Fact-check · Oct 6, 2026 · Donald Trump
“Iran...have inflation of almost 300%”
FALSE
What the record shows
Iran's Statistical Center reported point-to-point inflation at 89.8% in September 2026; annual inflation at 73.6%. IMF projects 68.9% average for 2026. No authoritative source reports 300% inflation.
Claim overstates Iran's inflation by roughly 3-4x. Highest reported figure is ~90% (point-to-point, Sept 2026).
This figure differs by region.
Sources
- Iran's annual inflation rate reaches 53.9%, Central Bank of Iran says
- Iran’s Inflation Reaches 89.8% in September: Statistical Center
- Iran’s inflation surges further as consumer prices hit new highs
- Iran's inflation spiral deepens as rial slides and tensions rise
- Average inflation rate Iran 2031| Statista
- Inflation in Iran
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