Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Sudani: Our relationship with countries in the region and the world is based on economic partnerships
Sudani: Our relationship with countries in the region and the world is based on economic partnerships
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani affirmed that Iraq’s relations with the countries of the region and the world are based on economic partnerships.
He added that Iraq's relations with countries in the region and the world are based on economic partnerships, given Iraq's geostrategic location and its vast natural and human resources. He emphasized the importance of the relationship with the United States within the economic framework, given its companies and technology, from which Iraq can benefit from its experience.
He explained that Iraq and Syria have great opportunities to improve the economic situation, including the Kirkuk-Banias oil export pipeline. link
Jeff: Why Iraq Must Change the Dinar Rate as It Goes International in 2026
Introduction: Following the Logic, Not the Hype
In his latest commentary, Jeff walks viewers through what he calls the “common sense road”—connecting Iraq’s stated goals of going international with the practical requirements needed to make that transition possible.
His conclusion is direct and data-driven:
If Iraq is truly going international, the Iraqi dinar must become a convertible, tradable currency—and that requires a rate change.
Going International: What It Actually Requires
Jeff stresses that “going international” is not just a headline—it is a technical and legal process that demands specific financial conditions.
1. International Trade Requires a Convertible Currency
For Iraq to conduct world trade at 100% capacity
, it must have:A tradable currency
A recognized exchange rate
Compatibility with international settlement systems
A restricted or artificially maintained rate cannot support global trade.
2. Banking Reforms Cannot Be Completed Without a Rate Change
Jeff highlights that:
Iraq’s banking reforms are not optional
They are designed to integrate Iraq into the global financial system
“In order for them to implement the banking reforms 100%, they need the rate to change.”
Without a realistic exchange rate:
Correspondent banking fails
International clearing becomes impossible
Investor confidence remains limited
3. Parliament’s 150+ Laws Are Rate-Dependent
Jeff reminds viewers that Iraq has over 150 laws pending or partially implemented.
Many of these laws are tied to:
Trade
Customs
Banking
Investment
International agreements
“World Trade—they need that convertible currency.”
Without a functional exchange rate, these laws cannot be fully activated.
The Timing Argument: “They’re Going International Next Month”
Jeff emphasizes that the timeline is tightening.
Iraq has repeatedly stated intentions to expand global trade
Infrastructure, banking platforms, and customs systems are being aligned
International partnerships are already forming
From Jeff’s perspective, the logic is unavoidable:
International status without a convertible currency does not work.
Syria as a Regional Signal: January 2026 Matters
Jeff points to an important regional development that supports the timing.
Article: “Syria to Launch New Currency from January 2026”
Key details:
Launch date: January 1, 2026
Action: Removal of two zeros (redenomination)
Purpose: Ease transactions and stabilize the economy
“Notice how as sanctions are getting lifted, those are what allowed Syria to do this step in January.”
Why Syria Matters to Iraq
Jeff argues this is not coincidence.
Sanctions lifted → currency reform enabled
Regional synchronization → coordinated economic reset
January 2026 → a strategic monetary window
Iraq and Syria operate within the same regional and geopolitical environment, making parallel reforms highly relevant.
Common Sense Economics: Jeff’s Core Message
Jeff is not predicting dates—he is outlining requirements.
International trade → needs a tradable currency
Banking reform → needs a realistic rate
Legislative progress → needs currency functionality
“I’m just taking you down common sense road.”
From this viewpoint, the rate change is not speculation—it is a prerequisite.
Featured Snippets
Why must Iraq change the dinar rate to go international?
A country cannot conduct full international trade or banking reforms without a convertible, tradable currency recognized by global markets.
What does Syria’s January 2026 currency launch signal?
It shows how lifting sanctions enables monetary reform and suggests a broader regional reset aligned with early 2026.
How are Iraq’s laws connected to the exchange rate?
Over 150 Iraqi laws related to trade, banking, and investment depend on a functional exchange rate to be fully implemented.
Q&A Section
Q: Is Iraq officially international already?
A: Iraq is in transition, but full international status requires currency convertibility.
Q: Can banking reforms finish without a rate change?
A: According to Jeff, no—banking reforms require a tradable currency.
Q: Why is January 2026 important?
