Back to briefingOn watchIraqEconomics & central banksSep 1, 2026, 6:59 PMHormuz Crisis Exposes Fragility of Iraq's Economy: Call for 'Program Budgeting' and an End to Uncontrolled Weapons and Corruption - Ultra IraqHormuz Crisis Exposes Fragility of Iraq's Economy: Call for 'Program Budgeting' and an End to Uncontrolled Weapons and Corruption Ultra IraqRead original sourceToday's stories