Wednesday, January 7, 2026
IDENTIFYING THE MAIN REASON FOR THE RISE OF THE DOLLAR IN IRAQ
IDENTIFYING THE MAIN REASON FOR THE RISE OF THE DOLLAR IN IRAQ
Financial expert Mahmoud Dagher confirmed on Sunday that customs duties are behind the rise of the dollar in local markets in Baghdad and in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region.
Dagher, who also served as a former director at the Central Bank of Iraq, told Shafaq News Agency that “the application of the pre-transfer customs duty is behind the rise of the dollar against the dinar in local markets.”
He added that “traders are required to bring the customs declaration (customs statement) from the ASYCUDA system before a bank transfer can be made to them, and therefore they resort to the market to obtain dollars.”
The dollar has risen against the dinar gradually over the past few days in local markets, reaching 145,000 dinars today, for every 100 dollars.
MarkZ Update: Extreme Turbulence, Iran Paralysis, Bank Signals, and the RV Endgame
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“We are in extreme turbulence. The timing of the RV cannot be predicted, but global events—from Iran’s paralysis to banking system signals—are converging toward the same final destination.”
MarkZ Disclaimer
Please consider everything on this call as MarkZ’s opinion.
Notes are highlights only and not verbatim. It is always best to watch the full video for complete context.
Consult a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.
Are We Waiting on the Iraqi Government? The Big Picture
One of the most common questions remains:
Are there delays? Are we waiting for Iraq’s government to be fully seated?
According to MarkZ, the key point to remember is this:
👉 No one knows the exact timing.
We are currently in a period of extreme turbulence. While patterns can be studied and trends followed, the exact moment cannot be pinned down. What can be seen clearly is:
The big picture
The direction
The final destination
Market Signals: Liquidity, Silver, and Volatility
Members noted that the Federal Reserve appeared to inject more liquidity into the banking system recently.
At the same time:
Silver surged from $77 to as high as $83.10
Gold and silver prices continue reflecting stress in the system
These moves are not random—they are pressure signals.
Bond Update: Meetings and Quiet Progress
On the bond side:
A key meeting expected earlier was delayed and is now occurring
MarkZ expects possible updates later
As always, bond movement remains one of the most sensitive indicators tied to the RV process.
Group News: Indian Groups Funded?
One notable update shared by MarkZ:
He is being told that “Indian Groups” are currently being funded.
The rumor circulating is:
Once these groups are completed
Everything else may be released
This information came in during the early hours, adding to the sense that quiet steps are happening behind the scenes.
Iran: A Government in Paralysis
Iran emerged as a major focus of the discussion.
Key Developments
Resignation of the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Iran for Monetary Affairs
No electricity flowing to Iraq from Iran
Iraqi calls going unanswered—only silence
MarkZ’s takeaway:
👉 The Iranian government appears paralyzed.
No media coverage. No explanations. No responses.
That silence speaks volumes.
US Delta Force in Iraq? A Historic Moment
One of the most serious updates came from Iraqi media platforms:
Reports indicate U.S. Delta Force units positioned near the Iraq–Iran border.
According to Baghdad Today:
Elite U.S. forces are stationed in sensitive areas
A major shift in the regional security scene may be imminent
MarkZ’s words:
“This is a sensitive moment in history—and we are watching it live.”
Is the Regional Chaos Cover for the Reset?
A question raised:
Could the chaos in Iran, Iraq, and Venezuela be cover for releasing the new rates?
While speculative, MarkZ acknowledged:
👉 Many events appear unrelated—but they are deeply connected.
Iraq’s Government Formation: Slow but Moving
On Iraq’s political timeline:
Parliament has completed transitional steps
The President will be seated
Then the Prime Minister will be named
This follows constitutional procedure, even if it feels slow from the outside.
CBI Governor Al-Alaq: Stalling or Scapegoat?
Rumors continue that Ali Al-Alaq, CBI Governor, is stalling the RV.
MarkZ’s response was clear:
He finds zero credible sources supporting that claim
The accusations appear to be rumor-driven
This echoes a broader pattern of blame-shifting during high-pressure transitions.
Militias, Disarmament, and U.S. Pressure
In Iraq, reports continue about militia behavior:
Saying one thing
Doing another
However, there is growing international and internal support to rein them in. This aligns with broader U.S. objectives tied to sovereignty and stability.
