Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Monday Evening 4-6-26

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Oil Volatility, Trade Realignment, and Currency Pressure Signal Accelerating Global Shift

Fresh developments point to tightening energy markets, shifting trade flows, and rising currency tension beneath the global economy

Overview

In the past 24 hours, new signals across energy, trade, and currency markets suggest the global system is entering a more unstable and transitional phase. Oil price volatility is returning, trade routes are adjusting under geopolitical pressure, and currencies are reacting to diverging economic conditions.

Together, these shifts highlight a system moving away from predictability and central coordination toward fragmentation and regional influence—a key hallmark of a potential global financial reset.

Key Developments

1. Oil Prices Swing as Supply Risks Re-Emerge
Energy markets are reacting to renewed uncertainty, with oil prices moving higher amid supply concerns.

• Ongoing tensions impacting key shipping routes and production flows

• Traders pricing in potential disruptions to global supply chains

• Increased volatility across energy-linked assets

Why it matters: Energy remains the foundation of global trade and inflation, and volatility here feeds directly into economic instability and policy challenges.

2. Global Trade Flows Begin to Reroute
New developments show countries adjusting trade partnerships and logistics routes in response to geopolitical risks.

• Increased reliance on regional trade corridors

• Shifts away from traditional globalized supply chains

• Strategic positioning to avoid conflict-affected regions

Why it matters: Trade realignment signals a move toward a multi-polar economic system, reducing reliance on any single region or currency.

3. Currency Markets React to Diverging Economic Paths
Major currencies are showing increased movement as economic conditions and policy expectations diverge globally.

• Dollar strength fluctuating amid rate uncertainty

• Other currencies adjusting based on regional growth and inflation outlooks

• Rising volatility in foreign exchange markets

Why it matters: Currency instability reflects shifting confidence and capital flows, often preceding larger changes in the global monetary system.

Why It Matters

These developments are interconnected and point to structural change rather than short-term disruption:

• Energy volatility driving inflation uncertainty

• Trade fragmentation reshaping global commerce

• Currency movements reflecting shifting power dynamics

• Geopolitics increasingly influencing financial systems

The global economy is transitioning from a highly integrated system to one that is regionally driven and strategically aligned.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Currency volatility may create repricing opportunities across global markets

• Trade shifts could reduce dependence on traditional reserve currencies

• Energy pricing changes directly impact inflation and purchasing power

• Fragmentation increases the likelihood of alternative settlement systems emerging

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: Trade & Energy Realignment

As supply chains shift and energy routes adjust, the system moves toward a more decentralized global structure.

• Pillar 2: Currency System Evolution

Diverging economic paths and currency volatility highlight the transition toward a multi-currency environment.

Closing Perspective

The global system is no longer moving in sync—it is diverging along economic and geopolitical lines.

When energy volatility, trade realignment, and currency pressure occur together, it signals more than instability—it signals transformation.

This is not just market movement — it’s the global financial system reshaping in real time.

Seeds of Wisdom Team

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Sources

• Oil prices rise as supply concerns return amid geopolitical tension – Reuters

• Global trade shifts and currency markets react to diverging economic outlooks – CNBC

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Iraq Economic News And Points To Ponder Monday Evening 4-6-26

Iraq Among Top Three OPEC+ Producers Under May 2026 Quotas

2026-04-06 Shafaq News- Baghdad   Iraq is set to produce 4.326 million barrels per day in May 2026, ranking third among OPEC+ producers under the alliance’s approved output quotas for the month.

Saudi Arabia is expected to lead with 10.228 million barrels per day, followed by Russia at 9.699 million barrels per day, while the UAE is set to produce 3.447 million barrels per day, Kuwait 2.612 million barrels per day, Kazakhstan 1.589 million barrels per day, Algeria 983,000 barrels per day, and Oman 821,000 barrels per day.

The eight OPEC+ countries —Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman— agreed during a virtual meeting on April 5, to implement a production increase of 206,000 barrels per day in May as part of a gradual adjustment to earlier voluntary cuts.  https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-among-top-three-OPEC-producers-under-May-2026-quotas

Gold Prices Rise In Baghdad, Stabilize In Erbil Markets

2026-04-Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil   On Monday, gold prices hovered around 1.02 million 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 1,020,000 IQD per mithqal (equivalent to five grams) for 21-carat gold, including Gulf, Turkish, and European varieties, with a buying price of 1,016,000 IQD. The same gold had sold for 1,018,000 IQD on Sunday.

The selling price for 21-carat Iraqi gold stood at 990,000 IQD, with a buying price of 986,000 IQD.

In jewelry stores, the selling price per mithqal of 21-carat Gulf gold ranged between 1,020,000 and 1,030,000 IQD, while Iraqi gold sold for between 990,000 and 1,000,000 IQD.

In Erbil, 22-carat gold was sold at 1,069,000 IQD per mithqal, 21-carat gold at 1,021,000 IQD, and 18-carat gold at 875,000 IQD.   https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-prices-rise-in-Baghdad-stabilize-in-Erbil-markets-9

Dollar Falls In Baghdad And Erbil

2026-04-06 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil   The US dollar opened Monday’s trading lower in Iraq, hovering around 155,000 dinars per 100 dollars.

According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad's Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges at 154,600 dinars per 100 dollars, down from the previous session’s 154,800 dinars.

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 154,700 dinars and buying prices at 154,600 dinars.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Dollar-falls-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-1

Dollar Prices Decrease In Baghdad, Steady In Erbil

2026-04-06 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil   The US dollar closed Monday’s trading mixed in Iraq, hovering around 155,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad's Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges at 154,550 dinars per 100 dollars, down from the morning session’s 154,600 dinars.

