Tehran’s municipal leader, Alireza Zakani, announced that a local programme designed to curb rising consumer prices will be broadened to cover the entire country. The mayor communicated the decision through a post on the social platform X, indicating that the measure will move beyond the capital’s jurisdiction.
The scheme, titled the “Zero‑Inflation Initiative,” was introduced by the Tehran municipality to lock the cost of staple items for a half‑year period. Its primary objective is to shield households from price volatility and to mitigate the economic impact of external pressures.
In his X post, Zakani linked the initiative to the broader context of sanctions imposed by the United States. He referenced former President Donald Trump and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, describing their policies as an “economic war on Iranians.” The mayor suggested that the municipal effort is a direct response to these sanctions, aiming to lessen their effect on everyday Iranians.
Zakani characterised the programme as an “economic shield” intended to counteract U.S. pressure. He indicated that extending the price‑freeze nationwide would reinforce this protective barrier, providing a uniform level of relief across all provinces.
The mayor also framed the situation as an “all‑out war,” asserting that the government must employ every possible tool to alleviate economic hardship. He emphasized the urgency of taking decisive action to reduce the strain on citizens caused by external economic forces.
The planned nationwide rollout of the price‑stabilisation effort signals a coordinated approach by Iranian authorities to address inflationary trends amid ongoing sanctions. No further details on implementation timelines or the specific range of goods covered were provided in the mayor’s statement.
Reporting attribution: based on reporting by Middle East Eye — original source: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/tehran-measure-stabilise-goods-prices-set-nationwide-rollout-mayor-says.