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Iran’s Economy Under Siege | San Antonio News

Iran’s economy is buckling under the weight of sanctions and a naval blockade, with soaring inflation, plummeting wages, and skyrocketing prices for essentials like rice and medicine. Families are cutting back on everything — from fruit to vacations — just to survive as unemployment climbs and work hours stretch longer. Despite U.S. threats of tougher sanctions, experts warn Iran’s resilience is formidable, thanks to decades of dodging economic pressure through domestic production and underground trade networks. Tehran’s Grand Bazaar buzzes with desperate shoppers, while political tensions…

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