Is Iraq Ready To Revalue the Dinar?

Is Iraq Ready To Revalue the Dinar?

The Dinar Den: 9-16-2026

Stephen, an entrepreneur and seasoned investor in the Iraqi currency, provides a detailed analysis of Iraq’s current economic trajectory. The core of this discussion relies on a comprehensive report compiled by an IT systems expert named Kenny.

This meticulously drafted report evaluates Iraq’s systemic readiness for major currency reform, focusing on key structural changes rather than the speculative rumors that often dominate the conversation.

A major focus of Kenny’s report is the rapid modernization of Iraq’s digital payment frameworks and its broader banking restructuring. For any nation seeking to stabilize or revalue its currency, a robust and secure technological infrastructure is an absolute necessity.

The host explains that Iraq has been systematically upgrading its electronic banking networks, aligning its domestic financial institutions with international standards.

These updates allow for seamless transaction processing and greater financial inclusion, representing the essential technological foundation required to support a modern, globally integrated economy.

In addition to technological upgrades, the report highlights Iraq’s stringent efforts regarding liquidity control and the enforcement of anti-money laundering measures. To regain the trust of international markets and global financial institutions like the International Monetary Fund, the Central Bank of Iraq has implemented rigorous regulatory compliance standards.

By actively mitigating illicit capital flight and managing domestic cash circulation, Iraqi authorities are demonstrating a serious commitment to fiscal discipline. This regulatory shift is a vital step toward stabilizing the economy and ensuring that any future monetary adjustments are sustainable over the long term.

When these various initiatives are viewed collectively, they closely mirror the established pre-currency reform pathways historically taken by other developing nations.

While the video explicitly notes that there has been no official announcement regarding an exchange rate change or immediate revaluation, the convergence of institutional, technological, and regulatory reforms indicates a clear direction of travel.

Iraq is systematically checking the boxes required to transition its economy away from a cash-dominant, isolated system toward a highly regulated, modern financial model capable of handling significant economic shifts.

Despite the growing wave of optimism surrounding these positive economic indicators, Stephen urges his audience to remain grounded and maintain a realistic perspective. Speculative investing in foreign currencies carries inherent risks, and there are never any absolute guarantees when dealing with complex macroeconomic reforms.

While the progress highlighted in Kenny’s report is undeniable and highly encouraging, patience remains a critical asset for observers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1jnbCLyafo

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Wednesday Afternoon 9-16-26

Exclusive | News of the dollar cutoff in Iraq fuels speculation and raises the exchange rate

September 16, 2026Last updated: September 16, 2026

The Independent - The Iraqi market has witnessed a new wave of increases in dollar exchange rates in recent days, coinciding with a significant increase in demand for the US currency, amid a state of anxiety fueled by news circulating about the possibility of imposing new restrictions on dollar flows to Iraq in the coming period.

An informed source told the Independent Press Agency that one of the main reasons behind the recent rise in the exchange rate is the news that has spread widely during the past hours and days regarding the possibility of cutting off or restricting the dollar to Iraq, which prompted a number of speculators and dealers to move quickly to buy the American currency.

According to the source, the market has witnessed unusually large withdrawals of dollars in recent days, amid concerns among some traders about a possible shortage in supply if the circulating news turns into actual actions.

He added that the state of anxiety opened the door for speculators to raise prices, as the increased demand in conjunction with the circulating news led to increased pressure on the parallel market and accelerated the movement of the exchange rate.

The source indicated that the mere spread of talk about the possibility of cutting the dollar or tightening restrictions on it was enough to push the market into a state of tension, even before any official decision was announced in this direction.

Conversely, official data published to date does not show any announcement from the Central Bank of Iraq regarding cutting off dollar supplies to Iraq. On the contrary, in June 2026, the Central Bank affirmed its commitment to meeting legitimate demand for dollars within established regulations, while its measures during the year included regulating access to foreign currency, tightening compliance requirements, and reforming the banking sector.

Furthermore, the officially announced restrictions focus on specific banks and companies barred from dealing in dollars, rather than a complete cutoff of dollars to Iraq. The Central Bank clarified in February that institutions on the restricted lists cannot participate in dollar transactions, either directly or indirectly.

These developments reveal the sensitivity of the Iraqi market to any news related to the dollar or the financial relationship with the United States, as unconfirmed news can quickly turn into an actual demand for the currency, and then into speculation that raises prices in the market.

The source believes that the current problem is not only related to the amount of dollars available, but also to the state of fear created by the news circulating about the next stage, which prompted some traders, citizens and speculators to hold onto dollars or increase their purchases in anticipation of any possible measures.

All eyes remain on the coming days to see if official bodies will issue clarifications regarding the circulating news, amid anticipation in the market for any stance that could reduce anxiety and lessen the pace of speculation.

Thus, it appears that news of the possibility of cutting off or restricting the dollar to Iraq has become, in itself, one of the main drivers of the recent jump in the

exchange rate, so far, rather than an official announcement confirming that the dollar has actually been cut off to the country.

https://mustaqila.com/خاص-أخبار-قطع-الدولار-عن-العراق-تشعل-ا/

In Detail... Al-Zaydi's Advisor Reveals To Shafaq News The Features And Challenges Of The 2027 Budget

2026-09-16 07:39  Shafaq News - Baghdad   On Wednesday, the Prime Minister’s financial and economic advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, revealed the most prominent features and challenges facing Iraq’s 2027 budget, stressing that its final form is not yet clear, pending the approval of the draft law by the Council of Ministers and its referral to the House of Representatives.

Saleh told Shafaq News Agency that "the full picture of Iraq's 2027 budget is not yet clear, unless the Council of Ministers finishes discussing and approving the draft federal general budget law and refers it to the House of Representatives."

He explained that “initial indicators alone are not sufficient to judge the trends of fiscal policy in the coming year, unless the estimates of revenues and the ceiling of spending, in its operational and investment aspects, and the priorities of programs and projects, especially investment ones, are definitively clarified, as well as the size of the planned deficit and the assumptions regarding the average price of a barrel of oil and the expected export quantities.”

Saleh added that these indicators are of exceptional importance in light of the economic and financial conditions that Iraq is going through, explaining that “any unrealistic estimate of revenues or expenditures can directly affect the size of the deficit and the need for financing, and the state’s ability to continue implementing its investment programs and fulfilling its operational obligations.”

Saleh pointed out that “the initial features indicate that the 2027 budget project was designed, to a large extent, on assumptions closer to the conditions of economic peace and stability, and that some of its indicators and constants mimic the trajectories of a fiscal base year that preceded the war and the Hormuz crisis that erupted on February 28 of this year, and the accompanying disturbances, losses and significant economic damages that Iraq suffered.”

He went on to say that the main challenge is whether a budget based on stability assumptions can accommodate an economy that is still dealing with the repercussions of war and regional unrest and their impact on trade, transport, energy, oil prices, import costs and supply chains.

Saleh pointed out that adopting assumptions closer to peace economics may be understandable from the perspective of maintaining a stable financial path, but it requires, in return, providing financial safety margins to confront unexpected developments, especially since the Iraqi economy still depends to a large extent on oil revenues.

According to Saleh, the continued uncertainty should not lead to abandoning the policy of fiscal discipline, stressing that what is required is not to increase spending simply to confront the effects of the crisis, but rather to direct public spending towards priorities with the greatest economic and developmental impact.

He noted that "the oil assumption remains one of the most important keys to understanding the 2027 budget," explaining that the expected oil price and export volumes represent the basis upon which the budget's ability to finance public spending is built, indicating that the widening gap between the oil assumptions on which the budget was built and the actual reality of the markets increases the pressure on public finances.

According to the government advisor, excessive optimism about oil prices or export volumes may increase the risk of deficits, while excessive conservatism may restrict the financing of necessary spending and public investment, stressing the importance of adopting realistic and conservative oil assumptions, along with developing alternative scenarios to deal with lower prices, reduced export volumes, or higher unexpected expenditures.

He stressed that "the most important aspect of the 2027 budget is the investment spending priorities," explaining that the question is not only about the size of the investment spending, but also about the sectors and projects to which the resources will be directed and the expected economic and social return from them.

Saleh believes that the post-war and post-crisis phase requires directing resources towards sectors capable of restoring economic activity and promoting growth, while giving priority to projects that address the basic bottlenecks in energy, transportation, water, infrastructure and services, as well as projects that can contribute to stimulating the private sector and expanding the production base, noting the need to achieve a balance between investment and operational spending.

He warned that the continued expansion of operating expenses limits the resources available for investment, while an ill-considered reduction in operating spending could affect the ability of state institutions to provide basic services, adding that "the real challenge facing the 2027 budget lies not only in the size of the figures, but also in its ability to withstand changes."

He explained that the initial features of the 2027 budget "will remain subject to change until the Cabinet approves it in its final form," noting that a more accurate reading of its directions will be possible after its approval, by comparing the expected revenues with the spending ceiling, the size of the deficit, oil assumptions, the composition of operational and investment spending, and the priorities of programs and projects.

