The head of the Economic Security Police of Faraja, while announcing the existing economic pressure in the country, stated that Iran is in an economic war with enemies. These remarks come as the volume of smuggled goods in the country has reached $30 billion.
Dimensions of Smuggling in Iran
According to official statistics, smuggling is considered one of the major economic problems in the country. The high volume of smuggling directly negatively impacts domestic production and employment. This situation not only leads to public dissatisfaction but also weakens economic and social infrastructures.
Strategies to Counter Economic Pressure
The head of the Economic Security Police added that the enemies' goal is to create dissatisfaction in society by increasing economic pressure. In this regard, serious measures are being taken to combat smuggling and support domestic production. Planning for the implementation of stricter laws in the area of smuggling and cooperation with various institutions are among the other intended actions.
Given these conditions, economic officials need to collaborate and synergize with each other to counter economic threats. Therefore, focusing on national production and utilizing domestic capacities can be an effective solution to reduce the negative effects of smuggling and economic pressure.
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