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Iran may have a higher tolerance for economic pain—but the pain is excruciating as regime reveals 100% inflation in just days on some items
Iran may have a higher tolerance for economic pain—but the pain is excruciating as regime reveals 100% inflation in just days on some items

An official in Iran’s labor and social affairs ministry said the war has put 1 million people out of work.

By Jason MaMay 8, 2026
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By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressMay 8, 2026
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