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Iran Unveils 1405 Budget: New Currency, Salary Hikes, Tax Changes
12/24/2025
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Story summary
- Iran's government submitted the 1405 budget bill totaling over 14 trillion new rials, the first drafted with the new rial that removes four zeros, to curb the deficit and inflation.
- The bill includes a 20% salary increase for government employees and raises the income tax exemption ceiling.
- Parliamentary review will begin, with the government aiming to broaden sustainable income sources and reduce oil revenue dependence.
