Aki will give us a list of the private banks that will collect the 3-zero notes for the CBI...these banks are going to be all over the world.
If people live in Canada..
.Australia...Japan...London, they will be able to turn in their currency for the currency of that region.
Not only Aki's bank but thousands of private banks around the world the CBI has contracts and agreements with to collect the 3-zeros and turn them in to the CBI. Our American banks will open their doors to American citizens only..
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 Morning Mark and mods….Really hope this is our week.
Member: I believe the shift has occurred and we are in process for the events.
MZ: That checks out for what I am seeing.
Member: MZ, do you think /Trumps trip to Mid East and deals he is cutting with the countries there will have anything to do with the RV?
Member: What news from the bond side?
MZ: I do have someone who had a bond meeting last night at 7:00. I do not yet know the outcome of that. There are others I heard with appointments starting yesterday afternoon throughout the evening. Some today. I just do not have an update yet. Very frustrating, but hopefully I have one before tonights podcast.
Member: If they are signing NDA’s you may not get an update- which is good.
MZ:
“Why is the Arab summit in Baghdad distinct from its predecessors?” I find these articles interesting. There is so many expectations. Can’t you guys feel it in the air? They keep pointing out that this is different from any other time period.
Member: I wonder if Trump will go to the Arab summit?
MZ: I think there is a 50/50 chance that he will appear. Also, will he show up in Turkey as well?? There are so many balls being juggled in the air right now.
Member: I wonder if Al-Sudani’s surprise at the Arab summit will be the RV? Heard all the ME leaders are sending delegates.
Member: I sure hope we don't see a float. I'd rather see an RI just to get it done.
MZ: “Iraq calls on the European Union to remove its name from the list of high-risk countries” this is all about being “international”
MZ: “Trump says they are close to completing a deal with Iran” They are close to a breakthrough. It is a hopeful time to be alive.
MZ: “Geologist’s discover the largest copper, gold and silver deposit in the last 3 decades” This is in Argentina. This is pretty exciting and we are constantly seeing massive new discoveries. It’s like the world is preparing for a gold/commodity backed currencies.
MZ: We get a commodity super cycle when fiat tanks and asset backed currencies rule the day with prosperity for us all. We are at the end of one cycle and the beginning of another. We just have to survive the transition.
Mod: Mark's next travel schedule. He leaves on May 17th (which is Mark's dad 80th B-Day) and comes back on May 21st. Zester will host the podcast when Mark is gone. Mark will pop in when he can.
Member: Thank you Mark, Mods and you great Patriots
Member: Everyone have a great day. Expect a miracle.
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Iran is preparing for a potential escalation with the United States
Iran is preparing for a potential escalation with the United States by positioning military assets on key islands in the Persian Gulf and signaling its intent to target US bases, commercial shipping, and regional allies.
Iranian Armed Forces General Staff (AFGS) Chief Major General Mohammad Bagheri inspected military positions in southern Iran on May 12 to prepare for a possible escalation against the United States and approved deployments of military assets to the Nazeat islands around the Strait of Hormuz. Bagheri ordered the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy,
in coordination with local and tactical commanders, to implement a new operational plan around the Nazeat Islands to enhance missile and drone strike capabilities, fortify air defenses, and integrate advanced command and control infrastructure. Bagheri explicitly stated that Iran would retaliate against US military bases, disrupt international commercial shipping, and attack regional states hosting US forces “if the US military makes a mistake.”
The Nazeat islands—including Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, Abu Musa, and Siri Island—are key positions for controlling maritime access to the Persian Gulf. The IRGC has recently deployed naval mines, ballistic and anti-ship cruise missiles, and fast attack craft to these islands, though it is unclear if Bagheri ordered these specific deployments. AFGS-affiliated media published an article on May 13 showcasing IRGC Navy surveillance footage of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower from a Mohajer-6 drone and highlighted a new underground drone hangar in Hormozgan Province, likely to signal Iranian capability to surveil and strike US naval assets.
Iran previously responded to the US “maximum pressure” campaign in 2019 by attacking oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, seizing a foreign vessel, and harassing US and British naval ships. The deployments to Nazeat could enable similar activities again. These activities follow new implicit US threats, including a statement by US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff on May 9 that raised the possibility of renewed military action against Iran if ongoing US-Iran talks fail.
MZ: I did hear lots of reports from groups and bankers that rates were “populating” today….and all throughout the day. Very encouraging, but does it mean anything more than a test……that is the question.
Member: I heard a rumor our rate will be around $3.22
MZ: We have seen everything from $.1.70 or so for much of the day…then we saw around $3.22 …but rates have been all over the board. $3.22 would make sense for a RI (Re-instatement) and one of the easiest things for them to do. imo
Member: did you hear from your bond contacts today?
MZ: No, but one of the contacts who will not comment on what has occurred yesterday evening at their appointment…has let me know that they are seeing rates populating. Others have said the same and they all used that same terminology. So could it be a test? Or does it mean “now?” I don’t know.
Member: Isaac just posted and said “Hello appt was today and I should get the confirmation Tuesday Wednesday, blessings.”
MZ: Sounds like his meeting with closing documents went well and he hopes to have dollars Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.
MZ: I was told on the bond deals it would take 3-5 business days to move and complete transactions.
SWIFT AND THE US FEDERAL RESERVE PUT IRAQ AT THE MERCY OF THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
Economic expert Hassan Al-Sheikh warned on Tuesday that Iraq has become more vulnerable to global economic shocks due to its increasing connection to the international financial system, especially after joining the global SWIFT system and its direct dealings with the US Federal Reserve.
Al-Sheikh told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “Iraq, over the past two years, has strongly entered the global economy by activating international bank transfers, subjecting banks to strict oversight, and opening channels with international banks, which has made it vulnerable to any external economic change, whether in oil prices or financial and monetary policies.”
He pointed out that Iraq, which before 2020 was almost isolated from the global financial system, is now severely restricted, which negatively impacts its general budget, which is already suffering from a worsening financial deficit.
Al-Sheikh added that
this connection not only threatens the stability of oil prices, but also makes any global economic or customs decision directly impact state finances, warning of the exacerbation of crises if steps are not taken to strengthen the independence of the Iraqi economy.
He pointed out that any breakthrough in the US-Iranian negotiations could open the door for Iraq to overcome some obstacles, especially those related to the sanctions imposed on the Central Bank. This could allow Baghdad to withdraw its funds freely, provide better access to dollars, and perhaps even restore the exchange rate to 120,000 dinars for $100.
He indicated that this would allow Iraq to import Iranian gas more smoothly, which would contribute to improving the performance of the electricity sector.