PAKISTAN CONFIRMS US AND IRAN ARE READY TO HOLD TALKS
(Mnt Goat: I need everyone to notice that all these talks since the very beginning have not involved the United Nations. Why is that? Why are they holding the talks in India and not NYC UN building? Think about it…..)
Pakistani Foreign Minister Tahir Andarabi announced on Thursday that the United States and Iran are ready to hold a round of talks in an attempt to reach an agreement to end the war, but he did not specify a date for this round.
Andrabi said there was no information on where the second round of US-Iranian talks would be held, but that his country would keep communication channels open between the US and Iran.
He noted that contacts are ongoing to ensure the continuation of talks between Washington and Tehran, stressing that America and Iran are ready to hold talks and efforts are continuing.
He stressed that Pakistan’s efforts to reach an agreement between Washington and Tehran have international support.
Andrabi noted that Lebanon remains part of the ceasefire in effect, and stressed that peace in Lebanon is essential for peace talks, explaining that the nuclear issue is among the issues being discussed.
Vietnam: Major economic upgrade + strong global momentum
MarkZ
[via PDK] Comment: Iraq rumor…Sudani has secured the majority support to remain in office another term.
MarkZ: Yes -that is what is being reported in Iraqi news. Article: “PM Sudani’s bloc says he has secured majority backing for second term bid” so the rumor on the streets is he has secured the majority. They say they have every intension of voting on this Saturday [today].
the meeting to pick the candidate for the Prime Minister that was supposed to happen…was put off until Saturday. They are still negotiating. They have 15 days from when the President was seated to pick the Prime minister. Then they can work on HCL.
Comment: Vietnam upgraded to emerging economy...huge upgrade. MarkZ: Vietnam is considered by many to be in a “Golden Era”... Lots of positive news from Vietnam.
AMERICA BECOMES A “MAJOR EXPORTER” OF OIL FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE WORLD WAR II
Reuters reported on Thursday that America has become a “major exporter” of oil for the first time since World War I due to events in the Middle East and disruptions to crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
Reuters reported that the United States almost became a net exporter of crude oil last week for the first time since World War II, as shipments jumped to near-record highs to meet demand from Asian and European buyers rushing to make up for Middle East supplies disrupted by the Iran war.
The war being waged by the United States and Israel against Iran has led to the biggest ever disruption in the global energy market, and Iranian threats to maritime navigation have blocked about one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas supplies from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Asian and European refiners that had relied on supplies from the region scrambled to find alternative shipments from anywhere possible, leading to a sharp increase in demand for oil from the United States, the world’s largest producer.
Analysts and traders say the United States is rapidly approaching its maximum export capacity.
Net crude imports, or the difference between imports and exports, fell to 66,000 barrels per day last week, the lowest level recorded in weekly data going back to 2001, according to U.S. government data released Wednesday.
Exports rose to 5.2 million barrels per day, the highest level in seven months.
According to the data, the United States has not been a net exporter of crude oil since 1943, on an annual basis.
Countries such as Greece have purchased American crude oil for the first time ever in the past few months.
Kepler ship-tracking data shows a tanker carrying 500,000 barrels of crude oil is en route to Türkiye, marking the first U.S. export to that country in at least a year.
Meanwhile, imports to the United States fell by more than 1 million barrels per day to 5.3 million barrels per day last week. The United States still imports a significant amount of crude oil because its refineries are designed to process heavier crudes than the light sweet crude it produces.
Matt Smith, an analyst at Kpler, predicted that US exports would reach approximately 5.2 million barrels per day in April.
Traders and analysts say the United States could export up to six million barrels per day, citing limited pipeline capacity and tanker availability.
🚨 Highlights: Iraq “Deleting the Three Zeros” Discussion (Video Summary)
🇮🇶 The plan to remove three zeros from the Iraqi dinar (IQD) has been discussed and delayed for over a decade.
💱 Redenomination explained:
1,000 IQD → 1 new IQD
Purchasing power remains the same
It is not a revaluation
🏦 Official narrative claims:
Project still in planning stages
No new banknotes printed
No timeline or public rollout announced
No change in real currency value
⚠️ Speaker’s claims (controversial):
Lower denomination notes already printed
Project is more advanced than reported
Officials may be misleading the public
🏛️ Political dynamics:
Al Sudani expected to maintain power
Maliki faction losing influence
Ongoing tensions within the Coordination Framework
🌍 U.S. influence (as stated in video):
U.S. sanctions on Iranian-aligned groups
Claims that U.S. pressure impacts Iraq’s monetary policy
Suggestion that leadership alignment affects political survival
📊 Public sentiment:
Growing frustration over delays
Expectations of currency reform remain high
Risk of protests if promises are not met
⏳ Timeline reality:
No confirmed date for redenomination
Project remains unimplemented
🧠 Core message:
“Deleting the zeros” = technical currency change
Does not increase value
Surrounded by political debate and speculation
🔥 Quick Takeaway
The discussion centers on redenomination (not revaluation), ongoing delays, political tensions, and conflicting narratives about how advanced the project really is.
A $55 BILLION PROJECT TO BYPASS THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ… AND IRAQ IS AT THE HEART OF THE PLAN
(Mnt Goat: I have to remind everyone the Kim Clement prophecy about three (3) new sources of energy that will come about. One from the sky, one from the land and one from the ocean. Is this bypass pipeline every really going to come about? Is God going to bring this newer energy sources to use any time soon or will it be much later? God also just recently told he is going to divert much of the oil from the Arab countries to the U.S. and Israel. Yes, many middle eastern well will simply begin to dry up…wow! Let’s see how this will play out in the near future.)
Gulf states, including Iraq, are considering building an alternative oil pipeline network to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, at an estimated cost of $55 billion, amid escalating geopolitical risks, according to an analysis published by Reuters.
The analysis indicates that imposing fees on tanker transit, even at limited levels, could constitute a significant financial burden on oil producers, prompting them to seek long-term alternatives that reduce dependence on this vital corridor.
Iraq stands out as a pivotal element in the project, as the plan includes the construction of two pipelines extending from its south through Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, reaching ports on the Arabian Sea, such as the port of Duqm and the port of Salalah, which would allow the export of oil directly to Asian markets without passing through Hormuz.
Despite the project’s cost, the analysis suggests it may be economically viable, as it roughly equals the potential revenue over approximately 25 years, and it also gives countries in the region, including Iraq, greater flexibility in exporting oil and reduces risks associated with maritime routes.
The project is also expected to be jointly financed by the beneficiary countries, with the cost distributed according to the volume of use, while implementation may take several years, which means continued reliance on the Strait of Hormuz in the near term.