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- The conflict began Feb. 28 with U.S. and Israeli bombing of Iran, prompting Tehran to close Strait of Hormuz.
- Iraqi officials began talks in Washington last month with IMF and World Bank for assistance.
- IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack said the Fund is assessing the war’s impact with the World Bank and International Energy Administration.
- Iraq’s $3.8 billion standby arrangement expired in July 2019, leaving $2.39 billion owed, including $891 million from a rapid financing instrument.
