Business Daily
Apr 13, 2026
Iran’s economy is under strain from war, long-standing sanctions and a nationwide internet shutdown.
We hear from people inside the country, and ask how much damage has been done, and how recovery could begin.
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Presenter: Rahul Tandon Producer: David Cann
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(Picture: An Iranian man reads a copy of the Iranian daily newspaper Jame Jam with the headline 'Sea Bluff' outside a kiosk in Tehran, Iran, on the 13th of April 2026, as the conflict between Iran and the US over the Strait of Hormuz continues. Credit: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA/Shutterstock)
