS executed a Copt who was kidnapped about six months ago, but the Egyptian forces managed to kill three members of the cell responsible for the operation, according to a statement by the Egyptian Ministry of Interior, which confirmed that it was intending to "carry out hostile operations against them." Copts, their properties, places of worship, and the foundations of the armed forces and the police. "
ISIS continues its attacks on the Egyptian security forces, civilians, and economic and strategic interests, as the US State Department indicated that almost weekly attacks were carried out on fortified government sites in 2019.
Bashir Abdel Fattah, a researcher at the Al-Ahram Center for Strategic Studies, believes that the main dimension of the recent resurgence of the organization’s activity is “the governments’ hastening to announce its end, and it was assumed that it would suffice to announce the fall of its state and not the end of the organization, ”indicating that“ the supposed state has collapsed and disintegrated, but it is still standing and has branches of repositioning. And spread in the region. "
Abdel Fattah refers to other paths that have contributed to the resumption of activity, most notably “the presence of pockets of the organization in Sinai, Syria and Iraq, which represented a haven for it, and the world's preoccupation with the Corona pandemic for more than a year, in addition to the state of laxity that afflicted the security services in some countries.”
"Certain other organizations pledge allegiance to ISIS, especially the elements loyal to al-Qaeda, which gave him power that enabled him to return and the ability to recruit more fighters and obtain weapons and money," he said.
And concludes that "the success of the organization in finding alternative sanctuaries in the continent of Africa and the countries of the Sahel helped it in its survival and continuation."
Politics chaos and security turmoil
On the other hand, Egyptian researcher and writer Ammar Ali Hassan says that the main reason behind the resurgence of the organization’s activity is that it was “not completely defeated,” indicating that what happened represents “a tactical retreat, because the reasons that lead to its continuation and exacerbation are still present.”
He added to "The Independent Arabia" that "the extremist groups are moving in a spiral, as they are hit and weakened, but they quickly regain their position and their circle of return is wider than before."
Regarding the resurgence of the organization’s activity in Syria, Iraq and Sinai, the researcher explains that “these countries suffer severe failures to extend their influence over all national soil, and represent attractive countries for the organization that is looking for places full of political chaos and security turmoil to make it a home, in addition to insufficient measures. Government in those countries to confront terrorism. "
He continues that the strategy that these countries adopt is content to "track down terrorists, but it does not address the phenomenon from its roots," adding that "even if there is a strategy to eradicate terrorism, it will take a long time."
Perhaps the other reason for the continued activity of the organization is due to the extension of means of survival by foreign countries, according to Hassan, who believes that "these countries still employ these organizations to achieve their interests by providing them with reasons for staying and ensuring that they remain strong.
The director of the "CIA" visits Baghdad "secretly" and is considered an Iraqi minister to the position of President of the Republic
A report by the American website (1945) revealed, on Tuesday, that the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, William Burns, had secretly visited the capital, Baghdad, during the past few days, according to multiple Iraqi sources ther
"Burns did not hold any talks at the US embassy in Baghdad or in any Iraqi government building, but in a special place, which is the home of the Iraqi Foreign Minister, Fuad Hussein," the report, translated by the agency, stated.
He added, “Although Baghdad is considered a logical location for such alleged negotiations, it is fair for Congress to ask who Burns met, his goal, and what Biden or Sullivan authorized to provide, and it is also important to consider the price of such a meeting for the Iraqi official. “.
And he continued, "Fuad Hussein had lost the presidency of Iraq to the current Iraqi president, Barham Salih, despite the attempt by Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Brett McGurk, to hand over the position to Fouad Hussein."
And he continued, “By helping to play the mediating role in the alleged secret talks between the United States and Iran, Fuad Hussein may expect a reward that includes renewing American support for his presidency of Iraq again, and this will be a heavy price that must be paid already because the source of Fouad Hussein's political legitimacy is mainly that he was Cooperating with Massoud Barzani, while Barham Salih has proven that he is more capable and more supportive of the West.
"There is not a single meeting or even a series of meetings that deserves to sacrifice Iraq 's long-term stability or to promise to lead it to a man who is not qualified to obtain it," the report said. According to the report.
The American website pointed out that the White House avoided answering questions about the fact that the Director of the Secret Central Intelligence visited Baghdad, and in response to a question about whether William Burns, Director of the CIA, had traveled to Baghdad in recent days, indicating that the White House Press Secretary Jane Psaki She did not confirm or deny the meeting.
An American general directs criticism and accusations against former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki
I think this is in response to MAliki saying he has files and he will open them soon
The former US Central Command commander in the Middle East, General Joseph Votel, held the former prime minister responsible for the politicization of the Iraqi army and the fall of the city of Mosul to ISIS in 2014.
Votel said in a press statement, "The withdrawal of the United States from Iraq contributed to the birth of the" ISIS "organization and paved the way for the start of its atrocities.
Votel also blamed the former Prime Minister of Iraq, Nouri al-Maliki, for "the politicization of the Iraqi army, which led to an unequal fight with ISIS and the fall of Mosul in 2014."
He added, "The current US administration headed by Joe Biden maintains the current level of support, which I think is good, but we have to see the direction they are taking and address problems such as ISIS and Syria, because they are not just military problems."
He explained, "It must be addressed through diplomatic efforts and a political solution, for this is the only way
in which you will have a final solution."
