Monday AM Iraq News Posted by Tishwash at TNT 6-29-2026

TNT:

Tishwash:A high-ranking source: Several individuals accused in corruption cases were arrested based on Al-Jumaili's confessions.

A high-level source reported on Sunday that a number of suspects in corruption cases have been arrested, based on confessions made by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil, Adnan al-Jumaili.

The source told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that “a number of individuals accused in corruption cases were arrested based on confessions made by the Deputy Minister of Oil, Adnan al-Jumaili,” noting that “the arrests included members of parliament whose immunity had been lifted and officials whose names appeared in those confessions.”

The source added that “Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zubaidi will not hesitate to pursue those involved in corruption and the misappropriation of state funds.”  link

Tishwash:  From Baghdad to Ankara: Money laundering networks for corrupt officials in Iraq exposed

A Syrian source revealed on Sunday the existence of money smuggling networks operating between Iraq, Syria, and Turkey.

The source told the Information Agency: "There is a money smuggling network managed by Syrian figures. Smuggled funds are transferred to certain Iraqi political figures accused of corruption, including individuals close to Sarmad al-Khanjar, son of the head of the Sovereignty Alliance, and Mohammed al-Halbousi, head of the Progress Party, as well as other figures associated with Muthanna al-Samarrai."

The source added that "Syrian figures close to Turkish-backed factions, such as the former Hamza Division (which was later integrated into the 76th Division, a unit of the de facto government's Ministry of Defense), are also involved." The source explained that "this division oversees the smuggling of funds from Iraq to Syria, and then their transfer to Turkey."

He confirmed that "the mastermind behind this network is a Syrian man residing in the Aleppo countryside and close to Turkey, named Abdul Rahman al-Mawali," explaining that "this network works to smuggle millions of dollars for corrupt figures linked to corruption cases in Iraq, depositing them in Turkish banks under the names of Syrians."  link

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Tishwash:  Government advisor: Recovering looted funds enhances the climate of trust and transparency.

The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed on Sunday that recovering public funds looted due to corruption enhances the climate of trust and transparency.

Saleh said in a press statement that “recovering public funds that have left the economic cycle due to corruption or misappropriation of public funds is not only important in terms of its direct financial value, but also reflects a clear governmental will to combat corruption and restore the rights of the state, which enhances the confidence of citizens and investors in national institutions.”

Recovering stolen funds

He added that “the recovered funds contribute to easing the pressures on the general budget and reducing the need for borrowing, as well as providing additional resources that can be directed towards developing infrastructure and the health, education, housing and basic services sectors.”

He pointed out that “returning these funds to the official cycle of the national economy stimulates economic activity and supports government investment spending, especially if they are employed in productive and developmental projects capable of creating job opportunities and stimulating sustainable growth.”

Saleh explained that “the state’s success in pursuing and recovering looted funds sends reassuring messages to the local and international business community, enhances the climate of trust and transparency, and encourages attracting more investments.”

He explained that “integrating these funds into national development plans and Iraq’s Vision 2050 makes them an effective tool to support economic reform and achieve sustainable development goals.”  link

Tishwash:  Calls for a mutually beneficial economic partnership with Washington

 In light of what the Prime Minister has put forward regarding moving towards economic cooperation with the United States of America, economic experts explained that Iraq seeks to invest in the Strategic Framework Agreement with the United States to reduce total dependence on oil revenues, as the visit of the Prime Minister, Ali al-Zaidi, to Washington falls within the efforts to strengthen economic relations and transform them “from military to economic partnership.”

 The necessity of partnership

In this regard, international economic expert Dr. Nabil Al-Abadi explained that the economic partnership with America must be economically viable and stem from genuine integration between the two countries, as Iraq possesses the resources and the United States possesses the technology. 

Capital and expertise.

Al-Abadi added, in an interview with Al-Sabah, that Iraq, which suffers from a fragile rentier economy and structural inflation, therefore partnership is not a strategic option but a necessity for restructuring it, provided that we read it with the logic of mutual gain and not dependency, pointing out that the benefits are not in loans, but in technology transfer, as America has an energy revolution (associated and shale gas) and water management and smart agriculture technologies, and Iraq needs a technical partnership, not a financial one, that moves it from importing technology to localizing it. Likewise, restructuring the Iraqi banking sector according to FATF standards should not be seen as guardianship, but as a gateway to integration into the global financial system, which will attract non-oil investments.

