Paris, France, April 9, 2026 (AFP) - Iran's economy was weak before the war, now it's worse

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2026-04-09

Even before the war in sanctions-hit Iran, inflation was running at nearly 50 percent and anger over the economy had fuelled massive anti-government protests. After more than five weeks of conflict, problems have only mounted. Beyond the daily fear of attacks, the most immediate effect of the war has been another upward spiral in the prices of everything from basic goods -- food, drink, medicine or diapers -- to lunches in trendy city cafes. Ami......

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