<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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CNN's Fred Pleitgen in Tehran talks to Iranians about the economic hardship the country is facing

Iranians are facing economic difficulty, with hyper inflation, rampant unemployment and an uncertain future. CNN's Fred Pleitgen and photojournalist Claudia Otto report 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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