A high-level Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) delegation, headed by Finance and Economy Minister Awat Janab, is scheduled to visit Baghdad this week to discuss the ongoing dispute over non-oil revenues and the deductions imposed on the Kurdistan Region's salary allocations.
🔥 Baghdad & Kurdistan Return to the Negotiating Table – Why This Matters for Iraq 🇮🇶
📢 A high-level Kurdistan Regional Government delegation is traveling to Baghdad this week to resolve one of Iraq's longest-running financial disputes over budget allocations and non-oil revenues.
💰 Why is this important?
✅ It shows both sides are actively working to resolve key financial disagreements. ✅ A more transparent budget and revenue-sharing system strengthens Iraq's economic stability. ✅ Resolving these issues helps ensure timely salary payments and supports long-term fiscal reforms.
📈 For those following the Iraqi dinar, this is not an RV announcement and does not indicate a change in the exchange rate.
However, it is another sign that Iraq continues addressing major financial and political challenges. Many investors believe that lasting economic reforms require greater fiscal stability, cooperation between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region, and stronger financial governance.
🧩 While this news alone does not confirm a revaluation, it represents another piece of the broader reform process that many are closely watching.
A spokesperson for the Sulaymaniyah Currency Exchange Market told Channel8 that the reason for the dinar strengthening—if the deal is finalized—is "because 85% of the dollar demand in the market comes from traders, while the remaining 15% comes from everyday citizens."
He added that Iraqi PM al-Zaidi's mid-July Washington visit will bolster the dinar through U.S. economic backing.
🚨 A Stronger Iraqi Dinar May Be Closer Than We Think! 🇮🇶💵
A new report from Channel8 highlights an important point: the Iraqi Prime Minister's mid-July visit to Washington is expected to help strengthen the Iraqi dinar through U.S. economic support.
That statement caught my attention because it confirms something many of us have believed for a long time—that this visit was about much more than diplomacy.
It appears to be part of a broader economic strategy designed to reinforce Iraq's financial system and increase confidence in its national currency.
💭 My Opinion:
I've been saying this all along! After the government was formed, that trip to Washington had a purpose. It wasn't just another official meeting—it was about building the foundation for a stronger Iraqi dinar.
When government officials openly talk about strengthening the value of the dinar with international economic backing, that's encouraging news for everyone who has been patiently following Iraq's economic reforms.
No one can predict exactly when or how events will unfold, but this is another piece of the puzzle that points in a positive direction. Every major economic reform begins with strategic decisions, partnerships, and growing confidence.
For those of us who have waited and believed in Iraq's long-term economic transformation, this news offers another reason to stay hopeful.
⏳ The pieces continue to come together... and perhaps the moment we've all been waiting for is getting closer. 🇮🇶💚
🇮🇶🇺🇸 The bigger picture continues to become clearer! 📈✨
This latest report highlights something many of us have been watching for years: Iraq continues moving forward with key reforms that strengthen the country's economic foundation. 💪🏛️
Among the priorities being discussed are: 🏦 Banking reform 💵 Greater control of the financial system 🛡️ Anti-money laundering measures 🌍 Increased foreign investment ⚡ Energy development 🤝 Stronger cooperation with the United States
These are all important building blocks for a modern, transparent, and stable economy. 🌟
⚠️ Nothing in this report confirms an RV, and it's important to stay grounded. However, it does show that Iraq continues implementing many of the reforms that many investors have believed were necessary before major monetary changes could occur.
📅 The anticipated White House meeting in mid-July could provide more clarity about Iraq's next steps.
🙏 Stay patient. 📚 Stay informed. 💙 Stay hopeful.
Every meaningful reform brings Iraq one step closer to a stronger economy and, hopefully, a brighter future for everyone following this journey. 🇮🇶🚀💰
FINAL SIGNING AT THE WHITE HOUSE… AL-ZAIDI TO LAUNCH A “SECOND IRAQ” IN MID-JULY.
BARAK’S PLAN: BAGHDAD AS THE HEART OF A “NEW MIDDLE EAST”
Ali al-Zaidi is close to setting a political precedent that could make him one of the fastest Iraqi prime ministers to reach the White House after assuming office. His anticipated visit to Washington in mid-July is not seen as a mere protocol visit, but rather as an attempt to inaugurate a new phase in the relationship between Baghdad and Washington, more than two decades after the 2003 regime change in Iraq.
