A member of the Mashhad Chamber of Commerce called for a complaint against the 13th government, stating that the reports the government provides to the public are 'complete lies' and that the 13th government has made life difficult for economic activists over its three years in office. According to the Islamic Republic newspaper, Hossein Mohammadian, a member of the Mashhad Chamber of Commerce, said: 'How should the members of the Chamber investigate the 13th government that has made life difficult for economic activists? Has the Chamber of Commerce thought about this issue?' The protest against the 13th government comes while on July 25, the government spokesman claimed that according to statistics, 'the 13th government is a government of decision and action.' The economic team of President Ebrahim Raisi claims to have reduced the unemployment rate, reduced liquidity, reduced inflation, increased oil sales, increased gross national production, increased economic growth, recorded foreign investment, and improved the economic situation of the people. However, critics argue that the reduction in inflation is due to a change in the statistical base year and that the decrease in unemployment is a result of the exit of active labor and job seekers from the labor market. Some experts believe that the increase in oil sales has occurred 'with the green light from the U.S.', but given the continuation of sanctions, transferring the money to Iran is not possible. This situation has led to a discount of up to 30% for oil sales and up to 20% in costs for 'bartering' or transferring money by the government. The statistical dispute has escalated; the Deputy of the Statistics Center stated that the Central Bank's reports are not authoritative. According to the 'three-year inflation rate' from the Central Bank, 'fines for offenses' have increased by more than '300%'. A newspaper's account of statistical manipulation in the government claims that the Central Bank and Statistics Center's figures regarding a '24% reduction in inflation' are fabricated.
A Member of the Chamber of Commerce Called Economic Reports 'Complete Lies'; 'The 13th Government Has Made Life Difficult for Economic Activists'
A member of the Mashhad Chamber of Commerce criticized the Iranian government for providing misleading economic reports, claiming it has made life difficult for economic activists. This statement reflects growing discontent with the government's economic policies amid claims of improved economic indicators. The situation highlights the ongoing debate over the accuracy of government statistics and the economic challenges facing Iran.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Hossein Mohammadian criticized the Iranian government's economic reports as misleading, claiming they have made life difficult for economic activists. This criticism highlights disputes over the accuracy of government-reported economic improvements.
- The government claims improvements in unemployment, inflation, and economic growth.
- Critics argue these claims are misleading due to statistical manipulation and external factors.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran's economy is under pressure from international sanctions, internal mismanagement, and inflation, affecting public and business sentiment.
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