Gold, Reserves, and Currency Strength
Iraq continues highlighting:
170 tons of gold reserves
As gold prices rise:
Iraq’s asset backing strengthens
Sustainability of a future rate improves
Members cited:
Gold around $4,459
Silver near $78+
These are not normal numbers—they reflect systemic stress.
Banking Signals: Long Hours and Optimism
One of the most encouraging updates:
A regional banker reportedly stated:
Banks are working 6am to 10pm until January 16
Purpose: to get the RV done
Tone: VERY optimistic
MarkZ’s reaction:
Confirmations are increasing. Not everywhere—but more and more.
GESARA, Arrests, and RV Fatigue
Members expressed:
Hope corruption exposures accelerate
Curiosity whether this is GESARA implementation
Exhaustion from waiting—“RV fatigue”
MarkZ acknowledged:
👉 Things are happening—just not as fast as anyone wants.
Q&A – Key Takeaways
Q: Is there a confirmed RV date?
A: No. Timing remains unknown due to extreme global turbulence.
Q: Is Iran affecting the RV?
A: Iran’s paralysis is significant and may be part of the larger reset process.
Q: Are banks seeing movement?
A: Some are reporting extended hours and increased optimism.
Q: Is Iraq progressing politically?
A: Yes, through constitutional steps—slow but steady.
Final Thoughts: One Movie, Many Scenes
This process can feel like:
A movie
A series
Or even the Twilight Zone
But according to MarkZ:
👉 Everything happening now is connected.
The challenge is patience.
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MarkZ Update- 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: Good morning everyone and Mark and Andy and Mods!!
Member: Hoping Mark has some RV news today……are there any delays….are we waiting on the Iraq government to be seated?
MZ: Remember no one knows the timing and right now we are in extreme turbulence. Noone can figure out the exact timing…we can guess at it….study it…..follow the patterns….see the big picture and the final destination.
Member: Seems like the Federal Reserve injected more money into the banking system here last night. The silver price was at $77 last night and has gone as high as $82.58
MZ: I think it actually got as high as $83.10.
MZ: Your bond update is ….the contact who I thought had a meeting yesterday – that meeting is occurring today. So maybe I will have an update later.
MZ: I have one bit of group news. I am being told right now that the “Indian Groups” are being funded. The rumor is we are next and that’s when they release everything. I got this piece of news in the wee hours last night.
Member: You think Iran is slowing down the RV? There was an interesting news article about the “white paper” recap. Militia man think the regional chaos could be cover to release the rate
MZ: “ Resignation of the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Iran for Monetary Affairs” Another sacrificial lamb. They keep trying to find somebody to take the blame. Buckle up. Things have stopped flowing in Iran. Iraq calls them because electricity stopped flowing to them but nobody answers. They just hear crickets. And nothing about it in the press. This is how paralyzed the Iranian government is right now.
Member: I have heard Tehran may be running out of drinking water?
MZ: “The most dangerous thing you may hear :News of the US Delta Forces in Iraq” Over the past few hours media reports on Iraqi platforms say the US elite forces called “Delta Force” is in Iraq and stationing near its border with Iran. According to Baghdad Today- Reports say Delta Force is positioned in the vicinity of the Iraq/Iran border with talk of a major shift in the security scene that may be witnessed in the next stage. This is a sensitive moment in history. And we are watching it live.
MZ: Is this a mad dash push to get Iran and Venezuela in the reset?
Member: I wonder -why Iraq is taking so long to “seat” president after election?
MZ: “Iraqi Parliament completes transitional steps until government formation” they will be seating the President then the Prime Minister.
Member: Alak (CBI Governor) is at or past their legal retirement age, if he doesn't act soon they may push him out
MZ: I do see a lot of rumors that Al Alaq is stalling the RV. But I can find zero sources who think that is accurate.
Member: It looks like corruption in the US is starting to be exposed…..praying we see bad guys in silver bracelets soon…….hoping the RV isn’t waiting on all those arrests starting
Member: Maybe we are watching the implementation of GESARA!!!
MZ: There is so much happening right now. Things look un-related….but they really all are related.
MZ: In Iraq: “Disarmament or buying time? US report reveals shadow game in Iraq” Militias in Iraq are saying one thing and doing another. There is a lot of support to reign in those militias.
MZ: “After the market rally and the information of intentions to change the exchange rate- The Central Bank reveals the truth” Some rumors again that they would reduce the exchange rate and not increase it.
