Tuesday, January 6, 2026

🇮🇶 Frank26: Everything Is Ready — Except the Exchange Rate

Why the New Parliament and the CBI Are Back in the Spotlight

By Ariel (@Prolotario1)
Commentary based on Frank26


🏛️ “The New Parliament Has Less Cockroaches”

Frank26 does not mince words.

According to his assessment, Iraq’s new parliament is significantly cleaner than previous versions — and that is exactly why talk is growing louder about removing Ali Alaq from the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI).

In Frank26’s view, Alaq represents resistance to the new exchange rate, not progress toward it.


🏦 Why Alaq Is Seen as the Obstacle

Frank26 claims:

  • Alaq aligned for years with U.S. pressure

  • Now appears aligned elsewhere

  • No longer fits the direction of the new reform agenda

Whether one agrees or not, the political narrative inside Iraq is shifting

 — and leadership alignment matters when executing monetary reform.


🔑 “Nothing Makes Sense Without the Exchange Rate”

This is the core of Frank26’s message.

According to him:

  • All economic preparation is complete

  • Banking reforms are in place

  • Digital systems are ready

  • Trade frameworks exist

Yet none of it functions properly without a new exchange rate.

“Everything needs a new exchange rate.”


🧩 Why the Delay Feels So Frustrating

Frank26 highlights a contradiction many observers feel:

  • Massive preparation ✔️

  • Infrastructure ready ✔️

  • Legal frameworks advancing ✔️

  • Exchange rate ❌

In his view, this delay is not technical — it is political.


🇮🇷 Iranian Influence: The Sticking Point

Frank26 believes the reform “refuses to come out” because of Iranian influence inside Iraq’s institutions.

This influence:

  • Slows decision-making

  • Creates internal resistance

  • Delays final authorization

However, he also suggests that influence is weakening, especially with a cleaner parliament.


❓ Question Answered: What About Old Dinar Notes?

A common and important question was raised:

“Will older dinar notes — especially pre-2003 — be exchangeable?”

Frank26’s answer was clear.


💴 Which Dinar Notes Matter?

According to Frank26:

  • ❌ Notes with Saddam Hussein’s face
    → Collector’s items only

  • ✅ Notes without Saddam’s face (including Swiss notes)
    → Likely exchangeable

This distinction has been consistent across multiple reform cycles.


🧠 Why This Matters Now

As Iraq approaches:

  • Parliamentary consolidation

  • CBI leadership scrutiny

  • Monetary policy execution

Questions about note validity and exchange readiness naturally increase.


⭐ Featured Snippet 

Frank26 says Iraq’s economic reforms are complete, but nothing functions without a new exchange rate, which he believes has been delayed primarily by political and Iranian influence.


Q&A: Frank26 Perspective

Q: Why is Ali Alaq under pressure?

A: Frank26 believes he is resistant to implementing the new exchange rate.

Q: Is Iraq technically ready for a new rate?

A: According to Frank26, yes — all preparation is complete.

Q: What’s delaying the exchange rate?

A: Political interference, particularly Iranian influence.

Q: Are pre-2003 dinar notes exchangeable?

A: Only notes without Saddam’s image; Saddam-era notes are collectibles.


🧭 Final Thoughts

Whether one agrees fully with Frank26 or not, his message reflects a growing sentiment:

The system is built. The wait is political.

As influence shifts and leadership tightens, pressure increases for the final piece — the exchange rate — to emerge.

Preparation without execution cannot last forever.


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Frank26  

 The new parliament has less cockroaches now...That's why they are saying it's time to get rid of Alaq at the CBI.  He is the enemy of the new exchange rate...

He was saying yes to the United States of America for the longest time.  But now that he's kissing the ass of some other jerk...he's not our guy anymore.  He's got to go.

Everything is ready.  I don't know of anything that needs to be done.  If I did I'd tell you...Nothing makes sense without the exchange rate...Everything needs a new exchange rate. 

 It's amazing how so much preparation has been set up for something that refuses to come out.  It refuses to come out because of the Iranian influence...

