World NewsIran's Workforce Bleeds as War Rattles Economy
1 hour ago•BBC via AI
Iran’s economy is hemorrhaging jobs as the shadow of conflict with the US and Israel deepens, triggering a wave of mass redundancies across the nation. From factory floors to digital startups, businesses are slashing payrolls to survive the economic turbulence, leaving countless workers in limbo.
Manufacturers, retailers, and the tech sector are all bearing the brunt of this downturn. Analysts warn this is just the beginning; should hostilities resume, the labor market faces a catastrophic collapse, threatening to plunge the already vulnerable workforce into deeper financial despair.