[83167] Eligibility Update: Iranian Welfare Ministry Loaded 'Kala-Barg' Balance for Selected Families

Update to Iran's Economic Aid System

The Iranian Ministry of Welfare announced today, June 15, 2026, that the loading of 'Kala-Barg' (food voucher) balances has been completed for households where the last digit of the head of household's ID number is 7, 8, or 9. According to a report by آخرین خبر, a media outlet identified with the mainstream in Iran, the loaded balance will be available for use until the end of July.

This announcement received wide distribution across various channels in the country. حامیان پزشکیان, a channel associated with support for the current administration, also confirmed the report and noted that this is a step for the benefit of the resident public. At the same time, SNN.ir|خبرگزاری دانشجو – a news agency linked to students with a conservative line – also reported on the update without adding reservations or further commentary.

The move comes as part of the Iranian authorities' efforts to manage the direct economic aid system for citizens during a period of economic volatility. The sources emphasize that according to آخرین خبر, eligibility is conditional on the identity of the head of the household, and that residents must verify their balance at the designated times to prevent loss of eligibility.