Iran’s youth grapple with unemployment, sanctions and war anxiety
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Iran’s youth, over a quarter of the population, face job woes, fear, and uncertainty after war with Israel and the US, and sanction threats.
Breakdown
- Iran's youth make up over a quarter of the population and are facing significant challenges.
- Recent conflict and renewed international sanctions have increased anxiety among university students. 12s
- Youth unemployment is between 16 and 20 percent, with many considering leaving Iran. 50s
- Young people report psychological distress and frustration with government inaction. 1m 21s
- Many feel caught between past conflict and the fear of future war, with uncertainty about Iran's future. 2m 31s