Iran has reported a new record in car scrapping amid efforts to control air pollution in large cities and to help auto manufacturers through economic difficulties caused by foreign sanctions.

EghtesadOnline: The number of vehicles scrapped in the fiscal 2021-22 has exceeded 30,000 vehicles and according to an official, the number of cars scrapped in the second half of the current fiscal year (ending March 20) is higher year-on-year.

EghtesadOnline: To curb the growing annoyance of dilapidated motorcycles in the capital city of Tehran, several state institutions have signed a multilateral agreement to resume the scrappage of old two-wheelers.

EghtesadOnline: Iran's Department of Environment has objected the possible killing of a bill that calls for scrappage of dilapidated motorcycles. The bill is in the Majlis for approval before becoming law.