Iran's Economic Crossroads: Surviving Sanctions and Sinking into Recession

Iran's economy is under severe strain from reviving U.N. sanctions, threatening hyperinflation and recessionary trends. Officials express concerns over the clerical regime's attempts to stabilize with limited options amidst escalating international pressures.

Since sanctions reinstated on September 28, Iranian officials held extensive discussions to avoid economic collapse and manage public discontent. Factors like growing economic disparity, inflating costs, and state corruption add fuel to the fire of public unrest.

The leadership urges reliance on a 'resistance economy' strategy—self-sufficiency combined with trade alliances with China and Russia. However, analysts warn that amid potential oil trade disruptions, the country risks descending deeper into financial destabilization.