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Months of conflict with the US and Israel, coupled with a tightening blockade, have pushed Iran's economy to the brink, with inflation soaring and daily life becoming a battle for survival. Residents of Tehran describe a grim routine of staying alert, checking phones after explosions, and struggling to afford basic goods as prices spiral out of control.
Despite a comprehensive US naval blockade, Iranian oil tankers continue to transit the Strait of Hormuz using false flags, disabling signals, and shell companies. An Al Jazeera investigation tracked 202 voyages by 185 vessels through the strategic waterway from March 1 to April 15, with 77 voyages (38.5%) directly or indirectly linked to Iran. The ghost fleet operates outside traditional maritime rules, employing fake registrations from landlocked countries and shell companies based in Iran, China, Greece, and the UAE.
