The Baghdad dollar faces a “major withdrawal” at the beginning of the week, but the exchange rate is stable

Baghdad – 964 The exchange rates of the US dollar did not rise, this evening, Sunday, in exchange offices and companies in Baghdad, despite the high demand for large quantities of foreign currency and the scarcity of supply, as prices remained at the level of 152,500 dinars for each $100 note due to the return of the main stock exchanges and the auction. The central bank helped fuel high demand.

The Baghdad dollar declines slightly with the hope of “the end of security tension.” 152,300 on Tuesday evening

The last price offered on the Kifah Stock Exchange, this afternoon, was 152,300 dinars per paper (USD $100 note).

Direct selling prices in the main exchange companies and their offices in the Baghdad areas, this evening, ranged between 152,500 and 153,500 dinars per note, compared to purchase prices ranging between 152,250 and 151,000 dinars, which are the same prices recorded on Saturday, with slight differences.

The exchange rates at the offices of exchange companies in Baghdad areas were as follows:

Al-Kifah – Al-Shorja
Sale: 152,500
Buy: 152,250

Harithiya
Sale: 152,500
Buy: 152,250

Al-Adl District – Al-Rabie Street
Sale: 152,500
Buy: 152,250

Al-Mansour
Sale: 153,500
Buy: 151,500

Ziona
Sale: 153,500
Purchase: 151,000

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Parliamentary Finance: 30 countries are racing to invest in Iraq

Information / Baghdad – Member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Representative Mudar Al-Karawi, confirmed on Sunday that there is a desire of 30 countries to create a strategic partnership with Baghdad in 6 vital sectors.

Al-Karawi said in an interview with Al-Maalouma, “The security factor no longer worries these countries, especially after achieving high rates of stability in the past four years.”

He added, “Half of this number of countries are European and Asian countries that want to invest in the fields of energy, trade, transportation, and building economic cities, pointing out that the development path will serve as the beginning of the path toward building a diversified economy in the country.”

He pointed out that “the volume of investments in Iraq has increased in the past two years at remarkable rates, especially local investment, which indicates the presence of confidence and reassurance that has prompted businessmen to compete for investment licenses in various sectors.”

In recent years, Iraq has witnessed tangible security stability, which has had a positive impact on the internal situation in general.

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Government parliamentary action to recover the stolen funds

Information / Baghdad… The Parliamentary Integrity Committee confirmed, on Sunday, a high-level move to uncover corruption files and recover looted funds inside and outside Iraq.

Committee member Bassem Khashan said in an interview with the Maalouma Agency, “There is direct, high-level coordination with the Federal Integrity Commission and state institutions to uncover major corruption files.”

He added, “The Parliamentary Integrity Committee continues its work in exposing corruption operations and preventing the waste and theft of public money to put an end to this dangerous phenomenon in Iraq.”

Khashan pointed out that “the Integrity Committee in the House of Representatives has worked and continues to uncover files of corruption and waste of public money and put those involved behind bars.”

The Parliamentary Integrity Committee recommended earlier the necessity of legislating a law for a new oversight body to replace general inspectors working within government institutions whose mission is to address negatives and reduce corruption.

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A parliamentarian reveals the date of the departure of foreign forces from Iraq

Information /private… Today, Sunday, Member of Parliament Muhammad Al-Sayhoud revealed the date for the withdrawal of foreign combat forces from Iraq, while confirming that the end of this year will witness the withdrawal of all combat forces according to a timetable prepared for the withdrawal process.

Al-Sayhoud said in an interview with the Maalouma Agency, “All influential parties in the political arena agreed on the withdrawal of American combat forces from the country,” noting that “the position of supporting the countries of the world in achieving complete independence for Iraq has become clear.”

He continued, “The security forces and the Popular Mobilization Forces have reached a high stage of development and capabilities, and this is what enables them to preserve the security and safety of the country,” pointing out that “the government is proceeding with great seriousness in the issue of removing foreign forces in accordance with diplomatic and political contexts.”

He continued, “The government presented the issue of confirming the removal of these forces in all international forums and recent meetings,” adding that “the end of this year will witness the removal of all combat forces according to a timetable prepared for the withdrawal process.”

The State of Law coalition had called, in an interview with the Maalouma Agency, “Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani to issue a decision to remove American forces from Iraq immediately, while confirming that America continues to violate all security agreements concluded with it.”