In the Iraqi capital, exchange shops sold the dollar at 155,500 dinars and bought it at 154,000 dinars, while in Erbil, selling prices stood at 154,700 dinars and buying prices at 154,600 dinars.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Dollar-prices-decrease-in-Baghdad-inch-higher-Erbil

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Iraq Sends Third Oil Shipment Via Syria, 180 Tankers En Route

2026-04-06 Shafaq News- Damascus   A third shipment of Iraqi fuel oil reached Syria’s Al-Tanf crossing on Monday, with 180 tankers heading toward the Baniyas refinery, a Syrian official told Shafaq News.

Safwan Sheikh Ahmed, director of corporate communications at the Syrian Petroleum Company, said the convoy arrived at 5:00 p.m. local time and is expected to reach Baniyas later today as part of an Iraq-Syria agreement to transport oil overland for export via Mediterranean ports to international markets.

Iraqi lawmaker Ali Shaddad earlier explained to our agency that authorities are working on alternative routes as the US-Israeli war on Iran disrupts traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and reduces output from southern fields, with contingency plans aimed at maintaining export flows despite logistical and security constraints.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-sends-third-oil-shipment-via-Syria-180-tankers-en-route

Iraq's SOMO Urges Faster Crude Loading Schedules After Hormuz Transit Exemption

2026-04-06 Shafaq News- Baghdad   Iraq's State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO) has asked its customers to submit crude oil loading schedules within 24 hours after Iran exempted Iraq from transit restrictions through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's Khatam Al-Anbiya, the unified command of the country's military forces, announced the exemption on Saturday, citing the close ties between the two neighbors.

According to a document seen by Reuters, the April 5 request aims to ensure the continuity and stability of crude exports and allow the timely processing of shipping programs, including vessel nominations and contracted volumes in line with agreed terms.

SOMO confirmed in the document that all loading terminals, including Basra Oil Terminal and related facilities, are operating at full capacity, stressing Iraq's readiness to execute all contractual lifting programs without restrictions.

The move is intended to support Iraq's crude exports, which had reached approximately 99.8 million barrels, or around 3.3 million barrels per day, in February before dropping to around 800,000 barrels per day last month due to disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz caused by regional military tensions.

Separately, oil sources said on Sunday that shipments of Basra crude have begun moving to Kirkuk for export via the Kurdistan Region pipeline toward the Turkish port of Ceyhan, in a bid to increase export capacity and offset disruptions at traditional outlets. Exports through this route could reach around 340,000 barrels per day, according to a source at North Oil Company.https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-s-SOMO-urges-faster-crude-loading-schedules-after-Hormuz-transit-exemption

Jordan Industrial Exports Hit $2.45B In Q1 2026

2026-04-06 Shafaq News- Amman   Jordan’s industrial exports rose 2.9% in the first quarter of 2026, totalling 1.741 billion dinars ($2.45 billion), with Iraq remaining one of the main destinations, the Amman Chamber of Industry reported on Monday.

According to the data shared, Arab markets continued to dominate Jordan’s export landscape, accounting for 869 million dinars ($1.22B). Iraq, alongside Saudi Arabia and Egypt, ranked among the leading importers. By region, North America followed with 228 million dinars ($320M), while non-Arab Asian markets reached 387 million dinars ($544M), and the European Union stood at 129 million dinars ($181M).

Growth extended across eight industrial sectors, led by pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, which climbed 23.9%. In contrast, plastics and rubber posted the slowest increase, edging up just 0.6%.

Not all sectors, however, recorded gains. Exports from engineering, electrical, and information technology industries dropped 35.8%, while leather and garment exports declined 4.2%, reflecting uneven performance across industrial categories.https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Jordan-industrial-exports-hit-2-45B-in-Q1-2026

America Had No Income Tax Until 1913 — This Is How Government Got Paid Before That

America Had No Income Tax Until 1913 — This Is How Government Got Paid Before That

Erased Evidence and Forgotten age: 

America didn’t always have an income tax. For most of U.S. history, the federal government ran without taking a cut of your paycheck—yet it still funded wars, built institutions, paid officials, and expanded across a continent.

So where did the money come from?

 In this video, we break down the real pre-1913 revenue machine: the tariff system that turned ports into cash registers, the excise taxes hidden inside everyday goods, the “internal revenue” enforcement that targeted entire industries, and the stamp taxes that quietly made paperwork profitable.

 And then we show what changed in 1913—why the system flipped, who pushed for it, and how the new model rewired American government forever.

If you’ve ever wondered how America functioned before income tax… this is the missing chapter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N2_A97T8zM

PetroDollar Is DEAD, Yuan Is REPLACING the Dollar in Oil Trade - The END for U.S. Economic Power

PetroDollar Is DEAD, Yuan Is REPLACING the Dollar in Oil Trade - The END for U.S. Economic Power

Lena Petrova:  4-6-2026

A five-week war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran may be triggering a historic shift in global finance.

Is the petrodollar system collapsing?

As oil trade begins moving toward yuan-based settlements, analysts warn of a rising “petroyuan” era.

This video breaks down how conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, China’s strategy, and shifting global reserves could reshape U.S. dollar dominance—and what it means for the future of global power.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYjhe3rhvrI

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Monday Afternoon 4-6-26

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

Trump’s $1.5T Defense Surge | War Pressures Reshape U.S. Spending Priorities

Massive military expansion collides with domestic cuts and rising debt concerns

Overview

A sweeping 2027 budget proposal from Donald Trump outlines a historic surge in defense spending to $1.5 trillion, paired with deep cuts to non-defense programs. The plan reflects a major strategic pivot toward military strength as global tensions rise—particularly amid conflict with Iran and instability in the Strait of Hormuz.

At the same time, the proposal highlights mounting fiscal strain, with U.S. debt surpassing $39 trillion and deficits projected to widen, setting up a high-stakes clash between national security priorities and economic sustainability.

