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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Frank26, Clare, Jeff & MarkZ: Political Acceleration in Iraq, Iran Unrest, and Rising Pressure on the Dinar

Introduction: When Politics, Pressure, and Currency Collide

A convergence of updates from Frank26, Clare, Jeff, and MarkZ paints a powerful picture of accelerated political movement in Iraq, growing instability in Iran, and mounting pressure across the region.

The theme is consistent across all voices:

What is happening now is not normal—and it is not accidental.

Frank26: Iraq Is Moving Faster Than Ever Before

Frank26 again highlights something seasoned observers immediately notice:

“That was done quick as lightning. That is not how Iraq moves.”

What Happened So Fast?

Speaker of the House seated rapidly
Deputy positions filled without delay
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Parliamentary structure finalized at record speed

Frank’s conclusion is clear:

“Somebody’s pushing all of this.”

In Iraq, speed usually signals external pressure, deadlines, or international coordination.

Clare: Iran Welcomes Iraqi Mediation with Washington

Article: “Tehran Welcomes Iraqi Mediation for Negotiations with Washington”

This article adds a crucial geopolitical layer.

Key implications:

Iran is under intense pressure
Iraq is acting as a regional mediator
Diplomatic channels are reopening due to necessity, not choice

Clare’s contribution reinforces the idea that Iraq is now operating at a higher geopolitical level, not just domestically.

Jeff: Parliament Is Complete and Power Is Consolidated

Jeff delivers one of the strongest confirmations to date:

“As of today, right now, the parliament is completely done and formed.”

Key Political Realities

The Coordinating Framework (Maliki-aligned, Iran-backed bloc) holds the most signatures
They are officially declared the largest parliamentary block
They have the authority to nominate the Prime Minister

Jeff adds:

“It’ll most likely be Sudani… he has done the most for stability, security, and restoring the country.”

This suggests continuity, not disruption, at the executive level—an essential factor for economic and currency reform.

MarkZ: A Mad Dash to Finish the HCL

MarkZ echoes urgency from inside Iraq’s legislature:

“Many members of Parliament are in a mad dash to finish HCL by January 1st.”

Why the HCL Matters

Budget execution
Oil and revenue sharing
Currency and purchasing power reform

MarkZ’s tone is notably optimistic:

“I am very encouraged with what we are seeing in Iraq right now.”

Dinar Guru News Flash: Iran Erupts

Breaking Developments in Iran

Major demonstrations across multiple regions
Several political leaders have resigned
Currency collapse driving public unrest

“When currency fails, people take to the streets.”

While it is too early to predict regime change, the instability is real and accelerating.

Why Iran’s Unrest Matters to Iraq

Iran’s crisis affects Iraq in several ways:

Reduced Iranian leverage
Increased Western and regional focus on Iraq
Greater urgency for Iraq to lock in stability and sovereignty

For dinar observers, this raises one central question:

Does regional instability increase the odds of Iraq strengthening its currency position?

Featured Snippets

Why is Iraq moving unusually fast politically?
According to Frank26, Iraq’s rapid parliamentary actions suggest external pressure and economic deadlines.

Is Iraq’s parliament fully formed now?
Jeff confirms that Iraq’s parliament is completely formed, with the largest bloc ready to nominate the prime minister.

How does unrest in Iran affect Iraq?
Iran’s protests and resignations weaken its regional influence, increasing Iraq’s strategic importance.

Q&A Section

Q: Is the HCL expected to pass soon?

A: MarkZ reports a strong push to complete it by January 1st.

Q: Will Sudani likely remain Prime Minister?

A: Jeff believes Sudani is the most likely candidate due to his track record.

Q: Does Iran’s instability impact the dinar?

A: While indirect, regional instability often accelerates monetary and political decisions.

Key Takeaway: Pressure Creates Momentum

Across all perspectives, one conclusion stands out:

Iraq is moving faster than ever
Parliament is fully seated
Critical laws are being rushed
Iran is weakening internally

This is what pressure looks like—and pressure creates momentum.

Whether that momentum leads directly to a currency adjustment remains to be seen, but the conditions are undeniably shifting.

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Frank26

Speaker of the House, these deputies, that was done quick as lighting. That is not how [Iraq] moves. That is not how they function. Somebody's pushing all of this. Speaker's position was [filled] quick.