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America stresses to Nechirvan Barzani the importance of its alliance and partnership with Iraq and Kurdistan in the region

Shafaq News / A delegation from the US Congress stressed, today, Sunday, to the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, the importance of the alliance and partnership between Iraq, including Kurdistan, with the United States in the region.

The Presidency of the Region stated in a statement today that President Nechirvan Barzani met on the third day of the Munich Security Conference, with a delegation of members of Congress headed by Congressman Michael Turner.

The statement added that the meeting discussed US relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, the situation in Iraq and the internal situation in the Kurdistan Region, relations between Erbil and Baghdad and the latest developments in the discussions between them to resolve differences.

According to the statement, the delegation expressed the US Congress’ continued support for Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, stressing that the United States views Iraq and the Kurdistan Region as an important ally and partner in the region.

For his part, President Nechirvan Barzani expressed his thanks to the US Congress for its continued support for Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. During the meeting, terrorist threats to the region and other issues of common interest were also discussed.

In addition, Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region, met before noon on Saturday at the Munich Security Conference in Germany, with Celeste Wallender, US Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, and discussed with her the security dangers and threats in Iraq and the complex situations in the Middle East region.

A second statement issued by the Presidency of the Region stated that the two sides agreed in the opinion that the safety and security and political stability of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region are important for the region, and while the further aggravation of the repercussions of the war in Gaza poses a threat and danger to the region, Iraq must make every effort to avoid sliding and getting involved in problems and It places its weight on confronting terrorism and the threats and danger of ISIS.

The statement noted that in another axis of the meeting, the effects and negative impacts of targeting and attacking international coalition forces in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region were discussed. In this regard, the need to put an end to those actions that threaten the security, stability and sovereignty of the country was stressed.

Joint security cooperation between America and Iraq, within the framework of the strategic agreement between the two sides, formed another focus of the meeting, according to the statement.

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After falling to zero… Iraq’s oil exports to America increased

Shafaq News / The US Energy Information Administration announced on Sunday that Iraq’s oil exports to America rose over the past week to reach more than 40,000 barrels per day.

The administration said in a table seen by Shafaq News Agency, “The average US imports of crude oil during the past week from 9 major countries amounted to 5.425 million barrels per day, down by 34 thousand barrels per day compared to the previous week, which amounted to 5.459 million barrels per day.”

She added, “Iraq’s oil exports to America amounted to 43,000 barrels per day last week, after it did not export any quantity the week before.”

The administration indicated that “most of America’s oil revenues during the past week came from Canada at an average of 3.999 million barrels per day, followed by Saudi Arabia with an average of 390 thousand barrels per day, and oil revenues from Mexico amounted to an average of 294 thousand barrels per day, and then Ecuador at an average of 201 thousand barrels per day.” .

According to the table, “The amount of American imports of crude oil from Colombia was at a rate of 150 thousand barrels per day, from Brazil at a rate of 148 thousand barrels per day, from Nigeria at a rate of 137 thousand barrels per day, and from Libya at a rate of 63 thousand barrels per day.”

While no quantity was imported from Russia.

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The Baghdad dollar ends its week near 152.5.. The money changers felt “the tension has ended” with the Americans

Baghdad – 964… The exchange rates of the US dollar, Thursday evening, ended its week stable near the level of 152.5 thousand dinars for each $100 note, continuing to remain stable at this level for nearly two weeks, especially since market experts were optimistic about “the disappearance of the specter of security tension” between Iraq and Washington.

Direct selling prices in the main exchange companies and their offices in the Baghdad areas, this evening, ranged between 152,400 and 153,500 dinars per note, compared to purchase prices ranging between 152,200 and 151,500 dinars.

The exchange rates at the offices of exchange companies in Baghdad areas were as follows:

Al-Kifah – Al-Shorja
Sale: 152,400
Buy: 152.200

Harithiya
Sale: 152,500
Buy: 152.100

Al-Adl District – Al-Rabie Street
Sale: 152,750
Buy: 152.250

Karrada
Sale: 153,500
Buy: 151,500

Sidiyah
Sale: 153,500
Buy: 151,500

Sadr City – Orfali
Sale: 153,500
Buy: 151,500

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Parliamentary Finance clarifies the powers of the legislative and executive authorities in “amending the budget”

Information / Baghdad… Today, Thursday, the Finance Committee clarified both the powers of the federal government and the role of the House of Representatives in the current year’s budget, which the House of Representatives is waiting to receive from the government.

