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IMF Downgrades Iran Economic Outlook
The International Monetary Fund revised Iran's 2026 GDP growth forecast from -2.1% to -4.8%, citing the currency collapse, intensified sanctions enforcement, and declining oil revenue. The report warned of potential humanitarian consequences if food import financing collapsed alongside the rial.
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- T1 IMF Official international
- T2 AP Major western
- T2 CGTN Major eastern