Anoushiravan Mohseni Bandpay
انوشیروان محسنی بندپی
Head of the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare
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View Timeline →Religious Tourism Represents 56% of Foreign Arrivals in Iran
During the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year, religious tourism made up 56% of the two million foreign tourists visiting Iran, according…
Crisis Management Organization: Most Hospitals in Tehran Should Be Closed
Ali Nasiri, head of Tehran's Crisis Management Organization, announced that many hospitals in Tehran are structurally unsafe and should be closed. The Attorney General's Office…
Beginning of Electronic Coupon Payments to Some Individuals to Compensate for the Effects of Sanctions
The Iranian government has begun distributing electronic coupons worth 200,000 tomans to low-income individuals to mitigate the economic impact of U.S. sanctions. This initiative, which…
October 2018 Report
In October 2018, various labor and guild issues emerged in Iran, including protests by truck drivers and teachers over low wages and poor working conditions.…
Rouhani's Government Seeks to Provide 'Electronic Coupons' to 10 Million People
The Iranian government is proposing an electronic coupon system to provide essential goods to 10 million citizens amid rising inflation and economic sanctions. This initiative…
Nobakht: We have allocated 30 trillion tomans, 5 packages, and 12 programs for securing essential goods
Mohammad Baqer Nobakht announced a budget of 30 trillion tomans to address Iran's economic challenges, detailing plans for essential goods and support packages. The Iranian…
Member of Parliament Calls for Dismissal of Media Official Following Assault on Afghan Girl
Following the confirmation of an assault on a young Afghan girl in Khomeini Shahr, MP Mohammad Javad Abtahi has called for the dismissal of the…
The Highest Divorce Rate in Iran's History Recorded
Iran has recorded its highest divorce rate in history with 175,000 cases in 2017, marking a significant increase in the divorce-to-marriage ratio to 29%. Experts…
Discovery of 14 Tons of Drugs in Iran in the First Week of the New Year
Iran's anti-drug police reported the seizure of 14 tons of drugs in the first week of the new year, marking a 36% increase from the…
Mutual Divorce Among the Top 10 Requests in Iranian Courts
A judiciary official in Iran has reported that mutual divorce is among the top 10 requests in courts, with an increasing divorce rate noted by…
Interior Ministry: Critics of the Street Children Collection Plan are 'Making Excuses'
The Iranian Interior Ministry defended its controversial plan to collect street children, dismissing critics as making excuses and emphasizing the need for immediate action despite…
Head of Welfare Organization: 400,000 People in Iran Have Dropped Out of Education
The head of Iran's Welfare Organization reported that approximately 400,000 children have dropped out of school, highlighting the severe educational crisis in the country. Factors…
Iran's Minister of Roads Promises to Build 100,000 Homes Annually for Low-Income Groups
Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Abbas Akhoundi, announced plans to build 100,000 housing units annually for low-income groups, emphasizing the government's priority on…
50% Increase in Adoption Rates in Iran Over the Past Three Years
The Welfare Organization of Iran has reported a 50% increase in adoption rates over the past three years, with a focus on adopting infants, particularly…
Only 300,000 of Iran's Disabled Receive Monthly Benefits
Only 340,000 out of 1.3 million disabled individuals in Iran receive monthly pensions, which are deemed insufficient. The Welfare Organization's budget only covers 10% of…
Ministry of Health: Life Expectancy in Iran is 74 Years
The Iranian Ministry of Health announced that life expectancy in Iran has reached 74 years, with projections indicating a rise in elderly population. This highlights…
Iran's Welfare Chief Reports Annual Birth of Thousands of Disabled Children
The head of Iran's Welfare Organization announced that 25,000 to 30,000 disabled infants are born annually due to the lack of mandatory genetic testing. To…
Iran's Vibrant Spirit: Dance and Music Banned in Iran's Deserts
The article discusses the challenges faced by Iranian filmmakers, particularly Susan Regina Mors, who documented the underground music scene in Iran through her film 'Raving…
A Killer in Iran Saved from Execution for the Second Time
Nader, a prisoner in Iran, was spared execution for the second time after killing Mohsen in a prison altercation over a financial dispute. His forgiveness…
Second Anniversary of Plastic Bottle Cap Collection Campaign to Assist Disabled Individuals
A celebration marking the second anniversary of a campaign to collect plastic bottle caps for purchasing wheelchairs for disabled individuals took place in Tabriz, Iran.…