Monday, June 16, 2025
Monday Coffee with MarkZ. 06/16/2025
Monday Coffee with MarkZ. 06/16/2025
Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim
MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context. Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions
Member: Good Monday Morning and welcome to a new week of hoping.
Member: Definitely need good RV news today! Hopefully will hear something promising about exchanging...
Member: Are you as discouraged as we are Mark?
MZ: I’m not discouraged…..I think we see the end. Wish we knew how quickly Iran will wrap up. I have a number of sources who think Iran will cave and we will have resolution within the week. Then I think it is all a “GO”
Member: Do you think the Iranian rial will go at the same time as the others?
MZ: I think the rial will be in the first basket. I am feeling good about the rial going now.
Member: What about any new bond updates Mark ? thank you
MZ: I don’t have any new bond updates at all. And I just went through all my messages. Hopefully I will have updates by tomorrow.
Member: We know Monday morning are tough for news…..maybe you will hear something later.
Member: any news from Vietnam?
MZ: Vietnam has made a pretty big announcement legalizing Crypto and a big technology law that allows Vietnam to move to -what we call – the QFS. They have embraced the technology.
MZ: “Vietnam legalizes crypto under new digital technology law.” IMO Vietnam is laying the groundwork for modernization and the new financial system. I believe this is good news for all of us holding VND.
Member: Jamie Dimond has said that the dinar will be the savior of the dollar…he just didn’t say “when”
MZ: In Iraq: “Advisor to the Prime Minister: Iraq is qualified to be a regional financial center with 4 strategic powers” he is laying out the facts on the wealth and prosperity heading Iraq’s way.
MZ: “Iraq maintains its global ranking in natural resources” It is ranked 9th in the world and second for oil in the entire middle east region. Iraq will be a bridge between the east and the west via the development road.
Member: "The Iraqi Ministry of Finance announces the cessation of paper currency in all financial transactions and the adoption of electronic payment methods as sole option for payments"
MZ: That is supposed to occur before July 1st.
Member: Sudani promised the people that the revalue would be done in his time in office
Member: New Iraq elections are in November. They better hurry things up.
Member: Pimpy says Iraq will remove the zeros and we’re going to be disappointed with worthless paper.
Member: That is a lop. All other intel providers say that will NOT happen.
Member: the G7 is happening right now in Canada…Trump just arrived there.
MZ: “All eyes on Trump as G7 summit begins amid middle east tensions” They are holding this in Alberta.
Member: The G7 could be quite interesting as to what Trump says & does there..probably more deals in the making
Member: Let's Get 'Er Done. For the first time in decades, I am not watching news and just waiting for the chaos to stop. Glimpses are enough.
Member: Thanks for staying the courses Mark these years. Been an exhilarating ride
MZ: It has been an exhilarating ride…but we are ready for it to be over.
Member: Have a great day everyone……the best is yet to come
STATUS OF THE RV, PART. 1 BY MNT GOAT
STATUS OF THE RV
I know everyone wants this RV, like yesterday. But unfortunately, there is still work to be done on many angles for Iraq.
There is also the issue of Iran to be resolved before we can even think about an RV. Again, are we looking at the glass half empty (what still has to be done) or half full (how far they have come in just 2.5 years).
I try to bring you the progress of the monetary reforms, mostly following the plan to get back to FOREX. This is what we concentrate on mostly but there are other issues too that creep up. We can’t forget about these, as they delay the plan.
This is a huge effort for Iraq as it is right in the middle of a very volatile area of the world right now with the Oct 7th attack on Israel and now the negotiations with the U.S. on the nuclear dismantling of Iran. ISIS is also not yet dead and is still creeping around.
These terrorist organizations grown mostly because the U.S. has taken out the leaders of these countries that kept other terrorists out. I know many are also dictators but they seem to never have a solid plan afterwards once they disturb the situation.
