Tehran : Iran is grappling with a severe economic downturn following the reimposition of United Nations sanctions which have intensified the risk of hyperinflation, recession and social unrest. The sanctions were reinstated after negotiations aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs broke down, leading to a snapback of measures that had been eased under the 2015 nuclear agreement.

The United Nations Security Council’s decision to reinstate sanctions has further isolated Tehran, exacerbating existing economic vulnerabilities. Oil revenue, which constitutes roughly a quarter of Iran’s GDP, faces disruption as sanctions limit trade with China, Iran’s main oil buyer. At the same time, the Iranian rial has plummeted and inflation has surged above 40 percent, eroding pur

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