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Treasury Department says Iran's economy cratering, inflation at 90 percent
Summary by Inflation News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sarah Davis , as published by The Hill Business
· October 30, 2026
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The U.S.’s economic isolation campaign against Iran is “decimating” the country’s economy, according to a Treasury Department report released Friday. The Trump administration launched its sweeping economic pressure campaign, dubbed Operation Economic Outcast, at the end of August. During a Wednes...
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Key points The Trump administration launched its sweeping economic pressure campaign, dubbed Operation Economic Outcast, at the end of August. During a Wednesday appearance on CNBC, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the effort has been “very successful.
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