Key Developments

1. Defense Spending Jumps to Historic Levels

The proposal increases military funding from roughly $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion, marking one of the largest peacetime expansions in U.S. history. Funding includes troop pay raises, shipbuilding expansion, and advanced missile defense systems, alongside ongoing war-related costs tied to Iran.

2. Deep Cuts to Domestic Programs

A 10% reduction in non-defense discretionary spending targets agencies across health, environmental protection, agriculture, and scientific research. Even NASA faces potential reductions, signaling a clear reprioritization of federal resources.

3. Deficit and Debt Pressures Intensify

With national debt already exceeding $39 trillion, critics warn the plan relies on optimistic economic assumptions. Structural drivers like Social Security and Medicare remain untouched, leaving long-term fiscal imbalances unresolved.

4. Political Showdown in Congress Looms

The proposal sets up a contentious battle in Congress, with Democrats opposing cuts to social programs and some Republicans raising concerns about deficit expansion. Significant revisions are expected during negotiations.

Why It Matters

This proposal underscores a fundamental shift toward defense-first economic policy, signaling that geopolitical instability is now driving fiscal decisions at the highest level.

At the same time, cutting domestic investment while expanding military spending raises concerns about long-term economic resilience, infrastructure, and social stability. The growing deficit further complicates the outlook, potentially limiting future crisis response options.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Rising deficits and debt expansion could weaken long-term confidence in the U.S. dollar

• Increased military spending may contribute to inflationary pressures

• Global markets may accelerate diversification away from dollar dependency

• Signals a shift toward hard-power economics influencing currency flows

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: Monetary System Stress

The combination of exploding defense budgets and unchecked deficits adds pressure to an already strained system, potentially accelerating de-dollarization trends.

• Pillar 2: Geopolitical Realignment

The emphasis on military expansion reinforces a world moving toward regional blocs and strategic competition, where economic policy is tied to security priorities.

Analysis

This proposal highlights a classic “guns vs. butter” dilemma, where security spending takes precedence over domestic investment. While framed as necessary for deterrence, the trade-offs are significant.

Short-term, the plan may strengthen military readiness and global positioning.
Long-term, it risks deepening inequality, expanding debt burdens, and reducing economic flexibility.

Avoiding entitlement reform further complicates the outlook, suggesting true fiscal balance remains politically out of reach.

Ultimately, this is more than a budget—it is a strategic declaration that the U.S. is preparing for a prolonged period of global tension, even at rising economic cost.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources

• “Trump Unveils $1.5 Trillion Defense Plan Amid War Pressures” — Modern Diplomacy

• “The Budget and Economic Outlook: 2026–2036” — Congressional Budget Office

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Scott Bessent Says ‘Very Large Refunds’ Are Coming

Scott Bessent Says ‘Very Large Refunds’ Are Coming, With $150B Heading Into American Accounts. Do this with yours now

Jing Pan    Sun, April 5, 2026   Moneywise

Working Americans will soon see a sizable financial boost in the form of a tax refund — and not a moment too soon, as economists are predicting higher inflation rates this year due to the impact of the war in Iran on energy prices (1).

Thanks to changes tied to President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, up to $100 billion in tax refunds could hit bank accounts in the first quarter of 2026 (2).

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated in December 2025: “The bill was passed in July. Working Americans didn’t change their withholding, so they’re going to be getting very large refunds in the first quarter. So I think we’re going to see $100 to $150 billion of refunds, which could be between $1,000 and $2,000 per household (3).”

After that, once withholding levels adjust, workers could see what he described as a “real increase” in their wages.

For many households, that raises an immediate question: What’s the smartest way to use a sudden cash infusion?

Whether you’re thinking about shoring up your finances, preparing for uncertainty or putting that extra money to work, here are a few ways Americans may consider investing their potential windfall.

How much can you expect to get back? And what to do with it?

According to data released by the IRS on March 6, 2026 (4), early filers are already seeing a boost over last year. Of the 60.7 million individual returns received by that date, the average payouts are $3,676, up from $3,324 last year (5).

And while it may be tempting to spend the windfall, especially as prices continue to rise, stashing the cash in an emergency fund can be one of the best ways to use your refund.

“When you’re broke, your life looks like a country song,” veteran financial guru Dave Ramsey says (6). “An emergency fund turns a crisis into an inconvenience.”

However, it’s important to put your emergency fund in an account where it can grow, so that inflation doesn’t eat away at the value of your savings.

To Continue and Read More: https://www.yahoo.com/finance/economy/policy/articles/scott-bessent-says-very-large-104100775.html

When Rome's Economy Collapsed, Only These 4 Assets Survived

When Rome's Economy Collapsed, Only These 4 Assets Survived

Wealth before Wealth: 4-6-2026

Rome didn't fall because of barbarians. It fell because its money died first.

For over a century, Roman emperors systematically debased the denarius — stripping silver from the empire's currency and replacing it with bronze — until the coin that once held 95% pure silver contained less than 5%.

Prices exploded. Trade networks collapsed. Seventy million people watched 500 years of civilization unravel. And yet — some families came out wealthier than they went in.

This video reveals the 4 specific assets that survived Rome's economic collapse: verified gold, strategic debt, self-sufficient land, and irreplaceable skills.

 Drawing on the research of Kyle Harper, Peter Heather, Bryan Ward-Perkins, and Joseph Tainter, we examine exactly how these assets preserved — and even grew — wealth through one of history's most devastating financial implosions.

 More importantly, we explore what Rome's collapse reveals about the vulnerabilities hidden inside every modern financial system.

