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Traffic Police: Over 90% of Accidents on Roads Involve Iranian Cars

Jan 23, 2026 January 23, 2026 1 min read 📰 Iran International (Farsi)
📋 Key Takeaway

Ahmad Karami Asad, head of the Traffic Police, revealed that more than 90% of road accidents in Iran involve domestic vehicles. He emphasized the importance of improving vehicle safety to reduce accidents, highlighting a global trend where vehicle safety ratings influence market sales.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: Addressing vehicle safety in Iran is crucial for reducing accidents and improving public health.

👥 Key Players

Ahmad Karami Asad MENTIONED
Head of Traffic Police
"As the head of Traffic Police, he plays a crucial role in addressing road safety issues in Iran, which is a significant public concern."

📰 What Happened

Ahmad Karami Asad announced that over 90% of road accidents in Iran involve domestic vehicles, stressing the need for improved vehicle safety to reduce these incidents.

  • Over 90% of road accidents in Iran involve Iranian-made cars.
  • Improving vehicle safety could significantly reduce road-related injuries and damages.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Improving vehicle safety is essential for reducing road accidents, which can alleviate public health issues and economic costs associated with traffic incidents.
🌍 Regional: High accident rates may reflect broader issues of vehicle manufacturing standards in the region, impacting regional trade and safety standards.
🌐 International: Internationally, this highlights the need for better automotive standards in Iran, which could affect foreign investment and partnerships in the automotive sector.

📚 Background

Iran has faced challenges with road safety, often attributed to the quality of domestic vehicles and infrastructure. Vehicle safety ratings are a significant factor in global automotive markets.

Road safety in Iran Automotive manufacturing standards
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
As a statement from a government official, it may reflect state priorities and concerns, but should be viewed in the context of broader public safety issues.

Ahmad Karami Asad, the head of the Traffic Police, announced that over 90% of road accidents in Iran involve domestic vehicles. Karami Asad stated that improving the quality and safety of cars could lead to a significant reduction in road-related damages and injuries. He added, 'In many countries around the world, vehicle safety is a key criterion in the sales market, and cars are ranked based on the stars that determine their safety level.'

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Translation confidence: 85%

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