Title: Government Reaffirms Commitment to Pensioners, Announces Clear Timeline for Arrears
In a significant address during a visit to Shahrekord, the Head of Iran’s Plan and Budget Organization, Seyyed Hamid Pourmohammadi, delivered a firm message on the government’s fiscal responsibilities. He emphasized that despite numerous external pressures and obstacles, the state’s payment processes have continued without a single moment’s interruption.
Steadfast Fulfillment of Obligations
Pourmohammadi detailed that all government commitments, including salaries for employees, pensions for retirees, subsidies to citizens, and crucial infrastructural and production support, have been disbursed in a regular and disciplined manner since the beginning of the current administration’s term. This statement underscores a core policy of maintaining social and economic stability.
Positive Developments for Pensioners
The announcement included particularly good news for the nation’s retirees. The Minister of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare has announced a clear and definitive schedule for the payment of overdue pension adjustments for Social Security Organization retirees.
According to the finalized plan, the disbursement of these arrears will commence on September 6, 2025 (Shahrivar 15, 1404). Priority will be given to minimum-wage retirees, survivors, and recipients of disability pensions, with payments for this group starting even earlier, on September 3, 2025 (Shahrivar 12, 1404). All other pensioners are scheduled to receive their arrears by the end of the month of Shahrivar. The estimated amount for each retiree is between 3 to 4 million tomans.
Part of a Broader Harmonization Policy
This payment is a key component of the government’s ongoing “pay harmonization” plan, which aims to ensure greater fairness and equity in pensioner livelihoods. The Head of the Social Security Organization noted that the implementation of a proportional adjustment scheme from late 2023 has already resulted in a significant increase of over 1.5 times in pensioners’ income.
While acknowledging past delays due to serious challenges in financial resources and economic pressures, officials stated that persistent follow-ups by the Ministry of Labour and the Social Security Organization have now secured the necessary framework to fulfill these obligations. The ultimate goal, as emphasized by the government, is to align pension incomes more closely with the real cost of living, demonstrating a continued commitment to the welfare of its retired citizens.
