Dinar Observer Daily

Jeff – Dinar Guru   Putting Maliki in [prime minister position] would be a fatal step.  It will ruin the country because of what the Trump administration will do to them.

Sandy Ingram – Dinar Guru   Article:  “Exclusive:  US special envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya no longer in the post…”  We know things are changing because positions are changing from the top.

Militia Man – Dinar Guru  I know there’s been what looks to be drama of politics but…the monetary reforms, economic reforms, there’s no stopping it.  They’re still moving forward…The politics side of it is always kind of an unknown but in terms of large amounts of money, like hundreds of billion, hasn’t stopped flowing.  They haven’t had any blowback from anyone when it comes to big money.  Everybody’s still moving forward.

Jeff – Dinar Guru   Let’s get into the ‘Kuwait Syndrome’ aspect of this.  Can they tell you before the rate changes that they’re going to flat out pull the OACT sanctions…?  Those are the last, final, remaining sanctions on Iraq…Hell no they’re not going to do that...Here’s what they’re doing.  They’re reviewing Iraq right now to make sure they’re worthy of lifting the last final remaining OFAC/US Treasury sanctions so they can increase the currency value and go international.  But what they’re portraying in the news is instability and insecurity.  They can’t give you clues the rate is about to go up in value. This is the Kuwait Syndrome…When you follow the facts through the means of their actions you can gauge this so much better and accurately…

Sandy Ingram – Dinar Guru   $100 billion, Iraq’s funds held at the US Federal Reserve – this is what it’s all about...They don’t want Maliki to get his hands on that $100 billion that’s being held in the Federal Reserve.  Trump has denounced support of Maliki if elected prime minister again.  There are people in Iraq trying to prevent this…The news in the Middle East is saying Trump is losing control and Iraq is going to do what they want to do and Iraq is in charge and Iraq is this and Iraq is that.  You and I know that’s not true.  They postponed the session to elect the president for the 2nd time.  No president, no PM.

Mountain Goat – Dinar Guru    As investors in the Iraqi dinar we keep remembering those words of STABILITY and SECURITY that Dr Shabibi told us must occur first prior to any reinstatement. So, Iraq MUST have a STABLE government and the country of Iraq must be SECURE from foreign intervention and conflict. Do you really think it is now and ready to move to FOREX?

Sandy Ingram – Dinar Guru  Before any sustainable currency adjustment can occur, Iraq must have a banking system capable of handling international capital flows, meeting compliance requirements, supporting trade, and maintaining domestic confidence.  What appears to be a delay is actually a methodical process of alignment…Two fundamentally different financial
systems must be carefully aligned.

Jeff – Dinar Guru   What are the remaining sanctions?  UN Chapter VII sanctions, gone.  Oil export controls, gone. IMF, World Bank access still active.  WTO pathway is open…The last remaining sanctions on Iraq are within OFAC. 

Mountain Goat – Dinar Guru   we must believe that the Trump administration wants the reinstatement of the Iraq dinar even more than we do, however the situation in and around Iraq must be stable. Trump plans to bring in massive US money to Iraq for development and investment, but it must be stable and secure first. 

Jeff – Dinar Guru    To go any further forward after the government is formed they have to change the rate.  With that said…as the government nears the second half of the formation, Savaya’s envoy is going there to open the books to give them a financial review/audit.  Part of the reason they’re auditing them is because they’re getting ready to lift the sanctions so they can go international.  It’s about allowing them to go international.  The last remaining sanctions is OFAC.

Militia Man – Dinar Guru  You see the corruption falling.  You see the bite back from the corruption because the new systems are working.  They’re not having it.  They’re not liking it.  Today’s theme in the news has been about misinformation.  It’s quite evident…You have to be very careful on what you read and how you read it because there’s a lot of propaganda out  there. 