Clare

Article: "Tehran welcomes Iraqi mediation for negotiations with Washington"

Jeff

As of today, right now, the parliament is completely done and formed...The Coordinating Framework, that's Maliki's group, which is Iranian, they have the most amount of signatures and are now declared as the largest block...to nominate the prime minister of the country. It'll most likely be Sudani because overall he has done the most for the entire country of achieving stability, security and turning the country around and restoring it.

MarkZ

[via PDK] Many members of Parliament are in a mad dash to finish HCL by Jan 1st. I am very encouraged with what we are seeing in Iraq right now.

**Dinar Guru News Flash**

Major demonstrations have broke out across Iran. It's too early to know if this will snowball into regime change. Several political leaders have resigned already. Stay tuned in as the dinar gurus chime in on is developing situation and how it will impact the odds of the Iraqi dinar increasing in value.

FRANK26: When talking to a bank wealth manager/private banker, ‪@DINARREVALUATION‬ #iraqidinarinvestor

THE NATIONAL BANK OF IRAQ ANNOUNCES THE COMPLETION OF ITS TRANSITION TO THE NEW GLOBAL STANDARD, SWIFT MX

(Mnt Goat: Can you remember what my CBI contact told me. That the CBI was going to use this new National Bank for yes, the collection of the stashes and hoards of cash. So, again they have yet another article (see below) about all the hoards of cash that needs to get into the banks. They need this cash to in the banks to roll out the digital dinar and to finance many of these 2026 projects rolled over from 2025. Coincidence both of these articles are in the exact same news stream?)

The National Bank of Iraq announced the completion of its transition to the new global standard SWIFT MX for financial messages, a step that marked a significant milestone in the bank’s technological infrastructure modernization and enhanced readiness for digital transformation.

The bank said in a statement,

“The implementation of this transformation comes as part of the bank’s transition from the old MT standard to the MX ISO 20022 model, which is the most advanced, structured and data-rich framework in the global financial messaging sector. The transformation process was carried out across all operational channels with high efficiency and minimal downtime, reflecting the bank’s strong technical readiness, accurate planning, and commitment to providing its services without any significant interruption.”

He pointed out that “this transformation is an advanced step within the strategic roadmap of the National Bank of Iraq to modernize its systems, enhance its compatibility with global best practices, and provide an advanced digital banking experience for its individual and corporate clients.”

The statement quoted Aqeel Ezzedine, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO of the National Bank of Iraq, as saying that “the smooth transition to the MX standard is the result of a robust system of governance, teamwork and careful planning, and represents an important step in modernizing the payments infrastructure and enhancing the reliability and security of banking operations.”

Hani Khalil, head of the transformation department at the National Bank of Iraq, said, according to the statement, that “the completion of this transformation embodies the bank’s commitment to keeping pace with the latest international standards in payment systems, and building a more transparent, integrated and high-quality financial data structure, which enhances customer experience and strengthens the bank’s position within the regional financial system.”

The MX standard enables a more accurate and richer exchange of information in financial messages, with substantial improvements in transaction tracking and identification of parties, supporting global trends towards greater efficiency and transparency in payments.

Since the new system came into effect, the bank has not recorded any significant problems, which confirms the success of the implementation process and the close coordination between the transformation, IT and operations teams, in addition to effective cooperation with partners and regulatory authorities.

Frank26: Rapid Political Moves, Global Currency Shifts, and Why Iraq Is Waiting on the New Exchange Rate

Frank26

It's not a coincidence that many counties are making changes to their currency. Even Iran is trying...Syria is dropping zeros in January and Iran in March, their budget time frames are different but Syria and Iraq budgets are the same, January 1st to December 31st.

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Question: "So [Iraq] is not in the WTO yet? Are they?"

You want it on a document. You want it on a piece of paper. You can wait for that. But if you was to say, Frank, have they done everything they need to do to be a member of the WTO?

The answer is yes. That's why we have an article where the WTO says, 'come, welcome. You're a member now. You did everything.' Did Iraq, did Sudani, say, 'Thank you. We'll be there next Tuesday." No. Iraq didn't say jack, why? It's waiting for the new exchange rate.

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AN ECONOMIST SAYS US SANCTIONS ARE ON THEIR WAY OUT AND IRAQI BANKS ARE ENTERING A PHASE OF OPENNESS

(Mnt Goat: not if Iraq does not deal with the PMF, the US is likely to impose some sort of sanctions of Iraq if the PMF is not handled correctly.)

