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Scott Bessent Warns Iran’s Economy Could Shrink 25% in a Year as US Blockade Squeezes Oil Revenue, Rial Plunges: ‘Part of My Worry Is That…'

Oct 29, 2026 · 05:54 AM ET· updated 54m ago
Scott Bessent Warns Iran’s Economy Could Shrink 25% in a Year as US Blockade Squeezes Oil Revenue, Rial Plunges: ‘Part of My Worry Is That…'

Scott Bessent warns Iran's economy could contract 25% as a U.S. blockade halts oil shipments and weakens the rial.

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When a country's money gets weaker and it sells less oil, its economy can shrink fast. This shows how world trade and money problems can affect stocks and businesses everywhere.

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