War weighs on Iran's economy as US intensifies sanctions

Iranian leaders are acknowledging the severe economic toll resulting from the conflict with the U.S. The supreme leader has urged the government to address the ongoing hardship facing the nation. Additionally, the president reported that foreign trade has shrunk by one third due to intensified American sanctions. These measures continue to weigh heavily on the economy, forcing the leadership to confront the shrinking trade volumes and the broader financial instability caused by the geopolitical tensions.