The Deal Behind Iraq's Dollar Shipments Finally Revealed

The Deal Behind Iraq's Dollar Shipments Finally Revealed

July 9, 2026 · 33 min

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The episode discusses the recent agreement between Iraq and the U.S. regarding dollar shipments and financial controls to prevent funds from reaching sanctioned groups.

A major report from The Wall Street Journal claims Iraq agreed to link to My FX Buddies strengthen financial controls aimed at preventing U.S. dollars from reaching sanctioned groups in exchange for the resumption of American dollar shipments. In this video we discuss: ✅ Why U.S. dollar shipments were suspended ✅ Why they have now resumed ✅ The reported agreement between Baghdad and Washington ✅ New financial safeguards ✅ Banking reforms ✅ U.S. Treasury oversight ✅ Anti-money laundering efforts ✅ Iraq's relationship with the Federal Reserve ✅ Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's upcoming Washington visit This story also connects with Iraq's broader banking modernization, financial compliance, investment reforms, and efforts to strengthen international confidence in its financial system. Iraq has reached a major agreement with the United States to block the flow of US dollars to Iran and its allied militias. In return, the Trump administration has resumed shipments of American currency to Baghdad after a four-month suspension. According to The Wall Street Journal, the US Treasury halted dollar deliveries in late February amid the war with Iran. Iraq, facing a severe cash liquidity crisis…

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