🚨IRAQ-IXP EXCHANGE: IRAQ-IXP, Iraq’s first and only neutral Internet Exchange, is celebrating its first anniversary, 10 APRIL

 IRAQ-IXP EXCHANGE

“Increasing numbers of national and international network operators want to offer services in Iraq as part of the vibrant local digital ecosystem growing around the exchange remarkable growth provides low-latency interconnection, enhanced network security, and scalable connectivit crucial hub for regional digital transformation powered by DE-CIX has grown to 28 networks, including major global players such as Meta, Akamai, and Tencent redefining connectivity standards in Iraq IRAQ-IXP, Iraq’s first and only neutral Internet Exchange, is celebrating its first anniversary with has quickly risen to become the third-largest IX in the Middle East in terms of connected networks. In just one year, IRAQ-IXP powered by DE-CIX has grown to 28 networks, including major global players such as Meta, Akamai, and Tencent. Peak traffic has soared to nearly 180 Gigabits per second (Gbit/s), a 150% increase since January 2025, underscoring Iraq’s increasing role in the regional digital landscape.  Hosted at the Iraq Connectivity Gateway (ICG) in Baghdad, IRAQ-IXP operates under the DE-CIX as a Service (DaaS) model, built on DE-CIX’s award-winning infrastructure. The exchange provides low-latency interconnection, enhanced network security, and scalable connectivity, serving as a crucial hub for regional digital transformation. The exchange’s remarkable growth reflects the increasing demand for high-speed and reliable connectivity in Iraq and beyond. “We are delighted by the strong growth of IRAQ-IXP powered by DE-CIX in its first year of operations,” said Ivo Ivanov, CEO of DE-CIX. “Increasing numbers of national and international network operators want to offer services in Iraq as part of the vibrant local digital ecosystem growing around the exchange. “Already the third-largest IX in the Middle East and growing rapidly, IRAQ-IXP is meeting Iraq’s demand for higher-speed, more stable, and better-quality Internet connectivity.” Ahmed Rakwi, CEO of IRAQ-IXP, highlighted the exchange’s broader vision: “From the beginning, our vision was clear — to position Iraq as a digital hub for the region. “Reaching the milestone of becoming the third-largest Internet Exchange in the Middle East within just one year is not only a reflection of our ambition, but also of the trust placed in us by global and local networks. Powered by DE-CIX, IRAQ-IXP is redefining connectivity standards in Iraq, and this is just the beginning.”  DE-CIX has been active in the Middle East for over a decade, now operating Internet Exchanges in Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, the UAE, and Turkey. IRAQ-IXP powered by DE-CIX follows in the footsteps of other successful DE-CIX-operated exchanges, such as UAE-IX in Dubai.

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MARKZ: Rates would fluctuate between $4.05 to $5 on the dinar!! ‪@DINARREVALUATION‬ #iraqidinar

 

ECONOMIST: CUSTOMS TARIFFS PORTEND A GLOBAL RECESSION AND IRAQ WILL BE HARMED BY THE DROP IN OIL PRICES., 10 APRIL

ECONOMIST: CUSTOMS TARIFFS PORTEND A GLOBAL RECESSION AND IRAQ WILL BE HARMED BY THE DROP IN OIL PRICES.

Economic expert Abdul Rahman Al Mashhadani confirmed that the United States’ imposition of customs tariffs on goods and commodities will have indirect effects on Iraq, even though the price increase will have a direct impact on the American market.

Al-Mashhadani explained to Al-Furat News Agency that “this policy will cause an increase in inflation rates within the United States, which will negatively impact American citizens with a general rise in prices depending on the importance of commodities.”

He explained that the indirect impact is the possibility of a global economic recession resulting from a decline in the volume of American, European and Canadian exports to European markets, due to reduced investments and the disruption of commercial activity due to the size of the American market.

