Iranians get by as US, Israeli bombs rain down, internet blocked
Al Jazeera • • world
Key Points:
- Tehran residents are enduring daily explosions and missile attacks from the US and Israel, with over 1,000 casualties reported since the war began Saturday; despite this, many continue daily life cautiously amid quieter streets and closed businesses.
- Iran faces severe economic challenges with inflation rates soaring above 60%, including a 105% increase in food prices, causing widespread hardship as essential goods remain available but increasingly unaffordable.
- The government is concerned about medicine shortages amid rising drug prices, offering limited subsidies and easing import restrictions to maintain supply during the conflict.
- Iranian authorities have imposed a near-total internet blackout for six days, restricting access to global networks and limiting information to state-controlled media, while threatening legal action against users attempting to bypass restrictions
