Rob Cunningham: Honest Weights and Measures

Rob Cunningham: Honest Weights and Measures

9-9-2026

Honest Weights & Measures May Be One of the Most Powerful Healing Technologies Humanity Has Ever Known

My Fellow Americans,

What if one of humanity’s oldest moral instructions also contains one of the clearest design specifications for our economic future?

“A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.” – Proverbs 11:1

Forget religion for a moment if the language makes you uncomfortable.

Just consider the principle.

Measure honestly.

That’s it.

If I trade you 10 pounds of wheat, you should receive 10 pounds.

If you deposit $1, the accounting system should faithfully record your $1.

If an institution claims to hold an asset, the asset should actually exist.

If something is pledged as collateral, everyone entitled to rely upon that collateral should be able to verify the relevant claim.

If ownership changes, the books should accurately reflect the change.

If a transaction settles, both sides should know that it settled.

If something doesn’t exist, nobody should be permitted to represent that it does.

That isn’t Republican.

It isn’t Democrat.

It isn’t capitalism versus socialism.

It’s an honest scale.

And civilization has understood the importance of the honest scale for thousands of years.

MONEY IS ULTIMATELY ACCOUNTING

Strip away the marble buildings, financial jargon, economic theories, ticker symbols and complicated terminology.

At its foundation, much of finance comes down to something remarkably simple:

Who owns what?
Who owes what?
Who transferred what?
To whom?
When?
Under whose authority?

Credits
Debits
Assets
Liabilities
Ownership
Exchange
Accounting

Money therefore depends enormously upon our ability to measure claims on value honestly.

And therein lies both the extraordinary usefulness of money and one of humanity’s oldest vulnerabilities.

The Bible does not say money itself is the root of all kinds of evil.

It warns about the love of money.

That distinction matters enormously.

Money does not wake up in the morning and decide to steal.

A ledger doesn’t become greedy.

Mathematics doesn’t covet your neighbor’s property.

Numbers don’t accept bribes.

Human beings do those things.

And throughout history, dishonest human beings have repeatedly discovered that one extraordinarily effective way to extract wealth from other people is to corrupt, obscure or control the accounting.

Change the weight.

Alter the measure.

Hide the liability.

Invent the asset.

Manipulate the ledger.

Misrepresent the reserve.

Create information that one party can see while another cannot.

Promise reconciliation later.

And then ask everybody else: “Trust us.”

That is the ancient false balance wearing modern clothes.

NOW IMAGINE SOMETHING BETTER

Imagine an accounting architecture capable of operating at global scale.

Imagine virtually every legitimate exchange of monetary value being mathematically reconciled.

Imagine ownership being verifiable.

Imagine reserves being provable.

Imagine transactions being authenticated.

Imagine settlement occurring simultaneously rather than depending upon chains of promises between intermediaries.

Imagine financial claims increasingly being transformed from:

“Trust me.”
into:
“Verify it.”

Now we arrive at something extraordinary.

Technology still hasn’t eliminated greed.

It hasn’t eliminated envy.

It hasn’t eliminated corruption.

It hasn’t changed the human heart.

But it has done something enormously valuable:

IT HAS TAKEN AWAY MANY OF THE HIDING PLACES

That distinction may prove historically important.

A perfect ledger cannot perfect an imperfect person.

But an imperfect person can be prevented from secretly corrupting a sufficiently well-designed ledger.

Think about that.

The love of money can remain.

The temptation to steal can remain.

The desire to manipulate can remain.

But increasingly, the accounting system simply answers:

NO.

The asset either exists or it doesn’t.

The authorization either verifies or it doesn’t.

The signatures match or they don’t.

The transaction satisfies the rules or it doesn’t.

The books reconcile or they don’t.

The reserves are there or they aren’t.

Mathematics doesn’t care who your father is.

It doesn’t care which university you attended.

It doesn’t care how wealthy you are.

It doesn’t care which political party you support.

It doesn’t care whether you’re an individual, a corporation, a bank or a government.

2 plus 2 remains 4.

That is an astonishingly democratic property.

THE PLAYING FIELD CHANGES

Consider what happens when everyone encounters the same mathematical rules.

Privilege cannot change arithmetic.

Prestige cannot negotiate with cryptographic verification.

Institutional power cannot persuade mathematics that an asset exists when it doesn’t.

And ordinary citizens no longer have to possess the informational advantages of enormous institutions merely to determine whether fundamental claims are true.

This is why transparency – properly designed – can be profoundly liberating.

Not because everybody should see everything about everybody.

They shouldn’t.

Privacy is part of human freedom.

The objective should therefore never be universal financial surveillance.

The objective is something far more elegant:

VERIFIABILITY WITHOUT UNIVERSAL EXPOSURE

Prove the transaction is legitimate without unnecessarily exposing the person.

Prove the reserves exist without publishing everyone’s private affairs.

Prove ownership without creating a surveillance state.

Prove the rules were followed without creating an all-powerful gatekeeper.

That is not merely better technology.

That is better architecture.

AND HERE IS WHERE THIS BECOMES ABOUT HEALING

Think about how much human suffering ultimately involves broken trust.

I don’t trust the bank.

I don’t trust the corporation.

I don’t trust the government.

I don’t trust the counterparty.

I don’t trust the accounting.

I don’t trust the institution telling me the accounting is accurate.

So we build auditors to check accountants.

Regulators to check institutions.

Courts to adjudicate disputes.

Intermediaries to guarantee intermediaries.

Reconciliation departments to reconcile the reconciliations.

And enormous bureaucracies to determine whether everybody else told the truth.

Now imagine replacing as many unverifiable assertions as technologically possible with mathematical proof.

Not because mathematics replaces morality.

Because mathematics can help enforce honest measurement.

That distinction changes everything.

THE OLD QUESTION WAS:

“Whom do you trust?”

The better question increasingly becomes:

“What can everybody independently verify?”

That is an enormous civilizational upgrade.

Because trust does not have to disappear.

It can become earned.

And earned trust heals relationships.

Earned trust lowers friction.

Earned trust reduces disputes.

Earned trust lowers the cost of commerce.

Earned trust expands cooperation.

Earned trust makes strangers more capable of exchanging value peacefully.

And peaceful voluntary exchange is one of humanity’s great alternatives to coercion.

THIS DOES NOT CREATE PERFECT PEOPLE

It creates something much more achievable:

BETTER RULES FOR IMPERFECT PEOPLE

The temptation remains.

The hiding place shrinks.

The attempted theft remains possible.

The successful falsification becomes harder.

The desire to cheat may remain.

The scale refuses to cooperate.

That may be the most important distinction of all.

We do not need to invent a machine capable of making humanity righteous.

We need to stop designing systems that make unrighteous behavior unnecessarily easy to conceal.

HONEST WEIGHTS
HONEST MEASURES
HONEST MONEY
HONEST ACCOUNTING

These are not radical ideas.

They may be among the oldest economic principles humanity possesses.