Al-Mashhadani warned that “this recession will affect global industry, reducing demand for oil and leading to a decline in its global prices, which will indirectly harm the Iraqi economy, which depends heavily on oil revenues.”

Two days ago, US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of countervailing tariffs on most countries around the world, with rates ranging from 10% to 49%, including Iraq.

Trump designated April 2 as “Liberation Day.”

TIDBIT FROM MARKZ, 10 APRIL

  MarkZ   

[via PDK]   

In Iraq:  “The speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Mashadani receives the charge at the US Embassy” 

 in other words Mr. Rubenstien from the American Chamber of Commerce and delegation has arrived. 

They will have large scale meetings to bring billions of dollars of investments to Iraq. These are international business people looking for international business opportunities.

 They would not be there unless Iraq was about to rise.  And that means a potential for new rates.

Comment: Rueters, news Anchors and economists are now talking about revaluations and exchange rates etc….  Main stream is now talking about what we have been talking about for years.  MarkZ:  They are …how many articles are we seeing talking about resets…financial resets…talking about moving to gold…wow…its big conversations in financial realms all over the world. They are all talking about the impending reset to commodities.

RV UPDATE: Back screen rate for dinars showed up as approximately $5 this morning at JPMorgan Chase

 

AL-SUDANI’S ADVISOR TO RUDAW: US TARIFFS DO NOT INCLUDE OIL AND GAS, AND THEIR IMPACT WILL BE ZERO., 9 APRIL

AL-SUDANI’S ADVISOR TO RUDAW: US TARIFFS DO NOT INCLUDE OIL AND GAS, AND THEIR IMPACT WILL BE ZERO.

Mazhar Mohammed Salih, financial and economic advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister, downplayed the impact of the US decision to impose a 39% tariff on Iraqi products, noting that Iraq has no significant exports to the US market.

Mazhar Mohammed Saleh told Rudaw Media Network on Thursday (April 3, 2025): “The US customs tariffs do not include oil and gas, which means that the impact of this move on Iraq will be zero, because Iraq does not have any other noteworthy goods exported to America that could be subject to customs duties.”

Saleh explained that “Iraqi crude oil exports to the United States do not exceed $5 billion annually, and the US market is considered a secondary market for Iraq compared to those of China and India, where approximately 70% of Iraqi oil is exported.”

Regarding the import of American goods to Iraq, he noted that “Iraq imports 90% of its goods and civilian needs from Turkey, India, China, the UAE, and some European countries,” describing the American market as a “secondary market” compared to Asian and European markets. 

Al-Sudani’s advisor said, “The Strategic Framework Agreement signed between Iraq and the United States in 2008 has protected Iraq from shifts in the US’s highly protectionist policy, particularly with regard to the imposition of customs duties.”

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday the imposition of 39% tariffs on imports from US trading partners, including Iraq.

MNT GOAT : "CALLS FOR "LIBERATING IRAQ" IN WASHINGTON: THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S VISION AND ESCALATION WITH IRAN", 9 APRIL

 MNT GOAT

"CALLS FOR "LIBERATING IRAQ" IN WASHINGTON: THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S VISION AND ESCALATION WITH IRAN"

"FACTIONS ENTER "ULTIMATUM C" AFTER THE

"LIBERATION OF IRAQ" PROJECT FROM IRAN"

MIGA

MAKE IRAQ GREAT AGAIN "IRAN-BACKED MILITIAS IN IRAQ ARE READY TO DISARM FOLLOWING TRUMP'S THREATS"

 "Several of the Iran-backed militia groups operating in Iraq are set to demilitarize for the first time to avoid conflict with the US following President Trump's threats to Tehran's

proxies, senior Baghdad officials said."

...........Choo-Choo........... "Ten senior commanders and Iraqi officials urged the capital to begin the process of disarming and disbanding the militias operating in Iraq to avoid the worst-case scenario

with the US."

No, not decades, years or even months to wait It is happening NOW!

Their words not mine.....No Rumors, No Hype,