Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Saturday Morning 5-9-26

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Global Energy Order Shifts: Gulf Gas Rigidity and OPEC Fractures Reshape Financial Power

Structural constraints in Gulf energy markets and weakening OPEC cohesion are accelerating changes across global trade, currencies, and economic alliances

The global energy system is entering a more rigid and fragmented phase, where supply constraints, geopolitical tensions, and irreversible infrastructure decisions are redefining financial stability.

OVERVIEW (KEY POINTS)

Major changes are emerging across global energy markets as the Gulf region faces growing structural constraints in gas production, exports, and internal consumption, while cracks deepen inside OPEC itself.

This shift is happening now because the traditional flexibility once underpinning oil and gas markets is disappearing. Infrastructure limitations, geopolitical tensions, and rising domestic demand are creating a more rigid and less adaptable global energy system.

Key players include Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran, Qatar, the United States, and OPEC nations, all navigating a changing environment where energy policy increasingly overlaps with geopolitical and financial strategy.

The broader implication is significant: global energy fragmentation is becoming a major driver of inflation, trade realignment, and monetary instability within the emerging multipolar financial system.

KEY DEVELOPMENTS

1. OPEC’s Internal Balance Faces Growing Pressure

The traditional structure inside OPEC is weakening.

• UAE increasingly pursuing independent energy ambitions

• Saudi Arabia managing OPEC without its strongest spare-capacity partner

• Internal coordination becoming more difficult and fragmented

2. Global Gas Markets Grow More Rigid

Flexibility in LNG supply is shrinking.

• U.S. export expansion constrained by pipeline bottlenecks and domestic demand

• Qatar facing delays tied to infrastructure repairs and supply-chain strain

3. Gulf States Face Structural Energy Constraints

Domestic pressures are reshaping policy.

• Saudi Arabia and Iran consuming most gas production internally

• UAE transitioning toward a regional energy hub model

• Kuwait remaining structurally dependent on LNG imports

4. Hormuz and Regional Tensions Deepen Market Anxiety

Geopolitical risks remain central.

• Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue impacting global energy confidence

• Gulf coordination increasingly tied to security and shipping stability

5. Energy Infrastructure Decisions Become Permanent

The system is locking into long-term pathways.

• LNG terminals, pipelines, and hydrogen projects creating irreversible commitments

• Markets no longer behaving with short-cycle flexibility

WHY IT MATTERS

This development matters because energy markets sit at the center of the global financial system. When supply flexibility disappears, inflation risks become harder to control and more persistent.

The emerging rigidity in gas and oil infrastructure also reduces the ability of markets to absorb shocks quickly, increasing the likelihood of longer-lasting economic disruptions.

For policymakers, the combination of energy fragmentation and geopolitical tension complicates monetary policy, trade planning, and economic forecasting.

At the system level, this signals a transition from a highly globalized energy market toward a more regionalized and strategically controlled framework.

WHY IT MATTERS TO FOREIGN CURRENCY HOLDERS

• Energy-importing currencies face greater inflation pressure

• Commodity-linked currencies may gain strategic importance

• Exchange rate volatility likely to increase during supply disruptions

• Gold and energy-backed trade settlements may continue expanding

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GLOBAL RESET

• Pillar 1: Energy Fragmentation Reshapes Global Trade

Regional energy blocs are becoming more important as countries seek secure supply chains and reduced exposure to geopolitical shocks.

• Pillar 2: Multipolar Financial Architecture Expands

As energy alliances evolve, nations are increasingly building parallel systems for trade, reserves, and settlement outside traditional Western dominance.

CONCLUSION

The global energy system is no longer operating with the flexibility that defined previous decades.

Instead, infrastructure rigidity, geopolitical competition, and strategic resource control are creating a more constrained and fragmented environment with direct consequences for global finance.

The shift now underway is larger than oil or gas markets alone—it reflects a broader transformation in how economic power is organized and projected worldwide.

When energy systems lose flexibility, the global financial system becomes far more vulnerable to structural change.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Modern Diplomacy — "Rigid Margins, Rising Pressures: The New Gulf Gas Order"

• Why OPEC’s Foundational Conditions No Longer Hold for the UAE

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Saturday Morning 5-9-26

Iraq Is The Second Largest Importer Of Jordanian Industries, With A Value Of 309 Million Dinars.

Money and Business   Economy News – Baghdad   Iraq came in second place as the most prominent countries importing Jordanian industrial exports during the first third of 2026.

Data showed that the Chamber’s total exports amounted to approximately 2.476 billion dinars during the period mentioned, achieving a growth rate of 9.2% compared to the same period in 2025.

India came in first place as the largest importer of Jordanian exports with a value of 336 million dinars, while Iraq came in second with a value of 309 million dinars, recording a growth rate of 1.6% compared to last year.

The United States came in third with a value of 288 million dinars, despite a decline of 28%, followed by Saudi Arabia in fourth place with a value of 284 million dinars and a growth rate of 3.8%. https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=68851

Significant Progress Has Been Made In The Nasiriyah International Airport Project; The Main Runway Is Now 100% Complete.

Money and Business   Economy News – Baghdad   The Nasiriyah International Airport project is witnessing remarkable progress in most work sites, with many sections reaching near-final completion rates, within the stages of implementing the airport's infrastructure and services.

The representative of the Resident Engineer’s Department, Engineer Hadi Nayef, told the official agency that “the Nasiriyah Airport project consists of three main sections. The first includes external roads with a length of 25 kilometers, the second includes service buildings for passengers and infrastructure with a number of 26 buildings, while the third section includes the main runway with a length of 3400 meters with the taxiway.”

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He added that "the main runway has been fully completed at 100% in terms of paving, lighting and inspection works," explaining that "the arrivals building has an area of ​​22,000 square meters and includes modern systems, including a cooling system and an early fire detection system, in addition to AI-powered cameras capable of detecting fires and forgotten bags and directing the concerned authorities to their locations."

He pointed out that "the infrastructure works have reached a completion rate of 98% and include rain, sewage, lighting and electricity networks," noting that "work is continuing on the implementation of internal roads linking the buildings with a length of up to 5.5 kilometers according to the highest approved technical specifications."

For her part, the representative of the Quality Department, Engineer Malath Malik, explained that "the Quality Department is responsible for preparing daily reports on site inspection work in coordination with the consulting firm, as well as monitoring the materials entering the project."

