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'Going bankrupt': Iran shopkeepers struggle as war dims demand

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What happened

Iran's economy has been battered by years of sanctions, but the conflict that began in February with US-Israeli attacks and an American blockade of the country's ports has put extra strain on daily life.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:22:37 UTC.

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