Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Afternoon 3-25-26

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Markets React to Ceasefire Signals: Oil Drops as Global Risk Sentiment Shifts

Investor optimism over potential U.S.–Iran de-escalation is driving short-term market relief despite ongoing geopolitical instability

Overview (Key Points)

Global markets responded swiftly to signals of potential diplomacy, as reports of a possible U.S.-led ceasefire effort with Iran triggered a shift in investor sentiment. The reaction highlights how expectations—not confirmed outcomes—are currently driving price action.

European equities moved higher while oil prices declined, reflecting optimism that energy supply disruptions could ease if tensions in the Gulf de-escalate. This comes after weeks of heightened volatility tied to conflict in the region.

Despite Iran publicly rejecting negotiations, markets are pricing in the possibility of backchannel diplomacy or temporary ceasefire arrangements, suggesting investors are positioning ahead of potential policy or geopolitical shifts.

The broader implication is clear: global financial markets remain highly sensitive to geopolitical developments, where even tentative diplomatic signals can influence capital flows, commodities, and currencies.

Key Developments

1. European Markets Rally on Ceasefire Hopes

European equities posted gains as investors reacted to potential de-escalation signals.
    • STOXX 600 rose approximately 1.4%, indicating renewed risk appetite
    • FTSE 100 gained over 1%, though broader monthly losses remain

2. Oil Prices Pull Back Amid Supply Optimism

Energy markets saw a notable reversal following weeks of sharp increases.
    • Brent crude dropped over 5%, falling below $100 per barrel
    • Decline reflects expectations that Gulf oil flows could stabilize if tensions ease

3. Strait of Hormuz Remains a Critical Risk Factor

Despite market optimism, physical supply risks remain unresolved.
    • Key shipping routes are still partially restricted and vulnerable
    • Roughly 20% of global energy supply depends on this corridor

4. Bonds, Currency, and Gold Reflect Mixed Sentiment

Markets are balancing optimism with caution across asset classes.
    • Bond yields declined, signaling continued demand for safety
    • U.S. dollar strengthened slightly, while the euro weakened
    • Gold prices rose, indicating ongoing hedging against uncertainty

5. Economic Risks Persist Beneath Market Optimism

Underlying economic pressures continue to build despite short-term relief.
    • German business confidence declined, signaling economic strain
    • Rising energy costs still threaten inflation and recession risks globally

Why It Matters

This development illustrates how financial markets are increasingly driven by geopolitical expectations, not just economic fundamentals. Even the suggestion of diplomacy can trigger rapid repricing across global assets.

Energy remains the central variable. Oil price swings directly influence inflation, production costs, and consumer spending, making geopolitical stability a key driver of economic outcomes.

For policymakers, this creates a challenging environment where monetary and fiscal strategies must adapt quickly to external shocks driven by conflict and diplomacy.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

    • Currency volatility increases as energy prices fluctuate
    • Stronger U.S. dollar reflects safe-haven demand during uncertainty
    • Oil-dependent economies face shifting trade balances and currency pressure
    • Purchasing power is directly impacted by inflation tied to energy costs

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: Geopolitics Driving Financial System Behavior

Global markets are increasingly reacting to political and military developments, signaling a shift where geopolitical influence rivals traditional economic indicators in shaping financial outcomes.

• Pillar 2: Energy Markets as the Core of Financial Stability

Control over energy supply routes like the Strait of Hormuz is emerging as a central lever of global financial power, influencing everything from currency strength to inflation and capital flows.

Conclusion

The market reaction to potential ceasefire discussions highlights a fragile balance between optimism and underlying risk. While investors are quick to price in positive developments, the reality on the ground remains uncertain.

This environment underscores the growing importance of real-time geopolitical developments in shaping financial markets, where sentiment can shift rapidly with each new headline.

As energy markets, currencies, and equities continue to respond to evolving conditions, volatility is likely to remain elevated.

This is not just a market reaction — it’s a reflection of how deeply geopolitics now drives the global financial system.

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Sources

• Modern Diplomacy — "European Stocks Climb and Oil Falls as Markets React to Trump’s Iran Negotiation Signals"

• Reuters — "Stocks Rise and Oil Falls on Ceasefire Hopes in Middle East"

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What If This Is All Part Of The Plan?

What If This Is All Part Of The Plan?

Notes From the Field BY James Hickman (Simon Black)  March 24 2026

You don’t have to look very hard these days to see widespread criticism of the conflict in Iran.

Obviously, there are the usual suspects like the New York Times and Washington Post who have called it “folly” and “rotten”. But plenty of voices on the right have joined in the criticism as well.

Tucker Carlson calls it “absolutely disgusting and evil”. Thomas Massie says it is “not America First”. Joe Rogan says it’s “insane”. Joe Kent, formerly the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned his post because Iran was not “an imminent threat” and there was no “clear path to a swift victory”.

In short, there are plenty of respectable and informed views that Iran is (1) not going well, and (2) not in America’s interests. And I can certainly understand their points of view.

Personally, I see this from a lot of different angles– some positive, some negative. But at the same time I also think there’s a possibility that what’s happening right now might actually BE the plan.

Just consider: the US national debt is $39 trillion. Deficits are piling on an additional $2 trillion per year. Social Security is only six years away from running out of money. And the vast majority of United States Congressmen couldn’t possibly care less.

It doesn’t make you unpatriotic or unAmerican to understand this simple truth: US government bonds are simply not as attractive as they used to be for foreign investors.

The leadership of every foreign country on this planet recognizes that they could wake up tomorrow morning and find out that their Treasury holdings have been frozen. Or they could be sanctioned. Or there could be another tariff escalation. Or their alliance terminated. Or another military strike.

They also believe that Congress will continue to do nothing about America’s spiraling debt and budget deficit. Interest on the debt already exceeds 22% of federal tax revenue, and the problem is rapidly becoming much worse.

They also know there’s a good chance the Federal Reserve will fail to achieve price stability, and that inflation could easily go much higher from here.

All of that spells plenty of risk, especially for foreign governments and central banks. Given that US Treasury securities pay a measly 4%, it hardly seems worth their investment.

That’s why so many foreign governments and central banks around the world started moving a portion of their strategic financial reserves away from the US dollar… and into gold. This has been a trend for a few years now– central bank gold purchases surged in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

That’s a huge problem for the US government, which critically needs foreign investors to continue buying Treasury bonds. Treasury demand from foreigners helps keep interest rates down and inflation in check.

Conversely, if foreigners ditched the dollar entirely, inflation and interest rates would both skyrocket.

So, what better way to prevent this than to give foreigners an extremely compelling reason to buy US Treasurys and hold US dollars?

Oil is the most widely traded commodity in the world. Every country needs it, and despite the cries of deranged teenagers who superglue themselves to the pavement, demand for oil keeps growing.

Oil has traditionally been bought and sold in US dollars… even when neither buyer nor seller are American. So, when Australia sells oil to India, that transaction takes place in US dollars.

The sheer volume of the oil trade means that every country stockpiles US dollars in order to participate in global energy markets. And they typically hold US dollars by buying Treasury bonds.

This war might possibly have been a ploy to gain control over Iran’s oil: punch them in the face, decimate their leadership, destroy much of their military capabilities… and then offer a peace deal:

“We will lift sanctions and allow you to sell oil on the global market, and even line up investment to expand your production, as long as everything is denominated in US dollars. No oil will be sold in any other currency. Better yet, we’ll push you to peg your currency to the US dollar, just like other countries in the region.”

