Stories by Jonathan Saul | The Western Producer

Bread is a staple in Iran and any shortage would be another blow for the government after violent protests in July, as people took to the streets over water shortages. | Getty Images

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Iran buying record volume of wheat after worst drought in 50 years – sources

LONDON/MOSCOW/HAMBURG, Oct 13 (Reuters) – Iran needs to buy a record 8 million tonnes of wheat in the current season, Iranian industry sources said, after its domestic crop was hit by drought, while the jump in imports will coincide with high global grain prices adding to pressures on the country’s finances. Bread is a staple […] Read more

October 13, 2021