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The PDB Situation Report | September 26th, 2026: Iran’s Economy Is Starting to Fall Apart

September 26, 2026·1h 2m·6-min readinterviewnews
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The United States is intensifying economic pressure on Iran through aviation-related sanctions and a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to cripple the regime’s economy and force political change. While enforcement and compliance are critical to sanctions’ effectiveness, challe

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Alireza Jafarzadeh

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Miad MalekiAlireza JafarzadehMike Baker

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Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesNational Council of Resistance of Iran

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AuthoritarianismForeign PolicyGeopoliticsMiddle EastPolitical News

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