Iranian authorities are denouncing US seizures of the country's oil tankers as piracy, but mounting disruptions to maritime trade are exposing economic fragility beneath Tehran's claims of control and resilience.
How long can Iran's economy withstand Trump's naval blockade?
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How long can Iran's economy withstand Trump's naval blockade?