https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iranians-cut-essentials-and-put-dreams-on-hold-as-war-hit-economy-bitesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iranians-cut-essentials-and-put-dreams-on-hold-as-war-hit-economy-biteshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iranians-cut-essentials-and-put-dreams-on-hold-as-war-hit-economy-bites#u171177Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:39:56 +0000Iranians are cutting back on food, housing, and education as the economy struggles with high inflation and job losses. The country's inflation rate has reached 89.8% and 88.7% in different measures, with many families exhausting savings, cutting consumption, or borrowing to cover daily expenses. Wages have failed to keep pace with inflation, pushing households to the brink.Why it mattersThe economic struggles in Iran are attributed to an eight-month-old war with the United States, which has fueled one of the country's worst inflation surges in decades. The situation has led to a sign