Tehran municipality accused of ‘overstep’ after launching welfare projects

Tehran municipality has launched welfare initiatives including a price freeze on 12 basic goods, a housing project, and a maternity package to help residents cope with rising living costs. These measures have raised concerns about their funding, effectiveness, and whether the local authority is overstepping its traditional responsibilities, which are primarily managed by the national government. The most controversial is the 'Zero Inflation' project amid nearly 90% inflation last month and 108.8% food inflation, with doubts about its implementation and potential to increase inequality between Tehran and other cities.