Iraq faces economic strain amid Hormuz blockade, salaries at risk

Iraq's public sector salaries are reportedly threatened by insufficient oil exports resulting from a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Published Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 8:10 pm AESTUpdated Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 8:30 pm AEST 2 min read

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