TNT DINAR UPDATE 2-18-26

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The Spaces centers on TNT host Tony and co-host Ray discussing community security and the long-awaited Iraqi dinar revaluation (RV). Tony warns about fake Twitter accounts impersonating TNT and reiterates he will never ask for personal holdings or currency—follow only the verified TNT account. He reports banks’ screens show the old official Iraq rate (1,310), with no new memos or high-alert instructions, and describes a plan where banks may be funded over a weekend, with exchanges starting Saturday and a 7–10 day lag before Forex updates while banks capture interest. Tony frames the RV’s timing as contingent on geopolitical events, asserting it hinges on U.S./Israeli action toward Iran and on Iraqi politics (Maliki’s status, president/PM sequence). He shares intelligence-flavored claims about Israel striking IRGC-linked sites, debates whether the conflict would be short or escalate, and later corrects one reported Iran strike as fake news. Q&A covers Iraq/U.S. bank rates, street dynamics, Ramadan timing (Kuwait precedent), Venezuela’s new currency post-RV, discipline to avoid post-RV bankruptcy, and practical wealth management. The call closes emphasizing everything technical is “ready,” but awaiting a single “go” decision.

TNT Twitter Spaces Recording Summary – Feb 18, 2026

Host, Co‑Host, and Participants

  • Host: Tony (self-identified throughout; references to "TNT" and prior 20 years doing calls; uses "super fantastic" signature)
  • Co-host: Ray (addressed multiple times; engages in Q&A and caller management)
  • Referenced contacts: "CIA guy" (intelligence contact), "three-letter guys" (U.S. agencies), "Danny" (longtime community figure), Tish (curates non‑U.S. media sources)
  • Callers and handles (selected): Fenry, Dog Lover, Big Papa, Susie, Kyle from the DMV (TWD Management), Mr. Woody/Mortician, Doctor Sunshine, Todd, Lewis, John, Rico, etc.

Scam/Fraud Alert – Fake TNT Twitter Accounts

  • Tony emphasized several fake Twitter accounts posing as TNT support.
  • Indicators of fake:
    • One account had ~400 followers and another ~144–446 followers.
    • Claimed to be “TNT support,” which Tony says TNT does not operate.
    • Official TNT account has a blue verification check and ~152,000 followers.
  • Tony’s policy:
    • He will never ask members how much currency they hold, where it is, or to send him or anyone their currency.
    • Support is only via the chat room and community engagement, not via “support accounts.”
  • Warning: He estimates hundreds of people risk losing currency by following fake sites and sharing information.

Banking Status and Screens

  • As of this morning, U.S. bank screens reverted to the “old rate” for IQD (Iraqi dinar): 1,310 IQD per USD.
    • Tony clarified: 1,310 is the official rate; Iraq’s CBI has not displayed any “high” rate.
    • He said some U.S. bank screens previously showed higher rates (not specified) but now show 1,310.
  • Bank posture:
    • No new memos, no “high alert”; banks report “everything’s done,” waiting for a “go.”
    • Tony stated banks expect funding over the coming weekend.
  • Post-RV mechanics (as asserted by Tony’s banking contacts):
    • Exchanges could start as early as Saturday.
    • 7–10 days before rates appear on Forex, allegedly to allow banks to capture interest on inflows.
    • Appointment capacity will be throttled: not everyone will exchange in the first 1–5 days; spread over 7–10 days.
    • TNT members are expected to act quickly, call early, secure appointments, and pursue higher rates (as per Tony’s view).

Expected Timeline and Contingencies

  • Tony relayed a plan communicated by IMF/UN and his contacts:
    • A “Friday” window is commonly targeted to avoid disrupting markets (start over the weekend; news flow by Friday evening).
    • He was given a 60-minute timing window; he proposed a broader 3-hour window.
  • Core dependency (per Tony): U.S./Israeli actions regarding Iran must begin before the RV proceeds.
    • He said multiple stakeholders (IMF, UN, Treasury, etc.) agree initiation against Iran precedes RV.
    • Banks and systems are ready; the singular constraint is “one person” (Tony identified Trump) not saying “go” until the Iran situation starts.

Iraq Political Context

  • Government formation:
    • Iraq still lacks a Prime Minister; KRG (Kurdistan) knows its presidential nominee.
    • Decision-making tied to whether Maliki is excluded from the framework acceptable to U.S. criteria.
    • Some Maliki supporters allegedly withdrew votes; Maliki insists on a formal vote rather than resignation.
  • Constitutional timelines continue to advance (15-day windows mentioned for PM nomination after presidency in place).
  • Domestic situation:
    • Street vendors/unofficial markets unchanged; public frustration over salaries and delayed money flows.

Iran/Israel Geopolitical Claims (as presented by Tony)

  • Tony repeatedly argued that the IQD RV hinges on the start of U.S./Israeli operations against Iran.
  • He asserted:
    • Israel is already striking within Iran (IRGC homes, offices, fuel and munitions dumps, bunkers) to degrade capabilities and provoke a response.
    • Goal is to force an Iranian reaction that justifies broader action; Iran has largely avoided large reactions so far.
    • Multi-nation deployments: U.S. assets (F-15s, F-35s, warships, submarines, helicopters, drones) present; sufficient for major conflict.
    • China and Russia moved ships into the Strait of Hormuz area for a scheduled exercise; unclear impact on timing.
  • Humanitarian assertions:
    • Reports (from Tony’s contacts) of Iranian authorities shooting civilians nightly, curfews, and significant death tolls (Tony cited numbers far higher than public reporting; these are his claims via agency contacts).
  • Correction during call:
    • Tony initially referenced a report that Iran struck Kurdish fighters in Iraq; his intelligence contact later said this was fake news.

