IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

UN refuses to divide Iraq

UN refuses to divide Iraq

26/8/2017 12:00 am

Baghdad / Al-Sabah
wisely and confidently, said Prime Minister Dr. Haider Abadi reiterated that the referendum in the Kurdistan region is not in the interest of the Kurdish citizens, and here is the highest international organization to confirm its rejection of this step, which met local, regional and global opposition.
Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi, head of the UN mission in Iraq, received Jan Kubic.
During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments Read more…

Parliamentary Security: An advocate began to collapse in Tal Afar

Parliamentary Security: An advocate began to collapse in Tal Afar

8-25-2017

The Committee on Security and Defense parliamentary, on Friday, the existence of a state of “chaos and collapse” within the ranks of the “Daash” in the district of Tal Afar, while referring to the handover of some elements of the organization themselves to the Kurdish Peshmerga forces.

The deputy head of the committee, Nayef al-Shammari, said that “there is chaos and confusion experienced by the factions of the terrorist advocate, offset by the high determination of our security forces Read more…

Barzani: We will not discuss with Baghdad on the ministries and the budget again

Barzani: We will not discuss with Baghdad on the ministries and the budget again

Posted, 2017/8/25 21:41

[Ayna-Baghdad]
Advisor to the President of the Kurdistan region that the President of the region told foreign ambassadors in Iraq visited Erbil today that the province will not discuss another walk with Baghdad on the ministries and the budget.
“President Barzani has clearly stated in three separate meetings today with the ambassadors of Britain, Germany and the European Union that the referendum will Read more…

Abadi: Reversing the referendum means the demise of Barzani’s rule and his family

Abadi: Reversing the referendum means the demise of Barzani’s rule and his family

2017/08/24 17:51

Baghdad today – Baghdad

Attributed the leader of the coalition of state law Jassem Mohammed Jaafar, on Thursday, the insistence of the Kurdistan Regional Government President Massoud Barzani to hold a referendum in the Kurdistan region on time, to the possibility of the disappearance of the rule, “Barzani family” in case of retreat.

Jaafar, who is close to the prime minister, said in a statement Read more…

Liberation of the southern and northern struggle within 24 hours

Liberation of the southern and northern struggle within 24 hours

24/8/2017 12:00 am

Our forces put the mind between death or surrender
Baghdad / Al-Sabah
Our loudspeakers fired at the center of Tal Afar with loudspeakers directed at Fallouq, urging them to choose between two options, either death or surrender, which caused panic among them, especially as these forces made clear progress Read more…

Pentagon: Matisse did not ask Barzani to postpone the referendum

Pentagon: Matisse did not ask Barzani to postpone the referendum and this is what he called on the relationship with Abadi

2017/08/23 10:40

Baghdad today – follow up

The US Defense Department denied on Wednesday that Minister James Matisse had asked Kurdistan Regional President Massoud Barzani during their meeting in Erbil to postpone the referendum on the independence of the region scheduled for September 25.

“James Matisse urged Barzani to continue dialogue with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and focus on Read more…

“Da’ash” directs the burning of his headquarters and evacuation in Tal Afar

“Da’ash” directs the burning of his headquarters and evacuation in Tal Afar

8-23-2017

A security source in Nineveh reported on Wednesday that “Da’ash” ordered his elements to burn all his headquarters in Tal Afar and evacuate it.

The source said that “the organization urged the leaders of his command in the district of Tal Afar west of the province to burn all Read more…

After Abadi .. Maliki “threatens” Barzani’s delegation to “military intervention”!

After Abadi .. Maliki “threatens” Barzani’s delegation to “military intervention”!

Wednesday, 23 August 2017 at 14:20 pm

Baghdad / Sky Press:

Denied the leadership of the Islamic Dawa Party, Salah Abdul Razzaq, Wednesday, published by Agence newspaper on the need for Baghdad “to the military solutions, the imposition of the Kurdistan region referendum in the disputed areas.”

“The issue of the referendum is unconstitutional, and if we need it, the constitution must be changed,” Abdul Razzaq said in an Read more…

Abadi threatens Kurdistan with military measures to prevent independence

Abadi threatens Kurdistan with military measures to prevent independence

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 09:55 am

Follow-up / Sky Press:

Prime Minister Haider al-Abbadi, US Secretary of Defense James Matisse sent a message “threat” military and economic to the President of the Kurdistan region of Iraq Massoud Barzani in the event of a referendum on the independence of Kurdistan.

“The federal government is considering military and economic Read more…

Barzani: “The biggest mistake in my life that I became president of Kurdistan”

Barzani: “The biggest mistake in my life that I became president of Kurdistan”

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 12:48 pm

Baghdad / Sky Press:

Revealed the head of the Kurdistan region Massoud Barzani, not his intention to re-run for the presidency of the region, stressing the need for circulation of power in the region, noting that “the biggest mistake in his life became president of Kurdistan.

