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Iraq Devalues Currency as Hormuz Havoc Hits Oil Exports
www.rigzone.com · October 7, 2026 · Week 2026-41
Summary
Iraq has devalued its currency by 13% against the US dollar in a direct response to severe disruptions to its oil exports. The cause is cited as 'havoc' in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating a major geopolitical crisis impacting the critical shipping lane and crippling Iraq's primary source of revenue.
Strategic Implication
The devaluation signals severe economic distress in a major OPEC producer, while the underlying disruption in the Strait of Hormuz threatens the fiscal stability of all Gulf exporters and global oil supply.