Fact-check · Oct 28, 2026 · Donald Trump
“They have inflation the highest in the world, 301% as of a couple of days ago”
FALSESaid in 2 broadcasts
What the record shows
Iran's Statistical Center reported 89.8% point-to-point inflation in September 2026; IMF projects 78.6% average inflation for 2026 (Iranian year ending March 2027). No source reports 301%.
Claim overstates Iran's inflation by roughly 3-4x. Latest official data shows 73-90% range, not 301%.
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 spiral deepens as rial slides and tensions rise
- Iran’s annual inflation remains above 80% as household pressure persists
- Inflation in Iran
- 2026 Iran war fuel crisis
Every time it was said
2 times, Oct 23, 2026 to Oct 28, 2026 · 2 false
False
Oct 23, 2026FALSE
Oct 28, 2026FALSE
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