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Al-Hakim to US: Iraq won’t fight others’ wars

Shafaq News – Baghdad

Iraqi political leader Ammar al-Hakim said Friday that Baghdad has repeatedly informed the United States of its firm stance against being drawn into regional conflicts, stressing that Iraq seeks peace and will not serve as a proxy in Middle East wars.

Speaking during a speech marking the first day of Muharram (the beginning of the Islamic New Year), al-Hakim, head of Al-Hikma (Wisdom) Movement, stated, “Iraq has conveyed to the US administration multiple times that it is a sovereign state that advocates peace in the region and does not wish to be part of any war or conflict, nor a source of threat to any country.”

He added that Iraq rejects external pressures or mandates that contradict its national will and the interests of its people.

Turning to Iraq’s upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for November 11, al-Hakim urged Iraqi youth to participate actively, emphasizing that the country “is in urgent need of their engagement.”

He stressed that high voter turnout remains the most effective way to select competent representatives and hold underperforming leaders accountable.

Coffee with MarkZ and Mr. Cottrell . 06/27/2025

Coffee with MarkZ and Mr. Cottrell . 06/27/2025

Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

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: TGIF and Good Morning to everyone

Member: Hopefully Mark and Mr. C will have some very encouraging words for us today.

MZ: I am hearing multiple rumors of payments in groups and expected release of group payments. If this is accurate- we can throw a party. Trying to vet it right now…along with other rumors.

MZ: There are other rumors – a flurry of them overnight that the Iranian regime has changed. And the Iranian military is now working directly with the US. For now treat it as a rumor until confirmed.

MZ: “Al- Aidani oversees the final stages of Iraq’s largest infrastructure project”they are building a new capital city for a region. Including all the infrastructure….this is a huge project.

MZ: “New Iraqi TIR route : a game changer for Europe-GCC logistics” they are talking about the billion dollars Iraq was given by the World bank to expand its rail service which will take some of the traffic off the road system. They now have open routes overland through Iraq from Iraqi ports through Turkey and moving goods directly to Europe.

MZ: This is part of the development road project and its finished ahead of time.

MZ: “New agreement between Baghdad and Erbil to unify customs and tariffs at border crossings” This is one of the biggest sticking points for the HCL and Gas and Oil laws…..We are now seeing it completed….so they can lift the value of their purchasing power.

MZ: This speaks to me of Nesara/Gesara: “ The last of which is 160 million dollars Disclosure of a movement to recover Iraqi funds and real estate” …This could be part of the settlements like Historic bonds….to clean the slate.

Member: any news on the Zim or the bolivar?

MZ: No recent news on either.

Member: July 1st is the start of the US third quarter and when Basel 3 banking laws are supposed to start worldwide…... July 4th is rumored to be a big day…and every Saturday banks close worldwide overnight…..a good time to change rates. Fingers crossed one of those is what we are waiting for.

Member: Thanks Mark and Mods and Mr. C. Everyone enjoy your Friday. God Bless

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Iraq faces a "golden opportunity" following the regional truce. Will it capitalize on it?

6/25/2025

Following the cessation of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, Iraq has a "golden opportunity" to assume a pivotal role in the region. It can capitalize on the regional calm to reduce tensions, develop a new vision for its national security, and strengthen international and trade relations. This will have an initial impact on the Iraqi economy, according to observers.

However, translating this calm into real economic gains, according to observers, remains contingent on the Iraqi government's ability to accompany it with radical internal reform that ensures the rule of law and frees economic decision-making from the grip of militias. Otherwise, it will be little more than a truce that deprives Iraq of the opportunity to advance.

positive effects

In this context, the Prime Minister's financial advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, said, "Regional calm in the Middle East, particularly among Iraq's neighbors, could have a direct and profound positive impact on the Iraqi economy."

Saleh explained to Shafaq News Agency, "The Gulf states, Turkey, and Iran may increase their investments in Iraq in the areas of infrastructure, energy, transportation, and agriculture, and provide Iraq with the opportunity for stability, especially to implement its geo-economic project, the 'Development Road' project."

He continued, "In addition to attracting Arab and foreign investments to operate in the industrial economic cities linked to the development project, we are working with minimal risk and the highest degree of stability. All of these factors are linked to the degree of stability in regional security and its repercussions on our country."