Obviously, they would never communicate such a strategy in public; they’d never stand on stage and tell CNN what they’re really trying to accomplish.

But in the end, maybe they don’t really care if there’s true regime change in Iran. Maybe they don’t really care about Israel’s objectives either. Perhaps the singular American goal is to boost foreign demand for the US dollar.

And it’s possible they might just pull that off.

Again, I’m just speculating. The only thing we can say for sure is that there’s a lot riding on this outcome.

If they succeed, the resurgence of the dollar could buy the US enough time to fix its problems. If they fail, it could be the proverbial nail.

That’s why this war in Iran could end up right alongside 9/11, the GFC, and Covid as one of the most consequential events of our time.

To your freedom,   James Hickman   Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC

https://www.schiffsovereign.com/trends/what-if-this-is-all-part-of-the-plan-154866/?inf_contact_key=ea20b5f58b204b2657e43786923567ea6b52fb27a108dfee299ccbafe321d99b

How an Ignored Constitution Foresaw a Tragic Endgame | Matthew Piepenburg

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Morning 3-25-26

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Global Reset Series – Visual Timeline Article

From Bretton Woods to a Digital Multipolar Financial System: A Timeline of Global Monetary Evolution

Understanding today’s financial changes is easier when you see the long-term evolution of global money.

Overview

The global financial system has not been static. From Bretton Woods in 1944 to today’s CBDC experiments, major shifts happen over decades.

This visual timeline highlights the most important milestones that led to the emerging multipolar financial system.

Key Milestones

1944 – Bretton Woods Agreement

• Established a U.S. Dollar-centered global monetary system
• Fixed exchange rates tied to the dollar and gold
• Created the IMF and World Bank

1971 – Nixon Shock

• Ended gold convertibility of the U.S. Dollar
• Shifted world to a floating exchange rate system
• Triggered the rise of modern reserve currency strategies

1990s – Rise of Global Payment Networks

• SWIFT becomes the dominant cross-border messaging system
• International banks integrate with centralized U.S. and European infrastructure

2000s – China and Emerging Markets Rise

• China joins WTO and becomes a major trade hub
• Reserve accumulation grows in Asia and Russia
• Calls for more financial autonomy in emerging markets

2014–2020 – BRICS and Alternative Payment Systems

• BRICS develops contingency plans for cross-border payments outside SWIFT
• Local currency trade agreements expand among emerging economies

2020–2023 – Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) Take Off

• Over 130 countries begin researching or piloting digital currencies
• Projects include China’s Digital Yuan, India’s e-Rupee, and a potential Digital Euro

2022–2025 – Record Gold Accumulation

• Central banks buy more than 1,000 tonnes of gold annually
• China, India, Turkey, and Russia lead purchases to diversify reserves

2024–Present – Cross-Border Payment System Modernization

• G20 and FSB launch initiatives to reduce transaction costs and speed settlement
• Multi-CBDC experiments are underway to test direct international settlement

Why It Matters

The timeline shows that the current structural changes are part of a decades-long evolution:

• Gold accumulation, CBDCs, and payment system redesign are the latest stages in monetary evolution
• The world is moving toward a multipolar and technologically advanced financial system
• Both traditional and emerging networks will coexist, creating redundancy, resilience, and competition in global finance

Seeds of Wisdom Team View

Understanding history provides context for today’s changes.

The current developments are incremental, deliberate, and quietly transformative, not sudden or chaotic.

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Sources

• World Gold Council – Historical Gold Holdings

• Bank for International Settlements – CBDC and Payment Systems

• Financial Stability Board – Cross-Border Payment Roadmap

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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.

You deserve truth — not timelines.

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Iraq Economic News And Points To Ponder Wednesday Morning 3-25-26

Disappointing Results For A $69 Billion US Bond Offering

Money and Business   Economy News - Follow-up

The U.S. Treasury Department announced Tuesday the results of its $69 billion two-year bond offering, with demand falling below average, at the start of a week of long-term U.S. Treasury bond sales.

The yield on the two-year bonds was 3.936% of their nominal value, with a coverage ratio of 2.44 times.

Last month, the Treasury sold $69 billion in two-year bonds, with a yield of 3.455% and a coverage ratio of 2.63 times the offering value.

 It is worth noting that the coverage ratio is a measure of demand for bonds, indicating the size of the subscription compared to the size of the offering.

The average coverage ratio for the last 10 two-year bond offerings was 2.62 times.

The Treasury Department is scheduled to announce on Wednesday the results of its $70 billion five-year bond offering and on Thursday the results of its $44 billion seven-year bond offering at the close of the offering week.

https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=67107

Sudan’s Parliamentary Bloc: We Pledge To Our People That Iraqi Sovereignty Will Remain An Untouchable Trust

Iraqi state spending   Economy News – Baghdad   The parliamentary Reconstruction and Development Bloc pledged on Wednesday that Iraqi sovereignty will remain an inviolable trust, and that any transgression against it will not go unanswered without a firm national stance that preserves the country's dignity and the military institution's prestige.

A statement issued by the bloc and received by “Al-Eqtisad News” said: “It condemns the heinous American air attack that targeted the Habbaniyah military clinic this morning, Wednesday, which represents a fully-fledged crime, reflecting a determination to violate Iraqi sovereignty and a blatant challenge to the norms and conventions that govern international relations.”

He added: “It has become clear that the series of attacks targeting our official institutions aims to weaken the state’s ability to extend its control and protect its members. The blood that was shed today in Habbaniyah is the same blood that is being shed in the trenches defending the homeland by the army, the Popular Mobilization Forces, and the police, which necessitates a comprehensive national stance that transcends narrow calculations.”

He continued: “We call for the immediate initiation of internationally available legal avenues and the use of diplomatic leverage to enforce respect for Iraqi sovereignty. We affirm that the unity of the official and popular stance behind the sovereign government decision is the only guarantee to prevent the recurrence of these violations and to preserve the dignity of the military institution in all its formations.”

He added: “While we mourn the martyrs and pray to God for the speedy recovery of the wounded, we pledge to our people that Iraqi sovereignty will remain an inviolable trust, and that any transgression against it will not go unanswered without a firm national stance that preserves the country’s dignity and the military institution’s prestige.”

https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=67121

American Company: Closing The Strait Of Hormuz Threatens Iraq's Food Security

Localities   Economy News – Baghdad   A US company specializing in economic and financial data and market analysis warned on Wednesday of the impact of the turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz and the war in the Middle East on Iraq's food security, noting that Baghdad imports about 70% of its needs for vegetables and fruits.

S&P Global said that Iraq relies on imports for 70% of its fruit and vegetable needs to cover the local market, while Qatar and the UAE need 90% of their fruits and vegetables imported, and Bahrain's reliance on imports is 85% of its fruits and vegetables.

The report indicated that "Kuwait needs to import 95% of its flour, Oman needs to import 75% of its fruits and vegetables, Saudi Arabia needs to import about 85% of its poultry feed and grains, while Iran relies on importing 25% of its wheat."

He explained that “prolonged restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz may force importers to resort to longer sea routes or alternative land routes, leading to higher costs and exacerbating logistical challenges, and directly affecting food prices in Iraqi markets.”

