As the ongoing war between the U.S. and Iran continues, Iran faces a severe economic crisis marked by soaring unemployment and inflation. Many Iranians, like Rasoul, a former engineer in Tehran, have lost their jobs and are struggling to make ends meet. Rasoul, who once felt secure in his tech job, now finds himself driving for Snapp!, Iran’s version of Uber, to survive. However, rising costs and the dangers posed by U.S.-Israeli strikes have made even this option untenable. The official unemployment rate is reported at 9%, but experts believe the true figure is much higher. The economic strain has forced many Iranians to delay life plans, such as starting a family, as they grapple with the harsh realities of the conflict’s impact on their daily lives.
QUESTION: How might the economic challenges faced by Iranians during the war influence their future decisions and aspirations?
Amid war and sanctions, unemployment worsens in Iran
