24/07/2026
Just how long can Iran afford to keep fighting the US? War is expensive, and Iran's economy is facing recession as people struggle with soaring prices, rising unemployment and a weak currency.
Just how long can Iran afford to keep fighting the US? War is expensive, and Iran's economy is facing recession as people struggle with soaring prices, rising unemployment and a weak currency. But with the fighting continuing, are years of international financial sanctions really having the desired impact?
Professor Djavad Salehi-Isfahani, a leading expert on Iran's economy, tells us what he found on a recent visit to Tehran, and Mark Wallace, CEO of campaign group United Against a Nuclear Iran, explains the realities of sanctions.
Plus, Ben Thompson also hears from Tom Broughton, founder of London glasses brand Cubitts, about how he's taking on the big names in a multi-billion dollar industry.
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