Source(s):
• https://x.com/KuwlShow/status/2097305858757562814

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/09/09/rob-cunningham-honest-weights-and-measures/

The U.S. Wants a Much Higher Gold Price | Tom Luongo

The U.S. Wants a Much Higher Gold Price | Tom Luongo

Miles Franklin Media:  9-9-2026

Andy Schectman, President and CEO of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, interviews Tom Luongo, financial and geopolitical commentator, market analyst, and publisher of Gold, Goats ’n Guns.

Luongo presents his contrarian thesis that the United States may actively favor a much higher gold price, potentially reaching $20,000, as it restructures the dollar system and addresses its sovereign debt burden.

He explains why gold, silver, and Bitcoin may ultimately need to be repriced as collateral within a changing monetary system.

The conversation also examines the unwinding Japanese yen carry trade, mounting pressure in global bond markets, and the shift from LIBOR to SOFR.

Luongo argues that these developments are part of a much larger struggle over financial sovereignty and control of global capital flows.

For investors navigating sovereign debt, currency risk, inflation, and monetary change, this discussion offers a different perspective on what could come next for the dollar and hard assets.

In this episode of Little by Little with Andy Schectman:

• Why the United States may favor a higher gold price
  

• The case for $20,000 gold
  

• Why gold, silver, and Bitcoin may need to be repriced
  

• Stablecoins and short-term U.S. Treasuries
  

• The GENIUS Act and America’s debt strategy
  

• Why gold and the U.S. dollar could rise together
  

• The unwinding Japanese yen carry trade
  

• Japan’s influence on global bond markets
  

• The shift from LIBOR to SOFR
  

• The future of the offshore dollar system
  

• Financial sovereignty and global capital flows
  

• Implications for inflation and wealth preservation
  

00:00 Coming Up

01:24 Introduction

03:03 Empire Never Ended Thesis

06:51 LIBOR To SOFR Power Shift

11:24 ARC Alliance And Cycles

15:05 Churchill Gold Reset History

19:18 Trump As Disruptor Strategy

27:30 Japan Yen Carry Trade Key

29:48 Oil War Narrative And Bonds

34:29 Japan Rates and FX Rigging 35:46 Bessent Targets Euro Yen

36:23 Oil Collateral and Shipping Shock

38:59 Post G20 Yield Stress

40:24 Squeezing the Yen Carry

41:18 BVI Trades Exposed

43:10 Never Bet Against BOJ

47:04 QT and Treasury Fallout

48:06 Stablecoins and Curve Control

50:24 Gold Dollar and Two Tier System

57:11 Genius Act and Proxy Gold Buying

01:00:52 Golden Age Endgame

01:03:40 Venezuela and Election Watchlist

01:06:38 Final Thoughts and Where to Follow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCiQ4oQ4DWk

Central Banker Reveals How High The Dinar Can Go

Central Banker Reveals How High The Dinar Can Go

The Dinar Den:  9-8-2026

For anyone tracking foreign currency markets, the ongoing discussions surrounding the Iraqi dinar remain a subject of significant interest and speculation.

A recent comprehensive panel discussion hosted by Stephen on The Dinar Den brought together seasoned perspectives to analyze the evolving landscape of Iraq’s monetary policy.

Featuring David, a long-standing market participant, and Terrence, a central banking specialist boasting over two decades of professional experience, the conversation offered a deep dive into the official declarations from the Central Bank of Iraq.

Specifically, the panel addressed the anticipated process of removing zeros from the currency and what these structural shifts mean for international holders and the broader global financial ecosystem.

At the heart of the discussion was a careful examination of the mechanisms driving currency reform, emphasizing that sovereign currencies function as complex banking instruments deeply rooted in international law and central bank autonomy.

Rather than viewing the situation through a lens of overnight speculation, the experts detailed the extensive procedural, legal, and operational groundwork required for any formal redenomination. Terrence leveraged his extensive background to explain how these monetary adjustments are designed to align Iraq’s domestic economy with international standards, highlighting the vital relationship between central bank policies, commercial banking networks, and global trade compliance.

A particularly practical segment of the conversation focused on the operational banking loop necessary for international participants. The panel explored how foreign holders would realistically navigate the redemption process through major licensed commercial institutions, such as JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America, detailing the multi-tiered chain of authorized financial intermediaries.

Furthermore, the speakers issued timely cautions regarding the strict timeframes typically associated with currency exchange periods following official redenomination announcements. This logistical reality underscores the necessity for proactive preparation, clean documentation, and a thorough understanding of compliance protocols within the global banking sector.

Beyond the mechanics of exchange, the discussion broadened to encompass the wider geopolitical and economic factors currently reshaping the region. The panel noted the encouraging influence of neighboring Gulf countries and international allies whose ongoing financial and diplomatic support continues to bolster Iraq’s economic stability. Internal governance reforms and concerted efforts to modernize Iraq’s domestic financial infrastructure—including the gradual transition toward a digitized banking framework—were cited as crucial indicators of long-term progress.

 These improvements aim to foster greater transparency, attract foreign investment, and integrate Iraq more fully into the global economy.

Ultimately, the dialogue served to dispel common myths and address prevalent misconceptions regarding potential valuation rates and exact timelines, both of which have long circulated within online investing communities. By contrasting optimistic speculation with grounded, conservative financial planning, the panel emphasized the importance of developing a realistic exit strategy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YneHFmELpU

Reset Intelligence: Dollars Before the Barrels.

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Reset Intelligence: Dollars Before the Barrels.

By Reset Intelligence | @EXIT_FIAT

A US supermajor just agreed to pay Iraq for its oil before the oil ships.

You prepay only the supplier you trust to deliver. For 20 years, nobody prepaid Iraq. This week that changed.

The deal the cabinet just signed

Iraq's cabinet authorized the Oil Ministry on Tuesday to sign three agreements with Chevron. One of them is an advance-payment arrangement: dollars into the treasury before the crude is delivered. That is not an exploration deal, it is a funding arrangement, and it formalizes the roughly $200 billion in US energy commitments Iraq secured in Washington in July. A company pays up front only when it trusts the barrels will arrive.

The rest of the session pointed the same way

The same cabinet meeting stopped all foreign travel for state employees, cut delegation budgets 60%, and extended Iraq's emergency crude-export mechanism until the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Expenses cut, export rules locked, 6 days before the 2027 budget draft reaches the same table on September 15, the first complete fiscal plan Iraq has produced since 2023.

Everyone is defending their money

Washington doubled its long-end debt buybacks this week. Beijing added to its gold reserves for the 22nd straight month. And next door, the US Treasury grounded every remaining Iranian airline while Tehran doubled fuel prices and met its own people with security forces.

• Chevron - advance payment, crude supply, and technical consulting agreements authorized September 8

• Austerity - all state foreign travel stopped, delegation budgets cut 60%

• Budget - 2027 draft due at the cabinet September 15, first full plan since 2023

• Iran - 36 aviation targets sanctioned including every remaining active airline, fuel prices doubled

That is the short version, the public moves. The daily briefing is where we connect them: what an advance payment tells you about how close Iraq is, what number the budget carries, and why the money, not the politicians, is giving the verdict.