She emphasized that "the materials used are subject to a series of internationally approved tests in two stages, starting with test reports issued by the manufacturers, and then, after entering Iraq, they are subject to inspections and tests under the supervision of the consulting body before approval for their use on site." https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=68843

Iraq Will Export 600,000 Tons Of Dates During 2025

Money and Business   Economy News – Baghdad    The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed on Friday that date exports exceeded 600,000 tons in 2025.    The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Mahdi Suhr Al-Jubouri, said that “the palm and date sector in Iraq is one of the important agricultural sectors economically, due to its competitive advantages in global markets,” noting that “the Zahdi variety is the most abundant in production and has the highest quantities of dates exported abroad, in addition to other varieties of dates, which exceed 600 varieties of dates locally.”

 He added that "the Zahdi variety is the first variety for many date processing industries in Iraq, such as the production of date syrup, sweets and date paste, which constitute added economic value," indicating that "the palm and date sector in Iraq has witnessed great interest from the Ministry of Agriculture and other sectoral bodies, especially after the introduction of tissue culture techniques, and also the continuation of ground and aerial control to combat Dubas insects and the red weevil."

Sahar continued, “As a result of this interest and expansion in orchard cultivation using modern irrigation and drip irrigation methods, which resulted in an increase in the number of palm trees to more than 22 million, exports in 2025 rose to 600,000 tons of dates, in addition to the export of more than 100,000 tons of date paste, which together provide hard currency for the country and an internal source for orchard owners.” https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=68836

Baghdad Municipality: Al-Hussein Bridge Will Be Completed Within 375 Days And To High Standards.

Money and Business  Economy News – Baghdad     The Baghdad Municipality announced on Friday the commencement of construction work on the Al-Hussein neighborhood overpass, aimed at addressing traffic congestion. It confirmed that the overpass will be completed within 375 days and to high standards.

Baghdad Municipality spokesman Uday Al-Jundail said that "the executive work for the construction of the Al-Hussein neighborhood overpass has begun as part of the Baghdad Municipality's plans to address traffic congestion and alleviate bottlenecks in vital areas of the capital, including important intersections on the Salah Al-Din Expressway," indicating that "the project will contribute significantly to ending traffic jams and achieving high traffic flow after its completion."

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He added that "the project's implementation period is 375 days, with the possibility of completing it before the specified period according to the work rates, the planned program, and sound specifications."

He pointed out that "the implementing company is one of the reputable local companies, and has similar projects in a number of governorates," stressing that "the work is proceeding according to the plans set to complete the project as quickly as required."https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=68811

Iraq Under Pressure In The Strait Of Hormuz: Huge Oil Losses And Unprecedented Discounts To Save Exports

Economy News – Baghdad   Iraq is facing one of the most serious economic challenges in its modern history since the outbreak of the regional war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the maritime outlet through which the vast majority of its oil exports pass.

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The country, whose economy depends almost entirely on oil revenues, has found itself facing a sharp decline in exports, prompting SOMO (State Oil Marketing Organization) to adopt an exceptional pricing policy that includes significant discounts to attract buyers and encourage the continued flow of Iraqi oil to global markets.

Gulf Exports Collapse

According to data reported by Bloomberg, Iraqi oil sales have fallen by more than 80% in the past two months, as many tankers have been unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which has become a high-risk area due to military escalation.

In a clear indication of the scale of the crisis, only two tankers loaded oil from the port of Basra during April, compared to 12 tankers in March, even though the port has an operational capacity of about 80 tankers per month under normal circumstances.

Iraqi oil exports also fell in March by about 97% compared to the previous month, averaging only 99,000 barrels per day, according to ship tracking data.

Standard Discounts To Attract Buyers

In an attempt to reduce the effects of the crisis, SOMO introduced unprecedented price reductions on Basra Medium crude, reaching $33.40 per barrel during the first ten days of May 2026, before dropping to $26 for the rest of the month, while the discount on Basra Heavy crude reached about $30 per barrel.

The company bases its pricing of Basra Medium crude on the average prices of Dubai and Oman crudes for shipments to Asia, and on Argus high-sulfur crude for shipments to the Americas.

Last April, Iraq raised the official selling price of Basra Medium crude to Asia to a premium of $17.30 above the average price of Oman and Dubai crudes, compared to a premium of only $0.30 in the previous April. It also set a premium of $10.30 above Argus crude for shipments to the Americas.

“The Port Is Up For Sale”: A Mechanism To Overcome Risks

SOMO General Manager Ali Nizar Al-Shatri explained that the company resorted to adopting the “port-off sale” method, meaning that the company’s responsibility ends as soon as the oil is loaded onto the tanker, while the buyer bears the costs of maritime transport, insurance and transit risks.

Al-Shatri confirmed that “SOMO” did not actually change the officially announced price premiums, but the difference in the method of sale and the discounting of transportation and insurance costs is what gives buyers the possibility of obtaining oil at lower prices.

He explained that this method is currently limited to Basra oil due to the risks of sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, while Kirkuk crude maintains its price premium because it is exported via the Turkish port of Ceyhan on the Mediterranean Sea, far from the maritime threats in the Gulf.

Billions Of Dollars In Losses

Energy expert Kovand Sherwani described the repercussions of the crisis as a “huge economic blow,” stressing that Iraq has lost daily exports estimated at about 3.3 million barrels of crude oil, which used to generate revenues of no less than $260 million per day.

Shirwani told Al-Eqtisad News that the total revenue losses during one month may approach $7 billion, with the possibility of the figure rising as a result of the rise in global oil prices following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

He explained that the discounts offered by SOMO aim to encourage companies and traders to buy Iraqi oil and bear the risks of transportation, adding that some companies that have good relations with the Iranian side may be able to pass through the oil shipments and make large profits from the price differences.

He pointed out that Iraq faces a structural problem in the absence of a large national fleet of oil tankers, as the majority of exports depended on chartered tankers or direct sales in Iraqi ports.

Limited Alternatives And Narrow Options

Although Iraq continues to export some of its oil via the pipeline to Türkiye, the quantities remain limited compared to the usual export capacity via the Gulf.

Shirwani explained that the Ceyhan port pipeline currently transports only about 250,000 barrels per day, which is equivalent to about 7% of Iraq’s previous total exports.

Observers confirm that Iraq currently lacks genuine strategic alternatives to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, making it one of the countries most affected by any security disturbance in the Gulf.

Discounts Are Not A Global First

For his part, economist Nabil Al-Marsoumi explained that the current price reductions are temporary measures pertaining to May 2026, and aim to maintain a minimum flow of oil exports.

Al-Marsoumi pointed out that the policy of discounts is not new in global energy markets, as Iran, Russia and Venezuela have previously used it to mitigate the impact of sanctions or restrictions that have hindered their oil from reaching global markets.

He added that Iraq was forced to offer discounts of up to $33.4 per barrel on Basra Medium crude to buyers with long-term contracts, especially those using tankers that have to cross the Strait of Hormuz, in order to offset the high transport and insurance risks.

