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Tehran's Tech Startups Raise $340 Million Despite International Sanctions

Despite sanctions headwinds and a currency under pressure, Iran's capital is producing a new generation of funded tech companies that are scaling faster than anyone expected.

By Tehran Tech Desk · July 7, 2026 · 3 min read

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