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Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Zester. 09/09/2026

Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Zester. 09/09/2026

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

MZ: HCL dominates the Iraqi news cycle today, Andy can't make it this week and Oil futures hit the 100USD mark.

MZ: On the bond side: 2 contacts have checked in….I was hoping for more.  They were both informed that things are going exceptionally well and their money was moving on some of the deals and they would receive it sometime this week. They were hoping to receive it yesterday.

MZ: I’m not going to consider it real until they have big money in their accounts from sovereigns…not flippers. But, these are two separate deals…..not in the same group.

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News, Rumors and Opinions Wednesday 9-9-2026

Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR Update as of Wed. 9 Sept. 2026

Compiled Wed. 9 Sept. 2026 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Judy Note:On Thurs. 3 Sept. 2026 a covert transmission from Cheyenne Mountain (allegedly) confirmed that Trump had backed Crypto with gold and Quantum validation. The move sent shock-waves through the old financial grid as the fiat US Dollar quietly died and the Quantum Era began.

By Mon. 7 Sept. 2026 the World financial system had (allegedly) crossed the point of no return. Banks were either gold/asset backing their monies, or being closed. Governments, Banks and all financial systems were syncing with the gold/ asset-backed Quantum Financial Grid as the old order was being erased in real time.

By Wed. 11 Nov. 2026 the general public would (allegedly) feel the first wave of movement of nations and systems under the Gold Standard.

This Quantum Financial System was no longer a theory. Blockchain wallets now (allegedly)  interfaced directly with Quantum ledgers that were DNA encrypted, Military verified and immune to manipulation.

Banks were panicking. Exchanges were freezing because this reset meant Tier4b (Us, the Internet Group who held foreign currencies and Zim bonds) would soon access our digital gold accounts. The first activation codes had (allegedly) been tested in Zurich, Dubai and Miami. All were successful.

On Tues. 8 Sept. 2026 Donald J. Trump (allegedly) signed Executive Order 13959. The Quantum Financial System (QFS) was no longer a secret.

Also on Tue. 8 September 2026 the new International Dinar Rate was (allegedly) published in the Iraqi Gazette and announced in the Iraqi Mosques – which officially started the Global Currency Reset of 209 countries. …Tier4b ISO20022 on Telegram Tues. 8 Sept. 2026

Over the past 48 hours, select financial institutions connected to Tier 4B have(allegedly)  begun receiving encrypted communications signaling operational readiness. Trusted sources inside international banks have confirmed that “test transactions” using the ISO 20022 protocol are (allegedly) already live in select corridors, quietly shifting large sums under the radar.

Key personnel from Tier 4B groups have been (allegedly) asked to remain on standby, with instructions to be ready for immediate action. Secure channels are buzzing with updates, some have already seen notifications of pending liquidity releases. This is no longer speculation; the process has (allegedly) started.

Meanwhile, several governments are (allegedly) holding emergency sessions behind closed doors, adjusting regulations to accommodate the new financial architecture. Insiders report that old systems are being quietly dismantled, and the first waves of asset revaluation are in motion.

Insider sources confirm that NESARA and GESARA, long awaited, are now being fully activated, (allegedly) delivering the greatest wealth transfer in human history directly to the people. This will change everything from health and abundance to true freedom from tyrannical shadow governments. The U.S. Treasury is protected by good forces, along with police and military, while the old paper money system faces its final destruction.

The quantum financial system is now (allegedly) fully operational, with banks worldwide completing the switch. SWIFT has (allegedly) collapsed, while protected satellites are running a new, indestructible network. Gold-backed currencies are surging, with Russia and China leading the push for a gold standard. Countries are dumping the worthless dollar, in a coordinated move to permanently bury the petrodollar empire.

Patriots report real-time debt cancellations across America and elsewhere. Credit card debt, student loans, car loans, mortgages, and medical bills are (allegedly) disappearing from accounts. The IRS system is (allegedly) down, while major bank websites crash during the transition. This is a gradual rollout to prove the system works, as the dark power groups panic in the final stages of their collapse.

XRP and Stellar Lumens are driving this new decentralized reality, (allegedly) enabling asset-backed transactions instantly without banks or intermediaries. Assets seized under Trump’s executive orders will be (allegedly) available to the general public through secure digital wallets. Ordinary people can freely invest in stocks, real estate, commodities, and digital gold.

Medical beds and suppressed healing technologies are (allegedly) being prepared for wide-scale use to eliminate desease and reverse aging for humanity. Free energy devices will (allegedly) destroy utility monopolies, while zero-gravity transportation will revolutionize travel. The homeless crisis will end as massive capital flows into community and environmental projects.

From a world just a few years ago controlled in every way by the dark power elite, good forces have now (allegedly) taken full control at high speed. Common law principles will restore peace and financial privacy. Precious metals will serve as collateral for all currencies, bringing stability and sovereignty. The former Federal Reserve has (allegedly) collapsed, and media control will be cleansed forever.

Compliance with Basel III standards forces banks to hold gold as a certain asset class, while the QFS (allegedly) integrates everything. Universal basic income (UBI) flows to billions of people through the XRP system, lifting entire continents out of poverty. The dark power groups’ markets are (allegedly) collapsing, and crypto pump-and-dump schemes are exposing their money laundering networks, while arrests are speeding up behind the scenes.

The rainbow-colored USN currency will soon appear, replacing Federal Reserve notes with Treasury-backed aesthetics. There will (allegedly) be no income tax anymore, only a fair consumption tax on non-essential goods. Banks can no longer touch or steal money under the new quantum protection. This decentralized system will empower the unbanked and end exploitation forever.

On Wed. 9 September 2026 watch for a Black Swan Event as the Petrodollar ends = collapse of the Global Financial System. On that same Wed. 9 September RV funds for Bond Holders and Tier4b (us, the Internet Group) will be (allegedly) put in place …Tier4b ISO20022 on Telegram Tues. 8 Sept. 2026

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Global Currency Reset:

Tues. 8 Sept. 2026  Bruce, The Big Call 667-770-1866:

• Today a Source said that 800 number notification for Tier4b (us, the Internet Group) can go anywhere from today to a back wall of Mon. 14 Sept. 2026

• Another Source said that today there was an upgrading of the Global Financial System we would be rocking and rolling within 24 hours.

• Another Source said that the Global Financial System upgrading would be complete by Thurs. 10 Sept. 2026.

• At your redemption you can take out up to $2,500 in cash in the new money

• Zim Holders will get a new Q Phone at your redemption.

• The National Debt has been zeroed out. (national debt was up to $42 trillion)

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/09/09/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-september-9-2026/

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Frank26   We need the black market and the official rate to come together where you can have a 1 to 1 rate...They're working on it.

Stephen They're all saying different things...You can't always take Iraq or the CBI at face value of what they say because they constantly contradict themselves.  I would expect that especially as we near any type of significant rate change or any type of redenomination.  They're not going to tell you exactly what they're doing.  They're not going to give dates...because if they did it would be extremely detrimental to...the last 20 years of controlled monetary policy...It makes sense.

