Iranians struggle to get by amid US war and domestic woes

Tehran, Iran – Each trip to the supermarket brings an unpleasant surprise for Leyla, a pensioner who lives in western Tehran.

“You find yourself comparing prices to just a few weeks or months ago,” she said.

Just a tub of ice cream and yoghurt cost her about 10 million rials (just over $5), added Leyla, who on Tuesday received 180 million rials ($94) as her monthly pension...