Iraq devalues its currency but some MPs oppose it

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:59:21 UTCUpdated Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:59:21 UTCOriginal reporting: Al Jazeera

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MPs oppose dinar devaluation, citing increased living costs and financial strain on Iraq’s most vulnerable populations.

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Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:59:21 UTC.

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