<p>Iranians are facing economic hardship, with hyper inflation, rampant unemployment and an uncertain future. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports from Tehran. </p>
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Iranians are facing economic difficulty, with hyper inflation, rampant unemployment and an uncertain future. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports from Tehran.

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<p>Iranians are facing economic hardship, with hyper inflation, rampant unemployment and an uncertain future. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports from Tehran. </p>
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