Iran is facing a widespread wave of layoffs, amid the conflict with the United States and Israel, according to authorities in Tehran.
The Deputy Minister of Labor, Gholamhossein Mohammadi, recently stated that approximately two million people have lost their jobs as a result of the war, directly or indirectly.
The situation is intensely debated on social networks, where users describe the visible economic impact in everyday life, from less crowded transportation to the decrease in activity in commercial areas. Officials and employers use the term “workforce rebalancing” to describe layoffs.
The effects are not limited to the factories affected by air strikes, but extend to trade, the manufacturing industry, the retail sector, and the digital economy., reports BBC.
The reduction in consumption has amplified difficulties, as the population restricts its spending to the bare necessities. Areas such as tourism, restaurants, and non-food commerce are among the most affected.
At the same time, internet shutdowns imposed by authorities have significantly affected the technology sector. The government claims that the measure was adopted for security reasons, but it had direct economic consequences.
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