Iran economy

Iran Under Pressure as War Exposes Deep Industrial Damage

With a tentative ceasefire expiring and an incomplete lifting of Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the central question now is whether Iran will receive meaningful relief—particularly in the form of sanctions easing—or whether the United States will tie the lifting of sanctions to conditions such as curbs on regional activities or missile capabilities. […]

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Why Iran’s Economy Is Irreparable Under the Islamic Republic

Iranians face deepening and severe financial crises, a reality that has fueled nationwide protests and to which the Islamic Republic’s security forces have responded with bloody repression, killing up to 20,000 civilians. Against this backdrop, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stated on January 17, 2026, in remarks that reflect a misunderstanding of economic fundamentals, that “government

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