THE NEW YORK TIMES: THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION IS DEMANDING THE NOMINATION OF A NEW PRIME MINISTER FOR IRAQ
The newspaper revealed New York Times, that the administration of US President Donald Trump she called for the nomination of a new prime minister in Iraq.
The newspaper quoted an official, Trump administration it calls for the nomination of a new prime minister for Iraq,” adding,
“America has halted security cooperation with Iraq This includes training and financial support. The official added, Washington it suspended its support and funding for Iraqi security forces.
The coordination framework held a meeting yesterday, Monday, in Office of the President National Wisdom Movement Mr. Ammar Al-Hakim the decision on the prime minister candidate has been postponed until tomorrow, Wednesday.
💵 Dollar Pressure Increasing Reports suggest U.S. measures may be limiting dollar shipments to Iraq, adding pressure on the financial system and parallel markets.
🇮🇶 Monetary Tightening Impact Reducing physical USD flow could push Iraq toward stronger internal monetary control through the Central Bank of Iraq.
📉 Market Effect Speculation Some analysts believe tighter dollar supply could reduce black-market activity and strengthen official currency usage.
👉 It will bring up the rate of the dinar (according to some interpretations).
💱 “Lifting the Zeros” Project Active The redenomination process (removing zeros from banknotes) is being discussed again as part of ongoing reforms.
🔥 Political Timing Factor Supporters of the theory highlight current U.S.–Iraq coordination under Donald Trump as a key pressure point.
Article: “WASHINGTON HAS HALTED DOLLAR SHIPMENTS TO IRAQ UNTIL A NEW IRAQI GOVERNMENT IS FORMED” we learn one of the measures the US is using to threaten Iraq to disarm the Iranian backed militia is to cut off shipments of dollars to Iraq...These current U.S. sanctions appear to be about the sanctioning of the actual airborne flights of paper dollars into Iraq... Will it actually help Iraq more than hurt it in curbing the parallel market since the paper dollars will dry up.
Maybe this is something that should have been done a long time ago?
It will bring up the rate of the dinar.
Frank26
They have officially started the project of the lifting of the three zeros...from the exchange rate to add value to the currency. Here's the problem. They say that all the time...But this is the first time it's being done with Donald Trump.
The narrative is changing… and this time it’s backed by real institutional movement.
💥 1. POWER SHIFT CONFIRMED The Iraqi Parliament has officially backed the independence of the Central Bank of Iraq. 👉 Translation: Monetary decisions are now more protected from politics.
📊 2. BANKING SYSTEM UPGRADE A full regulatory framework aligned with Islamic Financial Services Board standards is now in play. 👉 Iraq is aligning with global financial rules — a key step for credibility.
💱 3. EXCHANGE RATE STABILITY The dinar has held a steady rate for over a year. 👉 This signals controlled policy and preparation — not chaos.
💵 4. “DELETE THE ZEROS” IS ACTIVE The Central Bank of Iraq has officially launched the redenomination phase. ✔️ Replacing large notes ✔️ Introducing smaller denominations ⚠️ Not a rate change — but a structural shift
🌍 5. PERFECT CONDITIONS FORMING
Low inflation ✔️
Economic reforms ✔️
Increasing global alignment ✔️ 👉 The foundation is being built.
⏳ 6. TIMELINE BUZZ
Growing expectations of movement within 12 months
Signals of heightened activity around key dates
Talk of possible exchange-related steps emerging
🚨 7. HIGH ALERT MODE Insider chatter points to a specific Thursday trigger window 👉 With potential follow-through into the weekend
(Unconfirmed — but closely watched)
🧠 THE REAL TAKEAWAY This is NOT random hype anymore. This is a structured financial transition:
✔️ Institutional control ✔️ Currency restructuring ✔️ Banking modernization ✔️ Global alignment
🔥 BOTTOM LINE: Iraq isn’t flipping a switch overnight… It’s building a system that could support a stronger dinar over time.
Stay alert. Watch the structure — not just the rumors.
THE BILL FOR THE NEW REGIME: WILL WASHINGTON TURN DOLLAR SHIPMENTS INTO A “VETO” THAT SHAPES THE FEATURES OF THE NEXT STAGE?
Iraq is going through a critical phase regarding the risk of a disruption in the supply of US dollars, amid conflicting reports indicating that Washington has suspended shipments for security and political reasons, and official denials from government sources. The crux of the matter lies in the Iraqi market’s complete dependence on liquidity from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which puts the country’s financial stability at risk.
While the State of Law Coalition describes the news of the hard currency shortage as a “major rumor” aimed at political pressure, the Progress Party believes that the stability of the dollar flow is exclusively linked to the quality of the relationship with Washington, which puts the state before the challenge of balancing sovereignty and international obligations.
Big rumor
Khaled Alwan Al-Shallal, a member of the State of Law Coalition, says that “what is being circulated about the cessation of the flow of dollars from the United States to Iraq is somewhat exaggerated,” explaining that “there are strategic framework agreements between Iraq and the United States of America that guarantee the political, economic and even military situation, and therefore the country is facing a great rumor.”
He adds, “Even if there are occasional disagreements about the process of changing or delaying the flow of dollars, it does not reach the point of interrupting dollar payments or halting the wheels of the economy in Iraq to the extent that some expect.”
