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Trump Announces Crushing Economic Pressure on Iran, Revenue Falls

8/26/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced the most crushing economic operation against Iran on Aug. 19, 2026.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said national revenues fell sharply since the war began.
The war cut Iran’s export revenue by $30 billion to $35 billion.
June food inflation reached almost 130 percent compared with June 2025.
Over 70 percent of Iranians face economic hardship, with 90 percent unable to afford the full food basket.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced the most crushing economic operation against Iran on Aug. 19, 2026.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said national revenues fell sharply since the war began.
The war cut Iran’s export revenue by $30 billion to $35 billion.
June food inflation reached almost 130 percent compared with June 2025.
Over 70 percent of Iranians face economic hardship, with 90 percent unable to afford the full food basket.