Jeff  The odds are the rate will change before you and I even know what the heck even happened...For most of us the rate would have already changed and we would have exited out before we witness what the heck happened or how it played out.

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SILVER ALERT! Clif Highs Ag107 Interview RINGS LIKE A SILVER BELL! GOT pre-1965 SILVER DIMES?(Bix Weir)

9-8-2026

Clif just posted a great discussion about the 2 different types of silver and how they will be used in the Sci-Fi cFuture! This should really INCREASE the sales of pre1965 coinage....especially pre65 Silver dimes!

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

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

OIL BREAKS $100: MIDDLE EAST ESCALATION PUSHES INFLATION, BOND YIELDS AND GLOBAL FINANCIAL RISK HIGHER

Brent crude has crossed $100 a barrel as the Middle East conflict intensifies, creating a new inflation shock that could keep interest rates, borrowing costs and global financial stress elevated.

OVERVIEW

• Brent crude has moved above $100 a barrel as the widening Middle East conflict threatens oil production, shipping routes and energy supplies.

• The oil shock is already feeding into higher inflation expectations and elevated bond yields, increasing pressure on central banks to keep monetary policy tighter for longer.

• For the global financial system, the danger is the combination of higher energy costs, expensive debt and tighter financial conditions arriving at the same time.

KEY DEVELOPMENTS

1. Brent Crude Breaks Above $100

Brent crude futures rose above $100 a barrel on September 9, reaching about $100.69, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude climbed to roughly $95.21.

The move followed further escalation in the Middle East, including attacks by Iran-backed Houthis on Saudi energy facilities and continued military confrontation involving Iran, the United States and regional shipping.

The significance goes beyond the price of gasoline.

When oil rises sharply because of a supply disruption, it can raise transportation, manufacturing, electricity and production costs throughout the global economy.

That creates an inflation shock originating from the energy system.

2. The Strait of Hormuz Is Becoming a Larger Financial Risk

The energy threat is particularly important because shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted.

Reuters reported that only six commodity vessels passed through the strait on Tuesday, compared with a 10-day average of 12. Historically, the waterway has carried roughly 20% of global oil and LNG supplies.

That means the financial market is no longer simply pricing higher oil.

It is increasingly pricing the possibility of prolonged disruption to a critical artery of global energy trade.

If the disruption persists, the effect could spread from oil into natural gas, refined fuels, transportation costs and broader inflation.

3. Higher Oil Is Putting Pressure on Bond Markets

The oil shock is arriving at a particularly sensitive moment for global bond markets.

The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield has been hovering near 4.8%, close to multi-year highs, while markets are increasingly concerned that renewed inflation could prevent central banks from easing monetary policy as quickly as previously expected.

Higher yields matter because they increase the cost of borrowing for governments, businesses and households.

The result can become a reinforcing cycle:

Higher oil → higher inflation → higher rates → higher bond yields → higher debt-service costs.

For heavily indebted governments, that can become particularly significant.

4. Central Banks Face a Difficult Inflation Trade-Off

Central banks are now confronting a difficult combination of persistent inflation pressure and geopolitical supply disruption.

The European Central Bank is expected to raise rates this week, while expectations for tighter policy from the Bank of Japan have also increased.

In the United States, markets are watching upcoming inflation data closely as they reassess the Federal Reserve's next move.

The problem for policymakers is that higher interest rates can suppress demand, but they cannot directly produce more oil.

That makes an energy-driven inflation shock particularly difficult to manage.

Central banks can slow the economy to reduce demand, but doing so while governments are already carrying heavy debt loads creates another financial risk.

5. The Financial-Reset Implication Is Becoming Larger

The most important development is the interaction between energy, inflation, debt and financial markets.

The world was already dealing with elevated government debt, higher long-term borrowing costs and questions about the future role of traditional safe-haven assets.

Now an external energy shock is adding another layer of pressure.

If oil remains above $100 for an extended period, governments could face higher inflation, higher interest costs and weaker economic growth simultaneously.

That combination would make the global financial system more sensitive to additional shocks.

WHY IT MATTERS

Economy: Higher energy costs can raise production and transportation expenses while reducing household purchasing power.

Markets: Rising oil prices are increasing inflation concerns and putting pressure on stocks and bonds.

Policy: Central banks may have less freedom to cut rates if energy prices keep pushing inflation higher.

Global System: A prolonged energy shock can increase borrowing costs at the same time governments are already managing historically large debt burdens.

WHY IT MATTERS TO FOREIGN CURRENCY HOLDERS

Higher oil prices can create major differences between currencies depending on whether a country is an energy exporter or importer.

Energy exporters can receive stronger foreign-currency revenues when oil prices rise, while major importers may experience larger trade deficits and greater pressure on their currencies.

India is already an example of this pressure: Reuters reported today that the rupee fell through 95 per dollar as oil approached and then moved above $100, prompting the Reserve Bank of India to intervene through dollar sales and foreign-exchange swaps.

For foreign-currency holders, this means the current oil shock could create greater divergence between currencies, rather than simply causing a uniform decline in the dollar or rise in foreign currencies.

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GLOBAL RESET

• Pillar 1: Energy — Energy Becomes a Financial Weapon

The movement of oil above $100 demonstrates how disruption to a relatively small number of critical energy routes can affect inflation, currencies, interest rates and global capital flows.

Energy security is therefore becoming increasingly intertwined with financial security.

• Pillar 2: Debt — Higher Inflation Can Keep Borrowing Costs Elevated

The greatest financial risk is not simply expensive oil.

It is the possibility that higher oil keeps inflation elevated while governments continue borrowing heavily.

That combination could keep long-term bond yields higher and make debt increasingly expensive to refinance.

CONCLUSION

The move above $100 is an important threshold because it changes the nature of the current Middle East conflict from primarily a geopolitical crisis into an increasingly visible global financial shock.

Oil is now pushing directly into the inflation outlook, bond market and monetary-policy debate.

If the disruption remains temporary, some of these pressures could ease as energy markets stabilize.

But if the conflict continues to impair major shipping routes and energy infrastructure, the world could face a more persistent combination of higher inflation, higher interest rates and higher debt-service costs.

For the global financial system, that is the critical connection.

The next financial shock may not begin in a bank or a bond market — it may begin with the price of energy and then travel through every layer of the global economy.

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SOURCES

1. Reuters — Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict intensifies

2. Reuters — Oil tops $100, European stocks drop on fresh Gulf attacks

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GLOBAL RESET? Gold-Backed “Unit” Tested to Challenge Dollar in BRICS Trade | Andy Schectman

GLOBAL RESET? Gold-Backed “Unit” Tested to Challenge Dollar in BRICS Trade | Andy Schectman

Liberty and Finance: 9-8-2026

Andy Schectman joins Liberty & Finance with a stark warning that global investors are increasingly losing confidence in U.S.

