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Food inflation hammers households in war-hit Iran

Al Jazeera · · 993 words · By Maziar Motamedi
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14 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“The Statistical Center of Iran (SCI) said Farvardin, the first month of the Persian calendar year that ended on April 20, had an inflation rate of 73.5 percent compared to the same month of the previous year.”
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One source reports the SCI inflation rate for Farvardin as 73.5%, while another source (Tehran Times/IRNA) reports it as 30.6%, and a third (Financial Tribune) mentions a different figure for the preceding month. The sources directly contradict each other on the specific percentage.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Iranian-Americans, also known as Persian Americans, are United States citizens or nationals who are of Iranian ancestry or who hold Iranian citizenship. According to the National Organization for Civi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_Americans
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of notable Iranian-Americans of all Iranian ethnic backgrounds, including both original immigrants who obtained American citizenship and their American descendants. To be included in th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Iranian_Americans
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nishapur (Persian: نیشاپور) or Neyshabur (نیشابور, [ˌnejʃɒːˈbuːɹ] ) is a city in the Central District of Nishapur County, Razavi Khorasan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nishapur
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“The SCI also noted that inflation was five percent higher in Farvardin compared to the previous month.”
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The claim appears in one news article, but the other provided web search results for this claim are irrelevant (referring to the LA Rams football team or general Wikipedia entries on Iran), providing no corroboration or contradiction.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Iranian-Americans, also known as Persian Americans, are United States citizens or nationals who are of Iranian ancestry or who hold Iranian citizenship. According to the National Organization for Civi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_Americans
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Central District of Ashkezar County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان اشکذر) is in Yazd province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Ashkezar..
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_District_(Ashkezar_Cou…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nishapur (Persian: نیشاپور) or Neyshabur (نیشابور, [ˌnejʃɒːˈbuːɹ] ) is a city in the Central District of Nishapur County, Razavi Khorasan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nishapur
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“The Central Bank of Iran... reported a slightly lower inflation rate of 67 percent for Farvardin compared to a year earlier, and a seven percent monthly increase.”
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One source reports the CBI inflation rate for Farvardin as 67% with a 7% monthly increase. However, the Financial Tribune reports the CBI inflation rate for the preceding month (Esfand) at 11.9% and Farvardin growth at 0.5%, creating a significant discrepancy in the reported figures.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The culture of Iran (Persian: فرهنگ ایران) or culture of Persia is one of the oldest and among the most influential in the world. Iran (Persia) is widely regarded as one of the cradles of civilization…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Iran
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Iranian-Americans, also known as Persian Americans, are United States citizens or nationals who are of Iranian ancestry or who hold Iranian citizenship. According to the National Organization for Civi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_Americans
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Iranian Revolution, also known as the Islamic Revolution, culminated in the overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty in 1979. The revolution led to the replacement of the Imperial State of Iran by the Is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_Revolution
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“The SCI reported a staggering 115 percent food inflation rate for the first month of the year, compared to the same period the year before”
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The 115% food inflation figure is reported in one specific article. Other search results discuss general inflation or different time periods (January 2025), but do not corroborate this specific 115% figure for the first month of the year.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, also known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to the no…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of cities in Iran, categorized by province. The census years listed below comes from the Statistical Center of Iran. Since 2006, Iran has conducted a census every five years. Cities in …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_in_Iran_by_prov…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Statistical Center of Iran (abbr. SCI; Persian: مرکز آمار ایران) is the main organization for statistics in Iran. It is administered and funded by the Government of Iran. SCI was established in 1…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statistical_Center_of_Iran
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“Solid vegetable oil had the highest increase at 375 percent, followed by liquid cooking oil at 308 percent; imported rice at 209 percent; Iranian rice at 173 percent; and chicken at 191 percent.”
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These specific percentage increases for oil, rice, and chicken are not found in the other provided evidence sources, which discuss general food price trends or different statistics.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been engaged in a war with Iran and its regional allies. The conflict began when the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting mili…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 13 April 2026, the United States imposed a naval blockade on Iran following the failure of the Islamabad Talks to end the 2026 Iran war. The US military said the blockade had begun on Monday, 13 Ap…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_naval_block…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, also known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to the no…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran
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“The lowest price hikes were for butter, at 48 percent, followed by infant formula at 71 percent and pasta at 75 percent.”