 Question:   "Do you know if the older dinar will be exchangeable, [the ones] before 2003?" 

 No.  If the currency you have has the face of Saddam, it's a collector's item.  If it does not have the face of Saddam, the Swiss note...then you are probably going to be okay...

JULIAN ASSANGE: Dinar $4.21, VND $2.47, Bolivar $.83, ZIM $.30 @DINARRE...

Iraq's accession to the World Trade Organization: The United Nations confirms tangible progress

  Iraq's accession to the World Trade Organization: The United Nations confirms tangible progress

Joining the World Trade Organization is witnessing clear progress, according to the United Nations International Trade Centre, with the completion of key technical and regulatory stages at both the local and international levels.

The International Trade Centre, a United Nations agency, confirmed that Iraq has made clear progress in its steps towards joining the organization.

Eric Bochot, the director of the International Trade Centre’s programs in Iraq, affiliated with the United Nations, said : “The process of Iraq’s accession to the World Trade Organization is still ongoing, and has seen progress in several important stages at both the national and international levels.”

Bushot added that this progress includes the establishment and reactivation of the Iraq Working Group at the World Trade Organization, the revival of national coordination mechanisms, technical reviews of trade-related legislation, communication with member states of the organization, as well as preparatory work related to market access and regulatory harmonization.

The UN official stressed that what has been accomplished so far reflects a continued commitment to aligning the Iraqi trade system with multilateral rules, although additional steps are still required.

For his part, economist Nabil Al-Tamimi said that the government and the Ministry of Trade are working hard to join the World Trade Organization.

Al-Tamimi added that “joining requires several procedures, including legislative and legal amendments, in order for Iraq to meet the conditions for joining this organization, noting that the legislative process in Iraq may be slow for several reasons.”

Al-Tamimi explained that these steps were accompanied by procedural obligations that are part of the conditions for joining the organization.  link


JEFF: 🇮🇶 Iraq’s Dollar “Earthquake” at the Start of 2026

🇮🇶 Iraq’s Dollar “Earthquake” at the Start of 2026

Why Rising Dollar Pressure Is Forcing a Dinar Decision

Commentary based on Jeff’s analysis


🌍 A Powerful Headline Out of Iraq

An Iraqi article recently captured attention with this title:

“The Dollar ‘Earthquake’ This Iraqi Markets at the Start of 2026… Expectations of Breaking the 146,000 Barrier.”

This headline reflects a real and growing pressure inside Iraq’s financial system — one that cannot be ignored much longer.


💵 The Parallel Dollar Is Rising — But Why?

Jeff explains the reason is not random:

  • Trade inside Iraq is increasing

  • Imports are rising

  • Iraq’s dinar is not yet a tradable international currency

Because of this, the U.S. dollar remains Iraq’s trade currency until the dinar goes international.

As trade increases, demand for dollars increases — pushing the parallel market higher.


📈 The 146,000 Threshold Matters

The dollar approaching — and threatening to break — 146,000 IQD per $100 is significant.

Why?

Because it creates:

  • Inflationary pressure

  • Public concern

  • A credibility issue for monetary policy

Jeff believes this forces urgency on the Central Bank of Iraq, especially once the new government is fully formed.


🏦 Why This Pushes Toward Revaluation

According to Jeff:

  • Iraq cannot continue expanding trade using a non-tradable currency

  • The dollar cannot remain the long-term solution

  • Monetary normalization becomes unavoidable

The rising dollar is not the problem — it’s the signal.


🔍 Clearing Up the “1 to 1” Confusion

Many people say:

“We’ve heard the dinar will go 1 to 1.”

Jeff agrees — technically, yes — but with an important distinction.

You must look at this from two different angles.


🇮🇶 Inside Iraq: 1 to 1 Purchasing Power

Within Iraq:

  • Whatever you can buy today with a 25,000 dinar note

  • You will be able to buy the same items with a 25 dinar note after reform

This is purchasing power parity, not international exchange value.

So yes — inside Iraq, it is effectively 1 to 1.


