Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The International Monetary Fund has released updated figures for global output and economic growth following the recent Iran–United States conflict.

According to the IMF, “the now-paused conflict in the Middle East is testing the resilience of the global economy.” The institution has projected global growth at 3.1% in 2026 and 3.3% in 2027, both lower than the 3.4% recorded in 2025.

The IMF noted that these projections reflect an upward revision compared to earlier expectations, assuming the conflict does not escalate further and remains contained.

The report highlights that geopolitical tensions continue to pose risks to global economic stability, even as short-term improvements appear possible under more stable conditions.