Iran Allows Sale of State Buildings Damaged in War

Iranian media reports that the General Treasury of the country has issued a directive authorizing ministries, institutions, and state-owned companies to use the option of selling or bartering government buildings that sustained damage during the war.

Previously, the Islamic Republic had repeatedly and fully covered the costs of rebuilding homes for Hezbollah members in Lebanon that were destroyed in Israeli strikes. This stands in contrast to published reports indicating that, regarding the construction and renovation of homes or destroyed facilities within Iran, no direct financial aid has yet been allocated to either citizens or government entities.

According to Mizan, the General Treasury's directive grants executive agencies the authority to make decisions regarding buildings deemed "unrepairable" or those assessed as having high levels of damage, and to take action to determine their fate. This action may include the sale or barter of these properties.

Iranian media have not provided further details regarding the pricing mechanism or the method of implementing this policy. However, this decision comes at a time when a number of government facilities and buildings were damaged during the conflict.