The report added that "the continuation of these disruptions could exacerbate the food security crisis locally and regionally, which calls for finding quick solutions to secure supplies and protect consumers."

The Iranian Foreign Ministry had confirmed earlier this week that the Strait of Hormuz was "not closed" and that the hesitation of ships was due to insurance companies' fears of war, while announcing that navigation would continue while ships linked to "aggressor parties" were barred.  https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=67118

Oil Slides 4% On US-Iran Ceasefire Hopes

2026-03-25 Shafaq News  Oil prices fell around 4% on Wednesday on the prospect of a possible ceasefire easing supply disruptions from the key Middle East ‌producing region after reports the U.S. sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war between them.

Brent crude futures fell $4.89, or 4.7%, to $99.60 a barrel by 0335 GMT, after declining to as low as $97.57. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were down $3.54, or 3.8%, at $88.81 a barrel, after falling to as low as $86.72.

Both benchmarks rose nearly 5% on Tuesday, before paring gains in volatile post-settlement trading.

"Expectations of a ceasefire have risen slightly and profit-taking is leading the market," said Hiroyuki Kikukawa, chief strategist of Nissan Securities Investment, a unit of ⁠Nissan Securities. "But the outlook remains uncertain as to whether negotiations will succeed, limiting selling."

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the U.S. was making progress in negotiating an end to the war with Iran, while a source confirmed that Washington had sent Iran a 15-point settlement proposal.

Israel's Channel 2 said the U.S. was seeking a month-long ceasefire to discuss the plan, which includes the dismantling of Iran's nuclear program, ceasing support for proxy groups, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Some analysts are sceptical on the progress of such talks, expecting markets to remain volatile.

Phillip Nova's senior market analyst Priyanka Sachdeva said Middle East developments would remain the "dominant price driver" keeping oil prices moving in a wide range in the near term.

The war has all but halted shipments of oil and liquefied natural gas through the Strait, which typically carries about one-fifth of the world's gas ‌and crude ⁠supply, causing what the International Energy Agency has called the biggest-ever oil supply disruption.

"The market outlook remains tight notwithstanding the prospects of a war off-ramp," said Saul Kavonic, head of energy research at MST Marquee.

"Even if a ceasefire is implemented this week and flows through Strait of Hormuz resume, it's not clear all shut-in production will resume until there is more clarity on the durability of a ceasefire."

On Tuesday, Pakistan's prime minister said he was willing to host talks between ⁠the U.S. and Iran.

Iran has told the United Nations Security Council and the International Maritime Organization that "non-hostile vessels" may transit the Strait of Hormuz if they coordinate with Iranian authorities, according to a note seen by Reuters on Tuesday.

Still, U.S., Israeli and Iranian strikes continued and sources said Washington was preparing to send ⁠more troops to the region.

To offset the Strait of Hormuz disruptions, oil exports from Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Yanbu port rose to nearly 4 million barrels per day last week, a sharp increase from before the war broke out, shipping data shows.

In the U.S., crude, gasoline and distillate stocks rose ⁠last week, according to market sources who cited American Petroleum Institute figures on Tuesday.

Crude stocks rose by 2.35 million barrels in the week ended March 20, gasoline inventories rose by 528,000 barrels and distillate inventories rose by 1.39 million barrels from a week earlier, the sources said.

(Reuters)   https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Oil-slides-4-on-US-Iran-ceasefire-hopes

The Closure Of Iraqi Airspace Has Been Extended For (72) Hours.

{Local: Al-Furat News} The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced today, Wednesday, the extension of the closure of Iraqi airspace to air traffic.

The authority stated in a statement received by Al-Furat News that "it has been decided to extend the closure of Iraqi airspace to all incoming, departing and transiting aircraft for (72) hours, starting from 12:00 noon on Wednesday (09:00 UTC), until 12:00 noon on Saturday, March 28, 2026, as a temporary precautionary measure.

She added that "the decision is based on the ongoing assessment of the security situation and developments in the regional situation, and will be reassessed in light of new developments."    She noted that "airlines and relevant parties will be notified of any updates later." LINK

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Evening 3-24-26

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Global Liquidity Tightens: Central Banks Signal Prolonged High-Rate Era

Coordinated policy signals and persistent inflation risks are reshaping capital flows and delaying monetary easing worldwide

Overview (Key Points)

Central banks across major economies signaled that interest rates will remain higher for longer, reinforcing a global shift toward tight monetary conditions. This stance reflects ongoing concerns that inflation pressures are not fully contained.

Recent data releases show mixed economic signals, with resilient labor markets and sticky core inflation preventing policymakers from pivoting toward aggressive rate cuts. This creates a prolonged period of restricted liquidity across financial systems.

The U.S. Federal Reserve and global counterparts are aligned in caution, emphasizing data-dependent decision-making while avoiding premature easing that could reignite inflation.

The broader implication is significant: the global system is entering a phase where capital is more expensive, growth is constrained, and financial vulnerabilities are increasingly exposed.

Key Developments

1. Central Banks Reinforce “Higher for Longer” Narrative

Major central banks reiterated their commitment to maintaining restrictive policy levels.
    • Rate cuts are being delayed despite market expectations
    • Focus remains on ensuring inflation is fully anchored

2. Sticky Inflation Complicates Policy Shifts

Recent data indicates inflation remains persistent in key sectors.
    • Services inflation continues to run elevated    • Wage pressures are contributing to longer-term inflation risks

3. Global Liquidity Conditions Continue to Tighten

Financial conditions are becoming more restrictive across markets.
    • Borrowing costs remain elevated for governments and businesses    • Liquidity reduction is impacting credit availability and investment flows

4. Market Expectations Begin to Reset

Investors are adjusting to a slower pace of monetary easing.
    • Equity and bond markets are repricing risk    • Volatility is increasing as rate-cut timelines are pushed further out

5. Emerging Markets Face Increased Pressure

Tighter global conditions are impacting developing economies more sharply.
    • Capital outflows are increasing    • Currency stability is challenged by stronger developed-market yields

Why It Matters

This environment represents a structural tightening of the global financial system, where access to capital becomes more limited and more expensive. The era of easy money is being replaced with disciplined monetary control.

Markets must now operate under conditions where liquidity is no longer abundant, increasing the likelihood of asset repricing, credit stress, and economic slowdowns.

From a policy perspective, governments face higher debt servicing costs, limiting fiscal flexibility and increasing pressure on already strained budgets.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

    • Stronger interest rate environments support major reserve currencies    • Currency volatility increases as capital shifts toward higher yields    • Emerging market currencies face depreciation risks    • Purchasing power may decline in weaker currency regions

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: End of Easy Money and Debt Expansion

The persistence of high interest rates signals a systemic shift away from debt-fueled growth models. Financial systems must now adjust to sustainable capital allocation and stricter lending conditions.

• Pillar 2: Repricing of Global Assets and Currency Power

As liquidity tightens, asset valuations and currency strength are being recalibrated. This creates a new hierarchy where capital efficiency and monetary discipline define economic leadership.

Conclusion

The global financial system is undergoing a measured but significant transformation, driven by the need to restore balance after years of excess liquidity. Central banks are signaling clearly that stability now takes priority over growth acceleration.

This shift is forcing markets, governments, and institutions to adapt to a more disciplined financial environment, where risk is priced more accurately and capital is no longer freely available.

The consequences will unfold across economies and currencies, shaping the next phase of global finance.

