Iran faces 70% inflation surge as ceasefire masks economic crisis fears

A ceasefire has restored surface normality to Tehran with coffee shops bustling and traffic flowing, but Iranians fear renewed conflict and economic collapse. The International Monetary Fund projects inflation reaching 70% this year, with many jobless and vendor shutdowns widespread. Political repression continues as over 20 people face execution on security charges since late February.

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