News, Rumors and Opinions Friday 3-6-2026

Clare: The four presidencies reject the “attacks” targeting Iraqi cities, including the Kurdistan Region.

3/5/2026

On Thursday, the four Iraqi presidencies reiterated the country’s “firm” position of not allowing its territory to be used to attack neighboring countries, while expressing their rejection of the “attacks” targeting Iraqi cities, including the Kurdistan Region.

The four presidencies held a meeting at Baghdad Palace, attended by President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, Speaker of Parliament Hebat Hamad Al-Halbousi, and Chief Justice Faiq Zaidan, according to a joint statement issued by their media offices.

The statement said that the meeting included an in-depth review of the latest security and political developments on the regional and international scenes, and their direct repercussions on the internal situation in Iraq.

According to the statement, the participants discussed the mechanisms adopted by the government to prevent the country from being drawn into the throes of external conflicts, and emphasized support for the government’s measures to impose security and stability and protect the country’s sovereignty, and the commitment to protecting the security of diplomatic missions, stressing the need to maintain Iraq’s pivotal and balanced role in promoting security and stability in the region.

The presidencies reiterated Iraq’s firm position of refusing to allow its territory to be used as a launching pad for attacks on neighboring countries or to threaten their security. They also reject attacks targeting Iraqi cities, governorates, and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and consider them a violation of national sovereignty.

The meeting stressed the need for an immediate cessation of military operations in the region and respect for the sovereignty and independence of states, calling on the international community to take urgent action to prevent the conflict from escalating. The meeting also emphasized that resorting to the negotiating track and diplomatic solutions is the best way to spare the region the serious repercussions of the conflict at the regional and international levels.

On the domestic front, the participants discussed the importance of expediting the completion of constitutional requirements, strengthening national unity to confront current circumstances, as well as supporting the government’s efforts to consolidate security and stability, improve the living and service conditions of citizens, and continue the path of reform and sustainable development.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the attendees stressed the need to support security measures aimed at establishing security and order, and to hold accountable those who spread rumors through the media or social media platforms, as they pose a direct threat to civil peace and internal security, in accordance with legal and judicial procedures. LINK

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Clare: Popular Mobilization Forces Evacuate Bases Across Iraq Amid Fears of US and Israeli Strikes

3/5/2026

Armed factions within Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces have begun evacuating a wide network of military bases across the country, as fears mount over possible US and Israeli strikes targeting their positions.

Security sources revealed that, due to the possibility of anticipated strikes by the United States and Israel, groups affiliated with the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) have started evacuating a large number of their military bases.

According to security information, on Thursday evening, PMF armed groups began withdrawing from numerous bases and military facilities located along the borders of Nineveh province, as well as in central and southern Iraq.

Dilan Barzan, Kurdistan24 correspondent, reported citing a senior security source that the evacuation process has created security gaps in those areas.

To address the situation, Iraq’s Joint Operations Command has decided to deploy Iraqi army units temporarily to the locations from which PMF forces withdrew, in an effort to control the situation and prevent any potential security violations.

In another part of the information, sources stated that PMF bases had been subjected to continuous attacks for five consecutive nights, which contributed to a heightened state of alert and fear among the forces.

Regarding developments on the ground, the Kurdistan24 correspondent also revealed that earlier, a US military aircraft flying over the skies of Basra was targeted by armed groups and brought down.

According to information from security sources, unmanned aerial vehicles have been flying over the provinces of Salahaddin, Basra, Karbala, and Najaf for four consecutive nights, conducting close surveillance of the security situation and military movements in those areas.

As tensions intensify across Iraq, the withdrawal of PMF units and the deployment of Iraqi army forces signal growing security concerns amid the widening regional confrontation.  LINK

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Frank26   Question:  “What will a fair exchange rate be?”  The government of Iraq wants it to be at least on par with the dollar, 1 to 1.  If you have a million dinars, you have a million dollars.  But you have to realize this is an RI.  It’s not an RV…This is a reinstatement.  So it’s possible that they may reinstate the value, which is $3.22 and then you have the float  which will take $3.22 higher.  

Walkingstick  Question:  to Iraqi bank friend Aki – “What is your reaction about what we have done to Iran?”  AKI: My boss and I were prepared for this.  We received updates and reports and we knew you guys were going to attack them.  We just didn’t know when.  We agree that this campaign will not last long.  We have been ready and are ready to go the  moment they release the new rate. 

Militia Man  The CBI can and likely will proceed with a managed REER adjustment independent of the banking sector’s final consolidation.  As long as the core system is stable and compliant, which it increasingly is, mergers and compliance are ongoing, not prerequisites that must be 100% complete...Iraq is ready now or very close for the next phase.  The CBI  can move on a REER when prudent while the sector continues to consolidate in parallel.  

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Big News For Dinar Investors !

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This is a very important development regarding the politics and leadership in Iraq.

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