This is not just monetary policy — it’s the recalibration of the entire global financial system.

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Sources

• Reuters — "Global Central Banks Signal Rates to Stay Higher for Longer"

• International Monetary Fund (IMF) — "Global Financial Stability Update 2026"

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Iraq Economic News And Points To Ponder Tuesday Evening 3-24-26

Iraq between war and economic fragility: The Al-Azm Alliance calls for political realism - Urgent

Baghdad Today – Baghdad    Ghanem Al-Aifan, a leader in the Al-Azm Alliance, stressed on Tuesday (March 24, 2026) the need to distinguish between the Iraqi leadership and the government, emphasizing that the government is aware of the limits of its capabilities in light of the current political and economic reality.

Al-Aifan explained to Baghdad Today that “the Iraqi economy is subject to many challenges, in addition to internal divisions and the inability of the military establishment to officially engage in any war, which pushes the government to strive earnestly to keep the specter of confrontation away from the country.”

He added that "the government succeeded in managing what he described as the '12-day war,' but its repercussions were heavy on Iraq as a result of the involvement of some factions in the course of the crisis according to ideological positions."

Al-Aifan called for "the necessity of avoiding a repeat of the mistakes of the previous regime, which confronted the international community with slogans only, which led to disastrous results," noting that "mature countries rely on the principle of political realism, not revolutionary rhetoric, by realizing the extent of their capabilities and not being swept away by ideology."

He pointed out that "the current stage requires the activation of institutional work in a real way, and the imposition of state control over the security file, while keeping Iraq neutral from the possibility of slipping into any conflict, taking into account the fragility of the economic situation in the country."  https://baghdadtoday.news/295745-.html

Iraq Summons US, Iran Envoys, Moves To UN After Strikes

2026-03-24 Shafaq News- Baghdad   Iraq is to summon the US chargé d’affaires and the Iranian ambassador and file a complaint with the UN Security Council over recent strikes on its territory.

 The Ministerial Council for National Security authorized, on Tuesday, the foreign ministry to deliver formal protest notes to both diplomats over attacks that hit Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) sites in Al-Anbar and Peshmerga positions in Erbil, according to military spokesman Sabah al-Numan.

 The council also directed the ministry to prepare a formal complaint to the Security Council, calling for an end to “violations of Iraqi sovereignty.”

 The diplomatic move follows an earlier decision by the same council to authorize the PMF and security forces to respond to attacks on military sites.

 The escalation comes after an airstrike on a PMF position at Habbaniyah base in Al-Anbar that killed and wounded dozens. The PMF said its Al-Anbar operations commander, Saad Duwai, was killed along with 14 fighters in the strike, which it attributed to the United States.

 In northern Iraq, Kurdish authorities reported 36 casualties among Peshmerga forces after ballistic missiles struck military positions in Erbil province.  https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraq-summons-US-Iran-envoys-moves-to-UN-after-strikes

How The Iran–US–Israel War Exposes Iraq’s Defense Paralysis

2026-03-24 Shafaq News   The expanding confrontation between Iran, the United States, and Israel has done more than draw Iraqi territory into a regional battlefield. It has laid bare a deeper reality: Iraq currently lacks the structural capacity to enforce its own sovereignty. Missiles and drones have crossed its airspace and struck sites inside the country without a single confirmed interception from its defense system, while Baghdad has issued no clear military posture or deterrent signal.

What this conflict reveals is not a temporary gap, but a systemic failure rooted in how Iraq’s security architecture has been built since 2003.

Some Iraqi officials and political figures argue that this absence of response reflects a deliberate strategy rather than incapacity. In their view, avoiding direct engagement in a confrontation between far more advanced military powers is a rational choice aimed at preventing escalation.

Yet this interpretation is difficult to sustain when measured against the operational record. The lack of even symbolic defensive action, no interception attempts, no declared alert levels, no public assessment of damage, suggests not restraint, but an inability to act.

 Documented Operational Failure

Since late February, multiple incidents have demonstrated the same pattern. Drones struck radar installations at the Basra Operations Command without any recorded defensive response. Earlier attacks targeted the Taji base near Baghdad and the Imam Ali base in Nasiriyah. In each case, Iraqi authorities neither signaled a shift in military posture nor outlined a response plan.

 These incidents point to a critical absence: Iraq does not possess an integrated air defense system capable of detecting, tracking, and intercepting incoming threats. Its current air force inventory, including US-supplied F-16 fighter jets, French Caracal helicopters, and South Korean T-50IQ aircraft, was not designed for sustained airspace control or missile defense.

There is no unified command-and-control network linking these assets, and no operational surface-to-air missile system of modern standard.

 Political analyst Ahmed al-Hamdani summarized the reality bluntly: “Iraqi military capabilities have no meaningful role in this conflict, because the country possesses neither the aircraft nor the air defense components required to bring down hostile projectiles or enforce its own airspace.” The events of recent weeks have reinforced that assessment.

 Structural Constraints, Not Just Neglect

The roots of this deficit are not limited to underinvestment or mismanagement. Iraq’s post-2003 security model was built primarily to address internal threats, particularly insurgency and terrorism, rather than external defense. That design has left the country ill-prepared for conventional or hybrid warfare involving drones and precision-guided munitions.

 External constraints have compounded the problem. Security expert Ali al-Maamari points to the 2008 US–Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement as a factor shaping procurement decisions. According to his assessment, Iraq’s defense acquisitions have largely been channeled through US-aligned systems, “limiting diversification and complicating efforts to develop an independent supply chain.”

 At the same time, Iranian influence within Iraq’s political and security institutions introduces a parallel constraint. Tehran’s network of allied factions operates within Iraq’s system, creating incentives to prevent the emergence of a fully autonomous Iraqi military posture that could restrict their operational space. Al-Maamari argues that this dual pressure has left Iraq unable to convert its formal sovereignty into effective strategic autonomy.

 It could be argued that Iraq’s limitations stem primarily from internal fragmentation, including corruption and institutional inefficiency. These factors are undeniably significant. Yet repeated procurement failures and external veto dynamics suggest that domestic dysfunction alone does not fully explain the scale of the capability gap.

 Spending Without Capability

Iraq allocated approximately $21.6 billion to its defense sector in 2024, a figure that raises a more difficult question: how has a budget of that scale failed to produce even a minimal air defense capability?

 Political science professor Issam al-Feyli of Al-Mustansiriyah University estimates that, after accounting for salaries, pensions, and maintenance, Iraq’s effective investment in modernization amounts to roughly one percent of the combined military development spending of its immediate surrounding: Iran, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Israel. Each of those maintains integrated air defense systems and, in most cases, domestic production capacity for drones and advanced weapons.

 Iraq’s procurement record reflects repeated breakdowns. Efforts to acquire South Korea’s M-SAM-II air defense system were never completed. Other deals with the Czech Republic and Pakistan collapsed. Analysts attribute these failures to a mix of corruption, political interference, and competing external pressures.

 Al-Feyli notes that Iraq’s position is uniquely vulnerable: “It exists within a profoundly unstable geostrategic environment, surrounded by states whose military capabilities exceed its own by orders of magnitude, and that are, at their core, competing for influence over Iraq itself.”

 Fragmented Decision-Making

The military gap is reinforced by political fragmentation. Security analyst Dr. Ahmed al-Sharifi highlights two interconnected failures: the absence of a clear deterrent posture from civilian leadership, and the inability of military institutions to execute coordinated responses.