A Crisis That Reveals The Fragility Of The Export Structure

The current crisis reveals the extent of Iraq’s almost complete dependence on a single sea outlet for oil exports, in the absence of an alternative network of pipelines or a national maritime transport fleet.

Experts believe that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could put unprecedented pressure on Iraqi finances, especially given the general budget's heavy reliance on oil revenues.

While SOMO is trying to maintain the presence of Iraqi oil in global markets through discounts and trade facilities, the future of exports remains dependent on developments in the security situation in the Gulf, and the extent to which Baghdad can find alternative export outlets that reduce its vulnerability to the Strait of Hormuz.

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Battle of the Coral Sea May 4-8, 1942

Battle of the Coral Sea May 4-8, 1942

Jenny Ashcraft May 4, 2026

In May 1942, the Coral Sea north of Australia became the stage for a new type of warfare. For the first time in history, two navies clashed in a major fleet action where the participating ships never saw or fired upon each other. Instead, the battle was fought entirely in the clouds with all offensive action carried out by carrier-based aircraft. 

Following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy’s advance in the Pacific seemed unstoppable. They achieved sweeping victories across the Pacific, seizing territory until they controlled most of the western Pacific basin. The offensive threatened Australia and Allied supply lines. To defend their position in the South Pacific, the Japanese set their sights on Port Moresby, New Guinea, and Tulagi, in the Solomon Islands.

American codebreakers, however, intercepted their plans, and the Navy sent two carrier task forces, centered on the USS Lexington and the USS Yorktown. They were joined by a combined Australian/American cruiser force.

On May 3 – 4, Japan successfully invaded Tulagi, but a surprise attack by the Yorktown inflicted damage to several Japanese warships. Over the next two days, both fleets searched for each other in the vast expanse of the Coral Sea.

The battle began in earnest on May 7 when American pilots spotted and sank the Japanese carrier Shoho. The Japanese spotted and attacked the USS Sims and the USS Neosho. The following day, May 8, American planes swarmed the Shokaku, leaving it severely damaged.

Japanese dive bombers and torpedo planes eventually zeroed in on the American fleet, launching a devastating aerial assault. While the USS Yorktown sustained a direct hit, her crew kept her operational. The USS Lexington fared far worse. Though she initially survived the strikes, a series of catastrophic internal explosions rocked the ship. Some 2,700 sailors and Marines evacuated the ship before she was scuttled. By the end of the engagement, the human cost was stark: the Allies suffered 543 casualties, while Japanese losses were nearly double, totaling 1,074.

An explosion on board USS Lexington blows an aircraft over her side, May 8, 1942.

In 2018, a research team located the Lexington roughly two miles below the surface of the Coral Sea.  

Ultimately, the Battle of the Coral Sea served as a strategic turning point. By checking the Japanese advance, it began the shift from an Allied defensive to an offensive posture. The battle also impacted the upcoming Battle of Midway, because Japan was forced to leave two of its carriers out of the fight.

If you would like to learn more about the Battle of the Coral Sea, search Fold3 today.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBP2OMwxH04

New Clarity Act is Trojan Horse for Dollar as Global Reserve Currency

New Clarity Act is Trojan Horse for Dollar as Global Reserve Currency

Heresy Financial:  5-6-2026

On May 1st, a significant legislative development unfolded in the U.S. Congress: the Clarity Act. This bill, focused on regulating stablecoins and cryptocurrencies, initially drew attention for reportedly banning interest payments on stablecoins.

While some might have anticipated a negative market reaction, the reality was quite different, with companies like Circle even seeing stock surges. This suggests the Clarity Act is more than just another piece of crypto regulation—it’s a deeper strategic maneuver with profound implications for the U.S. dollar and global finance.

To truly understand the Act’s potential, we need to look back at history. The original Bretton Woods agreement, forged after World War II, established the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency, backed by gold. However, by the early 1970s, the U.S. had issued more dollars than its gold reserves, leading to the end of the gold standard in 1971.

To maintain the dollar’s global dominance, the U.S. subsequently partnered with Saudi Arabia in 1974 to create the petrodollar system. This arrangement mandated that oil sales be priced in dollars and encouraged Saudi Arabia to reinvest those dollars into U.S. treasuries, thus ensuring continuous global demand for the dollar.

Fast forward to today, the dollar faces renewed pressures amid significant money supply expansion and inflation. In this new landscape, stablecoins are emerging as a strategic tool.

The Clarity Act’s regulatory framework for stablecoins appears to be shaping them into instruments that, while presented as private entities, could function similarly to central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) under indirect oversight from the Treasury. This approach allows the U.S. government to maintain and potentially extend its influence over global financial flows without the direct public and political resistance that a fully government-issued CBDC might provoke.

The distinction between a traditional digital money system, a CBDC, and regulated stablecoins is crucial. Currently, digital money primarily operates on multiple private ledgers managed by banks, with the Federal Reserve acting as a central clearinghouse.

A CBDC, conversely, would consolidate these into one centralized ledger controlled by the central bank, enabling very precise control over monetary policy. This could involve variable interest rates on holdings, transaction-specific incentives or disincentives, and comprehensive monitoring—features that naturally raise discussions about privacy and economic freedom.

Under the Clarity Act, stablecoins like USDC are anticipated to be allowed to offer “rewards” for activities such as trading or holding duration, differentiating them from traditional interest payments typically offered by banks.

This clever compromise makes stablecoins attractive to users while preserving the banks’ traditional role in passive interest generation. Crucially, increased global adoption of these regulated stablecoins would channel purchasing power into U.S. treasuries. This mechanism could significantly help address the ongoing demand for government debt, especially as yields continue to fluctuate.

Around the world, many nations are exploring or even piloting CBDCs, yet public apprehension remains widespread. In this context, stablecoins regulated under a framework like the Clarity Act offer a more politically palatable alternative. They operate within the existing cryptocurrency ecosystem but under government regulation, creating a powerful mechanism for maintaining dollar hegemony. This allows the U.S. Treasury to subtly yet strategically influence global economic behavior and safeguard the dollar’s prominent position.

In essence, the Clarity Act and the strategic development of regulated stablecoins represent a sophisticated geopolitical and economic strategy. It’s an effort to secure the dollar’s future as the world’s dominant currency in an increasingly digital era.

By combining enhanced regulatory oversight with innovative financial instruments, this approach aims to sustain the dollar’s crucial global role amidst evolving economic realities

TIMECODES

00:00 The Stablecoin Bill Is a Trojan Horse

00:53 This Is a Bretton Woods 3.0 Moment

01:03 How the Dollar Became the World's Money in 1944

02:09 The Run on the Bank That Ended Gold

02:47 The Petrodollar Deal That Saved the Dollar

04:30 Why 50 Years Later We're Repeating History

04:53 What This New Stablecoin Agreement Actually Does

05:17 The Dollar Is Already Digital. You Just Don't See It.