The U.S. and CIA are very good at messing with the beehive, but then run when it becomes overwhelming and the bees begin to sting, leaving the region a mess. Only later they come back to help, costing these countries billions to clean up. The covert U.S. operations did this with Afghanistan, Syria, Libya and Iraq. I certainly pray Syria turns out okay with their new leader.
I will add Iran is the main beehive and we can’t ignore it. Everyone should go and research why and how Ali Khamenei got into power. Remember that there is an Islamic Revolution going on at the heart of all this terrorist trouble.
Khamenei has been in politics in Iran since 1981. I believe he has made Iran the epicenter of this Islamic Revolution we are seeing now stemming into our own countries. This Islamic Revolution is an armed, violent revolt against the western values and anyone who does not follow the Quran.
If you truly follow the Quran literally, which these revolutionaries do, you can’t be a peaceful Muslim. There then becomes no such thing as a peaceful Muslim. Either you are Muslim or your not. It’s like being a Christian without following the biblical New Testament and Jesus’s teachings.
This Iranian influence through their Islamic Revolution has tentacles in just about every nation throughout the world. Is the breeder of terrorism.
This is no joke! Unfortunately, Iraq is a centuries old, major trading partner with Iran. So, I hope now you can see the uphill challenge facing Iraq when the U.S. wants to sanction Iran. It is hard to do.
This RV plan we watch is the Dr Shabibi’s plan from 2011. I am told the plan is still in effect and moving ahead. In my last Newsletter I showed you solid and honest news of the plan moving ahead, if even a step forward. This to me was “WOW!” news and unfortunately many of you did not see it that way.
You want the RV tomorrow or else my information is no good. Sorry I will refuse to lie. I don’t know why you get disappointed when they show progress. Maybe it’s because you are still listening to many of these other idiot intel gurus with their “secret intel”, “behind the scenes” and “four letter agency” stories?
So, what Iraq just announced last week is they are going cashless. They told us this was coming and now it’s here in early July. They are going to “force” these stashes and hoards of cash dinars and dollars out of the homes. They told us this is 90% of the paper cash that resides outside of the banking system. It should be obvious now to everyone the grave importance of getting this cash back into the banking system for their economy to grow. This will also cut off all cash to Iran.
The cash in the banks will help create liquidity to finance the economic growth, the growth they need to show a rate of their dinar above a dollar. I know, I know I keep telling you the value is already in the dinar and in fact if you go back to 1990 it was over $3 and so look at all the progress since.
But the standards for currency valuations have changed. Basel I-IV changed all of it. Why isn’t it at least at $3 now? But this is not how the IMF and the U.S. look at their economy today. Yes, today is not the past!
They are going to use Iraq as a hinge pin for a resetting of other currencies to a “level playing field”. This is where the new “baskets of currencies” come from. Yes, there will be many groupings of currencies to create new pegs.
These currencies will support each other. These will be major trading partners.
AUS REPORT MONITORS IRAQ’S “QUIET RETURN” TO THE GLOBAL ENERGY MARKET.
AUS REPORT MONITORS IRAQ’S “QUIET RETURN” TO THE GLOBAL ENERGY MARKET.
The American website International Policy Digest reported that Iraq is making a “quiet return” to the global energy scene, questioning whether it can transform oil into sustainable economic influence while still facing “institutional fragility” and ongoing political volatility.
The report, translated by Shafaq News Agency, explained that Iraq is quietly recalibrating its energy diplomacy as the global oil market enters a new phase of volatility, shaped by shifting geopolitical alliances, demand trends, and the rapidly increasing priority of the transition to green energy.
The report noted that Iraq’s recent agreements with China, India, and France indicate a strategic effort to diversify trade partnerships, allowing Baghdad to balance its economic future between Eastern and Western powers. However, it added, these deals reflect a larger dilemma: how to transform oil diplomacy into sustainable economic influence in a country that continues to face “institutional fragility” and ongoing political volatility.
