Iran has been hit by a massive wave of redundancies, both directly and indirectly as a result of the conflict with the US and Israel. Its Deputy Work and Social Security Minister, Gholamhossein Mohammadi, said two days ago that two million people had lost their jobs because of the war.
The widespread layoffs are one of the biggest topics of conversation among ordinary Iranians on social media. Employers and government officials euphemistically refer to it as 'balancing the workforce'.
The impact goes far beyond factories closed down after being hit by air strikes. It includes other manufacturers, retailers, import and export business, and the digital sector.
Some social media users pointed to visible signs of this crisis: You can see it from the emptiness of the metro, and My one-and-a-half hour journey took only half an hour, indicating reduced commuter traffic.
As consumers tighten their belts, spending is down in sectors like tourism and dining out. Additionally, an internet blackout has crippled the tech sector, where reliance on online sales has made many female workers vulnerable, further complicating their situation.
With dynamic inflation exceeding 50%, the already fragile economy struggles, and the potential for worsening conditions looms large as the war continues.
This tragic series of events indicates a grim future for many Iranians caught in a conflict that has disrupted not only their livelihoods but the very social fabric of their daily lives.
The widespread layoffs are one of the biggest topics of conversation among ordinary Iranians on social media. Employers and government officials euphemistically refer to it as 'balancing the workforce'.
The impact goes far beyond factories closed down after being hit by air strikes. It includes other manufacturers, retailers, import and export business, and the digital sector.
Some social media users pointed to visible signs of this crisis: You can see it from the emptiness of the metro, and My one-and-a-half hour journey took only half an hour, indicating reduced commuter traffic.
As consumers tighten their belts, spending is down in sectors like tourism and dining out. Additionally, an internet blackout has crippled the tech sector, where reliance on online sales has made many female workers vulnerable, further complicating their situation.
With dynamic inflation exceeding 50%, the already fragile economy struggles, and the potential for worsening conditions looms large as the war continues.
This tragic series of events indicates a grim future for many Iranians caught in a conflict that has disrupted not only their livelihoods but the very social fabric of their daily lives.