 If you've ever wondered what actually holds value when currencies fail, supply chains break, and institutions dissolve — Rome already answered that question. In blood.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrPNp6MAXH0

Monday Coffee with MarkZ. 04/06/2026

Monday Coffee with MarkZ 04/06/2026

Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context.  Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions

Member: Good Monday Morning Mark, Mods and members. Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend.

Member: Let’s please get this RV show on the road

Member: Iraq keeps kicking the can. everyone says everything needs to be perfect. Nothing will ever be perfect.

MZ: Iraq has set April 11 to seat the President…..then the Prime Minister and then HCL. I think it all could be done within a day or two.

Member: Any news on historic bonds?

MZ: No fresh news yet. Its early Monday after a holiday weekend.

MZ: The biggest news is on National US bonds. The bond market volume has taken a dive. This affects pay back rates, bottom lines, governments. I was told to look for the inversion and the squeeze to happen right before we got this (RV) event. It looks like it is setting up for that squeeze.

Member: if Bonds go this week …maybe we go next week?

Member: Do you think 100% of bonds will be paid this week?

MZ: I do not. Many of us have bonds that are not part of large groups. So we can’t exchange them until after this goes. But I think enough of the bonds will be done this week.

MZ: Group side is also very quiet. No news on CMKX.

Member: Its logical that nothing is going to happen until this Iran conflict is over?

Member: President Trump speaking on Iran today at 1 EST

Member: Andy is reporting COMEX just had a day of "0" deliveries.... is comex out of metal????

MZ: I don’t think they are out of metals…They are just being picky about who gets it. Who gets a chair when the music stops. And the music is stopping.

Member: Any update from your Bank contacts that were working over the weekend?

Member:   Do you think they expected it to go last weekend that is they said they needed to work and then it didnt go?

MZ: They were told they would be working last weekend. But they did not work. They fully expect to work on Easter weekend but, they were called off Friday afternoon. .

Member: I’m still disappointed and upset that Sundai said they would rate change before end of his term... He lied

MZ: In Iraq: “Opening of the Al-Waleed port breaks export restrictions through strait of Hormuz” Some Iraqi tankers are getting through the straits of Hormuz.

Member: I wonder- is the Iraqi tanker trading in petrol yuan as an agreement to pass through the strait? That s a rumor floating around.

Member: The Strait of Hormuz is about 22 nautical miles wide (25 mi), but the safe navigable area is only 2 nm in the middle. Very shallow at the edges. Iran has many small islands controlled along route.

MZ: “Today the House of Representatives proceeds to complete it’s standing committees”  A big day today as they finish their committees in Parliament. And they have been tackling some of the HCL issues.  Even a team from Erbil is there as they are finalizing HCL requirements. This is really big news. In order to move forward they need to finish those commitees.

Member: Sheesh…Their elections were over 5 months ago…..unbeleivable how slow they move.

MZ: These are things that were stalled for months and seem suddenly to be off “stuck”

Member: Why can’t the other currency go before the Iraq dinar considering they don’t have their act together ??

Member: Mr. C has said hundreds of times ‘all’ currencies go at the same time!

Member: I wonder what is really holding up the RV?

Member: It could be Iraq….or it could be waiting on the US to have a new asset backed currency….they could be waiting on any number of things including bad guys who do not want to give up power.

Member: I'm hearing that France has officially removed all of its gold from the Fed Reserve Bank in NY.

Member: Barclays Bank is Opening new branches. Are they the new "financial centers"???

Member: Check out the US Debt Clock and go to the top right corner and open the secret window....Check out the Great Jubilee.

Member: with everything crazy going on…. I remember you mentioning disinformation flying like crazy when we were getting close to the end

Member: Misinformation is intended to frustrate all so we give up...don’t let them win.

Member: Maybe its being held before our big 250 anniversary celebration on July 4th?

Member: FYI- 90 days from today is the 4th of July.

Member: Feels like a crescendo coming now. Keep the Faith folks. And get outside when the disinformation is too much!

Member: Thanks Mark and mods…….be blessed everyone

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News, Rumors and Opinions Monday 4-6-2026

KTFA:

Clare:  How are the central bank's foreign reserves distributed?

4/5/2026

Economic expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi revealed the distribution of foreign reserves of the Central Bank of Iraq at the end of 2025, where the total foreign reserves amounted to $97.432 billion.

According to the distribution, $24.221 billion of the reserve was allocated to gold held at the London Gold House, while the volume of US Treasury bonds amounted to $42 billion.

The remaining $31.211 billion of the reserve was divided among several financial entities, with $1.466 billion being held in the vaults of the Central Bank of Iraq, while the remainder was deposited in the Bank of France, the Bank of England, the US Federal Reserve, the People’s Bank of China, along with other central banks and international banks.    LINK

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Clare: A delegation from Erbil traveled to Baghdad to discuss the ASYCUDA system for customs management.

4/5/2026    - Erbil

A delegation from the Kurdistan Regional Government is visiting Baghdad today, Sunday (April 5, 2026), to meet with the federal government and discuss the implementation of the ASYCUDA system at border crossings.

An informed source told Baghdad Today that "a high-level delegation from the Kurdistan Regional Government is heading today to the capital, Baghdad, to discuss the ASYCUDA system file with the relevant authorities in the federal government."

Media outlets close to the Kurdistan Democratic Party, as reported by "Baghdad Today," stated that "the talks will focus on the mechanism for implementing the system for managing and regulating border crossings and customs operations between the region and Baghdad."

ASYCUDA is an automated customs management system, designed by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), that aims to automate customs procedures, data recording, duty calculation, and facilitate foreign trade through a unified database. In Iraq, its implementation has led to a reduction in manipulation and smuggling, and improved duty control. LINK

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Clare: Masrour Barzani condemns "militia" attacks on Erbil and calls on Baghdad to take "decisive" measures.

