War and blockade deepen Iran's economic strain as prices rise and wages lag
Months of war with the United States and a naval blockade of Iranian ports are intensifying economic pressure across Iran, according to a report published on 16 August. In Tehran, residents described a labour market with few attractive openings, low pay and worsening living costs. The report said the strain is being felt most sharply by workers trying to cover basic expenses while searching for better-paid jobs.One Tehran resident, Saeed, said he was looking for work beyond his current elementary school teaching job because the available postings offered poor conditions and little security. He said many employers were offering monthly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 13:38 LONDON
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