1. Economic recession.

(1) For many years, international sanctions aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear program have paralyzed the country's economy.

(2) In 215, Iran reached an agreement with six major countries, which eased the Iranian economy to some extent. However, in 218, the United States unilaterally announced its withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear deal and resumed sanctions against Iran, which once again put the country's economy in trouble.

2. The oil industry is shrinking.

(1) According to the estimation of the World Bank, Iran has the fourth largest crude oil reserve in the world. The country's economic growth and government revenue depend largely on crude oil exports.

(2) However, restricting Iranian oil exports is one of the main sanctions that Trump resumed two years ago. This is one of the main reasons why forecasting institutions, including the International Monetary Fund, predict that Iran's crude oil production and export volume will decline.

3. The trade volume declined.

(1) The decline in Iran's oil exports, coupled with international restrictions on other industries such as banking, mining and maritime affairs, has led to a contraction in the country's total trade with the world.

(2) The International Monetary Fund predicts that by 219 and 22, Iran's exports may be lower than its imports.

4. The cost of living is rising.

(1) The official exchange rate of the Iranian central bank has remained stable at 42, Iranian rials to the US dollar. However, the data of Bonbast.com, a foreign exchange website, shows that the real is much weaker in the unofficial market, and the exchange rate of the real against the US dollar once fell to 14, this month, as tensions with the US intensified.

(2) The local soft money leads to a high inflation rate. According to the World Bank, the inflation rate peaked at 52% in May 219. In the absence of employment opportunities, this increases the cost of living in Iran.

5. High unemployment rate.

(1) One of the main effects of economic stagnation or recession is the rising unemployment rate, which is the case in Iran.

(2) The World Bank said that the lack of employment opportunities may aggravate the poverty situation in Iran. According to the report, the poverty-stricken population in Iran has increased from 8.1% in 213 to 11.6% in 216, measured by the proportion of the population whose purchasing power is less than $5.5 per day.

6. The fiscal deficit has widened.

(1) The Iranian government has limited financial resources to take limited measures to implement the country's economic growth. Due to the implementation of sanctions, the overall economic activity has weakened and restrictions on overseas oil exports have made the situation worse.

(2) This kind of finance will limit Iran's ability to finance the war, but some experts say it is still possible for Iran to resist the American invasion by using its proxy forces in various parts of the Middle East.