Iranian economy
Iran's floating oil reserves, used for China sales, completely depleted, analysts say - report
At their peak, these reserves consisted of almost 90 million barrels of oil, according to Kpler. By October 5, the reserves dropped to fewer than one million barrels, and have since been exhausted.
Iran manages to ship some gas, jet fuel despite US blockade, sanctions, data shows
Iran's central bank governor dismisses claims of economic collapse amid US blockade
Iran's stock market climbs despite US blockade, energy shortages, collapsing currency
Iran-US negotiations stalling around nuclear program, financial relief, mediators say - report
The US is pushing for firm, up-front commitments on Iran's part for the future of its nuclear program, the mediators said, while Iran is focused on relief from the US's sanctions and asset freezes.
Mojtaba Khamenei pushes for baby boom as regime braces for incoming population crisis
Much like his father and predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Khamenei has seemingly pushed for an increase in marriage and birth rates across the Islamic Republic.
Approximately 2 million jobs lost in Iran due to war as internet blackout enters fourth month - NYT
Businesses across Iran have begun laying off workers as the country’s economy struggles under the combined pressure of war-related disruptions, sanctions, and infrastructure damage.
Iran can last for months under US Strait of Hormuz blockade, US officials say - report
“The leadership has gotten more radical, determined, and increasingly confident they can outlast US political will and sustain domestic repression to check any resistance,” one US official said.
Money, power, exile: Inside an Iranian exile’s war on regime-linked wealth in Canada
“I was 15 when I started blogging with a fake name, Sarah Shams,” she told The Jerusalem Post last week while visiting Israel. “Sarah was my aunt’s name, and Shams was an Arab lady who sang on TV.
Iran is losing economic ground as sanctions and time reshape the conflict - opinion
The more Iran disrupts the Strait of Hormuz, the more it deepens its isolation and accelerates international alignment against it.
Trump more likely to continue game of chicken with Iran than to attack - analysis
All of the reports leaked about US officials briefing Trump on his military options against Iran present the plans as 'new' options. They have, in fact, been on the table since early March.
Behind Tehran’s calm, Iran faces deepening economic collapse
While the streets are full of people, their pockets are empty. The Iranian rial has become a liability that citizens are desperate to offload.
Iran’s economy could collapse within three months under naval blockade, experts warn
An expert on Iran's military noted that Iranian authorities have previously declared that if they are denied access to their ports, they will prevent other countries in the region from using theirs.
Iran fears Israel’s 'new strategy' after major strikes on steel industry
Mobarakeh, the largest industrial company in Iran and the biggest steel complex in the Middle East, was considered a cornerstone of the country’s economy.