Partnership pillars

He believed that the partnership should be based on three pillars. The first is that there should be no contract without a binding timetable for completion, and no project without an Iraqi employment rate of no less than 60%. The second pillar is oil for expertise, not oil for debt, meaning we do not accept loans that drain liquidity, but rather partnerships in the field of renewable energy and infrastructure in exchange for facilities for American companies, to balance the trade balance. He added that the third and final pillar is that there should be no signing of comprehensive agreements in haste, but rather the partnership should be sectoral (energy, health, education) and decomposable, so that we are not held hostage to a single file.

The international economist warned against treating this partnership as a "political project," explaining that if the "Deal of the Century" remains merely a declaration of intent, we will lose a golden opportunity. The American market is the largest in the world, but it is unforgiving. We must raise our ambitions from simply being oil suppliers to becoming partners in supply chains (especially for rare earth minerals found in the mountains of Iraq).

Al-Abadi concluded that partnership with America is possible and beneficial, but it has inevitable conditions, and the opportunity exists, but it needs the mindset of a tough negotiator, noting that Iraq has human capital and land, and America has technology and access to markets.

He explained that when the scales are balanced, we can say: we are making a partnership, not an economic surrender treaty, calling for our deal to be a win-win deal, otherwise let the deal be suspended, because a loss in timing is worse than a loss in the deal itself.

Development paths

In a related context, Jassim Al-Aradi, a member of the Baghdad Economic Forum, considered the economic partnership between Iraq and the United States an important opportunity to redirect bilateral relations towards development paths that achieve the highest levels of benefit based on investment, technology transfer and capacity building, instead of being limited to traditional trade relations. He indicated that Iraq possesses great potential that qualifies it to attract major American companies in the energy, industry, infrastructure, digital economy, agriculture and financial services sectors, which contributes to diversifying national income sources and reducing dependence on oil revenues.

Al-Aradi told Al-Sabah that the partnership should be based on the principle of mutual interests, by attracting quality investments that provide job opportunities for Iraqis, support the transfer of knowledge and modern technologies, and enhance local industries and production chains, while giving priority to projects that achieve added value for the national economy and contribute to increasing non-oil exports.

He added that the success of the partnership requires creating a stable investment environment by developing economic legislation, simplifying administrative procedures, enhancing transparency and protecting the investor, in addition to activating the role of the Iraqi private sector as a key partner in implementing projects, in order to ensure that the local economy benefits from foreign investments and that they are not limited to the implementation of contracts only.

Expanding areas of cooperation

For his part, expert and economist Hassan Ali Al-Daghari called for expanding the areas of cooperation to include technical education, vocational training, digital transformation, and energy. 

He emphasized the importance of renewable energy and developing the banking sector, noting that these sectors are fundamental pillars for building a more competitive and sustainable economy. He added that the more partnerships are linked to programs for transferring expertise and building national capabilities, the greater their positive impact on development. Economic.

Al-Daghari pointed out, in an interview with Al-Sabah, that the success of the economic partnership with the United States is not measured by the size of the agreements signed, but rather by its ability to achieve tangible results represented in increasing investment, creating job opportunities, developing industry and production, and strengthening Iraq's position as an economic center. And my investment in the region.  link

MilitiaMan & CREW IRAQ DINAR UPDATE-72 Hour Iraq Reform Surge: Arrests, CBI Aligned $30B Deal Before US Visit

MilitiaMan & CREW IRAQ DINAR UPDATE-72 Hour Iraq Reform Surge: Arrests, CBI Aligned $30B Deal Before US Visit

6-28-2026

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FRANK26…6-28-26…..T-10

This video is in Frank’s and his team’s opinion only

Frank’s team is Walkingstick, Eddie and Omar in Iraq and guests

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUdULmnFw94

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Sunday Night 6-28-26

Global Trade Enters a New Era as Tariffs Reshape the World Economy

The resurgence of tariffs is transforming international trade, signaling a shift away from decades of globalization toward a more protectionist and strategically competitive global economy.

Overview

• Global tariff barriers continue rising as major economies prioritize national security and domestic industries over free trade.

• The United States has expanded tariffs beyond geopolitical rivals, affecting many long-standing allies and major trading partners.

• The shift is accelerating changes to supply chains, investment decisions, and the future structure of global commerce.

Key Developments

1. A Turning Point for Global Trade

For decades, the World Trade Organization (WTO) helped reduce tariffs and encouraged expanding global commerce through multilateral trade agreements and dispute resolution mechanisms.

That trend has reversed dramatically. Since 2025, governments have increasingly relied on tariffs and industrial policy to protect strategic industries, marking one of the most significant shifts in global trade policy since the end of World War II.

