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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.
Amid ongoing attacks and escalating tensions, Iran and the US maintain indirect negotiations. Tehran markets have responded positively, but Iranian politics and public opinion remain deeply divided over the prospect of a deal.
Iran's stock market is expected to reopen this week after an 80-day closure due to war with the US and Israel. The reopening may provide insight into the country's economic situation and allow authorities to assess investor confidence.
Soaring prices in Iran are driving customers away from stores, leaving shop owners facing a sharp drop in revenue. The situation reflects a weak economy battered by high inflation and international sanctions. Shop owners share their concerns in a YouTube video as no government measures have been announced.
Iran has declared that enemy efforts to undermine its economy have failed despite heavy sanctions. Officials cite decreasing inflation, industrial recovery, and growing non-oil exports as proof of resilience. Analysts, however, warn of ongoing challenges like imported inflation and limited global financial access.
The Iranian rial hit a record low of 1.81 million to the dollar amidst a US naval blockade and sanctions. Non-oil trade fell 16% in the past year and oil exports are heavily targeted by US military and financial actions.
