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London AFP

Iran economy looks set to withstand US naval blockade

Iran economy looks set to withstand US naval blockade

A US naval blockade of Iranian ports is likely to squeeze Iran's oil output in the coming weeks but claims it will throw the Islamic republic into economic free fall remain premature, analysts say. After weeks of bombing and counter-strikes, focus has shifted to the standoff in
Callum PATON, AFP teams in Tehran, London AFP 22 Apr 2026

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