Treasuries while central banks continue accumulating physical gold. He argues that inflation, monetary expansion, soaring energy costs and persistent bond-market weakness are creating conditions that could drive substantially higher prices into late 2026 and 2027.

 Schectman also highlights a deeply negative one-year silver swap spread, suggesting that physical silver is becoming increasingly expensive to borrow as holders become reluctant to part with their metal.

 Meanwhile, he points to BRICS infrastructure, China’s expansion of physical gold settlement and the reported pilot use of the BRICS “Unit” to settle UAE-India oil trade without the dollar as evidence of a gradual shift toward parallel financial systems.

As the world quietly repositions around gold, silver and alternative settlement mechanisms, Schectman says investors need to look beyond short-term price movements and recognize the much larger monetary transformation underway.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

0:00 Intro

1:40 Counterintuitive gold market

18:30 Dollar destruction

24:50 Diesel price shock

35:45 BRICS Unit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkp0rFcQp2Y

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

TNT:

Tishwash:  With an increase of one ton, Iraq strengthens its gold reserves and continues its global progress.

Data from the World Gold Council for August 2026 showed that Iraq maintained its position among the world's largest gold holders, with an increase in its holdings compared to its last data.

According to data seen by Shafaq News Agency, Iraq’s gold reserves amounted to 175.6 tons, ranking it 28th globally, with gold constituting about 24.8% of its total reserves. The latest data for Iraq dates back to May 2026.

Compared to previous data, Iraq’s holdings increased from 174.6 tons to 175.6 tons, an increase of one ton.

Iraq comes in third place in the Arab world in terms of gold holdings, after Saudi Arabia, which has 323.1 tons, and Algeria, with 173.6 tons.

Globally, the United States topped the list with reserves of 8,133.5 tons, followed by Germany with 3,349.5 tons, then the International Monetary Fund with 2,814 tons, Italy with 2,451.8 tons, and France with 2,437 tons.  link'

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Tishwash:  Baghdad and Erbil on the table for a decisive meeting... Kurdistan delegation aims to resolve the oil, salaries, and budget issues by 2027

On Tuesday (September 8, 2026), Wafa Muhammad Karim, a member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, revealed details of a visit by a high-level delegation from the Kurdistan Regional Government to Baghdad, indicating that the visit aimed to hold comprehensive talks to resolve the issues of the budget, oil, and salaries.

Karim told Baghdad Today that the delegation will primarily discuss reaching understandings regarding the 2027 federal general budget law, securing financial allocations for the salaries of the region's employees, as well as Kurdistan's share of investment projects and the operational budget. 

He explained that the talks will also address the draft oil and gas law and the outstanding issues between the two sides, stressing that "the goal is to move from the stage of managing disputes to finding legal, technical and sustainable solutions under the umbrella of the constitution."

Karim added that the regional government views the 2027 budget discussions as a real opportunity to address the accumulated issues in order to prevent a recurrence of financial crises, indicating that the delegation seeks to bring viewpoints closer and reach practical agreements that guarantee the stability of the financial and oil relationship between Baghdad and Erbil  link

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Tishwash:  After two decades of stagnation, the oil and gas law has a chance to be resolved.

 Parliamentary assurances to proceed with the enactment of the oil and gas law during the current session have clearly expanded, coinciding with the inclusion of the file among the priorities of the legislative and executive authorities, and the existence of serious political intentions to end the disputes that have hindered its legislation since 2007, thus opening the door to regulating the management of oil wealth, defining powers and obligations, and controlling production, sale, and export operations.

These assurances come after the “Coalition for State Administration,” during its last meeting, stressed the need to discuss a draft version of the Oil and Gas Law in preparation for sending it to the House of Representatives, in a step that brings the law back to the forefront of legislative work after years of disruption, amid hopes that its approval will contribute to addressing the existing problems between the federal government, the Kurdistan Region and the producing governorates, and end the multiplicity of interpretations in managing the oil sector.

Parliamentary efforts

Zainab Al-Tamimi, a member of the Parliamentary Oil, Gas and Natural Resources Committee, told Al-Sabah: “The Speaker of Parliament, the head of the committee and its members give great importance to the oil and gas law,” indicating that “the previous session witnessed serious work to finalize the law, but it did not reach the expected result.”

She added that “the representatives of the current session, especially the representatives of Basra Governorate, emphasize the need to finalize the law during this session,” noting that there are “real and serious intentions to proceed with its legislation, as the law topped the list of the main topics discussed by the Oil and Gas Committee during its meetings.”

Al-Tamimi expressed her hope that “the law will see the light during the current session,” stressing that it “will address a number of obstacles and problems facing the oil sector, and provide a clear legal framework to regulate its work in general.”

Two decades of disruption

For his part, committee member MP Banas Al-Douski told Al-Sabah: “The oil and gas law should have been discussed and legislated since 2007, due to its importance in defining the rights, duties, obligations and general powers in the oil sector.”

He explained that "the Iraqi oil sector is facing a state of stagnation due to the absence of a federal law regulating its work, at a time when the old frameworks are no longer able to keep pace with the developments witnessed by the sector," noting that "the continued absence of the law has contributed to the exacerbation of a number of failures." 

"And the existing problems." Al-Douski stressed that "the current stage requires a genuine political will to enact the law, now that Iraq needs a federal framework that regulates the management of oil wealth and oil sales and export operations, and clearly defines the responsibilities and powers of the concerned parties."

Adel Al-Mahalawi, a member of the “Progress” bloc, had previously confirmed to Al-Sabah that there was a political agreement among the majority of blocs to proceed with the oil and gas law and put it on the table of the House of Representatives, as it is one of the most prominent economic legislations related to managing national wealth and regulating the relationship between the federal government and the producing governorates.

Al-Mahalawi pointed to “Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s readiness to cooperate with the House of Representatives in finalizing important legislation,” explaining that “the Oil and Gas Law is at the forefront of the package of economic and service laws that are expected to be worked on in coordination between the two authorities, given its importance in expanding the role of the governorates, regulating powers, and ending the disputes that have delayed its approval throughout the past years.”

Expert opinions

Economic expert Dr. Nabil Al-Abadi told Al-Sabah newspaper: “The oil and gas law is not just a passing piece of legislation, but rather the cornerstone for restructuring the Iraqi economy, which depends on oil revenues for up to 90% of its income.” He explained that “the obstruction of this law for years, since 2005, due to political disputes and the prioritization of narrow interests, has cost the public treasury enormous losses and kept the country in a state of…” 

“From financial instability.” He explained that “the enactment of this law will establish a clear and transparent legal framework to regulate the management of national wealth, which will enhance the confidence of international investors and open the door to major investment inflows that will increase production and boost the flow of hard currency to the Central Bank, directly supporting the dinar’s exchange rate.” He emphasized that “this law will end the state of conflicting constitutional interpretations and reliance on temporary understandings, and will establish fair mechanisms for distributing revenues between the federal government and the producing regions and governorates, thus preventing the duplication of oil policies and protecting the unity of national wealth.” Regarding the contentious clauses, Al-Abadi believes that “the optimal solution lies in adopting a consensus-based formulation that guarantees the producing governorates greater autonomy in managing their affairs, while the sovereign decision regarding contracting and marketing remains unified with the federal government.” 

