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Postponing the future: War and inflation redraw marriage terms in Iran

Al Jazeera English2 months agoAnalysis

War and inflation in Iran are forcing young couples to postpone or scale back weddings as prices for basic items soar and wages fail to keep pace. A couple who delayed their Nowruz wedding exemplifies how economic hardship and fears of renewed conflict are reshaping marriage decisions across the country. The crisis has also hit wedding-related businesses, with bridal salons seeing a sharp drop in clients who now opt for cheaper packages.

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