WOTS WED AUG 3 22 Setting the date for Al-Sadr’s meeting with Al-Amiri
The “OPEC Plus” alliance is studying its strategy under American pressure
The countries of the Group of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and their allies in OPEC Plus will hold a meeting in Vienna on Wednesday to discuss their oil production strategy, under the watchful eye of US President Joe Biden, who recently called on Saudi Arabia to try to limit the rise in prices.
So far, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) led by Riyadh and its allies led by Moscow have resisted calls to raise production in order to stem energy-fueled inflation.
Month by month, the 23 member countries of the alliance contented themselves with a marginal increase in their production.
But the current deal is coming to an end. On paper, production is back to pre-COVID-19 levels.
In the spring of 2020, the group chose to keep millions of barrels of oil underground, to avoid flooding the market with crude that it was unable to absorb due to the collapse in demand.
These big cuts are now a thing of the past and it's time to decide on a new course.
After quick meetings in the past months, "there is a lot of uncertainty this time," said Craig Erlam, an analyst at Oanda Financial Group.
The technical discussions, which will be held via video link, are scheduled to begin at 13:00, Vienna time (11:00 GMT), before the ministerial meeting, which opens at 13:30.
Kingdom response
How will Saudi Arabia, which actually leads the coalition and is one of the few members who have reserves, respond to the request of the White House and various Western pressures?
Far from his statements about a "pariah" state after the assassination of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Joe Biden visited Saudi Arabia for the first time as US president in mid-July.
His goal was to persuade the kingdom to pump more oil to curb rising fuel prices.
Summing up the situation, Tamas Varga, an analyst at the PVM Energy group, said, "Riyadh and its allies are supposed to decide whether to agree to its request by significantly increasing their production or showing solidarity with Russia by keeping the same line."
Craig Erlam added that the meeting will reveal whether "the group remains united, how determined it is to rebalance the market and whether President Biden has any influence on the cartel."
French President Emmanuel Macron also entered the line by receiving Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last week.
After a meeting condemned by human rights defenders, Macron and Prince Mohammed bin Salman said they wanted to "intensify cooperation" to "mitigate the effects of (the war in Ukraine) in Europe, the Middle East and the world."
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But the recent relative decline in oil prices amid recession fears may prompt OPEC+ to be cautious.
The two global benchmarks traded around the $100 per barrel mark on Wednesday morning, far from the peak prices reached in early March, which was around $140.
At about 07:10 GMT, a barrel of Brent North Sea oil, the crude index in Europe, lost 0.50 percent to $ 100.04 a barrel, while its American counterpart, West Texas Intermediate, fell 0.57 percent to $ 93.88 a barrel.
The cartel is taking advantage of the current situation. Saudi Arabia recorded significant growth in the second quarter of 2022, supported by black gold.
Erlam believes that whatever decision is made, it "will likely have little impact" on the markets.
The alliance is having difficulty respecting the declared quotas due to protracted political crises or even a lack of investment and infrastructure maintenance during the pandemic.
Russian production has also fallen under the influence of Western sanctions linked to the invasion of Ukraine.
The coordinating framework asks: What does al-Sadr want? He must officially announce his demands
The coordinating framework confirmed, today, Wednesday, that the demands for which the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, issued his audience, are not known until now.
Representative of the framework, Rafiq al-Salihi, told (Baghdad Today), that "until this moment, we do not know what the demands of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, for which he took his supporters to the street, these demands must be officially announced."
Al-Salihi indicated that “the demands that Al-Sadr wants to achieve must be raised during the meeting with the political forces. partners in the political process.
The political scene has recently been suffering from a dangerous escalation between the political parties, especially between the forces of the coordination framework and the Sadrist movement, which may lead the country to an abyss, according to what observers see.
?Where is Nouri al-Maliki
Today, Wednesday, the State of Law coalition revealed the whereabouts of its leader, Nuri al-Maliki, after supporters of the Sadrist movement . entered the Green Zone and staged a sit-in there
The leader of the coalition, Fadel Mawat, told (Baghdad Today), "The leader of the State of Law coalition, Nuri al-Maliki, is still in his residence and office inside the ". Green Zone, and he did not leave the area after the Sadrist movement's sit-in
And Mowat said that "the news that al-Maliki left al-Khadra or traveled outside Iraq after supporters of the Sadrist movement entered the Green Zone and sat in it are ". inaccurate and aim to confuse public opinion and stir up sedition Supporters of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, stormed the Green Zone in protest against the candidacy of the coordination framework, .Muhammad Shia, for prime minister
Close to al-Maliki explains why he appeared armed in the Green Zone
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Hisham al-Rikabi, director of the office of the head of the State of Law coalition, Nuri al-Maliki, revealed the reasons for the latter's appearance carrying a weapon in the Green Zone in Baghdad.
Al-Rikabi explained in a press interview, the message behind the recent appearance of the head of the State of Law coalition in his office in the Green Zone carrying weapons, pointing out that he wanted the state and the government to rise and deliver security to the people.
He said: "When the state is unable to provide protection for every citizen or every official in the Iraqi state, whoever faces danger must be prepared, and when al-Maliki appeared with these clips, he wanted to send a message that the state and government must rise and deliver security to all his sons." The Iraqi people, and to obligate the other parties to order and law, and not to infringe on the rights of others."
Al-Rikabi confirmed that al-Maliki is still at his home and in his office in the Green Zone in Baghdad.
Regarding the role of the supreme religious authority in calming the situation, he pointed out that “the religious authority is always the safety valve for Iraq and for the Iraqi people. We respect everything that the religious authority proposes, and it intervenes when it feels that the situation has reached the point of danger to deliver advice to all political forces,” noting that “ The reference does not interfere in political affairs, but it provides guidance and advice to all Iraqi forces and elites.
Extensive interaction with her... Will Al-Kazemi's initiative end the political crisis?
A report by "Al-Sharq al-Awsat" newspaper sheds light on the moves that Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi is taking to resolve the political crisis and bring the parties together.
According to the report, which was followed by "Nass" (July 3, 2022), "Al-Kazemi's invitation is important, and it is matched by other invitations, but the important thing is not who sends the invitation, but who responds to it."
The report pointed out that "the international concern is based on the lack of any vision among the political leaders, as it is not known which direction they will take the country."
Below is the text of the report.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi is preparing to gather the Iraqi political parties around a national dialogue table with the aim of crossing the current crisis between the Sadrist movement and the Shiite coordination framework. According to private sources from Al-Kazemi's office; After the initiative he launched last Sunday received widespread support both internally and externally; Preparations are underway now with a view to preparing the ground for dialogue and how to arrange the procedures for that, despite the divergence of positions between the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, and the forces of the coordinating framework.
While the leader of the Wisdom Movement, Ammar al-Hakim, and Haider al-Abadi, head of the victory coalition and former Prime Minister, expressed their support for Al-Kazemi’s call, no official position was issued by Al-Sadr or by the so-called Minister of the Leader, Saleh Muhammad Al-Iraqi, who expresses Al-Sadr’s directions.
