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Reza Sayah, speaking to France 24, said that food prices have soared in Iran while the currency plummets.

He said: “There are reports of Iran possibly taking drastic measures but we are hearing that at this point Iran doesn’t want to escalate tensions with the US.

“As far as the people suffering obviously they have had a rough time.

“Sanctions are not yet in effect and they have felt the blow ever since Mr Trump announced the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal in May the value of the Iranian currency has plummeted.

“A combination of scarcity and inflation has caused prices to soar.