MZ: They keep pushing this one in Iraq about Gold: Iraq has 170 tons of Gold. As the value of gold goes up
Member: Per Miles Franklin ~ Gold: $4,459.20 & Silver: $78.27
Member: Last night my friend spoke to his Region's Banker and it was said they are working from 6am to 10 pm until Jan 16th to get this RV done. Banker was VERY optimistic !
MZ: Wooo. Thank you for sharing that. Lots of people out there are getting more confirmations from their banks. Its not everyone…but it’s happening more and more. We just need to hang on.
Member: I look at July 4th 2026 as a back wall where Judy Shelton stated the US would have gold backed Treasuries….and hopefully gold backed currency as well. This is also the US 250 year anniversary and Trump would want a great economy before mid term elections.
Member: IMO we are living in a crazy exciting time.
Member: I may have to take an RV break for a week or so ... RV Fatique
Member: I have anticipation fatigue after nothing happened by Christmas or Jan 1…..its exhausting
Member: I believe this movie turned into a twilight zone series…lol
MZ: Things are happening….just not as fast as any of us want.
Member: Just a special thank you Mark for your time, money and energy to do these podcasts. You don’t have to do these but do. I do not take you for granted
Member: Hope everyone has a wonderful day today.
IRAN: THE COUNTRY GRAPPLES WITH UNREST THAT HAS GONE ON FOR NEARLY A WEEK AND HAS LEFT SEVERAL DEAD
IRAN: THE COUNTRY GRAPPLES WITH UNREST THAT HAS GONE ON FOR NEARLY A WEEK AND HAS LEFT SEVERAL DEAD
(Will the radical Muslim, terrorist, clerical government capitulate. We need this regime change.)
Responding to Trump’s comments, top Iranian official Ali Larijani warned that US interference in domestic Iranian issues would amount to a destabilization of the entire Middle East. Iran backs proxy forces in Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen.
And Iran earlier warns that ‘all US bases and forces in the entire region’ would become ‘legitimate targets’ if Washington intervenes in internal protests.
Tehran issued the stark threat after the US President said America was ‘locked and loaded and ready to go’ if Iranian authorities killed peaceful demonstrators during nationwide protests over soaring living costs.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, accused foreign intelligence agencies of attempting to hijack legitimate protests and turn them into violent unrest.
‘The devil’s cry was raised because the efforts of armed field agents of the intelligence services to turn the legitimate protests of the bazaars and guilds into violent and armed urban battles failed,’ he said in an X post. He added that Iran had repeatedly defeated enemies ‘far more experienced’ throughout history and insisted the country did not equate protesters with foreign mercenaries, saying: ‘We embrace our beloved children.’
But Mr Ghalibaf issued a direct warning to Washington, saying the ‘disrespectful President of the United States’ should understand that any American ‘adventure’ would make all US centres and forces across the region ‘legitimate targets’.
He also stressed that Iranians are ‘always united and determined to act against any aggressor.
MNT GOAT: What Else Is in the News? ASYCUDA, Dollar Fluctuations, WTO Accession, and the Real RV Narrative
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“The recent rise of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar is a predicted, temporary reaction to ASYCUDA implementation—not a devaluation. Long-term indicators point to revenue growth, fiscal discipline, and future currency stability.”
What Else Is in the News? Let’s Separate Facts From Panic
Here we go again.
Just as the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) clearly predicted, once the ASYCUDA system becomes fully implemented, a temporary spike in dollar demand would occur. And what happened?
Exactly that.
Over the past few days, the dollar has gradually risen in local markets, reaching approximately 145,000 dinars per $100, with some panicking voices claiming it could reach 150,000.
Let me be clear:
👉 This is speculation—not reality.
The real question is:
Why do some refuse to listen to FACTS?
ASYCUDA Was Designed to Do Exactly This
The news today reflects panic, not policy failure.
ASYCUDA’s rollout was never meant to be painless in the short term. The CBI warned well in advance that:
Dollar demand would temporarily increase
Traders would adjust behavior
Markets would react emotionally
And yet, when it happens, economists immediately cry:
“The dinar must be devalued!”
Oh boy… here we go again.
Déjà Vu: What Happened During the First ASYCUDA Wave?
Let’s rewind.
When the first wave of ASYCUDA was implemented:
Economists rang alarm bells
Markets panicked
Speculators screamed devaluation
What Actually Happened?
The dinar bounced back
It stabilized around 1305, below the “official” 1320 rate
It effectively revalued itself within the program rate
No, it was not on FOREX yet—but it was a very positive sign.
