Iraq economy: Government runs out of money due to US war on Iran | TheBriefWire
Iraq economy: Government runs out of money due to US war on Iran
Published 10 August 2026 · politics
Millions of Iraqi state employees and pensioners haven't been paid this month. The disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have stalled oil exports that fund
Millions of Iraqi state employees and pensioners haven't been paid this month. The disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have stalled oil exports that fund nearly the entire budget.
And the government has no quick alternative. Al Jazeera's Jack Hewson reports from Baghdad. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page
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