Iran Press/ Iran News: The minister highlighted that throughout the 2010s, numerous opportunities were missed, resulting in an economy that is currently stagnant. Particularly since 2018, there has been a decline in production and income, accompanied by an increase in inflation and prices, which has placed significant pressure on both the people and the government, leading to a substantial budget deficit.
According to Khandouzi, certain experts had warned the president early on about the potential for triple-digit inflation. Additionally, there was unrest within Iran last year. Despite the Central Bank's endeavors to retrieve Iran's frozen assets from foreign banks, their efforts were hindered by the US Treasury, which created obstacles for Iran's agreements with other nations. In fact, any institution or individual collaborating with Iran would face attempts by the US to isolate them.
The minister stated: "Their intention was to portray the 13th government as incapable; however, we have proven them wrong. Despite inflation affecting housing and food prices, we have managed to initiate economic growth. Over the past year, unemployment rates have gradually decreased and currently stand at 8.2 percent." He further added: "We are witnessing a surge in domestic and foreign investments, surpassing all previous governments. This demonstrates our effective policies."
Khandouzi believed that Iran's inclusion in organizations such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS serves as evidence of the government's successful policies.
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