Three months into the war, Iran's economy struggles to endure

NPR | By Durrie Bouscaren

Published June 8, 2026 at 2:40 PM MDT

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Iran's economy has been battered by sanctions for years — but a blockade is really increasing the pain. The Iranian people are left to endure significant financial hardships.

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