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title: "Former BOJ Governor Kuroda: Iran War Could Force Policy Shift"
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description: "Former Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda warned that ongoing conflict in Iran could lead to a shift in monetary policy. He indicated that the Bank of Japan might need to accelerate policy normalization and tighten monetary measures to combat inflation, highlighting the economic risks associated with prolonged geopolitical tensions."
datetime: "2026-05-13T10:02:10.000Z"
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# Former BOJ Governor Kuroda: Iran War Could Force Policy Shift

Former Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda stated that if the conflict in Iran continues, the Bank of Japan may be compelled to accelerate policy normalization and even tighten monetary policy to address inflation. According to Jin10, Kuroda emphasized the potential economic impacts of prolonged geopolitical tensions, suggesting that Japan's central bank might need to adjust its strategies to mitigate inflationary pressures.

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