Iran’s Economy Was Already Crumbling Before the War — The Strikes Accelerated the Collapse
Iran’s economy did not collapse overnight on February 28, 2026, when Operation Epic Fury’s bombs began falling.

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Iran’s economy did not collapse overnight on February 28, 2026, when Operation Epic Fury’s bombs began falling.
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