🌐 Outside Iraq: International Exchange Value

Outside Iraq is a different calculation.

Jeff explains it like this:

  • If the international rate were $3.00 per dinar (example)

  • 25,000 dinar note would equal $75,000

  • 25 dinar note would equal $0.75

This highlights the redenomination + revaluation structure — not a contradiction, but a design.


🧠 Why This Structure Makes Sense

This dual approach allows Iraq to:

  • Protect internal pricing

  • Avoid domestic inflation shocks

  • Transition smoothly to international markets

  • Normalize trade settlement

It’s not about instant wealth — it’s about economic functionality.


⭐ Featured Snippet 

Jeff explains that Iraq’s rising parallel dollar rate is driven by increased trade and a non-tradable dinar, forcing the Central Bank toward currency reform once the new government is formed.


❓ Q&A: Jeff’s Dinar Breakdown

Q: Why is the dollar rising in Iraq?

A: Because trade is increasing and the dinar is not yet internationally tradable.

Q: What happens if the dollar breaks 146,000?

A: It increases pressure on the CBI to adjust monetary policy.

Q: Is the dinar really going 1 to 1?

A: Yes — internally for purchasing power, not externally.

Q: Why is the international value different?

A: Because exchange rates and domestic purchasing power are separate systems.


🧭 Final Thoughts

The “dollar earthquake” is not a failure of Iraq’s economy — it is a signal of growth without the right monetary tools.

As trade expands, the system must evolve.

Jeff’s analysis reinforces one core truth:

Iraq cannot finish its economic transition without making the dinar tradable.

Pressure is building — and pressure creates decisions.


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Jeff   

 Article:  "The dollar 'earthquake' this Iraqi markets at the start of 2026...expectations of breaking the 146,000 barrier 

The value of the parallel dollar has gone up. 

 Why?  Because trade is increasing.  Because the Iraq dinar is not a tradable currency, the dollar is currently their trade currency until they go international, making the dinar tradable.  It's crossing that 146,000 threshold against $100.  That's creating a level of urgency for the central bank to need to revalue most likely after the government is formed.

Some of you say, 'We've heard this will be 1 to 1.'  Technically, yeah, it's going to be 1 to 1.  But you got to look at this from two different angles...Hear me carefully on this.  It'll be 1 to 1 only within the country of Iraq, not outside. 

 Here's why...Whatever you can buy at the grocery store for a 25,000 dinar note...you'll be able to buy the same exact items with a 25 dinar note after.  So yeah, in the country of Iraq it'll be 1 to 1...

What about outside Iraq

 There's the dinar against foreign currency value...Let's use a $3.00 as example.  You would have a 25,000 note that would be worth $75,000.  A 25 note is worth $0.75 cents.

BANK STORY FROM MARKZ: THE DINAR IS A GOOD INVESTMENT!! @DINARREVALUATIO...

US-based Chevron visits Sudan and plans to maximize oil revenues

 US-based Chevron visits Sudan and plans to maximize oil revenues

Expanding refining and processing capacities

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani met on Sunday (January 4, 2026) with Joe Kuo, Vice President of the American energy company Chevron. The two sides discussed steps to remove obstacles and adapt contracts to align with the government’s development goals in order to maximize oil production returns and expand refining and processing capabilities.

The Sudanese office stated in a statement, a copy of which was received by 964 Network, that “the Prime Minister received the Vice President of the American energy company Chevron, Joe Cook, and the meeting witnessed discussions on the company’s work and the opportunities for cooperation available in the oil and energy sectors with the Ministry of Oil, and ways to enhance investments and create an attractive

environment.”

According to the statement, the meeting included an exchange of views on the best steps to remove obstacles and adapt contracts to align with the government's development goals in order to maximize oil production returns and expand refining and processing capacities.

According to the statement, Al-Sudani directed that discussions continue between the Ministry of Oil and the company in order to find the best investment opportunities for the national oil sector and to optimize the investment of oil wealth.  link

🌍 MarkZ Update: The Quiet Switch That Changes Everything

🔍 A Question That Matters

A powerful question was raised recently:

With Iraq, it seems they are moving — but with no fanfare. Do you think they will just switch very quietly and we see it days later?

