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IMF to Assist Low-Income Countries Hit by Iran War

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 10:48 AM UTC · How we work

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IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva announced IMF assistance for low-income countries hit by Iran-war shocks in Thailand.
She reported debt repayments rose from eight to fourteen percent of revenue for low-income countries.
Georgieva said the IMF will restructure debt, raise domestic revenue, attract finance and foster private investment.
She linked recent energy price spikes to the United States and Israel war on Iran in late February.

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IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva announced IMF assistance for low-income countries hit by Iran-war shocks in Thailand.
She reported debt repayments rose from eight to fourteen percent of revenue for low-income countries.
Georgieva said the IMF will restructure debt, raise domestic revenue, attract finance and foster private investment.
She linked recent energy price spikes to the United States and Israel war on Iran in late February.