Somayeh Rafiei noted that, according to the Seventh Development Plan, 500,000 old vehicles must be retired annually, as they are a primary cause of fuel imbalance. She added that aging and outdated technology in motorcycles—which often consume several times more fuel than newer cars—is also a major contributor to air pollution.

Rafiei also referenced the Automotive Industry Regulation Law, stating that the responsibility for scrapping old vehicles falls on the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade. The Environmental Caucus, she said, is monitoring compliance with legal requirements in this area.

She expressed hope that collaboration between the government, Parliament and the private sector would accelerate the retirement of old vehicles and ensure the Seventh Development Plan’s goals in this sector are met.