Al-Abadi added, “Continuing to obstruct this law is not a strategic choice, but rather a sacrifice of Iraq’s future for immediate political gains. It is time for political forces to overcome their differences and put the national interest above all else, as passing this law is the true gateway to economic reform and financial stability.”

Essential step

Hadi Hindas, a member of the Baghdad Economic Forum, told Al-Sabah newspaper, “Enacting the oil and gas law is a fundamental step towards regulating the Iraqi oil sector and enhancing Iraq’s ability to manage one of its most important resources according to a clear and sustainable vision.”

Hindas explained that “Iraq possesses significant oil reserves, but the current stage requires a comprehensive legal framework that clearly defines the powers and responsibilities of the entities involved in managing the oil sector and regulates the relationship between the federal government and the governments of the producing regions and governorates, thus ensuring the protection of national wealth and achieving fairness in the distribution of financial revenues.”

He added that “the oil and gas law not only addresses existing administrative and legal issues but also plays a crucial role in strengthening the investment environment, as it provides investors and international companies with a clearer and more stable vision regarding the mechanisms for operating and investing in the oil and gas sector.”

He pointed out that “the legislation contributes to laying the strategic foundations for managing oil fields, investing in associated gas, and developing infrastructure, as well as regulating production and export plans in line with Iraq’s need to increase its resources and diversify its energy sources.”

Hindas noted that “the importance of the law lies in its ability to unify the national vision for managing the oil sector, moving away from multiple interpretations, and enhancing transparency and efficiency in revenue management. Enacting the oil and gas law has become a national and economic necessity, given its direct role in regulating this vital sector, ensuring the sustainability of its resources for future generations, and supporting the economy.” The Iraqi in general.

Doubling production

For his part, Dr. Sadiq Al-Rikabi, Director of Economic Research at the Global Center for Development Studies in the United Kingdom, stressed the importance of passing the federal oil and gas law for Iraq and the national economy, especially in light of the current circumstances, indicating that Iraq needs to double its oil production to higher levels to absorb the shock of declining revenues and compensate for it in the future.

Al-Rikabi explained that increasing production requires, first and foremost, a stable and clear legislative environment, which can be provided by the Oil and Gas Law through the creation of a legal and institutional framework that regulates the management of the sector and contributes to ending the disputes between Baghdad and Erbil, thus enabling an increase in oil wealth and the exploitation and management of oil and gas fields, as well as defining the responsibilities of each party and putting an end to the disputes related to some constitutional articles and financial disputes that have contributed to disrupting the movement of production and the work of companies.

Al-Rikabi pointed out that the repercussions of the disputes witnessed in the past period were reflected in the investment environment, and led some companies to avoid going to the Kurdistan Region or increasing their investments in it, stressing that the absence of legislation increases investment risks, especially for foreign companies that are looking for a stable environment with clear laws, in which contracts are strongly protected by law and decisions are more stable.

He added that the enactment of the oil and gas law would encourage global energy companies to increase their investments, whether in developing existing fields or exploring new fields, which would contribute to raising Iraq’s production capacity, which would reflect on financial stability, support the federal budget and increase its revenues, as well as enhance the national economy’s ability to cope with energy price fluctuations and political tensions.

Al-Rikabi pointed out that the existence of a clear legal framework for oil and gas can also reflect on internal political stability, by regulating the relationship between the federal government and the Kurdistan Region, and contributing to addressing many of the problems related to the region’s oil revenues, which have been a frequent cause of disputes related to the budget, its formulation, the obligations incurred by the region, and the demands of the federal government.

He concluded by saying that passing the law would represent an important step towards developing the oil and gas sector, attracting more investments to it, and increasing its production capacities, which would contribute to achieving greater political and economic stability in the country.

Legal perspective

In a related context, lawyer Talib al-Ziyadi told Al-Sabah newspaper, “The oil and gas law embodies the people’s ownership of their national resources, as affirmed by Article 111 of the Iraqi Constitution, the supreme law of the land, which stipulates that oil and gas belong to the Iraqi people in all regions and governorates.” He added, “The enactment of this law establishes a mechanism for distributing a portion of the profits generated from crude oil sales to several funds, including the Citizen’s Fund and the Reconstruction Fund, among others. It also regulates how this national wealth is held by the state and under the control of the federal government, ensuring that its revenues are distributed fairly and equitably, in proportion to the population distribution throughout the country, as indicated in Article 112 of the Iraqi Constitution.” Al-Ziyadi explained that “since the fall of the previous regime in 2003 until now, there has been injustice and unfairness inflicted on some of the oil and gas producing governorates,” noting that “the Kurdistan Region monopolizes the largest share of oil exports, in addition to receiving a share of the budget like the rest of the governorates, while Basra and other oil-producing governorates produce a large percentage of the oil and gas in Iraq,” as he put it.

He stressed that “the enactment of the law will place the management of this wealth exclusively in the hands of the federal government, and will ensure that its revenues are distributed fairly and equitably according to the population census.”  link

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Tishwash:  Special statement from the Central Bank regarding Al-Taif Bank deposits

 Based on the responsibility of the Central Bank of Iraq to protect the banking sector and enhance its safety and stability, the bank affirms that the rights of depositors of Al-Taif Islamic Bank are preserved, and that imposing guardianship on the bank is a preventive supervisory measure aimed at protecting depositors’ funds, preserving their rights, and ensuring the stability and continuity of banking operations in accordance with applicable regulations and instructions.

The Central Bank of Iraq, in coordination with the appointed guardian of the bank, is working to take the necessary measures to enhance its liquidity and regulate withdrawal operations and fulfill its financial obligations in a gradual and organized manner, in a way that ensures the management of these operations in accordance with the approved supervisory priorities, while giving priority to the salaries of employees deposited with the bank.

The Central Bank of Iraq assures depositors that the measures taken are within its supervisory responsibility aimed at protecting their rights and enhancing confidence in the banking sector.

The bank also calls on the public and the media to rely exclusively on data and information issued by it through its official channels, and to avoid circulating unreliable news or information.

Baghdad - Media Office

September 8, 2026  link

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Tishwash:  The Central Bank sends a message to depositors of Al-Taif Bank: Withdrawals will be gradual and organized.

On Tuesday, the Central Bank of Iraq reassured depositors of Al-Taif Islamic Bank that their financial rights are protected, stressing that imposing guardianship on the bank comes within supervisory and preventive measures aimed at protecting depositors’ funds.

The Central Bank stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that "the rights of depositors of Al-Taif Islamic Bank are preserved," explaining that "imposing guardianship on the bank is a preventive supervisory measure aimed at protecting depositors' funds and preserving their rights, and ensuring the stability and continuity of banking operations in accordance with applicable regulations and instructions."

