# 'Going bankrupt': Iran shopkeepers struggle as war dims demand

https://mins.news/en/item/95114

- France 24, 2026-10-11 09:22 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261011-going-bankrupt-iran-shopkeepers-struggle-as-war-dims-demand

> Iran’s economy has been battered by years of sanctions, and the conflict that began in February with US-Israeli attacks and an American blockade of the country’s ports has added pressure to daily life. Official figures put September inflation at nearly 90 percent year-on-year. Currency swings have raised everyday costs, while food prices have more than doubled since last year.

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