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Amid war and sanctions, unemployment worsens in Iran

NPR | By Hadeel Al-Shalchi
Published September 10, 2026 at 4:03 PM CDT

As the U.S. war with Iran drags on, Iranians face increasing layoffs and a rising unemployment rate.

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