Iran's government sells subsidised meat for Eid al-Adha under blockade
Iran's government has begun selling subsidised meat to citizens ahead of Eid al-Adha. According to Al Jazeera, prices of meat and other basics are rising in the country due to the US blockade and sanctions, squeezing households' purchasing power.
Iran's government has started selling subsidised meat to citizens ahead of Eid al-Adha. According to Al Jazeera, prices of meat and other basic foods in the country have risen markedly.
The report links the price increases to the blockade and sanctions imposed by the United States. The rising costs are making the traditional holiday purchase of sacrificial animals and meat harder for many households.
Details on the scope and duration of the subsidised-sales scheme will become clearer through officials' statements. Information here is based on Al Jazeera's reporting.
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