Central Bank Governor: We are working to consolidate the electronic payment infrastructure through five strategic projects.
The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, announced today, Thursday, the development of rules and guidelines supporting the electronic payment system, revealing five major national projects aimed at consolidating the infrastructure for this system, as part of the move towards comprehensive digital transformation.
Al-Alaq said, during the "Comprehensive Transformation of Electronic Payment" conference, that "digitalization is no longer a luxury option, but rather a strategic necessity for building a modern state and a diversified economy, and achieving transparency in service provision." He stressed that "Iraq has a historic opportunity to make up for lost time and launch a new vision to combat corruption and stimulate investment."
He explained that the Central Bank is working to develop an integrated and secure payment system that meets the highest international standards and enhances the efficiency of financial transactions, in cooperation with the government and within national initiatives that include salary localization, electronic immunization, and development financing programs. Al-Alaq explained that the five main projects are:
The Instant Payments System: enables money transfers around the clock and provides a smooth and secure user experience.
The Unified Government Payments Portal: contributes to facilitating payment procedures and enhancing transparency.
The National Card Scheme: establishes an independent national system that preserves digital sovereignty and serves the local market.
Developing the National Operations Department: Enhances the ability to efficiently manage the increasing volume of transactions.
Regional and international partnerships: Aim to leverage the advanced tools of global payment networks.
Developing the electronic payment system is a strategic option in building a diversified economy.
His Excellency the Governor explained that digital transformation has become a strategic option in building a modern state, a diversified economy, and transparent government services. International experiences have proven that digitization is not a luxury, but rather a key driver of sustainable development, improving the work environment, empowering youth, and developing vital sectors.
His Excellency the Governor emphasized that Iraq faces a historic opportunity to embark on a clear vision towards an economy capable of facing challenges, combating corruption, and creating an attractive investment environment. These systems have contributed to enhancing the efficiency and reliability of financial operations and supported the implementation of strategic initiatives in partnership with the government to localize salaries, electronic fortification, and development financing programs.
The Governor indicated that the Central Bank is working, as part of its plan, to consolidate the electronic payment infrastructure by implementing several national projects, such as the instant payments system, which allows for 24/7 financial transfers and provides a smoother user experience; the unified payment gateway for government entities, which facilitates payment procedures, reduces manipulation, and increases trust; and
the national card scheme, which builds an independent national system that preserves digital sovereignty, reduces reliance on external systems, and opens the door to products that suit the local market.
* Fourth - Developing the national switchboard to support the significant increase in transaction volume and ensure the speed and stability of operations within a secure environment, in addition to establishing partnerships with regional and international institutions and deepening cooperation with global payment networks to benefit from their advanced tools.
His Excellency added that an in-depth study is underway to regulate dealing in crypto-assets, taking into account challenges, risks, and opportunities, ensuring financial stability requirements, and strengthening fraud systems and combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
Central Bank Governor: Developing the electronic payment system is a strategic option in building a diversified economy.
His Excellency the Governor explained that digital transformation has become a strategic option in building a modern state, a diversified economy, and transparent government services. International experiences have proven that digitization is not a luxury, but rather a key driver of sustainable development, improving the work environment, empowering youth, and developing vital sectors.
His Excellency the Governor emphasized that Iraq faces a historic opportunity to embark on a clear vision towards an economy capable of facing challenges, combating corruption, and creating an attractive investment environment. These systems have contributed to enhancing the efficiency and reliability of financial operations and supported the implementation of strategic initiatives in partnership with the government to localize salaries, electronic fortification, and development financing programs.
The Governor indicated that the Central Bank is working, as part of its plan, to consolidate the electronic payment infrastructure by implementing several national projects, such as the instant payments system, which allows for 24/7 financial transfers and provides a smoother user experience; the unified payment gateway for government entities, which facilitates payment procedures, reduces manipulation, and increases trust; and
the national card scheme, which builds an independent national system that preserves digital sovereignty, reduces reliance on external systems, and opens the door to products that suit the local market.
* Fourth - Developing the national switchboard to support the significant increase in transaction volume and ensure the speed and stability of operations within a secure environment, in addition to establishing partnerships with regional and international institutions and deepening cooperation with global payment networks to benefit from their advanced tools.
