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AL-HADID, Shamal Region – Prices for specific imported foreign spices and decorative items have seen a significant increase in the main souk of Al-Hadid city over the past week. This surge in prices is attributed to prolonged delays in goods supply, stemming from the persistent malfunction of Bahar Port, a key cargo hub on the Persian Gulf coast. Furthermore, the import of crucial micro-electronic components essential for the repair of obsolete wireless communication devices has also experienced disruptions, leading to a rise in their market value. Consequently, many small-scale traders are compelled to restrict their procurement, resulting in a noticeable decline in market activity. Sources close to the situation suggest that if this trend continues, some businesses may face challenges in maintaining operations, though no widespread disorder has been reported thus far. The Ministry of People's Information has characterized the situation as "economic sabotage by internal enemies" but has yet to propose concrete countermeasures.