April 17th, 2026: Iran’s Economic Crisis Is Growing & Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire
- Iran's economy faces severe strain from war damage and a U.S. blockade, losing up to $435 million daily.
- Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire, though Hezbollah has not fully committed.
- Russian economy contracts by 1.8% in early 2025, missing growth forecasts and raising
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