Soaring Car Prices in Iran Put Vehicles Out of Reach for Many Citizens Amid Deep Economic Strain

UPDATE - follow-up to An unaffordable car market highlights Iran's cost-of-living crisis - aljazeera.com: Rising vehicle prices in Iran have made buying a car nearly impossible for regular citizens, pushing the ongoing cost-of-living crisis further into the spotlight. Local car markets show a severe gap between official vehicle rates and what families can actually afford to pay. This high cost of cars reflects broader economic troubles affecting households across the country, where basic expenses continue to climb while purchasing power drops. Industry watchers note that import limits and local production issues have added to the problem, leaving very few affordable options for buyers. People looking to purchase a car now face long delays and inflated prices in both official and open markets.