Saleh concluded by saying that the upcoming budget faces a "difficult equation" which is to maintain fiscal discipline, prevent waste, and provide funding for priority programs, while leaving financial space to address the repercussions of war and regional unrest. He explained that the success of the 2027 budget will not be measured only by the mathematical balance between revenues and expenditures, but also by its ability to manage risks, protect financial stability, and direct limited resources towards priority uses.

Earlier on Wednesday, economist Nabil Al-Marsoumi identified five major obstacles facing Iraq’s budget for next year, while also warning of a financial deficit that could exceed 60 trillion Iraqi dinars.

This statement comes as the Iraqi Ministry of Finance intends to send the draft general budget law for 2027 to the House of Representatives on October 15, according to what Jamal Kojar, a member of the parliamentary finance committee, told Shafaq News Agency on Monday.

The government’s commencement of preparing the 2027 budget comes after two years of the absence of an effective federal budget with approved schedules; as the 2025 budget schedules were not approved, nor was a budget law for 2026 approved, despite the House of Representatives approving the three-year budget law for the years 2023, 2024 and 2025.

The 2025 budget, in its updated form, could not be implemented after its schedules were not approved within the House of Representatives and the fiscal year ended, which prompted the Ministry of Finance to adopt a temporary disbursement mechanism at a rate of 1/12 based on the Financial Management Law to secure salaries and governing expenses.

The 2026 budget was also not approved due to political complexities and economic pressures resulting from regional tensions and energy market volatility, so Iraq continues to manage its spending according to the temporary spending mechanism while awaiting the new federal budget.

  https://www.shafaq.com/ar/اقتصـاد/بالتفاصيل-مستشار-الزيدي-يكشف-لشفق-نيوز-ملامح-وتحديات-موازنة-2027

  Vance: Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Has Returned to More Than 50% of Capacity

  Iraqi News Agency Wednesday,  9/16/2026 *Follow-up - INA - 9/16/2026 (Iraq Time)  

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance on Wednesday said that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has returned to more than 50% of its capacity.  

Vance told the New York Post, “I agree with the president that the war could end immediately after the midterm elections,” noting that “Iran will continue to lose control of the Strait of Hormuz until the elections.”  

He added that “shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has returned to more than 50% of normal levels.”  

https://ina.iq/en/international/52050-vance-traffic-through-strait-of-hormuz-has-returned-to-more-than-50-of-capacity.html

Ariel: The September 15-30 Window Where it all Converges

Ariel:  The September 15-30 Window Where it all Converges

9-16-2026

The Clarity Actual Factuals: The Red Bottom Line

The Clarity Act was never the timer.
The SEC was never waiting on Congress.
The RV was never waiting on the Clarity Act.

All three are moving on executive and agency authority timelines that were set in January 2025 and have been executing on schedule ever since. Congress is a stage. The Senate vote was a scene.

The real operation is already in its final phase, and the man who set it in motion is watching the actors panic over their lines while the director has already called the take.

THE GOLD LEDGER — WHY TRUMP DOESN’T NEED CONGRESS

Donald Trump has the gold. The US Treasury’s gold reserves at Fort Knox, West Point, and Denver approximately 261.5 million troy ounces if the certificates are accurate represent the largest sovereign gold position on the planet.

The Rothschild-managed LBMA paper gold system has been suppressing the physical price through fractional reserve leasing for decades. But paper gold isn’t gold. And when the physical audit hits which Executive Order 13818’s successor provisions have been quietly advancing the paper-to-physical ratio collapses and the true price discovery mechanism reasserts itself.

THE SEPTEMBER 15-30 WINDOW — WHERE IT ALL CONVERGES

Today, September 15, 2026:

– The Clarity Act cloture failed at 49-50. The press is screaming. The crypto markets are twitching. The Senate floor is a circus.

– The SEC’s regulatory framework is proceeding without congressional authorization.

– The 2027 Iraqi budget arrives at the Council of Ministers with redenomination language the currency switch CBI Governor Nizar Nasser Hussein confirmed publicly.

– The new Iraqi currency has been physically in country since early September. Pallets. Planes. Vaulted.

– POTUS posted the escalator clip with the currency exchange window visible in the frame.

– Al-Zaidi’s September 30 sovereignty deadline creates the forcing function.

– Trump stands at the Resolute Desk, Diet Coke sweating, and looks like he’s got somewhere to be.

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https://www.patreon.com/Prolotario1/posts/clarity-actual-169642373

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/09/15/prolotario-the-september-15-30-window-where-it-all-converges/

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Afternoon 9-16-26

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

SAUDI OIL SHIFT: RIYADH REROUTES CRUDE THROUGH OMAN AS PIPELINE DAMAGE REWIRES GLOBAL ENERGY FLOWS

Saudi Arabia is rerouting additional crude through Oman after damage to its East-West pipeline disrupted its Red Sea export route, creating a new test for global energy supply chains, shipping routes and financial stability.

 OVERVIEW

• Saudi Arabia is increasing crude shipments to Asian refiners through ship-to-ship transfers off Sohar, Oman. Saudi Aramco has offered Arab Light, Arab Medium and Arab Heavy crude for loading through this alternative route outside the Strait of Hormuz.

• The rerouting follows damage to Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline and the suspension of crude loadings at the Red Sea port of Yanbu. Some European customers have also been notified that September cargoes could be cancelled, while Asian shipments have faced delays.

• The global oil market is beginning to adjust to the disruption rather than simply waiting for the pipeline to reopen. Oil prices eased Wednesday as U.S. inventories increased, but Brent remained above $100 a barrel while concerns about Middle Eastern supply continued.

KEY DEVELOPMENTS

1. Saudi Arabia Creates a New Route Through Oman

Saudi Arabia is responding to the pipeline disruption by finding another way to move crude toward Asian customers.

Saudi Aramco has offered several grades of crude for loading through ship-to-ship transfers off Sohar, Oman, which lies outside the Strait of Hormuz.

The development demonstrates how quickly physical energy infrastructure can be reorganized when a traditional export route becomes unavailable.

Instead of relying exclusively on the damaged East-West pipeline to move crude toward the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia is increasingly looking toward alternative maritime arrangements.

This is not simply a change in shipping schedules.

It is a change in the route through which physical energy reaches international markets.

2. The East-West Pipeline Remains a Critical Pressure Point

Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline was designed to provide an alternative route for moving crude from the kingdom's eastern oil fields toward the Red Sea.

That route became especially important after disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz made alternative export capacity more valuable.

Damage to the pipeline has now forced Saudi Arabia to reconsider how much crude can move through the Red Sea.

Reuters reports that crude loadings at Yanbu have been suspended, while some European customers have been told that September cargoes will be cancelled.

The result is a redistribution of available Saudi crude rather than a simple disappearance of demand.

3. Asian Buyers Are Becoming a Major Focus

The new Oman arrangements are particularly significant because Saudi Arabia is offering crude through Sohar to Asian term buyers.

Asia is a major destination for Middle Eastern crude, making the ability to maintain supplies to Asian refineries especially important.

The move also demonstrates why transportation infrastructure matters so much to the global financial system.

Oil can exist underground in enormous quantities, but it has little value to an overseas refinery unless it can be safely transported from producer to buyer.

That makes pipelines, ports, tankers and maritime chokepoints part of the global financial infrastructure.

4. Oil Prices Are Reacting to Both Risk and Supply Relief

The market response on Wednesday illustrates the complexity of the current situation.

Brent crude fell during the day after reports of Saudi Arabia's additional Oman shipments helped ease some concerns about the scale of the supply disruption.

An increase in U.S. crude inventories also put downward pressure on prices.

Reuters reported Brent at approximately $105.83 per barrel in afternoon trading, while WTI was around $102.51.

The decline does not mean the underlying energy problem has disappeared.

Instead, the market is weighing two competing forces:

Alternative Supply Routes → Reduced Immediate Shortage Risk

versus

Pipeline Damage + Shipping Disruption → Continuing Supply Risk

That tension could keep oil markets unusually sensitive to every new development.

5. The Global Energy Map Is Being Rewritten

The most important development may be the change in the physical map of energy flows.

Saudi Arabia previously relied heavily on its East-West pipeline to move crude toward Yanbu and the Red Sea.

Now, with that route damaged, crude is being redirected through different ports and shipping arrangements.

Other Gulf producers are also seeking ways to move supplies while navigating restrictions and security concerns around the Strait of Hormuz.

This means the current crisis is producing more than a temporary price reaction.

It is forcing energy companies and governments to reconsider which routes, ports and infrastructure are essential to global energy security.

WHY IT MATTERS

The Saudi oil rerouting is important because it shows how a physical disruption can produce a financial response long before the full effect of a supply shortage becomes visible.

• When a pipeline is damaged, producers must find another route.

• When shipping routes become dangerous, insurance and transportation costs can rise.

• When deliveries are delayed or cancelled, buyers must search for alternative supplies.

• And when markets become uncertain about future availability, oil prices can become more volatile.

The global energy system is not simply responding to higher prices—it is being forced to reorganize how energy moves.

WHY IT MATTERS TO FOREIGN CURRENCY HOLDERS

Readers hold foreign currency with the hopes that it will increase in value when the Global Reset occurs.

