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Tehran Shoppers Struggle with Yalda Night Inflation

12/22/2025

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  • Shoppers in northern Tehran face challenges preparing for Yalda Night amid inflation and currency depreciation.
  • Maral Bagherpour, a 16-year-old student, says families gather to enjoy traditional foods and fal-e Hafez.
  • Pomegranate prices have doubled since last year, showing how rising costs cut purchasing power.
  • A local vendor notes significant drops in sales amid sanctions, while Yalda's cultural significance persists.