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The specific figures for butter (48%), infant formula (71%), and pasta (75%) are reported by Al Jazeera, but no other independent source in the provided evidence corroborates these exact numbers.
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web search NEUTRAL — The lowest price hikes were for butter, at 48 percent, followed by infant formula at 71 percent and pasta at 75 percent.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/10/food-inflation-hamm…
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web search NEUTRAL — Learn how to make Butter Chicken, a heavenly chicken gravy recipe by Chef Varun Inamdar.Butter Chicken is probably one of the most popular Indian chicken rec...
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web search NEUTRAL — Formula Feeding Calculator. Estimates recommended formula amount based on new-born or infant age and weight.
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“On Sunday afternoon, it [the rial] stood at about 1.77 million against the US dollar in Tehran’s open market”
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The claim states the rate was 1.77 million. A web search result for April 12, 2026, mentions a rate of 1,605,000. While close, it does not exactly match the 1.77 million figure, and no other source confirms the 1.77 million rate.
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web search NEUTRAL — You can convert Iranian Rials to US Dollars using the exchange-rates.org currency converter in just one easy step: Enter the amount of IRR you want to convert to USD in the box labeled "Amount". That'…
https://www.exchange-rates.org/converter/irr-usd
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web search NEUTRAL — US dollar – Iranian rial official exchange rate graph (2000-2017)[citation needed]. Official vs. free exchange rates (rials per US dollar)[48][49]. Year.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_rial
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web search NEUTRAL — On Sunday 12 April 2026, the price of US Dollar (Remittance) in the market was 1,605,000 Iranian Rials. This is a 58,000 IRR (3.75%) increase compared to yesterday.
https://alanchand.com/en/currencies-price/usd-hav
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“The rate was about 830,000 per US dollar a year ago.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general currency conversion tools and Wikipedia graphs that do not specify the exchange rate for the exact date one year prior to the report.
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web search NEUTRAL — US dollar – Iranian rial official exchange rate graph (2000-2017)[citation needed]. Official vs. free exchange rates (rials per US dollar)[48][49]. Year.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_rial
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web search NEUTRAL — IRR to USD: Convert Iranian Rials to US Dollars. 1.0000 IRR = 0.0000007593 USD April 24, 2026 at 5:25 PM UTC. Check the latest currency exchange rates for the Iranian Rial, US Dollar and all major wor…
https://www.exchange-rates.org/converter/irr-usd
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web search NEUTRAL — Get the latest 1 US Dollar to Iranian Rial rate for FREE with the original Universal Currency Converter. Set rate alerts for USD to IRR and learn more about US Dollars and Iranian Rials from XE - the …
https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=…
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“the US presses on with a naval blockade of Iranian ports.”
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The naval blockade is reported by four independent news organizations: BBC News (twice), RT News, and Al Jazeera. Additionally, Wikipedia explicitly mentions the '2026 United States naval blockade of Iran' starting April 13, 2026.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The US has also enforced a naval blockade on Iranian ports
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0px2x53k2o?at_medium=RSS…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — the US continues to enforce a naval blockade on Iranian ports
https://www.rt.com/news/639429-us-iran-trump-war-powers/
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The US has also enforced a naval blockade on Iranian ports in the Gulf
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd9pn541jjlo?at_medium=RSS…
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“Tehran had sent an official response to the text for an agreement earlier proposed by the US through mediator Pakistan”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or cross-references regarding a response to a US-proposed agreement mediated by Pakistan.
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“The government hands out monthly cash subsidies and electronic vouchers... which together amount to less than $10 each month per person.”
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“Pezeshkian and Central Bank chief Abdolnasser Hemmati... have blamed the war that began in late February”
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“a near-total internet shutdown now being imposed by Iranian authorities for a 72nd day.”
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“the blackout... is ordered by the Supreme National Security Council.”
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