Today's development matters because energy flows influence trade balances, inflation, interest rates and currency values.

Countries that import large quantities of oil can face higher costs when energy prices rise or transportation routes become more expensive.

Oil-producing countries, meanwhile, can experience changes in export revenues and capital flows depending on both production and the ability to deliver crude to international buyers.

However, today's Saudi rerouting does not guarantee any currency revaluation or establish a date for a Global Reset.

The important development is the changing structure of global energy and trade infrastructure.

Watch the infrastructure. Watch the flows. Hope, but don't follow the hype.

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GLOBAL RESET

• Pillar 1 — Energy

Energy security is becoming increasingly connected to financial security.

A pipeline, port or shipping route can become a critical financial asset when it determines whether millions of barrels of oil can reach international markets.

The Saudi response demonstrates that countries may increasingly seek multiple export routes and backup infrastructure to reduce vulnerability to a single chokepoint.

• Pillar 2 — Trade and Supply Chains

The shift toward Oman demonstrates how geopolitical disruption can change established trade routes.

Asian refiners may receive crude through different loading arrangements.

European buyers may need to find alternative suppliers.

Shipping companies may adjust routes based on security and availability.

These changes can eventually influence transportation costs, trade balances and inflation.

• Pillar 3 — Financial Stability

The connection between energy and finance becomes especially important when oil prices remain elevated.

Higher energy costs can increase inflation.

Higher inflation can influence central-bank decisions.

Higher interest rates can raise borrowing costs.

And higher borrowing costs can place additional pressure on governments and businesses already carrying substantial debt.

The chain is therefore:

Energy Disruption → Trade Adjustment → Inflation Pressure → Interest Rates → Debt Costs → Financial Markets

RUMOR SAFETY REMINDER

⚠️ Saudi Arabia's rerouting of crude through Oman is NOT an announcement of a Global Reset or currency revaluation.

It is a documented response to damage affecting an important Saudi oil-export route.

The financial consequences will depend on how long the pipeline remains disrupted, how much alternative capacity is available, and whether additional shipping or energy infrastructure is affected.

Follow the evidence. Watch the infrastructure. Don't follow the hype.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Saudi Arabia's decision to offer more crude through Oman shows that the global energy system is already adapting to the disruption rather than simply waiting for normal conditions to return.

Today's lower oil prices do not erase the underlying problem. Instead, they show how markets are balancing alternative supply routes, U.S. inventories and continuing geopolitical risks.

The bigger story is not simply where the price of oil goes next—it is how the world's energy producers, buyers and shipping networks are being forced to redesign the routes that keep global commerce moving.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

SOURCES

1. Reuters — "Saudi offers more crude via Oman loading after pipeline attacks, sources say"

2. Reuters — "Oil slips as Saudi Arabia offers more crude via Oman"

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Forget CBDCs: 5 Things you Need to Know about the New Financial System

Forget CBDCs:  5 Things you Need to Know about the New Financial System

Miles Harris:  9-16-2026

Forget CBDCs. The financial system is changing in much bigger ways. In this video I explain five changes that matter most, including tokenised money, digital ownership, collateral, financial permissions and why more of your balance sheet may become visible to the financial system.

The key question is no longer just what you own, but what you can access, move, pledge and control.

The global financial architecture is undergoing its most profound transformation since the abandonment of the gold standard.

 While public discourse frequently focuses on the rise of Central Bank Digital Currencies, or CBDCs, the actual shift underway is far more expansive, systemic, and sophisticated.

We are moving rapidly toward a highly integrated financial ecosystem defined by digital currencies, tokenized assets, and programmable money operating under centralized, permissioned networks. This structural evolution promises to redefine how wealth is measured, how credit is distributed, and how individuals interact with the global economy.

To truly understand this transition, it is necessary to look past the sensationalized headlines and examine the underlying mechanics of modern monetary design.

The classical definition of money is expanding to include a wide array of tokenized assets and liabilities. This digitization process allows physical property, corporate equity, government debt, and traditional bank deposits to exist as digital tokens on shared ledgers.

 Consequently, the emerging financial architecture enables real-time tracking, instant settlement, and direct programmability of assets at a global scale, fundamentally altering the speed and control mechanisms of global capital.

While the trajectory toward a digital asset economy is clear, the pace of adoption remains highly uneven across different jurisdictions. The Eurozone has emerged as a frontrunner in exploring and developing retail and wholesale CBDC frameworks. Conversely, regulatory bodies and policymakers in the United States and the United Kingdom have shown more reluctance, balancing technological innovation with concerns over privacy, systemic stability, and existing commercial banking models.

However, this regional divergence has not halted progress. Instead, it has accelerated coordinated private and public sector projects focused on tokenized bank deposits and interoperable digital assets, allowing commercial institutions to upgrade their transactional infrastructure behind the scenes.

This systemic transformation is also shifting how economists and market participants evaluate financial health. Historically, traditional money supply metrics, such as M1 and M2, served as the primary indicators of economic liquidity. In the coming digital paradigm, these metrics are losing their predictive dominance.

They are being superseded by the liquidity and borrowing capacity of digitally represented assets. When real estate, securities, and supply chains are fully tokenized, they can be instantly pledged as collateral, effectively unlocking vast amounts of previously dormant capital. This shift dramatically increases the velocity of credit and alters how lending markets operate.

The engine driving this new financial paradigm is the utilization of permissioned environments. Unlike public, decentralized blockchains, permissioned ledgers are managed by trusted, regulated entities. This structure provides institutional operators with enhanced capabilities for oversight, compliance, and risk management.

While these environments introduce unprecedented levels of structural control and transparency for regulators, they also unlock highly sophisticated credit, lending, and smart-contract structures. Transactions can be automated to execute only when specific, pre-programmed conditions are met, reducing counterparty risk and administrative friction.

As the global financial system transitions to this highly automated and programmable state, individuals must adapt their personal financial strategies. Maintaining financial optionality and resilience requires a proactive approach to managing personal balance sheets. Relying solely on traditional cash reserves may no longer be sufficient in an economy where asset liquidity and digital collateralization dictate borrowing power.

0:00 Introduction

0:32 Your Money Is Becoming Easier to Track and Control

2:16 Money Is Splitting Into Different Digital Forms

3:43 Your Balance Sheet Is Becoming Part of the System

5:19 Liquidity Will Depend More on Acceptable Collateral

6:25 Ownership Is Becoming More Permissioned

7:08 What This Means for Households

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh_L_cNkTGk

Reset Intelligence: However Long the Night.

Emailed to Recaps~ Thank you David

Reset Intelligence: However Long the Night.

By Reset Intelligence | @EXIT_FIAT

The US Senate said No to the CLARITY Act, and inside the same day the SEC chair confirmed the rules get written anyway.

And in Berlin, Iraq's prime minister signed 14,000 megawatts of new power with Siemens Energy, then told his country: however long the night, it births a sun.

A No that changed nothing

The cloture vote fell short of the 60 it needed and the market sold the obituary. Then the response told the real story. SEC Chair Atkins already had it on the record that the commission will write crypto market rules with or without the statute. Ripple's Garlinghouse mourned the vote and pivoted to the SEC and CFTC rulemaking path in the same thread. Nobody who built the system showed a trace of panic.

The week on one page

• Berlin delivers - al-Zaidi and Chancellor Merz oversee the Siemens Energy signing, 14,000 MW of local-fuel generation aimed at the 20 million cubic meters of Iranian gas propping up Iraq's grid daily

• The tour's ledger - Rothschild and Co on the credit rating, TotalEnergies at $16 billion, Macron's office talking contracts, all in one week

• Two straits mined - Hormuz by Iran, Bab al-Mandab reportedly by the Houthis. Iraq's answer, same day: crude to Europe through Syria and Turkey

• The Gulf opens its books - Bessent says the states Iran bombed are opening Iranian funds to scrutiny, secondary sanctions armed on Iranian-oil buyers

• September 30 - the militias put their refusal in print with 14 days on the clock

• The street - $100 near 157,000 dinars in Baghdad against a 132,000 official ceiling, with the CBI squeezing the gap and saying nothing at a flat 5.25 percent

• The Fed - decides US rates today at 2 PM Eastern, close to a coin flip

That is the short version, the moves anyone can see. What they add up to, why the failures keep bouncing off this operation, and what the bank in Baghdad's silence means is in the full daily briefing.

The oldest question in this story was always whether anyone powerful enough wanted it finished. This week the powerful showed their contingency plans.

Read the daily Iraqi dinar briefing free for 5 days - full analysis, every claim sourced.

Want it straight from the horse's mouth? The CBI Rate Alert pings you the moment the Central Bank of Iraq moves the official rate. The number itself, not a rumour about it. It comes with our free resource library and the daily breakdown of what is actually moving in Iraq.

Got a dinar question? Ask the Iraqi dinar research assistant anything Reset Intelligence has published. It answers in seconds and will conduct deep research to find you the answer.

Common questions, answered straight: When will the Iraqi dinar revalue? and Is the Iraqi dinar revaluation real?

The design behind all of it is mapped in Head of the Snake, and the free guides live in the Iraqi dinar resource library.

