Iranian Chill Thread

[American Eagle]

Iran - Economy - overview:

Iran's economy is marked by statist policies and an inefficient state sector, which create major distortions throughout the system, and reliance on oil, which provides a large share of government revenues. Price controls, subsidies, and other rigidities weigh down the economy, undermining the potential for private-sector-led growth. Private sector activity is typically limited to small-scale workshops, farming, some manufacturing, and services. Significant informal market activity flourishes and corruption is widespread. Tehran since the early 1990s has recognized the need to reduce these inefficiencies, and in December 2010 the Majles passed President Mahmud AHMADI-NEJAD's Targeted Subsidies Law (TSL) to reduce state subsidies on food and energy. This was the most extensive economic reform since the government implemented gasoline rationing in 2007. Over a five-year period the legislation sought to phase out subsidies that previously cost Tehran $60-$100 billion annually and mostly benefited Iran''s upper and middle classes. Cash payouts of $45 per person to more than 90% of Iranian households mitigated initial widespread resistance to the TSL program. However, inflation in 2012 reached its highest level in four years, eroding the value of these cash payouts and motivating the Majles to halt planned price increases for the second half of 2012 through at least March 2013. New fiscal and monetary constraints on Tehran, following international sanctions in January against Iran''s Central Bank and oil exports, significantly reduced Iran''s oil revenue, forced government spending cuts, and fueled a 20% currency depreciation. Economic growth turned negative for the first time in two decades. Iran also continues to suffer from double-digit unemployment and underemployment. Underemployment among Iran''s educated youth has convinced many to seek jobs overseas, resulting in a significant "brain drain."

GDP (purchasing power parity):

$988.4 billion (2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 18
$1.007 trillion (2011 est.)
$977.7 billion (2010 est.)
note: data are in 2012 US dollars
GDP (official exchange rate):

$541.2 billion (2012 est.)
GDP - real growth rate:

-1.9% (2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 208
3% (2011 est.)
5.9% (2010 est.)
GDP - per capita (PPP):

$13,000 (2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 100
$13,400 (2011 est.)
$13,200 (2010 est.)
note: data are in 2012 US dollars
Gross national saving:

30.3% of GDP (2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 24
36.6% of GDP (2011 est.)
34.7% of GDP (2010 est.)
GDP - composition, by end use:

household consumption: 45.9%
government consumption: 13.3%
investment in fixed capital: 30.6%
investment in inventories: 1.5%
exports of goods and services: 25.3%
imports of goods and services: -16.6%
(2012 est.)
GDP - composition, by sector of origin:

agriculture: 9.8%
industry: 46.2%
services: 44.1% (2012 est.)
Agriculture - products:

wheat, rice, other grains, sugar beets, sugarcane, fruits, nuts, cotton; dairy products, wool; caviar
Industries:

petroleum, petrochemicals, fertilizers, caustic soda, textiles, cement and other construction materials, food processing (particularly sugar refining and vegetable oil production), ferrous and non-ferrous metal fabrication, armaments
Industrial production growth rate:

-5.8% (2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 173
Labor force:

27.05 million
country comparison to the world: 24
note: shortage of skilled labor (2012 est.)
Labor force - by occupation:

agriculture: 25%
industry: 31%
services: 45% (June 2007)
Unemployment rate:

15.5% (2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 147
14.1% (2011 est.)
note: data are according to the Iranian Government
Population below poverty line:

18.7% (2007 est.)
Household income or consumption by percentage share:

lowest 10%: 2.6%
highest 10%: 29.6% (2005)
Distribution of family income - Gini index:

44.5 (2006)
country comparison to the world: 45
Budget:

revenues: $79.69 billion
expenditures: $92.63 billion (2012 est.)
Taxes and other revenues:

14.7% of GDP (2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 196
Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-):

-2.4% of GDP (2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 95
Public debt:

18.4% of GDP (2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 131
13.9% of GDP (2011 est.)
note: includes publicly guaranteed debt
Fiscal year:

21 March - 20 March
Inflation rate (consumer prices):

19.9% (2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 216
20.6% (2011 est.)
note: official Iranian estimate
Central bank discount rate:

NA%
Commercial bank prime lending rate:

11% (31 December 2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 70
11.25% (31 December 2011 est.)
Stock of narrow money:

$42.91 billion (31 December 2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 50
$40.06 billion (31 December 2011 est.)
Stock of broad money:

$199.9 billion (31 December 2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 40
$183.5 billion (31 December 2011 est.)
Stock of domestic credit:

$77.74 billion (31 December 2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 59
$77.6 billion (31 December 2011 est.)
Market value of publicly traded shares:

$107.2 billion (31 December 2011)
country comparison to the world: 43
$86.62 billion (31 December 2010)
$63.3 billion (31 December 2009)
Current account balance:

$-9.307 billion (2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 174
$59.38 billion (2011 est.)
Exports:

$67.04 billion (2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 53
$144.9 billion (2011 est.)
Exports - commodities:

petroleum 80%, chemical and petrochemical products, fruits and nuts, carpets
Exports - partners:

China 22.1%, India 11.9%, Turkey 10.6%, South Korea 7.6%, Japan 7.1% (2012)
Imports:

$70.03 billion (2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 43
$77.81 billion (2011 est.)
Imports - commodities:

industrial supplies, capital goods, foodstuffs and other consumer goods, technical services
Imports - partners:

