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5 ways Iran's economy is wilting under Trump's pressure

President Trump is escalating economic pressure on Tehran more than six months into the Iran war , aiming to squeeze Iranian leaders into submission. Why it matters: Trump's campaign could test how much economic pain Iran is willing to take before its leaders tap out. Driving the news: Trump declared last week that Iran would face an "economic D-Day" amid the ongoing war. The president has been adamant that Iran's economy is "COMPLETELY COLLAPSING!!!" Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a…

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5 ways Iran's economy is wilting under Trump's pressure
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