Iraq's PM-designate confronts worst fiscal crisis in decade after Iran war oil shock | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-05-11 14:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Business, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Economy & Finance, Tax & Budget, US Politics, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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Ali Al Zaidi, Iraq's prime minister-designate, is inheriting an economy in free fall with the Iran war and oil supply collapse, as well as Washington's pressure on Baghdad, exacerbating long-delayed structural reforms.
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