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Iran war squeezes Iraq's economy as oil revenues fall and prices rise
Original: Iran war squeezes Iraq’s economy as oil revenues fall and prices rise
The conflict involving Iran is hurting Iraq's economy, with falling oil revenues undermining the state budget and rising prices squeezing ordinary households. Iraq depends heavily on oil exports for government income, so disrupted trade and regional instability threaten public spending. Commentators warn the economic fallout could deepen as long as the war continues.
Why now: A regional war is directly hitting Iraq's oil-dependent economy and cost of living, making it a pressing current concern.
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