War Weighs on Iran's Economy as US Intensifies Sanctions

War weighs on Iran's economy as US intensifies sanctions

By Eman Abouhassira and Yasmine GhaniaDUBAI/CAIRO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Iranian leaders are acknowledging the economic toll of war with the United States, with the supreme leader calling on the government to address the hardship while the president reported foreign trade has shrunk 35% due to the American sanctions and blockade.

Iran's Khamenei issues call for unity as US economic pressure intensifies

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls for national unity and stronger public morale as US economic pressure on Tehran intensifies.