Iran launches matchmaking app as fertility rates fall

Name: Iran launches matchmaking app as fertility rates fall
Uploaded: 2021-09-02T10:08:04+00:00
Duration: 2 min 16 s
Description: The Islamic Republic of Iran is making a push for young Iranians to meet and get married through a government sponsored dating app. It's part of the government's effort to curb the rising age of marriage and a declining birthrate. The app's developers say the platform is off to a successful start but some Iranians remain skeptical. France 24's correspondent Reza Sayah reports from Tehran.

Issued on: 02/09/2021 - 12:08

The Islamic Republic of Iran is making a push for young Iranians to meet and get married through a government sponsored dating app. It's part of the government's effort to curb the rising age of marriage and a declining birthrate. The app's developers say the platform is off to a successful start but some Iranians remain skeptical. France 24's correspondent Reza Sayah reports from Tehran.