A: Regional currency reforms, including Syria’s, align with that timeframe.
Key Takeaway from Jeff
Jeff’s analysis is rooted in logic, not emotion:
You cannot trade globally without a tradable currency
You cannot finish banking reforms without a rate change
You cannot activate international laws without exchange rate functionality
If Iraq is truly moving international, the dinar must follow.
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Jeff
I've been bringing a lot of critical data and information forward showing you they're going international next year. So if they're going to go international next year, for them to implement trade 100%, they need a convertible tradable currency. In order for them to implement the banking reforms 100%, they need the rate to change...In order for parliament to get the 150+ laws done...World Trade, they need that convertible currency....
I'm just taking you down common sense road. They're going international next month...
Article: "Syria to launch new currency from January 2026 in bid to revive economy" Consider the timing when things are happening and why.
Article quote: "Syria will launch and redenominated currency January 1, 2026, removing 2 zeros to ease transactions and stabilize the economy following the lifting of US sanctions..." Notice how as sanctions are getting lifted, those are what allowed Syria to do this step in January.
The Numbers Are Reassuring... But Are The Reserves Sufficient To Protect The Dinar?…
The Numbers Are Reassuring... But Are The Reserves Sufficient To Protect The Dinar?… The Shocking Truth: The Danger Lies Not In The Market, But In The State Itself
Baghdad Today – Baghdad While the parallel market is testing the limits of monetary policy, the Prime Minister's financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih , offered explicit reassurance: the official exchange rate will remain at 1,320 dinars, and the recent fluctuations are merely "short-term noise." But behind this apparent calm lies a larger question concerning the state's ability to bolster its resources without jeopardizing monetary stability.
Early Access FAQs
Economist Ahmed Abdel Rabbo interprets Saleh’s statements as part of a broader strategy; in his view, price stability is not merely a financial option but a political signal that the incoming government will not approach adjusting the exchange rate in its first year, in recognition of the magnitude of the inflationary impact that any step in this direction could have.
Abdel Rabbo tells Baghdad Today that the real challenge lies not in the exchange rate but in the revenue structure itself. He explains that Iraq loses billions of dollars annually through weak customs procedures, a paper-based tax system, and massive import flows that keep the demand for dollars high.
In his view, increasing revenue requires less of a change in the exchange rate and more of a complete customs reform, a shift to electronic tax collection, and linking tax databases to foreign trade, banks, and border crossings.
What Abdel Rabbo points out aligns with part of Mazhar Saleh's vision: strong foreign reserves provide cover for the official exchange rate, and inflation, which has fallen to 2.5%, reflects the success of monetary policy in stabilizing prices. However, without addressing the loopholes in tax collection, evasion, and invoice manipulation, the parallel market will remain capable of generating speculative waves whenever a rumor or incomplete information emerges.
Abdel Rabbo also believes that part of the pressure on the dollar is a result of an economic structure that relies on consumer imports, which makes supporting agriculture, food industries, building materials and medicines not only a development option, but also an indirect monetary policy that reduces the need for the dollar and improves the balance of payments.
In light of this scenario, the equation for stability seems clear: protecting the dinar is not achieved by changing the price, but by reforming the economy from the bottom up.
What Saleh said about the stability of the reserves provides the necessary cover, but what Abd Rabbo is proposing represents the long road that cannot be avoided if the state wants a stable exchange rate that is not shaken by "temporary noise". Source: Baghdad Today + Agencies https://baghdadtoday.news/288554-.html
MNT GOAT: All Signs Point to Early 2026 for Iraqi Dinar Normalization and Return to FOREX
Introduction: Why Early 2026 Is Becoming the Focus
According to Mnt Goat, the growing body of economic, infrastructure, and revenue-based evidence strongly suggests that early 2026 is the most realistic window for Iraq to normalize the Iraqi dinar and reinstate it on the global FOREX market.
Rather than relying on speculation or isolated news, this analysis focuses on hard fundamentals—projects already implemented, revenues already being generated, and national systems that are finally coming together after years of rebuilding.
The Big Picture: Everything Is Connected
Mnt Goat emphasizes a critical truth often overlooked:
Iraq’s monetary reform is not a single event—it is the result of interconnected systems working together over time.