2. Tariffs Expand Beyond Traditional Rivals

While trade tensions between the United States and China remain central, recent tariff actions have extended well beyond geopolitical competitors.

The United States has imposed or threatened tariffs affecting several long-standing allies, including:

• European Union

• Japan

• Mexico

• Canada

• United Kingdom

These actions demonstrate that economic policy is increasingly being used as a strategic tool rather than solely a trade instrument.

3. Global Supply Chains Continue to Adjust

Higher tariffs are encouraging companies to diversify manufacturing locations, relocate production, and reduce dependence on individual countries for critical goods.

Businesses are increasingly evaluating supply chain resilience alongside production costs, leading to greater investment in regional manufacturing hubs and "friend-shoring" strategies.

4. Markets Face a New Trading Environment

Financial markets are adjusting to an environment where trade policy can change rapidly in response to geopolitical events.

Investors are closely monitoring tariff negotiations, bilateral agreements, and industrial policy as governments seek to strengthen domestic manufacturing while protecting strategic technologies and critical supply chains.

Why It Matters

The return of tariffs represents a fundamental shift in the global economic landscape. Trade policy is becoming an increasingly important instrument of national security, economic competitiveness, and geopolitical influence, with long-term implications for inflation, investment, and global growth.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Changes in global trade directly affect currency values, capital flows, and economic growth. As nations restructure supply chains and expand regional trade partnerships, currency investors are closely watching how these developments influence reserve currencies, cross-border payments, and international monetary cooperation.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1 – Trade

The continued rise in tariffs is accelerating the restructuring of global trade relationships, encouraging regional supply chains and reducing dependence on traditional globalization models.

• Pillar 2 – Assets

Trade fragmentation is influencing global capital allocation as businesses and investors redirect investments toward domestic manufacturing, strategic industries, and critical infrastructure.

Closing Thoughts

The recent resurgence of tariffs suggests that globalization is entering a new phase, where economic security increasingly outweighs the pursuit of maximum trade efficiency. Governments are placing greater emphasis on resilient supply chains, domestic production, and strategic independence as geopolitical competition intensifies.

This is not just about tariffs—it reflects the ongoing restructuring of global trade, supply chains, and economic power as nations prepare for a more multipolar financial and geopolitical future.

Seeds of Wisdom Team

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Sources

• Modern Diplomacy — Making Tariffs Trendy Again: The New Global Trade Battlefield
  
  

• World Trade Organization — Trade Monitoring Reports and Global Trade Developments
  
  

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Ariel: How Long have you been Waiting to Hear this from Iraq?

Ariel: How Long have you been Waiting to Hear this from Iraq?

6-28-2026

If you ever doubted this investment.

If you denounced the investors of IQD.

If you denied that any progress was being made.

If you proclaimed that this would never happen.

If you wrote the entire thing off as hopium.

If you sold your IQD because of some skeptical rumor.

If you mocked the people stacking dinar like it was toilet paper.

If you trusted the old guard analysts still parroting the static 1,300 rate forever.

Now is the time to double back reconfigure your assessment and ask yourself did you succumb to narratives designed to ensure you remain broke into perpetuity?

~The Window Is Closing But The Blinds Are Opening

Channel 8 English:  A spokesperson for the Sulaymaniyah Currency Exchange Market told Channel8 that the reason for the dinar strengthening—if the deal is finalized—is "because 85% of the dollar demand in the market comes from traders, while the remaining 15% comes from everyday citizens." He added that Iraqi PM al-Zaidi's mid-July Washington visit will bolster the dinar through U.S. economic backing. Read more: https://channel8.com/english/news/60604

You Can Not Do This On A Program Rate

Currency Revaluation Will Start The Process

First Squawk:  SCOTT BESSENT: WALL STREET CAN THRIVE, BUT IT’S TIME FOR MAIN STREET TO PROSPER

Source(s):
• https://x.com/Prolotario1/status/2071015197272154391
• https://x.com/Prolotario1/status/2071079872827433083

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/06/28/prolotario-how-long-have-you-been-waiting-to-hear-this-from-iraq/

The US Is Doing Exactly What The British Empire Did In 1921. The Final Economic Reset

The US Is Doing Exactly What The British Empire Did In 1921. The Final Economic Reset

Unfolded finance:  6-28-2026

In February 1921, Chancellor Robert Horne inherited a 7% Bank Rate, two million unemployed, and £4.7 billion in war debt owed to the United States.

Britain had three choices: default, devalue, or defend the pound through deflation and accept whatever pain that defense produced. The Treasury chose deflation.

