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27 nations seek access to World Bank crisis funds amid Middle East war
short by Soheib Ahsan / on Saturday, 23 May, 2026
Twenty-seven countries are prepared to gain quick access to crisis funding from World Bank amid the US-Iran war, Reuters reported citing internal World Bank documents. The war has disrupted fuel and fertiliser supply for many countries. World Bank President Ajay Banga said in April that the bank's crisis toolkit would allow countries to access $20 billion to $25 billion.
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