Political assessments suggest that the visit represents an opportunity to restructure the relationship between the two countries on different foundations, transcending the legacy of past years and opening the door to broader cooperation on energy, economic, and security issues. However, according to observers, this path will not be without obstacles, given the continued influence of Iran and armed factions in the Iraqi landscape.
The Iraqi government announced last Monday that al-Zaidi would visit Washington in mid-July at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, shortly after US envoy Tom Barrack’s visit to Baghdad, which was accompanied by leaks that sparked widespread interest regarding issues of weapons, corruption, and the future relationship between the two sides. Academic and political analyst Mohammed Naanaa believes that Tom Barrack’s meeting with al-Zaidi was a crucial step in preparing for the anticipated visit. Naanaa told Al-Mada that the details of the visit were discussed during the meeting, including the issues mentioned in the Prime Minister’s office statement.
These issues pertain to the complete disarmament of Iraqis, the consolidation of all armed groups under the command of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the expansion of the American presence in Iraq, particularly for companies operating in the southern oil fields, and the granting of significant licenses to Starlink.
He added that these indicators, in his opinion, reflect an Iraqi alignment with the American vision for the future of the relationship between the two countries. He considers al-Zaidi’s visit to be pivotal and the culmination of a series of contacts, dialogues, and reciprocal visits led by Barrack and the US Chargé d’Affaires in Baghdad, leading to what he describes as “the final signing of the new relationship between the two sides.” But Naanaa believes this path will not be without its challenges. He argues that any stability Tehran achieves will prompt it to revitalize its influence within Iraq, and that armed factions may return to exert greater pressure on the power structure, either directly or through their political representatives in parliament and the government. The researcher emphasizes that Iraq should consider what it stands to gain from this burgeoning relationship, which is expected to culminate in the White House meeting on July 15. He stresses the importance of securing clear American support in three key sectors: banking, energy, and defense. According to Naanaa, Baghdad needs American assistance in acquiring air defense systems to protect the country, and support that will help liberalize the Iraqi monetary system, reduce exchange rate volatility, and mitigate the impact of the parallel dollar on citizens’ livelihoods.
Furthermore, assistance is needed to resolve the gas import crisis for electricity generation through alternative solutions, including floating power platforms. The issues of weapons and sovereignty were also discussed. During their recent meeting in Baghdad, al-Zaidi and Barak emphasized the importance of building a strong and mutually beneficial Iraqi-American partnership.
According to the official statement, the two sides discussed a shared vision for building a “brighter, terrorism-free” future, implementing plans for complete disarmament, dissolving all armed groups and formations operating outside the authority of the state, and ensuring that weapons are solely in the hands of the state and that full sovereignty is established.
They also stressed the need to keep Iraq out of regional conflicts and prevent its territory from being used by any party to threaten security and stability in the region, emphasizing the urgent need to fully achieve these goals. Iraq at the heart of a new Middle East.
Former diplomat Ghazi Faisal, however, views the visit from a broader perspective that transcends the bilateral relationship between Baghdad and Washington. He tells Al-Mada that the new American initiative, which emerged after Tom Barrack was assigned the Iraq portfolio, is based on major strategic projects, including strengthening coordination and economic integration between Iraq and Syria, ultimately aiming to build a nucleus of regional cooperation that may later include Cairo, Amman, and Beirut, in addition to Baghdad and Damascus.
Faisal believes the region is facing a new phase, especially after what he calls the “historic agreement” to resolve long-standing crises with Iran dating back to 1979. He considers this agreement a precursor to a new Middle East map based on development rather than wars and conflicts.
He adds that Iraq is at the heart of these transformations, and that al-Zaidi’s visit could be a starting point for the country’s transition from the security, political, and economic chaos that has accompanied the post-2003 era to building a truly democratic state. He emphasizes that the visit could lay the foundation for deeper economic and investment relations, because, as he describes it, investment is what creates jobs and stimulates the economy, while currently, about 75% of the budget goes to salaries at the expense of development and investment.
