Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani announced on social media that the city’s “Zero-Inflation Initiative” is scheduled for a nationwide rollout. The program, which was originally launched by the Tehran Municipality, aims to freeze the prices of essential goods for a period of six months.

According to Mayor Zakani, the initiative serves as an "economic shield" intended to protect the Iranian public from the effects of international sanctions. In his statement, the mayor explicitly linked the necessity of this price-control measure to the economic policies of the United States, specifically citing the actions of President-elect Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary-designate Scott Bessent. Zakani characterized these U.S. policies as an "economic war" against the Iranian people.

While the mayor has positioned the program as a vital tool for economic stability, the report from Middle East Eye notes that the initiative is a direct response to external financial pressure. The announcement suggests a shift from a localized municipal effort to a broader national strategy, though details regarding how the municipality intends to enforce these price freezes on a national scale or how it will be funded remain limited. The initiative reflects the Iranian government's ongoing efforts to mitigate the inflationary pressures caused by long-standing sanctions and currency volatility.