According to reports, senior Iranian officials are concerned that ongoing US economic restrictions could lead to the collapse of the Islamic Republic's economy. The statement comes amid a US sanctions campaign led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
The report adds to a growing body of signals that the US economic pressure campaign is causing significant internal strain in Tehran. The Zioneer has previously reported on Iranian officials' concerns over financial pressure: on July 20, President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that economic hardship could erode public support for the government; on July 28, Axios reported that senior Iranian officials were prioritizing the release of frozen funds over ending military operations. The current report suggests that senior officials now fear outright economic collapse if restrictions continue. The US Treasury, under Secretary Scott Bessent, has intensified sanctions targeting Iran's oil exports and financial networks. The extent of the fear and the specific officials involved remain unspecified.
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