Economic normalization depends on:
Infrastructure
Revenue sustainability
Trade mechanisms
Customs enforcement
Political and central bank coordination
Only when these systems mature together can the dinar safely return to international markets.
Major Revenue-Driving Projects Now in Motion
1. The Development Road Project
This massive trade corridor is designed to:
Connect Asia to Europe through Iraq
Generate long-term transit, logistics, and trade revenues
Position Iraq as a regional commercial hub
This project is no longer theoretical—it is actively being implemented .
2. The Port of Faw
The Grand Faw Port is one of Iraq’s most strategic assets.
Enables large-scale shipping access
Supports trade diversification beyond oil
Creates sustainable port and customs revenues
Once fully operational, it will significantly increase non-oil income for the federal government.
3. Reopening of the Ceyhan (Cyan) Oil Pipeline
The reopening of the Iraq–Turkey oil pipeline is a potential game-changer.
Nearly doubles oil export capacity
Brings immediate, measurable revenue growth
Strengthens Iraq’s fiscal position
Oil revenues remain foundational to Iraq’s economy, and this pipeline restores a major artery.
4. Customs and Tariff Revenues
Often underestimated, customs enforcement is now becoming effective.
Tariff collection is improving
Border control is strengthening
Smuggling losses are being reduced
These revenues directly support budget stability and currency strength.
Why Timing Matters: A Slow but Necessary Process
Mnt Goat makes it clear:
“This is not an overnight transformation.”
Most of these projects:
Began within the last four years
Require time to reach full revenue capacity
Are currently in implementation or early production phases
This slow maturation is not a weakness—it is the foundation needed to support a normalized currency.
Natural Resources: The Next Revenue Wave
Beyond infrastructure and oil, Iraq possesses vast natural resources that are now being prepared for global markets.
Exploration and development underway
Marketing phases approaching
Expected to generate massive future revenues
Mnt Goat notes these resources are “very soon” to be monetized, further strengthening Iraq’s economic position.
The Role of the Gatekeepers: CBI and Iraqi Authorities
Ultimately, the decision to reinstate the dinar belongs to:
The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI)
Iraq’s financial and political “gatekeepers”
Mnt Goat stresses that these authorities are:
Fully aware of the progress
Monitoring revenue stability
Coordinating timing carefully
“They are now all concurring the time is ripe.”
Featured Snippets
When will the Iraqi dinar return to FOREX?
Mnt Goat believes growing economic evidence points to early 2026 as the most realistic timeframe for the Iraqi dinar to normalize and return to FOREX trading.
What supports Iraqi dinar normalization?
Key drivers include the Development Road Project, the Port of Faw, increased oil exports, customs tariffs, and expanding natural resource revenues.
Why has Iraq delayed currency normalization?
Major national projects require time to reach full revenue capacity, ensuring the dinar is supported by sustainable income streams.
Q&A Section
Q: Is Iraq already generating revenue from these projects?
A: Yes. Some projects are already producing real revenues, with much larger potential ahead.
Q: Why not reinstate the dinar sooner?
A: Premature reinstatement without full revenue backing could destabilize the currency.
Q: Who decides when the dinar returns to FOREX?
A: The Central Bank of Iraq and Iraq’s financial leadership make the final decision.
Key Takeaway from Mnt Goat
The message is clear and grounded in fundamentals:
Iraq is no longer planning—it is executing
Revenues are growing, not theoretical
Systems are aligning
Timing is becoming clearer
Early 2026 is not hype—it is the result of measured economic progress.
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Mnt Goat
There is much more evidence than not that everything is pointing to early 2026 for them to normalize the dinar and place it back on FOREX to trade. ...the Development Road Project, the port of Faw or the reopening of the Cyan oil pipeline that can almost double the oil revenues. Oh…did I mention the Customs and Tariff revenues?
Some of these projects and more at the implementation phases and some are generating real revenues already with potential for more, massive amounts...Most of these projects are recent within the last four years and take time to come to full capacity for revenue generation for the federal government... It is a slow process
So, you see it all works together and are interconnected, and I have not even begun to mention the natural resources available that is also in the making to be marketed soon, very soon! I will leave it to the “gatekeepers” of Iraq and the CBI to decide when to reinstate the dinar based on all these new developments. They are now all concurring the time is ripe now.
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