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As Iranians wait for a peace agreement, their economy is fraying

NPR | By Michael Levitt,

Adrian Florido, Daniel Ofman, Janaya Williams

Published June 14, 2026 at 4:23 PM CDT

Many Iranians say they can no longer afford the lives they once had. Writer and historian Arash Azizi talks with NPR's Adrian Florido about the economic pressures reshaping daily life.

Michael Levitt

Michael Levitt is a news assistant for All Things Considered who is based in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in Political Science. Before coming to NPR, Levitt worked in the solar energy industry and for the National Endowment for Democracy in Washington, D.C. He has also travelled extensively in the Middle East and speaks Arabic.

Adrian Florido

Adrian Florido is a national correspondent for NPR covering race and identity in America.

Daniel Ofman

Janaya Williams