'Going Bankrupt': Iran Shopkeepers Struggle as War Dims Demand

'Going bankrupt': Iran shopkeepers struggle as war dims demand

Iran's economy has been battered by years of sanctions, but the conflict that began in February with US-Israeli attacks and an American blockade of the country's ports has put extra strain on daily life.…

Tehran's once-bustling bazaar struggles as war dampens demand

The scent of fragrant herbs and spices drifts through Tehran’s bazaar, but business is far from brisk. Shopkeeper Nasir says locals who once purchased nuts by the kilo are buying l...

‘Going bankrupt’: Iran shopkeepers struggle as war dims demand

Tehran shopkeepers are witnessing a sharp decline in sales due to skyrocketing prices triggered by the US-Iran war, which has drastically reduced consumer demand.

Iran’s shopkeepers struggle as war dims demand

Rising inflation and volatile exchange rates have driven up the cost of everyday items, with food prices more than doubling since last year.