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

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete March 3, 2026 at 07:01 PM

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Residents of Tehran are stocking up on essential goods due to concerns about potential food shortages and rising prices amid ongoing conflict. Explosions continue to be heard in the city, exacerbating existing economic pressures from international sanctions and previous cost-of-living protests. Since the outbreak of war on Saturday, prices for staples like rice and potatoes have increased, and internet access has become more difficult and expensive. The Iranian government has banned the export of food and agriculture products to prioritize domestic supply. Residents express unease about the duration of the conflict and its impact on the availability and affordability of essential goods.

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Starlink 40% United States 60% Israel 60% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ×280% Tehran ×380% Iran ×590%

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food shortages 90% tehran 80% war 80% price increases 70% essentials 70% internet blackouts 60% cost of living 50% food export ban 50% international sanctions 50%

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90%

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Iran

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