Iran's economy strains as war, US sanctions intensify
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Iranian leaders are increasingly acknowledging the economic toll of the war with the United States, with the supreme leader urging the government to address growing hardships and P...
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Why it matters
Rising official acknowledgment of economic strain signals either a policy shift toward negotiation or escalating internal pressure on Iranian leadership to change course.
Most affected
Iranian households — Face growing economic hardship from combined effect of war and sanctions. Iranian policymakers — Under pressure from supreme leader to respond to economic deterioration.
Likely next
Whether Iranian government announces new economic policies or shifts its stance on war or US engagement.