October 2024
200% Increase in Military Spending in the Islamic Republic's 'Borrowed Budget'
The Iranian government announced a 200% increase in military spending for the next budget year, citing the need to strengthen defense capabilities. Critics argue that…
Inflation on the Rise; Isfahan Records Highest Inflation, Service Inflation Exceeds 40 Percent
Inflation in Iran has risen significantly, with service inflation exceeding 40 percent and Isfahan province recording the highest annual inflation rate at 36.9 percent. The…
A Union Official: The Rise in Dollar Rates is a Factor in the Increased Prices of Foodstuffs
The head of Tehran's Supermarket Union has attributed the recent surge in food prices to the rising dollar rate and its effects on production costs.…
Government Seeks 20% Wage Increase; A Trade Group: It Only Means Making the Poor Poorer
The Iranian government plans to increase wages by 20%, but labor groups argue this is insufficient given the inflation rate exceeding 34%. Activists claim this…
Iran's Government Debt to Banks Has Increased 'Two and a Half Times' in Three Years
Iran's government debt to banks has surged significantly during Ebrahim Raisi's presidency, with liquidity levels more than doubling since he took office. This financial crisis…
Kermanshah and Isfahan Top Iran's 'Misery Index'
Kermanshah and Isfahan lead Iran's misery index with high rates of inflation and unemployment, raising concerns about economic conditions. The report indicates a significant drop…
Iran's Ministry of Agriculture Claims Self-Sufficiency Despite Wheat Imports
Iran's Ministry of Agriculture claims self-sufficiency in wheat production despite significant imports, with statistics contradicting the official narrative. The government has faced challenges in settling…