Iran Internal Crisis: Economy and Hardliner Control
Iran's economy in tipping zone: 113% food inflation, 9.1% unemployment, currency at 1.94M rials/dollar. Hardliners dominate, Pezeshkian sidelined. New OFAC sanctions target crypto exchanges (Shelbit, Aban Tether) and shell companies funding the IRGC, methodically closing loopholes. Potential for internal unrest.
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Updated Aug 8, 2026