Business● ElevatedSep 21 · Sep 21, 2026, 12:52 PM
'Just To Survive': Soaring Inflation Puts Iranians' Lives On Hold
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from RFE/RL · Middle East
As inflation soars in Iran amid country's protracted war with the United States, Iranians are cutting back on food, giving up everyday comforts, and putting plans for the future on hold.
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