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Tehran Prosecutor's Order Exposes Iran's Fractured Auto Market

A Tehran prosecutor's order directing two of Iran's largest automakers to open their sales channels to the general public reveals deeper structural tensions in an economy where state intervention and market dynamics routinely collide.

By Monexus Staff Writer·Middle East·1-minute read·18 May 2026·Live on the wire ↗

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https://t.me/mehrnews/278468
https://t.me/tasnimplus/184392
https://t.me/tasnimnews_en/278412