A member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Mustafa Al-Karaawi, told Al-Maalomah, “Whether or not to amend the federal budget law depends on the government and the extent of its need to make amendments to some sections and items according to the need and requirements.”

He added, “The House of Representatives obligated the Council of Ministers, in accordance with Article 77 Second of the Constitution, to send tables related to its expectations for revenues and the volume of actual spending for the year 2024, while the rest of the budget items are supposed to be in effect, and if the government requests the amendment of some items, the House of Representatives will work to discuss them.” And work to reformulate it in a way that suits the government program and the Council’s requirements.”

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Al-Fateh: We will only accept a complete American withdrawal from Iraq

Information / Exclusive: The Al-Fatah Alliance confirmed, on Thursday, the continued political pressure towards withdrawing all foreign forces from Iraq, especially the American ones, accusing them of misleading them regarding their combat presence in Iraq.

The representative of the coalition, Muhammad Al-Baldawi, said in a statement to Al-Maalouma: “These forces cannot be allowed to remain on our lands in any way after the repeated attacks on the headquarters of the Popular Mobilization Forces and the security leaders.”

He added, “There are mounting political and popular demands towards the government to accelerate the scheduling of the American withdrawal from Iraqi territory,” noting that “Parliament authorized the government to hold talks with the United States of America about the withdrawal of its forces from the country as soon as possible.”

He continued, “All political blocs are continuing to end the foreign presence in Iraq and not allowing any pretext, whether training or arming, for the survival of the forces that have become enemy number one for Iraq.”

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A chronology of 15 years of US sanctions against Iraqi individuals and entities

The 964 Network conducted a review of the history of US sanctions imposed on Iraqi banks, companies, individuals and entities, against the backdrop of dealing with Iranian institutions.

The network listed the penalties according to their chronological sequence, as follows:

July 2009: The US State Department included the Iraqi Hezbollah Brigades on the terrorist list.

August 2012: The United States imposed economic sanctions against the Iraqi Islamic Bank “Elaf”, and placed it on the blacklist on charges of participating in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction through dealing with the Iranian Development Bank. In 2013, the sanction was lifted on the bank, and the Pentagon said at the time that the bank was no longer helping Iran in Evading financial penalties.

May 2015: The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security imposed sanctions against the Iraqi Al-Nasser Airlines, on charges of supporting the Iranian “Mahan Air” airline, affiliated with the Revolutionary Guard, with 9 aircraft.

May 2018: Sanctions from the US Treasury on Al-Bilad Islamic Bank and its owner, Member of Parliament Aras Habib, on charges of assisting Iranian parties with financial transfers for the benefit of the Lebanese Hezbollah.

March 2019: Sanctions from the US Treasury for Harakat al-Nujaba and its leader, Akram al-Kaabi, on charges of helping Iran evade the sanctions imposed on it.

June 2019: Sanctions from the US State Department on the “Southern Wealth Sources for General Trade” company based in Iraq, and two individuals, Makki Kadhim Al-Asadi and Muhammad Hussein Al-Hassani, on charges of “dealing with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and financing and transferring weapons for the benefit of Iraqi militias loyal to Iran.”

July 2019: Sanctions from the US Treasury, in accordance with the Global Magnitsky Act for Human Rights and Accountability, against 4 Iraqi figures: Rayan Al-Kildani, “leader of the Babylon armed faction,” Waad Al-Qaddo, “commander in the network mobilization,” and Ahmed Al-Jubouri (Abu Mazen), “head of the parliamentary axis coalition.” “And Nofal Al-Akoub, the governor of Nineveh at the time, was accused of violating human rights and corrupt practices, as US Vice President Mike Pence said at the time that “Washington will not stand idly by while the Iranian-backed militias spread terrorism.”

December 2019: the US Treasury imposed sanctions against Asaib leader Qais Khazali, his brother, a member of the group, and Hussein Falih (Abu Zainab al-Lami), the security official in the Popular Mobilization Forces, on charges of corruption and human rights violations against the backdrop of “suppression of the October demonstrators.”
December 2019: US Treasury sanctions against politician Khamis Al-Khanjar on corruption charges.