And history has a habit of repeating itself.
Why Is the Dollar Rising Right Now? FACTS Only
The article titled “IDENTIFYING THE MAIN REASON FOR THE RISE OF THE DOLLAR IN IRAQ” explains it perfectly.
Former CBI director and financial expert Mahmoud Dagher confirmed:
“Customs duties are behind the rise of the dollar in local markets.”
Key Point Explained Simply
Traders must now submit customs declarations via ASYCUDA
Bank transfers require these declarations
Traders temporarily turn to the market to obtain dollars
This is mechanical, not monetary collapse.
Prime Minister’s Advisor Confirms: This Is Temporary
In the article “SALEH’S APPEARANCE: THE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE PARALLEL MARKET ARE TEMPORARY”, Prime Minister’s economic advisor Mazhar Muhammad Saleh makes it crystal clear:
Oil prices are not the cause
Iraq’s fixed exchange rate policy remains intact
Foreign reserves exceed $100 billion
These reserves provide what Saleh calls a:
“Strong stability umbrella for foreign currency.”
In short:
👉 No threat to living standards
👉 No justification for devaluation
ASYCUDA = Revenue, Revenue, Revenue
Does customs and tariff revenue sound familiar?
It should.
Just look at how customs enforcement under the Trump administration dramatically increased U.S. revenues. ASYCUDA is Iraq’s version of that discipline.
More enforcement means:
Higher revenues
Less smuggling
Stronger fiscal position
Greater currency sustainability
This is how a country earns a stronger currency.
Pressure Mounts to Pass the Oil and Gas Law
Next in the news is renewed pressure to pass the Oil and Gas Law.
In the article “ATRUSHI: THE OIL AND GAS LAW MUST BE PASSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE”, Deputy Speaker Farhad Atrushi states clearly:
The law is essential to solving financial problems
Federalism cannot function without it
We already know:
👉 This law is one of the five U.S. mandates
And once again, here it is—right on schedule.
WTO Accession: Progress or Reminder?
Articles discussing WTO accession continue to surface, including:
“IRAQ’S ACCESSION TO THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION: THE UNITED NATIONS CONFIRMS TANGIBLE PROGRESS.”
Here’s what puzzles many:
Iraq already met the requirements
Necessary laws were passed
Technical and regulatory stages were completed months ago
So why the delay?
The Logical Answer
The WTO wants:
A sustainable currency
A realistic exchange rate
A dinar backed by Iraq’s full asset portfolio
Why would the WTO accept Iraq before reinstatement?
Exactly.
These articles are signals, not updates.
Political Resistance: Iranian Proxy Influence Still at Work
Finally, we see more evidence that Iranian proxy politicians do not want the RV.
In the article “PARLIAMENT WILL HOST OFFICIALS FROM THE CENTRAL BANK AND THE INTEGRITY COMMISSION NEXT WEEK”, oversight is once again being used as a political weapon.
What’s Really Happening
Another attempt to remove Ali al-Alaq
Attacks on CBI leadership
Focus on minor issues instead of major progress
Sound familiar?
It mirrors how political obstruction works everywhere.
Do They Even Understand the RV Plan?
The entire roadmap is already laid out.
👉 It’s in the White Paper.
Yet these actors:
Want stagnation, not reform
Prefer chaos over progress
Bash success for political gain
They fear momentum—because momentum leads to change.
Q&A – Clearing the Confusion
Q: Is the dinar being devalued?
A: No. The current fluctuation is temporary and expected.
Q: Is ASYCUDA bad for Iraq?
A: No. It increases revenue and long-term stability.
Q: Why the WTO delay?
A: Likely waiting for a sustainable post-reinstatement rate.
Q: Who is trying to stop the RV?
A: Political actors aligned with stagnation and foreign influence.
Final Thoughts: Panic Is Not Policy
Speculation makes noise.
Facts make history.
ASYCUDA, fiscal discipline, WTO signaling, and revenue enforcement are all steps forward, not backward.
The RV does not fail because of temporary fluctuations.
It succeeds because of long-term structure.
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MNT GOAT
What Else Is In The News?
So, here we go again. The CBI already predicted when the ASYCUDA system is fully implemented that it would cause a spike in the dollar sales again. So, again the dollar has risen against the dinar gradually over the past few days in local markets, reaching 145,000 dinars today, for every 100 dollars. Some panic and say it may reach 150,000 dinars. Again it is speculation not reality. What is it that they don’t understand? Maybe they just don’t listen to FACTS.