MarkZ’s answer was direct — and revealing.


🤫 “Exactly What I Believe Will Happen”

According to MarkZ, this is precisely how it is expected to unfold:

  • No fireworks

  • No global announcement

  • No media countdown

To the rest of the world, the change may appear after the fact — quietly noticed days later through banking systems and rate screens.

But to those who are plugged in, it will look very different.


🏦 Why Quiet Benefits the System

MarkZ explains that banks:

  • Want liquidity

  • Prefer controlled inflows

  • Avoid public panic or speculation

This is why banks would quietly begin calling in holders — not broadcasting rates, but managing exchanges behind the scenes.

Silence equals stability.


💱 Dong Rumors Ignite Excitement

A comment circulating in recent discussions raised eyebrows:

“Some rumors say the Dong at $5.35–$5.40. Hope it’s true.”

MarkZ did not dismiss this outright — instead, he shared a short but intriguing bank story.


🏛️ The Bank Story: Restricted but Real?

According to MarkZ:

  • Deposits have allegedly occurred

  • Take-home rates between $5.35 and $5.40

  • These figures are after fees and spreads

  • Funds are restricted — not yet movable

  • Serious limitations apply

This suggests early-stage positioning, not public exchange availability.


🔎 Why Restrictions Matter

Restricted funds often indicate:

  • Pilot programs

  • Liquidity testing

  • Compliance checks

  • Internal bank positioning

In other words, something may be underway, even if not finalized.

MarkZ emphasized he is actively tracking this and seeking confirmation.


⏳ Timeline: Eyes on Monday

MarkZ stated he hopes to verify this information by:

📅 Monday, January 5, 2026

Whether confirmed or denied, the existence of such stories points to movement beneath the surface.


🧠 Why This Fits the Bigger Pattern

Historically, major currency transitions:

  • Begin quietly

  • Are tested internally

  • Restrict early access

  • Expand only after systems are ready

Public awareness usually comes last, not first.


⭐ Featured Snippet (Google Discover Ready)

According to MarkZ, Iraq’s currency shift is expected to happen quietly, with banks managing liquidity behind the scenes before the public notices any change.


❓ Q&A: MarkZ Currency Insights

Q: Will Iraq announce a major rate change publicly?

A: MarkZ believes it will happen quietly, with confirmation appearing days later.

Q: Why would banks keep it quiet?

A: To manage liquidity, avoid panic, and control exchange flow.

Q: Are Dong rates at $5.35–$5.40 confirmed?

A: No confirmation yet — but bank-related stories suggest early-stage activity.

Q: Why are funds restricted in these stories?

A: Restrictions often signal testing phases or compliance requirements.


🧭 Final Thoughts

Quiet does not mean inactive.

In fact, the quieter it gets, the closer systems usually are to execution.

MarkZ’s comments reinforce a long-held belief in this space:

The biggest changes rarely arrive with headlines — they arrive with bank appointments.

Stay observant. Stay grounded. Watch actions, not noise.


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MarkZ  

 [via PDK] 

 Question:  with Iraq it seems they r moving but no fan fair… do u think they will just switch very quietly and we see it days later

 MarkZ:  That is exactly what I believe it will appear like to the rest of the world. They are going to try to keep this as quiet as they can. It will appear differently to us…we are more plugged in and banks will want us to come in so they have liquidity.

 Comment:   Some rumors floating around say Dong @ $5.35/5.40? Hope it's true.  

MarkZ:  I have a short bank story. Somewhere between $5.35 and $5.40 take home for people who have been allowed to deposit …but cannot yet move it out of that bank. It comes with serious restrictions…

but it seems something is going on. I am trying to get to the root of this and confirm... Can you imagine taking home $5.35 and $5.40 on exchanging dong. And this is after fees and the spread. So I will be tracking that story and hope to have verification by Monday [1-5-26]. That one got me excited. 

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