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@THE_TNT_TEAMFeb 28, 2026

The Spaces focuses on a fast-moving weekend timeline for a long-anticipated currency event, anchored to developments in Iraq, Iran, and Venezuela. Host Tony (with Ray) recounts contact with “Oki,” alignment among IMF contacts, and a U.S. envoy (“Kojak/Barak”) shuttling between Kurdistan, PM Sudani, Maliki, and Iraq’s judiciary to align on a mandate tied to removing Iranian influence and resolving Maliki’s status. The working plan: a key meeting late Saturday and a possible rate go‑live by Sunday morning—subject to change. A parallel thread covers rising Israel–Iran tensions, embassy evacuations, and whether conflict, a “police action,” or extended negotiations will shape the start. Multiple callers probe the visibility of a Venezuelan bolívar (VES/VEF) rate on sites like Wise, XE, and CoinMill (seen by banks but not yet exchangeable; the speaker expects a better final rate), and bank-readiness details (Wells Fargo as a foundation bank for the first 30 days, competitive offers elsewhere, and negotiating deposit interest). Tony asserts HCL is settled, government formation is on track, and that banks, IMF, and UN are prepared; the weekend outcome hinges on Iraq’s political alignment and the Iran file.

TNT Twitter Spaces Call Summary — Feb 27, 2026

Hosts, guests, and referenced figures

  • Hosts: Tony (TNT Tony) and Ray (RayRen98)
  • Community members referenced: Tish (monitors news), Okie/OkieOilMan (long-time intel contact; spoke with Tony Monday), “404” (health update), Annie, Michael (from Oklahoma), Bus Lady, Danny (Dallas), Elder Paula, Soccer2, FireBack Studio, Our Sean
  • Government/officials referenced: Nouri al-Maliki (Iraq), PM Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani (“Sadani”), Kurdistan leaders, Iraq’s Chief/Supreme Justice, a U.S. envoy referred to as “Barack” (nicknamed “Kojak”), Iran’s Ayatollah, Donald Trump

Opening notes and call setup

  • Tony opened with a personal update and appreciation to Tish; her message that “some people miss the sound of your voice” motivated the late call.
  • Health note: “404” is recovering.
  • Okie called Tony on Monday; they compared notes from IMF contacts and found alignment. Tony hopes to bring Okie on during the future “800-number” call, which will run on a different system.

Framing: two gating issues for the RV timeline

  • Maliki’s status as Prime Minister: ongoing push to remove him; he insists he will only leave via a formal parliamentary vote.
  • Iran’s decision regarding Trump’s mandate: U.S. goal is a deal that halts/enforces rollback of Iran’s nuclear capability; Iran publicly rejects disarmament.

U.S. envoy activity and expected decision window

  • The U.S. envoy (“Barack,” nicknamed “Kojak”) conducted a “secret” but widely reported visit, meeting with Kurdistan leaders, PM Sudani, Maliki, and Iraq’s top justice to align on Trump’s mandate.
  • Decisions were expected “today/tomorrow” during the call; as of airtime, no public outcome had appeared.

Timeline Tony is working from (subject to change)

  • Saturday: a key meeting is scheduled (may move up to Saturday morning).
  • Plan: after that meeting, the “rate” is supposed to go live. Target visibility by Sunday morning (March 1). Tony said he received confirmation of that schedule immediately before the call, but emphasized it could change at any hour.

