SAVAYA MET WITH THE FRAMEWORK LEADERS AND DELIVERED TRUMP’S MESSAGE TO THEM.
On Monday, Amer Al-Fayez, a leader in the Coordination Framework and head of the Tasmeem bloc, revealed that Trump’s envoy, Mark Savaya, met with the framework’s leaders individually, noting that he delivered clear messages to them rejecting the Trump administration’s refusal to grant any high-ranking position in the government and parliament to figures affiliated with one of the Iraqi factions.
The winner said, in a statement followed by Al-Masalla, that “the envoy of the American president, Mark Savaya, conveyed a message written in English as a representative of Trump, which included the American government’s disapproval of the presence of armed factions or the like, and therefore its rejection of one of them assuming the position of deputy speaker of the House of Representatives.”
He added that Savaya “conveyed this message to some of the framework leaders individually, meeting with each one separately and explaining its contents to them over the past two days before he left.”
The winner explained that the coordination framework confirmed that “this matter is not within their (the Americans’) rights, as we are a fully sovereign and independent state, and this is an internal matter,” noting that “the message included an objection to the deputy speaker of parliament being from the factions.”
The head of the parliamentary design bloc warned that “the coordination framework will form a delegation or send a counter-message to inquire about the reason for the objection, given that the position of Deputy Speaker of Parliament is a civilian position.”
The winner suggested that “the Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq movement may not participate in the next government due to regional developments, and not out of a desire to move towards the opposition,” denying that Iraq had received “any official threat from Washington regarding cutting off the dollar.”
Introduction: Political Delays and Financial Signals from Iraq
In a move that surprises absolutely no one familiar with Iraqi politics, the presidential election has been postponed once again. According to recent reports, political agreements have once more taken precedence over the constitution and the rule of law.
At the same time, financial discussions surrounding currency exchange rates and banking perks continue to heat up, especially following comments from MarkZ [via PDK], which have sparked renewed interest across the global dinar community.
Let’s break down what’s really happening — politically and financially — and what it could mean going forward.
Iraq Postpones the Presidential Election – Again
Political Deals Over the Constitution
The article titled:
“Postponement of the President’s election. Only in Iraq ‘political deals’ are a higher authority than the constitution and the law”
perfectly summarizes the current situation.
The Iraqi constitution clearly outlines timelines and procedures for electing a president. However, once again, those rules have been set aside. The vote was scheduled for today, yet it has been postponed — again — as political factions continue internal negotiations.
Political blocs are still negotiating power-sharing agreements
Internal disputes are preventing consensus
Meetings are reportedly ongoing as we speak
This appears to be another case of “kicking the can down the road”
👉 Featured Snippet Opportunity: Why was Iraq’s presidential election postponed? Iraq postponed its presidential election due to ongoing political negotiations, internal disputes among factions, and behind-the-scenes power deals that temporarily override constitutional timelines.
Sudani, Maliki, and the Political Chessboard
Is Prime Minister Sudani Out of the Picture?
A key question raised recently was:
Q: Is Sudani out of the picture for Prime Minister right now?
According to
MarkZ, the answer is clear:
“He is not out of the picture. But there is a lot of back and forth about Maliki right now. I think it’s all a show and we will see the return of Sudani.”
Political Theater or Real Change?
Maliki’s name is being floated again, creating noise
Power struggles appear intense but strategic
Many believe this is political theater, not a genuine shift
Sudani remains a strong and likely outcome
👉 Featured Snippet Opportunity: Will Sudani return as Prime Minister of Iraq? According to MarkZ, Sudani is not out of the picture, and current political disputes may simply be a show before his expected return.
Bank Exchange Rates: Same Rates, Different Perks
Does It Matter Which Bank You Exchange With?
MarkZ also addressed an important financial concern:
“It doesn’t matter who you exchange with. I am told the rates will be the same no matter which bank. But some banks might give you different bells and whistles (perks).”
What This Means for Currency Holders
Exchange rates are expected to be uniform across banks
Competition will likely be based on perks and services, not rates
Possible perks include:
Preferred banking status
Wealth management offers
Faster processing
Additional financial incentives
👉 Featured Snippet Opportunity: Will banks offer different exchange rates? No, exchange rates are expected to be the same across banks, although some institutions may offer additional perks or incentives.
Q&A Section (SEO Optimized)
Q: Why does Iraq keep delaying elections?
A: Iraq often delays elections due to political deadlock, power-sharing negotiations, and unresolved disputes among major factions.
Q: Is Maliki returning to power?
A: While Maliki’s name is being discussed, many analysts believe this is political maneuvering rather than a confirmed return.
