Iranians struggle to buy food as war drives up prices

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Iranians struggle to buy food as war drives up prices

Living conditions for ordinary Iranians are getting tougher as war and sanctions add to years of economic strain. Officials have introduced higher wages and food vouchers to try and shield low-income households, but many Iranians say the measures are failing to keep up with rising prices. In March, the monthly minimum wage in Iran was raised by 60%, or 166 million rials ($120, €104). However, for many households, the most visible sign of the crisis is not a headline inflation figure, but the speed with which ordinary prices change. One Tehran resident told DW that the price of rice went […]... Keep on reading: Iranians struggle to buy food as war drives up prices

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