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Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
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Maziar Motamedi

Iran’s coupons and taxes: Giving with one hand, taking with the other

People look at goods in a Tehran market on March 12, 2024, as they prepare for Nowruz [Atta Kenare/AFP]

Tehran, Iran – Iranian authorities are rolling out an electronic coupon scheme in recognition of the dire economic conditions under sanctions, but they are also hiking taxes across the board to cover budget deficits.

As the busy shopping and travel season of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, approaches, the government of centrist President Masoud Pezeshkian has revived the coupons scheme for at least a few more months, this time online.

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