The report considered that Iraq’s heavy reliance on oil has made Baghdad vulnerable to global economic shocks, adding that Iraq’s energy strategy has traditionally focused on exports to Western markets, and that ongoing political instability has led many Western companies to hesitate to invest in the long term.
To address this, Iraq has increasingly turned to Asia, and to a lesser extent, Europe, in its quest for economic stability and geopolitical importance, the report noted. China has rapidly emerged as Iraq’s energy partner, importing 1.19 million barrels per day (bpd), representing a third of Iraq’s oil exports despite not being formally part of the Belt and Road Initiative. Chinese corporate investments are cementing Beijing’s role as another Asian power in energy diplomacy.
The agreement reflects a similar logic, demonstrating Chinese state-backed companies in Iraq’s reconstruction while gaining long-term access to strategic goods. However, as China consolidates its position through large-scale investments and control of commodities, another Asian power is gaining ground through a more aggressive form of energy diplomacy. India, now the world’s third-largest oil consumer, is increasing its purchases of Iraqi oil, with its purchases from Iraq expected to exceed those from Saudi Arabia by 2024.
In addition to this Asian component, the report stated that Iraq’s oil diplomacy with France adds a key European layer to Baghdad’s diversification strategy, including through the agreement with TotalEnergies in 2023. It added that the two-year suspension of the agreement, followed by its resumption, confirms Baghdad’s willingness to pursue deeper engagement with European stakeholders.
The report continued, “Most importantly, this agreement with the French also includes solar infrastructure, signaling the reality that the dominance of fossil fuels has an expiration date.” Equally important, the French partnership demonstrates Iraq’s desire to keep diplomatic doors open with the West, even as it expands eastward.
However, the report stated that Iraq’s energy landscape continues to be shaped by powerful regional players, including Iran and Turkey. Turkey has leveraged its role in Iraq’s electricity supply to exert political influence, but Baghdad’s repeated failure to pay for Iranian energy has led to recurring power outages, giving Tehran significant leverage over Iraq’s domestic stability.
After noting the often-complicated clash between Turkey’s ambitions to become a regional energy corridor and Iraq’s infrastructure constraints, the report explained that nowhere was this more evident than in the case of the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline, a vital oil export artery that has been out of service since 2022. Legal disputes over Kurdish oil exports and revenues have complicated its re-operation, although bilateral negotiations may be making progress.
Thus, the report stated that within the broader context, Iraq’s energy diplomacy appears simultaneously expansive and restrictive. On the one hand, Baghdad is expanding its economic base and diversifying its international partners, but on the other, its ability to implement a long-term political vision remains at risk due to internal divisions and external dependencies.
The report went on to explain that the Iraqi government’s current five-year plan requires greater economic diversification, but without deeper structural reform, oil diplomacy risks becoming a short-term solution to governance failures.
However, the US report considered Iraq’s advanced strategy to have significant weight, explaining that with the shift in global demand for oil and the geopolitical transformation of energy toward a multipolar system, mid-level producers like Iraq can play a significant role in shaping future energy dynamics.
He added that Baghdad’s balancing policy of building relationships across Asia and Europe, while avoiding over-reliance on any one party, is part of a strategic hedging strategy. The success of this strategy hinges not only on its reliance on international engagement, but also on the country’s ability to rebuild local institutions and policy infrastructure.
The report concluded by stating that “energy diplomacy in Iraq is about more than just barrels and buyers,” explaining that it reflects a broader experience, and questioning whether the resource-rich but “politically fragile” country can turn economic need into geopolitical advantage.
He continued by saying that if Iraq succeeds, its emerging energy strategy could mark the beginning of a new chapter, one that relies not only on diversifying its buyers, but also on recalibrating its foreign policy. He explained that by courting both Eastern and Western powers, Baghdad is asserting itself not only as a passive source, but as an increasingly deliberate player in the future of global energy policy.