Q: Will Sudani remain Prime Minister?
A: According to MarkZ, Sudani is still very much in the picture and is expected to return.
Q: Will exchange rates differ by bank?
A: No, rates are expected to be the same, but banks may compete by offering additional perks.
Final Thoughts: Signals Are Aligning
Between ongoing political negotiations, constitutional delays, and financial system positioning, Iraq continues to send mixed — yet telling — signals.
For seasoned observers, this looks less like chaos and more like controlled maneuvering before major announcements. Whether politically or financially, the pieces appear to be moving toward alignment.
it doesn’t matter who you exchange with. I am told the rates will be same no matter which bank. But some banks might give you different bells and whistles (perks). That is what I was told.
Article: “Postponement of the President’s election. Only in Iraq “political deals” are a higher authority than the constitution and the law” they have agreed to ignore the constitution on this as they were supposed to have this vote today but postponed it again.Maybe kicking the can a couple more days while they deal with internal issues?
They are in meetings as we speak.
Question: is Sudani out of the picture for PM right now?
MarkZ: He is not out of the picture. But there is a lot of back and forth about Maliki right now. I think its all a show and we will see the return of Sudani.
Iraqi Dinar holders have been anxiously awaiting updates on the RV (revaluation), bond market movements, and the political landscape. In a recent discussion, MarkZ emphasized the uncertainty and complexity surrounding these developments.
“Going on day 2 of absolute silence. Don’t know if it’s a good thing. Don’t know if it’s a bad thing. Just frustrating.”
Holders are left wondering: when will the RV happen, what about bonds, and how does Iraqi politics affect the timeline?
Bond Market Silence: NDA or Strategy?
Members asked MarkZ about bonds:
“Could it be the no news on bonds is because they are under an NDA?”
MarkZ confirmed that the silence could be strategic. The bond market is likely tied to non-disclosure agreements and ongoing negotiations, which is standard in high-stakes international financial agreements.
“I wish there was an update on the bond front… just frustrating.”
For holders, this reinforces the importance of patience and focus on verified data, rather than speculating on incomplete information.
Iraqi Political Challenges and Delays
MarkZ highlighted the intense political dynamics in Iraq:
“Challenges if the next government. Washington wants to write the cabinet lineup. Factions prepare shrouds. A general siren… It’s a freak out going on in Iraqi politics. The US doesn’t want anyone with Iranian ties.”
Key points from the discussion:
Postponement of the President’s election: Political deals are temporarily overriding constitutional deadlines.
Mark Savaya’s oversight: Working to form a government without militias and compiling a database of corrupt officials.
Internal negotiations: Iraqi leadership is in active meetings to finalize cabinet and governance structure.
“They are in meetings as we speak.”
Holders should note that delays in elections or cabinet formation do not halt monetary reform; they are part of the political process.
New Financial System: Transition Underway
Discussion also touched on the collapse of the old system and the rollout of the new system:
“Charlie Ward News stated we are now inside the 180 days of the collapse of the old system and the new system being implemented.”
MarkZ added:
“I think they are rolling it out and testing… some groups think it’s imminent, but they don’t know the timing either.”
This aligns with previous insider reports: the RV and new system rollout are happening gradually, with tests and controlled implementation, rather than sudden public announcements.
Investor Takeaways: Patience and Data Are Key
Political delays are expected: Postponed elections and cabinet negotiations are normal in complex governance systems.
Bond silence may be strategic: NDA agreements and testing phases often prevent public updates.
RV timing remains uncertain:
While insiders anticipate rollout, exact timing is unknown.
Focus on fundamentals: Implementation of the new system, asset-backed currency, and Iraq’s economic data are more relevant than rumors.
Stay calm and informed: Avoid emotional reactions and focus on reliable sources.
Featured Snippet
“Iraqi Dinar RV and bond updates remain in silence due to political delays and NDAs. Insiders confirm that the new financial system rollout is underway, but exact timing is unknown. Investors should focus on fundamentals and implementation, not speculation.”
Q&A: Common Questions from Holders
Q: Why is there no news on bonds?
A: Silence may be due to NDAs and strategic testing. It does not indicate problems.
Q: Are political delays affecting the RV?
A: No. Delays in elections or cabinet formation are part of governance and do not stop monetary reform.
Q: Is the new system already being implemented?
A: Yes, insiders indicate the old system is collapsing and the new system is rolling out in phases.
Q: Should investors follow rumors and speculation?
A: No. Focus on verified data, fundamental analysis, and implementation milestones.