Pimpy – Dinar Guru  Al-Sudani has stepped down [from the next prime minister election].  They worked out some concessions that Al-Sudani is getting and he has stepped down.  This is so bad.  But there is a tiny silver lining and that is they are not 100% sold on Maliki.  There’s other candidates they might take in consideration.  Let’s hope that’s the truth….The future for Iraq is going to be interesting.

Sandy Ingram – Dinar Guru   A conflict between Iran and the United States is brewing.  It is reported there has been over 16,000 protesters killed in Iran…A lot of Iranians are using smaller border crossings in northern Iraq to enter into Iraq.  Lots and lots of Iranians have already crossed the border…This is not good for Iraq or Iraqi investors.

Clare – Dinar Guru  Tom Harb, President of the American Middle East Coalition for Democracy, interview “What is the significance of choosing Mark Savaya as President Trump’s special envoy to Iraq? …The appointment of Mark Savaya is a positive step that Iraq should capitalize on.
The selection of a special envoy simply means that President Trump is personally interested in direct engagement with Iraq and its development and growth. Savaya’s arrival in Baghdad will signify the White House’s willingness to push Iraq toward significant reforms. However, this is contingent on him finding a genuine partner within the government, one who doesn’t merely make statements for the cameras and then return to Baghdad contradicting the commitments made in Washington.” [Post 1 of 2]

Clare – Dinar Guru  “President Trump doesn’t want any Iraqi officials lying to him. We have a clear example: when Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani visited Washington, he spoke about finding a solution to the issue of the factions, about state sovereignty, and about monopolizing weapons. But upon his return to Baghdad, he said that the factions have a right to exist in Iraq. This duplicity is unacceptable…Savaya’s briefcase …contains one essential document, titled: ‘Do you want a strong and influential Iraq within the region? Then you must disarm the militias.’ …If the Iraqis don’t want to change their reality, Trump will ask Savaya to leave Iraq and will clearly state: “These are countries that don’t want any solution to improve their situation.”  [Post 2 of 2]

Jeff – Dinar Guru  The news is phenomenal.  Looks amazing.  The next critical thing we’re looking for is when they’re going to have and hold a session of parliament to tackle and vote on the president.  They haven’t given us that date yet but they’re in close proximity to doing that…When they get to the point of a prime minister, this can go very fast…They could  announce the prime minister the same day they announce the president.

Jeff – Dinar Guru   You know we have to wait for the government to be formed.  That’s clear as day because we’re near the middle point of the formation of their government and the rate hasn’t changed.  It’s obvious we’re waiting for the government to be formed.  That’s been the #1 delay the whole time by the central bank as to why the rate hasn’t changed …Mark Savaya is there right now…He’s going to be auditing and opening Iraq’s financial books working with the US Treasury regarding OFAC to get the last final remaining sanctions under OFAC removed from the country of Iraq so they can go international.

Samson – Dinar Guru   Article:  “MARK SAVAYA ARRIVES IN ERBIL TO SUPPORT U.S. DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS“

Sandy Ingram – Dinar Guru   None of us is happy about the news of Sudani pulling out of the race for the prime minister.  We have to remember that he backdoored the prime minister before him.  Now it appears the same is happening to him.  However no word yet on what Iraq will do. 

Jeff – Dinar Guru   You were hearing from other [dinar gurus] that Sudani was out, that he conceded to Maliki.  I told you guys that was all B.S. nonsense and you have to know how to correctly vet the news…I told you… Sudani was not out.  Sudani did not concede.  Many of you guys were frustrated and upset…They still don’t have a final decision towards Maliki...You can’t trust the political news.  It’s very misleading and they lie to you extensively in it.  Article:  “What if Mohammed Shia al-Sudani rebels against the coordination framework…”  This article doesn’t suggest Sudani conceded to Maliki.

