US Sanctions Push Iran Deeper Into Crisis as Food Prices Soar

Many Iranians say the new US sanctions campaign, called Operation Economic Outcast, feels unnecessary—because their country is already in deep economic trouble. The campaign is expected to push more people into poverty as food inflation rises sharply across the country. Iranians are now facing runaway prices for basic goods, closed petrol stations, and a rapidly weakening currency. The rial’s value has fallen due to a severe lack of foreign exchange reserves. The combination of these pressures is making daily life harder for millions, even before the full impact of the new US measures is felt.