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Iran says foreign trade has fallen 35% six months into the US war

The supreme leader wants his government to tackle this financial hardship, while military commanders claim they still control the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route. Donald Trump's administration is pushing an "economic D-Day", warning nations to stop trading with Tehran or face strict penalties. Officials just targeted Egypt's Banque Misr, planning to block its United Arab Emirates branches from using American dollars.

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