September 2023
Iran's Seventh Development Plan Faces Serious Challenges; Weaker than Previous Plans
The Iranian parliament is in conflict with the government over the approval of the Seventh Development Plan, which is criticized for being weak and unrealistic.…
An Economist: The Poor Have Become Poorer, and the Bottom Three Deciles Are in Dire Conditions
Economist Morteza Afqeh reveals that over half of Iran's population lives in poverty, with three income deciles in absolute poverty. He attributes this to severe…
A Member of Parliament Rejects Government's Prediction; 8% Economic Growth is Not Possible
Masoud Pezeshkian, an Iranian MP, has dismissed the government's forecast of 8% economic growth as unrealistic, citing historical growth rates and lack of scientific backing…
Rising Food Prices in Iran; Red Meat and Canned Fish Lead the Price Surge
Food prices in Iran are sharply rising, with red meat and chicken prices significantly increasing, leading to a shift in the dietary composition of workers.…
Increased Pressures Ahead of Mahsa's Anniversary; Reza Norouzi and Hossein Hosseinpour Arrested
Reza Norouzi and Hossein Hosseinpour were arrested in Iran as authorities increase pressure on human rights activists ahead of the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini's…
An Agency's Account of Inflation and Household Economy; The Minimum Living Basket for Tehran Residents Exceeds 23 Million Tomans
The ILNA news agency reports that the minimum living costs for Tehran residents have surpassed 23 million tomans due to high inflation, which has left…