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Govt. popular with Iranians

Iran’s defense minister says the security in the country is a clear indication that the government is popular among Iranians from all walks of life.

“Of the most important measures taken by the ninth and tenth governments to promote welfare for the people of our country were eliminating depravation, [spurring] development and prosperity, upgrade living standards … and the subsidy elimination plan,” said Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi.

“By upgrading the scientific level of universities, establishing new medical and sports centers, developing the infrastructure and [implementing] development projects, we are trying to provide the right conditions to nurture the talents of the youth and elevate the status of Iran in the region and the world,” the general was quoted as saying in a defense ministry statement.

The government has set in motion a series of schemes to distribute wealth among the people more fairly and boost national development.

A major initiative coming into effect recently is the targeted subsidy plan, which envisions eliminating subsidies and instead giving cash handouts to help low-income families.

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