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News, Rumors and Opinions Wednesday 9-16-2026

GP Q: Why the Clarity Act Matters to Currency Holders

9-16-2026

CLARITY ACT — WHY IT MATTERS TO CURRENCY HOLDERS

The Senate did fail to advance the CLARITY Act today. The cloture vote was a procedural step requiring 60 votes; it was not a final vote declaring the bill d**d forever.

WHAT WE KNOW: The bill concerns regulation of digital assets, including SEC/CFTC jurisdiction.

WHY CURRENCY HOLDERS MAY CARE: It could eventually affect how digital assets, tokenized money and financial platforms operate alongside the traditional financial system.

NOT PROVEN: This vote does not establish an RV, GCR, QFS, or new value for IQD/VND/ZIM.

Proof:

U.S. Senate floor information
https://periodicalpress.senate.gov/page/3/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Reuters report
https://reuters.com/legal/government/us-senate-vote-advancing-landmark-crypto-bill-2026-09-15/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Source(s):
• https://x.com/argosaki/status/2099993563920777288

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/09/15/gp-q-why-the-clarity-act-matters-to-currency-holders/

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Jeff   Article quote: "The draft budget law for 2027 to the House of Representatives on October 15th."  The correct currency value must exist in place before the budget can be sent to parliament for approval.  That is an absolute requirement.  The correct currency value has to exist prior before this law can be approved.

Frank26   The Rothschilds are literally the foundation of currency on this planet Earth.  The Rothschilds are the backbone of the financial structure...The Rothschilds have the United States of America by their testicles and they're not letting go.  It's called interest. The interest we pay to them every day is astronomical...They certainly don't need money because they are money...The Rothschilds are now interested in Iraq...Iraq is about to become a currency financial hub...part of their banking system...The United States of America is in debt to us [Rothschilds] until the end of time.  That's what we want to do with Iraq as well...

Mnt Goat   Article:   "AN ECONOMIST PREDICTS THE RETURN OF THE 50 AND 100 DINAR DENOMINATIONS WITH THE CURRENCY CHANGE"   Yes, the CBI can issue these two notes without any parliament approval, at any time...This is a VERY GOOD sign to us.  It shows this removing of the zeros is going to come very soon. I do know that the 50 notes were once in circulation but the 100 note is a new. Getting back the 50 notes are also a very good sign.

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Insiders Buying Gold - Public is Next | Andy Schectman

Liberty and Finance:  9-16-2026

Andy Schectman warns that tightening global oil supplies could trigger another wave of inflation just as central banks face limited room to respond.

He argues that rising Treasury yields, declining confidence in U.S. debt and increasing gold purchases reflect a broader trend toward what he calls “detreasurization.”

Schectman also explains how BRICS nations are building alternative payment infrastructure designed to reduce reliance on Western financial rails without necessarily creating a common currency.

The conversation breaks down the trade-offs between physical precious metals, private vault storage, precious-metals IRAs, tokenized gold and ETFs, with Schectman emphasizing ownership, auditing, and the ability to take possession.

 He also discusses the growing adoption of tokenized metals and state-level efforts to facilitate gold and silver transactions as the global monetary system continues to evolve.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE: 0:00 Intro 2:30 Asset price distortion 11:00 BRICS meeting 17:20 Gold storage 30:00 Constitutional money

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaoguqvrWAA

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Morning 9-16-26

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

FED RATE DECISION: FIRST HIKE SINCE 2023 COULD RESET THE OUTLOOK FOR INFLATION, DEBT AND THE DOLLAR

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023 as persistent inflation, oil prices above $100 and elevated Treasury yields create a new challenge for U.S. monetary policy, government debt and the dollar.

OVERVIEW

• Markets are heavily expecting a quarter-point Federal Reserve rate increase today, which would lift the federal funds target range to approximately 3.75%–4.00% and mark the first Fed increase since July 2023.

• The bigger story may be what comes next. Investors are closely watching Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's comments and the central bank's projections for clues about whether additional rate increases could follow as inflation remains elevated and energy prices continue to create pressure.

• The decision reaches far beyond the Federal Reserve. Higher U.S. rates can influence Treasury yields, government borrowing costs, the dollar, international capital flows and currencies around the world.

KEY DEVELOPMENTS

1. The Fed Faces Its First Rate Hike Since 2023

The Federal Reserve's September meeting reaches its decision point today with financial markets expecting a 0.25 percentage-point increase.

If delivered, it would be the first U.S. rate hike since July 2023.

That would represent an important change in the monetary-policy environment after a period in which markets had been focused primarily on potential rate cuts.

The expected move would place the federal funds target range at approximately 3.75%–4.00%.

But the rate decision itself may not be the most important information coming from Washington.

Investors will be watching closely for indications of whether the Fed believes additional increases could be necessary.

2. Inflation Is Complicating the Fed's Decision

The Federal Reserve is confronting renewed inflation pressure at the same time that energy markets remain unsettled.

Oil prices have remained above $100 per barrel as disruptions in the Middle East continue to affect energy supplies and transportation.

Higher energy costs can move through the economy by increasing transportation, manufacturing and other operating costs.

That creates a difficult policy environment.

The Fed can raise interest rates to restrain demand, but higher interest rates cannot directly restore disrupted oil supplies.

The central bank therefore faces the challenge of determining whether the current inflation pressure is temporary or could become more persistent.

3. Treasury Yields Are Already Near a Critical Level

The Fed's decision comes after the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield moved above 5%, its highest level since 2007.

The rise in Treasury yields reflects a combination of inflation concerns, expectations for tighter monetary policy and worries about government borrowing and fiscal pressures.

Higher Treasury yields matter because they influence borrowing costs throughout the financial system.

Mortgage rates, corporate borrowing, consumer credit and government financing can all be affected.

This means the Fed's decision could have consequences far beyond the overnight interest rate it directly controls.

4. The Dollar Is Being Pulled by Interest-Rate Expectations

The dollar has strengthened alongside higher Treasury yields and expectations for tighter U.S. monetary policy.

Higher U.S. interest rates can make dollar-denominated assets more attractive to international investors seeking higher returns.

However, currency markets are influenced by many factors, including the interest-rate policies of other central banks, economic growth, energy prices and international capital flows.

The dollar's reaction to today's decision will therefore depend not only on whether the Fed raises rates, but also on how strongly the central bank signals that additional tightening may be necessary.

5. Government Debt Faces a Higher-Cost Environment

Higher interest rates and Treasury yields have direct implications for government finances.

When existing debt matures, governments must refinance it.

If refinancing takes place at higher interest rates, the cost of servicing that debt can increase over time.

For the United States, this creates an important connection between monetary policy and the federal government's fiscal position.

The potential chain becomes:

Higher Rates → Higher Treasury Yields → Higher Refinancing Costs → Greater Debt-Service Pressure

That is one reason today's Fed decision matters to the broader financial system.

WHY IT MATTERS

Today's expected rate increase is important because it comes at a time when several financial pressures are converging.

• Oil prices remain elevated.

• Inflation remains a concern.

• Treasury yields are near multi-year highs.

• Government debt remains substantial.

• And central banks around the world are responding to different combinations of inflation, energy costs and economic pressures.

The Fed's challenge is therefore not simply deciding where to place one interest rate.

It is managing monetary policy while energy prices, inflation expectations, bond markets and government debt are all interacting at the same time.

WHY IT MATTERS TO FOREIGN CURRENCY HOLDERS

Readers hold foreign currency with the hopes that it will increase in value when the Global Reset occurs.

Today's Fed decision matters because U.S. interest rates influence international capital flows, currency values, bond markets and the relative attractiveness of dollar-denominated assets.

A higher U.S. rate can support demand for the dollar, while putting pressure on currencies whose countries have lower interest rates or significant dollar-denominated obligations.

But a Fed rate increase does not guarantee a currency revaluation or establish a date for a Global Reset.

The important development is the changing relationship among interest rates, debt, inflation and currencies.

Hope is understandable. Evidence is essential.

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GLOBAL RESET

• Pillar 1 — Monetary Policy

The expected Fed rate increase demonstrates how quickly an energy and inflation shock can influence central-bank policy.

If inflation remains elevated, the Fed may have less room to reduce rates.

That could keep borrowing costs higher for households, businesses and governments.

The direction of monetary policy will therefore remain an important signal for global financial markets.

• Pillar 2 — Debt and Bond Markets

The relationship between interest rates and government debt becomes increasingly important when Treasury yields remain elevated.

Higher yields increase the cost of new borrowing and eventually affect the cost of refinancing existing obligations.

If this environment persists, debt-service costs could become a larger consideration for governments around the world.

The bond market is therefore a key area to watch as monetary policy changes.

• Pillar 3 — Currencies and Global Capital

Interest-rate differences between countries can influence where investors place capital.

A shift toward higher U.S. rates can alter the relative attractiveness of dollar assets and affect currencies around the world.

At the same time, countries facing high energy-import costs or significant external debt can experience additional pressure when the dollar strengthens.

This creates another connection between U.S. monetary policy and the broader international financial system.

RUMOR SAFETY REMINDER

A Federal Reserve rate hike is NOT an announcement of a Global Reset or currency revaluation.

