Iranian Pension Fund Denies Reports of 40% Retiree Pay Increase
In an official statement, Iran’s Civil Servants Pension Fund (CSPF) has moved to quell widespread speculation, firmly denying recent media reports that promised a significant, imminent increase in pension payments.
Official Refutation of “Inaccurate” Claims
The fund’s Department of Public Relations and International Affairs issued a clarification in response to a news story circulating since October 16, 2025. The original report, which carried headlines suggesting a 5 to 8 million Toman raise for pensioners effective from the Iranian month of Azar (November-December), has been categorically rejected.
The CSPF explicitly stated that “any published news regarding a pay increase for retirees with the announced figures (between 5 to 8 million Toman) and the timeline (Azar month) for implementing the second phase of salary adjustment is inaccurate and is strongly denied.”
Focus on Current Pension Processing
Redirecting the public’s attention to its current operational priorities, the Pension Fund emphasized its ongoing efforts to expedite the processing of pensions for new retirees. A particular focus has been placed on retired educators, with the announcement that 90% of their pension documents and payments were finalized in the previous month of Mehr (September-October).
This initiative, as described by the Fund, is part of a broader commitment to “honoring retirees and enhancing their level of satisfaction.”
A Call for Media Responsibility
Reiterating a standard protocol for official information, the statement concluded by reminding all media outlets and social media activists to verify any news concerning retiree livelihoods against official announcements from the Fund before publication.
The public is directed to treat the CSPF’s official website (www.cspf.ir) and its formally introduced communication channels as the only authoritative sources for news on pensions, benefits, and services.