Economic struggles intensify for millions of Iranians amidst US conflict

Millions of Iranians reportedly face significant economic hardship and limited choices as an ongoing war with the United States severely impacts the economy and causes prices to rise.

Reported by Al Jazeera

By AUZZ Newsdesk (Al Jazeera)

Published Sunday 16 August 2026 at 11:40 am AEST 2 min read

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