Economy
US Sanctions Hit Iranian Middle Class: 'No One Can Endure This'

Iranians face severe economic hardship due to sanctions, inflation, and blocked ports, with many feigning happiness on social media to avoid punishment. Experts argue that US pressure is a miscalculation, as it strengthens the state by weakening the middle class rather than causing regime collapse. Citizens report soaring prices for basics and medicine, expressing exhaustion while fearing further deterioration.
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