The Geddes Committee was formed to slash government spending department by department, treating the cuts as discipline rather than decline. Nobody in that room believed they were choosing a multi-decade trajectory. They were wrong.

The 1925 gold standard return everyone remembers wasn't the mistake — it was just the formal confirmation of a path Britain had already locked in four years earlier.

America in 2025 carries $36 trillion in debt and just spent two years defending dollar credibility through rates held above 5%. The same three paths sit on the table: restructuring entitlement promises, accepting a managed dollar decline, or fiscal contraction defended as discipline.

A federal spending efficiency review launched in 2025 functions as a direct structural echo of the Geddes Axe — cutting across government department after government department to prove fiscal seriousness to markets asking the same uncomfortable questions Britain faced in 1921. The difference is scale.

Britain's 1921 mistake cost Britain a decade of unemployment. America's version, made from the center of the global financial system instead of its edge, doesn't stay contained to one country.

What You'll Learn:

▸ Why 1921, not 1925, was the actual turning point in Britain's postwar economic decline

▸ What the three real choices were — default, devaluation, or deflation — and why Britain's Treasury ruled out two of them before serious debate even began

▸ How the Geddes Axe became the formal expression of a decision that had already been made months earlier

▸ Why Britain's eventual 1925, 1931, 1949, and 1967 devaluations were all delayed consequences of the 1921 choice, not separate mistakes

▸ How America's 2025 federal spending review structurally mirrors the Geddes Committee's mandate and justification

▸ Why the same three-path decision tree — default, devalue, or defend through deflation — is currently running inside U.S. fiscal policy

▸ Why America's version of this decision carries global consequences Britain's 1921 choice never had to reckon with The Timeline:

1919 — Britain suspends the gold standard; pound begins floating freely for the first time in decades 1920

— Bank Rate raised to 7% to defend sterling's international value February 1921

— Unemployment crosses two million; Robert Horne becomes Chancellor of the Exchequer 1921

— Geddes Committee formed to identify deep cuts across government departments 1922

— Geddes Axe report delivered; education, police, and military spending slashed 1925

 — Churchill returns the pound to gold at the prewar parity, confirming the path chosen in 1921 1931

— Britain abandons gold entirely; first devaluation the 1921 policy was meant to avoid 1949, 1967

— Further sterling devaluations; each one a delayed continuation of the same unresolved choice 2022-2024

— Federal Reserve holds rates above 5% to defend dollar credibility against inflation 2025

— Federal spending efficiency review launched; structural echo of the Geddes Axe begins Horne never believed he was choosing decline. He believed he was choosing discipline.

History stopped distinguishing between the two.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2pqW6N5hBA

Ariel: People will Still Try to Say Nothing is Happening

Ariel: People will Still Try to Say Nothing is Happening

6-28-2026

One of these men who were among the 15 arrested were blocking the currency revaluation. Ziad Al-Janabi. He along with others were Blocking stricter AML controls and HCL (Hydrocarbon Law) finalization kept the leaks open. Most of them had American bank accounts. These were common insurance policies by parking proceeds abroad in anticipation of any major rate adjustment or crackdown that could expose domestic holdings.

PM al-Zaidi’s mid-July Washington visit is the capstone. U.S. economic backing, tighter Treasury compliance, Starlink backbone for real-time monitoring, HCL progress to lock oil revenue, and the new Governor’s AML DNA all converge. This isn’t coincidence. It’s the infrastructure for a managed strengthening: clean books, transparent rails, gold collateral (170+ tons stacked for a reason), and digital cashless mandates by early July so the old cash-and-smuggle economy dies.

And People Will Still Try To Say Nothing Is Happening

This is why the process felt glacial every step had to be surgically clean or the old networks would arbitrage the chaos. People get frustrated because they want the lottery ticket tomorrow, but this is structural surgery on a patient that was bleeding out for decades. Starlink gives the connectivity so remote oil fields and ministries can’t hide transactions. The AML Governor enforces it. HCL stabilizes the revenue backbone. Gold provides the sound money anchor. Washington backing via al-Zaidi’s visit seals the international legitimacy.

Mario Nawfal:  Heavy arrests REPORTED inside the Iraqi capital, Green Zone, today: -

Bahaa Al-Nouri –

Ziad Al-Janabi –

Muthanna Al-Samarrai –

Alaa Sukkar –

Mohammed Al-Karbouli –

Hassan Al-Khafaji –

Abdul Karim Al-Sudani –

Abbas Al-Sudani - Mohammed Al-Sayhoud

NO OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION YET, but nonetheless, the purge under new PM Ali al-Zaidi is clearly intensifying.

