[69919] iPhone 17 Registration Price Storm in Iran: Public Protest and Sharp Criticism

iPhone 17 Registration Costs Spark Public Outrage in Iran

On May 21, 2026, official data regarding the registration (registry) costs for new iPhone devices in Iran was published. According to reports on Telegram channels اخبارفوری خبرفوری جنگ امریکا فوری and اخبارفوری خبرفوری جنگ امریکا حمله, the updated tariffs for iPhone devices were published, becoming a central topic in public discourse.

The channel יِ دانش آموز reported that the registration cost for an iPhone 17 Pro is 104 million Toman, critically emphasizing that "at this cost, one can purchase the device itself abroad." The channel خبرفوری | اخبارجنگ فوری آمریکا added a touch of bitter nostalgia, noting that "once, with the money for an iPhone 17 Pro Max registration, it was possible to buy a house".

Political criticism of the decision came from the channel پیام ایران, which presents a clear opposition stance criticizing the regime. In a published post, the channel claims that the public is forced "to pay the price for the unemployment and ambitions of the Revolutionary Guards" through high taxation on technological consumer goods.

The issue reflects the ongoing economic tension in Iran, where import costs and regulations on luxury goods serve as a political weapon against the government's economic policy, alongside the rising cost of living that makes it difficult for citizens to purchase basic and advanced products alike.