In a statement, Al-Kazemi called on the political forces "not to be drawn into accusations, the language of treason, and to set up hostility and hatred between the Brotherhood in the one country, and to sit at the table of a national dialogue, to reach a political solution to the current crisis, under the roof of Iraqi synergy, and the mechanisms of national dialogue."
Al-Kazemi stressed that "the time has come now to discuss the mechanisms for launching a reform project agreed upon by the various national parties, and I am sure that Iraq has enough rationality and courage to move forward with a national project that will bring the country out of its current crisis."
He continued, "The political forces must bear their national and legal responsibility, as the caretaker government has performed all its duties despite exceeding the time limit set by the constitutional timings to form a new government, which is a constitutional violation, and with all that, we were and are still ready to provide all assistance, To reach a solution formula satisfactory to all, and in a manner that preserves social peace, the stability of state institutions and the interests of the people.
In this context, Al-Hakim confirmed his support for Al-Kazemi’s initiative, saying in a statement: “We declare our support for what was stated in Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi’s statement regarding the recent events taking place in the country, in which we have adopted many of its provisions several times, to prevent the situation from slipping into what is not. Good consequences, especially with regard to the fact that the parties and partners of the Iraqi scene are sitting at a dialogue table that adopts a comprehensive national initiative that leads to ending the political blockage in the country.
The statement added: "We also support the demand of all demonstrators to adhere to peace, to respect and evacuate state institutions, to preserve public and private property, and to cooperate with security forces to maintain order."
turn; Al-Abadi said in a tweet: "I declare support for the contents of the brother's prime minister's statement on the current crisis," noting that the call for dialogue "consists with our initiative and our call for dialogue and agreement on a map for a solution to the current crisis."
Al-Abadi added: "I call on all parties to respond to it and start serious and honest dialogues in the service of the people and the state." While the issuance of support from prominent leaders in the “coordinating framework” (Al-Hakim and Al-Abadi) for Al-Kazemi’s call indicates the start of dealing with measures to resolve the crisis, the lack of signals from other leaders in the framework suggests, from the point of view of political observers, either the presence of Implicit authorization from the leaders of the framework for both al-Hakim and al-Abadi to deal with the initiative, or the existence of differences between the leaders of the framework, which was constantly denied.
Outside the framework, the Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, Muhammad Al-Halbousi, announced his support for Al-Kazemi's call, and said in a tweet Tuesday: We support the initiative of the Prime Minister to find a solution formula regarding the events taking place in the country.
Al-Halbousi stressed, "the importance of everyone sitting at the dialogue table and taking practical steps to resolve the current crisis, leading to parliamentary and local elections according to specific timelines."
Internationally, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his "concern" about the situation in Iraq, at the same time expressing his support for Al-Kazemi's initiative. Macron said in a tweet: "I am very concerned about the situation in Iraq. Calm and restraint must prevail," adding: "I join Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi in his appeal for dialogue and consultation in response to the aspirations of the Iraqis."
For his part, the British ambassador to Iraq expressed his concern about the course of the current crisis in Iraq. "I very much welcome the calls for dialogue and participation," he said in a tweet.
"I am concerned about the escalation of political tensions in Iraq," he said.
Hussein Allawi, adviser to the Iraqi Prime Minister, told Asharq Al-Awsat that Al-Kazemi's initiative "is very important in light of the political crisis in the country as a result of the political escalation that requires the Iraqi political forces to bear their historical responsibility on the one hand, and to maintain civil peace and public security after The entry of the protesters and demonstrators from the social and popular forces that raise slogans about the necessity of comprehensive reform of the state and its organs” on the other hand.
Allawi added: "The support that the initiative received and the support of the political forces to sit at one table for dialogue and discussion is a healthy condition so that the Iraqi political system searches for a way out of the political crisis," noting that "the Prime Minister will work on designing the dialogue initiative in consultation with the leaders of the political forces and the three presidencies." In order to support stability and civil peace, and to discuss the available options, demands, and the main points that will be the agenda for this dialogue.
He explained that "there are entitlements for everyone and in all fields and fields, which requires the leaders of the political forces to concede for the sake of Iraq and the Iraqi people in order to preserve the commonalities among all."
for his part; Independent Iraqi politician Izzat al-Shabandar confirmed to Asharq Al-Awsat that Al-Kazemi's initiative is a "step in the right direction."
As for the head of the Iraqi Consultative Council, Farhad Ala Al-Din, he confirmed to Asharq Al-Awsat that "Al-Kazemi's call is important, and it is matched by other invitations, but the important thing is not who sends the invitation, but who responds to it."
Regarding the reactions and concerns of the international community, Alaeddin says that "the international concern is based on the lack of any vision among the political leaders, as it is not known which direction they will take the country."
He pointed out that "what is happening on the Iraqi arena is not beneficial to Iraq or the war against ISIS, and it harms international and regional interests, and for this reason the international community wants cooperation and dialogue rather than rivalry."
The Sadrists move their sit-in to the vicinity of the Iraqi parliament, and the coordinating framework accuses the government of
The coordination framework, which brings together the Shiite political forces, except for the Sadrist movement, confirmed today, Wednesday, its adherence to the nomination of Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani for the position of Prime Minister in the next federal government, and that there is no intention among the leaders of the framework to change it.
Fadel Mawat, a leader in the State of Law coalition affiliated with the framework, told Shafaq News Agency, "The coordinating framework forces are not thinking of changing their candidate, Muhammad Shia'a Al-Sudani, and this matter has not been completely discussed among the leaders of the framework until now."
He believed that "the problem of the Sadrist movement, is not with the personality nominated for prime minister, but rather the problem with the coordination framework as a whole, even if another figure was presented to the movement's rejection," adding that for this reason, the Shiite framework "will not change its candidate for prime minister, Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, and he is still insisting on him." Despite the demonstrations and sit-ins by supporters of the Sadrist movement.
The political scene in Iraq has undergone serious developments since supporters of the Sadrist movement led by prominent Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr stormed the parliament building in the fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad, and protested against the nomination of the coordination framework, Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, for the position of Prime Minister for the next federal government.
On Monday, demonstrations against the Sadrist movement took place near the suspension bridge leading to the Green Zone by the Coordination Framework's audience, after an invitation from the "Organizing Committee to Support Legitimacy and Preserve State Institutions."
The Sadrist bloc had obtained the highest votes in the early legislative elections that took place in October of 2021, but the efforts of the leader of the current failed to form the new federal government due to the Shiite coordination framework standing in its way by obtaining a fatwa from the Federal Court with the so-called blocking third in a contract The session for electing the President of the Republic, which paves the way for naming the Prime Minister.
The three-way alliance between the Kurdistan Democratic Party led by Masoud Barzani, the Sovereignty Alliance headed by Khamis al-Khanjar, and the Sadrist movement led by Muqtada al-Sadr was broken following the resignation of the Sadrist bloc's deputies, and the movement's withdrawal from the political process by order of al-Sadr.
