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Iran Admits US Sanctions Are Hurting Economy as Oil Trade Slumps 25 %- 35 %, Fuel Shortages Worsen : We Have Many Problems
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from finance.yahoo.com · United States · Middle East
Iran has acknowledged that US sanctions are negatively impacting its economy, with oil trade slumping by 25-35% and worsening fuel shortages. This indicates significant economic pressure on Iran due to international sanctions.
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