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IMF forecasts 1.3% contraction for MENA and Pakistan in 2026

Original: 🔴 BREAKING IMF Forecasts Economic Contraction in MENA and Pakistan Due to US-Israeli War on Iran The IMF predicts a 1.3%

The IMF is forecast to project a 1.3% economic contraction for the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan in 2026. Reports attribute the downturn to the economic fallout of the US-Israeli-led war against Iran, including disrupted trade, energy prices and regional instability. The projection is drawing attention as an early sign of the conflict's broader economic costs beyond the immediate combat zone.

Why now: The IMF's new regional forecast quantifies the economic damage of the war between the US, Israel and Iran, making it a closely watched marker of global impact.

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• 🔴 BREAKING IMF Forecasts Economic Contraction in MENA and Pakistan Due to US-Israeli War on Iran The IMF predicts a 1.3% economic contraction in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan for 2026, attributed to the ongoing US-Israeli-led war against Iran. The forecast… · GeoWire

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