The political scene is living in a crisis situation and a dead end unprecedented in the history of Iraq, as more than 300 days have passed since the early elections without being able to form a new government in the country, and the survival of the caretaker government headed by Mustafa Al-Kazemi.
On the tenth of last October, Iraq held early legislative elections to get out of a political crisis that swept the country after large demonstrations in the central and southern regions in 2019 in protest against the widespread unemployment in society, the spread of financial and administrative corruption in government departments and institutions, and the deteriorating reality The service and the livelihood, which prompted the former prime minister, Adel Abdul-Mahdi, to resign under popular pressure.
As soon as the preliminary results of the elections were announced, the voices of political forces and actors rose in their rejection of losing many seats, accusing them of major fraud in the ballot, which was denied by the executive and judicial authorities, at a time when the United Nations and international organizations praised the integrity of the electoral process.
UNAMI welcomes inclusive national dialogue, warns against 'paying the price'
A UNAMI statement said: "In recent months and weeks, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq has consistently called for dialogue as the most effective way out of the protracted political crisis."
"A meaningful dialogue between all Iraqi parties is now more urgent than ever, as recent events have demonstrated the danger of a rapid escalation in this tense political climate. While the parties stress the importance of democratic fundamentals such as constitutional compliance and respect for state institutions, these matters go largely unnoticed," she said. growing. Their failure to move forward has had a clear negative impact on public confidence."
"No party or group can claim that the crisis does not enter them or affect them. The need to find solutions through inclusive dialogue is clear. In its absence, the state of Iraq will continue to be dominated by competing interests, leading to more instability with the people paying the price," UNAMI added. Such a scenario is simply intolerable. In this context, UNAMI welcomes recent calls for a national dialogue and commends the expressions of support across the political spectrum. We appeal to all actors to commit, actively participate and agree on solutions without delay."
And she pointed out that, "Moreover, the transition from words to deeds will now prove necessary. Iraq cannot go for another national dialogue in vain. Iraqis do not need constant conflicts or confrontations over power. They need solutions, and a commitment to implement them, to get their country out of its political crisis.
She emphasized that "Iraq faces a wide list of outstanding internal issues: it is in dire need of economic reform, effective public service delivery, as well as a federal budget - to name a few. Hence, it is time for political stakeholders to assume their responsibilities and act In the national interest, the United Nations stands, as always, ready to support and assist
Deputy For Law: Current Indicators Indicate That A Political Solution Is Coming
The State of Law coalition's deputy, Aref Al-Hamami, considered, on Wednesday, that the calls to dissolve the Iraqi parliament are a stinging of the political process, indicating that the indications are that the solution is coming.
Al-Hamami said in a statement to "Information", that "indications confirm that the solution is coming through internal and external calls for resorting to dialogue between the framework and the current, while putting forward several proposals and ideas that will put everyone before thinking about the interests of the Iraqi citizen."
He added that "there are some propositions that cannot be achieved at the present time, on top of which is the idea of dissolving parliament, because dissolving parliament with its first complaints is an end to the political process due to the lack of legal justifications for dissolving it."
Al-Hamami explained, "The optimal solution, which is agreed upon by most political forces, is to form the government and in a manner that is compatible with the political situation and satisfactory to all parties, and then elections are determined, the commission is appointed and a new election law is put in place."
The US ambassador clarifies the possibility of her country's intervention in the current Iraqi crisis - urgent
US Ambassador: The United States will not interfere in the choice of the Iraqi people, and that it belongs to the Iraqis alone
Al-Amiri and Al-Kazemi are at one table to discuss these files - urgent
Al-Amiri receives Al-Kazemi to discuss ways to get out of the current crisis
The President of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Mr. Hadi Al-Amiri, received in his office in Baghdad today, Wednesday, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi to discuss the political crisis in the country.
The two sides discussed the latest developments in the political situation and finding ways to get out of the current crisis and reach logical solutions that satisfy all parties.
The President of the Republic during his meeting with Plasschaert: The national interest must
The President of the Republic, Barham Salih, received, today, Wednesday, at the Peace Palace in Baghdad, the representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Mrs. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert.
A statement by the Presidency of the Republic stated, in a statement received by the National News Center, that “during the meeting, they discussed political developments in the country, ways to exit from the current crisis, ensure security and stability in the country, and secure dialogue and convergence among all to find effective solutions that achieve the aspirations of citizens.” .
And he continued, "President Saleh stressed that the conditions in the country require a commitment to calm and to engage in an honest and careful dialogue that deals with the political situation in order to reach a clear-cut roadmap, based on giving priority to the supreme national interest, reassuring citizens, consolidating civil and social peace, and fortifying the country."
For her part, Ms. Plasschaert affirmed the support and support of the United Nations mission for dialogue between all parties and access to paths that secure the protection of security and stability and meet the requirements of the Iraqis.
Saleh and Al-Kazemi call for a "careful dialogue" that lays out a road map for resolving the crisis
The Presidents of the Republic, Barham Salih, and Ministers Mustafa Al-Kazemi stressed, on Wednesday, the need for calm and to rely on a careful and responsible dialogue that discusses the crisis and sets a clear road map and solutions that protect the country's supreme national interest.
This came during Saleh's reception to Al-Kazemi at Al-Salam Palace in the center of the capital, Baghdad, according to a statement received by Shafaq News Agency.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed "the general situation in the country and recent political developments, where the importance of ensuring security and stability, commitment to calm and reliance on a careful and responsible dialogue that discusses the crisis and sets a clear roadmap and solutions that protect the supreme national interest, reassure citizens and achieve their interests and aspirations."
Saleh and Al-Kazemi stressed the importance of "all joining forces, uniting the national ranks, strengthening the internal front, and preventing any escalation exploited by those intruders in the country and its people, vigilance and caution against the attempts of terrorist remnants to destabilize security and stability, and support the heroic security services to carry out their duties to the fullest."
The political scene in Iraq has undergone serious developments since supporters of the Sadrist movement led by prominent Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr stormed the parliament building in the fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad, and protested against the nomination of the coordination framework, Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, for the position of Prime Minister for the next federal government.
On Monday, demonstrations against the Sadrist movement took place near the suspension bridge leading to the Green Zone by the Coordination Framework's audience, after an invitation from the "Organizing Committee to Support Legitimacy and Preserve State Institutions."
The Sadrist bloc had obtained the highest votes in the early legislative elections that took place in October of 2021, but the efforts of the leader of the current failed to form the new federal government due to the Shiite coordination framework standing in its way by obtaining a fatwa from the Federal Court with the so-called blocking third in a contract The session for electing the President of the Republic, which paves the way for naming the Prime Minister.
The three-way alliance between the Kurdistan Democratic Party led by Masoud Barzani, the Sovereignty Alliance headed by Khamis al-Khanjar, and the Sadrist movement led by Muqtada al-Sadr was broken following the resignation of the Sadrist bloc's deputies, and the movement's withdrawal from the political process by order of al-Sadr.
