Thursday, April 3, 2025
One of them is in Iraq...American "BlackRock" acquires ports in the Middle East, 3 ARPIL
One of them is in Iraq...American "BlackRock" acquires ports in the Middle East
US asset management firm BlackRock and Italian shipping company MSC have acquired 43 ports owned by Hong Kong-based multinational CK Hucheng Holdings in a deal that will give the US asset manager control of 12 ports in the Middle East, located on strategic coasts stretching from the UAE and Oman to Iraq and Egypt.
In March 2025, a consortium of BlackRock and MSC reached a $22.8 billion deal to acquire 43 ports owned by CK Huzhen, a Hong Kong-listed company owned by one of Asia's richest men, 96-year-old billionaire Li Ka-shing.
The deal made headlines because it would give BlackRock and MSC control of two ports at each end of the Panama Canal, the strategic waterway that US President Donald Trump has threatened to seize to limit China's influence in the Western Hemisphere.
But the agreement's impact extends beyond Panama to the Middle East, where Arab countries, particularly the Gulf states, are seeking to diversify their economies away from oil. The shipping and ports sectors represent another source of economic diversification for these countries.
Which ports will BlackRock and MSC acquire in the Middle East?
Under the deal reached between the US-based BlackRock and Italy's MSC Group, the two companies are set to acquire 12 ports in the Middle East, distributed as follows:
Egypt (5): Alexandria - Dekheila - Abu Qir - Ain Sokhna - and the new B100 berth at Alexandria Port
Emirates (4): Ras Al Khaimah - Ajman - Khasab - UAQ
Sultanate of Oman (1): Sohar
Iraq (1): Basra
Saudi Arabia (1): Jazan
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Iraq and the Appeasement Strategy: A Difficult Balance in Times of Pressure, 3 APRIL
Iraq and the Appeasement Strategy: A Difficult Balance in Times of Pressure
Iraq has recently faced a significant escalation in US economic and financial pressure, primarily targeting dollar transactions and Iranian gas imports, along with repeated demands regarding the future of the Popular Mobilization Forces.
These pressures come as part of Washington's efforts to isolate Iraq economically from Iran, with the aim of strengthening the effectiveness of sanctions imposed on Tehran to force it to reassess its nuclear program.
However, this policy presents Iraq with complex challenges as it attempts to maintain a delicate balance in its foreign relations.
Recent reports indicate that the United States has refused to renew the waivers that allowed Iraq to import gas and electricity from Iran. This was confirmed by Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein on March 19, 2025, who noted that Washington described the decision as "irreversible."
This decision threatens to exacerbate the energy crisis in Iraq, which relies heavily on Iranian gas to power its power plants. Imported gas accounts for approximately 40% of the country's total energy needs, according to estimates from the Iraqi Parliament's Oil and Gas Committee.
On the financial front, the United States is seeking to restrict dollar transactions in Iraq to prevent its smuggling to Iran, which is suffering from massive economic pressures due to sanctions. According to a report, Washington believes that cutting off these financial arteries will directly weaken Tehran, thus strengthening the impact of the sanctions.
But this approach places the Iraqi government in a difficult position, as Iraq holds financial reserves exceeding $100 billion in the United States, making it dependent on Washington's goodwill to access its oil revenues.
Separately, statements by the Iranian ambassador to Baghdad, Mohammed Kazem Al-Sadiq, on March 27, 2025, sparked widespread controversy when he said that US President Donald Trump's letter to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei included a request to dissolve the Popular Mobilization Forces and other armed factions.
However, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani quickly denied any direct US request in this regard, stressing that any decision to dissolve the factions is linked to the end of the international coalition's presence in Iraq.
For his part, MP Alaa Al-Haidari defended the Popular Mobilization Forces Law, considering it an internal matter aimed at honoring those who sacrificed for the nation.
The Iraqi government is adopting a strategy of appeasement in its foreign policy, attempting to maintain a balance between the United States and Iran, two of its historical allies. However, this approach faces increasing challenges, especially with mounting US pressure to end economic and military coordination with Tehran. Analysts believe that Washington also aims to "undermine the unity of the arenas," the strategy Iran uses to connect its fronts in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen.
Economically, Iraq is paying the price for its heavy reliance on Iran for energy. Iraqi lawmakers have called for exploring alternatives, such as Qatar and Turkey, for gas imports. However, this step requires huge investments and a long time frame, both of which may be unavailable given the current crisis. Conversely, experts believe that economic decoupling between Baghdad and Tehran could increase pressure on Iran, but it could also cause internal unrest in Iraq, especially if the electricity crisis worsens. link
JON DOWLING UPDATE, 3 APRIL
Jon Dowling
The trade tariffs are mere negotiation tools and as you can see, many countries will capitulate.
The currency reset will actually allow Gesara to be funded so that other countries outside the US can widely prosper, alongside massive Gold reserves that many countries inherently possess.
Did anyone notice that President Trump also stopped checks going into or coming out of the “IRS”? Will DOGE facilitate Nesara implementation? Sure looks that way. 👀
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