Iran faces economic and military crisis as US blockade intensifies

4 articles · Updated · New York Post · Apr 26

Iran’s oil exports have nearly collapsed, with cumulative war losses reaching at least $144 billion, nearly 40% of pre-war GDP, and inflation in triple digits.
The US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and Operation Epic Fury have severely degraded Iran’s military, nuclear, and economic infrastructure, pushing the regime toward a gasoline shortage and potential unrest.
With Gulf states shutting down financial channels and fuel imports, Iran risks widespread protests similar to those in 2019, threatening regime stability as the government faces mounting pressure from both domestic and international fronts.

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