The expected increase reflects monetary-policy concerns involving inflation, economic conditions and financial stability.

It does not establish a timetable for any future monetary reset.

Likewise, higher interest rates do not automatically mean financial-system collapse.

Watch the data. Watch the debt. Watch the markets. Don't follow the hype.

THE BOTTOM LINE

The Federal Reserve's expected first rate increase since 2023 comes at a particularly important moment for global finance.

Oil remains elevated, Treasury yields are near 5%, inflation pressures remain significant and governments are managing large debt burdens.

The immediate question is whether the Fed raises rates today.

The larger question is whether today's decision marks the beginning of a longer period of tighter monetary policy—and how that could reshape the relationship between inflation, debt, bonds and currencies.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

SOURCES

1. Reuters — "Warsh's words may matter more than the anticipated Fed rate hike"

2. Reuters — "Dollar edges lower before expected Fed hike"

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 🌱 A Message to Our Currency Holders🌱

If you’ve been holding foreign currency for many years, you were not foolish.
You were not wrong to believe the global financial system would change.

What failed was not your patience — it was the information you were given.

For years, dates, rumors, and personalities replaced facts, structure, and proof. “This week” predictions created cycles of hope and disappointment that were never based on how currencies actually change.

That is not your failure.

Our mission here is different:   • No dates • No rates • No hype • No gurus

Instead, we focus on:
• Verifiable developments • Institutional evidence
• Global financial structure • Where countries actually sit in the process

Currency value changes only come after sovereignty, trade, banking, settlement systems, and fiscal coordination are in place. History and institutions confirm this sequence.

You will see silence. You will see denials. That is not delay — that is discipline.

Protect your identity. Organize your documents.    Verify everything.
Never hand your discernment to anyone who cannot show proof.

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Wednesday Morning 9-16-26

ADNOC Snaps Up Discounted Iraqi Crude

2026-09-15 16:31   Shafaq News- Baghdad   Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has bought millions of barrels of discounted Iraqi crude, becoming the largest lifter of Iraqi oil in August and September as Baghdad sought to restore exports disrupted by the Iran war, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing three sources familiar with the matter.

Two Iraqi energy sources said the UAE state oil company, through its trading arm, emerged as Iraq’s biggest crude buyer during the two months, helping support exports that had fallen sharply during the earlier stages of the conflict.

One Iraqi source said ADNOC agreed to buy 32 million barrels of Iraqi crude for August at discounts ranging from $24.90 to $27 per barrel.

For September, the company agreed to purchase another 40 million barrels, including 10 million barrels at an $18-per-barrel discount and 30 million at a $25 discount, the source said.

A second Iraqi source said the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) had allocated 32 million barrels to ADNOC for August, but the company ultimately lifted about 20 million because of export constraints and Basra Oil Company’s inability to provide sufficient crude.

ADNOC has lifted about 14 million barrels of Iraqi crude so far in September, according to the source.

A third source told Reuters that ADNOC had also bought about 20 million barrels from SOMO through tenders for September-October lifting at discounts of between $25 and $27 per barrel.

Other companies have also bought discounted Iraqi crude. Reuters said SOMO’s August-loading offers attracted PetroChina, Zhenhua Oil, TotalEnergies, Vitol, Trafigura, Mercuria and Cathay Petroleum.

Iran last month allowed several tankers carrying Iraqi oil to transit the Strait of Hormuz after repeated requests from Baghdad through several channels, according to Iran’s state news agency IRNA.

Iraq’s exports had fallen sharply during the early months of the war, partly because of its location at the northern end of the Gulf and its lack of a substantial state-controlled tanker fleet.

Kpler data cited by Reuters showed Iraq exporting about two million barrels per day this month, down from 2.354 million bpd in August but above 1.374 million bpd in July.

UAE crude exports, meanwhile, rose to 3.236 million bpd this month from 2.886 million bpd in August and 2.871 million bpd in July.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/ADNOC-snaps-up-discounted-Iraqi-crude 

Iraq, Siemens Energy Sign Phase IV Power Framework

2026-09-15 15:44    Shafaq News- Berlin   Iraq and Siemens Energy signed a fourth-phase power cooperation framework in Berlin on Tuesday covering new generation and transmission projects, maintenance, financing and workforce training.

Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz oversaw the signing of the “Energy Cooperation Principles in Iraq – Phase IV” between Iraq’s Electricity Ministry and Siemens Energy AG.

Electricity Minister Ali Saadi Wahib signed the framework, which provides for new power-generation projects, including combined-cycle and thermal plants designed to use fuels available in Iraq.

The plan also calls for selecting project sites that can make use of existing infrastructure, transmission networks and fuel pipelines.

In the transmission sector, the framework includes new substations across Iraq, upgrades to existing facilities, measures to ease bottlenecks in the national grid and improvements aimed at speeding the response to emergency outages.

It also provides for continued maintenance contracts at operating power plants to improve efficiency and available generation capacity, while the two sides will examine project-financing mechanisms and expand training programs for Electricity Ministry personnel.

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Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office

 Key Points from Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi’s Remarks During the Joint Press Conference with the German Chancellor in Berlin

Relations between Iraq and Germany are strong and founded on mutual respect. We affirm that action is the language of the future.

Germany is a trusted and reliable partner, and we seek to build stronger economic bridges between our two countries.

Iraq possesses abundant resources and a strong workforce, while we need technology, expertise, and equipment that we will purchase from Germany.

The partnership between Iraq and Germany will be reciprocal and mutually beneficial, rather than one-sided.

We will export crude oil to Europe through Syria and Türkiye. We seek to diversify our export routes and will not remain dependent on a single corridor.

We share with Germany the goal of defusing the crisis between Iran and the United States.

The crisis has affected Iraq and the world due to the disruption of oil exports, which has negatively impacted global markets.

We discussed strengthening political engagement with Germany to help address regional issues and challenges.

Iraq remains committed to a moderate and balanced policy and distances itself from aggressive policies.

The issue of foreign prisoners affiliated with the terrorist organization ISIS falls under the jurisdiction of the judiciary, over which the government has no authority.

The Kurdistan Region of Iraq is an integral part of the Iraqi state.

Iraq’s security forces, across all branches, are capable of safeguarding the country’s security. We have discussed this matter with the Presidents of the United States and France and the Chancellor of Germany.

Arms will remain under state authority, and decisions of war and peace are the exclusive prerogative of the state.

We call on the countries that supported us during the war against ISIS to strengthen their economic partnerships with Iraq and contribute to the country’s development and reconstruction.

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Media Office of the Prime MinisterSeptember 15, 2026

https://www.facebook.com/IraqiPMO.Eng/posts/1076222038637444?ref=embed_post

The agreement was signed during Al-Zaidi’s official visit to Berlin, where he held talks with Merz on economic cooperation and regional developments.

Speaking at a joint news conference with the German chancellor, Al-Zaidi described Germany as a reliable partner and said Iraq wanted a reciprocal economic relationship built around Iraqi resources and labor and German technology, expertise and equipment. “Iraq has many resources and a large workforce, and we need technology, expertise and equipment that we will purchase from Germany,” he said.

Al-Zaidi also said Iraq plans to diversify its crude-export routes, including by sending oil to Europe through Syria and Turkiye.

The prime minister said Baghdad and Berlin shared an interest in de-escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, arguing that disruption to oil exports had affected Iraq and global markets.

He said the two governments also discussed closer political coordination on regional issues, adding that Iraq remained committed to a balanced foreign policy and avoiding confrontational approaches.

On foreign detainees accused of ISIS membership, Al-Zaidi said their cases fell under judicial authority and were not subject to government intervention. He urged countries that supported Iraq during the war against ISIS to expand economic partnerships and contribute to reconstruction.

Al-Zaidi also said Iraqi security forces were “capable of protecting the country” and reiterated that weapons must remain under state control. “Decisions on war and peace belong exclusively to the state,” he said, adding that the Kurdistan Region is “an integral part of Iraq.”

Earlier on Tuesday, Al-Zaidi met German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for talks on bilateral relations, expanding economic cooperation and increasing the participation of German companies in Iraqi development projects.

Al-Zaidi arrived in Berlin after concluding an official visit to France, where he met President Emmanuel Macron and oversaw the signing of six memoranda, declarations of intent and cooperation instruments covering defense, artificial intelligence, youth, research and innovation, development, energy and civil aviation.

Read more: Al-Zaidi’s Europe tour targets post-Coalition partnerships

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-Siemens-Energy-sign-Phase-IV-power-framework

Wed. Iraq News Posted by Tishwash at TNT 9-16-2026

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Tishwash:  Al-Zaidi concludes his European tour, returning to Baghdad

Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi concluded his official visit to the German capital, Berlin, on Tuesday, returning to Baghdad.

The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated in a statement that “Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi concluded his official visit to the German capital, Berlin, and is returning to Baghdad.”

Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi began his European tour on Sunday, September 13, 2026, with an official visit to the French capital, Paris, at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, before heading on Tuesday, September 15, to the German capital, Berlin, to complete his tour.

The visit to Paris included a meeting between Al-Zaidi and the French President, as well as the signing of six memoranda of understanding and declarations of intent covering the fields of defense, artificial intelligence, energy, gas, youth opportunities, research and innovation, and civil aviation.

