Deepening poverty, rising household debt, rampant inflation, hidden unemployment.
The indicators for Iran’s economy signal a deepening crisis on multiple fronts – and at least one official news outlet is not shy about reporting it.
On Sunday, US President Donald Trump made clear that inflicting economic pain on Iran is part of Washington’s strategy.
“We are only semi-negotiating with (Iran). We are just watching Iran with its huge inflation and the fact they have no money,” he said.
The state of Iran’s economy suggests that calculation may not be misplaced.