His Excellency added that an in-depth study is underway to regulate dealing in crypto-assets, taking into account challenges, risks, and opportunities, ensuring financial stability requirements, and strengthening fraud systems and combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
The Central Bank announced a plan to make dollars available to sanctioned banks.
Central Bank Governor Ali Al-Alaq announced on Thursday a government plan to enable deprived banks to access dollars, in accordance with local and international standards .
In an exclusive interview with Al-Ghad Press, Al-Alaq said, "The Central Bank is working on a plan to address the issue of banks being barred from dealing in dollars." He explained that, "Banks that can adhere to the standards of the local and international plan can escape the issue of deprivation ."
He added that "the plan is designed to benefit banks, allowing them to once again access dollars after being previously penalized," noting that "banks that do not adhere to the plan's criteria must come up with other solutions to address the problem ."
Earlier, during his speech at the Comprehensive E-Payment Transformation Conference, attended by an Al-Ghad Press correspondent, Al-Alaq said, "Digital transformation is no longer a luxury option, but rather a strategic necessity for building a modern state, a diversified economy, and providing transparent government services ."
He added, "Digitization is an effective tool for achieving sustainable development, improving the business environment, empowering youth, and enhancing the performance of vital sectors."
Electronic Payment in Iraq: Digital Transformation or Cash Forced?
In a controversial move, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, announced that electronic payment transactions in the country are witnessing "accelerated growth," both in the private and public sectors. This comes after the Cabinet's decision to ban cash transactions in government institutions went into effect in early July.
However, this announcement, which is being promoted as a national achievement, raises many questions about the readiness of the digital infrastructure and the ability of citizens and institutions, especially in remote governorates, to adapt to this sudden transformation.
A decision from above... were citizens taken into account?
According to Al-Alaq, the Iraqi government has obligated all state institutions to stop dealing in cash and switch to electronic payment methods. Although he emphasized the existence of a "ready" digital infrastructure and cooperation between the bank and the government to implement the decision, the reality in many Iraqi cities tells a completely different story.
Many government departments still suffer from internet problems, delayed salaries, and a lack of digital literacy among employees and clients alike. Is it reasonable to impose such a transformation without truly training people?
5 million POS devices and 25 million cards... numbers with no impact?
Al-Alaq points out that the number of electronic cards in Iraq has exceeded 25 million cards, and that the number of payment terminals (POS) has exceeded 5 million, a huge number compared to the reality of the Iraqi market.
But are these devices actually effective? And who can guarantee that they won't become mere "formal" tools in circles that still rely on cash behind the scenes? More importantly, does everyone with a card know how to use it? Or will the average citizen find themselves facing a complex system that serves only large corporations and banks?
Digital transformation or banking profit?
Some observers believe that the wave of electronic payments in Iraq serves the interests of payment companies and private banks more than it serves the citizenry. It forces people to pay additional fees and costs for each transaction, while previously they could transact in cash without any deductions.
Are we facing a genuine national project to improve transparency and achieve financial reform, or are we facing a new market opening up at the expense of ordinary citizens?
Conclusion: Reform is not imposed, but built.
There is no doubt that the shift toward electronic payment represents an economic necessity in a rapidly digitizing world. However, imposing it top-down and without actual preparedness could have adverse effects and increase public discontent, especially in a country suffering from a clear digital and banking gap.
The most important question remains: Are we truly experiencing a digital revolution, or is it merely a propaganda campaign concealing an institutional failure in managing the economic transformation?
KRG Expands Solar-Powered ATM Network to Boost Cash Accessibility Across Kurdistan
Ahmad stated that the KRG’s investment in solar-powered ATMs aims to provide “24-hour access to cash” for both citizens and visitors. The initiative is part of the KRG’s broader effort to modernize financial infrastructure and promote sustainable energy solutions
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has significantly expanded access to cash across the region through the deployment of solar-powered ATM hubs, according to a statement by Aziz Ahmad, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister.
In a post published on X on Thursday, Ahmad stated that the KRG’s investment in solar-powered ATMs aims to provide “24-hour access to cash” for both citizens and visitors.
