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Iran's energy woes cannot be attributed solely to the immediate gas deficit. They stem from years of international sanctions, aging infrastructure, and a culture of wasteful consumption that has left the nation in an increasingly dysfunctional state. Industrial factories have been shuttered, with manufacturing output plummeting by as much as 50%. By winter's end, the Iranian economy could face losses amounting to tens of billions of dollars, all as the national currency sinks to record lows, further eroding confidence in the private sector.