Faisal also expects the United States to support Iraq’s efforts to combat corruption within ministries, banks, and companies, and to pursue networks involved in smuggling and money laundering.
He points out that the environment created by armed factions and financial corruption in recent years has driven companies and investors to leave Iraq or freeze their projects, which necessitates providing new security and political guarantees to restore confidence in the Iraqi economy.
The visit he concludes, represents an opportunity to review the mistakes made by Washington and Iraqi political parties over the past two decades, and to move Iraq from a failing and declining state to a more stable one, better able to integrate into its regional environment. According to political sources who spoke to Al-Mada, Tom Barrack only arrived in Baghdad after Washington received initial positive signals regarding several demands it had previously conveyed to the Iraqi government.
The sources describe Barrack’s visit as pivotal in the course of Iraqi-American relations, considering it the foundation for a new phase, distinct from the period following 2003, based on clear commitments and mutual interests.
The most prominent American demands, according to these sources, include the disarmament of all armed factions without exception, preventing their participation in the government, and completing the integration of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) into official security institutions after removing leaders affiliated with armed factions. The sources indicate that these issues are still under discussion and have not yet been definitively resolved.
The American demands also include closing more than ten banks accused of smuggling dollars and involvement in money laundering, restructuring other financial institutions, expanding anti-corruption measures, and opening the door to broad American and Gulf investments. According to sources, Washington links the success of these measures to the influx of major investments that Baghdad needs in the energy, infrastructure, and services sectors.
If these conditions are not met, Barak informed Iraqi officials, according to the same sources, that “all options are open,” and that the United States will act in accordance with its interests.
Compared to his predecessors, if the visit takes place as scheduled, al-Zaidi will be one of the fastest Iraqi prime ministers to reach the White House. Only Nouri al-Maliki rivals him in this regard, having visited Washington four times during two terms, with his first visit coming just two months after assuming the premiership. In contrast, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani waited about 17 months before meeting former US President Joe Biden, amid American reservations and internal complications.
For his part, Ahmed al-Yassiri, an Iraqi political analyst residing in Australia, believes that focusing on the speed or timing of the visit does not reflect its true importance. He tells Al-Mada that al-Zaidi did not request the visit, but rather received an invitation from the US administration. Therefore, linking its significance to the time elapsed since his assumption of office is inaccurate.
He adds that the visit’s true importance lies in providing the Iraqi political system with American backing during a sensitive regional period, and in restructuring the relationship between Baghdad and Washington amidst the ongoing transformations in the region, particularly concerning the Iranian issue and the redrawing of security and political alliances.
Al-Yassiri, who also heads the Arab-Australian Center for Strategic Studies, believes the visit will also exert internal pressure on the Iraqi government to present a realistic program regarding investment and the entry of American companies, in addition to ensuring the continued flow of Iraqi funds and preventing the country from being exposed to the risks of US sanctions.
He emphasizes that these issues will shape the features of the next phase, regardless of al-Zaidi’s ability to achieve quick results or immediate breakthroughs.
Political support or practical results? Munqith Dagher, Middle East and North Africa director and a member of the board of directors of Gallup International, views the visit as more of a message of political support than an exceptional event.
He tells Al-Mada that the visit carries a ceremonial dimension for al-Zaidi and represents an American attempt to demonstrate its support for the Iraqi Prime Minister, especially since Washington—in his estimation—played a key role in his rise to power through Tom Barrack. Dagher believes the timing might have been better had it been delayed slightly, but he acknowledges that American motives dictated the visit’s timing. He adds that it wouldn’t be a negative development if al-Zaidi succeeds in using the opportunity to raise important Iraqi issues and secure greater American support on vital matters. He concludes by saying that the true measure of the visit will depend on its actual outcomes: will it remain within the realm of protocol and political messaging, or will it become a starting point for genuine progress on the outstanding issues between Baghdad and Washington?
...The most intriguing point in Al-Zaidi’s plan concerns the exchange rate...It is not yet going to FOREX. We will need the FOREX rate to be what they have been forecasting to be over $3...
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📊 IS IRAQ LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR A STRONGER DINAR? 🇮🇶💵
One statement caught my attention:
"We will need the FOREX rate to be what they have been forecasting... over $3."
