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Iranians stock up amid fears of shortages and renewed fighting
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Mehran sold one-third of this year’s apple harvest inside Iran because exporting was difficult.
Iranians are buying food and medicines as concerns grow about shortages linked to a US embargo and ongoing war. Pharmacies in southern Tehran reportedly lack infant formula and other medicines, while farmers and traders face disrupted exports.
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Iranians are stocking up on food and medicines because they fear shortages and renewed fighting with the United States.
“Iranians are stocking up on food and medicines as fears grow that the country will face dire shortages”
The Iranian government kept household staples flowing during the early months of the war.
“The Iranian government had managed to keep household staples flowing during the early months of the war.”
AllegedA US naval blockade and sanctions have contributed to fears that imports into Iran will be limited.
“But a US naval blockade and pivot to draconian sanctions have led to fears that imports will be limited.”