He asserts that "the more attractive and stable the investment environment becomes for foreign investors, the more costs will decrease as profit opportunities grow."

Saleh points out that "one of the best foreign investment opportunities, in addition to the development path, is competition for joint investment in natural resource sites (except for the oil and gas industry), as this is a promising vital field for investors."

"golden opportunity"

This is also the view expressed by Hussein Al-Sa'bari, the deputy chairman of the parliamentary investment committee, who said, "The regional situation has calmed down following the cessation of the war between Iran and Israel, and relations between Arab and regional states have become closer. Therefore, the Iraqi government must capitalize on this atmosphere to become a hub and a link between the parties, in order to ensure regional development."

Al-Sa'bari told Shafaq News Agency, "The current situation represents an opportunity for political development and international and commercial relations, which requires Iraq to assume its primary role in the region and capitalize on this golden opportunity."

Economic researcher Ahmed Eid agrees with Hussein Al-Saabari, stating that "the regional de-escalation between Iran and Israel presents an opportunity to reduce tensions in the region, which will initially have a positive impact on the Iraqi economy through reduced insurance and transportation costs, improved market sentiment, and relative stability in the dinar exchange rate. It may also contribute to reducing financial pressures on the general budget and boosting temporary investor confidence."

conditional economic gains

However, Eid noted in an interview with Shafaq News Agency that "translating this calm into real economic gains remains contingent on the Iraqi government's ability to accompany it with effective internal reform. External stability is important, but it cannot compensate for the rampant corruption in all Iraqi state institutions, which devours investment opportunities, paralyzes projects, and undermines the business environment."

He continued, "As for an increase in investments or a reduction in financial risks in Iraq as a result of this calm, yes, relatively speaking, but that depends on two factors: the duration of the stability and the extent to which investors are convinced that this calm is not temporary, and the second is the Iraqi government's ability to keep pace with this calm with internal reforms, such as improving the business environment and reducing security and militia interference."

He explains, "If this is achieved, regional calm could reduce Iraq's credit rating risks, thus encouraging some hesitant Gulf, Turkish, or Iranian investments, and enhancing opportunities for debt refinancing or obtaining international loans at lower interest rates."

strategic opportunities

Eid asserts that "Iraq possesses clear strategic opportunities, represented by expanding trade with neighboring countries (Turkey, Iran, and the Gulf), and attracting investments in renewable energy, particularly from European and Gulf companies that are monitoring the situation."

He added, "As well as reviving postponed projects such as the Basra-Turkey railway line or the Grand Faw Port, and utilizing Iraq as a transit corridor between the Gulf and Europe via the 'Development Road' project, and revitalizing the religious tourism sector and attracting visitors from Iran and the Gulf without security concerns."

Accordingly, Eid says, "External political stability is a necessary condition for attracting capital, but it is insufficient unless accompanied by internal reforms that guarantee the rule of law and free economic decision-making from the grip of armed groups. Any regional calm without radical internal reform will be nothing more than a temporary truce that deprives Iraq of the opportunity to rise."

A New Vision for National Security

The regional truce is not limited to economics, as military expert Alaa Al-Nashou explains, "The region is exposed to rapidly evolving events amid regional and international tensions, which requires Iraq to develop a new vision for its national security."

Al-Nashou explained to Shafaq News Agency, "Countries around the world rely on security capabilities, which include intelligence, accurate information, control, command, information security, facilities, and personnel. All of this enhances the country's national security. Therefore, Iraq needs a security vision related to a balanced foreign policy for the sake of common interests, and a rejection of interference and submission to any state."

The military expert asserts that "Iraq must build a future based on real security foundations that are linked to securing Iraqi society by strengthening cooperation with Arab, regional, and international national security."

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BRUCE HIGHLIGHTS

Thurs. 26 June 2025 Bruce:

Tier 3 Bond Holders have been flying into Reno to be vetted and were to have access to their accounts by Thurs. 26 June or Friday 27 June.

A Redemption Center leader over 8 Redemption Centers said Tier4b could be notified to set appointments anytime between Friday through Monday 30 June.

Another source said we could be notified over the weekend and maybe start with exchanges on Mon. or Tues. 1 July.

As of 7:30 pm EST Thurs. 26 June all countries were on their new asset-backed currencies.

The new USTN was delivered in $150,000 packets to each US bank again today Thurs. 26 June.

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