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United States: Naval Blockade Paralyzes Daily Life, Iranians Tell Euronews

Euronews Portugal31 August 2026 at 13:04

The United States resumed a naval blockade against Iran that is paralyzing Iranian trade, according to an exclusive Euronews investigation. The blockade directly affects the Iranian population, which is now facing inflation that has soared to 70%, making daily life increasingly difficult for ordinary citizens.

Iranian trade has been severely affected by these naval restrictions, with ships held and prevented from operating normally. The resulting economic situation is pushing many Iranian families into a state of pure survival, where tables go empty and access to basic goods becomes increasingly limited.

The accounts collected by Euronews from Iranians portray a reality of growing hardship and scarcity. The local population describes how the blockade is having direct consequences on daily life, from food shortages to the inability to maintain minimum living standards.

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