Shafaq.com
JUDY NOTES
Sat. 14 June 2025 As of this moment, QFS wallets are already being issued, secured, and linked to verified users across all Basel IV compliant jurisdictions. This is no longer theory — it is happening.
- Basel — The Heart of the Reset: Basel, Switzerland is the command node. It is home to the Bank for International Settlements and the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision — the very framework behind global compliance standards. Since 2023, Basel IV regulations have quietly forced banks worldwide to back their assets with real commodities, not speculative digits.
- Gold-Backed Authentication Has Replaced Fiat Trust: Old fiat currencies like the USD, Euro, Pound, and Rand are being phased out. Every transaction inside the QFS now requires a digital gold certificate — without it, the system rejects the funds. This guarantees that only clean, asset-backed money enters circulation.
- Legacy Banking Is Collapsing: Thousands of banks have closed, merged, or silently folded under the weight of Basel IV. The remaining few that are compliant are now syncing directly with QFS. Since February 2023, select institutions have tested public gold/commodity rates tied to the revaluation of global currencies — starting with the Iraqi Dinar.
- The Role of the QFS Wallet: You do not need to wait. QFS wallets are already being assigned. You operate them from your phone, secured through biometric access, immune from banking m**********n. Fiat funds stored in legacy accounts will be converted upon activation, provided the system verifies the origin and assigns a gold certificate.
- Parallel Systems Are Ending: The use of fiat in parallel with QFS is nearing its cutoff. April 30 was one of the final grace periods for unconverted balances. Now, every deposit, exchange, or transfer requires compliance with the new standards. The QFS portal filters every movement — clean in, certified gold out.
- Who Oversees the Transition?
1. Swiss Banking Group AG — Structural Oversight
2. INDUS & BRICS — Commodity Anchors
3. U.S. Space Force — Quantum Grid Enforcement
- The pieces are in place. The system is live. And if you’re already inside — your wallet, your funds, and your future are protected.
A GOVERNMENT ADVISOR REVEALS THE TRUTH ABOUT THE DEVALUATION OF THE DINAR AGAINST THE DOLLAR WITH COMMENTS OF MNT GOAT
A GOVERNMENT ADVISOR REVEALS THE TRUTH ABOUT THE DEVALUATION OF THE DINAR AGAINST THE DOLLAR
The Iraqi Prime Minister’s economic advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, confirmed that the country’s monetary situation is stable and fine.
In a press interview, Mazhar Mohammed Salih said, “The country’s monetary situation is stable and there is no fear over the issue of salaries at all,” indicating that “the concerns being raised here and there in this regard are untrue and do not relate to the financial reality.”
Some politicians and representatives have stated that there is a shortage of cash liquidity in Iraq and that salaries are “unsafe,” according to them.
Regarding
proposals to devalue the Iraqi dinar against the US dollar to provide more cash liquidity to support the government during the current period, Mazhar Mohammed Salih denied the government’s intention to do so.
(Mnt Goat: Like we read in my last Newsletter, in early July the govt’s plan is to pay ALL salaries by automatic deposit in the citizens bank account. If they haven’t set up an account they will not get paid. They have been warned 2 years ago to set up a bank account and get their debit card. This action by the govt is hoped to keep more cash in the banks to help with the liquidity issue. It may also flush out the stashes and hoards of cash in the homes that is said to be almost 90% of the issued cash. But remember that you and me also have dinar and our stashes must also come home to roost…lol..:) They are going to come for our dinar next…..)
MNT GOAT : "AFTER 19 DAYS, A FINANCIAL SHIFT DIRECTLY AFFECTS IRAQIS' POCKETS."
MNT GOAT
"AFTER 19 DAYS, A FINANCIAL SHIFT DIRECTLY AFFECTS IRAQIS' POCKETS."
Early July 2025 "Nineteen days separate Iraq from implementing a ban on cash payments in government institutions and adopting all government payments electronically.