“This has paid off — with over 430 new ATMs now deployed across the Kurdistan Region,” he stated. "The number is expected to grow to nearly 1,000 by the end of the program."
The initiative is part of the KRG’s broader effort to modernize financial infrastructure and promote sustainable energy solutions, particularly in areas with unreliable access to electricity.
The use of solar energy to power ATM systems is gaining traction globally as governments and financial institutions seek eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions to banking challenges. In the Kurdistan Region, the initiative embodies a dual strategy of expanding financial inclusion and enhancing public services, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
The move also comes as part of ongoing KRG reforms in digital governance, infrastructure development, and economic resilience in the face of regional instability.
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Oil to Al-Jabal: Kurdistan's oil exports have not yet begun, but we hope to resume soon.
The Iraqi Ministry of Oil stated that oil exports from the Kurdistan Region have not yet begun, expressing hope that they will resume soon.
The ministry's media office told Al-Jabal that "Kurdistan's oil exports have not yet begun," adding, "We hope to resume the process soon."
Yesterday, Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani announced that the ministry would resume oil exports via Türkiye within two days, "today or tomorrow," citing details of an agreement with the Kurdistan Region on the matter.
This came during a press conference held by Abdul Ghani on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, during his presence at the Jambur oil field in Kirkuk. He said that "oil pumping will resume for export via the Turkish port of Ceyhan within today or tomorrow," adding that "the pumping process requires oil storage, and the oil will be collected in tanks to be pumped sequentially through the pipeline."
The minister pointed to the contents of the new export agreement reached between Baghdad and Erbil, saying, "Oil production in the Kurdistan Region reaches 230,000 barrels per day," and "an agreement was reached for the regional government to deliver 80,000 barrels of oil per day to the ministry for export via the port of Ceyhan, while the region will retain approximately 50,000 barrels for domestic consumption." That is, an initial production of 130,000 barrels per day.
With a document... Al-Sudani grants bank employees a letter of thanks and appreciation.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has directed that employees working in government and private banks be awarded letters of thanks and appreciation.
The directive, according to a letter from the Prime Minister's Office received by Baghdad Today, was in appreciation of "the distinguished efforts made in performing the tasks and duties assigned to them."
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Issue dated July 6, 2015
To the respected employees working in local government and private banks
Subject: Acknowledgments
May the peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you.
The Prime Minister expressed his thanks and appreciation to you in recognition of your distinguished efforts in performing the tasks and duties entrusted to you, wishing you success and continued service to our country and our people.
Cabinet Office
Salah Hassan Abdullah
A/ Director of the Prime Minister's Office
August 2025
Administrative
A photocopy of it to /
Ministry of Finance - Minister's Office / to take the necessary action regarding your above-mentioned employees based on the letter from the General Secretariat, Office of the Prime Minister's Advisor for Youth Affairs / Your memorandum No. (2500310) 107/08 kg, for your information... With appreciation...
March 11, 2020 Cabinet No. (Q/7647/27/5/2) in With appreciation.
Office of the Deputy Director of the Prime Minister's Office / For your information... With appreciation.
Washington strikes new financial networks linked to Tehran. Sanctions target payment systems and electronic surveillance.
Today , Thursday (August 7, 2025), the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Treasury Department announced the imposition of sanctions on 18 entities and individuals linked to the Iranian regime's attempts to generate revenue and circumvent US sanctions through sophisticated financial and technological networks.
The ministry said in a statement translated by Baghdad Today, "The new sanctions target key players in the Iranian regime's efforts to develop alternative payment systems and covert banking schemes aimed at circumventing international financial restrictions, particularly with regard to the illicit sale of oil."
She added, "These systems are used to fund Tehran's proxies abroad, in addition to enabling Iranian security services to impose further domestic repression, including restricting the internet and prosecuting women who violate the compulsory hijab laws."
"Thanks to President Trump's maximum pressure campaign, the Iranian regime is facing increasingly limited access to funds and revenue streams," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in the statement, stressing that "Treasury will continue to disrupt Tehran's attempts to circumvent sanctions and starve its weapons programs of capital."
The ministry explained that this action was taken pursuant to Executive Order 13902, which targets specific sectors of the Iranian economy, particularly the financial sector, and is in furtherance of National Security Presidential Memorandum No. 2, which directs a maximum economic pressure campaign against Iran.
