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Battered by war, Iran’s rulers wary of more economic pain and unrest if US tightens pressure

  • Soaring inflation and food prices — many families are cutting staples like meat as consumer prices surge and wages lose value.
  • Jobs and construction projects have stalled after the conflict, forcing professionals and small businesses to downsize, switch to gig work, or move to cheaper areas.
  • Fear of new U.S. sanctions is heightening public anxiety and prompting tougher crackdowns and militia appointments to prevent renewed unrest.
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