Source: @alrougui / Writer: Claudio

I need you all to pay attention to this one thing. Because it parallels how people see Donald Trump & Israel. When Ali al-Zaidi became Iraq’s new PM in back in May a lot of people looked at him as another Iranian controlled asset with no mind or choice of his own. Abd he would carry out anything Iran would have demanded of him. And they wrote him off and did not look at him as a figure that wouldn’t bring any meaningful change to Iraq.

Then all if sudden people turned on their news and seen armed forces storming the properties of Iranian loyalist. There was no announcement. There was no warning. There was no time for media figures to spin this to confuse the citizens. And all of this is happening while US Military assist in this round up of corrupt figures who sold out their country. This is what POTUS wanted before the meeting with the PM in mid July.

And you are going to have people out there still assuming that POTUS is working against the people. That he does not have America in his best interests. Many of their talking points is predicated upon the gray area concerning Israel where you can’t quite make out who’s playing for what team unless you are really researching & studying. And we have podcasts veos & influencers muddying the waters.

They are making it hard for people to know the difference. This is why Ana Paulina Luna put out that post about upcoming disclosures regarding who is behind these influential online personalities that seem to have been compromised by foreign forces that have ties to Mossad and other factions. People who have mislead you will not make it out of 2026 unscathed. Many of them are nervous. They were never MAGA. And you will find out.

Some of you already have a suspicion as to who will be coming out with some sketchy ties. What will people do when POTUS starts to turn the tables and uproot all the rhetoric about who he is loyal to? Especially when he is directly behind the purging of corruption happening right now in Iraq. You would think he would be trying to remove Ali al-Zaidi himself since he doesn’t support Israel.

Source(s):
• https://x.com/Prolotario1/status/2071098415467893137
• https://x.com/Prolotario1/status/2071145910273286385

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/06/28/prolotario-people-will-still-try-to-say-nothing-is-happening/

News, Rumors and Opinions Sunday 6-28-2026

Majeed KSA: The Iraqi Dinar Needs to Rise Before Visit to D.C.

6-28-2026

The new PM in Iraq is the right man for the job.

Summary of the news for the past two days:

-ASYCUDA goes live July 10 for digital custom trading

-Iraq is going digital on July(no specific day, but it could be July 10 or before)

-within two weeks starting from July 1, the cabinet in Iraqi Parliament will be fulfilled

-the new Prime Minister will visit Washington in the middle of July and he’ll take a lot of businessman with him to Trump

-the Prime Minister announced no more hostile environment between Iraq and US, because it’s time for prosperity and making more money between both countries

-the Prime Minister gave the first priority to American companies to rebuild Iraq

-the new Prime Minister wants Starlink and other American technologies to build the digital infrastructure in Iraq

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My personal opinion:

That Iraqi dinar needs to raise before his visit to Washington DC, because he’ll need the rate to be on Forex, and for the currency to be traded freely with other currencies… in order for them to discuss money and businesses/partnerships

Source(s):
• https://x.com/majeed66224499/status/2071021439470207257

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/06/27/majeed-ksa-the-iraqi-dinar-needs-to-rise-before-visit-to-d-c/

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Frank26  This happened on June 18th...Iraq admits going to Forex.  If you're at 1300 right here [in left hand] and this is Forex [right hand] and you're headed in that direction [hands together] then I really like what I'm seeing...Whatever the case is, it's good news.  Let's see what happens...That is a really big accomplishment...Forex has nothing to do with 1300...

Stephen  Either you believe that the Iraqi dinar is going to revalue or you don't.  Both conclusions are totally fine.  Those who hold Iraqi dinar I think are going to be mightily blessed.  And those who don't I hope they're not too upset.  I was joking with my wife the other night, this Thanksgiving or this Christmas might be very awkward at the table given the Iraqi dinar revaluation happens in the next 3 to 6 months which I have a feeling it most likely will.  I'm not saying it's going to happen with 100% certainty so don't throw stones at me.  But I'm saying with everything that's happening so quickly right now is extremely exciting...

Militia Man   We are at a stage where several important pieces are moving at the same time...customs unification, border control, export infrastructures advancing with real deadlines, political alignment around cabinet completion, oil and gas is gaining momentum, major international players are re-engaging and the broader reform architecture continues to tighten.  They're all coming back right after...the Hormuz situation taking place...The direction and pace of activity in recent weeks suggests Iraq is entering a more serious phase of execution on the files that matter for long-term integration and stability.

