Iran Battles Silent Crisis Amid Regime Struggles
Iran is facing an unprecedented economic crisis manifested in declining purchasing power, rising inflation, and increasing poverty. Estimates indicate that more than 80% of Iranians are living below the poverty line, with food prices soaring by over 125%, and sector-specific increases exceeding 300%. Additionally, the monthly wages of workers in dollars have fallen from about $232 in 2016 to around $83 in 2026, reflecting a deterioration in living standards. The Iranian regime is attempting to divert attention from internal crises through external escalation, but it faces growing rejection from the people, who sense that the root causes of the crisis lie in internal policies and that military solutions will not address the economic and social challenges.
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