Economics

Iranians Start Campaign to Shed Light on Nepotism, Spending

A salesman waits for customers in the rug bazaar in Tehran.

Photographer: Ali Mohammedi/Bloomberg
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Iranians bracing for tougher times now that the U.S. has renewed sanctions are taking a jab at officials over government spending and nepotism.

A social media campaign under the hashtag #where_is_your_kid? is asking officials to explain privileges their families enjoy.