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IMF running scenarios on which nations may need aid due to Iran war, Bloomberg News reports

By Thomson Reuters Mar 25, 2026 | 3:54 PM

March 25 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund is running ​scenarios on ‌countries to gauge which economies could be in need of ‌fresh ​financing if ⁠the Iran ⁠war drags on, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people ​familiar with the matter.

The ⁠IMF has ⁠asked country desks ​at the IMF ​to share their analysis ‌on areas from current account status to potential ⁠funding needs, the report said, adding the assessment ⁠is ‌focused on ⁠nations with active ​financing ‌programs.

Reuters could ​not immediately ⁠verify the report.

(Reporting by Fabiola Arámburo in Mexico City; Editing by Mark ​Porter)