In Iran, there is an unprecedented rise in food prices. In particular, the rise in prices has also affected meat, the price of which has increased by 70%. According to Iranian media, this was stated by the deputy director of the Centre for Statistics of Iran, Javad Huseynzadeh.

According to the information, the cost of a kilogram of mutton increased from 490 thousand riyals (11.6 dollars) to 995 thousand rials (23.6 dollars).

Javad Huseynzade added that research showed an increase in inflation to 39.6%.

'The rise in food prices amounted to 57.5%, and for other goods 32%. Household appliances on average went up by 82%. Prices for tomatoes soared by 200%, while the cost of water and electricity increased by 14%,' he said.