International Rescue

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
IR
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnərˈnæʃənɑl ˈrɛskju/
Category
Governmental
Related Field
United Nations

Examples in Context

  1. On Tuesday Chancellor Merkel warned of far-reaching effects if Greece fails to pay its international rescue loans.
  2. The first international rescue workers began arriving on Friday.
  3. At the airport, a stream of cargo planes arrived, carrying international rescue teams and supplies from the United States, Brazil, Iceland and other countries.
  4. In emerging economies that cash has usually come from international rescue funds.
  5. Rating agencies have warned Greece may be downgraded as a new international rescue package for Athens, expected to be decided over the next two weeks, is likely to involve private creditors and changes to the terms of bond agreements.

Other meanings of IR