Even before the war, Iran’s economy was in trouble – fueling massive anti-regime protests that ended in a deadly crackdown. Now, ordinary Iranians are struggling, caught between a failing economy and a regime that’s even more determined to crush dissent. Also: today’s stories, including how a growing number of younger conservatives have become skeptical of U.S. aid to Israel and of Jewish political influence in the U.S.; whether a middle power like Norway will help to fill gaps in international humanitarian efforts left by the U.S.; and how author Victor Mallet examines the far right’s transformation in France in his new book. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann for today's news.

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