Economic Nights: Survival After Sunset
Nighttime in Tehran reveals the economic reality more sharply than daytime.
Markets and small shops remain active late into the evening, reflecting:
- Increased cost of living
- Changing work schedules
- Need for multiple income sources
Years of sanctions and recent war damage have deeply affected livelihoods. Businesses struggle, and many citizens rely on informal or extended working hours to survive.
Even during ceasefire:
- Prices remain unstable
- Currency concerns dominate conversations
- Financial anxiety persists
The ceasefire has paused bombs—but not economic pressure.
