The head of Iran’s parliamentary construction commission has announced that Chinese companies are set to enter the Iranian housing market starting from April, raising fears of a resulting financial crisis.
The deal to bring in Chinese companies comes as the Iranian government seeks to gain access to Chinese technologies, but despite potential benefits, concerns arise regarding the substantial debt Chinese construction companies carry, totaling over $390 billion as reported by The New York Times in 2023.
The possibility of bankruptcy post-project launch could lead to heavy legal complications for Iran but amid global sanctions, the desire…