Why on earth would he borrow from the IMF when all what he should do is just increase the interest rates?
I do believe that sooner or later, Erdo will raise the white flag and increase the interest rates but I do remember watching a video where he says that he will never ever borrow from the IMF ever again
Its actually the first thing the IMF will ask and likely require.
Increase your interest rates and show good faith to stabilise the monetary policy side of things.
Then we can approach what is the actual fiscal need below it (since this needs stable monetary policy resolution).... and the terms for assistance on that (i.e what you ought to reduce subsidy on, increase tax on and liquidate any assets to provide enough leverage buffer for repayment schedule)
I sincerely doubt Erdogan admin is receptive to doing this process...doesn't suit their politics.
Like you say it would signal a major defeat from earlier position....for starters.