Iran has faced severe food inflation in the past decade, driven by multiple factors. These include agricultural, climatic and energy[1] challenges, significant issues in water management, and inefficiencies in the food supply chain. A major contributing factor is the involvement of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the economy, particularly in the agriculture and food sectors but also due to significant spendings on Iran's proxies which increase the public deficit.[2] The IRGC’s influence has been linked to mismanagement and corruption, exacerbating problems in water resources, agricultural practices, and food production.
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- ^ Amiri, Hoshang (2024-05-27). "Iran's Government Budget Deficit Worsened During Ebrahim Raisi's Presidency". Iran Focus. Retrieved 2024-12-16.