Title: State Pension Fund Denies Reports of 40% Pay Rise, Prioritizes New Retiree Processing
In an official statement, Iran’s State Pension Fund has moved to clarify public discourse, firmly denying widespread media reports that had suggested a significant pay increase for retirees was imminent.
Official Refutation of Unverified Claims
The Fund’s Department of Public and International Relations issued a detailed communiqué, explicitly refuting news articles that had circulated on October 17, 2024. These reports had claimed retirees were set to receive a payment increase of between 5 to 8 million tomans, supposedly to be implemented in the Iranian month of Azar (November-December). The Pension Fund stated categorically that “all such published news is entirely without merit and has been completely denied.”
Focus on Processing New Pensions
Shifting the narrative from speculation to action, the announcement outlined the institution’s current operational priorities. The Fund’s primary focus is reportedly on accelerating the process of establishing pension payments for new retirees, with a special emphasis on the teaching community. Official reports indicate that 90% of the relevant payment orders for this group are slated for finalization by the end of the current Iranian month of Mehr (October 22, 2024). These efforts are described as part of the Fund’s ongoing commitment to honoring pensioners’ rights and enhancing their satisfaction.
Call for Media Responsibility and Reliance on Official Channels
Reiterating a standing policy, the Pension Fund strongly emphasized that all official news regarding pensions, benefits, and services is disseminated exclusively through its Department of Public and International Relations and its official website. The Fund has called upon all media outlets and social media activists to exercise due diligence, urging them to consult and verify any information concerning retiree livelihoods through these official announcements before publication.