A senior US State Department official, as quoted by Alhurra website, said that dollar shipments to Iraq “have stopped and will not resume until the features of the new government become clear and the commitment to preventing the use of the dollar to finance attacks against Americans is verified,” stressing that what is happening “is not a break but a response.”
According to two government sources in the Iraqi cabinet, dollar shipments represent the main source of liquidity in the Iraqi market, as Iraqi oil revenues are deposited in an account with the Federal Reserve in New York. The Central Bank of Iraq and the US State Department denied that those shipments had stopped.
Al-Shallal believes that “this is like politics and its affairs are related to the existence of actual pressures on the process of forming the government and imposing external wills and agendas, but the Iraqi political situation is of a high degree of responsibility,” noting that “there are meetings between the leaders of the blocs, the latest of which was a meeting at the house of His Eminence Sayyid Ammar al-Hakim, where understandings were reached at a high level, and I expect things to proceed during Wednesday, and an agreement will be reached on a specific candidate who will be announced by the coordination framework.”
cautious anticipation
A member of the State of Law Coalition believes that “the issue of the factions comes in light of a truce between the United States and Iran, with clear anticipation and caution. If the negotiations with Iran and America succeed, the situation will move towards calming down and things will proceed correctly. But if the war returns, then every incident will have its own story.”
Sources quoted an unnamed Iraqi security minister as saying that “suspending coordination meetings is harming Iraq,” noting that Washington had stipulated that those responsible for the recent attacks on the US embassy and a base at Baghdad International Airport be identified before coordination could resume.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bisent said that the United States “will not allow Iranian-backed militias to threaten American lives or interests,” while State Department spokesman Tommy Piot called on Baghdad to dismantle Iranian-linked groups, coinciding with the US Embassy issuing a Level 4 travel warning for Iraq.
According to the sources, “The message from Washington is clear: Iraq does not follow Iran.”
A necessary relationship
For his part, Anwar Al-Alwani, an advisor and member of the Progress Party, says that “economic alternatives and solutions between Baghdad and Washington require a good relationship with the American side,” explaining that “Washington is responsible for the flow of dollars, and therefore any dispute or setback in the relationship between Baghdad and Washington will harm the country’s interest in general, and especially the Iraqi citizen, especially in light of the financial and economic challenges that followed the events between Iran, America and Israel.”
He adds that “developing the relationship with Washington is a necessity for the Iraqi government,” expressing his hope that “there will be concrete steps taken by the Iraqi Foreign Ministry and the Baghdad government, while giving sufficient space for negotiation with the American side and presenting economic alternatives, in a way that contributes to getting Iraq and Iraqis out of any political conflict in the near future.”
Political solutions and channels
Al-Alwani points out that “Iraq’s financial situation is not good, and that imposing any economic sanctions by Washington in the event of a major dispute will harm the country’s higher interests,” stressing that “the interest requires all political blocs and leaders to work on finding solutions and opening political channels with the American side, as well as with neighboring countries such as Turkey and Iran, to get out of the suffocating financial crisis.”
Earlier, the US Embassy, in a statement, accused parties linked to the Iraqi government of providing “political, financial, and operational cover” for armed factions, renewing its Level 4 travel warning for Iraq, which states “do not travel for any reason,” and calling on US citizens in the country to leave immediately.
The Redemption Protocol: Iraq’s Strategic Path Toward a Stronger Dinar
1. A Structural Shift, Not a Sudden Event
The process led by the Central Bank of Iraq to phase out the “three-zero notes” is not speculation—it’s part of a long-discussed monetary reform strategy.
From an optimistic perspective, this signals something important:
Iraq is preparing its currency for a more modern system
It is aligning with international financial standards
It is laying the groundwork for a more functional and credible currency
This is not a sudden event—it’s a structural transformation
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2. The Logic Behind Removing Large Denominations
Phasing out 25,000 and 10,000 IQD notes is more than cosmetic reform. It reflects:
A transition toward a lower-inflation environment
Greater price stability
Preparation for more practical, everyday denominations
Historically, countries that implement redenomination aim to:
WALL STREET JOURNAL: WASHINGTON FREEZES $500 MILLION OF IRAQI FUNDS
The Wall Street Journal revealed on Wednesday that the United States has halted the transfer of $500 million destined for Iraq, along with freezing a number of security cooperation programs with Baghdad, in a move aimed at increasing pressure on Iranian-backed groups.
The newspaper quoted informed sources as saying that the US Treasury Department had frozen the transfer of about $500 million from Iraq’s accounts at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, funds resulting from the sale of Iraqi oil.
She explained that this shipment is the second that Washington has suspended since the start of its military operation against Iran, as part of escalating economic and security measures.
She also noted that US authorities have suspended funding for a number of training programs for Iraqi military forces and counter-terrorism units, in a move that reflects a trend to restrict security cooperation between the two countries.
According to the report, these measures are part of US efforts to pressure Baghdad and reduce its level of relations with Tehran, in light of escalating regional tensions.
The newspaper noted that Iraqi oil revenues have been deposited in accounts at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York since 2003, while the United States had previously temporarily suspended cash transfers to Iraq in 2015, due to concerns that some of those funds might reach ISIS.