During his visit to Germany, Al-Zaidi will focus on strengthening Iraqi-German relations and expanding economic and investment partnerships before concluding his European tour and returning to Baghdad.  link

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Tishwash:  Al-Zaydi: Iraq today is shaping the features of a new economy and a promising economic identity

Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi affirmed that "Iraq is currently shaping a new economy and a promising economic identity, and it needs productive partnerships to support its development path."

During his participation in the German-Iraqi Business Dialogue Forum held in Berlin, under the theme "Economic Bridges for a Shared Future," al-Zaidi stated, "There are many commonalities that unite Iraq and Germany, an important industrial country with which the government looks forward to cooperating in various fields and sectors." He pointed out that Iraq is currently shaping a new economy and a promising economic identity, and it needs productive partnerships to support its development path.

According to a statement from his media office, the Prime Minister reviewed the investment map in Iraq, including the energy sector, oil and petrochemical industries, phosphates, clean energy, pharmaceutical industries, and support for the government's automation programs. He also presented the government's comprehensive plans, which are based on implementing a set of financial, tax, and banking reforms aimed at strengthening the investment environment and supporting economic growth.

He called on German companies to invest in Iraq, emphasizing the readiness to provide the necessary investment environment and remove any obstacles that might hinder their operations.

He explained that the investment law includes extensive facilities and guarantees, pointing to Iraq's political and economic stability and its democratic system that supports the work of institutions.  link

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Tishwash:  Washington brandishes the "dollar card"... a warning to Baghdad: disarm the factions or financial shipments will be halted

 Informed government officials revealed to Kurdistan 24 today (Tuesday, September 15) that Washington has informed the Iraqi government of its intention to "stop dollar shipments" to Iraq if the factions do not adhere to the disarmament deadline.

The network, as reported by Baghdad Today, said that two Iraqi officials, who declined to reveal their identities, stated that Washington had informed Baghdad that it would "stop the monthly dollar shipments to Iraq if the factions do not comply with the disarmament deadline set for the 30th of this month."

She continued, "Officials confirmed that the first warning was delivered to al-Zaidi during his visit to Washington, where the US administration confirmed to him that failure to contain the threat of armed factions to US interests and the interests of countries in the region would have dire consequences for relations between the two countries, including Iraq's access to dollar liquidity."

It is noted that one of the sources confirmed to the network that Washington “had previously demonstrated its ability to influence and exert significant pressure on the Iraqi economy when it delayed dollar shipments to Iraq earlier,” as he described it  link

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Tishwash:  As the last US troops pack up in Iraq, militias signal their weapons will stay

BAGHDAD (AP) — Two deadlines are looming for Iraq at the end of the month: the end of a decades-long U.S. military presence and the disarmament of non-state armed groups.

 Two deadlines are looming for Iraq at the end of the month: the end of a decades-long U.S. military presence and the disarmament of non-state armed groups.

The U.S. withdrawal is underway, and officials say the hundreds of troops remaining in northern Iraq will be out by the Sept. 30 deadline.

The Iraqi government has linked the U.S. withdrawal to an ultimatum for militias to lay down their weapons. But most have indicated they have no plans to do so.

That leaves major questions about what the day after will look like in Iraq.

Iranian-backed Iraqi militias have struck U.S.-linked targets both inside and outside of Iraq since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28. They also have coordinated with Yemen’s Houthi rebels to attack Saudi Arabia.

With the war between the U.S. and Iran raging, Tehran is unlikely to give up the leverage it has in neighboring Iraq. U.S. officials are concerned about the militias' ability to continue carrying out attacks — but not enough to delay their withdrawal.

The end of the US mission

U.S. troops invaded Iraq in 2003 to topple Saddam Hussein. They departed in 2011, but three years later, Iraqi authorities invited a smaller U.S.-led mission to fight the Islamic State group, which had rampaged across Iraq, seizing large swaths of territory.

With the extremist group now reduced to scattered sleeper cells — a result of the intervention of Iran-backed militias as well as the U.S.-led coalition -- Washington and Baghdad agreed in 2024 to wind the mission down.

U.S. troops pulled out of bases in most areas of Iraq last year but maintained a presence in the semiautonomous northern Kurdish region. Bases there have regularly come under attack since the U.S. and Israel launched their war against Iran.

A U.S. military official said the withdrawal would be completed by Sept. 30, and the hundreds of troops still present in northern Iraq would mostly be redeployed to Jordan and other countries in the region. Military equipment, including air defense systems, will also be removed. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to comment publicly.

A “normal bilateral security cooperation” agreement could then be negotiated with the central government in Baghdad, he said, but it remains unclear what form that would take.

The official said that the counterterrorism base in Irbil had lost its importance for U.S. troops with the Islamic State threat receding.

During the war with Iran, northern Iraq for the most part did not serve as an “offensive platform,” but U.S. forces there were frequently targeted by Iran and Iran-backed Iraqi militias, so pulling troops out “will reduce our risk,” he said.

But the U.S. military remains concerned about the ability of the Iraqi militias to launch attacks on targets elsewhere in the region, including in Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Israel, and about the presence of Houthi rebel forces in Iraq, he said.

In the past, the U.S. has sometimes struck militia sites in Iraq in retaliation for attacks. Washington has slapped sanctions on some of the groups and could impose more.

Militias take a hard line on disarmament

 Iraqi government officials have waffled over whether Sept. 30 is a hard deadline for disarmament of militias or merely the starting point for negotiations.

“There will be no disarming of any groups by the 30th of September,” said Iraqi analyst Sajad Jiyad, speaking at a panel convened by the Atlantic Center think tank last week. “I think that’s probably clear to anybody who watches Iraqi politics.”

While a handful of less-influential militias have agreed to turn over their weapons, the most powerful groups — and closest to Iran — Kataib Hezbollah, Harakat al-Nujaba and Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada have rejected the prospect or set conditions for disarming that they know the government is unlikely to meet in the near future.

 Those include bringing the Kurdish peshmerga security forces in northern Iraq under control of the central government’s military and expelling Iranian Kurdish dissident groups and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, that have bases in the region.

“After establishing these parameters, discussions will focus on regulating weapons, not surrendering them,” an official with one of the Iran-backed Iraqi militias said. “There is absolutely no decision among the factions to surrender weapons, and we have not surrendered any weapons.”

A government official said the government’s strategy currently focuses on bringing armed factions under the control of the Iraqi military. Already many of the militias are part of the Popular Mobilization Forces, a coalition of armed groups that is officially part of the Iraqi armed forces, although the individual militias often act on their own.

The official said the government wants the armed factions to hand over “dynamic weapons” including missiles and long-range aircraft, to the central leadership of the PMF and for the individual factions to be dissolved and placed under the command of the PMF and the Iraqi army.

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.

Iraqi government spokesperson Sabah al-Numan said last week that “discussions and dialogues are ongoing, and the file will be resolved after the withdrawal of the international coalition forces."

Kurds are anxious about the day after Sept. 30

While the withdrawal of U.S. troops removes one target from the Kurdish region, it may not halt the attacks.

Mohammed A. Salih, a non-resident senior fellow at the U.S.-based Foreign Policy Research Institute, and an expert on Kurdish and Iraqi affairs, noted that Iran and affiliated groups “have targeted other locations in the Kurdistan region that have not been related to the U.S. troops’ presence.”

Those include the bases of exiled Iranian Kurdish dissident groups, energy facilities, and even the office of the Kurdish region’s Prime Minister Masrour Barzani.

“The withdrawal will expose the Kurdistan region even further and make it an even easier target,” Salih said.

Regional government officials declined to comment, but Barzani has publicly expressed anxiety that the removal of U.S. air defenses would leave the area more vulnerable.

Numan said last week that the Iraqi government was close to procuring new air defense systems from South Korea, Turkey and the U.S.

He told The Associated Press that the new systems “will be deployed according to carefully devised military plans to ensure the complete protection of Iraqi airspace, including the Kurdistan region.”  link

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Tuesday Evening 9-15-26

Oil Rises On Saudi Supply Disruption Concerns

2026-09-15 01:32    Shafaq News   Oil prices rose on Tuesday as concerns over supply disruptions persisted after attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure left the kingdom's East-West pipeline offline and cast doubt on ​efforts to ease shipping risks in the Gulf.

Brent crude futures rose $1.37, or 1.3%, to $107.05 ‌a barrel at 0406 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were up $1.53, or 1.51%, at $102.92 a barrel. Both benchmarks rose more than 1% in the previous session.

Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen launched fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia on Monday, while ​Gulf Arab states postponed planned discussions with Iran, fuelling concerns that the Middle East conflict ​could widen and disrupt global oil supplies.

The Houthis carried out a missile and drone ⁠attack on the Khamis Mushait military airbase in southern Saudi Arabia, hitting aircraft hangars, radar systems, ​runways and ammunition depots in retaliation for Saudi strikes in Yemen.

This followed attacks on Friday on Saudi Arabia, ​which Riyadh blamed on Iranian-backed fighters in Iraq, that disrupted the country's East-West pipeline, which allows oil exports to bypass the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.