05:50 How Banks Actually Move Money Between Each Other

06:42 What a Central Bank Digital Currency Really Is

07:01 The Dystopia Hidden in "Fine Tuned" Monetary Policy

08:08 Negative Interest on Money You Hold Too Long

08:32 Rewards and Punishments for What You Buy

10:40 The One Thing You Can't Escape About a CBDC

11:23 Why a CBDC Won't Be Implemented All at Once

11:42 Stablecoins Are CBDCs Without the Backlash

12:48 The Compromise: Rewards Tied to Activity, Not Holdings

13:45 Every Government Wants a CBDC. Citizens Don't.

14:25 Why Stablecoins Get the Power Without the Politics

15:42 The Global Funnel Into U.S. Treasuries

16:31 The Treasury Yield Crisis Hidden Behind All of This

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEBV24H0PSY

Economic Fury Targets Iraqi Oil Official, Iran-Backed Terrorist Militias in Iraq

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Economic Fury Targets Iraqi Oil Official, Iran-Backed Terrorist Militias in Iraq

 May 7, 2026   WASHINGTON—

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) increased economic pressure on Iran and its proxy militias in Iraq by designating individuals and businesses exploiting Iraq’s oil sector and undermining the country’s security. 

This action includes Ali Maarij Al-Bahadly,Iraq’s Deputy Minister of Oil, who abuses his position to facilitate the diversion of oil to be sold for the benefit of the Iranian regime and its proxy militias in Iraq.  OFAC is also designating three senior leaders of Iran-aligned terrorist militias Kata’ib Sayyid Al-Shuhada and Asa’ib Ahl Al-Haq. 

The United States will continue to hold these groups and other Iran-aligned terrorist militias in Iraq, such as Kata’ib Hizballah, accountable for their attacks against U.S. personnel and civilians, diplomatic facilities, and businesses across Iraq, which the groups conduct without regard for Iraq’s sovereignty or democratic process.   

“Like a rogue gang, the Iranian regime is pillaging resources that rightfully belong to the Iraqi people,” said Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. “Treasury will not stand idly by as Iran's military exploits Iraqi oil to fund terrorism against the United States and our partners.” 

OFAC is taking today’s actions pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13902, which targets key sectors of Iran’s economy, including Iran’s petroleum sector, and E.O. 13224, as amended, which targets terrorist groups, their supporters, and those who aid acts of terrorism.  Asa’ib Ahl Al-Haq was designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) pursuant to 

E.O. 13224, as amended, and as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) in 2020.  Kata’ib Sayyid Al-Shuhada was designated as an SDGT pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, in 2023 and as an FTO in 2025. 

ECONOMIC FURY Delivers MAXIMUM PRESSURE ON IRAN 

The Treasury Department is maintaining maximum pressure on Iran and targeting the regime’s ability to generate, move, and repatriate funds.  Treasury is aggressively advancing Economic Fury and has disrupted billions in projected oil revenue, taken actions that have led to the freezing of  nearly half a billion dollars in regime-linked cryptocurrency, and cracked down on Tehran’s shadow banking networks. 

Treasury remains ready to take economic action against Iran’s defense industrial base so that Iran cannot reconstitute its production capacity and project power outside its borders.  Treasury is also prepared to take action against any foreign company supporting illicit Iranian commerce, including airlines, and, as necessary, may impose secondary sanctions on foreign financial institutions that facilitate Iran’s activities—including those connected to the People’s Republic of China’s independent “teapot” oil refineries.

Any person or vessel facilitating the illicit trade of oil or other commodities, through covert trade or financial channels, risks exposure to U.S. sanctions. Treasury will vigorously target both traditional sanctions evasion schemes and the exploitation of digital assets while continuing to freeze funds stolen from the Iranian people. 

Through the blockade, the Trump Administration is directly targeting the regime’s primary revenue stream, and any person or vessel facilitating the illicit flow of oil or other products risks exposure to U.S. sanctions. 

CORRUPTION IN IRAQ’S MINISTRY OF OIL

OFAC today designated Iraq’s Deputy Minister of Oil, Ali Maarij Al-Bahadly (Maarij), who has been instrumental in facilitating the diversion of Iraqi oil products to benefit known Iran-affiliated oil smuggler Salim Ahmed Said (Said) as well as Iran-backed terrorist militia Asa’ib Ahl Al-Haq (AAH). 

For years, Maarij has used his official positions—first as the head of the Iraqi parliament’s oil and gas committee, and then within the Iraq Ministry of Oil—to enrich Said, AAH, and by extension, Iran.

OFAC designated Said in June 2025 for running a network of companies selling Iranian oil falsely declared as Iraqi oil to avoid sanctions, including designated VS Oil Terminal FZE (VS Oil).  Integral to this operation was Said’s ability to obtain favored access to Iraqi oil and procure forged documentation from Iraqi government officials, legitimizing illicit oil.  To that end, Said was responsible for bribing complicit officials in the Iraqi government, as well as reportedly installing Maarij in his official position. 

Since 2018, Maarij has held multiple positions in Iraq’s Ministry of Oil, including head of the licensing and contracts office, Deputy Minister, and acting Minister of Oil.  In his official capacities, Maarij enabled Said to illicitly procure oil products by granting exportation rights to Said’s companies.  Maarij authorized trucking several million dollars’ worth of oil per day from the Qayarah oil field to VS Oil in Khor Zubayr for export. VS Oil oversaw the mixing of Iranian oil with Iraqi oil before being shipped to market.  Maarij is also responsible for falsifying documentation on the provenance of oil for Said’s network, enabling it to be smuggled to market disguised as purely Iraqi oil.

Ali Maarij Al-Bahadly is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Salim Ahmed Said.

IRAQI Militia Exploiting ResourcES

Mustafa Hashim Lazim Al-Behadili (Al-Behadili), also known as Sayyid Awn, is a leader and economic official for AAH.  Following the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq in 2011, Al-Behadili played an important role in developing an oil trucking and security unit, allowing AAH to become a dominant actor in the Iraqi metals industry, as well as enabling AAH’s entrance into fuel oil theft, which focused on stolen or subsidized oil. 

Working directly with U.S.-designated AAH senior leader Laith Al-Khazali, Al-Behadili controlled oil smuggling financing and oversaw mineral industry activities for AAH.  In southern Iraq, Al-Behadili managed oil smuggling operations and AAH projects, using businesses, projects, and government contracts as a front for AAH financial activity. 

