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Iran admits economic toll from US conflict as trade plummets

Iranian leaders are acknowledging the significant economic impact of ongoing conflict with the United States. The nation's foreign trade has reportedly decreased by 35 percent due to U.S. sanctions and blockades. Despite these economic challenges, some Iranian officials continue to issue threats of military retaliation against the U.S. and assert control over the Strait of Hormuz. AI

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Iran admits economic toll from US conflict as trade plummets

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Iranian leaders admit economic toll of war with US as trade drops 35%

    Iranian leaders are acknowledging the economic toll of war with the United States, with the supreme leader calling on the government to address the hardship while the president reported foreign trade has shrunk 35 per cent due to the American sanctions and blockade. The warnings …