The political scene is living in a crisis situation and a dead end unprecedented in the history of Iraq, as more than 300 days have passed since the early elections without being able to form a new government in the country, and the survival of the caretaker government headed by Mustafa Al-Kazemi.
On the tenth of last October, Iraq held early legislative elections to get out of a political crisis that swept the country after large demonstrations in the central and southern regions in 2019 in protest against the widespread unemployment in society, the spread of financial and administrative corruption in government departments and institutions, and the deteriorating reality The service and the livelihood, which prompted the former prime minister, Adel Abdul-Mahdi, to resign under popular pressure.
As soon as the preliminary results of the elections were announced, the voices of forces and political actors rose in their rejection of losing many seats, accusing them of major fraud in the ballot, which was denied by the executive and judicial authorities, at a time when the United Nations and international organizations praised the integrity of the electoral process.
The framework authorizes Al-Amiri to negotiate with Al-Sadr
A source said today, Wednesday, that the coordination framework authorized the head of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Hadi Al-Amiri, to negotiate with the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada Al-Sadr.
The source told Earth News that "the leaders of the coordination framework decided to authorize the head of the Fatah Alliance Hadi al-Amiri to negotiate with the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, and to agree to any decision taken by al-Amiri."
The source added, "The dialogue between Al-Amiri and Al-Sadr may start during the next two days, and there are efforts to open channels of dialogue between the two parties.
Parliamentary: Corruption And Courtesies Are The Reason For Not Implementing The Petrodollar Law
Representative of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Suhaila Al-Sultani, confirmed, on Tuesday, that corruption and courtesies were the reason for not adopting the petro-dollar law on continuous financial support to the oil-producing governorates.
Al-Sultani said in an interview with "Information" that "the southern governorates are the most dependent on Iraq's oil exports, but they still suffer from a lack of services, dilapidated infrastructure and many other crises."
She added, "The petrodollar law has not been properly applied by the Iraqi government, and it continues to deprive the southern provinces of the law that will increase additional revenues outside the general budget."
And she continued, "The next government will work to impose work on the petrodollar law and leave courtesies in sending oil revenues to some provinces, including Erbil."
The purpose of the petrodollar law was to finance the oil governorates with continuous funds and outside the budget allocations to support their development projects and build the infrastructure needed by the governorate, and it was included in the 2010 budget, according to which the Ministry of Finance commits to allocating $5 for each barrel produced or refined in the oil governorates, later It was amended to 5% of the price of a barrel, to be paid to the oil-producing governorates, but it has not been implemented or implemented so far by the Ministry of Finance, citing the financial deficit.
Hammam Hammoudi hosts an “important” meeting of the leaders of the framework this evening
An informed source said, today, Wednesday, that the leaders of the coordination framework will hold a meeting, this evening, at the home of the leader of the Islamic .Supreme Council, Hammam Hammoudi
The source told (Baghdad Today), that "the meeting is to discuss the latest political developments and efforts to open channels of dialogue and communication with the ".Sadrist movement Today, Wednesday, the Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, discussed with the head of . the Al-Fateh Alliance, Hadi Al-Amiri, ways to get out of the current crisis
A statement from Al-Amiri's office, received by (Baghdad today), stated that the latter "received in his office in Baghdad today, Al-Kazemi to discuss the political crisis ." in the country
The statement added, "The meeting discussed the latest developments in the political situation and finding ways to get out of the current crisis and reach logical ." solutions that satisfy all parties Supporters of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, are protesting .against the framework's nomination of Muhammad Shia for prime minister
The political chess championship kicks off... Al-Sadr moves his minister and the tire confronts him at Al-Amri Castle - Urgent
Attention is directed to tenderness in Najaf, with expectations of the launch of political negotiations between the coordination framework and the Sadrist movement, for data to circulate .regarding support for the reconciliation steps called for by Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi Where the leader of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Hadi Al-Amiri, announced in a statement his support for Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi's proposal to resolve the crisis and start negotiations .between the two parties
In reports, the framework is now studying the dissolution of parliament and heading to an agreement on a date for new elections, as a solution to exit the current crisis through a .settlement with neither winner nor loser, and avoiding Saddam in the street
Today, Wednesday, the leaders of the coordination framework authorized Hadi al-Amiri to negotiate With the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, and agreeing to any -decision taken by al-Amiri.
A well informed source in the coordination framework told (Baghdad Today), "The dialogue between al- ".Amiri and al-Sadr may start within the next two days
An informed source announced, today, Wednesday, that the leaders of the coordination framework will hold a meeting, this evening, at the home of the leader of the Islamic Supreme .Council, Hammam Hammoudi
Today, Wednesday, the Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, discussed with the head of the Al-Fateh alliance Hadi Al Amiri, ways o get out of the current crisis.
In addition, the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Subhi Al-Mandalawi, described, on Wednesday, the position of the Sadrist movement towards calls for political dialogue as vague .and ambiguous, indicating that the framework is more clear towards dialogue
The Sadrist movement requires a "real guarantor" to accept negotiations with al-Amiri, and the latter "knocking on the door of al-Hananah" within two days
A source in the Sadrist movement led by Muqtada al-Sadr said, on Wednesday, that authorizing the coordination framework of the leader of the Al-Fateh Alliance Hadi Al-Amiri to negotiate with Al-Sadr does not mean the latter's acceptance of this without presenting a "real guarantor", at a time when the Al-Amiri alliance indicated that the latter would knock on the door Al-Hanana "Sadr headquarters" during the next two days.
Supporters of the Sadrist movement are holding a sit-in for the fifth day in a row in large parts of the Green Zone, starting from the House of Representatives building to the Grand Celebrations Square.
Earlier today, an informed source in the coordination framework revealed, to Shafaq News Agency, that the leaders of the framework authorized the leader of the Al-Fateh Alliance, the Secretary-General of the "Badr" Organization, Hadi al-Amiri, to negotiate with the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, to get out of the current political crisis in Iraq.
In the context, a source in the Sadrist movement told Shafak News Agency, "Al-Amiri was basically authorized in the name of the framework to negotiate with the leader of the Sadrist movement Muqtada al-Sadr, and all previous negotiations and dialogues failed due to the intransigence of some parties to form a consensual government similar to previous governments."
And he added, "If Al-Sadr accepts the dialogue with Al-Amiri, the latter must present a guarantor to ensure that the framework, or whoever Al-Amiri represents, abides by the paragraphs and controls that Al-Sadr alluded to, and which may be announced explicitly in the coming days."
The source pointed out that "Al-Sadr is the one who determines the identity of the guarantor if he accepts negotiations, especially since he obtained a broad popular mandate to take the decision that meets the aspirations of the people in forming a national government that meets the needs of the citizen," he said.
In addition, the leader of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Ali Hussein Obaid Al-Fatlawi, told Shafaq News Agency, "The authorization of the leader of the Al-Fateh Alliance Hadi Al-Amiri has not yet acquired the official status and is still within the corridors of the inter-dialogues of the framework forces, which in turn formed negotiating committees with various other political forces to reach understandings in government formation.