While this remains speculation and there is no official confirmation from the Central Bank of Iraq that the Iraqi dinar will trade above $3, it's worth analyzing what would actually have to happen for a stronger internationally traded dinar to become possible. 👇
During the COVID crisis, Iraq temporarily devalued its currency from 1,182 IQD/USD to 1,450 IQD/USD due to collapsing oil revenues. Once oil exports recovered, the CBI strengthened the exchange rate back to 1,320 IQD/USD, showing that the devaluation was driven by short-term financial pressures—not by a structural weakness in Iraq's banking system.
Fast forward to today, and Iraq is no longer where it was in 2020.
✅ The banking sector has undergone significant modernization through digital payments, banking reforms, stronger compliance with international standards, and increased financial transparency.
✅ The Central Bank has built strong foreign exchange and gold reserves, creating a much stronger monetary foundation.
✅ Iraq continues implementing financial reforms aimed at greater integration with the international financial system.
At the same time, Prime Minister Al-Zaidi's economic vision is focused on reducing Iraq's dependence on oil. The long-term objective is for 45%–50% of government revenue to come from non-oil sectors, including industry, agriculture, tourism, logistics, technology, and private investment. This type of diversification is exactly what economists generally view as essential for supporting a stronger national currency over time.
However, several important milestones still remain before an internationally traded dinar could emerge:
🔹 Full international convertibility of the IQD.
🔹 Trading on international FOREX markets. 🔹 Sustained global demand for the Iraqi dinar. 🔹 Continued economic diversification. 🔹 Long-term political and financial stability.
The important takeaway is this:
Many of the structural reforms that Iraq would need for a stronger currency are no longer just plans—they are already being implemented, and several have made substantial progress.
Whether those reforms eventually support a significantly stronger exchange rate remains to be seen, and no official institution has announced a future FOREX value. But Iraq's current direction shows a clear effort to build the economic and financial foundations that could support a stronger currency over the long term.
📈 The question may no longer be whether Iraq is reforming its economy—that process is clearly underway.
The real question is how far those reforms will ultimately take the Iraqi dinar.
Saturday, June 20, marked the final day of the SWIFT money transfer system. On Sunday, June 21, every country in the world was connected to the QFS (Quantum Financial System).
We have been operating under this global system since Sunday. Also on Sunday, the 2,314 names from the Epstein files were reportedly released, and certain individuals, including the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, resigned as a result. According to Bruce, if your name appears on the list, you either resign or are arrested.
So where are we now?
Bruce believes this is the week things begin. Redemption centers have reportedly only seen the strong Venezuelan bolívar appearing on their screens today. This is a currency that is said to be increasing in value. The other currencies have not yet appeared on redemption center screens, although that could reportedly change very quickly.
Other sources indicate this week looks very promising. Last week, we heard that Tuesday and Wednesday were the key days for notifications. We also heard confirmed information that approximately 1.2 million ZIM holders would receive notifications first.
Does this mean there could be two separate email notifications?
One notification could go to ZIM holders whose information is known through the dealers who originally sold the ZIM bonds. However, they do not have the email addresses of individuals who received ZIM as gifts.
ZIM reportedly carries the highest value among all the currencies because it is considered a bearer bond.
Why would ZIM holders receive priority access to MedBeds?
Because, according to Bruce, they want to ensure these individuals live long enough to see their humanitarian projects completed.
Bruce believes that if there are two separate notification waves, we could receive one as early as tomorrow.
The Tuesday and Wednesday timeline appears favorable for notifications. If notifications arrive, exchanges could begin as early as Wednesday. Bruce believes both Wednesday and Thursday are definite possibilities.
Some sources say Tuesday looks good—but Wednesday looks even better.
Bruce is also looking ahead to July 4, now only 11 days away.
EBS and NESARA
Could the Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) begin as early as tomorrow?
Bruce says recent information suggests that NESARA—including the new currency, USN, USTN, debt forgiveness, and the broader NESARA package—could be publicly announced on July 4.
He also heard that the general public would be informed about everything included in NESARA, including the beginning of public currency exchanges.
According to this information, public exchanges at banks would begin on Monday, July 6, since Friday, July 3, is observed as the legal Independence Day holiday, July 4 falls on Saturday, and July 5 is Sunday.
