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The war has intensified Iran's economic crisis, squeezing household budgets, hurting businesses and raising fears that millions of middle-income families are slipping closer to poverty. For Mina, a housewife in Iran, the war is no longer measured by air strikes or military statements. It is measured by what has disappeared from her family's dinner table. "Since the war started last year, we have become poorer every day," she told DW. "I honestly can't remember the last time I bought red meat. We replaced it with chicken, but even chicken has become a luxury. We no longer think about saving money.
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He says more families are likely to cut spending on protein, healthcare and education, while business closures and unemployment may continue to rise. "We don't talk about the future anymore," Mina says. "We only hope we can afford next month's rent.".
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