"Where do you get your average dinar holdings per investor number?"
That info came by way of a survey of brokers like Xxxxxx Xxxxxx and other sellers of IQD. It has been common knowledge for a long time. Most people said,
"Why not spend $26 USD for a 25000 IQD?"
It is a small gamble for a large return and if it doesn't return anything, so what
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Very few people have the millions like I have.
The owner of Xxxxxx Xxxxxx told me I was in the top 1/2 of 1% of investors.Then there are the whales who have far more than me.
I know one woman in Spokane, Washington who has 1 billion IQD. She knows others. High Rollers!
I take the info as credible as the owner of Xxxxxx Xxxxxx knows what he sells and knows the other brokers.
National Security launches the "Your Card... Your Security" campaign to promote financial awareness and combat fraud.
4/4/2025
The National Security Agency launched a strategic awareness campaign under the slogan "Your Card... Your Security," aiming to enhance financial awareness and educate citizens about the risks of financial fraud and ways to prevent them.
The campaign focuses on educating the public on how to use financial cards safely and avoid falling victim to electronic fraud and scams.
The launch of this campaign comes within the framework of the National Security Agency's efforts to protect citizens and their property from economic crimes and enhance financial security in society.
NADER FROM MID EAST: There we go another general explaining you I’m sure people are gonna say oh he’s wrong
Highlights
Summary
The video transcript discusses a prolonged conflict in a region where Saudi and Emirati forces are engaged in a military struggle against the Houthis.
The speaker emphasizes that despite nearly two decades of involvement, there has been no decisive victory, which raises questions about the effectiveness of the current strategy.
They highlight the significant impact of the conflict on global shipping routes, as nearly 50-60% of world commerce relies on safe transit through the area, which has now been severely disrupted.
The Houthis have made demands for the cessation of hostilities and the provision of humanitarian aid, showing their willingness to engage in ceasefires when their conditions are met. The speaker acknowledges the Houthis as strong fighters, suggesting a level of respect for their military capabilities and resilience.
🚢 Global Shipping Disruption: The region’s conflict has drastically halted commerce, affecting 50-60% of global shipping routes.
⏳ Prolonged Conflict: The war has been ongoing for nearly two decades, yet no definitive victory has been achieved.
🤝 Willingness for Ceasefire: Houthis have expressed willingness to stop hostilities for the sake of humanitarian assistance.
⚔️ Military Respect: The speaker acknowledges the Houthis as capable fighters, indicating a complex view of their military prowess.
📉 Insurance and Shipping Risks:
The ongoing conflict has led to insurance companies and shippers avoiding the area due to high risks.
🎙️ Demand for Humanitarian Aid: The Houthis have been clear about the need for humanitarian aid, linking it to the cessation of violence.
🔄 Impact of Regional Politics: The renewed fighting corresponds with international political developments, notably actions taken by Israel.
Key Insights
📌 Stagnation in military objectives: Nearly two decades of conflict without a decisive victory suggests that conventional military approaches may be ineffective. This stagnation indicates a need for reevaluation of strategies being employed in the region. Continued military engagement without apparent progress may lead to a cycle of violence rather than resolution.
🌍 Critical shipping lanes at risk: The transcript illuminates the importance of the region in global commerce, with 50 to 60% of world trade depending on the security of shipping routes through contested waters. The cessation of these operations can have widespread economic repercussions, affecting not only regional economies but also global markets.
⚖️ Humanitarian considerations in warfare: The Houthis’ demand for humanitarian assistance signifies a crucial aspect of modern warfare where civilian necessities are used as leverage in negotiations. Their request for a ceasefire in exchange for humanitarian aid highlights the intersection of military conflict and humanitarian crises, urging for a more nuanced approach to peace negotiations.
🤔 Valiant fighters vs. insurgency narratives: Acknowledging the Houthis as “valiant fighters” challenges conventional narratives that often paint such groups purely as insurgents or terrorists. This perspective opens up for analysis of the complexities within such organizations, potentially reshaping how they are viewed on the international stage.
🔄 Politics shaping military actions: The timing of renewed hostilities correlating with political events, such as Israeli actions, suggests that regional politics heavily influence military strategies in the area. This indicates the necessity of understanding the broader geopolitical landscape when analyzing the conflict.
📉 Economic implications of security risks: The refusal by insurers to cover shipping in conflict-prone areas indicates a broader economic concern. Investment and trade are severely impacted, and businesses are likely to shift focus to safer regions, thus exacerbating the economic downturn in the war-torn area.
