Iranian economy
Iran economy faces 25% deeper contraction amid soaring inflation, major employment crisis
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he predicted the Iranian economy would contract an additional 25% by next March and recommended that Iranian civilians begin stocking up on gasoline.
Iran's floating oil reserves, used for China sales, completely depleted, analysts say - report
Iran manages to ship some gas, jet fuel despite US blockade, sanctions, data shows
Iran's central bank governor dismisses claims of economic collapse amid US blockade
Iran's stock market climbs despite US blockade, energy shortages, collapsing currency
The stock market rebound could mean two things: either investors believe Tehran and Washington will reach a peace deal soon, or they don’t have any other way to stop their savings from losing value.
The financial siege: Iran's banks no longer serve citizens, they police them - analysis
Sanctions have isolated Iran’s banks, forcing its financial system into survival mode as citizens pay the price
Iranians stagger under soaring cost of living after seven months of war with the US
How far economic strain may push Iran towards diplomatic compromise is unclear, as it tightens its own stranglehold on Gulf energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil and gas prices.
US official gives ultimatum to nations in Middle East: Stop trade with Iran, or US will cut ties
In total Burke, a top US Treasury Department official, visited over 50 countries across the Middle East and Europe, warning them to cease relationships with Iran.
Poverty, child labor, and child marriage partially behind Iran’s unfilled classrooms
Rezvan Hakimzadeh, deputy minister of primary education, confirmed that 140,562 students were identified as not attending school last year.
US prosecutors investigate Binance over alleged Iran sanctions violations, crypto laundering
The US government has imposed sanctions on firms and individuals it says are helping Hezbollah and other Iranian proxies in the Middle East, intensifying its campaign to isolate Iran economically.
Afghans flee collapsing Iranian economy amid US conflict, returning to strict Taliban rule
Only 29% of Afghans who recently returned from Iran said they had any savings left after their average income fell by nearly one-third compared to pre-crisis levels.
Small-scale protests break out in Iran over cost of living
Retired educators, telecommunications workers, and job seekers also reportedly demonstrated on Sunday in Tehran, Ahvaz, Shush, Kermanshah, Dezful, and Rasht.
Iran’s worsening economic crisis raises questions over Tehran’s willingness to compromise
As Iran’s economic strain deepens, an expert told the Post that the regime is not close to collapse despite rising inflation.
Iran's Central Bank chief says regime has enough foreign currency despite US sanctions, blockade
The central bank was ready to inject up to $2 billion into the foreign exchange market to calm recent volatility, while the Iranian rials plunged to a record low in August.
