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Iran unlocks domestic financial potential to power a new era of growth

As Iran’s stock market hits a record high above eight million points, expanding crowdfunding and supply-chain finance help mobilize domestic savings, sustain industrial production and unlock new opportunities for economic growth despite sanctions.

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Iran mocks US ‘victory’ claim: Why launch ‘greatest financial offensive’ then?

Tehran criticizes US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s claims about Iran, questioning the contradiction between Washington’s assertion of victory and its decision to intensify economic pressure on Tehran.

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Here are Pres TV's latest top stories at 16:00 GMT, on August 23, 2026.

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Iran to neutralize econ. pressure, keep Hormuz closed until US meets commitments: Security chief

Iran’s security chief says the Islamic Republic will neutralize the US’s economic pressure, including by responding to countries joining an American “economic war” against the country.

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POLITICS

'US economic terrorism' cannot change Iranian people's resolve: VP

Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says economic pressure cannot change the Iranian people’s resolve and would instead produce the opposite effect.

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POLITICS

Iran defeated enemies at one-hundredth of their war expenditure: IRGC deputy chief

A senior IRGC commander says Iran managed to defeat its enemies while spending only one-hundredth of the amount the enemy spent on weapons.

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Iran will defeat enemy in 'economic war' as it did on battlefield: VP Aref

Iran’s first vice president says the country will prevail against economic pressure after securing victory on the military front.

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US, Israel waging ‘soft warfare’ to destabilize Iran after June defeat: Top general

Iran’s top general says the country’s police forces will put the rioters in their place in cooperation with the people.

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