Iranians stock up on food and medicine as fears of new US fighting grow

Economy | US-Israel war on Iran Iranians stock up on food and medicine as fears of new US fighting grow Stockpiling and calls for military action are among signs of increasing precarity as economy conditions worsen. Add Al Jazeera on Google The Milad Tower rises over Tehran where food shortages are feared [Al Jazeera] By Rasoul Al-Haei and Al Jazeera Staff Published On 29 Sep 2026 29 Sep 2026 Tehran, Iran – Iranians are stocking up on food and medicines as fears grow that the country will face dire shortages as the United States tightens an embargo on the country.