He explained, "A public meeting with Al-Sadr has not taken place yet, but it is certain that the door of Al-Hanana will be knocked over the next two days to end the crisis."
Al-Fatlawi called on the Sadrist bloc to "show flexibility to soften the atmosphere and end the dispute and political stalemate to reach understandings that meet the interests of all Iraqis."
The leaders of the coordination framework are scheduled to hold a meeting, this evening, Wednesday, at the home of the leader of the Islamic Supreme Council, Hammam Hammoudi, to discuss the latest political developments and efforts to open channels of dialogue and communication with the Sadrist movement.
Al-Kazemi had put forward an initiative to solve the current political crisis in the country, and Al-Amiri also put forward an initiative, but it faced approval on “hard” conditions by the Sadrists.
The political chess championship kicks off... Al-Sadr moves his minister and the tire confronts him at Al-Amri Castle - Urgent
Attention is directed to tenderness in Najaf, with expectations of the launch of political negotiations between the coordination framework and the Sadrist movement, for data to circulate .regarding support for the reconciliation steps called for by Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi Where the leader of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Hadi Al-Amiri, announced in a statement his support for Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi's proposal to resolve the crisis and start negotiations .between the two parties
In reports, the framework is now studying the dissolution of parliament and heading to an agreement on a date for new elections, as a solution to exit the current crisis through a .settlement with neither winner nor loser, and avoiding Saddam in the street
Today, Wednesday, the leaders of the coordination framework authorized Hadi al-Amiri to negotiate With the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, and agreeing to any -decision taken by al-Amiri.
A well informed source in the coordination framework told (Baghdad Today), "The dialogue between al- ".Amiri and al-Sadr may start within the next two days
An informed source announced, today, Wednesday, that the leaders of the coordination framework will hold a meeting, this evening, at the home of the leader of the Islamic Supreme .Council, Hammam Hammoudi
Today, Wednesday, the Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, discussed with the head of the Al-Fateh alliance Hadi Al Amiri, ways o get out of the current crisis.
In addition, the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Subhi Al-Mandalawi, described, on Wednesday, the position of the Sadrist movement towards calls for political dialogue as vague .and ambiguous, indicating that the framework is more clear towards dialogue
The Sadrist movement requires a "real guarantor" to accept negotiations with al-Amiri, and the latter "knocking on the door of al-Hananah" within two days
A source in the Sadrist movement led by Muqtada al-Sadr said, on Wednesday, that authorizing the coordination framework of the leader of the Al-Fateh Alliance Hadi Al-Amiri to negotiate with Al-Sadr does not mean the latter's acceptance of this without presenting a "real guarantor", at a time when the Al-Amiri alliance indicated that the latter would knock on the door Al-Hanana "Sadr headquarters" during the next two days.
Supporters of the Sadrist movement are holding a sit-in for the fifth day in a row in large parts of the Green Zone, starting from the House of Representatives building to the Grand Celebrations Square.
Earlier today, an informed source in the coordination framework revealed, to Shafaq News Agency, that the leaders of the framework authorized the leader of the Al-Fateh Alliance, the Secretary-General of the "Badr" Organization, Hadi al-Amiri, to negotiate with the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, to get out of the current political crisis in Iraq.
In the context, a source in the Sadrist movement told Shafak News Agency, "Al-Amiri was basically authorized in the name of the framework to negotiate with the leader of the Sadrist movement Muqtada al-Sadr, and all previous negotiations and dialogues failed due to the intransigence of some parties to form a consensual government similar to previous governments."
And he added, "If Al-Sadr accepts the dialogue with Al-Amiri, the latter must present a guarantor to ensure that the framework, or whoever Al-Amiri represents, abides by the paragraphs and controls that Al-Sadr alluded to, and which may be announced explicitly in the coming days."
The source pointed out that "Al-Sadr is the one who determines the identity of the guarantor if he accepts negotiations, especially since he obtained a broad popular mandate to take the decision that meets the aspirations of the people in forming a national government that meets the needs of the citizen," he said.
In addition, the leader of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Ali Hussein Obaid Al-Fatlawi, told Shafaq News Agency, "The authorization of the leader of the Al-Fateh Alliance Hadi Al-Amiri has not yet acquired the official status and is still within the corridors of the inter-dialogues of the framework forces, which in turn formed negotiating committees with various other political forces to reach understandings in government formation.
He explained, "A public meeting with Al-Sadr has not taken place yet, but it is certain that the door of Al-Hanana will be knocked over the next two days to end the crisis."
Al-Fatlawi called on the Sadrist bloc to "show flexibility to soften the atmosphere and end the dispute and political stalemate to reach understandings that meet the interests of all Iraqis."
The leaders of the coordination framework are scheduled to hold a meeting, this evening, Wednesday, at the home of the leader of the Islamic Supreme Council, Hammam Hammoudi, to discuss the latest political developments and efforts to open channels of dialogue and communication with the Sadrist movement.
Al-Kazemi had put forward an initiative to solve the current political crisis in the country, and Al-Amiri also put forward an initiative, but it faced approval on “hard” conditions by the Sadrists.
11 Iraqi political parties call for the dissolution of parliament and the formation of a new government
Today, Tuesday, Iraqi political forces called "change" raised several demands and called on the United Nations to support them, including the dissolution of the House of Representatives and the formation of a new government, revealing their intention to establish an inclusive national conference.
These forces included "the Iraqi Communist Party, the National House, the Social Democratic Movement, the Iraqi Nation Party, the Nazil Take My Right Movement, the Faili Movement, the Iraqi House, the Wa'ad Party, the Sons of Two Rivers Party, the Consultative Council, and the Tishreen Democratic Movement."
The forces said in a statement read by the leaders of those parties, in a joint press conference, seen by Shafak News Agency, "10 months have passed since the October 2021 elections, and the influential political blocs have not been able to address the deepening political crisis for years, and even insist on the approach of sectarian quotas. ethnicity, and a conflict of narrow interests.
She added that "this led to the Parliament's inability to perform its constitutional duties, and the continuation of the state of political obstruction, whose negative effects were reflected on all of our people, and now threatens societal peace."
He continued, "In light of the current political and field developments, the forces of democratic change met today, Tuesday, and discussed the course of the escalating events, and affirmed their firm position on the process of comprehensive change, by peaceful means, that leads to building a civil and democratic state based on citizenship and social justice." The "forces of change" stressed that "they were not and will not be part of any conflicts that do not serve the interests and aspirations of the Iraqis."
She added that out of concern for the path of democratic construction, we call for the dissolution of the current parliament, and for the President of the Republic, independent representatives and national forces to press for this.
It also called for "the formation of a government that enjoys political and popular approval, and whose mission will be to initiate practical steps on the path of change, including holding the killers of the demonstrators accountable, revealing the fate of the disappeared activists, moving major corruption files and bringing the corrupt to justice."
