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

People walk past closed shops at the nearly empty traditional main bazaar during Iranian New Year, or Nowruz, holidays in Tehran, Iran, March 29, 2026.

Many Iranians lost their jobs because of the war and the US blockade. Now some are even losing their back-up jobs as sanctions tighten

(Image credit: Vahid Salemi)