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Trump says Iran's economy is collapsing. A former central bank adviser in Tehran pushes back

CNBC Top Stories August 20, 2026 · 8:38 am Read Original
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Trump says Iran's economy is collapsing. A former central bank adviser in Tehran pushes back

Iran's economy is deteriorating under the weight of mounting sanctions, but far from unraveling, a former adviser to Iran's central bank told CNBC.

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Source CNBC Top Stories
Published Aug 20, 2026 · 8:38 am
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