4/5/2026

 Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Sunday strongly condemned what he called "heinous" attacks by "terrorist militias" on the US consulate and residential areas in Erbil, coinciding with escalating security tensions in the region.

Barzani said in a post on the “X” platform, which was followed by Shafaq News Agency, that “these deliberate acts of aggression constitute a serious threat to the security and stability of the Kurdistan Region, Iraq and the region as a whole,” describing the attacks as “unacceptable.”

The regional prime minister renewed his call for the federal government in Baghdad to take "immediate, decisive and tangible" measures against armed groups and outlaw militias, stressing that "it is Baghdad's duty to use all means to thwart these terrorist attacks and bring those responsible to justice."   LINK

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Reset Intelligence  Iraq just lost 70% of its oil revenue overnight. March: $1.9 billion. February was $6.8 billion. Seven Basra oil fields shut down when Hormuz closed. Five trillion dinars needed just for May salaries. And analysts say the money runs out mid-May. But here's what nobody is covering.  Iraq actually has no legal authority to borrow... Government formation takes months. There is no borrowing mechanism. Meanwhile the parallel market is stretching. Street rate hit 1,545 dinars per dollar. Official rate is 1,310. That's an 18% gap.  And the second widest since 2003. The last time the gap exceeded 12%, the CBI changed the rate within weeks. February 2023. Moved from 1,460 to 1,310 overnight. No vote. No warning. The current gap is larger than the one that triggered that adjustment...The math doesn't work at a program rate. Something gives before mid-May.

Steve   I hate give dates and rates.  I don't subscribe to that because I truly believe there's maybe 3 people in the entire world that know when this event is going to take place.  And I do think it's a moving timeline.  I don't think there's a set date...boom...on this day it's going to happen.  I think it's all according to geopolitical events that are happening right now.  I do think the USA has a big part in...establishing an exact timeline for when it is going to happen.

Steve   We might not have to wait for the dust to settle with the war in Iran.  The revaluation might happen in the midst of the chaos when everyone's looking over here, this is happening behind the scenes with Iraq.  That very well could be the play here...I believe we are very close to seeing the fruition of the dinar come forth.  I'm not saying it's going to happen this month but I think we are on a good track to see some major movement...We're watching it unfold right before our eyes.

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Jim Willie Warns The System Is Breaking

Versan Aljarrah/Black Swan Capitalist:  4-6-2026

In today’s powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Jim Willie to break down what’s really happening behind the scenes of the global financial system—and why the events we’re witnessing are not random.

We discuss the accelerating shift from the current debt-based system into a new monetary framework driven by gold, blockchain technology, and digital assets like XRP.

 From rising geopolitical tensions and war cycles to the suppression of gold and silver, this conversation connects the dots between macroeconomics, power structures, and the future of money.

This is not just another interview. This is a macro-level breakdown of where we are in the cycle—and where things are headed next.

The system is under pressure. The transition is already underway. Now the question is: are you positioned for what comes next?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rPXoAj-EEI

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Monday Morning 4-6-26

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

Dollar Surges as Gold Retreats: Safe Haven Dynamics Begin to Shift

Strong U.S. Data and Rising Yields Reshape Global Capital Flows

Overview

• Gold pulled back sharply after recent highs, despite geopolitical tensions

• U.S. dollar strengthened on solid economic data

• Rising oil prices fueling inflation concerns

• Investor behavior shifting toward liquidity and yield

Key Developments

1. Gold drops despite geopolitical escalation
Gold initially surged during rising tensions in the Middle East, briefly reaching elevated levels before reversing sharply.

• Prices fell nearly 15% from recent highs

• Dropped from around $5,400 to near $4,600

• Investors rotated out of gold into cash and dollar-based assets

This suggests a shift in traditional safe-haven behavior

2. Strong U.S. jobs data boosts the dollar
A stronger-than-expected U.S. labor report changed market direction quickly:

• 178,000 jobs added in March (well above expectations)

• Unemployment at ~4.3%

• Reinforced perception of economic resilience

A stronger economy is supporting the dollar and delaying rate cuts

3. Rising yields weaken gold’s appeal
As the dollar strengthened, Treasury yields moved higher, creating pressure on gold:

• Gold offers no yield, making it less attractive

• Higher yields pull capital toward interest-bearing assets

• Markets anticipate continued tight monetary conditions

This creates a structural disadvantage for gold in the current cycle

4. Oil-driven inflation complicates central bank policy
Energy markets are adding another layer of pressure:

• Oil trading between $111–$115 per barrel

• Inflation risks rising again due to energy costs

• Central banks face limited flexibility to cut rates

Inflation + strong data = prolonged higher rates environment

5. Currency power takes priority over traditional hedges
A deeper shift may be unfolding in global finance:

• Investors favor liquidity, speed, and dollar dominance

• Gold’s role as a primary crisis hedge is being challenged

• Discussions emerging حول currency competition (dollar vs yuan systems)

The system is prioritizing monetary power over static stores of value

Why It Matters

• Gold failing to hold gains during crisis is a notable shift

• Dollar strength reinforces U.S. financial dominance

• Rising yields and inflation are reshaping asset allocation

This reflects a change in how markets respond to stress

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Dollar strength can pressure other currencies short term

• Gold’s volatility challenges traditional hedging strategies

• Global capital flows increasingly favor liquidity over stability

Currency positioning is becoming more dynamic and reactive

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: Dollar Dominance Still Intact

• Strong economic data and yields continue to support the dollar

• Global system still leans on dollar liquidity in times of stress

• Pillar 2: Changing Role of Safe-Haven Assets

• Gold no longer reacting as expected in crisis scenarios

• Markets shifting toward yield-bearing and liquid instruments

This suggests a transition phase—not a completed shift

Closing Perspective

Gold’s pullback during a time of heightened geopolitical tension is a signal worth watching.