The statement emphasized that "the measure is consistent with a previous series of sanctions targeting clandestine banking networks linked to the Revolutionary Guards, as well as Shamkhani's shipping network, which generated billions of dollars laundered through these clandestine systems."
Light presence, heavy hits
An American center proposes a new strategy for Washington in Iraq.
The American Small War Journal Center proposed a new strategy for the United States on Thursday (August 7, 2025), emphasizing that Washington's interest requires remaining in Iraq and not leaving it to "foreign influence from other countries."
According to a translation by Baghdad Today, the center believes that Iraq remains a "top priority" for US interests, and that abandoning it would lead to the growth of Iranian and Chinese influence, thus threatening its stability.
Proposed strategy:
Flexibility and intelligence: Washington must rely on local partners such as the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Forces.
Light Presence, Heavy Strikes: Maintaining a limited military presence on the ground, but coupled with "brute force" represented by surgical strikes to target those who pose a threat to American interests.
A new mission: The US government must define a new mission in Iraq and agree with the Iraqi government on the form and number of US forces that should remain after the withdrawal date.
The center noted that Operation Inherent Resolve is no longer effective, stressing the need to reevaluate the US military presence in Iraq.
Venezuela responds to Washington's increase in the reward for Maduro's capture
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Caracas described US Attorney General Pam Bondi's announcement of doubling the reward for the arrest of Venezuela's president as a "circus" and a desperate attempt to divert attention from domestic problems .
This came after US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a $50 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, doubling the $25 million reward set by the previous US administration in January .
Bondi accused the Venezuelan president of "using international terrorist organizations to smuggle drugs into the United States."
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Gil commented on the move on Telegram: "Rewarding the pathetic Pamela Bondi is the most ridiculous smokescreen we have ever seen. While we expose terrorist plots organized from her country, this woman is organizing a media circus to appease the defeated Venezuelan far right ."
"This (statement) doesn't surprise us, given its source, as it comes from the same official who promised to publish Epstein's fictitious 'secret list' and was mired in political scandals, " Khel added.
The Venezuelan minister categorically rejected what he described as political propaganda from Washington, calling Bondi's "offer" a "farce and a desperate attempt to divert attention from her own problems ."
Will the end of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict tip the scales of gold, oil, and the dollar? An expert comments.
Antoine told Al Furat News that "the dollar is still considered the primary measure of security and stability in global economies." He added that it will not be easy to stop the Russian-Ukrainian war, despite significant mediation efforts, unless there are "other secrets between the parties."
He warned that "price fluctuations, stock market losses, and major scandals resulting from this war will lead to corporate bankruptcies, sharp declines, and price increases."
Antoine explained that "achieving global stability begins with ending wars," noting that "what Gaza is suffering represents a vivid example of the impact of conflicts on the economy."
The expert noted that "liberating peoples from the scourge of war is a fundamental step toward comprehensive economic stability, which positively impacts the well-being of peoples in various countries."
Last Tuesday, Trump announced that the deadline he had set for Russia to make progress toward ending the war in Ukraine would be 10 days, or he would impose new sanctions.
Trump threatened to impose new sanctions on Russia and impose 100% tariffs on countries that buy its oil—the largest of which are China and India—unless the Russian president agrees to a ceasefire.
Meanwhile, sources close to the Russian presidency (the Kremlin) ruled out the possibility that President Vladimir Putin would comply with US President Donald Trump's threat to impose sanctions if the deadline he set for him to end the war in Ukraine, which expires next Friday, expires.
Conflict within the Shiite house... Al-Sudani at the heart of the confrontation!
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is embroiled in a political and electoral confrontation within the Shiite camp, amid escalating disputes with prominent factions within the Coordination Framework and emerging indications that his movements are being "restricted" through electoral recommendations.
In the latest development, President Abdel Latif Rashid, an ally of the opposition, proposed a series of measures to ensure the integrity of the upcoming parliamentary elections. These measures include halting government appointments and contracts, prohibiting the distribution of land and collective letters of appreciation, banning the movement of officers and affiliates, and requiring executive candidates to submit leave or resign until the election date.