UAE 33.2%, China 13.8%, Turkey 11.8%, South Korea 7.4% (2012)
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold:

$74.06 billion (31 December 2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 29
$84.06 billion (31 December 2011 est.)
Debt - external:

$14.84 billion (31 December 2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 86
$19.11 billion (31 December 2011 est.)
Stock of direct foreign investment - at home:

$37.31 billion (31 December 2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 57
$32.44 billion (31 December 2011 est.)
Stock of direct foreign investment - abroad:

$3.345 billion (31 December 2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 67
$2.915 billion (31 December 2011 est.)
Exchange rates:

Iranian rials (IRR) per US dollar -
12,175.5 (2012 est.)
10,616.3 (2011 est.)
10,254.18 (2010 est.)
9,864.3 (2009)
9,142.8 (2008)

 

[Abii]

Would you like to draw a distinction, list differences, between the Saudi Kingdom style of governmentg and the Ayatolla theocracy style of government?

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btw, the Americans are giving an ultimatum that Iran cannot attend. There's a good chance that the UN will cancel the invitation. The opposition has refused to show up and the Americans don't want the mullahs there.

Let's wait and see.

In any case, it's funny how you're being thrown around as if you're a used piece of diaper. And then you gloat about being invited. No honour whatsoever.

 

[rmi5]

haddeaghal begoo oonja tooye kodoom pompe benzin dari kar mikoni ke age ahyanan gozaremoon oftad oonvara ye pooli behet bedim beri sandis bezani inghad sandis sandis nakoni.

To chi migi in vasat?
ouni ke baayad manzouram ra mifahmid, @haman10 , fahmidesh. to ham boro 4 ta ketaab e ghodrat bekhoun, ke daf'e ye ba'd, khaasti man ra troll bekoni, vasat e kaar, jeloye yek kasi ke mohandesi bargh khounde, be geryeh kardan nayofti
BTW, tou USA, tou pomp e benzin haash ham, taraf baalaaye saali 50,000 $ dar aamad daareh, har moghe in ghadr poul ra tounesti bebini, oun moghe shorou' kon be chert va pert goftan

 

[haman10]

@haman10 , fahmidesh

boro bemir baba

@American Eagle

dude ,i'm sorry because of bad language a troll is using .

although i might not agree with your opinions youre always welcome to post here .

 

[Abii]

boro bemir baba

@American Eagle

dude ,i'm sorry because of bad language a troll is using .

although i might not agree with your opinions youre always welcome to post here .

what a two faced person you are.

You're skilled, but you're using your skills in the wrong place. This is f'ing forum that people use to blow off steam. Here you are acting like a two faced politician.

You become a different person as soon as you start talking English. This whole Taqiye thing seems like it's true with you religous goons.

 

[Ayush]

so @rmi5 u are against the iranian regime right?

 

[rmi5]

so @rmi5 u are against the iranian regime right?

Yes sir

 

[Ayush]

Yes sir

so,how many iranians migrated after 79?(did u/your family migrate because of this)
also if i ask you,what % of iranians do u think are against the regime?

 

[rmi5]

so,how many iranians migrated after 79?(did u/your family migrate because of this)
also if i ask you,what % of iranians do u think are against the regime?

About 5-6 million Iranians have emigrated from Iran. Almost all Iranians in abroad are against the regime, but inside the country, they have only 5-10% supporters who are from the lower casts of the society, and many of them are dependent on the money that regime gave them. We have some neutral population in Iran as well, who are a big number. But, still the majority of the society, inside the Iran are opposing the regime. But, consider that no one can give you exact numbers, since the society is kept very closed by the regime and state propaganda, which is something like NK, and does not allow the real numbers be measured or announced

 

[Abii]

so,how many iranians migrated after 79?(did u/your family migrate because of this)
also if i ask you,what % of iranians do u think are against the regime?

Most Iranians haven't migrated b/c of the 79 disaster directly (meaning in the years immediately after). The vast majority that have left, have left in the 90's and 2000's. The number 1 reason is always for better educational and professional opportunities. The parents can have better and higher paying jobs while the kids can get better education all while living in a free country where you're respected as a citizen and human being.

 

[New]

To chi migi in vasat?
ouni ke baayad manzouram ra mifahmid, @haman10 , fahmidesh. to ham boro 4 ta ketaab e ghodrat bekhoun, ke daf'e ye ba'd, khaasti man ra troll bekoni, vasat e kaar, jeloye yek kasi ke mohandesi bargh khounde, be geryeh kardan nayofti
BTW, tou USA, tou pomp e benzin haash ham, taraf baalaaye saali 50,000 $ dar aamad daareh, har moghe in ghadr poul ra tounesti bebini, oun moghe shorou' kon be chert va pert goftan

bekhab moamele,
dashtam dar morede pompe benzin shookhi mikardam amma mesle inke vaghean dari tooye pompe benzin kar mikoni va az karet ham razi hasti are?
dar morede oon 50k $ yejoori sohbat kardi vaghean delam vasat sookht. baba khob az avval begoo pool niaz dari inghad keshesh nade dige. shomare hesab bede vasat ye meghdari naghdan variz konam.

 

[INDIC]

Are you atheist @rmi5.

 

[rmi5]

Are you atheist @rmi5.

I am agnostic

 

[haman10]

Are you atheist @rmi5.

he is more lactose intolerant than atheist

he is no one dude

 

[Ahriman]

I am agnostic

Why don't you consider "Militant Atheism"? Its much more fun