Bruce also discussed redemption centers, particularly for Iraqi dinar holders who may wish to exchange there rather than at traditional banks.
He credits President Trump with much of the progress through executive orders issued over the past several days and believes many changes should become visible around July 4.
Bruce says we should be exchanging this week, while EBS may or may not occur.
Peace Agreements and the QFS
Bruce says there is a pending peace agreement involving Iran.
He also stated there is currently a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, describing it as a 60-day memorandum of understanding intended to lead toward a permanent peace treaty.
The Strait of Hormuz is reportedly open again, which Bruce says is essential because oil traffic passing through the strait must be monitored through the QFS.
According to Bruce, Starlink works together with the QFS to monitor these financial transactions.
Since Sunday, Bruce claims all financial transactions worldwide have been monitored by the QFS.
He says this means:
No more secret offshore accounts.
No more sending money to corrupt or criminal organizations.
The Strait remains open, oil continues to flow, and all activity is reportedly being monitored.
Bruce also noted that President Trump has indicated that if the Strait were closed again or Israel came under attack, additional actions would be taken—but not bombing campaigns.
Bruce believes the Iranian people are moving toward a future with freedom and a better form of government after approximately 48 years.
A New Era
Bruce says we are entering a new era of sovereignty.
He mentioned that Wells Fargo refers to participants as "sovereigns."
He also stated that Americans are no longer under British Admiralty Law and that under NESARA they would instead operate under Common Law.
Bruce believes we are very close.
While he cannot say with certainty that everything will happen this week, he says many sources believe events could begin unfolding as early as tomorrow.
One broadcast reportedly stated:
"We have been controlled in everything we have seen and done for the past 113 years. That control ends on June 24."
Bruce says we will soon find out what happens on June 24.
Some believe that date marks the beginning of exchange notifications.
Whether ZIM holders receive notifications first, separately, or simply receive appointment scheduling priority remains to be seen.
Bruce encouraged everyone to begin checking their email tomorrow.
As of today, no exchange appointments have reportedly been scheduled, although some individuals have attempted to gain early access.
Bruce stated there are approximately 28,000 redemption centers across the United States and roughly 1,200 in Canada.
He concluded by saying he believes this will be a very good week for everyone involved.
Bruce expressed hope that the United States' 250th anniversary of freedom will be celebrated with the announcements expected under NESARA on July 4.
He closed by saying he has been excited all day about what lies ahead.
El sábado 20 de junio fue la última vez que finalizó el sistema SWIFT de transferencia de dinero. El domingo 21 de junio, todos los países del mundo se interconectaron al QFS.
Hemos estado en este sistema globalmente desde el domingo. El domingo, se publicaron los 2314 nombres del archivo Epstein y ciertas personas, como el Primer Ministro del Reino Unido, renunciaron como resultado. Si tu nombre está en la lista, o te arrestan o renuncias. Finalmente. ¿Dónde estamos ahora mismo? Creo que estamos en la semana para que comencemos. Los centros de canje solo han visto el bolívar venezolano sólido en la pantalla hoy. Esta es una moneda que está subiendo de valor. Las otras monedas aún no han aparecido en las pantallas de los centros de canje, y eso podría cambiar rápidamente.
Otros nos dicen que esta semana se ve excelente. Escuchamos la semana pasada que el martes y el miércoles eran los días clave para recibir notificaciones. También escuchamos verificado que los poseedores de ZIM, aproximadamente 1.2 millones, serán notificados primero. ¿Significa eso que podríamos tener dos notificaciones por correo electrónico separadas? UNA para los poseedores de ZIM, a quienes conocen a través de los distribuidores que vendieron ZIM a sus clientes. Pero lo que no saben son los correos electrónicos de aquellos a quienes se les regaló el ZIM. ZIM tiene el mayor valor de todas las monedas, es un bono al portador. ¿Por qué se les da prioridad a los poseedores de ZIM para Medbeds?
