News, Rumors and Opinions Tuesday 6-17-2026
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Clare: The Sudanese government has ordered the prosecution of those responsible for the attacks on the US embassy and facilities, and the accountability of those who failed in their duties.
3/16/2026
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, issued firm directives today, Tuesday, to all security and intelligence agencies to track down and pursue the perpetrators of the attacks that targeted a number of vital installations, facilities, and diplomatic missions.
The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Sabah al-Nu’man, said in a statement, a copy of which was received by Al-Furat News, that “the security forces from the Popular Mobilization Forces are being subjected to treacherous attacks, resulting in martyrs and wounded, coinciding with repeated unjustified attacks targeting the Majnoon oil field, the Rashid International Hotel, and the headquarters of the American embassy, indicating that these criminal acts aim to destabilize security and stability and undermine the government’s efforts in building and prosperity.”
Al-Nu’man added that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces ordered the tracking and prosecution of the perpetrators of these attacks and bringing them to justice immediately, stressing that “the security of the state and the safety of its citizens is a red line that cannot be crossed.” He also directed that those who failed to perform their duty within their area of work be held accountable.
He pointed out that the Iraqi people are the ones most affected by these actions, which will be met with firm measures to ensure lasting security and stability throughout the country. LINK
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Clare: The coordinating framework rejects the statement on the region's wealth and calls for the resumption of oil exports via Ceyhan.
3/16/2026
The Coordination Framework affirmed on Monday that the management of the oil and gas file and their export must be done in accordance with the constitution and applicable laws, and in a way that preserves the unity of the sovereign decision of the Iraqi state and the rights of all Iraqis.
The framework, in a statement received by Al-Furat News, called for "prioritizing the supreme national interest and serious cooperation between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government to resume oil exports through the Ceyhan port."
The framework stressed "the need to adhere to the policies and decisions of the federal government in a way that serves the higher interest of the Iraqi state at this critical and decisive moment, while at the same time expressing its rejection of what was stated in the statement of the Ministry of Natural Resources in the Kurdistan Regional Government regarding the oil export file through the Ceyhan port."
The statement indicated that "the accusations contained in the region's statement do not contribute to finding real solutions, stressing that addressing disputes must be done in the spirit of national partnership and shared responsibility." LINK
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War, Oil & Inflation: A Dangerous Pattern Is Emerging
Lynette Zang: 3-16-2026
War, oil supply disruptions, and inflation have historically moved together—and we may be seeing that pattern emerge again.
In this video, Lynette breaks down how rising energy prices, geopolitical tensions, and fragile supply chains could trigger another global inflation shock.
When oil prices surge, the effects ripple through transportation, manufacturing, food, and nearly every sector of the economy. Understanding this pattern could be critical for protecting your wealth.
Chapters:
00:00 Oil Crisis Could Trigger Inflation Shock
00:34 Oil Is the “Bloodstream” of the Global Economy
01:05 1973 Oil Crisis Parallels to Today
01:33 Political Pressure, Central Banks, and Rising Inflation
02:07 Strait of Hormuz Closure and Global Oil Shock
03:03 Oil Spikes to $120 and Trader Control of Prices
04:11 Rising Shipping Costs and Global Economic Impact
05:11 Fuel Hoarding and the Start of a Global Energy Crunch
06:13 Oil Charts, Price Gaps, and the Bullish Trend Signal
07:46 War, Monetary System Transitions, and Inflation
08:57 Why Debt-Based Money Isn’t Real Wealth
09:19 Gold vs Oil Ratio at Extreme Levels
10:23 Building Real Security: Food, Energy, and Community