The dollar’s strength, backed by economic data and yields, is currently outweighing traditional safe-haven flows.

This is not the end of gold—but it may mark a change in how and when it leads.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Cointribune — Gold Loses Ground to the Rise of the Dollar

• Reuters — Dollar strengthens after strong U.S. jobs data as yields rise

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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.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Iraq Economic News And Points To Ponder Monday Morning 4-6-26

Iraq Will Be The Fifth Largest Arab Economy In 2026, With Expectations Of Continued Growth Until 2030.

Money and Business   Economy News - Follow-up    The International Monetary Fund announced on Monday that Iraq ranked fifth among Arab countries in terms of the largest economies for 2026, according to GDP data based on purchasing power parity (PPP).   The Fund stated in its report that Iraq recorded a gross domestic product of $739.13 billion, ranking 44th globally.

In the Arab world, Saudi Arabia topped the list, followed by Egypt in second place, then the United Arab Emirates in third, Algeria in fourth, and Iraq in fifth.

Globally, China came in first with a GDP of $43.5 trillion, followed by the United States with $31.8 trillion, and then India in third place with $19.1 trillion.

The report indicated that Iraq’s nominal GDP reached $273.91 billion, with real growth of 3.6%, while per capita GDP (PPP) reached about $15,850 annually, coinciding with the population reaching 46.64 million people.

Regarding financial indicators, the Fund explained that the annual inflation rate stabilized at 2.5%, while net government lending/borrowing recorded a rate of -7.1%, and the current account deficit reached about 1.1%.

The report concluded by emphasizing expectations that the Iraqi economy will continue to grow in the coming years, up to 2030.    https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=67566

Global Anticipation: Inflation, Oil, And Corporate Earnings Will Shape Markets This Week.

Money and Business  Investors are focused this week on US inflation and spending data, amid escalating tensions in Iran and their direct impact on oil prices.

Despite the volatility, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indices posted weekly gains, while the Dow Jones remained relatively stable.

Key data releases are expected, most notably the Consumer Price Index and personal spending figures, along with results from major companies such as Delta Air Lines, which will reflect the impact of rising fuel prices on the aviation sector.

In contrast, oil prices remain the most sensitive factor, especially with the continued tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, increasing fears of a new wave of inflation and turmoil in global markets.   Https://Www.Economy-News.Net/Content.Php?Id=67553

Iraq's SOMO Urges Faster Crude Loading Schedules After Hormuz Transit Exemption

2026-04-  Shafaq News- Baghdad   Iraq's State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO) has asked its customers to submit crude oil loading schedules within 24 hours after Iran exempted Iraq from transit restrictions through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's Khatam Al-Anbiya, the unified command of the country's military forces, announced the exemption on Saturday, citing the close ties between the two neighbors.

According to a document seen by Reuters, the April 5 request aims to ensure the continuity and stability of crude exports and allow the timely processing of shipping programs, including vessel nominations and contracted volumes in line with agreed terms.

SOMO confirmed in the document that all loading terminals, including Basra Oil Terminal and related facilities, are operating at full capacity, stressing Iraq's readiness to execute all contractual lifting programs without restrictions.

The move is intended to support Iraq's crude exports, which had reached approximately 99.8 million barrels, or around 3.3 million barrels per day, in February before dropping to around 800,000 barrels per day last month due to disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz caused by regional military tensions.

Separately, oil sources said on Sunday that shipments of Basra crude have begun moving to Kirkuk for export via the Kurdistan Region pipeline toward the Turkish port of Ceyhan, in a bid to increase export capacity and offset disruptions at traditional outlets. Exports through this route could reach around 340,000 barrels per day, according to a source at North Oil Company.   https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-s-SOMO-urges-faster-crude-loading-schedules-after-Hormuz-transit-exemption

Baghdad International Airport's US Logistics Support Center Targeted

2026-04-06 Shafaq News- Baghdad   An unidentified attack targeted the US logistics support center at Baghdad International Airport on Sunday, a security source told Shafaq News.

The strike hit the perimeter of the base, according to the source, who said it remains unclear whether a missile or a drone carried out the attack.

No casualties were reported, and no group has claimed responsibility as of the time of publication.

Read more: Multiple actors, one battlefield: Iraq since the US-Israel-Iran war began

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Security/Baghdad-International-Airport-s-US-logistics-support-center-targeted

Drone crashes in Iraq’s Basra province

2026-04-06 Shafaq News- Basra   A drone crashed on Monday in Al-Faw district, southern Iraq’s Basra province, without causing casualties or damage, a security source told Shafaq News.

Security forces have opened an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Security/Drone-crashes-in-Iraq-s-Basra-province

Oil Surges As US-Israeli War On Iran Pressures Supply

2026-04-06 Shafaq News  Oil prices were little changed in choppy trade on Monday, as ‌investors awaited clarity on the status of talks between the U.S. and Iran even as they remained wary about sustained supply losses due to shipping disruptions.

Brent crude futures rose 73 cents, or 0.7%, to $109.76 a barrel at 0338 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were trading ​26 cents lower, or 0.2%, at $111.28 per barrel.

The pricing moves in Asia trading on Monday were dwarfed by ​an 11% surge for WTI and an 8% rise for Brent during the previous trading session ⁠on Thursday, the biggest absolute price increase since 2020.

On Sunday, Trump ratcheted up pressure on Tehran, threatening in an expletive-laden ​Easter Sunday social media post to target Iran's power plants and bridges on Tuesday if the strategic Strait of Hormuz is ​not reopened. Still, prices were largely unchanged on Monday.

The U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, Axios reported on Sunday, citing four U.S., Israeli and regional sources.