Barzani said in an interview, followed by “Sky Press”, that “I will not Read more…

Saudi Trade Minister: The Iraqi market is attractive and we want to amputate the fear of it

Saudi Trade Minister: The Iraqi market is attractive and we want to amputate the fear of it

2017/8/23 13:36

[Ayn-Baghdad] The
Governor of the Central Bank Ali Al-Alaq discussed with the Saudi delegation headed by the Minister of Trade and Investment Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi the transactions and banking channels between Iraq and Saudi Arabia to agree on the development of a plan of action for cooperation in the banking field through the formation of a team from the Saudi Monetary Agency and the Central Bank The Iraqi team to prepare that team report in the coming weeks.
“The banking sector in Iraq has taken several promising steps Read more…

URGENT Barzani to Matis: Postponement of the referendum is a stronger alternative

URGENT Barzani to Matis: Postponement of the referendum is a stronger alternative

2017/8/23 10:15

[Ayna-Baghdad] The
President of the Kurdistan region, Massoud Barzani, during a meeting yesterday in Erbil, US Defense Secretary James Matisse, to provide a stronger alternative to any demand to postpone the referendum on independence of the region.
A statement issued by the presidency of the region on Wednesday that Barzani stressed that the issue of the referendum is not a Read more…

Urging residents to choose to join their ranks or pay $ 500

Urging residents to choose to join their ranks or pay $ 500

8-22-2017

A leader of the Anbar province, Abdullah al-Jughifi, said on Tuesday that criminal gangs have called on residents of the western regions to join their ranks or pay a ransom of $ 500.

“Gangs are urging criminals in the areas of Raw, Rawah and al-Qaim, west of Al-Anbar. They have called on the people of these Read more…

The President approves the revised budget

The President approves the revised budget

8-22-2017

President of the Republic Fuad Masoum on Monday approved the law on the seizure of property of the former regime and the amended federal budget for 2017.

A presidential statement said that “infallible ratified the draft law on the seizure and confiscation of property and movable and immovable property of the elements of the former regime, which was voted by Read more…

Warnings against the mortgage of Iraqi oil against the payment of debts

Warnings against the mortgage of Iraqi oil against the payment of debts

8-22-2017

An economic expert warned Antoine on Tuesday of allowing loan donors to control Iraq’s oil by pledging it until the debt is repaid, amid the need to diversify revenues and change the dependence on oil alone.

Antoine said that “98 percent of the foreign currency obtained by Iraq comes through oil, as well as 93 percent of the federal budget of Read more…

This is what Saudi Arabia did and America was unable to do

This is what Saudi Arabia did and America was unable to do

Tuesday, 22 August 2017 at 09:49 AM

Baghdad / Sky Press:

That the news of improved rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iraq, is one of the best news coming from the Middle East for a long time. The US magazine noted that this improvement in relations between Iraq and Saudi Arabia is long overdue, but now things are back to the right steps.

The Foreign Ministry said the improvement began in February when Saudi Foreign Minister Al-Jubeir visited Baghdad, the first visit of its kind since 1990, and continued in a number of subsequent Read more…

Barzani talks about the new flag and anthem of Kurdistan represent the components of the region

Barzani talks about the new flag and anthem of Kurdistan represent the components of the region

Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 16:55 pm

Baghdad / Sky Press:

The president of the Kurdistan region, Massoud Barzani, on Tuesday, written international guarantees to postpone the referendum on independence, stressing the impossibility of retreating from this step unless it gets, while referring to the need for new flag and anthem, representing the components of the region.

“The demands for the return of the Peshmerga to the borders Read more…

Security source: American artillery began fighting against “Dahesh” in Tal Afar

Security source: American artillery began fighting against “Dahesh” in Tal Afar

Date Posted 22/08/2017 10:56 AM

A US security source said that American artillery and advisers have begun active combat against a pre-emptive organization on the Tal Afar front in northern Iraq.
The captain said in the artillery bombardment unit in the 16th Division of the Iraqi army that US forces stationed at the base of Kharez shelled with heavy artillery Read more…

The army and the popular crowd, 300 meters from the center of Tal Afar

The army and the popular crowd, 300 meters from the center of Tal Afar

2017/8/22 11:16

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – The popular crowd announced on Tuesday that the Iraqi army’s 11th Brigade and Iraqi Army troops were 300 meters from Tal Afar district, west of Mosul.
“The 11th Brigade in the popular crowd and Iraqi army forces approached 300 meters from Tal Afar district center from the southeast axis,” a crowd statement said.
He added that Read more…

URGENT US officials: Matisse will ask Barzani to cancel the referendum

URGENT US officials: Matisse will ask Barzani to cancel the referendum

2017/8/22 13:08

[Ayna-Baghdad]
US officials said that Defense Minister James Matisse will ask in his visit to Erbil from the President of the Kurdistan region Massoud Barzani to cancel the referendum on the independence of the territory from Iraq.
“At the moment, armed militants have been stranded on the Euphrates River, which divides Iraq and Syria,” he said.
“There are few days of talk,” he said.
The US Defense Secretary will meet with Prime Minister Read more…