June 2023
Media Speculation in Iran; Formation of Ministry of Commerce Marginalized
The proposal to establish a Ministry of Commerce in Iran has lost momentum, with little support from the government or parliament. Concerns about increased bureaucracy…
Iran Ranks 169th in Global 'Economic Freedom'; Falls to the Bottom of Middle Eastern Countries
Iran's economic freedom score has dropped to 42.2, ranking it 169th globally and last in the Middle East. This decline is attributed to government intervention,…
First Vice President of Raisi: Construction of 20,000 Megawatts of Nuclear Power is on the Agenda
The Iranian government plans to construct 20,000 megawatts of nuclear power, emphasizing the importance of nuclear energy for improving living conditions. This initiative follows statements…
Submission of the Seventh Development Plan Bill to Parliament; Raisi: Previous Plans Were Implemented by 'About 40 Percent'
Ebrahim Raisi submitted the Seventh Development Plan bill to Parliament, claiming previous plans were only 40% implemented. The bill faces significant criticism, particularly regarding labor…
Raisi's Special Envoy: Taliban Agrees to Iran's Measurement of Helmand River Water Level
Iran's special envoy announced that the Taliban has agreed to allow an Iranian delegation to measure the Helmand River's water level, amid ongoing negotiations about…
Energy Minister: Changing Office Hours Will Save '1000 Megawatts' of Electricity
The Iranian Energy Minister announced that changing office hours to start at 6 AM will save 1000 megawatts of electricity, despite public protests and political…
John Kirby: The U.S. and Israel Share a Common View of the Threats Posed by the Islamic Republic
John Kirby emphasized that the U.S. and Israel share a common view of the threats posed by Iran, particularly regarding its destabilizing activities in the…
Threats of the Islamic Republic in Latin America; Marco Rubio: What is Biden's strategy?
Marco Rubio questions Biden's strategy against Iran's expanding influence in Latin America as President Ebrahim Raisi prepares for a trip to Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba.…
Over 30 Ships Carrying Essential Goods Stopped in the Persian Gulf; No Currency for Cargo Discharge
36 ships carrying essential goods are currently stopped in the Persian Gulf due to a lack of currency for cargo discharge, despite government assurances of…
Continued Protests by Wheat Farmers Over Purchase Prices; Ministry of Agriculture Calls for More Financial Resources
Wheat farmers in Iran are protesting the government's fixed purchase price of 15,000 tomans per kilogram, demanding an increase to 17,000 tomans. The Ministry of…