The Forces for Change stressed that one of the duties of this government is also "to take concrete measures to confine arms to the state, and to benefit from the financial surplus to improve the lives of Iraqis."
She stressed that "the government takes it upon itself to work to ensure the fulfillment of the requirements for holding fair and impartial elections, under UN supervision, including: the application of the parties' law, to prevent corrupt parties and parties with armed arms from participating in the electoral process, and to ensure the independence of the High Electoral Commission."
These forces called on the United Nations Mission in Iraq to support the aspirations of the Iraqis to achieve a real democratic political system of government, and to sponsor the dialogues of its national political forces.
And the statement continued, "In this sensitive circumstance, we believe that the peaceful change project requires concrete measures, foremost of which is a review of the interpretations of the Federal Court, regarding (the largest bloc) and the quorum of the presidential election session, and the violation of constitutional timings."
In order to achieve this, the forces’ statement says, “We sincerely call on all forces, parties, national figures, popular protest movements, unions, unions, organizations and social actors, to unite efforts and work to preserve the path of peaceful change that responds to the aspirations of our people, in a stable homeland. and flourishing.”
"We are in the process of preparing for a comprehensive national conference, in order to form a national front for the forces of change," he stressed.
The circle of interaction expands.. Lebanon joins the supporters of the Al-Kazemi initiative and sends a message to the Iraqis
The Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, Nabih Berri, sent a message to the Iraqi people, through the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi.
In the letter, Nabih Berri said: "To the brotherly Iraqi people, through the honorable Prime Minister of Iraq, Mr. Mustafa Al-Kazemi... It gives me pleasure, in my personal name, on behalf of the Lebanese Parliament, and on behalf of the Lebanese, to express to you our absolute support and support for the national initiative that you launched aimed at convening a dialogue table patriotism to reach a political solution to the political crisis afflicting brotherly Iraq under the roof of solidarity and brotherhood in the homeland and citizenship.
Berri added: "I, to the extent that I have been, and still will, continue to call upon all the Lebanese, regardless of their different affiliations, differences, and spiritual and political orientations, to dialogue as the only way to settle all internal contentious issues under the roof of unity and the constitution and convergence on an equal word, and to the same extent and from the position of brotherhood that Iraq embodies the government and people. And rational religious references for Lebanon and the Lebanese people, in support, support, and peace of mind for its wounds and in support of its causes on the day of the victory of the protagonist.
And he added: "Beside you, I appeal to the brotherly Iraqi people and all their leaders and national, national and spiritual components, especially members of the one team, to respond quickly to the call of reason and the kind word and to respond to the invitation to participate in the dialogue table that is inevitable to keep Iraq strong for all Iraqis and for all Arabs.. Iraq is pivotal in Creating and building trust between Arab and Islamic neighboring countries.
Berri concluded his message: "Mr. President, in conclusion, I ask God Almighty to the Iraqi people for continued security and stability, and to you success in this initiative and in leading Iraq towards greater strength and power, and God is the Guardian of success.
The Minister of Culture calls for strengthening the partnership between Baghdad and Washington
Al-Rafidain agrees to open a branch in Kurdistan to cover the population with loans and advances
On Wednesday, a member of the Iraqi parliament from the province of Sulaymaniyah, Briar Rashid, announced the approval of Al-Rafidain Bank to open a branch in the Kurdistan region to include the population in the loans and advances it grants to all Iraqi citizens.
Rashid said, in a press conference held after a meeting with the Sulaymaniyah Chamber of Commerce: "We congratulate the Sulaymaniyah Chamber of Commerce and Industry for being classified as the most active chamber of commerce in Iraq and for receiving an honorary award."
He pointed out that the Chamber worked hard to create job opportunities for young people in the public and private sectors, through the establishment of industrial zones, and it is very important to provide electricity to these areas.
The deputy also went on to say, that it is very important to launch industrial and housing loans in the Kurdistan Region, adding, "We spoke with the Rafidain Bank and they agreed to open a branch in the Kurdistan Region to provide industrial and housing loans to citizens in Kurdistan, like the rest of the citizens in the center and south of the country
A new statement by the Iraqi government regarding the fate of the 2022 budget and changing the dollar exchange rate
The technical advisor to the Prime Minister, Haitham Al-Jubouri, ruled out, on Wednesday, approving the 2022 budget during the current year, while he talked about the fate of confirming contracts and appointing health and medical professionals and holders of higher degrees, in the .absence of the budget
Al-Jubouri said in a statement to the official agency that "the revenues generated by the rise in oil prices are temporary and cannot be relied upon in drawing up long-term economic plans, as they fall within the ebb and flow during the current time, which depends on global demand and ".supply
He added, "Real stability lies within non-oil revenues, as they are fixed and can be controlled according to internal legislation and have nothing to do with international prices, which represent collection, improving the tax base and what the state obtains from customs, in addition to encouraging investment," noting that "these things can It creates economic stability in the ”.country and an increase in the revenues generated
He added, "Oil revenues have actually increased and can be invested in some development ".projects, but they cannot be relied upon for long
With regard to approving the budget law and decreasing the exchange rate, Al-Jubouri stressed that “the federal budget for 2022 is difficult to decide during the current year,” explaining that “the establishment of contracts for those who have actual service for two years and the appointment of health and medical professionals for cadres covered by the medical gradation and .holders of higher degrees are available until Even if the budget is not approved
He pointed out that "the provision of job grades absolutely is a matter that needs and depends ".on approving the budget and providing sufficient financial liquidity to provide these degrees
He pointed out that "the government does not have any direction to reduce the exchange rate of ".the dollar against the Iraqi dinar
A word is expected for Al-Sadr in conjunction with the meeting of the executive framework with all its leaders
word is expected for Al-Sadr in conjunction with the meeting of the executive framework with all its leaders today Al-Sadr's Minister Salih Muhammad Al-Iraqi published a picture of the platform of an upcoming speech by the movement's leader Muqtada Al-Sadr in Najaf, at a time when the leaders of the coordination framework were holding a meeting at the home of Hammam .Hammoudi to discuss the repercussions
According to the correspondent of (Baghdad Today), the audience of the movement is awaiting the instructions in the word, especially with Al-Sadr's refraining from recording a video over the past days related to the demonstrations and only publishing tweets related to .the instructions In addition, the house of the President of the Islamic Supreme Council, Hammam Hammoudi, is witnessing a meeting of the leaders of the coordination framework in order to discuss the official announcement to accept Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi’s initiative to .calm the situation between the framework and the current
The recommendation of the religious authority in Najaf on respecting the will of the Iraqis in defining the political system
This is Sistani's voice to the people there is a video but it's in Arabic
The religious authority in Najaf recommended respecting the will of the Iraqis .in defining the political system, warning against imposing wills
The representative of the religious authority, Ahmed Al-Safi, said in a previous speech during Friday prayers, which was followed by (Baghdad Today), that “respect for the will of Iraqis in determining the political and administrative system of their country through holding a general referendum on the constitution and periodic elections for the House of Representatives is the principle that the reference has ."committed and affirmed since the change pre order
He added that "the reference stresses that reform, even if it is an inevitable necessity, as it has been talked about more than once, must be carried out by the people of all stripes and colors from the farthest corners of the country. That ".imposes his opinion on them
Iraq is the focus of American bets
When we classify the sudden Sadrist movement as a leap, on the basis that it is the step that al-Sadr, who is holding on to the two corners, crosses: the corner of the religious heritage and the calamities and executions that befell this heritage, and the corner of the political heritage that was achieved after an impressive victory for the Sadrists in the parliamentary elections. This leap came after anger at the insult inflicted on him by former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, a politician wrapped in support of the Iranian regime, reached the point of uttering what ignited anger in the Sadrist psyche.
