Iran Food Aid Backfires In Shame

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Channel: Wrath0fKhan · 2014 · People & Blogs

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A plan by President Rouhani's government to address poverty in Iran has backfired after it was ridiculed on social media. The Iranian government decided to give out free food baskets in a bid to reduce inflation and the benefits bill. But the actual handout of food led to large queues and chaotic scenes, images of which were shared on social media. Anne-Marie Tomchak from #BBCtrending investigates.

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