Final Thoughts: Stay Patient and Data-Driven
MarkZ and Andy Schectman emphasize that patience, focus on verified data, and understanding the rollout processare essential for Dinar holders.
“If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.”
The transition is happening behind the scenes. Holders should remain calm, monitor credible sources, and avoid speculation-based decisions.
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, Andy and community
Member: Anything on the bond front Mark?
MZ: I wish there was an update on the bond front….Going on day 2 of absolute silence. Don’t know if it’s a good thing. Don’t know if it’s a bad thing. Don’t know if its an anything? Just frustrating.
Member: Could it be the No news on bonds is because they are under an NDA? Being hopefull
Member: I have such fatigue waiting for this RV when we gonna see some good stuff arrests? RV? Asset backed currency???
MZ: In Iraq: “Challenges if the next government. Washington wants to write the cabinet lineup. Factions prepare shrouds. A general siren” It’s a freak out going on in Iraqi politics. The US doesn’t want anyone with Iranian ties……
MZ: “Postponement of the President’s election. Only in Iraq “political deals” are a higher authority than the constitution and the law” they have agreed to ignore the constitution on this as they were supposed to have this vote today but postponed it again. Maybe kicking the can a couple more days while they deal with internal issues? This article is a good breakdown.
MZ: They are in meetings as we speak.
MZ: “Mark Savaya: We are working to form a Iraqi government without militias and we have a database of corrupt officials” He is doing his job and laying out the facts.
Member: Why is the world letting Iraq hold everything up. The world should go ahead with the RV and leave Iraq behind
Member: Melania rang the bell at the NYSE today….She was all in all black ….. predicting Black Swan event?
Member: I heard a Deutsche Bank all its executives were fired
Member: Mark, this morning on Charlie Ward News he made a huge announcement. He stated we are now inside the 180 days of the collapse of the old system and the new system being implemented.
MZ: I will agree with that take…but I think its on the much shorter of those days. I think they are rolling it out and testing.
MZ: I have group folks thinking this thing is imminent…..but they don’t know timing either.
Member: If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.
Member: Thanks to everyone……and stay safe…stay warm….and have a good day.
Andy Schectman from Miles Franklin joins the stream today. Please listen to the replay for his information and opinions.
US, IN CONTROL OF OIL DOLLARS, HEAPS PRESSURE ON IRAQ OVER IRANIAN INFLUENCE
Washington has threatened senior Iraqi politicians with sanctions targeting the Iraqi state — including potentially its critical supply of oil revenue sourced via the Federal Reserve Bank of New York — should Iran-backed armed groups be included in the next government, four sources told Reuters.
The warning is the starkest example yet of US President Donald Trump’s campaign to curb Iran-linked groups’ influence in Iraq, which has long walked a tightrope between its two closest allies, Washington and Tehran.
The US warning was delivered repeatedly over the past two months by the US Charges d’Affaires in Baghdad, Joshua Harris, in conversations with Iraqi officials and influential Shi’ite leaders, including some heads of Iran-linked groups via intermediaries, according to three Iraqi officials and one source familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters for this story.
Harris and the embassy did not respond to requests for comment. The sources requested anonymity to discuss private discussions. Since taking office a year ago, Trump has acted to weaken the Iranian government, including via its neighbor Iraq.
Iran views Iraq as vital for keeping its economy afloat amid sanctions and long used Baghdad’s banking system to skirt the restrictions, US and Iraqi officials have said. Successive US administrations have sought to choke that dollar stream, placingsanctions on more than a dozen Iraqi banks in recent years in an effort to do so.
But Washington has never curtailed the flow of dollars from the oil revenues of Iraq, a top OPEC producer, sent via the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to the Central Bank of Iraq.
The US has had de facto control over Iraq’s oil revenue since it invaded the country in 2003. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s office, the Central Bank of Iraq and Iran’s mission at the United Nations did not respond to requests for comment.
“The United States supports Iraqi sovereignty, and the sovereignty of every country in the region. That leaves absolutely no role for Iran-backed militias that pursue malign interests, cause sectarian division, and spread terrorism across the region,” a US State Department spokesperson told Reuters, in response to a request for comment.
The spokesperson did not answer Reuters questions about the sanction threats.
Trump, who bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities in June, threatened to again intervene militarily in the country during protests last week.
No armed groups in new government
Among the senior politicians to whom Harris’ message was passed were Prime Minister al-Sudani, Shia politicians Ammar Hakim and Hadi Al Ameri, and Kurdish leader Masrour Barzani, three of the sources said.
