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World Bank official 'extremely concerned' about fallout from war on Iran

The bank is engaging with member states to address immediate economic and humanitarian risks from the crisis.

Published Apr 1, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The World Bank is "extremely concerned" about the impact the war on Iran will have on inflation, jobs and food security. The institution says it is in talks with member states to address immediate needs arising from the crisis.