Iraqi Dinar News: CBI Governor Appointed Amid OPEC Standoff

Edu Matrix:  6-27-2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgAs9RfKNlM

Sunday Iraq News Posted by Tishwash at TNT 6-28-2026

TNT:

Tishwash:  Breaking | Entrances and exits to the Green Zone closed; footage circulating shows raids as part of a wide-ranging campaign launched by President al-Zaidi to pursue the big fish of corruption in Iraq.

Since the early hours of today (Sunday), videos and pictures have been circulating showing a heavy security presence and raids in the Green Zone in central Baghdad.

Activists and media accounts report raids and arrests carried out by elite forces led by Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ali Faleh al-Zaidi, with the support of the Iraqi judiciary, to arrest politicians accused of major corruption cases as part of ongoing investigations into some of those recently arrested

Iraqis followed the news of this surprise attack on the hornet's nest, which they thought would be a haven for those who had turned the Green Zone into a large prison, until the early hours of the morning.

Activists circulated the hashtag #TakeItOff, Your Excellency, in support of President al-Zaidi's arrest of the corrupt figures. An  official government statement with details is expected.  link

Another version

A security source reported on Sunday that special security forces were deployed inside the Green Zone in central Baghdad, coinciding with news of arrests targeting senior political officials and security personnel involved in corruption cases.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that special forces were deployed around a number of sensitive headquarters inside the Green Zone, with security measures being tightened at some entrances and roads leading to them.

He added that the security deployment coincided with information about arrests carried out according to judicial orders, targeting figures, officials and security personnel whose names appeared in files related to corruption and abuse of power.

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Tishwash:  Mass Arrests in Baghdad’s Green Zone Amid Anti-Terror and Anti-Corruption Operation

In a joint anti-terror operation, the army and other security forces in Baghdad’s Green Zone arrested a number of current and former parliamentarians, political leaders, and advisors. Arrest warrants and travel bans were also issued for others.

Tension in the Green Zone

On Sunday morning, June 28, Baghdad’s Green Zone, home to government headquarters, foreign embassies, and residences of many officials, witnessed clashes between security forces and the guards of certain officials and parliamentarians, after years of relative calm.

https://twitter.com/Channel8English/status/2071155679260299315?s=20

Armed Confrontation During Arrests

Channel8’s Baghdad correspondent reported that during attempts to arrest several officials, armed confrontations broke out. The Green Zone became tense, some individuals with arrest warrants were detained, and the operation has not yet concluded.

Strict Security Measures

Channel8 also reported that in connection with the operation, strict security measures were imposed around the Green Zone. All entrances were closed to traffic, and large numbers of security forces were deployed across Baghdad’s streets.

Seizing Weapons and Confiscating Assets of Corrupt Officials

Iraqi PM Ali Faleh al-Zaidi stated that the operation aims to seize weapons held by the state and confront corruption. In recent months, Adnan Jumaili, a former Oil Ministry official, was arrested, and billions of dinars, houses, and properties were confiscated in Baghdad, Salahaddin, and Erbil.

https://twitter.com/Channel8English/status/2071128495980175521?s=20

Largest Anti-Corruption Operation in Iraq

Today’s operation is described as the largest ever against corruption in Iraq. For the first time, high-ranking officials and leaders, previously considered untouchable, have been arrested on corruption charges.

International Assessment of Corruption in Iraq

For years, Iraq has ranked internationally among the countries with the highest levels of corruption. This operation is seen as part of judicial and governmental efforts to hold senior officials accountable.  link

Tishwash:  The optimal weight of gold in foreign reserves: A look at the security and return equation

Dr. Haitham Hamid Mutlaq Al-Mansour

Calls to increase the share of gold in central banks' foreign reserves are made from time to time, particularly during periods of geopolitical instability, high inflation, and currency market volatility. These calls are often based on gold's historical status as a safe haven and a sovereign asset that retains its value in times of uncertainty.

However, managing foreign reserves cannot be based solely on choosing between "good assets" and "bad assets," but rather on defining the economic and monetary function of each asset within the reserve portfolio. Foreign reserves are not an investment portfolio aimed at maximizing profits, nor are they a store of wealth in the traditional sense. Instead, they are a tool of monetary policy designed to maintain monetary stability, strengthen confidence in the national currency, and provide the necessary external liquidity for intervention in the foreign exchange market and fulfilling international obligations.

For this reason, reserve management is based on three principles, ranked in order of priority: safety, liquidity, and return, not the other way around. Consequently, the evaluation of reserve components should be based on each asset's contribution to achieving these objectives collectively, not solely on the criterion of financial return.

