CryptoWorld News reports that Iran suffered strikes from the U.S. and Israel during the five-week war, and faces enormous challenges in post-war reconstruction, with official estimates reaching $270 billion. Airstrikes destroyed key infrastructure including petrochemical plants and steel mills, which previously generated about $25 billion in foreign exchange annually. Analysts point out that the strikes precisely targeted the core parts of Iran's foreign exchange earnings in the economy, potentially endangering millions of jobs. Although Iran has some bargaining chips in negotiations, the large-scale reconstruction needs are forcing it to seek sanctions relief to kickstart economic recovery.