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Khamenei calls for 'economic jihad' against adversaries as Iran's own economy falters
short by Ashley Paul / on Saturday, 2 May, 2026
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called on the country to practice "economic jihad" to "frustrate and defeat" Iran's enemies. He urged Iranians to prioritise made-in-Iran goods and called on businesses to minimise layoffs. Iran's economy has been severely hit as inflation recently crossed 50%, and its currency, the rial, hit a record low against the US dollar.
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