The ​Strait of Hormuz, which carries oil and petroleum products from Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, ​remains largely closed due to Iranian attacks on shipping after the war began on February 28.

"Not being able to open the strait of ‌Hormuz ⁠is becoming more a question of political victory," said Mukesh Sahdev, founder and CEO at consultancy XAnalysts.

Because of the Middle East supply disruptions, refiners are seeking alternative sources for crude, particularly for physical cargoes in the U.S. and Britain's North Sea.

Still, some vessels, including an Omani-operated tanker, a French-owned container ship and a Japanese-owned gas carrier, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since ​Thursday, shipping data showed, reflecting Iran's ​policy to allow passage for ⁠vessels from countries it deems friendly.

The war threatens to linger on as Iran has officially told mediators it is not prepared to meet with U.S. officials in Islamabad in the ​coming days and efforts to produce a ceasefire have reached a dead end, The Wall ​Street Journal reported on ⁠Friday.

On Sunday, OPEC+, consisting of some members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies such as Russia, agreed to a modest rise of 206,000 barrels per day for May.

However, that decision will largely exist on paper as several of the group's ⁠key producers ​are unable to raise output due to the war.

Russian supply has been ​disrupted recently by Ukrainian drone attacks on its Baltic Sea export terminal. Media reports on Sunday said its Ust-Luga terminal resumed loadings on Saturday after days ​of disruptions.    (REUTERS)

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Oil-surges-as-US-Israeli-war-on-Iran-pressures-supply

Iraq Ships 6.4M Crude Barrels To US In March

2026-04-  Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Washington   Iraq, OPEC’s second-largest oil producer, exported more than 6 million barrels of crude to the United States in March 2026, ranking fifth among top suppliers, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Total exports reached 6.448 million barrels last month, down from 6.944 million barrels in February. Weekly shipments averaged 309,000 barrels per day (bpd) in the first week, 113,000 bpd in the second, 270,000 bpd in the third, and 140,000 bpd in the fourth.

Canada remained the leading exporter to the US, followed by Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Venezuela.

Among Arab countries, Iraq ranked second after Saudi Arabia, which exported 18.424 million barrels, while Libya trailed with 28,000 barrels.  https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-ships-6-4M-crude-barrels-to-US-in-March

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Late Sunday Evening 4-5-26

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

Central Banks Pause, Credit Stress Builds, and Bond Yields Climb in Fragile Global Shift

A synchronized “wait-and-watch” moment across global finance signals deeper structural pressure beneath the surface

Overview

In the last 24 hours, multiple developments point to a global financial system entering a holding pattern under stress. Central banks are pausing, credit markets are showing cracks, and bond yields are rising despite uncertainty.

This combination reflects a system caught between inflation that won’t fully retreat and growth that is beginning to slow—a classic late-cycle dynamic with direct implications for a global financial reset.

Key Developments

1. Central Banks Globally Shift to a “Hold” Strategy
Most central banks are pausing rate decisions, choosing caution amid geopolitical and inflation uncertainty.

• Majority of major economies are holding interest rates steady

• Policymakers face conflicting pressures: inflation vs. slowing growth

• Limited room for independent policy as global conditions tighten

Why it matters: A synchronized pause signals that monetary policy is reaching its limits, reducing the ability to stabilize future shocks.

2. Bond Yields Rise Despite Economic Uncertainty
U.S. Treasury yields are moving higher following economic data and global instability, reflecting tightening financial conditions.

• 10-year yields climbing as markets price in higher-for-longer rates

• Stronger jobs data colliding with inflation and geopolitical risks

• Markets now expecting fewer rate cuts than previously anticipated

Why it matters: Rising yields increase borrowing costs globally, pressuring governments, corporations, and consumers simultaneously.

3. Private Credit Markets Face Growing Pressure
Concerns are building around liquidity, transparency, and loan quality in private credit markets.

• Investor unease rising due to opaque lending structures

• Early stress appearing in select high-risk deals

• Shift back toward traditional banks seen as safer

Why it matters: Private credit has become a major pillar of global lending, and any instability here could tighten capital access quickly.

Why It Matters

These developments are interconnected and signal system-wide transition:

• Monetary policy tools are becoming less effective

• Debt costs are rising across the global system

• Alternative credit systems are showing vulnerability

• Financial conditions tightening without central bank action

This is a shift from a system driven by policy support to one increasingly shaped by market forces and structural constraints.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Rising yields can temporarily support the dollar, but increase long-term debt sustainability risks

• Central bank hesitation signals reduced control over economic outcomes

• Credit stress may trigger capital flow shifts across currencies

• Fragmentation increases the likelihood of multi-currency settlement systems emerging

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: Policy Constraint & Debt Pressure

Central banks pausing while yields rise highlights a system where debt levels limit policy flexibility.

• Pillar 2: Credit System Repricing

Stress in private credit signals a broader repricing of risk across global lending markets.

Closing Perspective

The system is no longer being actively steered—it is being managed cautiously under pressure.

When central banks pause, yields rise, and credit stress builds simultaneously, it signals a transition from control to containment.

This is not just policy hesitation — it’s a sign the financial system is adjusting to a new reality.

Sources

• "Global central banks mostly hold as war muddies economic outlook" – Reuters

• "Bond yields rise after strong March jobs report amid global uncertainty" – Wall Street Journal

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Some “Iraqi News” Posted by Tishwash at TNT 4-6-2026

TNT:

Tishwash:  A source reassures Baghdad residents: The sounds heard were caused by fireworks celebrating the national team's victory.

 A security source reassured residents of the capital, Baghdad, on Sunday (April 5, 2026), after news circulated about explosions in a number of areas, confirming that the sounds that were heard were just fireworks launched in celebration of the Iraqi national team's victory.

