Voice of Iran: Economic woes

By: Anonymous contributor from Iran

Attention, Attention

The value of the US dollar, as an international currency and the benchmark for imports into Iran, is continuously rising. This trend, coupled with the depreciation of the Iranian rial, has severe consequences for Iran’s economy, including:

• Severe inflation and rising prices of goods and services;
• Depreciation of savings and assets due to the constant devaluation of the national currency;
• Declining purchasing power of the people, making it harder to afford basic necessities;
• Economic recession and business closures due to reduced demand and rising production costs;
• Capital flight and decreased domestic and foreign investment as a result of economic instability;
• Increased foreign debt and greater dependency on limited financial resources;
• Rising migration and brain drain due to hopelessness about the country’s economic and social future;
• Expansion of informal markets and smuggling as a consequence of economic restrictions and sanctions;
• Widening economic inequality and a growing class divide; and
• Negative impacts on financial markets and declining public trust in the economic system.

Amidst this economic crisis, the Islamic Republic not only fails to address domestic issues but also worsens the situation by spending massive resources on military programs, missile development, and funding militant groups in the region—placing even greater pressure on the Iranian people.

Negotiation with this regime, which has proven to be solely focused on maintaining its grip on power, is futile. The only real solution is transitioning away from the Islamic Republic and establishing a national and democratic government that leverages Iran’s internal capacities and proper governance to pave the way for development, freedom, and progress.

Overthrowing the Islamic Republic = Stability, Freedom, and Prosperity for Iran and the Middle East.