In this context, gold performs a function radically different from that of government bonds, deposits, or securities. Gold represents a sovereign asset free from counterparty risk, as it is not dependent on the creditworthiness of any government or financial institution, nor is it linked to the possibilities of default, bankruptcy, or restructuring.

It also provides a high degree of protection in cases of instability in the international monetary system, escalating geopolitical risks, and a loss of confidence in reserve currencies. However, these advantages come at a clear economic cost.

Gold does not generate periodic cash flows, nor does it yield current returns; its returns are limited to capital gains. This is due to changes in its market value. Therefore, its contribution to the growth of foreign reserves depends entirely on gold price trends, which are characterized by a high degree of volatility and uncertainty.

In contrast, sovereign debt instruments and deposits with international financial institutions generate two types of returns: current returns in the form of interest or periodic returns, and capital returns derived from changes in their market prices. Furthermore, these instruments are highly liquid, easily reinvested, and have flexible maturities. Therefore, they constitute the primary source of income generated from foreign reserves at most central banks.

Therefore, the choice between gold and bonds is not a choice between two competing investment assets, but rather between two different functions within foreign reserves. Gold serves as a hedge against systemic and sovereign risks, while bonds and deposits serve to generate income and maintain operational liquidity. Substituting one for the other, therefore, disrupts the functional balance of the reserve portfolio.

Recent international developments, particularly the increased use of financial sanctions and the freezing of sovereign reserves, have demonstrated that the concept of a "safe asset" is no longer limited to low credit risk, but also encompasses independence from political and legal risks. This development has revived gold's status as a sovereign asset offering a degree of protection that traditional financial instruments cannot provide.

However, this does not justify increasing the relative weight of gold to levels that negatively impact the efficiency of foreign reserves. A higher gold content increases the market value of reserves to fluctuations in the gold market, reduces the average current yield, and diminishes the flexibility of liquidity management, particularly in economies that rely on foreign reserves to finance daily interventions in the foreign exchange market.

Therefore, the optimal decision is not to absolutely maximize or reduce the share of gold, but rather to determine the optimal strategic weight that achieves a balance between the functions of the various reserves, based on portfolio management models, stress tests, scenario analysis, and the risk structure faced by each central bank.

Therefore, this issue acquires added importance in the central bank's monetary policy, given the link between monetary stability and the stability of oil revenues, and the bank's reliance on foreign reserves to support exchange rate stability and bolster confidence in the dinar. Consequently, reserve management policy should be based on a long-term strategic perspective that balances liquidity, return, and hedging requirements, moving beyond short-term responses to fluctuations in gold prices or waves of optimism and pessimism in global markets.

In short, gold should not be viewed as an asset solely for maximizing returns, nor should bonds be considered a substitute for gold. Each has a distinct function within foreign reserves. The efficiency of reserve management lies in the ability to balance security, liquidity, and return, ensuring that each asset fulfills its role within an integrated risk management framework. Gold, in its essence, is not a tool for generating profit, but rather a means of ensuring the ability to maintain a nation's financial and monetary stability.  link

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Tishwash:  Iraqiji will be in Baghdad tomorrow... What does his visit hold?

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will arrive in Baghdad on Sunday at the head of a high-level diplomatic delegation, on an official visit aimed at discussing bilateral relations and regional developments, coinciding with the continuation of political and security consultations between the two countries.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated in a statement followed by (Al-Mada) that Araqchi will head to Iraq at the head of a high-level diplomatic delegation to conduct a series of meetings with senior Iraqi officials.

In the same context, Mukhtar al-Moussawi, a member of the Foreign Relations Committee in the House of Representatives, said in a statement followed by (al-Mada) that Araqchi’s visit comes at an important time, and will include talks with Iraqi officials on developing bilateral relations and strengthening political, security and economic coordination.

He added that the visit's agenda includes discussions on joint security issues, cooperation in combating terrorism and organized crime, strengthening border control and preventing smuggling and infiltration operations, as well as following up on the implementation of security agreements signed between Baghdad and Tehran.

Al-Moussawi indicated that regional developments would be at the forefront of the discussions, particularly efforts to reduce tensions and end the war permanently, stressing that Iraq continues its diplomatic efforts to support dialogue and bring viewpoints closer together in a way that contributes to strengthening security and stability in the region.  link

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Sunday Morning 6-28-26

Iran Strikes Bahrain and Kuwait as U.S. Expands Military Action Near Strait of Hormuz

The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified sharply on Day 121 of the war as Iran launched attacks targeting U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait following a second consecutive day of American strikes along Iran’s southern coastline.

