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Iran warns US blockade worse than war, threatens economic collapse

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Iran's business leaders are warning that a U.S. naval blockade will inflict more economic damage than a direct war, potentially leading to severe shortages and rampant corruption. The head of the Iran-China Joint Chamber of Commerce stated that circumventing the blockade would significantly increase transportation costs, estimating an $18 billion annual burden. This economic pressure is intended to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the U.S. betting on sustained pressure to achieve this goal. AI

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Iran warns US blockade worse than war, threatens economic collapse

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jason Ma ·

    Iran business leader admits U.S. blockade will inflict more economic damage than war, and the ‘worst thing that could happen’ is trying to evade it

    The head of the Iran-China Joint Chamber of Commerce said "the consequences of the blockade far outweigh those of a direct war."

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