What You Need to Know About the Middle East, Oct. 18

The transcript discusses Iran and Venezuela's criticism of OPEC's oil production data, highlighting discrepancies in reported figures. It also covers Turkey's economic challenges, including a significant budget deficit and reduced tax revenue following a failed coup attempt. Additionally, the transcript addresses the potential humanitarian crisis in Mosul as Iraqi and Kurdish forces, supported by US airstrikes, advance against the Islamic State.

Which country claims to produce more oil than OPEC's estimates?

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

• Venezuela

• Iraq

What was the main reason for Turkey's record monthly deficit in September?

• Natural disasters

• Higher oil prices

• Lower tax revenue

• Increased military spending

By what percentage did Turkey's tax collection fall short of the government's target in the first nine months of the year?

• 80%

• 72%

• 60%

• 50%

How many people might be forced to flee Mosul due to the military offensive?

• 800,000

• 700,000

• 600,000

• 500,000

Which organization is backing the Iraqi and Kurdish forces in their advance towards Mosul?

• United Nations

• NATO

• US and coalition airstrikes

• European Union