Deputy Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare
October 2026
Is There a Possibility of Removing Subsidy Cards for Some Individuals?
The Deputy Minister has indicated that some individuals may lose their subsidy cards, but applications for those who have not yet registered are still being…
Worrying Decrease in Mandatory Insured Individuals / Possibility of Losing 1.2 to 1.4 Million Jobs
The Iranian Deputy Minister reported a significant drop in mandatory insured workers, with over a million leaving the formal job market and an increase in…
Those Left Behind in Increasing Voucher Amount Granted a Second Registration Opportunity + Details
The Iranian government has provided an additional week for citizens to complete forms related to increasing voucher values. This initiative is part of social welfare…
Is the Two-Month Payment of Subsidy Cards True?
The head of the Ministry of Cooperatives denied claims about a two-month delay in subsidy card payments. Complaints from stores regarding payment discrepancies are under…
Job Centers Should Become the Human Resources Arm of Businesses
The Deputy Minister of Employment and Entrepreneurship has called for a significant transformation in job centers to better connect skilled workers with employers. This change…
Technology, Demand, and Tourism: The Three Main Drivers of the Creative Industries
The head of a government group highlighted the importance of technology, demand, and tourism in developing Iran's creative industries. This statement underscores the need for…
Guidelines for Identifying and Classifying Household Economies Approved and Published
The Iranian Cabinet has approved new guidelines for the identification and classification of household economies, proposed by the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare.…
The Value of Subsidy Cards Increased for 11 Million People + Details
The Iranian government has increased the value of subsidy cards by 500,000 Toman for about 11 million citizens. This decision is part of ongoing economic…
Government's Executive Step to Increase Voucher Credit / Ministry of Labor Assigned Responsibility
The Iranian government has decided to increase the credit of vouchers and identify target groups for this initiative. The Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social…
Latest News on the Increase of Voucher Credit by the Government
The Iranian government has delayed the implementation of a plan to increase voucher credit until financial resources are confirmed. This involves the Ministry of Cooperatives,…
Use of Modern Tools to Benefit from 'Calabarg'
The Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare has announced initiatives to utilize modern tools for the implementation of the 'Calabarg' system. This development is…
Union of County Development and Construction Cooperatives to be Established Within Two Months
The Iranian Ministry of Cooperatives plans to establish a union of county development and construction cooperatives in the next two months. This initiative aims to…
Launch of Special 'Wallet' for Retirees/ Purchasing Power to Increase by Up to 5% + Details
The Iranian Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare has announced a pilot program for a special financial 'Wallet' for retirees, aimed at improving their…
Receipt of the Social Commission's Report on the Impeachment of the Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare
The Iranian Parliament's presiding board has received a report from the Social Commission concerning the impeachment of the Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare.…
Important News Regarding the Payment of Pension Arrears for Retirees in May
The Iranian Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare has announced when retirees will receive their delayed pension payments for May. This announcement is significant…
Important News for Pensioners: Payment Schedule for Arrears Announced
The Iranian Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare has revealed when pensioners of the Social Security Organization will receive their delayed payments for Ordibehesht.…