Iran Collects 28.3% of Annual Tax Target in Five Months as Oil Revenue Faces Pressure

Iran collected only 28.3% of the tax revenue projected in its annual budget during the first five months of the Iranian year, highlighting mounting pressure on public finances. The shortfall comes as sanctions, disruptions to oil exports and broader economic instability complicate government planning. Officials are increasingly relying on taxation to offset weaker energy income, but limited economic activity and inflation could constrain collections. The figures point to widening fiscal challenges as Tehran seeks to fund services and wartime spending.