Pimpy – Dinar Guru   I started saying [last year], ‘Everything is going smooth in Iraq, but one of my concerns we have elections coming up.  Every time we have an election that’s a fiasco.  There’s always some bull shit.’  I said we have to hope Sudani becomes the prime minister because he definitely got Iraq on track more than people know…Now is a time in which they start jockeying…getting coalitions together…I said to be careful because who is the best at doing this?  I said Maliki…People were like, ‘no, there’s no way in hell he’s gonna be the prime minister.’…Sudani has stepped aside to let Maliki take over as prime minister.  Article “U.S. envoy flags Iraq visit as Maliki return and Iran influence loom“

Clare – Dinar Guru   Article: “With Savaya…’Baghdad Today’ obtains a message from Trump to Baghdad: ‘The time of chaos is over.’ “ Quote:  “US President Donald Trump doesn’t mince words when it comes to Iraq…Either a single army under the authority of the state, or a fragmented country where power is divided among rival armed factions. In Trump’s view, there can be no renaissance for a country that aspires to compete with its neighbors while distributing sovereignty among official institutions and armed groups… What is the main message that President Donald Trump is sending to Baghdad?…President Trump’s message is very clear: Iraq cannot progress with two armies. What’s needed is the complete dismantling of the Popular Mobilization Forces and the retention of a single official force, the Iraqi army.”   [Post 1 of 2….stay tuned]

Clare – Dinar Guru  “What is the content of the message that President Trump’s envoy, Mark Savaya, is carrying to Iraq?…The message he carries from President Trump is very simple and direct: ‘End the factions; there will be no progress with them.’  If Savaya arrives in Baghdad, it means there is real room for solutions and that Iraq is ready to take positive steps. If he doesn’t come, it indicates that the problems are intractable and that Iraq isn’t receiving much attention from Washington because the Iraqi partner doesn’t want to change the status quo. [Post 2 of 2]

Mountain Goat – Dinar Guru   Article: “AN ECONOMIC OBSERVATORY REVEALS THE CENTRAL BANK OF IRAQ’S CONDITIONS FOR BANKS TO TRADE IN CURRENCIES OTHER THAN THE DOLLAR.”  Another step in the breakaway from sanctioned times, this time global payment for trade…But this is not the end yet and there is still much work to be done. Yes, Iraq must get out of this 1991 and 2003 UN sanction-mode mindset and get back to regular international trade processes. We are now witnessing yet another step forward and this is a good one.

Clare – Dinar Guru  Article: “Mark Savaya arrives in Erbil” Quote “Mark Savaya, US President Donald Trump’s envoy for  Iraq affairs, arrived in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, early Saturday morning…”

Militia Man – Dinar Guru   They’re not telling us a date.  They’re not telling us a rate.  They’re not going to.  But they are going to keep teaching us along the way until one day Alaq just does it…  

Sandy Ingram – Dinar Guru  I want to recommend you watch a series on Netflix entitled The Smugglers Web.  This series may help you understand corruption in Iraq and how difficult it is to stop or deal with it when a lot of money is involved.  This series takes place in India, but I could not help to understand Iraq’s situation much better after watching…Keep in mind Sudani is a strong opponent of corruption…The series may give you a better understanding of what Sudani is going through and what is  happening in Iraq.

Jeff – Dinar Guru   My head is buried in the news 2 hours a day.  This period…is the most record amount of news I have ever seen and witnessed suggesting...confirming and revealing to me how close I am to the rate changing.  I’ve never witnessed this amount of record news.

Clare – Dinar Guru   Mark_Savaya – “I met with the U.S. Department of the Treasury and OFAC to address key challenges and reform opportunities across both state owned and private banks, with a clear emphasis on strengthening financial governance, compliance, and institutional accountability…We also discussed next steps related to forthcoming sanctions targeting malign actors and networks that undermine financial integrity and state authority. The relationship between Iraq and the United States has never been stronger than it is today under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump.”

Mountain Goat – Dinar Guru   …My source in CBI still says al-Sudani is going to be here for a second term…