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

Iran's unemployment has increased following military conflicts and U.S. sanctions. The Iranian government reported an unemployment rate of 10.3 percent in the third quarter of 2025, according to state media. Workers have reported difficulty finding secondary employment as international sanctions have restricted access to foreign currency and limited business activity. The exact number of jobs lost and the scope of economic contraction remain disputed between Iranian officials and international economic analysts.

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