News, Rumors and Opinions Wednesday 3-25-2026
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Clare: Expectations are that the government's candidate will be decided after the framework meeting within days.
3/24/2026
Political analyst Haider al-Barzanji affirmed that the current circumstances present a significant opportunity for Iraq to take a firm stance regarding the formation of a government. Al-Barzanji told Al-Furat News Agency that "the Shiite political forces bear the greatest responsibility in moving towards the formation of a fully empowered government."
He explained that "expectations indicate that this issue will be resolved after the coordination framework meeting scheduled to be held within a few days, which will decide on naming the candidate and actually moving towards forming the government," noting that "there are no multiple options that allow for further waiting."
He added that "there is no connection between what is happening in the region and internal entitlements," stressing that "forming the government will give Iraq additional strength in dealing with important and sensitive issues, as well as strengthening the Iraqi position in economic aspects and dealing with the regional situation."
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Clare: Trump touts ‘significant’ Iran ‘present’ linked to Strait of Hormuz as deal talks heat up
Trump says gift arrived Tuesday and was 'very significant,' with negotiations led by Marco Rubio, JD Vance
March 24, 2026
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced Iran wants to "make a deal" with the U.S., noting the country's leadership gave the U.S. a "significant prize" related to the Strait of Hormuz and the flow of oil.
While speaking to reporters in the White House Oval Office, Trump said Iranian leadership sent the gift on Monday, and it arrived on Tuesday.
"They're going to make a deal. They did something [Monday] that was amazing, actually. They gave us a present," Trump said. "The present arrived today, and it was a very big present worth a tremendous amount of money."
Trump said he could not disclose what the gift was, but said it was "oil and gas-related" and was connected to the Strait of Hormuz.
The Iranian regime was previously charging some tankers millions of dollars to pass through the global shipping choke point, according to a report from Iran International.
Trump added the unspecified present was "very significant."
"That meant one thing to me — we're dealing with the right people," Trump said. "… It was a very nice thing they did. … They said they were going to do it, and it happened. And they're the only ones that could have done it."
When asked about control of the Strait of Hormuz, he said the U.S. will "have control of anything we want."
"They can't have certain things," Trump said. "It starts with no nuclear weapons, and they've agreed to that. … They're not going to have enrichment — any of those things. … We are in about the best bargaining position. We're way ahead of schedule."
Negotiations are being headed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance, according to the president.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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Militia Man The foundation for the next stage, which I believe is going to be a managed REER exchange rate adjustment when it's prudent by the gatekeepers is stronger than ever...Everything is on track and we're watching it unfold...Integration is real, it's advancing and there's no stopping it regardless of what's happening in the world.
Jeff Everything is going in the right direction now for the war to come to an end. The war can definitely end by the end of this month. If it does, there's a good chance we could start to see the quick turnaround of Iraq's government formation...We could see the rate change somewhere around the middle of [April]. Things are looking good for us right now...
Bruce [via WiserNow] ...our...top military people are indicating that everything's going to be wrapped up this...week that is related to the conflict in Iran...and in that is also the fact we as currency and zim holders should be wrapped up this...week, which is still in March, and it Is before Easter, which is on April 5.
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