New electronics reach Iran, but prices soar as gov’t fees, US sanctions hit

Features | US-Israel war on Iran New electronics reach Iran, but prices soar as gov’t fees, US sanctions hit Latest smartphones are finding their way into Iran despite sanctions and trade restrictions, but many can’t afford them. Add Al Jazeera on Google Iranians are still able to get the latest mobile phones at places like Tehran's Charsou Mall, but have to pay a premium [Maziar Motamedi/Al Jazeera] By Maziar Motamedi Published On 23 Oct 2026 23 Oct 2026 Tehran, Iran – When the latest iPhone 18 lineup was released by Apple in the United States on September 18, it only took a couple of days for the new models to go on sale in downtown Tehran.