 This fragmentation became particularly visible when armed factions launched attacks in the Kurdistan Region, where US forces were consolidating ahead of a planned withdrawal. Rather than presenting a unified national stance, segments of Iraq’s political leadership justified the attacks, framing US forces as legitimate targets regardless of the federal government’s agreements.

Al-Feyli observed that this response reflected a deeper problem: “Some parties effectively endorsed the bombardment without acknowledging that those forces were withdrawing under a federal agreement.” The issue, he suggests, is not a policy disagreement but a fundamental lack of consensus on what constitutes Iraq’s national interest.

 Capability Versus Perception

According to the 2026 Global Firepower Index, Iraq ranks sixth in the Middle East in terms of military strength. However, this ranking is based on aggregate indicators such as personnel numbers and equipment inventories, not on operational integration or readiness.

 Iraq fields approximately 193,000 active personnel and 100,000 paramilitary forces, along with a mix of Soviet-era and Western equipment. Yet the absence of an integrated air defense system, combined with fragmented command structures, significantly reduces the effectiveness of these assets.

 Even if Iraq possessed more advanced systems, it is not certain that it could fundamentally alter the outcome of a confrontation involving technologically superior powers. However, the issue is whether Iraq can impose any cost at all or assert basic control over its territory. At present, the evidence suggests it cannot.

 Strategic Choices Ahead

As the September 2026 deadline for the withdrawal of US forces approaches, Iraq faces a narrowing set of strategic options. Broadly, three paths are emerging. The first is continued reliance on external security arrangements, particularly those tied to the United States.

The second involves partial realignment toward regional powers, a move that carries its own risks of dependency. The third, and most challenging, is the pursuit of an autonomous deterrence capability built on internal political consensus and institutional reform.

 None of these options can succeed without addressing the core issue: Iraq’s strategic problem is the absence of political cohesion and autonomy required to translate those resources into effective power.

 The current conflict has exposed these vulnerabilities in real time. Airspace violations without interception, strikes without response, and a fragmented political reaction have together provided a documented record of a state that remains, despite its formal sovereignty, unable to defend its own territory.

 https://shafaq.com/en/Report/How-the-Iran-US-Israel-war-exposes-Iraq-s-defense-paralysis

Read more: Iraqi Army after US-led Coalition withdrawal: Can Baghdad achieve full military sovereignty?

 Written and edited by Shafaq News staff.

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Stablecoin Breakthrough: Compromise Framework Clears Path for U.S. Crypto Legislation

New proposal balances bank protection and crypto innovation, removing a key roadblock to market structure reform

Overview (Key Points)

    • A new stablecoin compromise proposal has emerged, addressing major regulatory conflicts
    • Passive yield resembling bank deposits would be banned, easing concerns from traditional banks
    • Activity-based rewards remain allowed, preserving crypto innovation and user incentives    • The framework could unlock stalled market-structure legislation, signaling forward momentum in Washington

Key Developments

1. Ban on Passive Yield to Protect Traditional Banking System

The proposal would prohibit stablecoins from offering passive yield that mirrors interest-bearing bank deposits.
This directly addresses concerns about deposit flight, where funds could leave traditional banks for higher-yield crypto alternatives.
Regulators are aiming to prevent systemic disruption to the banking sector while still allowing digital asset growth.

2. Activity-Based Rewards Keep Crypto Utility Alive

Rather than eliminating incentives entirely, the framework allows rewards tied to usage, such as payments or platform activity.
This preserves core crypto business models, especially in payments, DeFi, and fintech ecosystems.
It reflects a middle-ground approach, balancing regulation with continued technological development.

3. Removes Major Obstacle to Broader Crypto Legislation

Stablecoin disagreements have been one of the primary bottlenecks holding up broader market-structure reform.
This compromise could clear the path for comprehensive crypto legislation, including regulatory clarity for exchanges and digital assets.
Momentum appears to be building toward bipartisan agreement.

4. Aligns with Bipartisan Senate Framework

The proposal aligns with the framework referenced by Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks, signaling cross-party coordination.
This increases the likelihood of legislative traction, especially as crypto policy becomes a strategic economic issue.

5. Next Steps: Legislative and Treasury Approval Pipeline

The framework must still move through committee markup, House alignment, and Treasury approval.
Final passage will depend on how regulators balance innovation, risk, and financial stability concerns.

Why It Matters

This compromise represents a turning point in U.S. digital asset regulation. By addressing the core conflict between banks and crypto platforms, lawmakers may finally unlock long-awaited regulatory clarity.

The result could be accelerated institutional adoption, clearer rules for stablecoins, and expanded use of blockchain-based payments.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

    • Stablecoins are increasingly acting as digital dollars, influencing global liquidity flows
    • Regulatory clarity in the U.S. strengthens confidence in dollar-backed digital assets    • Could accelerate global demand for tokenized fiat systems, reshaping currency competition
    • Signals movement toward a hybrid financial system blending traditional banking and blockchain infrastructure

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: Convergence of Traditional Finance and Digital Assets

This framework highlights a structured integration of crypto into the regulated financial system, rather than replacement.
Stablecoins are evolving into a bridge layer between legacy banking and digital finance.

• Pillar 2: Policy Control Over Digital Money Design

By restricting yield while allowing utility, regulators are actively shaping how digital money functions.
This reflects a broader shift where governments influence not just currency supply—but its behavior and incentives.

This is not just crypto regulation — it’s the blueprint for how digital dollars will coexist with the global banking system.

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• Investors —- “Clarity Act Deal Could Ban Stablecoin Yields; Circle Leads Crypto Sell-Off”

• Bitget —- “Stablecoin Compromise Proposal Targets Yield Rules”

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BRICS Credibility Tested: Iran Pressure on India Sparks Global Energy Risk Surge

Rising geopolitical tension and energy chokepoints are forcing BRICS into a defining moment for global influence

Overview (Key Points)

Iran has directly pressured India to activate BRICS involvement in the escalating Iran–U.S.–Israel conflict, placing the bloc’s credibility under global scrutiny. The request signals a shift from passive diplomacy to demanded geopolitical action.

This comes at a critical moment, as tensions in the Middle East are already disrupting global energy stability. With the Strait of Hormuz under threat, markets are reacting to the possibility of prolonged supply constraints.

India finds itself in a strategic balancing act, maintaining relationships with both Iran and the United States. As the current BRICS chair, its response carries outsized influence over the bloc’s direction.

The broader implication is clear: BRICS is being tested not as an economic alliance, but as a geopolitical force capable of shaping global outcomes. Its response—or lack thereof—could redefine its role in the emerging world order.