Banking readiness and exchange logistics

  • Institutions: Tony states banks, IMF, and UN are “ready,” training is complete, seats and system access assigned. However, as of call time, banks were not on formal standby or alert for Saturday.
  • 800-number process: Tony plans a dedicated call on a different platform for the 800-number phase.
  • Wells Fargo and competition: WF is described as the “foundation bank” expected to accept everyone for at least 30 days; other major banks (Chase, Bank of America) are expected to compete on rates.
  • Geography/zones: Callers referenced “Zone 12.” If WF isn’t in your state (e.g., Oklahoma), traveling to a neighboring state (e.g., Texas) is acceptable; other banks should still offer competitive terms.
  • Negotiation guidance:
    • Tony says the setup is now “easier” than earlier tiered structures; he plans to tell TNT members what to ask for when the 800 numbers are released.
    • IQD baseline (Tony’s claim): “anybody and everybody at 1 million” is “supposed to get 28.50” (interpreted by the community as a rate per unit). For a deposit created by a 1M IQD exchange yielding ~28M USD, Tony suggests targeting no less than 20% interest; much higher rates may be negotiable for very large balances.
    • Friends/family: Try to secure matched terms; book back‑to‑back appointments via the 800 number. Practicality will depend on the bank’s scheduling and the amounts involved.

Currency rate signals: Venezuela (VES/VEF) and expectations

  • Visibility: Tony reported that Venezuelan rates (he alternated between “VES” and “VEF,” referencing Bolívar Soberano and digital transitions) recently appeared across multiple sites after previously being absent (his observation). He cited:
    • Wise: “1 USD ≈ 413,223 VEX” (as stated during the call; community noted VES listings had been visible on XE/Wise/CoinMill in the past).
    • CoinMill: VES displayed around ~0.002 USD (Tony relayed from memory, told listeners to check directly).
  • Bank status: Some banks can see the rate but are not yet authorized to transact. Tony expects the actual exchange rate to be higher than current public references.
  • Sanctions: Tony said Venezuela’s president asked Trump publicly to remove sanctions; he expects easing possibly this weekend.
  • Outlook/speculation: Tony believes Venezuela will move to “digital bolívar” and “soberano” structures; he suggested that if exchanges temporarily used the currently shown rate and then a sovereign/digital revaluation occurred within six months, early exchangers “could be billionaires.” He cautioned rules on who can buy currency may change.

Geopolitical segment: Iran, Israel, and the war/police‑action debate

  • Host’s assertions:
    • Israel has been striking Iranian targets nightly for two weeks (IRGC assets, homes of generals, munitions depots, warehouses). Iranian media often calls them accidents (e.g., gas/electrical incidents).
    • The strategy is to elicit an Iranian retaliation that would justify U.S. support framed as defending an ally.
    • Multiple countries allegedly told embassy staff to depart by 5 PM; U.S. assets (planes, refuelers, ships) are in position.
    • Tony initially heard operations could begin “tonight,” later heard Trump extended a deadline to next Friday; he had not seen that in official sources.
  • Iran’s position (as stated in the call): they will not surrender uranium capabilities, will allow inspections; leadership told the public they are prepared to fight. A limited “one‑for‑one strike then stop” scenario was described and rejected.
  • Electronic warfare claim: Tony relayed that Iran (with Russian/Chinese support) may have GPS/radar jamming capabilities; a $22M U.S. drone allegedly went missing. This was characterized as unreported publicly.
  • U.S. advisory climate: Some senior military voices reportedly advised against action, warning it would exceed 72 hours and be costlier than expected.
  • Tony’s analysis:
    • Direct U.S. homeland threat from Iran is limited; real impact is regional stability and global economic effects.
    • Leaders must weigh casualties and duration versus outcomes and legacy. Trump is considered the “no‑war president,” which factors into the calculus and timing (e.g., avoiding overlapping with the State of the Union).
    • If conflict occurs, he expects Iran to lose influence in Iraq; borders tightened; SWIFT enforcement reduces smuggling; IQD value to rise relative to USD domestically.

Iraq political mechanics and RV coupling

  • Maliki’s status: Recently “voted back in” by Iranian‑backed blocs. Tony said six of seven coalition groups no longer support him but haven’t held the removal vote; Maliki insists on formal removal rather than resignation. Blocs may be waiting on clarity about Iran before acting.
  • Government formation:
    • Tony expects the PM decision by Sunday, March 1 (the “first”). He said “everybody will already know who the prime minister is going to be.”
    • Typical deadlines (15–30 days after naming the president) were mentioned, but Tony believes a compressed schedule is in play.
  • HCL (Hydrocarbon Law): Tony said HCL has been agreed for three years, referencing “12.5” (community often interprets this as revenue‑share percentages).