✊ Conditions for ceasefire negotiations: The Houthis’ clear conditions for a ceasefire stress the need for negotiators to address humanitarian concerns to make substantial progress towards peace. This calls for a multi-faceted approach that considers not only military objectives but also humanitarian realities, thus ensuring that all parties have vested interests in enduring peace.
One of them is "historic" and relates to electricity. Iraq is about to sign new agreements with the United States.
4/4/2025
Farhad Alaa Al-Din, the advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister for Foreign Affairs, said that there is a "unique opportunity" for Baghdad and Washington to "deepen their partnership to enhance regional security, economic integration, and long-term stability." He revealed that a large delegation of American companies will arrive in the Iraqi capital next week to explore new opportunities in the Iraqi market.
In an article written by Farhad Ala'aldin in the English-language newspaper The National, translated by Shafaq News Agency, he said that he recently visited Washington, where a high-ranking US official informed him that the current administration's foreign policy is focused on making the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous.
He added that this approach is entirely consistent with Iraq's aspirations and foreign policy, particularly with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's vision of "Iraq First" and "common interest," indicating that this consensus can make Iraq more secure, stronger, and prosperous.
After noting that Iraqi-American relations have steadily grown in the areas of security, energy, and the economy, Farhad Alaa Al-Din wrote that,
given the accelerating pace of economic recovery and comprehensive development in Iraq, particularly in the energy sector, the opportunities for major American companies to play a significant role in shaping this transformation have become greater than ever.
While Al-Sudani's advisor stated that these companies are well-positioned to leave a clear and influential mark and contribute to deepening and strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries, he explained that a large delegation of American companies will arrive in Baghdad next week to explore new opportunities in the rapidly growing Iraqi market. He noted that the US-Iraq Chamber of Commerce is leading this effort as part of a broader initiative to strengthen trade relations between the two countries.
Alaa El-Din also indicated that several memoranda of understanding and agreements are expected to be signed between these companies and their Iraqi counterparts.
While Alaa Eldin discussed American companies that play a significant role in developing the Iraqi energy sector, such as General Electric, KBR, Baker Hughes, Halliburton, and Honeywell, he noted that among the important opportunities expected to take place during the upcoming visit is the signing of a historic agreement between General Electric and the Ministry of Electricity to develop 24,000 megawatts of highly efficient power generation, to help bridge the significant gap in electricity demand in Iraq, which currently stands at approximately 48,000 megawatts. (IF NOT THIS THAN IRAQ WOULD STILL BE GETTING IT FROM IRAN -F26)
The Prime Minister's advisor also discussed efforts to establish cross-border energy partnerships, including the completion of connecting 500 megawatts to the GCC electricity grid via Kuwait in 2025, while agreements with Turkey, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia are expected to contribute an additional 2,500 megawatts by 2027.
According to Alaa El-Din, American companies are also well-positioned to help address the "critical issue" of reforming Iraq's gas sector, reducing gas waste and environmental damage, and achieving Iraq's goal of energy self-sufficiency.
The government advisor continued, "Over the past two and a half years, Iraq has awarded more contracts to American companies than at any previous stage in bilateral relations, while economic cooperation between the two countries has witnessed a remarkable boom, ranging from agricultural imports, such as wheat and rice, to extensive infrastructure development."
Alaa El-Din also noted that the Iraqi government is currently focusing on accelerating major infrastructure projects in the transportation, water, and communications sectors, where American companies enjoy significant competitive advantages.
He added that it is clear for Baghdad and Washington that the path forward is determined by shared interests and obligations, adding that the trajectory of this relationship points to deeper cooperation based on mutual respect and agreed-upon strategic objectives.
According to the Iraqi official, looking to the future, there is a "unique opportunity" for Iraq and the United States to deepen their partnership to enhance regional security, economic integration, and long-term stability. He recalled that this vision was a key focus of the phone call between Al-Sudani and US President Donald Trump on November 8, following his election, in which the two leaders "expressed their commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between Iraq and the United States and enhancing bilateral relations beyond security concerns, with a focus on cooperation in the fields of economy, finance, energy, and technology."
Alaa Al-Din concluded his article in The National by saying that this new chapter in Iraqi-American cooperation heralds a future of mutual prosperity, while shared interests in economic development and regional stability lay the foundations for a lasting partnership that serves both countries and contributes effectively to global security.
What I think they're really going to do first is delete the zeros with the project of the deletion of the zeros and then revalue the currency.
I think what they're waiting for is the working of the central bank digital currency before they make their change. There's no sense in doing it more than once.
If that's the case well then we know that no changes or no revaluation of any real significance are going to come to the Iraqi dinar until after the Iraqi Central Bank digital currency is developed.
What that means for people holding Iraqi dinar I'm not quite sure.
