Country: IR | Published: 2026-09-21
Iran's economic picture keeps deteriorating, with official figures showing GDP down over a tenth since the war began as oil losses, Hormuz disruptions, and inflation squeeze daily
Iran's economic picture keeps deteriorating, with official figures showing GDP down over a tenth since the war began as oil losses, Hormuz disruptions, and inflation squeeze daily life. Protests are spreading at home while state media flags economic choke points and expanded security mobilization, a sign the pressure is moving from markets to streets. Regionally, Saudi Arabia navigates its delicate balancing act between Tehran and Washington, and a US Senate candidate's call to end the war hints at emerging political friction over the conflict's course.