This is a "strategic" step to improve governance, reduce corruption, promote economic growth, and promote a cultural shift toward transparency and modernity, according to the Prime Minister's advisor for financial affairs, Salih."
"To this end, it has launched awareness campaigns to encourage the adoption of electronic payment systems and move away from the traditional cash-based culture. Electronic payment card ownership
has reached 45% of adults (approximately 20 million cards), with bank accounts growing." Will the CBI be able to collect these stashes of cash outside the banking system? What about our
dinar also outside the Iraqi banking system? When will the come for ours?
Their words not mine.....
TRUMP COMMENTS ON WITHDRAWAL FROM THE MIDDLE EAST: IT’S A DANGEROUS PLACE NOW with COMMENTS OF MNT GOAT
TRUMP COMMENTS ON WITHDRAWAL FROM THE MIDDLE EAST: IT’S A DANGEROUS PLACE NOW.
US President Donald Trump confirmed early Thursday that his administration is moving US personnel out of the Middle East because it could be a “dangerous” place amid ongoing tensions with Iran. While attending a performance of the musical “Les Misérables” at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Trump told reporters, commenting on reports that US diplomatic personnel were being moved out of the Middle East, “Well, they’re being moved out because it could be a dangerous place.”
He added, “We’ve given notice to leave and we’ll see what happens.”
He added, “They (Iranians) can’t have a nuclear weapon, very simple. We won’t allow that.” The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that it had authorized the voluntary departure of US military families from several locations within the US Central Command (CENTCOM) area of operations, which includes Iraq and other countries in the Middle East.
(Looks to me like the Iranian nuclear negotiations DID NOT go very well and the middle east is about to explode unless Iran comes back to the table and makes some concessions.)
ARIEL: : Iraqi Dinar Update, Major Movement on the Border
Major Movement On The Border: 3 Things To Note
Iraqi Dinar Update
• Border conflicts and proxy wars, often fueled by Iranian influence, have historically destabilized Iraq’s economy. The liberation diminishes Iranian leverage, which has been a barrier to Iraq’s sovereignty over its economic policies, including currency management.
• International investors are wary of countries with ongoing conflicts. The stabilization of the Ahwaz region signals to global markets that Iraq is moving toward a more secure environment, potentially attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) essential for economic growth and currency strengthening.
• Internally, the liberation reduces sectarian tensions within Iraq, particularly among Sunni populations who may feel marginalized. A more unified domestic front supports coherent economic policy-making, a prerequisite for currency reform.
Why this is huge for Dinar Investors?
The CBI has been working on stabilizing the dinar against the U.S. dollar, which has fluctuated due to economic instability. With Ahwaz’s liberation, the CBI can focus on implementing policies like reducing money supply growth and controlling inflation, both of which are necessary for revaluation.
The stability allows Iraq to allocate more resources to building foreign exchange reserves. As of early 2025, Iraq’s reserves were reported at approximately $100 billion, but experts suggest a reserve of at least $150 billion is needed for a credible revaluation. The additional oil revenue from a stable Ahwaz region can help reach this threshold.
Joining the Forex market requires adherence to international financial standards, such as those set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The geopolitical calm post-liberation enables Iraq to focus on IMF-mandated reforms, including improving transparency in fiscal operations and reducing c********n, which have historically undermined currency credibility.
The dinar must become fully convertible, meaning it can be freely exchanged for other currencies without restrictions. The stability from Ahwaz reduces the risk of capital flight, a common barrier to convertibility. The Forex market requires a currency to have sufficient liquidity, which depends on trade volume and investor interest. A stable Iraq, with increased oil exports and FDI, can enhance dinar liquidity by attracting more international transactions.
The Green Light
The convergence of the “Big Beautiful Bill,” the GENIUS Act, and the settlement of the Ripple case with the SEC, alongside the pairing of XRP with the Iraqi dinar (IQD), creates a compelling scenario for Iraq’s currency revaluation and entry into the Forex market in the near future.
