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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 3 MIN

Iran war puts strain on country's already battered economy

from Morning Edition · host Jackie Northam

The Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz have damaged the global economy, but Iran's own economy has been faltering for years.

The Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz have damaged the global economy, but Iran's own economy has been faltering for years.

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The Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz have damaged the global economy, but Iran's own economy has been faltering for years.

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