US readies Iran penalties as Trump downplays midterms impact
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-08-15 20:59 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Iran, Economy & Finance, World News, US Politics, Business & Economy
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Iran’s economy has taken a major hit but the Islamic Republic has weathered waves of sanctions that have failed to force it to bend
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