Iran's shelves are full, but wallets are empty. As war drives prices up, Tehran residents say food is slipping out of reach.

Jun 9, 2026, 01:11 PM en source ↗
Israel-Iran Direct WarWar-Driven Inflation & Cost of Living

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Shelves in Iran are full but wallets are empty, with the war driving up prices and Tehran residents saying food is slipping out of reach. Authorities are offering food vouchers and raising the minimum wage, but some say they still cannot make ends meet.

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Authorities in Iran are trying to alleviate pressure on consumers with food vouchers and raising the minimum wage. However, some residents of Tehran told DW they are finding it hard to make ends meet.

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