And before the outrage that followed the jump, Muqtada had a stance from al-Maliki that he expressed verbally. We remember in particular the phrases he said at a press conference held on Thursday, April 3, 2014 in Najaf, which, if classification is permissible, were the first shot at launching the “marathon” of competition between Al-Sadr, who is open to all forces, as well as to the Arab environment, and between Al-Maliki, who is strong with the Iranian regime. who directed his militia organizations to rally around al-Maliki, to the exclusion of other pastoralists.
Among what Mr. Muqtada said at that conference and the explanation of the reasons and his proof of Ashura, which was not similar to a leap before: “I am still far from politics because, except for the faithful, it is a child operation and I am not a child, and I have withdrawn from what is wrong. But if something calls for the calendar and there is an interest, I will intervene, and now I do not speak of religious, national and Islamic motivations....” He also said: "The election vote is coming, and I am sure that the dictator's voice will not succeed. It is the people who will win, not the third term of al-Maliki or any other. I would like to give advice to brother al-Maliki, if he thinks that he has served Iraq, let him rest for four years...».
This assessment on the part of al-Sadr eight years ago for al-Maliki was produced in light of political arrangements, including the return of al-Maliki as a force, through Muhammad Shia al-Sudani as prime minister to succeed Mustafa al-Kazemi’s government, the gradual anger that produced after the recording, which included expressions that were considered insulting and hostile in the eyes of the Sadrists, who, once Their master fired the horn until they were in the goodness of Muqtada al-Sadr's assessment of the situation. They performed the Friday prayer, not a prayer of its size and the feelings of the worshipers before.
But the Maliki reading of the step did not take the measure of intimidation, and the dealings of al-Maliki and those around him and behind him with the issue of the Sudanese presidency remained, similar to what happened in Lebanon, known as the impasse of media minister George Qardahi. Just as the impasse was the result of a recorded speech by Qardahi, the Iraqi predicament was related to the recorded speech of Al-Maliki, who embraces the project to restore the matter through the presidency of Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, noting that the latter is fully qualified for government work, as prime minister as well as the competence of George Qardahi as minister of information. But it is hatred and loyalties that turn hopes into setbacks.
Although the actions are by intentions, and in the ability to achieve, and not in the labels, the frequency of the phrase of the Sudanese president as the head of the Iraqi government and the repetition of the phrase as headlines in newspapers or on the air, and through news bulletins on satellite channels such as “The Sudanese president approves the budget of Iraq,” or “The Sudanese president talks With the Iranian president to control the militias’ movement in Iraq”… And many others will embarrass the prime minister himself, and his Iraqi people, who, before they get used to the matter, will be confused whether the saying is their president or the president of Sudan.
The observation on our part may seem to a degree of roughness, but the reality of the situation dictates that.
It remains in the matter of Al Wathba Al-Sadr, if it reaches the last stages, that it will go down in history side by side. If the pages differ, with the Bolshevik Revolution and the French Revolution, they record the precedent of enduring the Iraqi summer exodus; Where the temperature reaches fifty degrees. Had it not been for the storming of the Parliament building and its settlement while the air conditioners were working, which alleviated the intense heat on the intruders, there would have been fainting by thousands and perhaps more than fainting.
While waiting for more margins and thunderbolt surprises in the Iraqi scene, it seems that US President Biden does not take into account that what is happening is the product of the American war on Iraq, and then the abolition of his army and its occupation, leaving him beset by American stakes and betting players and manipulators.
This is the fate of Iraq, angry and angry with him and angry with him.
The US National Guard is conducting military exercises to deploy large forces in Iraq as part of a secret mission
Today, Wednesday, an American website revealed the intention of the US Department of Defense, the Pentagon, to deploy members of the Indiana National Guard in Iraq to defend the coalition forces, indicating that the force is conducting secret exercises before its unique .deployment in Iraq According to the report of the "14 news " website , which was translated by (Baghdad Today), "300 soldiers from the 163rd Field Artillery Battalion of Evansville will be included in ".these important efforts This is the first time that the National Guard has been deployed since 2008, providing a rare" .opportunity for them," the report noted None of these soldiers could have done without their families, they've supported them so" .much," said Capt. Ernie Griffin
We know that soldiers volunteer and want to be part of this organization with the soldiers" who serve, but the families are left behind, and so, we know that the community will support ".our soldiers, we will also support the families that are left behind The report pointed out that "over the next few months, the 300 soldiers will receive training ".to prepare for deployment to Iraq
He pointed out that "the timetable for the deployment in Iraq of the soldiers is considered ".secret, even if it is disclosed
Al-Amiri: We support holding early elections called for by Al-Sadr - Urgent
The head of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Hadi al-Amiri, announced his position on the call of the leader .of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, to hold early elections Al-Amiri said in a press statement reported by his media office, "We support holding early elections called for by His Eminence Muqtada al-Sadr, especially since the previous elections were marred by many suspicions and objections. It is fair and transparent that restores citizens' ".confidence in the political process
The leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, demanded, on Wednesday, the dissolution of parliament and the holding of early elections, while at the same time he called on the .protesters to continue their sit-in
Setting the date for Al-Sadr’s meeting with Al-Amiri by means of a religious reference
The leader of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Mahmoud Al-Hayani, revealed, on Thursday, the date of the meeting of the leaders of the Sadr movement Muqtada Al-Sadr and the Al-Fateh Alliance Hadi Al-Amiri, indicating that one of the religious references will be a mediator in the .meeting Al-Hayani said in a televised statement, which was followed by (Baghdad Today), that "the date for the meeting of the leaders of the Sadr movement, Muqtada al-Sadr and the Fatah ".Alliance, Hadi al-Amiri, will be within the next few days
Al-Hayani added that "the religious authority, Hussein al-Sadr, is currently mediating to ".arrange the topics of the meeting and ensure agreement between the two parties On Wednesday, the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, had called for early parliamentary elections after the parliament was dissolved, indicating that dialogue with the .framework is not possible after his experience earlier Al-Sadr said in a speech that I followed (Baghdad Today), "Most of the people are tired of the entire ruling class, including some belonging to the Sadrist movement, so they took advantage of my presence to end corruption, as the old faces will not remain through a peaceful revolutionary democratic process, and then an early electoral process after dissolve .the current parliament
A midst a political stalemate, Sadr's followers are preparing for a two million event
Amid the continuing political impasse in Iraq, the followers of the Sadrist movement continue to sit in the Iraqi parliament for the fifth day in a row.
