With one month left until the end of the Iranian year, the minimum cost required for a household’s subsistence basket has surpassed 300 million rials (approximately $323). Meanwhile, Iran’s Welfare and Family Health Deputy at the Khomeini Relief Committee announced a “40% increase in financial aid” for the committee’s beneficiaries in the coming year. He … Continue reading As Widespread Poverty Grips Iran, Household Expenses Continue to Rise