Iran's birth rate drops 7% in first half of 2026, deepening demographic decline

Iran's Civil Registration Organization reports a 7% year-on-year decline in births during the first six months of 2026, continuing a multi-year trend. The drop reflects sustained economic pressures, sanctions, and shifting social norms, with potential long-term implications for Iran's labor force, military conscription, and social stability. The data is official but unverified by independent sources.

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