"Oil traders are treating every fresh attack or infrastructure hit as incremental supply risk, while ​staying highly sensitive to any sign that the East-West pipeline or Hormuz flows could normalise," said Tim ​Waterer, chief market analyst at KCM Trade.

Commodity vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to fewer than 10 transits ‌a ⁠day over the weekend, from a 10-day average of 14, raising concerns over a route that typically carried about one-fifth of global oil supplies before the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran began on February 28.

Saudi Arabia could begin to exhaust oil available for export within days unless it restores operations on the East-West pipeline, ​potentially removing as much as ​4% of global oil ⁠supply from the market, according to Saudi buyers and traders.

The world's biggest exporter has used the pipeline to reroute around 4 million barrels per day — around ​4% of global supply — to the port of Yanbu on the Red ​Sea.

"Plenty of uncertainty ⁠remains over the extent of damage and the duration of the outage for the East-West pipeline in Saudi Arabia. Prices are likely to remain well supported until we get clarity," ING analysts said in a note.

Separately, ⁠President ​Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Kyiv was ready to support ​a U.S. proposal for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire on energy sites only if Washington could ensure Moscow was genuinely ready to end ​its war on Ukraine.   (REUTERS)

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Oil-rises-on-Saudi-supply-disruption-concerns

Basrah Crudes Slip Despite Benchmark Gains

2026-09-15 02:31 Shafaq News- Basrah   Iraq’s Basrah crude declined more than 0.5% on Tuesday, amid gains in benchmark crude futures.

Basrah Heavy crude fell by 53 cents, or 0.55%, to $95.58 per barrel, while Basrah Medium crude slipped by 53 cents, or 0.53%, to settle at $98.88 per barrel.

Brent crude futures rose by $1.37, or 1.3%, to $107.05 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate futures gained $1.53, or 1.51%, to $102.92 per barrel

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Basrah-crudes-slip-despite-benchmark-gains

Gold Holds Steady Ahead Of Fed Decision

 2026-09-15 03:15   Shafaq News   Gold held steady ​on Tuesday after touching a more than one-month low in the previous ‌session, as investors geared up for the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy decision for clues on the future path of monetary policy.

Spot gold was little changed at $4,302.13 per ounce, as of 0510 GMT, after ​hitting its lowest point since August 7 on Monday.

U.S. gold futures were ​down 0.2% at $4,341.70.

The U.S. central bank will announce its policy decision at 1800 ⁠GMT on Wednesday following the end of a two-day meeting. Financial markets are betting ​heavily that Fed policymakers will lift their benchmark rate a quarter of a percentage ​point to a 3.75%-4.00% range.

"How Fed Chair Kevin Warsh frames that hike will matter more than the hike itself for gold... If he casts it as the start of a meeting-by-meeting tightening cycle, that ​would be a hit to gold and to risk assets overall," IG market analyst ​Tony Sycamore said.

"If instead he signals a preference for a more measured pace, that would prove ‌somewhat supportive ⁠for risk sentiment and for gold."

Though seen as a hedge against inflation and geopolitical risks, gold often loses appeal when rates increase as they raise the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion.

Data on Friday showed U.S. consumer prices accelerated in August, while a key ​measure of underlying inflation ​posted its largest ⁠increase in four months.

On the geopolitical front, Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched a fresh wave of attacks on Saudi Arabia and were digging into ​positions on the western coast of Yemen along the Red Sea. ​Oil prices ⁠rose on concerns over supply disruptions.

Meanwhile, U.S. 10-year Treasury yields hit 5% on Monday for the first time since October 2023. The milestone is a threshold that analysts say could ripple ⁠through ​the U.S. economy and threaten the bull market in ​stocks by denting the relative appeal of U.S. equities.

Spot silver steadied at $63.25, platinum gained 0.7% at $1,770.81 and palladium ​fell 0.4% to $1,288.25.   (REUTERS)

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-holds-steady-ahead-of-Fed-decision

French Exports To Iraq Hit $184M In H1 2026

2026-09-15 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Paris   French exports to Iraq reached about $184 million in the first half of 2026, data from the International Trade Centre (ITC) showed on Tuesday.

Pharmaceutical and medical products led French exports to Iraq during the six-month period at $27.3 million, followed by cereal-, flour-, starch- and milk-based food preparations at about $22 million. Cosmetics and skincare products totaled $10.4 million.

Electrical control and distribution equipment accounted for about $14.2 million, while perfumes and aromatic mixtures reached $6.8 million. Spirits and other alcoholic beverages totaled $5.6 million, and milk and cream $5.1 million.

Other exports included medical imaging and related equipment worth about $3.6 million, tractors at $3.3 million, and gas, liquid and electricity meters at $2.2 million.

France also exported electric batteries, cheese, yogurt, smartphones and other products to Iraq.

Exports totaled $78 million in the first quarter before rising to $106 million in the second, an increase of $28 million, or about 35.9%.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/French-exports-to-Iraq-hit-184M-in-H1-2026  

Amman Industrial Exports To Iraq Reach $1B

2026-09-15 11:19    Shafaq News- Amman  Exports from the Amman Chamber of Industry to Iraq rose 26.2% in the first eight months of 2026 to about 769 million Jordanian dinars (≈ $1B), up from 609 million dinars (≈ $858.9M) during the same period last year.

Data from the chamber showed that Iraq ranked as the second-largest export market during the same period, behind India at 779 million dinars (≈ $1B). The United States ranked third with 625 million dinars (≈ $881.5M), followed by Saudi Arabia with 577 million dinars (≈ $813.8M).

Overall exports reached 5.263 billion dinars (about $7.42B) in the first eight months of this year, compared with 4.822 billion dinars (about $6.8B) during the same period in 2025, an increase of 9.2%.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Amman-industrial-exports-to-Iraq-reach-1B

This Week Could Be HUGE For Dinar & Crypto

This Week Could Be HUGE For Dinar & Crypto

The Dinar Den: 9-14-2026

We are currently witnessing an extraordinary alignment of economic milestones, particularly within a pivotal forty-eight-hour window.

This crucial period brings together the upcoming vote on the Clarity Act in the United States Senate, the drafting of Iraq’s 2027 federal budget, and the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated decisions regarding interest rates.

 These events are not happening in isolation; rather, they represent a convergence of domestic policy, international legislative updates, and global monetary strategy that could collectively influence the future value and utility of the dinar.

A primary pillar of this potential transformation is Iraq’s aggressive push to modernize its entire financial infrastructure. To establish a credible, world-class currency, the Iraqi government is overhaulling its banking system, implementing robust electronic payment systems, and strictly enforcing international Anti-Money Laundering compliance standards.

Additionally, the ongoing development of a digital dinar showcases Iraq’s ambition to align with modern financial technologies. While these structural reforms do not provide an absolute guarantee of currency appreciation, they build the essential foundation required for any sovereign currency to achieve global trust and stability.

The legislative environment in the United States is also playing an unexpected role in this broader financial narrative, highlighted by the discussions surrounding the Clarity Act.

This legislation aims to establish transparent regulatory guidelines for the digital asset economy within the United States, fostering a more secure environment for institutional participation.

Although the Clarity Act was not specifically drafted to address the Iraqi dinar, the creation of a standardized digital asset framework could eventually intersect with Iraq’s own digital currency initiatives. This alignment suggests the beginning of a highly integrated global financial ecosystem where traditional currencies and digital assets share unified regulatory pathways.

To understand the internal mechanics of Iraq’s economy, Stephen highlights key insights from David of Reset Intelligence, who deeply analyzes the country’s unique fiscal challenges. Iraq currently navigates heavy budgetary demands, fluctuating foreign exchange reserves, and a persistent premium on the parallel currency market.

However, strategic international partnerships, such as recent major contracts signed with global energy giants like Chevron, signal strong international confidence in Iraq’s resource wealth. Furthermore, the transition of the Iraqi federal budget toward a results-based, transparent allocation system indicates a serious commitment to domestic financial reform and national sovereignty.

Ultimately, history shows that significant currency adjustments require a comprehensive alignment of fiscal policies, updated banking regulations, and advanced digital infrastructure. The ongoing updates in Iraq, combined with major geopolitical shifts like the planned transition of the United States military presence in the region, suggest that the country is actively preparing for its next economic chapter.

While predicting a precise timeline for currency adjustments remains impossible, the alignment of these global factors offers a compelling case for optimism and study.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q26NvJoHr4

More Iraq News Posted by Tishwash at TNT 9-15-2026

TNT:

Tishwash:  Al-Zaidi's consultation with the head of Rothschild Bank on expanding Iraq's cooperation with international financial institutions

The Iraqi Prime Minister and the head of the Rothschild Bank met in Paris and discussed ways to expand Iraq's cooperation with international and global banks and financial institutions.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi met and held talks with Edouard de Rothschild, chairman of the Rothschild Bank, at his residence in Paris, the capital of France, on Monday.

According to a statement from the Iraqi Prime Minister's Office, during the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to expand Iraq's cooperation with international and global banks and financial institutions, the Iraqi government's measures to develop and strengthen the banking sector, improve Iraq's credit rating, and the government's goals for creating a strong and diversified economy.