U.S. Decision-Making (as presented by Tony)

  • Tony’s view: Trump is using the RV as carrot/stick relative to Iran.
    • Demands described by Tony: eliminate uranium enrichment (not just pause or outsource), give up ballistic missiles/military capabilities. Tony said no country would accept those terms, implying confrontation is inevitable.
    • Tony said Trump prefers Israel to initiate, enabling U.S. support under alliance frameworks.
  • He claimed the U.S. will not release RV liquidity while Iran could siphon/benefit amid conflict via smuggling and external support.
    • He asserted borders and digital systems are (or will be) controlled to cut off smuggling once operations start.

Secondary Currency Notes

  • Venezuela:
    • Tony claimed Venezuela is printing a new currency slated to debut after the RV, implying rate alignment and old‑for‑new exchanges similar to Iraq’s redenomination process.
    • Travel/flight and sanction questions arose; Tony stated he is not aware of current travel changes and did not confirm sanction status, emphasizing banks/currency dealers’ listings as a legitimacy indicator.
  • “Second basket”:
    • Tony referenced historical “basket” concepts and mentioned an African friend observed a country “cutting zeros” (local redenomination). He said he no longer has a list and expressed uncertainty.

Ramadan Timing

  • Caller asked if Ramadan delays RV. Tony noted Kuwait revalued during Ramadan historically and said planning now anticipates an RV during Ramadan.

Exchange Logistics and Personal Finance Guidance

  • Appointment strategy:
    • Call early, schedule promptly, expect staggered capacity over first 7–10 days.
  • Wealth management and bank competition:
    • Tony’s plan: exchange at one bank, allocate significant funds there to secure best terms, retain 40–50% to place with two other banks, then evaluate performance (e.g., 12 months) and consolidate with the best manager.
  • Risk of rapid spend-down:
    • Tony reiterated a longstanding warning from “insiders” that 90%+ of holders may be broke within two years due to overspending, debt, and lack of discipline.
    • He urged adherence to financial education to preserve generational wealth.
  • Community resources:
    • Tish recommended for non‑U.S. media sourcing (Russian/Chinese TV and press), using Google Translate, and using Google queries to surface multiple sources.

Repeated Theme: “Everything is done” except the trigger

  • Tony’s formulation:
    • Technically: Fed, Treasury, U.S. and Iraqi banking systems, laws, protections, and funding readiness are complete.
    • Constraint: the geopolitical green light (Iran operation) and the single “go” decision (which he attributes to Trump).

Notable Q&A Highlights

  • Fenry: Clarified 1,310 rate on screens and asked whether talks mean a two-week delay; Tony said reported talks were “productive” publicly but in substance failed on key demands (uranium/missiles/regime change), and he expects action rather than delays.
  • Dog Lover: Challenged logic of waiting for war; Tony agreed Trump prefers peace optics but insisted demands are non-negotiable, thus conflict is likely; emphasized protection of Israel.
  • Big Papa: Asked about 800 numbers; Tony said they cannot be released until “go” happens.
  • Susie: Ramadan concern; Tony said RV could occur during Ramadan.
  • Kyle (TWD Management): Asked about reliable sources and self‑research; Tony recommended Tish and non‑U.S. media, plus Google strategy.
  • Mr. Woody/Mortician: Worried many “of us” may be denied wealth; Tony reframed the concern from race to class/behavioral spend‑down risks, emphasizing discipline.
  • Doctor Sunshine: Affirmed generational wealth goals, referenced reading “Confessions of an Economic Hit Man” and Jekyll Island.
  • Todd: Asked about bank diversification and interest strategies; Tony endorsed multi‑bank competition and performance testing.
  • Lewis: Humor re: “gold from moon/Jupiter” myths; praised concise updates.

Information Quality and Verification Notes

  • Tony publicly differentiates his updates as plans or expectations, not guarantees; he repeatedly states he does not control timing.
  • Some geopolitical claims (e.g., scale of civilian shootings, specific strikes) are relayed from unnamed intelligence sources and may diverge from public reporting. One cited incident (Iran strike on Kurdish fighters) was corrected as fake news during the call.
  • The asserted dependency of RV on initiation of Iran operations is Tony’s thesis based on his contacts; it is not independently verified in public policy documents.

Key Takeaways

  • Scam vigilance: Follow only the official TNT account (verified, ~152k followers). Do not send currency or holdings info to anyone.
  • Current IQD rate: 1,310 on bank and CBI screens; “high rates” not visible; Forex posting (if RV) said to lag 7–10 days.
  • Timing: Plan aims for a Friday start to avoid market disruption; exchanges could begin Saturday. The gating factor, per Tony, is the initiation of Iran-related military operations.
  • Iraq politics: Maliki’s role remains a sensitive variable; presidency and PM formation timelines continue.
  • Financial discipline: The greatest post-RV risk is behavioral; plan, appoint trusted managers, consider multi‑bank strategies, and avoid rapid depletion.
  • Ramadan: RV is not precluded by Ramadan; precedent exists.
  • Venezuela: New currency expected post-RV; details sparse.

Actionable Notes for Listeners

  • Verify TNT communications via the official channel; ignore “support” accounts.
  • Prepare exchange logistics: documentation, appointment plan, and initial deposit strategy.
  • Line up professional advisors: wealth managers, tax, legal; consider testing multiple banks/managers.
  • Continue monitoring developments: reliable multi‑source news (including non‑U.S. outlets) for Iraq governance and Iran/Israel regional actions.
  • Maintain realistic expectations: all timelines are contingent; plans may shift based on geopolitics.