January 2020: Asaib Ahl al-Haq, its leader Qais al-Khazali, and his brother Laith, are listed on the terrorist list on charges of “violent agents of Iran who use violence and terrorism to strengthen the Iranian regime’s efforts to undermine Iraqi sovereignty.”
February 2020: Sanctions from the US State Department against a leader in the Iraqi Hezbollah Brigades, Ahmed Al-Hamidawi, on charges of being a “global terrorist” and having a close relationship with Iran.

March 2020 : Sanctions from the US Treasury against several individuals, the first of which is Adnan Al-Hamidawi, “Abu Ammar”, who works as a special operations commander in the Kata’ib Hezbollah faction loyal to Tehran, on charges of “intimidation operations that targeted Iraqi politicians who did not support the attempts of Iraqi political forces supported by Tehran to remove American forces from… Al-Bilad,” and Muhammad Al-Ghuraifi, a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard who works for the Bahjat Al-Kawthar Company in the city of Najaf, on charges of supporting the company’s leading director in the Revolutionary Guard and facilitating the travel of Revolutionary Guard officials between Iraq and Iran, Muhammad Saeed Al-Bahadli, who holds the position of General Manager of the Al-Khamayel Maritime Company. “, an Iraq-based company operating out of the port of Umm Qasr and owned by the Revolutionary Guard, was charged with “selling Iranian petroleum products and facilitating shipments and commercial transactions to circumvent the US sanctions imposed against the Iranian regime,” and the deputy director of the Khamayel Marine Company, Ali Hussein Al-Mansouri, was charged with the same charge.

January 2021: Sanctions from the US Treasury against the head of the Popular Mobilization Forces, Faleh al-Fayyad, on charges of human rights violations after Iranian-allied elements in the Popular Mobilization Forces attacked the October demonstrators.

January 2021: Sanctions from the US Treasury against Abu Fadak al-Muhammadawi, Chief of Staff of the Popular Mobilization Forces, on charges that he heads the Hezbollah Brigades, a “terrorist organization that supports Tehran’s malicious agenda in the region,” according to the Treasury.

July 2023: Sanctions from the US Treasury against 14 Iraqi banks on charges of involvement in money laundering and fraudulent operations, some of which are for the benefit of Iran, and most of which have an Islamic character and are linked to influential political figures in the country, namely, the Islamic Chancellor Bank, Al-Qartas Islamic Bank, Al-Tafif Islamic Bank, Elaf Islamic Bank, Erbil Investment Bank, International Islamic Bank, Trans Iraq Bank, Mosul Development Bank, Al Rajeh Islamic Bank, Sumer Commercial Bank, Trust International Islamic Bank, Ur Islamic Bank, Islamic World Bank, and Zain Iraq Islamic Investment Bank.

November 2023: Sanctions from the US Treasury against 5 people in the Iraqi Hezbollah Brigades: Imad Naji Al-Bahadli, a member of the ruling Shura Council of the Hezbollah Brigades, the group’s head of foreign affairs, Habib Hassan Mughamis Al-Daraji, the group’s spokesman, Jaafar Al-Husseini, and military commander Khaled. Kazem Jassim Al-Sakini, Bassem Muhammad Hasab Al-Majidi, along with 3 entities: the Sayyid Al-Shuhada Brigades and its leader Abu Alaa Al-Wala’i, the Abu Al-Fadl Al-Abbas Brigades, and the Karbala Brigades, on charges of “militias allied with Iran and receiving support from the Revolutionary Guard and participating in attacking the Americans in Iraq and Syria.”

January 2024: Sanctions from the US Treasury against the head of the Human Rights Movement, Hussein Mu’nis, and the director of technical equipment in the Popular Mobilization Forces, Riyad Ali Al-Azzawi, in addition to “Aqad Mohsen Al-Hamidawi,” the younger brother of the Secretary-General of the Hezbollah Brigades, who owns the “Ard Al-Masal” travel and tourism company based in Baghdad, and is used by the “Hezbollah Brigades” to generate revenues and launder money, along with the “Fly Baghdad” airline company and its director, Bashir Al-Shabani, on charges of “transporting weapons and fighters for the benefit of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.”

January 2024: Sanctions from the US Treasury against Al-Huda Bank of Iraq, and its Chairman of the Board of Directors, Hamad Al-Moussawi, on charges of “money laundering and financing the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.”

February 2024: Sanctions from the US Treasury against 7 Iraqi banks on the same charge as Al-Huda Bank, as well as non-compliance with international standards.

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