 Edouard de Rothschild emphasized the importance of investment opportunities available in Iraq and the areas through which international financial institutions can contribute to Iraq's development programs.  link

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Tishwash:  An economist explains the extent to which cash liquidity can be withdrawn from citizens.

Economic expert Dr. Safwan Qusay explained the possibility of withdrawing the cash liquidity held by citizens and transitioning entirely to electronic systems.

Qusay told Al-Maalouma, "Some studies indicate that Iraq has the capacity to fund credit cards, with the aim of withdrawing the estimated 70 trillion dinars held by Iraqis, so that banks can access it to finance public expenditures."

He added, "By selling real estate shares or shares in companies with suitable returns through the Iraq Stock Exchange, banks can withdraw this liquidity through such projects."

He pointed out that "there is a need to incentivize Iraqis to buy bonds and shares through the returns and interest generated by the nature of the project being sold. This is one solution for withdrawing cash liquidity, which can be implemented in the coming period."  link

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Tishwash: From Paris, Iraq requests Interpol's support to pursue corrupt officials and recover stolen funds.

On Monday, the head of the Integrity Commission, Mohammed Ali Al-Lami, called on Interpol to strengthen international cooperation and coordination in pursuing those wanted and accused in corruption cases, and to expedite the procedures for tracking them and exchanging relevant information. 

This came, according to a statement issued by the commission and received by Shafaq News Agency, during Al-Lami’s meeting with the president of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), Lucas Philippe, on the sidelines of his participation in the government delegation visiting the French capital, Paris. 

Al-Lami stressed that “the transnational nature of corruption crimes, and the associated smuggling of funds and movement of wanted persons between countries, makes international cooperation a fundamental pillar in the system of combating it, stressing the need to prevent perpetrators of these crimes from exploiting borders or differences between systems and legislations to escape legal prosecution and benefit from the proceeds of their crimes.” 

He pointed out that “the escalation of anti-corruption campaigns in Iraq, and the tightening of prosecution, investigation and inquiry procedures, has prompted some of those involved to try to leave the country and take refuge outside its borders, which requires a rapid international response and effective coordination with Interpol and counterpart agencies to track down the wanted individuals, determine their whereabouts and take the necessary legal measures against them.”

The head of the commission explained that “some wanted individuals resort to various means and methods to obstruct the procedures for pursuing them, including taking refuge in foreign nationalities, or exploiting the differences between legal systems, as well as attempting to politicize criminal cases related to corruption,” stressing the importance of “exchanging information, evidence, and documents that contribute to clarifying the criminal nature of these cases and enhancing the chances of enforcing legal procedures regarding them.”

Al-Lami called for strengthening Interpol’s support for Iraq’s efforts in combating corruption, pursuing wanted individuals, and recovering the proceeds of their crimes, stressing that “confronting transnational corruption requires an effective international partnership that prevents providing any safe haven for corrupt individuals and reinforces the principle that fleeing the country does not mean escaping justice.” 

The statement noted that the discussions touched on mechanisms to expedite the pursuit and tracking of those wanted in corruption cases, and to facilitate the exchange of information about them, as well as activating points of direct contact and coordination between the two sides, in order to shorten procedures and enhance the speed of response to requests related to international prosecution.

He explained that the two sides discussed enhancing cooperation in the field of building the capacities of Iraqi personnel concerned with pursuing wanted persons and recovering funds, through specialized training programs, exchanging experiences and expertise, and benefiting from the capabilities and mechanisms provided by the international organization in the field of police cooperation and information exchange.

He pointed out that the meeting emphasized the importance of continuing coordination, developing communication channels, and exchanging information and experiences between the two sides, in order to raise the level of response in the files of those wanted in corruption cases, and to contribute to supporting Iraq’s efforts to pursue them and recover the funds and assets obtained from their crimes.

It is noted that Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi arrived earlier on Sunday evening in the French capital, Paris, on an official visit accompanied by a high-level government delegation, according to his media office.  link

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Tishwash:  The Central Bank of Iraq is taking steps to reduce the dollar gap; A unified exchange rate for currency exchange offices is approaching 1320.

Informed sources revealed to the Independent Press Agency new moves within the Central Bank of Iraq aimed at reducing the large gap between the official exchange rate of the dollar and the prices circulating in the local market, through a package of measures being worked on to regulate the sale of foreign currency and tighten control over exchange companies, in conjunction with the continued rise of the dollar in Baghdad and other governorates.

The sources said the anticipated measures focus on reorganizing the mechanism for the dollar's access to the market and meeting the actual and legitimate demand for foreign currency, thereby reducing the dependence of traders and citizens on the informal market and limiting speculation that has pushed the exchange rate away from the levels set by the central bank.

According to information obtained by the Independent Press Agency, one of the options being considered in the coming period is setting a more disciplined and unified price for selling dollars through exchange companies and authorized outlets, so that the prices are much closer to the official price, instead of the wide gap currently recorded between the dollar available through official channels and its price in the market.

The sources indicated that the move, according to the available information, is not related to changing the official price of the dinar, but rather to trying to bring the price at which the dollar reaches the end beneficiary closer to the approved official levels, foremost among them the level of 1320 dinars per dollar, through procedures related to distribution, control, pricing and the mechanism of the work of exchange companies.

This information comes at a time when the Central Bank officially confirms that there is no intention to change the official exchange rate, as it was categorically denied on June 17, 2026, the news that spoke of amending the price of the dinar, warning against circulating documents or information not issued by it.

The official pricing system announced by the Central Bank in February 2023 is based on a rate of 1,300 dinars for purchasing dollars from the Ministry of Finance, 1,310 dinars for selling dollars to banks, and 1,320 dinars as the maximum selling price from banks and non-bank financial institutions to the end user. Official bank data also shows the rate remaining at 1,310 dinars per dollar.

Tightening restrictions on exchange companies

Sources from “Independent Press” confirm that the current phase is already witnessing increased oversight of exchange companies, and that this trend is likely to expand in the coming days, especially with regard to the sources of buying and selling dollars, the approved prices, the movement of funds, and compliance with the Central Bank’s regulations.

These moves are consistent with measures taken by the bank during the past months to strengthen oversight of the money exchange sector. In June 2026, the bank asked A and B category money exchange companies and brokerage firms to provide it with data relating to bank accounts for regulatory and supervisory purposes. It also continued during 2026 to withdraw licenses from violating companies and tighten compliance requirements.

Last April, the Central Bank confirmed its ability to meet all requests from banks and exchange companies for dollars allocated to travelers, pilgrims, and foreign transfers, indicating that a key part of its strategy is based on increasing access to dollars through official channels instead of allowing demand to flow to the informal market.

25,000 dinars gap for every 100 dollars

The anticipated moves are gaining even greater importance as the large gap between the official price and the local market continues.

The selling price of the dollar in Baghdad exchange shops on Monday, September 14, 2026, was recorded at about 157,000 dinars per 100 dollars, while the buying price was about 156,000 dinars, while the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges recorded about 156,500 dinars per 100 dollars.

Assuming a rate of 1320 dinars per dollar for the end beneficiary through official channels, the value of 100 dollars is approximately 132,000 dinars, which means there is a gap of approximately 25,000 dinars per 100 dollars compared to the selling price traded in some exchange shops in Baghdad.

According to sources, this gap is what the central bank seeks to gradually reduce, not by changing the official price, but by expanding official channels and facilitating the fulfillment of the real demand for dollars, while increasing oversight of entities that buy currency at the official price and then these prices are not actually reflected in the end beneficiary.

The Central Bank had previously paved the way for this path.

The anticipated move brings back to the forefront a previous position of the Central Bank, in which it stressed that the dollar circulating in Iraq comes mainly from the Central Bank through banks, exchange companies and brokerage, and that dealing at prices far from the set price is related to speculation more than it is a normal independent exchange market.

The bank also confirmed on June 22, 2026, the continuation of its reform program to maintain monetary and financial stability, stressing its continued commitment to meeting legitimate demand for dollars and taking the necessary policies to maintain exchange rate stability and the integrity of financial channels.

According to sources from the Independent Press Agency, the coming days will be important regarding the dollar issue, and may witness the implementation of additional measures at the level of exchange companies and pricing and distribution mechanisms, in an attempt to create a more disciplined price in the market and reduce the space in which speculation moves.

The sources confirmed that the ultimate goal of the proposed measures is to bring the dollar available to citizens and merchants through legal channels closer to the official rate, and to increase the ability of official channels to meet demand, which, if the measures are implemented efficiently and the required quantities are provided, may lead to increased pressure on the informal market and push exchange rates to gradually decline.

However, the sources stressed that the success of these measures will remain linked to the central bank's ability to ensure that the dollar reaches the rightful beneficiary at the set price, and to prevent its resale outside official channels, in addition to securing the needs of trade and foreign transfers on a regular basis.

Thus, the Iraqi exchange market enters a new phase of anticipation, amid a still significant gap between the official and parallel market rates. All eyes are on the Central Bank to see what measures it may announce in the coming days, and to what extent they can bring the dollar back to levels closer to the official rate.  link