Millions of jobs lost as Iranians battle ‘Operation Economic Fury’

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 3, 2026Country: Iran

PoliticsBusiness & Economy

A fragile ceasefire has temporarily halted the US-Israeli war on Iran, but the economic cost is devastating for Iranians. US blockades on Iranian ports have led to skyrocketing prices of goods and businesses struggling to keep employees. Millions of jobs have been lost amid this crisis.

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