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Article WSJ Economy

War has imposed a heavy cost on Iran’s economy: more than a million people are out of work, food prices are soaring and a prolonged internet shutdown has slammed online businesses

WSJ Economy April 29, 2026 · 2:00 am Read Original
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War has imposed a heavy cost on Iran’s economy: more than a million people are out of work, food prices are soaring and a prolonged internet shutdown has slammed online businesses

Businesses are closing, unemployment is soaring and food is increasingly unaffordable.

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Source WSJ Economy
Published Apr 29, 2026 · 2:00 am
Article ID 9zf0lcf
Original URL Open source
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