Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · source dated 2026-10-11
Since the conflict began in February, marked by US-Israeli attacks and a US blockade of Iranian ports, the Iranian economy has been under increased pressure.
According to France 24, inflation reached nearly 90% year-on-year in September, causing a surge in food prices that have more than doubled compared to the previous year.
This situation directly impacts Iranian merchants, who struggle to sustain their businesses amid rising costs and declining demand, with some even mentioning imminent bankruptcy.
