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Economic Collapse and US Blockade

Economic Collapse and US Blockade

Food inflation over 110%, bread up 140%, dollar hits 2M rials. US naval blockade craters oil exports; Treasury official warns of fiscal shock in 2-3 months. Trump threatens 'unprecedented' economic consequences for nations aiding Iran. Iran's Rezaei vows to 'neutralize' economic war and threatens Hormuz closure. Aborted gasoline price hike in Kerman shows regime fear of 2019-style uprising; new survey reveals hardliners pushing quotas, experts warn of price shock. Leaked Basij audio reveals officials fear new protests. Iran calls Trump's threat 'other side of war'. Human stories of cutting back on basics highlight daily misery. France-Iran diplomatic rift adds to isolation.

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Updated Aug 24, 2026