The “Big Beautiful Bill,” being a comprehensive legislative package aimed at economic reform, will provide the legal and financial framework necessary for Iraq to overhaul its monetary policies, including reducing c********n, enhancing transparency, and aligning with international standards as recommended by the IMF.
The GENIUS Act, presumably focusing on technological and financial innovation, would further support Iraq’s digital infrastructure, crucial for modernizing its banking sector and facilitating electronic currency trading, a prerequisite for Forex integration. The settlement of the Ripple case with the SEC, announced on May 8, 2025, resolves a significant regulatory hurdle for XRP, a cryptocurrency paired with the IQD, potentially stabilizing its value and enhancing its usability in international transactions.
With XRP’s pairing, Iraq could leverage blockchain technology to improve dinar convertibility and liquidity, essential for Forex market entry. Given the timeline next week’s anticipated passage of these bills the stage is set for Iraq to make its move, possibly triggering a revaluation shortly after, as the combination of legislative support, technological advancement, and cryptocurrency stability aligns with the geopolitical and economic stability gained from events like the liberation of Arab Ahwaz. This convergence, while not guaranteed, positions Iraq closer than ever to achieving a revalued dinar, backed by a robust legal, technological, and financial foundation.
PARLIAMENTARY LEGAL COMMITTEE: NO SERIOUS STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO PASS THE OIL AND GAS LAW YET.
PARLIAMENTARY LEGAL COMMITTEE: NO SERIOUS STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO PASS THE OIL AND GAS LAW YET.
Parliamentary Legal Committee member Dara Sekanyani confirmed on Wednesday that no serious steps have been taken to pass the oil and gas law. He noted that passing the law requires consensus and understanding between the parties, something that has not yet been achieved.
“All parties are talking about the importance of approving and passing the oil and gas law, which was included in the government’s work program and was scheduled to be passed, but no serious steps have been taken to pass it yet,”
He added, “If the oil and gas law is passed, the oil and gas issue between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the federal government will be resolved, and some of the issues between them will be resolved, provided that all parties commit to implementing the law after its passage.”
TIDBIT FROM CLARE
Clare
Article: "Iran criticizes Iraq: We are developing a plan to deal with anyone who chooses neutrality."
Quote: "Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi held Iraq responsible for Israel's violation of its airspace on Saturday evening, while stressing that Tehran will develop a plan to deal with anyone who chooses to 'remain neutral.' "
Iraq Is Among The Top 10 Countries In The World In Terms Of Natural Resources.
Iraq Is Among The Top 10 Countries In The World In Terms Of Natural Resources.
Money and Business Economy News – Baghdad Iraq ranked ninth globally among the best natural resources, according to Visual Capitalist, a company that focuses on topics including markets, technology, and energy.
In a report seen by Shafaq News Agency, the company stated that natural resources form the backbone of modern manufacturing and are essential to the production of everything around us.
She added that 10 countries, including Iraq, dominate the global natural resources landscape, each holding vast reserves important for various industries.
The report indicated that Iraq ranked ninth among the world's countries in terms of the availability of natural resources, estimated at $16 trillion, which include oil and phosphate rocks.
Globally, according to the company, Russia leads the world in natural resources, with an estimated value of $75 trillion, including coal, natural gas, oil, gold, timber, and rare earth minerals. The United States is second, with a value of $45 trillion, including coal, timber, natural gas, gold, and copper.
She continued, "Saudi Arabia came in third with a value of $34 trillion, which includes oil and timber, followed by Canada in fourth place with a value of $33 trillion, which includes oil, uranium,
timber, natural gas, and phosphates, followed by Iran in fifth place with a value of $27 trillion, which includes oil and natural gas."