Anticipated financial breakthrough

Economic expert Manar al-Obeidi affirmed that Iraq is moving towards greater banking openness, which will facilitate the flow of funds and create a more attractive environment for investors. He noted that the government has successfully addressed most of the financial issues with the United States, which will gradually reduce the impact of sanctions. Al-Obeidi emphasized the need to eliminate overlapping jurisdictions among institutions and grant investment authorities broader powers to ensure a clear plan that supports economic development.

Manar Al-Obaidi – an economic expert, in a dialogue with journalist Ali Qazan:

The Iraqi banking sector is moving towards greater openness to the world, away from the problems and difficulties that were occurring, and I believe that this will be positive in terms of investment and money transfe rs.

The significant overlap in powers between institutions is one of the biggest challenges facing investors. Therefore, this problem and overlap must be addressed, and broader powers must be granted to investment authorities in the governorate, and there must be a clear plan for investment in Iraq.

The Iraqi government has been able to resolve many of the financial issues with the American side. With the reforms that Iraq has undertaken to enhance transparency and prevent money laundering and smuggling, I expect that over time the impact of the American sanctions will largely disappear.

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SAMIR AL-NASSIRI: THE BANKING REFORM PLAN IS BEING IMPLEMENTED SUCCESSFULLY ACCORDING TO ITS TIMETABLE

Banking consultant and expert Samir Al-Nassiri confirmed that the Central Bank, Oliver Wyman, and other banks are continuing to implement the standards of the banking reform plan in partnership and daily coordination, according to the plan’s timeline, which was launched on April 7, 2025.

The Central Bank published the project implementation mechanisms and the banks signed an agreement to comply with the plan. Preparations are now underway to launch the first evaluation cycle during the first quarter of 2026.

The procedures and efforts undertaken by the Central Bank of Iraq, in cooperation and consultation with the consulting firm and private banks, have resulted in tangible steps during the current quarter in facilitating the implementation of the objectives, programs, mechanisms and standards of the comprehensive banking reform project, within the framework of implementing the Central Bank’s third strategy.

He explained that the main objective of this project is to build a sound, modern, comprehensive and flexible banking sector that contributes to achieving rapid growth in the national economy, a cumulative increase in GDP, and enhancing the market value of the banking sector.

Al-Nassiri pointed out that economic reform begins with banking reform, explaining that the challenges facing the Iraqi economy simultaneously present significant opportunities to reform and develop the banking and financial sector, in line with the government’s program and the Central Bank’s future vision. He added that the banking sector will play a pivotal role in achieving sustainable development and attracting investments, as well as supporting ongoing efforts to activate non-oil productive sectors with the aim of diversifying national income sources and ensuring financial sustainability and balanced economic growth.

Al-Nassiri explained that the role of the Central Bank is also embodied in regulating the financing of foreign trade and implementing infrastructure projects related to comprehensive digital transformation, in addition to expanding the use of electronic payment tools in a way that enhances the achievement of financial inclusion.

He stressed that these efforts will contribute to providing real opportunities for reforming, developing and empowering the private banking sector during the period 2025–2028, through a set of key objectives, most notably:

* Developing the Iraqi banking system to keep pace with internationally approved banking and accounting standards.

* Building a sound, modern, comprehensive and flexible banking sector capable of adapting to economic changes.

* To enhance citizens’ confidence in the local banking sector and achieve international recognition of its transparency, progress, and commitment to international standards, thereby strengthening the confidence of global correspondent banks in dealing with it.

* Rehabilitating restricted or weakly active banks to enable them to return to the banking market with their full internal and external activities.

* Refocusing the role of banks on their core function of financing and lending for development, while promoting financial inclusion and increasing its rate in accordance with the established plans.

* To promote the transition from a cash economy to a digital economy by attracting funds circulating outside the banking system, which represent about 90% of the money supply, and bringing them into the formal banking cycle.

Al-Nassiri explained that although the period specified for their implementation according to the banking reform project and the Central Bank’s strategy extends to three years, what was achieved during the years 2023, 2024 and 2025 is considered an important achievement, as solid foundations and rules were built that formed the main pillar for the desired reform path.

He added that these achievements will contribute to the process of evaluating and classifying Iraqi banks based on the extent to which they achieve the goals set within the banking reform project, in accordance with the approved international standards and criteria.