Impact of U.S. sanctions and naval blockade on Iranian economy
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Masoud Pezeshkian, Mojtaba Khamenei, Scott Bessent, Donald Trump
Iran, Strait of Hormuz
August 2026
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged a 25-35% decline in trade due to U.S. sanctions and a naval blockade. The U.S. launched 'Operation Economic Outcast' to sever Iran's global economic ties. Iranian crude oil exports have dropped significantly, with daily loadings falling over 80% since August 2025.
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