Iranian MP: Economic conditions breaking people's backs

Long lines of people seeking to purchase meat in Iran

Analysis by PMOI/MEK

Iran, July 30, 2019 - As social crises grow, infighting in the ranks of Iran's regime increases.

Iran’s Majlis (parliament), during its public session, was another scene of clashes between regime’s factions.

Majlis member Mohsen Biglari addressed regime President Hassan Rouhani, while also acknowledging the dire economic and social situation stemming from the mullahs’ in capability.

“Mr. Rouhani, please consider the economic and industrial situation of the country. People are under heavy economic pressure; quit referring to any social problem to the [U.S.] sanctions, we all know that 80% of the crises are due to mismanagement. With a 300% inflation rate, the 450,000 rials subsidies won’t help people,” Biglari said.

“Mr. President, farmers, livestock farmers, employees, workers and teachers and many merchants of poor areas are living under the poverty line and have an unbearable life… So many of our compatriots have not tasted red meat for months," Biglari added.

Economic conditions in Iran have deteriorated in the past years, mainly due to the destructive policies of the regime. Poor living and work conditions, unpaid wages and lack of job security often result in protests by different segments of the Iranian society in various regions of Iran.

Regime officials often try to blame economic woes on foreign factors such as U.S. sanctions. But in their slogans, Iranian protesters regularly target regime officials for their corruption and their destructive policies such as spending the country's wealth and resources on fueling conflicts in neighboring countries.

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