8 unbelievable facts about Iran's economy

Iran's economy is in trouble following US sanctions in 2018.
Experts predict a shrinking economy, ballooning inflation, and a significant budget deficit.
Read on for eight surprising facts about Iran's economy.
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Iran's economy has had a turbulent decade.
In 2016, Iran was on the rise economically, but since 2018, United States sanctions have sent the Middle Eastern nation in a downward spiral. The sanctions had previously been lifted under