Key Developments

1. Iran Calls on BRICS to Take Action

Iran formally urged India to mobilize BRICS as an independent geopolitical actor in the conflict.
    • Proposal includes a regional security framework excluding Western powers    • Signals Iran’s push for multi-polar power structures over Western-led systems

2. Strait of Hormuz Becomes a Critical Pressure Point

The situation has intensified around one of the world’s most vital energy corridors.
    • Roughly 20% of global oil and LNG flows through the Strait    • Any disruption creates immediate global price volatility and supply risk

3. India Navigates a High-Stakes Diplomatic Balance

India’s response reflects strategic caution rather than alignment.
    • Condemned infrastructure attacks and emphasized secure shipping lanes    • Avoided directly criticizing the U.S. or Israel, preserving multi-alignment strategy

4. Russia Aligns with Iran, Increasing BRICS Tension

Russia’s condemnation of strikes on Iran adds pressure within the bloc.
    • Highlights internal alignment challenges within BRICS    • Makes India’s neutral stance harder to maintain

5. Energy Markets React as Oil Prices Surge

Global markets are already pricing in prolonged instability.
    • Oil prices have surged above $110 per barrel    • Forecasts suggest sustained elevated energy costs through the decade

Why It Matters

This situation underscores a major shift from economic cooperation to geopolitical expectation within BRICS. The bloc is no longer being judged solely on trade and development—but on its ability to influence global conflicts.

Energy markets are particularly vulnerable. With critical supply routes at risk, price volatility and inflation pressures could spread across global economies, impacting everything from transportation to manufacturing.

From a policy standpoint, governments may be forced to accelerate energy diversification and strategic reserves planning, further reshaping global economic strategies.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

    • Rising energy prices can weaken purchasing power globally    • Currency volatility increases as oil-importing nations face higher deficits    • Capital flows may shift toward energy-producing economies    • Exchange rates could fluctuate based on exposure to energy risk

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: BRICS Transition from Economic Bloc to Geopolitical Actor

BRICS is being pushed into a decision-making role on global conflict, signaling a shift toward multi-polar governance structures. Whether it acts or not will determine its credibility as an alternative power center.

• Pillar 2: Energy Control as a Lever of Global Financial Power

The Strait of Hormuz highlights how energy chokepoints influence global finance. Control or disruption of supply routes can reshape capital flows, inflation, and currency stability worldwide.

Conclusion

The pressure on India marks a defining moment for BRICS, forcing the bloc to confront whether it can move beyond rhetoric into meaningful geopolitical action. This is no longer a theoretical test—it is unfolding in real time under global scrutiny.

At the same time, the situation exposes the fragility of global energy systems, where a single chokepoint can ripple through economies, markets, and currencies.

The intersection of geopolitics, energy, and finance is becoming impossible to ignore. What happens next will not only shape the future of BRICS—but also the balance of power in the global financial system.

This is not just a regional conflict — it’s a stress test for the emerging multi-polar world order.

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Sources

• Watcher.Guru — "BRICS Credibility Tested: India Pressured by Iran to Act on Conflict"

• Reuters — "Oil Prices Rise Amid Middle East Tensions and Supply Risks"

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Oil Surges Past $103 Following Iranian Denial Of US Secret Negotiations

2026-03-24 Shafaq News   Oil prices rose on Tuesday on supply fear, as Iran denied it had talks with the United States to end the war in the Gulf, contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump who said a deal could be reached soon.

Brent futures rose $4, or 4%, to $103.94 a barrel at 0400 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed $3.49, or 4%, to $91.62.

Crude futures dropped more than 10% on Monday, after Trump ordered a five-day delay to attacks on Iran's power plants, saying the U.S. had talks with unnamed Iranian officials that produced "major points of agreement".

"By shelving the plan to strike Iranian power plants for five days, the U.S. effectively sucked ⁠much of the 'war premium' from the oil price," said KCM Trade chief market analyst Tim Waterer.

"Today's moderate bounce is just the market finding its footing in the mud. Traders are aware that while the missiles are on hold, the Strait of Hormuz is still far from a clear waterway."

The war has all but halted shipments of about one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz. However, two tankers bound for India sailed through the strait on Monday.

Tehran rejected the claim of contact with Washington, dismissing it as an attempt to manipulate financial markets, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had attacked U.S. targets and denounced Trump's comments as "worn-out psychological operations".

"Even with a possible decrease in tensions after (Monday's) announcement from President Trump, we expect a price floor ⁠of $85–$90 and a natural drift back to the $110 range until the Strait of Hormuz is restored," Macquarie said in a client note.

If the strait remains effectively shut until the end of April, Brent could still reach $150 a barrel, Macquarie said.

In the latest attacks on energy infrastructure across the region, a gas company office and a pressure-reduction station were hit in the Iranian city of Isfahan, while a projectile struck a gas ⁠pipeline feeding a power station in Khorramshahr, Iran's Fars news agency reported.

To ease supply shortage, the U.S. temporarily waived sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil already at sea. Industry sources said traders have since offered Iranian crude to Indian refiners at a premium to ICE Brent.

The International Energy Agency ⁠Executive Director Fatih Birol on Monday said the agency is consulting Asian and European governments on possible further releases of strategic reserves "if necessary".

Still, markets are bracing for market disruption at least until April, which continue to be a tailwind beneath Brent while maintaining ⁠momentum for inflation, said Priyanka Sachdeva, senior market analyst at brokerage Phillip Nova.

Oil executives and energy ministers at a conference in Houston flagged the longer-term impact of the U.S.–Israel war with Iran on the global economy. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright downplayed the crisis.

(REUTERS)   https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Oil-surges-past-103-following-Iranian-denial-of-US-secret-negotiations

Japan Unlocks Strategic Oil Reserves To Stabilize Domestic Supply

2026-03-24 Shafaq News- Tokyo   Japan is tapping its strategic oil reserves to stabilize fuel supplies amid rising global prices, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed on Tuesday.

In a post on X, Takaichi explained the move ensures the country has sufficient petroleum products to meet nationwide demand. Last week, Tokyo began drawing oil equivalent to about 15 days of private-sector reserves.

Japan depends on the Middle East for roughly 95% of its oil imports, leaving the nation highly exposed to supply disruptions. Its strategic reserves, among the largest globally, exceeded 400 million barrels as of December.

International Energy Agency (IEA) member countries agreed on March 11 to release a record 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves to offset the surge in global crude prices following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

On Saturday, US President Donald Trump threatened broad strikes on Iranian energy sites within 48 hours if Tehran does not fully reopen the Strait. The ultimatum was later postponed by five days, citing advanced talks with Iran. Tehran, however, rejected Trump’s claims of negotiations, warning it could fully close the maritime gateway and target regional energy infrastructure if its power facilities are attacked.https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Japan-unlocks-strategic-oil-reserves-to-stabilize-domestic-supply

Iran Halts Gas Exports To Turkiye

2026-03-24 Shafaq News- Ankara   Iran has stopped natural gas exports to Turkiye following an Israeli strike on the giant South Pars gas field last week, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing sources described as familiar with the matter.

On March 18, Israel struck South Pars in Iran, the world’s largest natural gas field. Tehran retaliated with attacks on energy assets linked to US companies in the Ras Laffan complex in Qatar, which produces about a fifth of global liquefied natural gas.

Ankara is still importing gas from Russia and Azerbaijan, its main suppliers, and can use gas held in storage, the sources said, while the Turkish Energy Ministry declined to comment. It’s unclear how long the halt in Iranian supplies will last or if it will force Turkiye to seek additional sources of liquefied natural gas. European benchmark gas futures pared losses following the news.

According to the latest annual data from the energy regulator in Ankara, Turkiye sourced about 13% of its total natural gas imports, about 7 billion cubic meters, from Iran in 2024.https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iran-halts-gas-exports-to-Turkiye

Dollar Trades Near 154,000 As Iraq Markets Reopen

2026-03-24 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil   The US dollar opened Tuesday’s trading mixed in Iraq, hovering around 154,000 dinars per 100 dollars, as markets resumed following the Eid Al-Fitr holiday.

