The Associated Press news agency reported in an interview with several citizens of Tehran that with the growing concern about the beginning of a new round of war between the United States, Israel and the Islamic Republic, some of the capital's residents have begun to buy and store food, medicine and essential items, and some are preparing to leave Tehran and go to safer cities in the north of the country. According to this news agency, the increase in military threats, the approach of the American and Israeli elections and the residual effects of previous attacks have increased the citizens' concern about the return of full-scale war. These concerns were accompanied by economic pressure and a sharp increase in the price of basic goods. According to the Associated Press report, the price of rice has increased by more than 60% and beef by more than 150% since the start of the war, and medicine shortages have also been reported. Although there are still no signs of widespread food shortages, some households have increased purchases of essential items in anticipation of more difficult conditions. These concerns increased and at the same time the US strengthened its military presence in the region and the possibility of renewing the attacks is still on the agenda.