Middle EastPublished: 5 July 2026 at 16:37
Iran needs to 'normalise relations with the US somehow' to save economy, expert says
An expert says Iran's economy is in tatters after months of conflict with the US and Israel, and normalising ties with Washington is crucial for recovery.
Iranian leaders joined prayers Sunday over the casket of late supreme leader Ali Khamenei during a second day of funeral ceremonies.
Arash Azizi, contributing writer at The Atlantic, said Iran needs to "normalise relations with the US somehow" as he pointed to the economy which is in tatters following months of conflict with the US and Israel.