According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad's Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges at 154,500 dinars per 100 dollars, up from 150,000 dinars recorded before the holiday closure.

In the Iraqi capital, exchange shops sold the dollar at 155,000 dinars and bought it at 154,000 dinars, while in Erbil, selling prices stood at 154,300 dinars and buying prices at 154,200 dinars.https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Dollar-trades-near-154-000-as-Iraq-markets-reopen

Gold Prices Fall In Baghdad And Erbil Markets

2026-03-24 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil   On Tuesday, gold prices hovered around at 960,000 IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency.

Gold prices on Baghdad's Al-Nahr Street recorded a selling price of at 962,000 IQD per mithqal (equivalent to five grams) for 21-carat gold, including Gulf, Turkish, and European varieties, with a buying price of at 958,000 IQD.

The selling price for 21-carat Iraqi gold stood at 932,000 IQD, with a buying price of 928,000 IQD.

In jewelry stores, the selling price per mithqal of 21-carat Gulf gold ranged between 965,000 and 975,000 IQD, while Iraqi gold sold for between 935,000 and 945,000 IQD.

In Erbil, 22-carat gold was sold at 1,023,000 IQD per mithqal, 21-carat gold at 977,000 IQD, and 18-carat gold at 834,000 IQD.   https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-prices-fall-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-markets-7-1

 Iraq’s Food Imports From US Exceed $140 Million In 2025

2026-03-24 Shafaq News- Baghdad   Iraq’s imports of American food and agricultural products showed a significant increase, surpassing $140 million in 2025, according to official data from the US Department of Agriculture, released on Tuesday.

Soybeans dominated the imports, with Iraq receiving 279,231 metric tons valued at $125.09 million. This represents a sharp rise compared with the ten-year average of $24.82M. Other US food products, including spices and sauces, were imported in quantities totaling 6,566 tons, valued at $16.27M.

The US Department of Agriculture noted that the continued flow of these products into Iraqi markets highlights the expanding trade relationship between Baghdad and Washington, strengthening mutual reliance in securing essential food supplies.  https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-s-food-imports-from-US-exceed-140-million-in-2025

Al-Hilali: Iraq Cannot Guarantee America's Support In Negotiations With Iran... And These Are The Repercussions Of The Occupation Of Al-Kharj.

Time: 2026/03/24      {Politics: Al-Furat News} Political analyst Ayed Al-Hilali confirmed that Iraq cannot guarantee the United States in the negotiations with Iran, noting that the repercussions of the escalation, especially regarding Kharg Island, may lead to dangerous shifts in the course of the conflict in the region.

Al-Hilali said, during his appearance on the “Free Talk” program on Al-Furat satellite channel, that: “The Iranian side announced that it is not interested in negotiating with the United States, considering that it did not start the war, and therefore the course of the battle is not determined by its will alone,” noting that there is “a clear deficit in the oil file at the level of the region.”

He added that “the statements made by US President Donald Trump do not concern the Iranian side, and that the five-day deadline falls under strategic deception,” explaining that “the Greater Middle East project does not exclude any country, but it will not be achieved because of the inability of the Zionist entity to impose hegemony.”

Al-Hilali explained that "the pressure on China regarding the oil file is intended to pass American and Israeli agendas," noting that "part of this project was thwarted through the Popular Mobilization Forces, while Iran is working to thwart the other part through war."

He added that "there is a major division within the American establishment, and that Trump is now listening to Israel in his decisions," stressing that "targeting a primary school in Iran has deprived him of the legitimacy and morality of the war, which has put him in a restricted position."

Al-Hilali explained that “any landing operation on Kharg Island may necessitate direct Chinese intervention due to its connection to energy lines, and may lead to significant losses exceeding what happened in Vietnam,” noting that “Iraq cannot guarantee the United States in negotiations, but it is capable of playing an important role in reducing escalation in the region.”

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Global Reset Series – Part 7

What the Next Global Financial System Could Look Like

The global monetary system is evolving gradually as technology, geopolitics, and economic forces reshape financial infrastructure.

Overview

Most economists do not expect a sudden replacement of the global financial system.

Instead, the world appears to be moving toward a more diversified and technologically advanced monetary framework.

Key Developments

1. Several trends are shaping this transition:

• central bank digital currencies

• modernized payment systems

• diversified reserve assets including gold

Institutions such as the Bank for International Settlements are studying how these developments could reshape global finance.

2. A multipolar monetary environment may emerge

Rather than a single dominant financial center, the future system may include multiple financial hubs and currencies.

The United States Dollar is expected to remain a major global reserve currency, but other currencies may play larger roles in regional trade.

3. Technology will play a major role

Digital payment systems and real-time settlement infrastructure could significantly accelerate global financial transactions.

Why It Matters

Financial infrastructure determines how money flows through the global economy.

Technological innovation and evolving economic power structures are gradually reshaping that infrastructure.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Understanding these developments helps investors and observers see how the global monetary system may evolve over time.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1 — Digital Finance

Technology will increasingly shape financial systems.

• Pillar 2 — Monetary Multipolarity

The future financial system may include multiple centers of economic influence.

Seeds of Wisdom Team View

The next global financial system is not being built in a single moment.

It is emerging gradually through technological innovation, policy changes, and evolving economic power around the world.

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• Bank for International Settlements – Future Monetary System Research

• International Monetary Fund – Global Financial Outlook

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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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Trade: Procedures to release 50,000 containers piled up at border crossings

Money and Business   Economy News – Baghdad   The Ministry of Commerce is working with relevant authorities to find a mechanism to bring more than 50,000 containers of stockpiled goods into the country, while emphasizing the continuity of land supply chains.

The Director General of the Private Sector Development Department at the Ministry, Dr. Malek Al-Duraie, stated in an interview with the official newspaper, which was followed by “Al-Eqtisad News”, that the government has succeeded in controlling the border crossings after imposing the customs tariff and implementing the ASYCUDA system, which enhances its economic security in all aspects, and within the government plans prepared to reform the country’s financial and commercial system.

He pointed out that there are goods that have not yet entered the country, after the imposition of the new tariff, and they are still piled up at the land ports in the process of being taken out as part of the port procedures, stressing that their number exceeded 50,000 containers containing various types of goods.

Al-Duraiei explained that the merchants appealed during a meeting they held with the ministry two days ago, in order for the necessary measures to be taken to allow their goods that are in the border crossings to enter, because their accumulation there is causing them huge financial losses, in addition to the fact that their entry into the markets will compensate for the disruption of trade through the sea ports as a result of the security conditions that the region is currently experiencing.

He continued, saying that the ministry is discussing with representatives of chambers of commerce and relevant authorities the preparation of recommendations in this area and submitting them to the Prime Minister’s office to obtain approval for their inclusion under a mechanism that guarantees the state’s rights and preserves the new system.

