Conflict● ElevatedAug 25 · Aug 25, 2026, 4:00 AM
Economy is the regime Achille heel : Expert weighs in on financial war against Iran
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from cbs12.com · United States
An expert suggests that the economy is a critical vulnerability for the Iranian regime, particularly in the context of a financial war against Iran. This highlights the strategic importance of economic pressure in geopolitical conflicts.
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