So, in today’s news we read about this predicted spike again and the panic happening once again when it did happen. Don’t they read the news? Don’t they listen to the CBI? Of course, right out of the gates, these economists are claiming once again the CBI has to devalue the dinar. Oh boy…. Oh boy! It’s all hype and speculation once again and remember what happened last time when they implemented the first wave of ASYCUDA. The economists rang alarm bells and many panicked in the market. But what happened in the long-run? The dinar bounced back at 1305 below the “official” rate of 1320 and actually revalued on its own. Of course, this is still all under the program rate and not yet on FOREX. But this was a good sign and will most likely happen again and it is hopeful ASYCUDA will produce massive revenues for Iraq. Oh does customs and tariff revenue ring a bell for you under the Trump administration with the U.S. revenues? Will the dinar bounce back even better than the first wave? Please see the article titled “IDENTIFYING THE MAIN REASON FOR THE RISE OF THE DOLLAR IN IRAQ”.I quote from the article – “Financial expert Mahmoud Dagher confirmed on Sunday that customs duties are behind the rise of the dollar in local markets in Baghdad and in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region. Dagher, who also served as a former director at the Central Bank of Iraq, told ShafaqNews Agency that “the application of the pre-transfer customs duty is behind the rise of the dollar against the dinar in local markets.”
“He added that “traders are required to bring the customs declaration (customs statement) from the ASYCUDA system before a bank transfer can be made to them, and therefore they resort to the market to obtain dollars.”
Now let’s look at what the prime ministers financial advisor has to say about all this in the article titled “SALEH’S APPEARANCE: THE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE PARALLEL MARKET ARE TEMPORARY AND DO NOT AFFECT THE STABILITY OF LIVING STANDARDS.” The economic advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed on Monday that the fluctuation in global oil prices is not directly related to the volatility of the parallel exchange market in Iraq, explaining that the monetary policy based on a fixed exchange rate supported by reserves exceeding $100 billion provides a strong stability umbrella for foreign currency.
Saleh told Al-Furat News Agency that “the limited fluctuations in the parallel market represent temporary and ineffective reactions that came in response to the launch of the latest fiscal discipline package, which included decisions to re-examine the paths of public spending and enhance the efficiency of revenues, especially through expanding and controlling tax and customs bases.”
Next we witness pressure to get the oil and gas law passed in the article titled “ ATRUSHI: THE OIL AND GAS LAW MUST BE PASSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.”
The second deputy speaker of the Iraqi parliament, Farhad Atrushi, “he stressed that in order to solve the financial problems and implement federalism, the oil and gas law must be passed as soon as possible.” We all know that this law is one of the five mandates by the U.S. and so here it is again.
Next we see announcements about the progress of accession to the WTO. Of course, this article and article like it in the recent past baffle me. Didn’t they tell us in the news that Iraq had met all the requirements. Even the necessary laws that were required were passed in the last session of parliament prior to ending it for the election. Please see article titled “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.” Okay so these were completed months ago and so where is Iraq’s accession then? What is the hold up? We can clearly see that when they post articles like this in the news they are simply reminding speculators that the full accession is coming and on the horizon. Is the WTO waiting for the new rate of the Iraqi dinar upon the reinstatement? Remember why would the WTO not want a rate of the dinar that backs it full suitcase of assets? Iraq must be able to sustain its rate once it is on FOREX.
Lastly, we see more evidence that the Iranian proxy politicians do not want the RV to happen in this article titled “PARLIAMENT WILL HOST OFFICIALS FROM THE CENTRAL BANK AND THE INTEGRITY COMMISSION NEXT WEEK.” “Within the framework of activating the oversight role”.
My CBI contact informed me they are going to try once again to oust Ali al-Alaq from his position heading up the Central Bank. If you recall last time, they claimed he was temporary and beyond his time in this role as a temporary. They will also try to tear apart the work he has accomplished and, like the democrats in U.S. politics, concentrate on nick-picking small issues rather than seeing the big picture of what is really going on and supporting all the good work.
Do they really even know the entire plan to RV. It’s in the White Paper. They will work to undermine all the good that the CBI has already accomplished. They will bash for the sake of bashing. They want stagnation not progress.
🚨 Breaking: Iraq Crisis, Iran Peace & RV Window Align — Is the Global Reset Finally Here? #iqd
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