Maybe they've finally seen sense and threatened to cut off the hundreds of millions of dollars they've been paying to Iraq every year in foreign aid. |
Re the article 717825 on the corrupt Iraq Supreme Court
Now we know that senior US politicians with clout are going to be making things happen in Iraq.
"Wilson is a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, serving as Chair of the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee and a member of the Europe Subcommittee. He is also the most senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, where he sits on the Readiness and Strategic Forces Subcommittees.
Since the 111th Congress, Wilson has been appointed to the influential Republican Policy Committee. He currently chairs the Republican Study Committee's National Security and Foreign Affairs Task Force for the 118th Congress."
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https://x.com/thenewregion/status/1884907125974995259 The Iraqi government will build a refinery in Kirkuk on 900 dunams of land, with a capacity of 70,000 barrels of oil per day, at the cost of two billion dollars - Kirkuk Governor Rebwar Taha announcedThe construction of the refinery will take five years and create around 3,000 jobs |
Could hardly be more relevant, that so called "court" has been a total nightmare.
If Trump follows through on his plan to reduce Iranian influence in Baghdad by using sanctions against pro Iranian entities that "court" should be at the top of his list. |
Maybe, maybe not. As I said before I think there is a general push towards a resolution. By hook or by crook it's gonna get done before September. GLA to those hoping for lower entries, you maybe disappointed. If you've got shares then time to sit on your hands. |
I'd say that's well on topic. Good find |
 Slightly off topic but good news nonetheless! https://www.kurdistan24.net/en/story/822258 ERBIL (Kurdistan24) Republican congress member Joe Wilson, stated on Thursday that Iraq's Supreme Court is unconstitutional and has become an Iranian regime tool. "Iraq's Supreme Court is unconstitutional and has become an Iranian regime tool. Chief Justice Jassim Abboud Ameri is Iranian and Badr Corps puppet," Wilson posted on his personal X account. The US Congress member emphasized the need for either sanctioning or entirely reforming the Iraqi Justice system. "The Iraqi justice system must be sanctioned or entirely reformed," Wilson stated. Iraq's Supreme Court has faced growing criticism for its rulings, particularly those affecting the Kurdistan Region's autonomy and economic interests. In recent years, the court has issued decisions that have severely impacted Kurdistan's oil exports, aligning with Baghdad's efforts to centralize control over the country's energy sector. Kurdish officials and international observers argue that these rulings undermine the region's constitutional rights and economic stability.Critics also point to the court's lack of constitutional legitimacy, as it was established without proper parliamentary approval. The latest condemnation comes from U.S. Congressman Wilson, who accuses the court of serving Iranian interests and calls for sanctions or systemic reforms in Iraq's judiciary.Read More: Iraq's federal court decision 'unjust attempt' to jeopardize opportunity to resolve issues, says PM BarzaniWilson is a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, serving as Chair of the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee and a member of the Europe Subcommittee. He is also the most senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, where he sits on the Readiness and Strategic Forces Subcommittees.Since the 111th Congress, Wilson has been appointed to the influential Republican Policy Committee. He currently chairs the Republican Study Committee's National Security and Foreign Affairs Task Force for the 118th Congress. |
170p gone! |
Think £1.70 is going to be history today.
Gla |
My thoughts too Bang gone |
It's better than that as the CPR cut off a large part of the field ..
Calc is ...
3.8 - 0.7 = 3.1 / 0.8 = 3.85 Bn blls + 458 mn
=4.3 Bn blls reserves .
It's all been put on this BB by many posters over the years .
( ref JS o.8 % of FP = 800 Mn blls reserves) |
Member of the Oil and Energy Committee: "The factions agreed to vote on the budget amendment on Sunday." https://x.com/john78846295/status/1884888434692534367 |
167.80 on bid |
https://channel8.com/english/30165 Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, during a meeting with the Speaker of Parliament and faction leaders last night, emphasized the government's commitment to increasing the cost of extracting oil from the Kurdistan Region to $16, with the full return of oil and gas to the federal government without deductions.The Iraqi Prime Minister's Media Office stated that Sudani expressed the government's intention to amend the budget law on oil in the Kurdistan Region, which was approved on October 5, 2024, by the Council of Ministers.According to the amendment to Article 12 of the Iraqi law, the amount for the production and transportation of each barrel of oil in the Kurdistan Region will be raised from $6 to $16 until an international company provides a realistic and fair estimate of production costs in the region's oil fields within 60 days, after which a new price will be set.The statement also mentioned that Sudani highlighted the letter sent by the government representative to Parliament on the 23rd of this month, which aligns with the text approved by the Finance Committee.According to the letter submitted by Abdul Zahra al-Fatlawi, the Iraqi government's representative in Parliament, oil exports through the State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO) will follow the same procedures and pricing across Iraq, with all revenues directed to the federal government without deductions. The costs of extraction and export will be compensated in various ways.The statement from the Sudani Media Office confirmed that the Speaker of Parliament, deputies, and faction leaders supported the government's proposed text to amend the budget law. |
The morning`s euphoria is understandable following a very agreeable dinner at the PM`a house but back with your mates and fellow shiits who are determined to screw the Kurdsetc is another matter and so I will await the vote. |
Says 200 mp’s expected to vote in favour.
Gla |
Not sure if this has been posted but anyway
Iraqi Parliament moves toward agreement on key budget amendment
Following a meeting on Wednesday with the heads of parliamentary factions, Vian Sabri, head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) faction, confirmed that lawmakers had reached an understanding to support the amendment.
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Iraqi Parliament. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)Iraqi Parliament. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)
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ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – In a significant step toward economic stability, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has successfully secured parliamentary consensus to advance a crucial budget amendment aimed at resuming oil exports from the Kurdistan Region.
Following a meeting on Wednesday with the heads of parliamentary factions, Vian Sabri, head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) faction, confirmed that lawmakers had reached an understanding to support the amendment.
“The prime minister emphasized the urgent need to restore oil exports to mitigate economic damage, urging all parties to collaborate in passing the government-backed bill,” Sabri told Kurdistan24.
With broad agreement among Kurdish, Sunni, and Shiite factions, approximately 200 MPs are expected to vote in favor of the amendment on Sunday, marking a potential breakthrough in Iraq’s energy and economic sectors. |
Baghdad and Erbil Delegations to Reconvene on Salaries and Kurdistan Oil Exports
The KRG delegation will meet with a delegation from the Iraqi federal government on Friday, in the residence of the Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Baghdad.
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Iraq's government logo (L), KRG logo (R). (Graphic: Designed by Kurdistan24)Iraq's government logo (L), KRG logo (R). (Graphic: Designed by Kurdistan24)
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ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Erbil and Baghdad delegations to meet again in Baghdad to discuss the issue of not paying the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) employees’ salaries by Baghdad, Kurdistan24 correspondent reported.
A delegation from the KRG Ministry of Finance and Economy will visit Baghdad on Thursday will go to Baghdad to resume talks about the KRG employees’ salary issue.
Kurdistan24 correspondent in Baghdad revealed that the KRG delegation will meet with a delegation from the Iraqi federal government on Friday, in the residence of the Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Baghdad.
This meeting comes after a meeting of the Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani on Wednesday with the heads of the political parties’ parliamentary factions to discuss passing the bill about amending the Iraqi general budget, that paves the way for resuming Kurdistan Region’s oil exports.
Following that meeting on Wednesday night, Vian Sabri, the head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) faction in the Iraqi parliament told Kurdistan24 that agreement was reached during this meeting to pass the amendment of the article related to resuming Kurdistan oil export, in the Iraqi general budget law. |
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