Title: Iranian Retirees Formally Petition for 70% Pension Increase to Address Economic Pressures
Introduction: A Formal Appeal for Support
In a recent formal appeal, a group of Iranian state retirees have addressed the nation’s highest officials, calling for immediate attention to their living conditions. The letter, directed to key government figures, underscores the severe impact of inflation and rising living costs on pensioners and requests fundamental reforms in wage and insurance policies.
The Core Demand: A 70% Adjustment
The petition, formally submitted to President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Dr. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and Head of the Planning and Budget Organization Mr. Davoud Manzour, outlines the retirees’ pressing concerns.
It states, “The majority of the country’s retirees live in difficult conditions due to their minimal pensions and grapple daily with increasing economic problems such as high prices and inflation. Many retirees even face difficulties in covering the medical expenses for themselves and their families.”
Addressing Systemic Challenges
Within the appeal, the retirees expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the State Pension Fund over the past decade. The letter notes that the fund has not effectively fulfilled its role in supporting retirees, particularly regarding supplementary medical insurance, which has reportedly caused widespread discontent.
A Call for Legislative and Executive Action
The retirees have urgently requested both the government and the parliament to take action, urging them to consider the nation’s economic realities and adopt a justice-oriented approach to increasing pensions. They emphasized that addressing the welfare of retirees is not only a supportive measure but also a legal and ethical duty.
Rebuilding Trust Through Support
Civic activists suggest that fulfilling the request for a 70% pension increase could significantly alleviate the economic and psychological burdens on this segment of society. Such a necessary measure is seen as a vital step toward rebuilding trust between retirees and support institutions and compensating for past shortcomings in the system.