He added that "the bank is working in coordination with the appointed trustee to take the necessary measures to enhance its liquidity and regulate withdrawal operations and fulfill its financial obligations in a gradual and organized manner, in a way that ensures these operations are managed in accordance with the approved supervisory priorities."

He pointed out that the procedures will prioritize the salaries of employees whose accounts are held at the bank, within a plan to regulate withdrawal operations and fulfill financial obligations, stressing that the measures taken come within the framework of his supervisory responsibility aimed at protecting the rights of depositors and enhancing confidence in the banking sector.

It is worth noting that Al-Taif Islamic Bank announced last Sunday that it would soon hand over the funds of its depositors, after the Central Bank of Iraq began taking over its administration.

A number of depositors demonstrated in front of Al-Taif Islamic Bank in the Karrada district of Baghdad on Sunday to protest the freezing of banking services and the suspension of withdrawal and deposit operations, following measures taken by the Central Bank of Iraq against the bank.

The Central Bank of Iraq had decided to place Al-Taif Islamic Bank for Investment and Finance under guardianship for 18 months, due to violations that it said affected the bank's financial position and depositors' funds.

 The Central Bank confirmed later yesterday that imposing guardianship does not mean the bank is bankrupt, but rather comes within precautionary supervisory measures aimed at protecting the rights of depositors, noting that depositors’ funds are protected under applicable laws and regulations.  link

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Reset Intelligence: Smaller Notes Only mean One Thing

Reset Intelligence: Smaller Notes Only mean One Thing

9-8-2026

Smaller Notes Only Mean One Thing

By Reset Intelligence | @EXIT_FIAT

Iraq’s Parliamentary Finance Committee says it intends to issue banknotes smaller than the 250 dinar note. At today’s official rate, that note is worth about 19 US cents.

No state prints paper that costs more to make than it is worth. It prints small change for a currency it expects to be worth far more.

The Room It Came Out Of

The small-note line did not come from a rumor mill. It came out of the Finance Committee’s weekend sitting with the Governor of the Central Bank, Nizar Nasir Hussein. In that same sitting, the Governor split a number he has never split in public before: Iraq has issued 107 trillion dinars, and only about 40 trillion of it circulates. The rest, some 67 trillion, sits outside the banking system where the state cannot see it.

Then he connected the two. Changing the currency, he said, will help determine the real money supply in circulation. The changeover is the instrument that finds the hidden money. And he drew a line the community keeps missing: changing the currency is the bank’s own authority. Only deleting the zeros needs parliament.

The Weekend Around It

• The rate rumor killed – the CBI publicly rejected claims of a move to 1,460 and confirmed the official rate unchanged at 1,310

• Exchange counters closed – money changers shut at Baghdad airport, 3 more licenses revoked

• The state banks opened – the Integrity Commission began a full audit of Rafidain and Rasheed, the 2 largest state banks

• The 2027 budget entered drafting – the document that records the dinar’s value, first complete budget since 2023, Council of Ministers by September 15

• The penny mirror – America killed its own smallest coin after 230 years because it cost more to make than it was worth; Iraq is running the same arithmetic in reverse

That is the short version. The full daily briefing connects the note to the count, the counters, the budget and the September 30 file, and lays out what it means for anyone holding dinar.

Read the full daily briefing free for 5 days. Sign up here: resetintelligence.com

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/09/07/reset-intelligence-smaller-notes-only-mean-one-thing/

BREAKING: Gold Can't Be Confiscated In This State Now | Patrick Holland

BREAKING: Gold Can't Be Confiscated In This State Now | Patrick Holland

Liberty and Finance:  9-7-2026

Missouri has enacted a sweeping Constitutional Money Actthat gives gold and silver legal-tender status.

The law also provides protections against state-assisted confiscation, allows employers and employees to agree to compensation in gold and silver, and requires the state to accept certain electronic gold and silver transfers for taxes and services.

Patrick Holland of the Missouri Freedom Initiative explains how grassroots pressure helped overcome political obstacles and why he believes Missouri’s framework could serve as a model for other states.

He also discusses the emerging infrastructure for everyday gold and silver transactions, potential counterfeiting and fraud risks, and why he believes private-market solutions are preferable to state regulation.

Holland urges citizens in other states to study Missouri’s law and work with their own legislators to pursue similar sound-money legislation.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

0:00 Intro

1:00 Gold & silver legal tender bill

28:30 Gold & silver counterfeits

33:00 Capital gains on metals

34:30 Missouri Freedom Initiative

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

Iraq News Posted by Clare at KTFA 9-8-2026

KTFA:

Clare:  The Central Bank organizes a workshop on local and international blacklists.

The Banking Studies Center at the Central Bank of Iraq, in cooperation with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Office, organized a workshop entitled (Local and International Sanction Lists) as part of the Center’s work plan for 2026.

The workshop aimed to enhance the efficiency of financial and banking personnel and develop mechanisms for financial institutions to comply with international standards and national legislation, as well as to review mechanisms for name screening, alert management, reporting, documentation and effective follow-up procedures.

The workshop also included practical applications, case studies, and interactive scenarios to ensure that appropriate actions are taken and immediate reporting is made in accordance with approved regulations, which contributes to protecting the Iraqi financial sector and establishing a work environment based on the highest levels of compliance and transparency.

Media Office, 
September 8, 2026 

https://cbi.iq/news/view/3316

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Clare:  Iraqi factions have made their decision: sovereignty in exchange for weapons.

9/8/2026

On Tuesday, armed factions in Iraq affirmed that the issue of restricting weapons cannot be separated from achieving full sovereignty for Iraq, while considering that the September 30th deadline represents a test of the seriousness of the United States and the international coalition in implementing their commitments to the Iraqi government.

The spokesman for the Sayyid al-Shuhada Brigades, Kazem al-Fartousi, told Shafaq News Agency that the issue of restricting weapons was discussed through a committee formed from the coordination framework and another from the resistance factions, indicating that the discussions witnessed the determination of priorities regarding this issue.

Al-Fartousi explained that "the principle put forward by the factions, which cannot be divided or negotiated, is that this weapon is in exchange for sovereignty," stressing that they will not give up the weapon unless there is full sovereignty in the country.

He added that this requires protecting the Iraqi people, land, and skies, as well as national gains, in addition to protecting political decision-making and economic independence, noting that the ten demands put forward by the factions are "national and concern all of Iraq from north to south."

He explained that these demands are not related to the interests of the resistance factions, but rather represent, in his words: “a definition of sovereignty, an expression of it, and how to achieve full sovereignty for this nation.”

Regarding the government's ability to respond to these demands, Al-Fartousi pointed out that "part of these demands are included in the government program," stressing that the issue is not only about whether the government responds or not, but is related to "where Iraq's interest lies."

He pointed out that the Iraqi government represents the executive administration of the Iraqi people and the country’s interest, while the coordinating framework, as the owner of the principle and political action, bears the responsibility of considering, establishing and engineering the work of the government.