The company noted in its report that China came in sixth place with a value of $23 trillion, which includes coal, rare earth minerals, and timber. Brazil came in seventh place with a value of $22 trillion, which includes gold, uranium, iron, timber, and oil.
She continued, "Australia came in eighth place with a value of $20 trillion, which includes coal, timber, copper, iron ore, gold, and uranium. Iraq came in ninth place, and Venezuela came in tenth place with a value of $14 trillion, which includes iron, natural gas, and oil."
Iraq was ranked among the top ten countries with the most valuable natural resource reserves, in terms of the total estimated value over the past four years.
According to a 2024 Statista report, natural resources are the raw inputs used to make everything we use, from intermediate goods to final products. These resources are found in the ground among reserves that have not yet been extracted.
According to Statista estimates, Russia ranked first, with its natural resource reserves estimated at $75 trillion. This amount includes coal, oil, natural gas, gold, timber, and rare earth minerals.
The United States came in second, with an estimated value of $45 trillion in natural resources, nearly 90% of which is timber and coal.
Iraq ranked ninth, boasting $15.9 trillion in natural resources. Its desert terrain contains oil, natural gas, phosphates, and sulfur, according to the website.
Iraq is OPEC's second-largest producer of crude oil and the world's fifth-largest producer of proven crude oil reserves. Iraq relies on crude oil exports for a significant portion of its revenue. https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=56300
TIDBIT FROM SANDY INGRAM
Sandy Ingram
You cannot exchange foreign currency without your passport [at an international airport]. The amount determines reporting requirements.
The limit is $10,000 per transaction per day. Therefore to exchange $100,000 you would need to exchange currency for approximately 10 days.
The same hold true when activating transaction over $10,000 at your local bank. Many time small foreign currency exchange services will report the transaction [to the IRS] even if it's under $10,000...
Israel–Iran Conflict Could Trigger Economic Maelstrom Affecting Millions
Israel–Iran Conflict Could Trigger Economic Maelstrom Affecting Millions
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran threatens to severely disrupt global markets and may cascade into a broader geopolitical and economic crisis. At the heart of this threat lies the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil flows, which Iran is considering closing in response to Israeli military actions.
Iran–Israel Conflict Might Upend the World’s Oil Markets
Geopolitical tensions are once again shaking world markets. The confrontation between Iran and Israel, if escalated further, could drastically impact global oil supply, sending prices soaring and reviving oil’s title as “black gold.”
▪️ The Strait of Hormuz, gateway from the Persian Gulf, handles 20% of the world’s oil exports
▪️ Iran is threatening to close the strait in retaliation for Israeli military strikes
▪️ A closure would represent a global energy shock with vast ripple effects on industry and supply chains
According to reports, Sardar Esmail Kowsari, Commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, has declared that Iran would make “the best decision with determination” regarding the potential closure of the Strait.
Security analyst Claude Moniquet warned that this move would be “a disaster for Europe,” impacting energy markets across the globe. A 20% reduction in global oil flow could spark:
A massive spike in oil prices
Disruptions to global supply chains
Industrial slowdowns in Europe and Asia
Oil Already Reacting as Risk Mounts
The markets are already pricing in these geopolitical risks. Since the early bombings:
▪️ Oil futures have surged past $70, reaching as high as $77
▪️ Volatility is expected to increase as conflict risk grows
▪️ Crude oil prices could skyrocket if military escalation shuts down transport routes
The possibility of regional expansion—as other nations act to counterbalance the fallout of a closure—could magnify the economic turmoil, potentially triggering a global recession.
A Global Flashpoint with Far-Reaching Consequences
The ultimate outcome hinges on:
Iran’s willingness to escalate
Its military capacity to block the Strait of Hormuz
The international community’s response to preserve oil flows
While nothing is certain, the risk of an economic chain reaction is substantial. Even short-term disruptions in Hormuz could cause multi-billion-dollar losses, especially in energy-dependent industries.