These recommendations came after presidential consultations with leaders of the Coordination Framework, amid indications of an undeclared escalation against the current prime minister, who is preparing to run in the upcoming elections and has formed a 54-member parliamentary bloc to do so. This comes amid political divisions within the Shiite community and mounting administrative and security challenges.
political strangulation
These recommendations sparked sharp reactions from some forces close to the prime minister. Hanan, a member of parliament representing the Coordination Framework, considered them to "exceed the authority of the presidency." In a televised statement, she noted that "the Electoral Commission is the sole body authorized to set regulatory controls, and the president has no say in this matter." She asserted that "the latest regulations represent pressure and suffocation for the prime minister at a critical juncture."
In turn, Iraqi parliamentarian Ali Saadoun said, "There is growing fear of al-Sudani's growing power, which has prompted some parties to launch political attacks and appeals in an attempt to restrict his movement as the election approaches."
He added, "The Coordination Framework was the political belt that brought al-Sudani to the premiership. It's only natural that the relationship between the two parties will witness differences in visions, but the current situation must be taken into account and attention paid to the internal and regional challenges facing the country, which require maintaining stability and balance within the political establishment."
In contrast, the militias' rhetoric against Al-Sudani escalated, in a strongly worded statement issued following an emergency meeting of the Coordination Framework leaders.
Kata'ib Hezbollah Secretary-General Abu Hussein al-Hamidawi said that "the prime minister's decisions have lost their balance," calling for the formation of a committee within the group to "restrict his decisions" and review his policies, particularly regarding the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) and the events in the Dora area south of Baghdad.
Relations between al-Sudani and the armed factions have been increasingly tense since the Dora incident, when clashes erupted between security forces and armed elements supported by various brigades. The clashes were sparked by an administrative decision to replace the director of the Baghdad Agriculture Department, a position believed to be linked to significant economic interests related to agricultural land and the path of strategic infrastructure projects, such as the ring road south of the capital.
Political leaks confirm that the prime minister missed a subsequent Coordination Framework meeting in protest at Hamidawi's invitation, especially given the latter's alleged involvement in the session's events. Political affairs researcher Mohammed al-Tamimi said, "The alignments within the Shiite camp are no longer what they were at the start of the government's formation, and there are clear attempts to redistribute influence within the government, which may culminate in new, unexpected alliances ahead of the elections." He added, "The intensity of the rhetoric directed against al-Sudani reflects a state of turmoil within the framework itself."
He explained in a statement that "the regulations and recommendations being proposed, even if they are based on legal justifications, intersect with the interests of parties within the executive authority, which significantly raises the level of political tension."
In parallel with the internal escalation, Al-Sudani's government is facing external pressure, particularly from Washington, which has reiterated its rejection of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) law and demanded the integration of its factions into official institutions. Meanwhile, some forces within the framework are pushing for the law's passage, without considering the consequences and repercussions of such a move.
Coordination Framework hardliners insist on the Popular Mobilization Law and reject Washington's pressure.
Amid political divisions within the Coordination Framework and declared US rejection, the tug of war over the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) law continues within the halls of parliament. Hassan al-Asadi, a member of the National Approach bloc within the Coordination Framework, revealed on Thursday that there is a move to pass the PMF law after the Arbaeen pilgrimage, despite official US and governmental objections.
This comes amid a "soft coup" within the Coordination Framework, led by leaders of the factions' wing, regarding Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani's policies. This prompted the leaders of the Hikma Movement and the Victory Coalition to mediate and mend the divisions ahead of the elections.
Al-Asadi, whose bloc represents the Fadhila Party, said in a statement monitored by Al-Alam Al-Jadeed, "The Popular Mobilization Forces law has completed its first and second readings in parliament. It aims to organize the administrative structure of the institution, and is expected to be included on the agenda for a vote after the Arbaeen pilgrimage."
He added, "We categorically reject any foreign interference in the legislative process, whether by the United States or others, including laws pertaining to the Popular Mobilization Forces, which is an official government military institution subordinate to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces."
Al-Asadi explained that "there is another law concerning service and retirement in the Popular Mobilization Forces, which has been returned to the Council of Ministers for amendment, and has not yet reached the House of Representatives." He indicated that "the delay in the vote is not related to the Popular Mobilization Forces itself, but rather to internal political disputes that have no connection to the institution."