Cuba and regional context

  • Cuba: Tony believes a “friendly takeover” is in motion—humanitarian posture (electricity, fuel) leading to rapid stabilization; he suggested Cuba “saw what happened with Venezuela” and opted for a smoother path.
  • Tony does not expect Cuba events to delay the process discussed for Iraq.

Q&A highlights and viewpoints

  • Annie: Argued for decisive action to remove Iran’s Ayatollah and potentially restore governance via the Shah’s son; emphasized that leaders must make unpopular decisions for the good of the country. Tony responded with a nuanced counter: evaluate costs, regional impacts, and legacy; recognize internal divisions exist in all countries.
  • Michael (Oklahoma): Asked about lack of Wells Fargo in-state. Tony: other banks will compete; traveling to WF in another state is fine; WF is foundation bank, expected to take everyone for 30 days.
  • Bus Lady: Asked if RV can proceed without war. Tony: war would strip Iran’s influence in Iraq and simplify Maliki’s removal; proceeding without war was theoretically possible earlier but current plan hinged on intimidation; outcome of Saturday meeting remains pivotal.
  • Caller (on Maliki and Cuba): Queried how Maliki remains in place and whether Cuba affects timing. Tony: blocs await Iran outcome; Cuba should not delay; U.S. posture described as friendly assistance.
  • Danny (Dallas): Requested specific VES rates; Tony cited Wise and CoinMill figures. Danny suggested a “police action” rather than war and cautioned exchange access might realistically be ~30 days away given international complexity. Tony reiterated the plan is for this weekend.
  • Elder Paula: Sought clarity on “fireworks” and timing; Tony looks to Saturday afternoon/evening, with updates thereafter.
  • Soccer2: Asked about prior tiered bank scenarios; Tony said the new setup is simpler and he will provide explicit negotiation targets (rate/interest) to TNT members. Matching terms for lower‑amount friends might be possible; book back‑to‑back appointments.
  • FireBack Studio: Asked why action now vs the John McCain era. Tony: the world and players have changed; public support mechanics (stated vs real motives) always matter.
  • Our Sean: Asked about HCL and formation of government. Tony: HCL agreed; leadership timeline compressed to Sunday.

Operational notes and community moments

  • Tony intends a quick Saturday update call if outcomes are strong; otherwise he will tweet and look ahead to Sunday visibility.
  • Light moments: Birthday shout‑outs (Garbear, Mister Chocolate—both turning 80—and Rock); humor around nicknames (“Kojak”) and debating.

Caveats and verification

  • Many geopolitical details (e.g., Israel’s alleged nightly strikes, embassy evacuation deadlines, drone disappearance, EW capabilities, exact exchange/interest rates) were presented as Tony’s intel or analysis during the call, not as confirmed public record at the time.
  • Currency rates on public platforms (Wise, XE, CoinMill) were discussed; banks reportedly could see but not transact VES yet. Tony expects a higher actual exchange rate once authorized.

Key takeaways

  • The RV’s near‑term path, per Tony, hinges on two gates: (1) Maliki’s removal and (2) Iran’s decision per Trump’s mandate; the U.S. envoy’s visit sought alignment among Iraqi leaders.
  • The working plan is a pivotal Saturday meeting followed by the rate “going live,” with public visibility targeted for Sunday morning (Mar 1), subject to rapid change.
  • Banks and institutions are described as ready; Wells Fargo is the foundation bank but expect competition across major banks; the 800‑number process will be coordinated on a separate call.
  • Venezuelan rate signals are visible on public platforms; sanction relief was publicly requested; Tony anticipates better-than-listed rates when authorized.
  • A conflict or police action remains a looming variable; advisors caution on duration; Tony frames the calculus around regional stability and Trump’s no‑war legacy.
  • Community guidance: stay close to updates through Saturday; a quick call may follow if outcomes are favorable; otherwise, expect tweets and possible Sunday visibility.