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IMF Chief: Iran War Strains Global Economy, Hurts Poor Nations

4/13/2026

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Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director, said the Iran war is significantly impacting the global economy, especially for energy-importing countries.
She noted the pain is uneven, hitting oil-importing nations and those near the conflict hardest.
Georgieva highlighted that poorer countries in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa are suffering dramatically.
She warned that infrastructure damage will take time to repair, prolonging economic challenges.

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Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director, said the Iran war is significantly impacting the global economy, especially for energy-importing countries.
She noted the pain is uneven, hitting oil-importing nations and those near the conflict hardest.
Georgieva highlighted that poorer countries in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa are suffering dramatically.
She warned that infrastructure damage will take time to repair, prolonging economic challenges.