As part of his activities on behalf of AAH, Al-Behadili was also complicit in dealing directly with Iran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF), a U.S.-designated terrorist organization.  In his capacity as AAH Economic Committee member, Al-Behadili was involved in negotiating contracts to ship oil from Iran and coordinating with the IRGC-QF on shipping AAH’s oil.

Mustafa Hashim Lazim Al-Behadili is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Asa’ib Ahl Al-Haq.

Al-Behadili owns or controls four Iraqi companies that operate in the oil sector—Gulf Energy Oil Services Limited, Gulf General Contracting Limited, Iraq International Energy for the Import and Sale for Petroleum Products Limited, and Gulf Energy for General Transport and Marine Services and Real Estate Consultancy LLC—all of which are being designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Mustafa Hashim Lazim Al-Behadili.

Iran-BACKED TERRORIST MILITIA OFFICIALS

Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) is an Iran-aligned terrorist militia that has planned and executed numerous attacks against U.S. personnel in Iraq and Syria.  Ahmed Khudair Maksus Maksus is the former KSS Deputy Secretary General under U.S.-designated Secretary General Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji. 

Mohammed Issa Kadhim al-Shuwaili (Al-Shuwaili), operating under the alias Abu Maryam, is a senior KSS official.  Since at least 2025, Al-Shuwaili has collaborated directly with Hizballah illicit finance team members, including Ali Qasir, on the purchase and delivery of weapons into Iraq.  Al-Shuwaili also arranged the payment of millions of dollars to Hizballah to facilitate the purchase of weapons, and coordinated logistics related to the transfer and delivery of the weapons with Hizballah associates.

Ahmed Khudair Maksus Maksus is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada.  Mohammed Issa Kadhim al-Shuwaili is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Ali Qasir, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended. 

SANCTIONS IMPLICATIONS

As a result of today’s action, all property and interests in property of the designated or blocked persons described above that are in the United States or in the possession or control of U.S. persons are blocked and must be reported to OFAC.  In addition, any entities that are owned, directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate, 50 percent or more by one or more blocked persons are also blocked.  Unless authorized by OFAC, or exempt, OFAC’s regulations generally prohibit all transactions by U.S. persons or within (or transiting) the United States that involve any property or interests in property of blocked persons. 

Violations of U.S. sanctions may result in the imposition of civil or criminal penalties on U.S. and foreign persons.  OFAC may impose civil penalties for sanctions violations on a strict liability basis.  OFAC’s Economic Sanctions Enforcement Guidelines provide more information regarding OFAC’s enforcement of U.S. economic sanctions. 

In addition, financial institutions and other persons may risk exposure to sanctions for engaging in certain transactions or activities involving designated or otherwise blocked persons.  

The prohibitions include the making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or services by, to, or for the benefit of any designated or blocked person, or the receipt of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or services from any such person. 

Non-U.S. persons are also prohibited from causing or conspiring to cause U.S. persons to wittingly or unwittingly violate U.S. sanctions, as well as engaging in conduct that evades U.S. sanctions.  Individuals located in the U.S. or abroad who provide information about sanctions violations to Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) whistleblower incentive program may be eligible for awards if the information they provide leads to a successful enforcement action that results in monetary penalties exceeding $1,000,000.  FinCEN is currently accepting whistleblower tips.

Furthermore, engaging in certain transactions involving the persons designated today may risk the imposition of secondary sanctions on participating foreign financial institutions.  OFAC can prohibit or impose strict conditions on opening or maintaining, in the United States, a correspondent account or a payable-through account of a foreign financial institution that knowingly conducts or facilitates any significant transaction on behalf of a person who is designated pursuant to the relevant authority.

The power and integrity of OFAC sanctions derive not only from OFAC’s ability to designate and add persons to the SDN List, but also from its willingness to remove persons from the SDN List consistent with the law.  The ultimate goal of sanctions is not to punish, but to bring about a positive change in behavior. 

https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0492

Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Thursday Night 5-7-26

Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Thursday Night 5-7-26 

Transcribed By WiserNow Emailed To Recaps   (INTEL ONLY)

Welcome everybody to the big call tonight. I'm glad everybody's still hanging around and coming back, we have some good information to give you tonight as always, but this could be good. I'm excited about it and happy National Day of Prayer to everybody .

Thank you, Bob. Do we have a time hack? By the way, if you're still with me, Bob, we have a time hack. 10:23 - Yeah,  I think we can wrap this up in seven minutes.

I'll see. Now, remember Tuesday night, we went two minutes shy of two hours long, a long call.  I had a long segment. I didn't think I was going to be that long, but I did. I gave you guys a lot of different types of Intel. We already talked about med beds tonight earlier, so scroll back and listen to what we said about med beds.

But here's the thing, what we’re getting -  four or five different, unrelated sources is I'm just going to cut to it. We're getting very good information about notifications. Could be over the weekend. I'm going to DQ Saturday. I'm going to DQ Friday instead of Friday, Saturday. It could be Saturday, it will not, as far as I can tell, be on Sunday, which is Mother's Day, but it's possible we would get notified with the toll free number in our emails on Saturday.

But what about exchanges? If we wouldn't start on Sunday, would we start Monday or Tuesday? Yes, I'm hearing either of those two days is possible for the start exchanges

All right, let's DQ the weekend. Let's say nothing happened Saturday, nothing will happen Sunday. But what about Monday and Tuesday, which is the 11th 12th?

Could we get notified Monday and start exchanges on Tuesday? The 12th? I think that's very, very likely that that's going to be what it's going to be

Now. What about Iraq? Iraq has a new prime minister, and if I don't butcher his name, it's Ali Al zubaidy, zubaidi, Dubai.

And he, according to what we heard today. Believe President Trump wanted this to happen sooner rather than later, his government, which we're going to include that to mean his cabinet, his council, whatever they're calling, that body that's working with him directly was to be set up today the 7th

We had heard initially it would be Sunday or Monday, and I think President Trump said, whoa, whoa, whoa, let's get this thing done today. I believe it was done today,

When will it be announced?  Oh, announced. Oh, that's different. It probably will be announced over the weekend, Saturday or Sunday. Remember, Sunday is Iraq's first business day, so it could be announced either day, but certainly should be announced by Sunday.

Redemption center screens had only six currencies on the screens yesterday, but they are flashing. But the flashing is slowing down, not so rapidly slowing down, and I have a feeling, the more and more currencies will be added tomorrow, Friday and Saturday, and hopefully by Sunday night, everything's loaded in -  everything's in and Monday would reflect that at the redemption centers.

Because I don't know that anybody's going to go into the redemption centers on Sunday – it’s possible, these guys might, but they have all the pass codes they had to use those just the other day and put in biometric fingerprint to get onto their sites to see, hey, let's see what's going on with the rate. Let's see if we have new rates on the redemption center screens, and that's the latest on those.

