Iran’s economy is buckling under the weight of U.S. sanctions and a naval blockade, forcing families to choose between basic needs and luxuries as prices soar and wages stagnate. While Tehran tries to weaponize energy markets to pressure Washington, the human cost is mounting—parents deny their children’s wants, and daily life grinds to a halt under inflation’s relentless grip. Yet Iran’s resilience, honed by years of sanctions evasion and domestic production, may surprise the U.S., which risks underestimating how far the country will go to survive. With tougher sanctions looming and internal hard-liners pushing for endurance, ordinary Iranians brace for more pain while hoping for a way out.
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