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Brazen iPhone scam in Iran reflects economic struggles and tensions with the West

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — With flashy celebrity ads and promises of deep discounts, a store in Iran’s capital has offered consumers in the Islamic Republic the 2021-launched iPhone, one of the most popular products in the country. But instead of seizing the phones, police and prosecutors in Iran allege that customers fell into the trap… Read More »