Regarding the date of September 30, and whether it represents a date for resolving the issue of restricting weapons, Al-Fartousi explained that there is "confusion about dates," and that this is the date of the withdrawal of coalition forces from Iraq.

According to him, this date represents "the first test of the seriousness of the Trump administration and the coalition in implementing their commitments to the Iraqi government," noting that "after September 30, the discussion will begin about the issue of weapons, their presence and use."

Al-Fartousi concluded his remarks by saying that some of the issues raised "need time," while other issues "only need a political decision and do not need much time."

Sources revealed two days ago that a preliminary agreement had been reached to hold a meeting that would include official government military and security parties, along with leaders from the coordination framework, representatives of the Popular Mobilization Forces, and representatives of armed factions, to discuss the mechanism for restricting weapons to the state, before the deadline of September 30, before it was postponed due to the absence of the Al-Nujaba Movement.

According to the sources, the meeting "does not mean reaching a final agreement on the mechanism for restricting weapons," but rather comes within the framework of efforts to calm tensions and prevent any possible escalation, and to try to reach solutions and understandings regarding the process of restricting weapons.

A source told Shafaq News Agency last Sunday that the armed factions will not hand over their weapons on September 30, while also mentioning the second option being discussed in the negotiations, which is to regulate or freeze the weapons. 

Two weeks ago, the coordination framework formed a tripartite committee comprising Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Nouri al-Maliki, and Hadi al-Amiri, in order to contain the repercussions of restricting weapons to the state, especially after the media escalation and scaremongering witnessed in the Iraqi arena regarding this issue.

Over the past few days, the tripartite committee has held many dialogues and discussions with the factions concerned with the issue of restricting weapons.

It is worth noting that the state’s monopoly on weapons does not have the consensus of the Iraqi factions, as the Al-Nujaba Movement, Kataib Hezbollah, Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada and other factions announced their refusal to give up their military capabilities on September 30, the date set by the Iraqi government, which coincides with the end of the international coalition’s military presence in Iraq, as these factions link the future of their weapons to the withdrawal of foreign forces.

The State Administration Coalition, which includes the most prominent Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish political forces in Iraq, had warned that any armed activity outside the framework of the state after September 30 would be dealt with according to the anti-terrorism law.   LINK

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Clare:  Iraq’s Coordination Framework Moves to Finalize Government and Laws

9/8/2026

At a Glance

The Coordination Framework met to fast-track stalled cabinet and legislative portfolios.

Coalition commitments to fill remaining ministerial seats under Prime Minister remain stalled.

The bloc is drafting a new internal charter to enforce unified decision-making.

Iraq’s Coordination Framework met Monday to fast-track pending ministerial appointments and advance critical gridlocked legislation, including the Oil and Gas and PMF laws, aiming to finalize government formation and establish new internal coalition rules.

Key Statements and Focus Area

The Coordination Framework’s Media Department stated that leaders reviewed critical legislation, focusing on the PMF, Oil and Gas, Federal Court, and Federation Council laws.

The bloc “decided to proceed with naming the remaining ministers to complete the government lineup and enable it to perform its duties.”

The leaders of the Coordination Framework held their regular meeting on Monday at the office of Haider al-Abadi and addressed a number of priority political and legislative files.

The leadership discussed the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) Law, emphasizing the importance of finalizing the legislation “in a manner that regulates the Commission's work and enhances its role within state institutions.”

They addressed several foundational bills—chief among them the Oil and Gas Law, the Federal Court Law, and the Federation Council Law—aiming “to contribute to completing the constitutional and institutional structure of the state.”

On the matter of government formation, the bloc evaluated current discussions, “emphasizing the necessity of resolving this file.”

The participants also discussed organizing the coalition's internal structure, stressing “the drafting of a charter and rules to regulate operational mechanisms and decision-making, thereby enhancing institutionalism and unity of position.”

FYI

The requested laws seek to resolve decades-long gridlock over federal oil revenue disputes with the Kurdistan region and finalize the incomplete constitutional structure of the state. 

Additionally, the new legislation aims to firmly regulate the military hierarchy of the Popular Mobilization Forces and reform the appointments process for Iraq's highest constitutional court.

Following periods of deep political deadlock and caretaker management, Prime Minister al-Zaidi's cabinet has been working to finalize its administration. 

The Framework's current push to name the "remaining ministers" is an attempt to resolve lingering disputes over vacant cabinet seats among coalition partners so the state can officially approve national budgets and execute massive infrastructure projects. 

The finalization of cabinet has reached a major political impasse over the appointment of deputy prime ministers, an informed source told Channel8.

According to the source, the gridlock centers on widespread factional opposition to the nomination of Laith al-Khazali. Several political groups have raised concerns regarding a potential U.S. veto due to al-Khazali's leadership role within the Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq movement.  LINK

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Clare:  KRG Delegation Heads to Baghdad Over 2027 Budget Share

At a Glance

A KRG delegation is heading to Baghdad to negotiate its share of Iraq’s budget.

The delegation is seeking about 29 trillion IQD, including operational and investment allocations.

The KRG says it has continued handing over oil and non-oil revenues.

A high-level Kurdistan Regional Government delegation is heading to Baghdad to negotiate the region’s share of Iraq’s 2027 draft budget. The delegation is seeking to secure the region’s financial rights and entitlements in the new budget framework.

Key Statements and Focus Area

Budget Share: The delegation is requesting approximately 29 trillion IQD as the region’s total share, including 23 trillion IQD for operational spending and 5.5 trillion IQD for investment expenditures.

Employee Entitlements: The Kurdistan Region has requested a monthly allocation of 94 billion IQD for the financial entitlements of civil and military personnel promoted since 2026.

Revenue Commitments: The KRG Ministry of Finance says the region has complied with bilateral agreements and has handed over crude oil and non-oil revenues since September 27, 2025. It is therefore calling on Baghdad to maintain regular monthly budget disbursements.

The delegation is led by KRG Minister of Finance Awat Janab and is expected to hold meetings with Iraqi Prime Minister and Minister of Finance officials.

The delegation includes Omed Sabah, Amanj Rahim, and Abdul-Hakim Khisro. The Ministers of Natural Resources, Planning, and Labor and Social Affairs are also expected to participate.

The delegation has also submitted a package covering financial entitlements for civil and military employees who received promotions from 2026 onward.

Other demands include the employment of 16,000 top-three university graduates and the conversion of contract teachers and staff to permanent positions.

The KRG is also seeking financial compensation and outstanding entitlements for retirees who have not received monthly pensions and end-of-service bonuses over the past three years.

A technical KRG financial team is already in Baghdad and has presented several points to Iraqi Finance Minister Faleh Sari.

The delegation’s main objective is to reach an agreement on the “Program and Performance Budget” being prepared by the Iraqi Ministry of Finance and ensure the Kurdistan Region’s financial rights are included.

FYI

The negotiations come as the Iraqi government moves toward a new budgeting methodology. At the same time, the KRG is seeking to secure current financial allocations as well as compensation for employee and retiree entitlements it says were not paid in previous years.  LINK