US naval blockade disrupts Iran's trade and fuels inflation, Euronews reports

Euronews Farsi’s exclusive report documents the impact of the United States’ recently reinstated naval blockade on Iran’s trade network. The blockade has halted the movement of cargo ships in the Persian Gulf, effectively cutting off a significant portion of Iran’s import and export channels. According to the footage, the disruption has contributed to a surge in consumer prices, with inflation reaching roughly 70 percent, and has intensified an emerging humanitarian crisis as households struggle to secure basic necessities.

Interviews with Iranian residents illustrate the everyday consequences of the trade paralysis: containers sit idle at ports, markets report empty shelves, and families describe a shift to “survival mode” as food and essential goods become scarce. Officials and local business owners cited the blockade as a primary factor behind the economic strain, while humanitarian organizations warned that prolonged restrictions could exacerbate food insecurity and health risks across the population. The report underscores the growing urgency for diplomatic efforts to address the blockade’s broader socioeconomic repercussions.