Al-Kazemi’s early days in government: striking a balance first

Baghdad The | A package of decisions announced by Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi after the first government session. Meetings with various diplomats, especially the American and Iranian ambassadors in Baghdad. An atmosphere, according to prominent political sources, was “very comfortable,” especially since the two meetings held claims by the two capitals that it was necessary “to make the Al-Kazimi experiment successful,” at a time when the Observers point out that “the next four months (May, June, July, August) will be quiet, and it will be a first opportunity to measure Al-Kazemi’s seriousness in implementing his ministerial program,” especially since the American side gave the Iraqi side an “exception” to import gas and electricity from the Islamic Republic for 120 days.

The atmosphere that was nominated for the two visits, according to the information, was “very positive”. Al-Kazimi seeks in form and content to achieve a balance in relations with Washington and Tehran, and contain the consequences of the conflict between the two axes within the country, refusing to transfer it and transferring it to a plaza to settle accounts. The information confirms that the man wants in return, and firmly, “to strengthen bilateral relations with Tehran”, which is based on his approach to the relationship with Washington, which has expressed its willingness to establish a timetable for the withdrawal of its forces. . This trend has been reported to Tehran repeatedly over the past few weeks, through “trusted channels,” and he appreciated it, which provided his decision-making circles with an “additional push” to accept and support Al-Kazemi.

Americans gave Baghdad an “exception” to import gas and electricity from Tehran for 120 days

In two notable steps, the new prime minister announced that his government will resort to foreign loans, to secure the wages of public sector workers and retirees as well, as a result of the suffocating crisis the country is going through, after the price drop world oil companies. Iraq next month will not be able to secure the liquidity necessary to pay the wages of workers and retirees; and Al-Kazemi faces limited options for confrontation, especially since “the first results of fighting corruption and stopping waste will not come to light sooner, for reasons related to the structure of the system and its governing boards,” says an informed source. .
As for the second decision, it was to return Lieutenant General Abdul Wahab Al-Saadi and his promotion as head of the “Antiterrorist Agency”, after he was referred by the former Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi to the Ministry of Defense. Here, the question arises: Is Al-Saadi accused of “leading the coup?” The answers are contradictory, but if this is true, then Al-Kazemi seeks to descend when the street wishes and absorbs it first, and to achieve a “balance” in official security and the military services affected (as expressed) by the instructions. from Washington or Tehran in second place. Al-Saadi’s dismissal move was the first spark of the events of last October 1. This made him enjoy the blessing of the “Supreme Religious Authority” (Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani), who had previously expressed in his style his rejection of Abdul-Mahdi’s decision. And if al-Saadi’s accusation, as some say, is “manufacturing from one of them”, then the balance of “credibility” for a broad political group needs a question about a decision-making mechanism / position that Often realizes it is based on a “rumor” or an account. However, Al-Kazemi dealt a heavy media blow to this team, losing the “corner” of the history of the events of last October.
In his effort to restore “the prestige of the state,” Al-Kazimi announced “the formation of a supreme legal committee to investigate all events that have occurred since October,” and called for the release of the detainees of the protesters in coordination with the judiciary. , except those involved in blood, and not tolerate kidnapping and prosecution. Perpetrators, protecting peaceful protesters and avoiding violence. The instructions will be welcomed at the international and regional level, but depend on Al-Kazemi’s ability to implement it. And his success means building a broad public base, and this is what he wants by affirming his affiliation with people, just as he wants what the “benchmark” would be on his side if he accomplished that. As for Washington and Tehran, the extent to which Al-Kazemi takes their interests into account is what man will reap with the support and coverage of those who are affiliated with them.