He pointed out that "there is an intention to vote on the law when it is enacted."
Earlier on Thursday, informed sources told Al-Alam Al-Jadeed that “signs of division within the Coordination Framework have emerged with the escalation of the tone of anger from Kata’ib Hezbollah against Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, particularly after yesterday’s statement. This prompted the head of the Hikma Movement, Ammar al-Hakim, and the leader of the Victory Coalition, Haider al-Abadi, to seek mediation between the two parties, especially since the rift is widening within the Coordination Framework.”
She added, "Al-Abadi and Al-Hakim intend to hold a separate meeting with the various parties to reach an understanding that will ensure continued ties within the framework until the next elections."
Kata'ib Hezbollah revealed Wednesday evening that its Secretary-General, Abu Hussein al-Hamidawi, had asked the leaders of the Coordination Framework to "block" the decisions of Federal Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani because they had "lost balance."
This came after Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani's absence from the last Coordination Framework meeting due to a deepening dispute with some of its leaders over two issues: the framework's leaders' cover-up of those involved in the Dora incident south of Baghdad, and their insistence on passing the Popular Mobilization Law despite its serious consequences. This was clearly evident in the Hezbollah Brigades' statement announcing their withdrawal from the "Baghdad Ring" project and handing over their responsibilities to the Popular Mobilization Forces, according to sources for Al-Alam Al-Jadeed.
During his meeting with First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Mohsen al-Mandalawi, the US Chargé d'Affaires in Baghdad, Stephen Fagin, expressed Washington's concern over the draft law on the Popular Mobilization Forces, arguing that it threatens Iraq's sovereignty and strengthens Tehran's influence. The embassy warned that the proposed legislation grants armed groups legal cover that weakens state institutions.
On August 3, the Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee officially announced that the law had been submitted to the parliament's presidency for inclusion on the agenda. This indicates growing insistence from influential parties, amid warnings of a public explosion or a renewed economic collapse.
During the parliament session last Sunday, which did not include the law on its agenda, the head of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), Faleh al-Fayyadh, called for the necessity of passing the law. He said in a statement received by Al-Alam Al-Jadeed, “The vote on the PMF law is not just a legislative measure, but rather an expression of the people’s gratitude to their fighters.” He stressed that “we are facing a national responsibility, and a matter related to the dignity of those who took up arms in defense of Iraq and its sovereignty.” He emphasized that “the vote on the PMF law is a confirmation of the rights of those who answered the call of the religious authority and wrote with their blood the glory of this nation.”
This comes amid parliamentary speculation that the law will be postponed to the next session due to the internal and external opposition it faces. The parliament's leadership is also seeking to keep parliamentary sessions free of controversial laws that often disrupt sessions.
Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament Shakhwan Abdullah commented on the Popular Mobilization Forces law during a press conference held on August 2, saying, "There are laws whose name is related to a specific group, but their enactment harms the rest of Iraq. This is a message not only to us, but also to Sunnis and Shiites. Passing this law poses a major threat to Iraq, and the messages of all parties have been clear on this matter. Therefore, the time is not right to enact such a law."
This comes amid mounting US pressure on the Prime Minister's government regarding the issue of restricting arms to the state. The Prime Minister asserted, on Saturday, during his attendance at the commemoration of the 1920 Revolution, held in the Al-Kifl district of Babil Governorate, that restricting arms represents a fundamental pillar for building a strong and respected state. He stressed that no party has the right to confiscate this decision, noting that the recommendations and directives of the religious authority are part of the government's program.
On July 23, the government released a statement about the phone call between Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. However, the statement did not clearly address US demands, as revealed by White House spokeswoman Tammy Ross and corroborated by informed sources, who confirmed that messages conveyed by the Secretary of State to al-Sudani included demands to hold accountable those who launched the drone attacks on oil fields, in addition to rejecting the Popular Mobilization Forces law recently discussed by parliament, and the need to integrate its forces into the security services.
It's worth noting that the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) law was included on the agenda of the parliament session held on July 16, but some parliamentary blocs withdrew from the session, disrupting the legal quorum.
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