Iran's War-Era Economy Slumps Under Sanctions and Oil Blockade
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Under heavy U.S. sanctions and war, Iran’s economy is crumbling: the rial has collapsed, inflation is surging (IMF projects about 69% in 2026; July CPI up 87.9%), oil exports have collapsed due to the blockade, and IMF forecasts a roughly 5% GDP contraction this year as the country leans on non-oil revenue to fund the war. Analysts warn the economic pain could threaten domestic stability and provoke further tensions, while Tehran weighs concessions as China watches to avoid escalation.
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