Bottom Line: The world watches closely as a regional military conflict risks morphing into a global economic crisis. A single act—like the closure of a vital oil corridor—could send shockwaves through financial markets, energy infrastructure, and geopolitical alliances.
@ Newshounds News™
Source: Bitcoin.com
TIDBIT FROM MILITIAMAN
Militia Man
Just because Iraq looks ready, sounds ready, is ready, does the IMF, World Bank, US Treasury, Bank of International Settlements feel they're ready?
...It's about Iraq but it's not all about Iraq...It isn't just Iraq pushing the button.
It's going to have to be something to the effect of that inter-connectivity I've been talking about. They need to be allowed to be able to do that...Bottom line is what we see with all the things collectively to this date shows Iraq is ready...A lot of pressure on everybody to make sure they get it right.
Iran urges Iraq to block Israel’s use of airspace
Tehran – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian urged Iraq on Sunday to block Israel from using its airspace and territory to launch attacks on the Islamic republic.
“We emphasise that the Iraqi government must exercise greater vigilance and protection of its borders and airspace so that Iraqi territory is not misused against the Islamic Republic of Iran,” said Pezeshkian in a call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, according to the Iranian presidency website.
TIDBITS FROM SANDY INGRAM
Sandy Ingram
Iraq is witnessing a remarkable surge in stability and security...positioning Iraq as a regional hub for trade and investment.
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This is breaking news reported by the New York Times..."U.S. to Reduce Diplomatic Presence in Iraq amid rising tensions."
This move comes as tensions in the Middle East are rising and talks between the US and Iran over nuclear weapons appears to be going nowhere ...
We are deeply concerned about this latest announcement. Iraq is caught in the middle. Its government wants good relationships with both the United States and Iran but that's becoming harder as the two countries drift further apart...Stay positive, this too will pass.
https://dinarevaluation.blogspot.com/2025/06/tidbit-from-sandy-ingram_01783361014.html
Drones shot down in Iraq by International Coalition
Anbar – Two drones launched from Iran towards Israel were shot down over Iraq by the US-led international coalition to defeat the Islamic State group, two Iraqi military officials told AFP on Sunday.
“The international coalition at Ain al-Asad (military base) shot down two Iranian drones that were en route to Israel,” one official said, referring to an Iraqi airbase housing foreign troops in western Iraq.
The drones were shot down overnight Saturday to Sunday, he added, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the matter.
The other official said the drones were targeted because they entered the defensive perimeter of the anti-jihadist coalition, where troops are instructed to engage any potential threat.
Israel on Friday launched unprecedented strikes on Iran, hitting military and nuclear sites as well as residential areas. In response, the Islamic republic has fired hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles at Israel.
Several missiles and drones have fallen in Iraqi territory, mostly in the desert, without causing casualties.
An “explosive drone” was shot down by the coalition at Ain al-Asad on Friday, according to an Iraqi official.
The government in Baghdad is a close ally of Tehran, but also a strategic partner of Iran’s arch-foe the United States, which has some 2,500 troops in Iraq as part of the anti-jihadist coalition.
Baghdad and Washington have agreed on a timetable for the gradual withdrawal of the coalition’s forces.
By September, the troops are scheduled to leave bases in federal Iraq — including Ain al-Asad — and by the end of 2026, they are set to withdraw from the autonomous Kurdistan region in northern Iraq.
Influential Iraqi armed group Kataeb Hezbollah on Sunday warned the United States about direct involvement in Israel’s attack on Iran.
“The Islamic republic needs no military support from anyone to repel the criminal Zionist entity — it has the men and capabilities to put (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu in the dust,” it said in a statement.
“We are closely monitoring the movements of the American enemy’s army. If America intervenes in the war, we will act directly and without hesitation against its interests and bases throughout the region.”
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GOLDILOCKS: Banks Ready for Upcoming Currency Swaps – All Tests Finished @DINARREVALUATION #Iraq
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