Short news summary for Sunday, August 7, 1397. A collection of the most important news from Iran and the world on the seventh day of Mordad 97.
Latest news:
1. Ejei announced the arrest of "29 disruptors in Iran's economic system". The first deputy and spokesperson of Iran's judiciary announced on Sunday night that 29 individuals described as "disruptors in the country's economic system" have been arrested, with many facing charges of "corruption on earth". He stated that arrest warrants for others have also been issued, and further arrests may occur tonight or tomorrow. The charge of "corruption on earth" can lead to the death penalty in some cases. Recently, Iran's economic system has faced severe turmoil, with rising foreign currency and gold prices, alongside multiple corruption cases revealing that some importers received dollars at the government rate of 4200 tomans but sold their imported goods at free market prices.
2. The first commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps passed away. Abbas Dozdouzani, the first commander of the IRGC, died on Sunday evening due to illness. The news agencies did not specify the nature of his illness, but he had been hospitalized since July. Dozdouzani served as the first commander of the IRGC from 1979 to 1980 and held various governmental positions, including Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance.
3. Trump threatens government shutdown over border security. The U.S. President warned that if Democrats do not vote for his immigration proposals, including building a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico, he will shut down the government. He emphasized the need to eliminate the "lottery system" for immigration and establish a merit-based system.
4. A member of parliament stated that 200 families have taken the country's fate hostage. Hedayatollah Khademi emphasized that the country will never see development with the current government and called for exposing economic corruption and prosecuting 50 state thieves.
5. Two leopard skins discovered in a zoo. Authorities in Mashhad reported the discovery of two leopard skins during an inspection of the Vakilabad Zoo, which has been criticized for inadequate animal care.
6. The death toll from a severe earthquake in Indonesia has reached 14. The earthquake, measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale, struck the island of Lombok, causing significant damage and injuries.
7. The Minister of Interior warned that climate migration will change Iran's face in five years. He noted that large migrations from drought-stricken areas to central and northern Iran are beginning, which could lead to a major crisis if not controlled.
8. Nine domestic messaging apps received free resources. The Deputy Minister of Communications announced that nine domestic messaging apps have been granted five billion tomans each to enhance their services.
9. The possibility of renewed fires in the Hoor al-Azim wetland was reported, with concerns of smoke reappearing in the city of Hoveyzeh after recent firefighting efforts.