Iraq is seeking financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank as the economic fallout from the Iran war continues to pressure the country’s fragile finances and energy-dependent economy. Iraqi officials reportedly began preliminary discussions with international lenders during the IMF and World Bank spring meetings held in Washington earlier 2026. The talks come after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz sever…
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