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Scott Bessent predicts Iran's economy will contract by more than 25%

Scott Bessent · Treasury Secretary · U.S. Department of the TreasurySee track record

“Bessent says Iran economy will contract by more than 25%”
Said Oct 26, 2026·Iran International SourceParaphrased from reporting
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Scott Bessent predicts Iran's economy will contract by more than 25%

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  1. Where it beganOct 26, 2026

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    Scott Bessent · Iran International · News article

    Bessent says Iran economy will contract by more than 25%
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Forecast signals severe economic pressure from sanctions.

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