Overview

• Iran launched missiles and drones toward U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait after renewed American strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.

• Regional tensions escalated as Bahrain activated emergency sirens and Gulf states condemned the attacks.

• The latest violence is placing additional pressure on the fragile U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and broader regional peace efforts.

Key Developments

1. U.S. Conducts Second Day of Strikes

The United States carried out a second round of military strikes targeting locations in Sirik, Bandar-e Lengeh, and Qeshm Island along Iran's southern coast.

According to U.S. officials, the attacks were launched in response to recent threats against commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important maritime energy corridors.

The strikes come as Washington continues efforts to maintain freedom of navigation through the strategic waterway.

2. Iran Responds With Attacks on Gulf-Based U.S. Facilities

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it launched ballistic missiles and drones targeting the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and the headquarters of the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

Tehran described the attacks as retaliation for U.S. military operations against Iranian territory.

A U.S. official told Reuters that no American casualties or significant damage had been reported at the time of publication.

3. Gulf States Move Into High Alert

Air raid sirens sounded across Bahrain as authorities instructed residents to seek shelter.

Kuwait confirmed its air defense systems were responding to what it described as hostile missile and drone threats.

Several Gulf nations, including Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, condemned the attacks and voiced support for Bahrain.

4. Strait of Hormuz Remains Central Flashpoint

Iran continues to view the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic bargaining tool in negotiations with Washington.

Iranian analysts argue that maintaining leverage over the waterway serves as a deterrent against future military action.

The dispute over navigation rights and security arrangements remains one of the most difficult issues facing negotiators attempting to preserve the current peace framework.

5. Lebanon Agreement Faces New Challenges

While tensions escalated between Washington and Tehran, Israel and Lebanon moved forward with a U.S.-brokered framework agreement designed to reduce hostilities along their border.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the agreement a historic achievement and a significant setback for Iran and Hezbollah.

However, Hezbollah rejected the arrangement and declared the agreement invalid, creating new uncertainty about its implementation.

Why It Matters

The latest exchange of military action highlights how quickly the region could move from fragile diplomacy back toward broader conflict. Any prolonged disruption around the Strait of Hormuz could significantly impact global energy supplies, shipping routes, and financial markets.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Geopolitical instability often creates volatility across currency, commodity, and bond markets. Escalation in the Gulf region could influence oil prices, inflation expectations, central bank policies, and broader global financial conditions that currency holders continue to monitor closely.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1 – Energy

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most critical energy chokepoints in the world. Continued instability threatens global oil flows, transportation costs, and inflation trends.

• Pillar 2 – Trade

Military activity near major shipping routes highlights the growing importance of secure trade corridors and may accelerate efforts to diversify global supply chains.

Closing Thoughts

The conflict has entered a dangerous new phase as both Washington and Tehran demonstrate a willingness to respond militarily while simultaneously attempting to preserve diplomatic negotiations.

Whether the current Memorandum of Understanding survives may depend on the ability of both sides to prevent further incidents from triggering a wider regional confrontation.

This is not just about military strikes—it reflects the ongoing struggle over energy security, trade routes, and geopolitical influence across one of the world's most strategically important regions.

Seeds of Wisdom Team

Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Al Jazeera — Iran war day 121: Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait as US strikes near Hormuz
  
  
  

• Reuters — Middle East Conflict Coverage and Gulf Security Developments

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The Future of Gold, Money & Power: Alex Deluce & Frank Giustra

The Future of Gold, Money & Power: Alex Deluce & Frank Giustra

6-27-2026

Frank Giustra joins me for a wide-ranging discussion on what he believes is the biggest structural shift in the global monetary system in generations.

As central banks accumulate gold at record levels, sovereign debt reaches historic highs, and de-dollarization accelerates, Frank explains why the world is entering a new era—one where hard assets, monetary history, and geopolitical power are becoming increasingly intertwined.

We discuss gold, the post-1971 monetary system, central bank buying, China, BRICS, stablecoins, copper, and why he believes investors are dramatically underestimating the scale of the changes taking place.

This conversation goes far beyond mining. It explores the future of money, the erosion of trust in fiat currencies, the rise of a multipolar world, and why Frank believes we're witnessing a structural transformation that could redefine global markets for decades to come.

 If you're trying to understand where the global monetary system is headed and why gold and hard assets are becoming increasingly important this is a conversation worth watching.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjVUA7yqqIg