Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare

US-Iran conflict: Economic attrition and maritime standoff

623 clusters · 3336 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Iran uses cryptocurrency to bypass U.S. economic sanctions

The U.S.-Iran conflict has escalated into a phase of economic attrition and maritime standoff. While the IRGC recently claimed to have launched ballistic missiles at a U.S. aircraft carrier and a guided-missile destroyer

Iran food inflation and subsidy challenges

10 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Iran's First Vice President announces increase in consumer coupons

In late June 2026, Iran’s staple bread prices had roughly doubled, with inflation for loaf varieties exceeding 140% in the first five months of 2025. The minimum monthly wage covered only about 37% of a basic consumption

Iran pension, labor, and teacher protests intensify

19 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Labor disputes rise in Iran over unpaid wages and benefits

By early September 2026, unrest involving retirees, workers, and educators expanded across Iran. Social security retirees continued demonstrations in cities such as Ahvaz, Shush, and Kermanshah, demanding wage equalizati