# 'The wealthy poor': Soaring food prices hurt Iranian families

https://mins.news/en/item/17476

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-09 13:23 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/8/9/the-wealthy-poor-soaring-food-prices-hurt-iranian-families?traffic_source=rss

> Iranian families across society are struggling as food prices surge. Rising inflation is adding to the pressure, while the effects of war are making their financial burden even heavier.

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