Iranians are describing soaring costs and deteriorating attention in hospitals as the country grapples with an economic crisis that has been exacerbated by the U.S. blockade of its ports.
Residents who spoke with Iran International detailed the situation as part of a broader report noting that the country's currency, the rial, stands above 2.62 million per U.S. dollar as it currency continues to devaluate. The minimum wage is at $63.
