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Updated · ایران اینترنشنال · Jul 16Iranian Pensioners Seek 2nd Jobs as Inflation Erodes Monthly Incomes
1 articles · Updated · ایران اینترنشنال · Jul 16Summary
- Iranian pensioners say their monthly payments no longer cover basic living costs, pushing many retirees to look for extra work.
- Inflation is driving the squeeze by steadily eroding purchasing power, leaving fixed incomes unable to keep up with everyday expenses.
- The pressure highlights how persistently high prices are hitting households on fixed earnings hardest, forcing older Iranians to extend working lives.
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