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Amid war and sanctions, many Iranians are losing their jobs and struggling to get by

Sep 11, 2026 · Hadeel Al-Shalchi

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Amid war and sanctions, many Iranians are losing their jobs and struggling to get by
People walk past closed shops at the nearly empty traditional main bazaar during Iranian New Year, or Nowruz, holidays in Tehran, Iran, March 29, 2026.
People walk past closed shops at the nearly empty traditional main bazaar during Iranian New Year, or Nowruz, holidays in Tehran, Iran, March 29, 2026.

Many Iranians lost their jobs because of the war and the U.S. blockade. Now some are even losing their backup jobs as sanctions tighten.

(Image credit: Vahid Salemi)

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