Iranians stock up on food and medicine as fears of new US fighting grow
Iran is struggling with shortages as sanctions and blockade strain food and medicine supply chains.
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Iran is struggling with shortages as sanctions and blockade strain food and medicine supply chains.
![A street view of Tehran with the iconic Milad Tower rising in the background [Al Jazeera]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/768768-1783936913-1790672819.jpeg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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