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FEATURE: Ostentatious displays of wealth common in Tehran

FLASH AND BLINGAlthough government officials warn against Western consumerism, luxury foreign cars highlight the growing divide between rich and poor

AFP , TEHRAN

“When a 200 square meter apartment costs a million dollars in northern Tehran, it’s normal to pay US$100,000 to buy a car,” said Abbas, a young salesman.

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