Fears over food shortages in Tehran as residents worry about length of war

Residents across Tehran are grappling with increasing anxiety over potential food shortages and escalating grocery prices, as ongoing strikes continue to impact the capital. Accounts shared by locals with BBC Persian reveal widespread worry regarding the availability of essential foodstuffs. The persistent disruption caused by the industrial action, compounded by concerns about the duration of the current conflict, is fueling apprehension among the city’s inhabitants. Many families are reportedly struggling with the economic strain and logistical hurdles in securing daily necessities, leading to growing fears about the stability of their food supply in the coming period.