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Iran loosens import restrictions on foreign cars and iPhones, trying to mask its economic woes

Iran lifted import bans on foreign cars and new iPhones to meet public demand and improve tax revenues amid economic struggles.
Buying an iPhone 16 Pro Max in Iran costs 1.6 billion rials plus import fees of 450 million rials .
The Iranian rial has devalued significantly, trading at 928,500 rials to $1, compared to 32,000 rials to $1 a decade ago.
Despite lifting some restrictions, the government faces long-term economic challenges and potential public unrest amid ongoing sanctions.

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Asharq AL-awsat

Iran Loosens Import Restrictions on Foreign Cars, iPhones to Mask its Economic Woes

All architecture student Amirhossein Azizi wanted for his 19th birthday was the latest iPhone — and for Iran's cash-strapped theocracy, it was just the gift they needed as well. Just buying a top-of-the-line iPhone 16 Pro Max in Iran's capital cost him on the day 1.6 billion rials ($1,880). An additional 450 million rials ($530) is required for import fees and registration on government-managed mobile phone networks.

1 month ago·Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Republic World

Iran Loosens Import Restrictions on Foreign Cars and iPhones, Trying to Mask Its Economic Woes

Tehran: All architecture student Amirhossein Azizi wanted for his 19th birthday was the latest iPhone — and for Iran's cash-strapped theocracy, it was just the gift they needed as well.Just buying a top-of-the-line iPhone 16 Pro Max in Iran's capital cost him on the day 1.6 billi

1 month ago·Mumbai, India

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Iran loosens import restrictions on foreign cars and iPhones, trying to mask its economic woes

Iran has lifted import bans on expensive goods like foreign cars and new iPhones, yielding to public demand for the products while also trying to mask the dire straits of its economy.

1 month ago·United States

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Express US

Iran lifts iPhones ban in desperate attempt to save collapsing economy

Iran has responded to issues within its economy by allowing iPhones to be sold

1 month ago

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vcpost.com

Iran Eases Import Bans on iPhones, Foreign Cars Amid Economic Struggles

Iran lifts bans on iPhones and foreign cars to address economic struggles and boost tax revenue amid ongoing sanctions.

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wiredfocus.com

Iran loosens import restrictions on foreign cars and iPhones, trying to mask its economic woes - Newsday - WiredFocus

TEHRAN, Iran — All architecture student Amirhossein Azizi wanted for his 19th birthday was the latest iPhone — and for Iran’s cash-strapped theocracy, it was just the gift they needed as well. Just buying a top-of-the-line iPhone 16 Pro Max in Iran’s capital cost him on the day 1.6 billion rials ($1,880). An additional 450 million rials ($530) is required for import fees and registration on government-managed mobile phone networks. “I’m very hap…

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Iran loosens import restrictions on foreign cars and iPhones, trying to mask its economic woes

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Iran Loosens Import Restrictions on Foreign Cars, iPhones to Mask its Economic Woes

Iran Loosens Import Restrictions on Foreign Cars, iPhones to Mask its Economic Woes

Iran Loosens Import Restrictions on Foreign Cars and iPhones, Trying to Mask Its Economic Woes

Iran Loosens Import Restrictions on Foreign Cars and iPhones, Trying to Mask Its Economic Woes

Iran loosens import restrictions on foreign cars and iPhones, trying to mask its economic woes

Iran loosens import restrictions on foreign cars and iPhones, trying to mask its economic woes

Iran lifts iPhones ban in desperate attempt to save collapsing economy

Iran lifts iPhones ban in desperate attempt to save collapsing economy

Iran Eases Import Bans on iPhones, Foreign Cars Amid Economic Struggles

Iran Eases Import Bans on iPhones, Foreign Cars Amid Economic Struggles

Iran loosens import restrictions on foreign cars and iPhones, trying to mask its economic woes - Newsday - WiredFocus

Iran loosens import restrictions on foreign cars and iPhones, trying to mask its economic woes - Newsday - WiredFocus

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