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Amid war and sanctions, many Iranians are losing their jobs and struggling to get by

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What happened

Many Iranians lost their jobs because of the war and the U.S. blockade.

Now some are even losing their backup jobs as sanctions tighten.

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  • Reported by NPR and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:39:35 UTC.

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