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The combination of continued disruptions to the internet and uncertainty about the war was making Iranians spend less on nonessentials.
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Combination of internet disruptions and war uncertainty made Iranians spend less on nonessentials
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- Claim Maker
- Reza Alefnasb
- Context Type
- News Article
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{ "role": "head of the union for e-commerce workers", "media": "Iranian media", "topic": "spending habits", "person": "Reza Alefnasb" } - UUID
- a11f00f6-beb2-4101-8af0-0bf7f11e0af6
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- February 19, 2026 at 11:55 PM (6 months ago)
- Last Updated
- February 19, 2026 at 11:55 PM (6 months ago)
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/16/world/middleeast/iran-protests-crackdown-mood.html
Following the end of antigovernment protests, Iranians are grappling with grief, anxiety, and economic hardship. The government's crackdown and the threat of war with the US add to the instability. Many are struggling with survivor's guilt and economic losses.
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