Living condition are bad in Iran, judiciary chief says

Iran's chief justice acknowledged the country's severe economic struggles and corruption in different levels of government.

Speaking at a meeting with members of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the parliament on Tuesday, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said, "The people's livelihood is not good; it is bad. All branches of government must work to strengthen the country's economic and productive base, which is crucial for improving people's living conditions."

His comments come amidst widespread economic hardship in Iran, exacerbated by international sanctions and domestic mismanagement.

Ejei stressed the need for a shift in the culture surrounding investment, urging, "We must change the culture of supporting investors in the country. We should not consider wealth as something negative.”

Advocating for the utilization of the potential of Iranians living abroad, he asked. “Are all Iranians living abroad against the Islamic Republic?" he asked.

Addressing concerns about government corruption, he said, "Corruption is contagious; sometimes financial corruption leads to political and cultural corruption as well. We in the judiciary do not claim to be without flaws, but we have dedicated ourselves to correcting weaknesses and shortcomings."