The protesters are preparing to hold a million prayers next Friday in the Great Celebrations Square inside the Green Zone.
On Wednesday, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq called for a national dialogue, considering it the most effective way out of the political crisis in the country.
The mission added, in a statement, that the meaningful dialogue between the Iraqi parties has become more necessary than ever.
Muqtada al-Sadr called on the protesters to “evacuate the parliament building and turn the sit-in in and around the parliament, adding: “If there are other places where the sit-in should be held, instructions will come to you successively.”
According to the statement issued by the Minister of the Leader of the Sadrist Movement, Saleh Muhammad al-Iraqi, al-Sadr stressed, on Tuesday, that “the permanence of the sit-in is very important to achieve your demands, and the sit-in must be organized in the form of meals, with the momentum of the numbers remaining at specific times.”
He concluded by saying: "We are in the process of forming a committee by the protesters to manage and organize the protests and take care of everything necessary."
The open sit-in of the supporters of the Sadrist movement in Iraq continues inside the parliament building after the demonstrators took control of the seat of the legislative authority.
Al-Sadr's supporters had gathered in the center of the Iraqi capital, Saturday, before storming the heavily fortified Green Zone that includes the parliament building amid strict security measures, which resulted in the fall of 125 wounded in clashes with riot police.
Al-Sadr’s supporters are protesting against the continued call by the so-called “coordinating framework” forces, loyal to Iran, to parliament to elect a president of the republic and assign candidate Muhammad Shia’a al-Sudani to form the next government, while calls for calm and dialogue continue from various international and Iraqi political parties.
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UNAMI welcomes inclusive national dialogue, warns against 'paying the price'
A UNAMI statement said: "In recent months and weeks, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq has consistently called for dialogue as the most effective way out of the protracted political crisis."
"A meaningful dialogue between all Iraqi parties is now more urgent than ever, as recent events have demonstrated the danger of a rapid escalation in this tense political climate. While the parties stress the importance of democratic fundamentals such as constitutional compliance and respect for state institutions, these matters go largely unnoticed," she said. growing. Their failure to move forward has had a clear negative impact on public confidence."
"No party or group can claim that the crisis does not enter them or affect them. The need to find solutions through inclusive dialogue is clear. In its absence, the state of Iraq will continue to be dominated by competing interests, leading to more instability with the people paying the price," UNAMI added. Such a scenario is simply intolerable. In this context, UNAMI welcomes recent calls for a national dialogue and commends the expressions of support across the political spectrum. We appeal to all actors to commit, actively participate and agree on solutions without delay."
And she pointed out that, "Moreover, the transition from words to deeds will now prove necessary. Iraq cannot go for another national dialogue in vain. Iraqis do not need constant conflicts or confrontations over power. They need solutions, and a commitment to implement them, to get their country out of its political crisis.
She emphasized that "Iraq faces a wide list of outstanding internal issues: it is in dire need of economic reform, effective public service delivery, as well as a federal budget - to name a few. Hence, it is time for political stakeholders to assume their responsibilities and act In the national interest, the United Nations stands, as always, ready to support and assist
The “OPEC Plus” alliance is studying its strategy under American pressure
The countries of the Group of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and their allies in OPEC Plus will hold a meeting in Vienna on Wednesday to discuss their oil production strategy, under the watchful eye of US President Joe Biden, who recently called on Saudi Arabia to try to limit the rise in prices.
So far, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) led by Riyadh and its allies led by Moscow have resisted calls to raise production in order to stem energy-fueled inflation.
Month by month, the 23 member countries of the alliance contented themselves with a marginal increase in their production.
But the current deal is coming to an end. On paper, production is back to pre-COVID-19 levels.
In the spring of 2020, the group chose to keep millions of barrels of oil underground, to avoid flooding the market with crude that it was unable to absorb due to the collapse in demand.
These big cuts are now a thing of the past and it's time to decide on a new course.
After quick meetings in the past months, "there is a lot of uncertainty this time," said Craig Erlam, an analyst at Oanda Financial Group.
The technical discussions, which will be held via video link, are scheduled to begin at 13:00, Vienna time (11:00 GMT), before the ministerial meeting, which opens at 13:30.
Kingdom response
How will Saudi Arabia, which actually leads the coalition and is one of the few members who have reserves, respond to the request of the White House and various Western pressures?
Far from his statements about a "pariah" state after the assassination of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Joe Biden visited Saudi Arabia for the first time as US president in mid-July.
His goal was to persuade the kingdom to pump more oil to curb rising fuel prices.
Summing up the situation, Tamas Varga, an analyst at the PVM Energy group, said, "Riyadh and its allies are supposed to decide whether to agree to its request by significantly increasing their production or showing solidarity with Russia by keeping the same line."
Craig Erlam added that the meeting will reveal whether "the group remains united, how determined it is to rebalance the market and whether President Biden has any influence on the cartel."
French President Emmanuel Macron also entered the line by receiving Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last week.
After a meeting condemned by human rights defenders, Macron and Prince Mohammed bin Salman said they wanted to "intensify cooperation" to "mitigate the effects of (the war in Ukraine) in Europe, the Middle East and the world."
stagnation ghost
But the recent relative decline in oil prices amid recession fears may prompt OPEC+ to be cautious.
The two global benchmarks traded around the $100 per barrel mark on Wednesday morning, far from the peak prices reached in early March, which was around $140.
At about 07:10 GMT, a barrel of Brent North Sea oil, the crude index in Europe, lost 0.50 percent to $ 100.04 a barrel, while its American counterpart, West Texas Intermediate, fell 0.57 percent to $ 93.88 a barrel.
The cartel is taking advantage of the current situation. Saudi Arabia recorded significant growth in the second quarter of 2022, supported by black gold.
Erlam believes that whatever decision is made, it "will likely have little impact" on the markets.
The alliance is having difficulty respecting the declared quotas due to protracted political crises or even a lack of investment and infrastructure maintenance during the pandemic.
Russian production has also fallen under the influence of Western sanctions linked to the invasion of Ukraine.
?Where is Nouri al-Maliki
Today, Wednesday, the State of Law coalition revealed the whereabouts of its leader, Nuri al-Maliki, after supporters of the Sadrist movement . entered the Green Zone and staged a sit-in there
The leader of the coalition, Fadel Mawat, told (Baghdad Today), "The leader of the State of Law coalition, Nuri al-Maliki, is still in his residence and office inside the ". Green Zone, and he did not leave the area after the Sadrist movement's sit-in
And Mowat said that "the news that al-Maliki left al-Khadra or traveled outside Iraq after supporters of the Sadrist movement entered the Green Zone and sat in it are ". inaccurate and aim to confuse public opinion and stir up sedition Supporters of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, stormed the Green Zone in protest against the candidacy of the coordination framework, .Muhammad Shia, for prime minister
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