So don’t worry the rates are the least of your concerns - rates are going to be excellent.

And I know we've got the Bolivar on there. And I think I told you guys really roughly what that's going to be, obviously, the Iraqi dinar , the Venezuela Bolivar , yes, the Vietnamese dong , and of course, the  Zimbabwe dollar  which we tend to call the Zim  Zimbabwe dollar .

All of those are there, and they'll be more and more added, probably 40 – 41  different currencies on the on the redemption center screens. And you already know to ask if they don't offer it, which they might -- they should offer you, if you're a dinar holder on the Iraqi dinar, they should offer the contract rate, which is going to be extremely good, very high, very high

We've got Iraq's new government installed today.   Probably hear about Sunday. If we hear about it at all, and we're looking for our numbers to come with our emails, possibly Saturday. But my gut, is going to say Monday or Tuesday, and we'll start Tuesday. I mean, one source is very good said the exchanging Tuesday at the latest, Tuesday. Okay,  yes, I like that. I like that definitive a Monday. Tuesday, really big in play for us.

Is there anything else we need to know?  Not Really  I think that is telling us, what we need to know, and we're going to plan to have a call on Tuesday.  We'll see where we stand

Maybe we'll pick up stragglers and give out the toll free number  on the air here  -- we’ll see everybody should have it. Hopefully you have it Monday or Tuesday and give or Tuesday, starting Tuesday.

So I'm going to leave it at that. We  really  covered a lot on the Intel. If you haven't listened to last Tuesday’s call, I think that was full of quite a bit of information. And I think we’re zeroing in on it really getting down to the wire.

A lot of sources, different sources, some of whom we haven't heard from for a while, that are back in the game.

So let's do this. Let's go and thank everybody --  Just have a great weekend. Don't forget your mother. My Mother's Day. Your mother. If you haven't talked to your mother in a while, call your mother. Okay, I'm pretending like it from New York . In case you didn't know, call your mother on Mother's Day. It's the busiest phone day of the year. It's Mother's Day, all right, so let's do this, you guys  Let's go ahead and pray to call out, and we'll look forward to a great weekend, really good weekend.

 Everybody. Have a great night and a great weekend. Wonderful Mother's Day and we'll see you on Tuesday.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Friday Afternoon 5-8-26

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

Global Debt Explosion Accelerates: Investors Begin Shifting Away From U.S. Treasuries

Record global borrowing, rising geopolitical instability, and weakening confidence in sovereign debt markets are increasing pressure on the existing financial system.

As debt approaches unsustainable levels and investors diversify reserves away from traditional assets, concerns are growing over the long-term stability of the global monetary order.

OVERVIEW (KEY POINTS)

Global debt has surged to a record $353 trillion, according to new international financial data released this week. The sharp increase is being driven primarily by the United States and China as governments continue relying heavily on borrowing to sustain growth and manage economic pressures.

At the same time, analysts are observing early signs that international investors are beginning to diversify away from U.S. Treasuries, historically considered the foundation of global financial stability.

The developments come amid growing geopolitical tensions surrounding the Iran conflict, rising energy costs, inflation concerns, and increasing questions about debt sustainability across major economies.

The broader implication is significant: the global financial system is showing signs of structural stress as governments accumulate more debt while investor confidence becomes increasingly fragmented.

KEY DEVELOPMENTS

1. Global Debt Climbs to Historic High

International borrowing accelerated sharply during the first quarter of 2026.

• Global debt reached approximately $353 trillion

• Debt-to-GDP ratios remain near 305% of global economic output

The Institute of International Finance warned that current borrowing trends are becoming increasingly difficult to sustain long term.

2. Investors Begin Diversifying Away From U.S. Treasuries

Analysts are detecting changes in reserve behavior.

• Demand for Japanese and European government bonds is increasing

• International appetite for U.S. Treasuries has shown signs of weakening

While there is no immediate crisis in Treasury markets, concerns about America’s long-term debt trajectory continue to grow.

3. Iran Conflict Adds Pressure to Financial Markets

The Middle East conflict is intensifying global instability.

• Oil prices remain elevated near or above $100 per barrel

• Shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue affecting energy markets

Higher energy costs are contributing to inflation fears and slowing economic growth forecasts globally.

4. IMF Warns of More Severe Economic Risks Ahead

The International Monetary Fund has issued increasingly serious warnings.

• IMF officials cautioned that prolonged conflict could trigger slower global growth and higher inflation

• Severe scenarios include risks of recession-level conditions and sustained commodity shortages

Policymakers are now facing pressure to manage inflation without causing broader economic contraction.

5. Central Banks Continue Strategic Reserve Shifts

Reserve diversification trends are accelerating globally.

• Central banks continue increasing exposure to gold and non-dollar assets

• Emerging economies are seeking greater financial independence from Western systems

These shifts reflect growing concern about the long-term reliability of debt-heavy reserve structures.

WHY IT MATTERS

The combination of rising debt, geopolitical instability, and weakening confidence in sovereign debt markets creates a dangerous environment for the global economy.

For decades, the financial system relied heavily on the assumption that U.S. Treasury markets represented the safest and most liquid assets in the world. Early signs of diversification away from those markets represent a potentially important structural shift.

At the same time, higher energy costs and persistent inflation are limiting the ability of central banks to stabilize growth without increasing borrowing even further.

The result is a system facing pressure from multiple directions simultaneously: debt expansion, inflation, geopolitical fragmentation, and reserve diversification.

WHY IT MATTERS TO FOREIGN CURRENCY HOLDERS

• Currency volatility may increase as reserve flows diversify

• Inflation pressures continue eroding purchasing power globally

• Higher debt levels may weaken long-term confidence in fiat currencies

• Gold and commodity-backed assets are attracting greater institutional interest

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GLOBAL RESET

• Pillar 1: Sovereign Debt Sustainability Crisis

Record borrowing levels are increasing concerns that major economies may eventually face limits to debt-driven growth models.

• Pillar 2: Gradual Shift Away From Dollar-Centric Finance

Diversification away from U.S. Treasuries and increased reserve allocation toward alternative assets reflect the slow emergence of a more multipolar financial system.

CONCLUSION

The rapid rise in global debt is no longer being viewed as a temporary post-crisis condition. Instead, it is increasingly becoming a defining feature of the modern financial system.

As borrowing accelerates and geopolitical tensions disrupt trade and energy markets, investors and governments are beginning to reassess long-standing assumptions about reserve safety and economic stability.

Although the U.S. dollar and Treasury markets remain dominant today, the early signs of diversification suggest that confidence in the existing system is no longer absolute.