Below here is the daily Word on the Street Report WOTS
147,750
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Price in exchange (approximate)
147,250
148,250
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Erbil / Bursa
147,950
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Basra / Stock Exchange
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Mosul / Stock Exchange
147,900
Favorite Currencies Forex Quotes
| Symbol | Bid | Ask | High | Low | Open | Change | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/IQD |  1434.8000 |  1484.5000 | 1458.2000 | 1457.6000 | 1457.9000 | 0.4000 | 14:12 |
| USD/VND | 23047.0000 | 23049.0000 | 23032.5500 | 23026.5900 | 23026.5900 | 7.3900 | 00:07 |
| USD/CNY |  6.4831 | 6.4853 | 6.4889 | 6.4815 | 6.4815 | 0.0010 | 05:14 |
| USD/KWD | 0.3007 | 0.3017 | 0.3009 | 0.3008 | 0.3009 | -0.0001 | 05:14 |
| GBP/USD | 1.3884 | 1.3885 | 1.3910 | 1.3862 | 1.3908 | -0.0024 | 05:16 |
| USD/IRR | 42000.0000 | 42210.0000 | 42097.5000 | 42097.5000 | 42097.5000 | 0.0000 | 00:00 |
| USD/IDR | 14512.0000 | 14513.0000 | 14536.0000 | 14486.0000 | 14515.0000 | -1.0000 | 05:16 |
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Brent is expected to rise to $ 80 a barrel over the next six months
On Wednesday, the commodity research team at Goldman Sachs Bank (NYSE: GS) expected Brent price to rise to $ 80 a barrel over the next 6 months, with the reversal of restrictions related to the Coronavirus, lower interest rates and a weak dollar .
The bank said, "It is expected that the price of Brent crude will rise to $ 80 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude to $ 77 during the next six months ."
The bank added, "We expect the largest jump in demand for oil at all, an increase of 5.2 million barrels per day over the next six months," referring to the acceleration of vaccinations in Europe and the liberalization of latent demand for travel .
"The easing of international travel restrictions in May will lead to a recovery in demand for jet fuel by 1.5 million barrels per day, " he said.
The bank expects that "gold prices will recover at two thousand dollars an ounce over the next six months, and it is too early to compete with the formation of the yellow metal in demand for a safe haven," adding that "the two can exist together.
An American general directs criticism and accusations against former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki
I think this is in response to MAliki saying he has files and he will open them soon
The former US Central Command commander in the Middle East, General Joseph Votel, held the former prime minister responsible for the politicization of the Iraqi army and the fall of the city of Mosul to ISIS in 2014.
Votel said in a press statement, "The withdrawal of the United States from Iraq contributed to the birth of the" ISIS "organization and paved the way for the start of its atrocities.
Votel also blamed the former Prime Minister of Iraq, Nouri al-Maliki, for "the politicization of the Iraqi army, which led to an unequal fight with ISIS and the fall of Mosul in 2014."
He added, "The current US administration headed by Joe Biden maintains the current level of support, which I think is good, but we have to see the direction they are taking and address problems such as ISIS and Syria, because they are not just military problems."
He explained, "It must be addressed through diplomatic efforts and a political solution, for this is the only way in which you will have a final solution."
Masrour Barzani discusses with Zarif the implementation of the budget law and commitment to it
Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani discussed with Iranian Foreign Minister Muhammad Zarif the implementation of the budget law and the relationship between the region and the central government.
A statement by the region, which was received by (Baghdad today), stated that “the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Masrour Barzani, received today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Muhammad Javad Zarif,” indicating that “the meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani, and means of strengthening relations between the region were discussed. Kurdistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran on the basis of mutual respect and interest, and to discuss mechanisms for developing economic relations and trade exchange.
The statement added, "The meeting discussed relations between the Kurdistan Region and the federal government, as well as the importance of implementing the General Budget Law and adhering to it, as well as sending financial dues to the Kurdistan Regional Government by the federal government.
CBI Update: Just a note:
including $27,200,000. CASH
ISX Update: Shares Traded: not updated for todayValue Traded: not updated for today
4-27-2021 Newshound Guru Samson Article: "Iraq’s 2021 Budget Law Goes into Effect" Quotes: "Iraq’s federal Budget Law for the fiscal year 2021 will go into effect on Monday, April 26, according to an official document."; "It said appealing the articles of the 2021 Budget Law will not delay its implementation."
4-27-2021 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Where do we stand right now with the reinstatement? Everyone needs to know there is still a plan still in motion. The plan is multi-faceted and includes the increase in CBI reserves, the stabilization of the security, break off from Iranian and of course the project to delete the zeros. We know that any needed banking reforms, enough to bank with the international arena, have been completed so this is not the banking reforms that are needed.
4-27-2021 Intel Guru MarkZ [via PDK] There is a lot of conjecture that perhaps the delay was the explosion of the hospital in Iraq…I’m not really buying that and think we are right at the edge. Everyone is still in place…. I still believe we are looking at before May 1st. Just looking at everything going on around redemption cites…and people are staying in place and prepared to go at any moment...there is a reason for this…. So that is where we are…on the edge of our seats waiting for “any moment”...
4-27-2021 Intel Guru Frank26 The articles are backing up what we are sharing with you...they are going to start taking about the 3 zero notes - you saw that...it went on for about a week. They're going to start talking about the exchange rate - you saw that. My goodness it's been going on for three weeks now...then we told you they're going to start talking about the fact they need to change the exchange rate. That's where we've been at for I'd say 10 days...
4-27-2021 Newshound/Intel Guru RVAlready Hopefully, the exchanges are off and running before Friday.
4-27-2021 Intel Guru MarkZ [via PDK] I am still being told that from the start date we will have at least 10 days to set our appointments and at least 30 days to exchange. I have been told. If you are traveling you can call from anywhere to set your appointment. Just set your exchange apt in the zip code/area you wish to exchange in.
