{
    "author": "Mahjoob ZweiriAcademic and senior political analyst specializing in Iran and Middle East Politics.",
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    "excerpt": "Economic pressure is testing Iran where it is weakest and sharpening divisions within its leadership.",
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    "title": "Six months on, Iran is still standing, but survival is becoming more costly",
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