The global financial reset may not arrive through one dramatic event, but through a steady erosion of trust in the structures that once anchored the world economy.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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SOURCES

• Reuters — "Global Debt Hits Record of Near $353 Trillion, With Signs of Move Away From U.S."

• Reuters — "IMF Chief Georgieva Warns of Much Worse Outcome if Middle East War Drags Into 2027"

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Iraq News Posted by Tishwash at TNT 5-8-2026

TNT:

Tishwash:  Al-Zaydi presents the ministerial program to the Speaker of Parliament

 Prime Minister-designate Ali Faleh al-Zaidi presented the new government’s ministerial program to Speaker of Parliament Hebat Hamad al-Halbousi on Thursday (May 7, 2026), while both sides stressed the importance of cooperation to complete the process of granting confidence to the government.

The media office of the Prime Minister stated in a statement received by "Baghdad Today" that "Prime Minister-designate Ali Falih al-Zaidi presented the ministerial program of the new government to the Speaker of Parliament, Hebat Hamad al-Halbousi, during a meeting that brought them together today, Thursday."

The statement added that "the ministerial program will be circulated to members of the House of Representatives for them to study and review its details, and the names of the government formation will be submitted at a later time."

According to the statement, both sides emphasized "the importance of joint cooperation and coordination to proceed with completing the entitlement to grant confidence to the government and its ministerial program as the basic pillar upon which the government builds its work and duties, based on constitutional and legal contexts."  link

Tishwash:  The government's features are taking shape, and the program is now in the hands of Parliament.

 As the political scene approaches a crucial moment, dialogues between political blocs are accelerating to finalize the formation of the new government, amid growing expectations that the cabinet will be announced and voted on next Monday, according to political data circulating within parliament.

These developments come amid advanced political understandings between the main parties, which have given the prime minister-designate ample room to choose his ministerial team, in parallel with the continuation of talks on the distribution of portfolios and the establishment of political entitlements for the various components, which makes the birth of the government dependent on precise agreements that have not yet been definitively settled.

In a related context, parliamentary data indicates that the government program has reached, or is about to reach, the House of Representatives, in preparation for its discussion and approval within the constitutional process related to passing the cabinet.

As the decision nears, the political debate is shifting towards the nature of the government program rather than the names, as a number of MPs are demanding a move away from quotas and the adoption of standards of competence, integrity and transparency in the selection of ministers, while enhancing transparency by publishing their biographies to the public.

In this context, MPs confirm that the features of the government have begun to gradually take shape, despite the continued disagreements over some portfolios and the mechanisms for distribution among the blocs.

Political.

Parliamentary initiatives have also emerged concerning the regulation of the relationship between the executive position and electoral entitlement, through a proposal that obliges ministers not to run in the upcoming elections, and prevents their first-degree relatives from running, in addition to including holders of special grades and undersecretaries of ministries, with the aim of limiting the exploitation of government influence in election campaigns, with the intention of including this in the election law later.

In parallel, interest in the security file is escalating as one of the top priorities of the next government, with calls for a comprehensive reform of the security and military system and an update of the combat doctrine in line with regional and international changes.   link

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Tishwash:  Saturday is the deadline for finalizing the cabinet... The Wisdom Movement reveals details of the new government structure

Fahd al-Jubouri, a leader in the Wisdom Movement, revealed what he described as the "zero hour" for resolving the issue of the ministerial cabinet, stressing that next Saturday will be the decisive date for the final vote on the new government formation within the House of Representatives.

Al-Jubouri told Zaqoura News Agency in a special statement that the political understandings between the forces participating in forming the government have reached advanced and positive stages, despite the continuation of some differences that previously brought the dialogues back to "square one".

He explained that "the general atmosphere of the talks is positive, and there are strong indications that the government will be announced and the cabinet finalized next Saturday," noting that the political dialogues have witnessed remarkable progress in recent days after intensive rounds of meetings between the various parties.

Regarding the news circulating about American interference in the selection of ministerial figures, Al-Jubouri described that information as "exaggerated and inaccurate," stressing that "the American position was limited to conveying a message before the selection of the designated prime minister, which included not dealing with a government that includes factions, without directly interfering in the naming of ministers or imposing specific figures."

Al-Jubouri indicated that the new government structure will include the creation of three positions for deputy prime ministers instead of four, after the prime minister objected to one of the candidates for the fourth position, explaining that the distribution of positions will take place according to specialized files that include economic and service affairs and the energy sector.

He explained that the move towards creating the position of Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs came to address the confusion that the Ministerial Council for the Economy witnessed during the past period, as a result of the Foreign Minister being preoccupied with his international duties, which was reflected in the regularity of the periodic economic meetings.

Al-Jubouri concluded by emphasizing that the selection of the Vice Presidents and Deputy Prime Ministers will be based on a political and administrative vision aimed at ensuring that the state treasury is not burdened with additional financial obligations, noting that this approach has been agreed upon during recent official meetings.  link

Tishwash:  Al-Khafaji reveals behind-the-scenes details of the Al-Zidi government with Al-Hajj: MPs will be prevented from performing Hajj until the vote, and salaries will be in jeopardy!

 MP Hassan Al-Khafaji revealed the behind-the-scenes details of the ongoing negotiations to form Ali Al-Zidi’s government, stressing that the heads of the political blocs informed the MPs of the need not to go to perform the Hajj rituals before the end of the session to vote on the anticipated government.

Al-Khafaji said during his interview with journalist Hossam Al-Hajj that “the last plane carrying pilgrims will take off from Baghdad Airport carrying 183 MPs after the end of the voting session,” indicating that the session to grant confidence to Al-Zidi’s government will be held on Sunday or Monday next week.

He added that the current Minister of Labor, Ahmed Al-Asadi, will retain his ministerial portfolio, while the Reconstruction and Development Coalition seeks to obtain the Ministry of Electricity “to contribute to ending the suffering of citizens with the energy crisis.”

Al-Khafaji indicated that the Ministry of Oil file was “resolved” in favor of the Sudanese coalition, along with four other ministries, noting that there were objections within the negotiations regarding the inclusion of bodies within the negotiating points, saying that “some are upset and do not want the bodies to be included within the points.”

He explained that the selection of Al-Zidi “pleased” many political forces because he is an “economic man,” revealing that the Prime Minister-designate asked the coordination framework to choose the Ministers of Finance and Interior.

Regarding the position of Deputy Prime Minister, Al-Khafaji confirmed that the position “cost Asa’ib 15 points,” indicating that there is an opinion within the coordination framework that rejects keeping the positions of Deputy Prime Ministers because of the financial and administrative burdens they represent.