In the same context, the Director General of the Department of Private Sector Development stated that the entry of new goods into local markets, in conjunction with the continuation of supply and trade chains through land ports and their uninterrupted operation, will enhance efforts to prevent any crisis or shortage in securing basic materials for citizens, by facilitating their entry in an official and legal manner and within the government procedures prepared in this regard to confront the crisis. https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=67077

Oil Prices Rise To $104 A Barrel

Today,   Oil prices rose in early trading on Tuesday, driven by supply concerns after Iran denied holding talks with the United States to end the trade war.  Brent crude futures climbed $1.06, or 1.1%, to $104 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose $1.58, or 1.8%, to $89.71.    Crude contracts had plunged more than 10% on Monday after Trump said he had ordered a five-day delay in the attacks he had threatened to launch against Iranian power plants. https://ina.iq/en/economy/47025-oil-prices-rise-to-104-a-barrel.html

Iran Suspends Trade At Shalamcheh Border Crossing With Iraq After Rocket Attack

2026-03-24 Shafaq News- Basra   Iran has temporarily halted commercial traffic at the Shalamcheh border crossing with southern Iraq following rocket fire near the trade yard.

Sources told Shafaq News on Tuesday that the suspension was taken as a precaution after strikes landed close to the commercial exchange area on the Iranian side of the crossing, adding that trade movement is expected to resume once authorities complete an assessment of the security situation.  https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iran-suspends-trade-at-Shalamcheh-border-crossing-with-Iraq-after-rocket-attack

The Electricity System Has Stabilized And Gas Supplies Have Increased To 18 Million Cubic Meters Per Day.

Time: 2026/03/24     {Local: Al-Furat News} The spokesman for the Ministry of Electricity, Ahmed Al-Abadi, announced today, Tuesday, that the ministry continues to hold a permanent operations room, with intensive government follow-ups, and direct supervision by the Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs, Minister of Oil and Acting Minister of Electricity, Hayyan Abdul Ghani Al-Sawad, and is monitoring the current conditions in the region and is keen to follow up on production stations, power transmission lines and distribution networks, and is responsible for securing fuel, its components and gas in order to maintain the momentum of the work of power generation stations to keep up with the required loads.

Al-Abadi explained in a statement received by Al-Furat News that “the national electricity system is recording good stability in terms of its achieved production, the sustainability of its work, its lines, stations, operating hours and supply,” expressing that “the ministry is still coordinating at a high level with the Ministry of Oil to benefit from national gas and fuel and secure it for electricity stations.” 

He explained that "the system is operating smoothly after completing a large part of the rehabilitation and maintenance programs for the generating units, to keep pace with its readiness for the upcoming summer loads, noting that the releases of imported gas have begun to gradually increase, as gas was released to the central and southern regions, and its releases have increased again from (5 million to 18 million cubic meters per day), and thus gas has been made available to the stations that were affected in the past few days." 

He concluded that "the ministry is aware of the magnitude of its responsibilities and service obligations towards citizens, and is proceeding with the completion of its preparedness plan for next summer, and is continuing to implement its projects and contracts with international companies to develop the capabilities of the system." LINK

CBI: Social Media Influencers Are Financial Crime Threat

Shafaq News – Baghdad (Updated at 16:35)   The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) instructed all banks and financial institutions to classify social media celebrities and influencers as “high-risk and multi-risk clients.”

According to documents, the CBI said this group now poses new risks to the financial sector, particularly in cases involving money laundering, terrorism financing, illicit funding, fictitious contracts, and unexplained transfers.

The Central Bank’s media team member, Alaa Fahd, said in a post on Facebook that social-media celebrities and influencers have become “a source of new threats” to the financial sector. He added that the measure is a necessary step to protect the financial system from chaos and misuse, noting that some influencers have recently been involved in facilitating suspicious contracts, documents, and transfers used in unlawful activities.

Fahad further pointed out that the new instructions do not amount to restrictions but serve as “a shield to protect the national economy, strengthen confidence in the banking sector, and close the door to any attempt to infiltrate one of the country’s most sensitive sectors.”

Iraq has seen rapid growth in social media use, with the Digital Media Center reporting 34.3 million users in 2024—nearly 74% of the population. TikTok recorded the fastest expansion, while platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and LinkedIn also grew.

Earlier this year, Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission (CMC) required social-media influencers to pay annual licensing fees based on the size of their audience.

Under the new policy, creators with more than 5 million followers will pay 1 million IQD (about $703) per year, while those with 3 to 5 million followers will be charged 850,000 IQD (about $598).

Accounts with 1 to 3 million followers must pay 650,000 IQD (about $457), those with 500,000 to 1 million followers owe 450,000 IQD (about $316), and creators with 100,000 to 500,000 followers will pay 350,000 IQD (about $246).

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/CBI-Social-media-influencers-are-financial-crime-threat

“Tidbits From TNT” Tuesday Morning 3-24-2026

TNT:

Tishwash:  First Iraqi oil tanker to cross the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of war

A giant oil tanker carrying two million barrels of Iraqi crude successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz, according to Bloomberg.

According to ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg, the tanker Omega Trader, operated by Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lead, arrived in Mumbai, India, in the past few days. The tanker's last known signal before reaching India was from the Arabian Gulf more than ten days ago.

The passage of this tanker represents the first observed movement of Baghdad's oil barrels through the vital waterway since the outbreak of the war, which has entered its fourth week.

Reports indicate that most of the ships that finally made it through unloaded their cargo in India, whose government contacted Iranian officials to ensure a safe passage for energy ships bound for it. The Iranian navy even escorted one of the liquefied gas ships through the strait.  link

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 Tishwash:  An economist told Al-Mirbad: There are no financial problems in March and April, but they are likely to begin in May, depending on events.

Economic expert Safwan Qusay suggested that the country’s financial problems may begin during the month of May, noting that if the Ministry of Finance is unable to meet the item of employee compensation or public operational spending, the Central Bank can support the financial policy of the Ministry of Finance with internal loans, and there may be flexibility for the Central Bank of around $30 billion.

Qusay told Al-Mirbad that there are no concerns about funding the items currently due during March and April, but the financial solution may be available in May and beyond.

He added that Iraq sells oil using futures contracts, meaning that the oil sold during January is paid for in March and the oil sold during February is paid for in April, noting that there are no financial problems in the current month of March or the next month of April.  link

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Tishwash:  Sudanese: Dissolving the factions will be easier after next September, after the end of the international coalition's mission.

 Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani confirmed on Monday that the issue of disbanding Iraqi armed factions will become easier after September 2026, with the end of the international coalition's mission and the withdrawal of foreign forces from Iraq.

In an interview with the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, he pointed out that the factions view these foreign forces as an “occupation.”

Al-Sudani added that Iraqi security forces have successfully thwarted numerous attacks, alongside political efforts to curb the activities of these factions, and expressed his hope for the return of American military trainers.  link

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Tishwash:  Iraq increases its holdings of US Treasury bonds to $42 billion

Official data released by the US Treasury Department within the "Treasury International Capital (TIC)" system on Monday showed that Iraq's total holdings of US bonds amounted to about $42 billion at the end of December 2025, after being $41.1 billion in November, registering a monthly increase of about $0.9 billion.

Shafaq News Agency followed up on those data which showed that Iraq’s holdings of long-term bonds amounted to $40.8 billion, while short-term bonds reached about $1.2 billion, bringing the total to $42 billion.

The monthly table for 2025 showed a continued gradual increase in holdings of long-term bonds, compared to relative stability in short-term bonds, as the year began with a total of about $39.85 billion in January, before gradually rising to $42 billion in December.

Compared to last year, when Iraq’s total holdings of US bonds amounted to about $23.4 billion in December 2024, this shows an annual increase of nearly 79% in one year, driven by a focus on long-term bonds.  link

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