Porque quieren asegurarse de que vivan lo suficiente para ver sus proyectos culminados. Bruce piensa que si hay dos notificaciones separadas, podríamos tener una tan pronto como mañana. La posibilidad del martes y el miércoles para mañana parece buena para las notificaciones. Podríamos intercambiar tan pronto como el miércoles siempre que recibamos notificaciones... Bruce piensa que el miércoles y el jueves son definitivamente posibles. Bruce ve mañana como muy posible. Algunas fuentes dicen que el martes parece bueno, ¡pero el miércoles parece genial! Bruce está ingresando el 4 de julio, dentro de 11 días.
¿EBS entrando en marcha tan pronto como mañana? Sin embargo, hemos escuchado información que hace que parezca probable que Nesara en términos de nueva moneda y el USN y USTN, con condonación de deuda, y todo Nesara... podría anunciarse en general, el 4 de julio, que es dentro de una semana, este sábado. También escuché que el público será notificado sobre lo que contiene Nesara, incluyendo el inicio de los intercambios públicos (EL PÚBLICO) COMIENZA a intercambiar en los bancos el 6 de julio, ya que el viernes 3 es el llamado feriado LEGAL por el 4 de julio, y luego el 4 es sábado y el 5 es domingo, por lo que el lunes 6 sería el primer día en que los bancos intercambiarían para el público.
¿Qué pasa si el público dice que quiere un centro de redención, especialmente para el dinar (si es que han oído hablar de un centro de redención)? El dinar se debe al presidente Trump. El presidente Trump ha hecho mucho con órdenes ejecutivas que se han emitido en los últimos dos días, tanto que mucho debería cambiar para nosotros alrededor del 4 para los intercambios. Bruce dice que DEBERÍAMOS ir esta semana. Y todo lo demás, como EBS, puede o no venir.
¿Anuncios de Nesara? Bruce dice que tenemos un acuerdo de paz en espera entre Irán. Alto el fuego vigente entre Israel y Líbano. Este es un período de 60 días del memorando de entendimiento para obtener un tratado de paz total. El estrecho de Ormusz está abierto. Ese estrecho necesitaba estar abierto, porque el monitoreo financiero del mismo se realiza a través del QFS (el tráfico de petróleo que pasa por el estrecho debe ser monitoreado). Starlink está haciendo esto con el QFS. A partir del domingo, todas las transacciones financieras están siendo monitoreadas por el QFS.
No más cuentas secretas en el extranjero. No más envío de dinero a organizaciones nefastas. El estrecho está abierto, el tráfico se mueve a través de él, y lo estamos monitoreando, y noten que el presidente Trump no está diciendo que si algo sucede con el estrecho y el petróleo no se mueve, o caen bombas sobre Israel, pero se tomarían otras medidas, pero NO bombardeos. Queremos que el pueblo iraní tenga una vida libre con una nueva forma de buen gobierno en aproximadamente 48 años. Estamos entrando en una nueva era de soberanía; Wells Fargo nos llama soberanos.
Ya no formamos parte de la Ley de la Almirantazgo Británica y, bajo Nesara, tendremos la Ley Común. Estamos cerca. ¿Dice Bruce absolutamente esta semana, pero MUCHA GENTE DICE QUE LAS COSAS VAN A ESTALLAR PARA NOSOTROS a partir de mañana?
Una transmisión llegó y dijo: "Hemos sido controlados en todo lo que vemos y hacemos durante los últimos 113 años, hemos sido controlados". "Y todo eso termina el 24 de junio, mañana miércoles.
¿Qué sucede el 24 de junio para poner fin al control? Lo descubriremos. Algunos piensan que es el inicio de la notificación para esos intercambios. Veremos si los titulares de ZIM reciben notificación primero o por separado, o quizás los titulares de ZIM obtienen citas primero.
¡Empiecen a revisar los correos electrónicos mañana! No se han realizado citas aún para los intercambios. Algunas personas están tratando de entrar antes, PERO no se han realizado citas. Hay 28,000 centros de canje en los EE. UU. Canadá tiene unos 1200. Bruce piensa que esta será una SEMANA MUY BUENA PARA NOSOTROS.
Esperemos que tengamos una celebración maravillosa por nuestro 250 aniversario de Libertad, y que obtengamos todas estas cosas que se anunciarán como parte de Nesara el 4 de julio. Bruce ha estado emocionado todo el día por nosotros."
