Economy‘Limited options’ for many Iranians as war with US chokes economy

Millions of Iranians are struggling to survive as the months-long war with the United States and its naval blockade of Iranian ports drive up prices and reduce job opportunities. Food inflation has exceeded 128 percent, youth unemployment reached 23.4 percent, and many workers face low pay, long hours and no insurance.

Iran economyUS sanctionsinflationunemployment

AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-16 11:38Original