Gov’t Gives Extra Subsidized Currency for Medicine Import

The Central Bank of Iran said it has made available subsidized forex ($1=42,000 rials) for medicine import upon the orders from President Ebrahim Raisi.
“$2.5 billion has been allocated for importing medicine, raw material and medical equipment since the beginning of the current fiscal year in March 2021," a press release on the central bank website said.
"An additional $1.5 billion in subsidized currency was given for importing Covid vaccines and  medical equipment," the CBI said without providing details.