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Iran's leadership divided as economic crisis deepens

Iran's leadership is experiencing a growing internal rift as the nation's economy deteriorates, with moderate officials expressing frustration with hardliners' aggressive stances. Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and President Masoud Pezeshkian have publicly voiced concerns about the economic crisis, emphasizing the need for financial stability over military posturing. The central bank governor confirmed that U.S. sanctions are preventing oil exports and access to foreign exchange reserves, while inflation soars and the currency plummets, leading the IMF to predict a significant economic contraction. AI

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

    ‘We will not endure’ — Top Iranian leaders signal they are running out of time as economy crumbles ahead of Trump’s next sanctions onslaught

    "As someone who has experienced war, we understand the true value of peace."