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US Treasury Secretary Details Economic Impact of Sanctions on Iran
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant reported that eight weeks into "Economic Isolation Operation," Iran's currency has collapsed and its economy may shrink by 25% within a year.
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What happened
- 01Iran's currency has collapsed, with the dollar possibly exceeding 3 million rials.
- 02Iran's economy may shrink by up to 25% within a year due to sanctions.
- 03Revolutionary Guard Corps members reportedly fear for their lives amid economic crisis.
- 04Iran is unable to pay salaries or replenish resources due to dollar shortages.
- 05Funding for Iranian proxy groups like Hamas and Hezbollah is drying up.
The sanctions have also halted salary payments and resource replenishment for Iran, while cutting off funding for its proxy groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
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