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Sanctions vs Corruption in Iran | Wilmington News
The U.S. is tightening economic screws on Iran, with Trump framing Iran’s financial collapse as a win — blaming sanctions and the Hormuz blockade for soaring inflation and shortages. But the real story? Decades of Iranian mismanagement and military over-spending — especially by the IRGC — have left the economy fragile. Ordinary Iranians are now stealing bread as prices explode, while U.S. Treasury targets Iran’s oil and shadow banking to cut off billions. Ironically, those profiting from the chaos — often IRGC-linked elites — stand to lose everything if sanctions ease, making them powerful…
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