Iran’s economy is being hammered by U.S. and Israeli strikes that shut factories, trigger job losses, and drive up prices for essentials. A U.S. blockade is also restricting imports and squeezing oil exports. In response, Iran is threatening the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial energy chokepoint—testing how far self-reliance can stretch as the economic pain worsens.
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