Iranians stockpile supplies as war fears spike before elections
Iranian residents are stockpiling supplies and preparing to flee as Trump and Netanyahu threaten military strikes after upcoming elections.
Iranians are bracing for full-scale war as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump sharpen threats before elections in Israel and the US midterms on November 3. Netanyahu says Iran's leadership must be eliminated; Trump vows to finish the job from his eight-month war.
Tehran residents described growing anxiety, with some preparing to leave the capital and stockpiling medicine and food. Rice prices have jumped more than 60 per cent and beef more than 150 per cent since the war began; a supermarket trip eats about half a month's salary.
Iran's currency has collapsed and inflation soared under a naval blockade that restricts oil exports. Some Iranians fear attacks could come just after the midterm elections.
Iran's president accused the US of disrupting negotiations that have shown little progress. The government believes Trump will order new strikes regardless of election results.
- 60 per cent
- Rice price jump
- 150 per cent
- Beef price jump
- November 3
- US election date
- Fereshteh Hajipour, 35
- Stockpiler
Why it mattersIf war returns, the humanitarian cost could be severe; Iran's economic collapse under blockade is already driving widespread hardship.
AustraliaIranian instability affects global energy prices and oil markets; Australia could see fuel costs rise if Middle East tensions escalate further.
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