The conversations with Harris started after Iraq held elections in November in which al-Sudani’s political bloc won the single-largest bloc of seats but in which Iran-backed militias also made gains, the sources said.
The message centered on 58 members of parliament views by the US views as linked to Iran, all the sources said.
“The American line was basically that they would suspend engagement with the new government should any of those 58 MPs be represented in cabinet,” one of the Iraqi officials said. The formation of a new cabinet could still be months away due to wrangling to build a majority.
When asked to elaborate “they said it meant they wouldn’t deal with that government and would suspend dollar transfers,” the official said.
The US has had de facto control over oil revenue dollars from Iraq, a top OPEC producer, since it invaded the country in 2003. Iran has long supported an array of armed factions in Iraq. In recent years, several have entered the political arena, standing for election and winning seats as they seek a slice of Iraq’s oil wealth.
The Iraqi political scene has been full of headlines lately, with Maliki and Sudani dominating discussions. According to MarkZ via PDK:
“Sudani is not out of the picture…there is a lot of back and forth about Maliki… I think it’s all a show and we will see the return of Sudani.”
Iraq must vote on the President by the end of January 28th, and investors are watching closely. Yet, as Militia Manpoints out, political speculation is not the foundation for investment.
Why Dinar Holders Should Focus on Fundamentals
Militia Man emphasizes a data-driven approach:
“I’m looking for real data. I don’t go based off rumors, promises, or someone else’s opinion. I want to know the true fundamentals… They have reserves…oil…wealth…non-oil growth…Silica…Phosphates…Sulfur…about $16 trillion worth of assets…The data has never been any clearer…Iraq is executing…implementation…It’s happening.”
For holders, this perspective is critical. Political headlines create noise, but the underlying assets and infrastructure determine the Dinar’s long-term potential
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Sudani vs Maliki: What Investors Should Know
Current Political Dynamics
Maliki: Still prominent in headlines, but largely considered a “show” by insiders.
Sudani: Expected by insiders to return, which could stabilize political uncertainty.
Constitutional Deadlines: Iraq must vote for the President by January 28th, which could clarify leadership direction.
The key takeaway: elections and political maneuvering do not stop monetary reform or economic implementation.
Iraq’s Economic Power: Beyond Politics
Data reveals Iraq’s tremendous economic potential:
Reserves & Oil: Significant global energy reserves, critical for economic stability.
Non-Oil Growth: Industrial minerals like Silica, Phosphates, and Sulfur contribute to diversification.
Total Assets: Estimated around $16 trillion, indicating substantial financial and natural wealth.
“Iraq is executing…implementation…It’s happening.”
For Dinar holders, this means that the economy is structurally moving forward, independent of political drama.
Featured Snippet / Google Discover Highlight
“Despite political back-and-forth between Maliki and Sudani, Iraq’s $16 trillion in assets and execution of economic plans show strong fundamentals for Dinar investors. Political headlines are noise; data is reality.”
Q&A: Common Investor Questions
Q: Is Sudani still a contender for Prime Minister?
A: Yes. According to insiders, the back-and-forth over Maliki is largely a political show. Sudani is expected to return.
Q: Does political instability affect the Dinar’s revaluation?
A: Structural economic fundamentals, not daily politics, drive monetary reform.
Q: What are Iraq’s real economic strengths?
A: Oil reserves, non-oil minerals (Silica, Phosphates, Sulfur), financial reserves, and $16 trillion in total assets.
Q: Should investors rely on rumors or promises?
A: No. Decisions should be based on data, fundamentals, and implementation progress.
Final Thoughts: Data Over Drama
MarkZ and Militia Man’s insights remind holders:
“Ignore hype, ignore political drama. Focus on Iraq’s economic fundamentals and execution. Implementation is happening, and the Dinar’s future is grounded in real assets.”
Patience, research, and understanding the true fundamentals are key for long-term success.
Question: is Sudani out of the picture for PM right now?
MarkZ: He is not out of the picture. But there is a lot of back and forth about Maliki right now. I think it's all a show and we will see the return of Sudani.
...Per their constitution they need to vote on the President by the end of day on Jan 28th…. So I believe the President will be sat tomorrow.
Militia Man
I'm looking for real data. What that data gave me is unshakable conviction in a study of the Iraqi dinar...I don't go based off rumors, not promises, not someone else's opinion. I want to know the true fundamentals...
They have reserves...oil...wealth...non-oil growth... Silica...Phosphates...Sulfur. You see about $16 trillion worth of assets they have...I don't do hype. I don't do dates and rate. I do what the data shows and the data has never been any clearer...Iraq is...executing...implementation ...It's happening.