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Gas output may rise in federal Iraq, despite Iran
Baghdad has signed six new energy deals, as the premier promises an end to gas imports
IraqMiddle East currency weakness will fuel inflation
The currencies of Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria have weakened sharply since September; Turkey’s is still exposed
Middle EastIran’s budget will increase social welfare spending
The 2023/24 budget plans to increase total spending by 43% year on year, sharply widening the overall deficit
IranIran’s 84% enrichment level raises regional risks
Reports emerged that the International Atomic Energy Agency had detected enrichment levels above Iran’s declared limit
IranIraqi-US economic deals will fail to exclude Iran
A delegation to Washington has reached agreements on a dollar tracking mechanism and boosting local electricity output
IraqPhishing threatens state and corporate cybersecurity
The UK National Cyber Security Centre has warned of a major phishing campaign by Russian and Iranian state actors
InternationalIran-China ties will reduce Tehran’s isolation
A three-day visit by Iran's president to China ended with a supportive statement and the signing of 20 agreements
IranSanctions on Iran will limit benefits of Chinese visit
A high-profile delegation is accompanying President Ibrahim Raisi on a three-day visit to China
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