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Story summary
- Iraq says $83 billion reserves will fund salaries for 10-11 months despite blockade.
- Blockade cut oil exports 83 % in March and 97 % in May.
- Revenue fell to $2-2.3 billion, far below the $6.5-8.2 billion needed.
- Mosul teacher and doctor salaries were delayed over 10 days, sparking protests.
- Hayder al-Shakeri warned delays and shortages could spark a nationwide protest movement.
