{
  "id": 16354127,
  "title": "Iran's president says war is leaving many struggling to put food on the table",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/irans-president-says-war-is-leaving-many-struggling-to-put-food-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T17:09:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/irans-president-says-war-is-leaving-many-struggling-to-put-food-on-the-table-1.500722430"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that many Iranians are facing difficulties in providing food for their families due to the ongoing economic strain caused by the Middle East conflict with the United States. The war, which began on February 28 with the US and Israel targeting Iran, has left the country grappling with wartime conditions. Pezeshkian emphasized that peace negotiations will only succeed if there is no ongoing pressure and threats from Washington.\n\nThis situation has escalated as Iran retaliates against US assets in the region and on Israel, while limiting passage through the critical Strait of Hormuz. The US, in response, has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports, restricting the country's oil exports and trade. A ceasefire agreement mediated by Pakistan in mid-June was meant to end the conflict and facilitate broader negotiations but was soon breached by both parties.\n\nCurrently, the US is reportedly preparing for fresh strikes on Iran, with US ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack hinting at potential military action as early as this weekend. Iran's Revolutionary Guards have confirmed their readiness to respond to any new attack, threatening a significantly greater retaliation.",
  "summary": "Iran president says many struggling for food as war bites",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}