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World Bank: we are discussing with the Iraqi government a lending program for "financial rescue"

Iraq ·

The World Bank, through spokeswoman Julia Kozack, said it held a series of meetings with the Iraqi government on lending options for Baghdad, aimed at a financial rescue program for the economy. She said Iraq's economy is expected to contract by 16% this year because of hardship caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iraq's economy depends heavily on oil exports. The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund are international financial institutions that provide loans and reform programs to member countries.

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