He explained that the Sudanese coalition was heading towards the opposition option, but the appointment of Al-Zaidi changed the course towards “absolute support” for the new government, adding that the merchants expressed their satisfaction with the appointment of Al-Zaidi because he “will spare Iraq from wars and keep it away from problems.”

Al-Khafaji also touched on the issue of foreign relations, stressing that “the Americans have a problem with the Popular Mobilization Forces,” and predicting that the leaders of the factions would refrain from direct participation in the next government.

In the economic file, Al-Khafaji called for closing the “dollar cycle” and reducing dependence on a single export outlet, describing this as a “disaster,” noting that Iraq imports agricultural crops from Turkey worth up to $25 million.

Al-Khafaji concluded his remarks with an economic warning, saying: “I don’t want to cause the people anxiety, but if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, we will face difficulty in paying salaries.” ink

Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Mr. Cottrell 05/08/2026

Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Mr. Cottrell 05/08/2026

Some brief RV 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: Is this our weekend Mark?

MZ: The chatter is deafening. I could be wrong…..but, I think we will already be paid by Memorial day weekend.

MZ: I want everyone to stay grounded. Regarding Bond Rumors….I have had a lot of bond contacts come forward and say  they have done all their paperwork and transfers are initiated. The one thing they have been very clear on is receiving the money will take longer.

MZ: One of them did a deal in Europe but lives in the US…and they were not allowed to be paid. . Many of them say they are doing deals in their native countries…the country they are legally domiciled to and are a citizen of. They are saying they have to be paid in the country you live in…and those funds will be paid next week.

MZ: Nobody is giving specifics on the price they are being paid. That is one of the biggest violations against any non-disclosure agreements.

MZ: If they are correct…….money is moving. And it should continue to move over the next 7 days and somewhere around the 15th then 4a…the groups that people have already been through the KYC background checks and turned in their currency will release. And all of us should go to the bank about the same time.

MZ: We may be a day or two behind because we have to set appointments and get to the redeeming banks/redemption centers.

MZ: Redeeming banks/redemption centers have trained personnel and will give you credit for currency right then and there. They will not have to send it off to have it vetted.

Member: Jim Rickerds also said Mat 15th is the date to watch.

MZ: I wonder if we will also be getting the new system then? That would be great.

MZ: Everyone just needs to try to stay calm.

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News, Rumors and Opinions Friday 5-8-2026

KTFA:

Clare: A leader in reconstruction and development: Al-Zidi enjoys a margin of freedom in choosing his ministers, and an agreement to pass the government is imminent.

5/7/2026

A leader in the Reconstruction and Development Alliance confirmed that Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zidi enjoys a large margin of freedom in forming his government, in light of the remarkable flexibility shown by the political forces.

He explained that Al-Zaydi asked the blocs to grant him the authority to choose the Ministers of Finance and Interior away from the quota system, in a move that reflects a trend towards strengthening the independence of government decision-making.

He added that the distribution of ministries will remain subject to a points system during the negotiations, ensuring that each bloc receives its electoral entitlement, without this conflicting with Al-Zaydi’s efforts to choose a team capable of facing the challenges.  LINK

Clare:  The Ministry of Oil announces an oil discovery in Najaf within the "Al-Qarnayn" exploration area with reserves of 8.8 billion barrels.

5/7/2026

The Iraqi Ministry of Oil announced a new oil discovery within the “Qarnayn” exploration block, with reserves estimated at about 8.8 billion barrels, in a move that supports Iraq’s plans to increase its oil production capacity in the coming years.

The announcement came during Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul Ghani’s reception of a delegation from the Chinese company Zhenhua, where the two sides discussed developments in the work in the “Al-Qarnayn” exploration block, in addition to the East Baghdad South field.

Abdul-Ghani confirmed that the discovery was made within the Al-Qarnayn block, which was awarded to the Chinese company as part of the fifth supplementary and sixth licensing rounds in 2024.

He stressed the importance of accelerating work to complete oil projects and maximize the utilization of associated gas, thus ensuring the sustainability of crude oil production. He added that the Al-Qarnayn block is the first exploration block to record an oil discovery within the blocks offered in the fifth supplementary and sixth licensing rounds, reflecting the significant potential of undeveloped areas in Iraq, particularly border regions.   LINK

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Clare:  Iraq between international oversight and the dollar… a banking system under pressure from “stricter compliance”

Independent/-

At a time when questions are mounting about the future flow of dollars into Iraq, banking officials confirm that the Iraqi financial system has entered a phase of “strict international oversight” that has redrawn the mechanism for managing foreign transfers and directly affected the movement of the money market.

According to officials at the Central Bank who confirmed to Al-Mustaqilla on Thursday, modern regulatory procedures and coordination with international financial and security bodies have led to tighter control over transfer routes and reduced the margin of movement outside official channels, within the framework of what is described as a global war on “phantom trade” and the financing of illegal activities.

But these transformations, according to economic analyses, did not come without an internal cost, as observers point out that the tightening of financial compliance was accompanied by clear pressure on dollar liquidity within the local market, and fluctuations in monetary stability, amid increasing reliance on electronic platforms for passing external transfers.

 Banking sources confirm that the new auditing systems, supported by data analysis and artificial intelligence technologies , are now able to track financial movements with high accuracy, including commercial invoices and import-related transactions, which some have considered a “complete re-engineering” of the dollar market in Iraq.

In contrast, experts believe that this shift reflects Iraq’s transition from an economy dependent on direct liquidity to an economy subject to indirect external control, through international compliance networks that control the flow of dollars before they reach the local market.

These developments come amid growing controversy over the halt or slowdown of some foreign currency shipments and the increasing reliance on digital channels, which has opened the door to questions about the future of monetary stability and the limits of financial sovereignty in managing the dollar issue.

Between tightening international oversight and local market pressure, the Iraqi banking sector remains at the heart of a delicate equation that combines financial reform on one hand, and economic and political challenges on the other.  LINK

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Jeff: Historically Iraq has always been slightly above Kuwait.  Today Kuwait's about $3.25...What brought the value of the currency down was sanctions.  What happens when you take those sanctions off?   If it reinstates wouldn't that put it around the $3.22 which is where it devalued in 2003?

Reset Intelligence   The Gazette is Iraq's mandatory channel for legal force. Laws, regulations and presidential decrees take effect on the date they are published, not before.  Until a rate change appears in the Gazette, it is not law.

Stephen  What is going to happen the moment the Iraqi dinar revalues, when you wake up that morning? ...Iraq is 7 or 8 hours ahead of us...I've always had a feeling it's probably going to revalue in the middle of the night and we're going to wake up that morning and we're going to know that our lives are essentially changed forever.  So start putting yourself in a position of planning ahead.  Start having those thoughts in your head - What am I going to do when that day comes?  Because I believe that day is a lot closer than many of us think.

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