The source told Baghdad Today that "the fireworks were launched from the vicinity of Mall of Iraq due to a special event to honor the national team after its recent victory," stressing that "there were no explosions or security incidents inside the capital."

He added that "the security forces conducted routine sweeps to ascertain the situation, and it was found that there was no threat," calling on citizens "not to spread rumors and to rely on official statements."  link

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Tishwash:  What will happen to Iraq's oil revenues in Washington? An expert responds.

The United States has effectively controlled Iraqi oil revenues in dollars since 2003, giving Washington exceptional leverage to interfere in Baghdad’s affairs through the US Federal Reserve {the US Central Bank}.

At a time when concerns are rising about the impact of tensions and war in the region on the mechanism of financial transfers, and the possibility of this affecting the flow of oil revenues to Iraq.

In this context, oil expert Hamza Al-Jawahiri explained to Al-Furat News Agency that: “Iraq’s entitlements with the US Federal Reserve are fixed,” noting that “there are no sanctions imposed on Iraq as happened with Russia or Iran.”

Al-Jawahiri added, "Iraq is a friendly country to the United States and has security agreements with it, which means there will be no interruption in the transfer of Iraqi funds."  link

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Tishwash: Monday... the start of negotiations between the Kurdistan economic delegation and Taif Sami

 On Monday (April 6, 2026), Wafa Mohammed, a member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, revealed that an economic delegation from the Kurdistan Region had begun its official negotiations in Baghdad with Federal Finance Minister Taif Sami to resolve issues related to oil and customs between the two sides.

Wafa Mohammed told Baghdad Today that "the delegation, which arrived in Baghdad headed by Omid Sabah and including Amanj Rahim and Abdul Hakim Mustafa, will hold a series of meetings today with Finance Minister Taif Sami and the relevant customs committees, as part of efforts to close a number of outstanding financial files between the central government and the region."

Mohammed explained that "the agenda of the negotiations focuses on unifying the customs system, in addition to the files of Kurdistan's oil, its export mechanisms, and the settlement of revenues," noting that "the discussions will also address the amount of 120 billion dinars allocated to the region, which it was unable to pay in full last month, only transferring 60 billion dinars, which necessitates direct coordination with the Federal Ministry of Finance."

Wafa Mohammed confirmed that "the meetings will also address the issue of lifting restrictions and sanctions on the dollar," explaining that "the region's share of the US currency has not yet arrived, and the Kurdish team is seeking to reach practical solutions during tomorrow's meetings in order to end the financial and administrative problems between Baghdad and Erbil."

According to what was published by “Baghdad Today” earlier, an informed source stated that “a high-level delegation from the Kurdistan Regional Government is heading to the capital, Baghdad, to discuss the ASYCUDA system file with the relevant authorities in the federal government.”

Media outlets close to the Kurdistan Democratic Party, as reported by Baghdad Today, stated that "the talks will focus on the mechanism for implementing the system for managing and regulating border crossings and customs operations between the region and Baghdad."

ASYCUDA is an automated customs management system, designed by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), that aims to automate customs procedures, data recording, duty calculation, and facilitate foreign trade through a unified database. In Iraq, its implementation has led to a reduction in manipulation and smuggling, and improved duty control. link

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Tishwash:  First Iraqi oil tanker makes its way through the Strait of Hormuz

Bloomberg reported on Sunday that the first Iraqi oil tanker had crossed the Strait of Hormuz, following Iran's announcement that it had granted Iraq a special exemption allowing it to use the waterway despite restrictions imposed on most countries.

According to ship tracking data, the "Ocean Thunder, a Suezmax tanker, loaded its cargo from Basra ports at the beginning of March and is currently heading to Malaysia. This type of tanker has a capacity of about one million barrels of crude oil."

The data showed that "the tanker followed a narrow northern corridor between the Iranian islands of Larak and Qeshm, a route that recent movements indicate is being carried out with the supervision and approval of Tehran."

However, Bloomberg cautioned that "tracking data may not be entirely accurate, due to the possibility of electronic jamming or the shutdown of transmitters in high-risk areas."

This development comes at a time when oil traders are closely monitoring shipping traffic in the strait, which was effectively closed following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, causing a rise in oil and petroleum product prices, amid fears of wider economic repercussions.

Iran announced on Saturday that Iraq was exempt from the restrictions imposed on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the measures targeted only "hostile countries," while emphasizing respect for Iraqi sovereignty.

For his part, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein expressed Baghdad’s gratitude to Tehran for this step, stressing the importance of continued cooperation to ensure the smooth flow of oil exports in light of regional tensions.

Iraq is among the countries most affected by the closure of the strait, as its oil production has declined from about 3.5 million barrels per day to about 1.3 million barrels, while exports have decreased to about 800,000 barrels per day due to the disruption of shipping.  link

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Tishwash:  The Foreign Minister thanks Iran for exempting Iraq from the conditions for its oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein expressed his gratitude to Iran for allowing Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a copy of which was received by Iraq Observer, said: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein received the Iranian Ambassador to Iraq, Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadegh. During the meeting, the Minister expressed his gratitude for allowing the passage of tankers carrying Iraqi oil through the Strait of Hormuz, noting the importance of continuing this cooperation in the near future.

Mechanisms for joint cooperation between the two sides were also discussed to ensure the implementation of this commitment in a way that serves mutual interests.

For his part, the Iranian ambassador reviewed his country’s position on the latest developments related to the war, while the meeting also addressed regional conditions and their repercussions.

Hussein emphasized Iraq’s firm policy of rejecting war and the need to end it, stressing the importance of resolving conflicts through dialogue and peaceful negotiations.

He also pointed out that the region needs to adopt an approach based on open and rational dialogue, which will enhance opportunities for cooperation between regional countries and achieve common stability.  link