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Food Inflation Hits 115% as War Ravages Iran, Citizens Struggle
Food prices in Iran have surged 115% year-on-year amid 73% overall inflation and a record low currency, driven by the U.S.-Israel war and naval blockade. Citizens face severe shortages as subsidies remain under $10 per month. The government blames the conflict while critics point to economic mismanagement and an ongoing internet blackout.