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Economic hardship drives some Iranians to consider selling kidneys and blood
Reports from Tehran describe flyers advertising payments for blood and organs as economic hardship pushes some Iranians to consider selling body parts. The accounts highlight how debt and rising living costs are leading people to weigh serious personal decisions to meet basic expenses.
The article says kidney sellers may be offered 30 billion to 40 billion rials (£11,850 to £15,800), while rarer blood types can reportedly fetch up to 50 billion rials (£19,755). One delivery rider said he hoped to earn 35 billion rials to clear debts. The article also cites estimates that around eight million people live in absolute poverty and up to 50 million struggle to afford food; Iran permits paid kidney exchanges under a regulated system.
In short
- Tehran flyers advertise payments for blood and organs.
- Kidney offers reportedly reach 40 billion rials.
- Debt and living costs are driving people to consider selling organs.
Explained simply
Iran has faced long-running economic pressures, including high prices and falling purchasing power, which can make it harder for people to cover food, housing and debts. Poverty figures vary, but estimates cited in the reports suggest millions are unable to afford basic needs.
Iran allows people to receive payment for kidney donations through a regulated system. Selling blood is a separate matter, and reports describe people advertising payments for blood, including for rare blood types.
The issue highlights the difficult choices some people may face when they need money for everyday expenses. It also raises questions about how economic hardship affects decisions involving health and the body.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Iranians resort to selling organs such as livers or testicles as country is crippled by economic crisis – with flyers lining entire street”.