August 2023
Request for Assistance in Implementing Raisi's Plan; Planting One Billion Trees Costs 18 Trillion Tomans
Iran's government, led by President Ebrahim Raisi, is seeking assistance to implement a plan to plant one billion trees, estimated to cost 18 trillion tomans.…
A 30 Trillion Toman Market for VPNs; Iranians Use the Internet for 169 Minutes Daily
Iranians spent 30 trillion tomans on VPNs last year, with 80% using them to access social media. The increase in VPN usage reflects the government's…
An Economist: The Government Lacks the Ability to Control Inflation
An economist claims that the Iranian government is unable to control inflation and suggests that lifting sanctions is a short-term solution. Despite promises from President…
Historic Achievement for Iran's Women's Basketball Team; Iranian Girls Reach Asia Cup Final
The Iranian women's national basketball team has made history by reaching the final of the Asia Division 'B' tournament after defeating Jordan. This victory is…
Raisi's Government Sets Another Record; Highest Withdrawal from the National Development Fund
The Raisi administration has set a record for withdrawals from the National Development Fund, averaging $1.12 billion monthly, raising concerns about the fund's sustainability and…
Ambiguity Surrounds the Fate of 'Establishing a Ministry of Commerce'; Minister of 'Industry, Mine and Trade' Opposes, Government Supports
The establishment of a Ministry of Commerce in Iran faces uncertainty due to the opposition of the new Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade, despite…
New Regulations Announced; Import Currency for Meat and Tea Increased
The Iranian Ministry of Industry has transferred meat and tea imports to a non-essential goods category, eliminating subsidized currency, which has led to soaring prices…
Simultaneous Media Attack; 'Real Estate Agents' Under Accusation
The Iranian housing market is in crisis, with rising prices and a surplus of real estate agents being blamed for the situation. Media outlets are…
Parliament Research Center: 6 Deciles of Society Have Lost Access to Housing
The Parliament Research Center reports that a significant portion of Iranian society, particularly low-income groups, has lost access to housing, with prices soaring dramatically. The…
A Tortoise's Run at the World Championships; Somali Athlete Completed the 100-Meter Race in 20 Seconds
A Somali athlete, Nasra Abubakar Ali, took over 20 seconds to complete a 100-meter race at the World University Games, prompting the Somali Sports Minister…
Despair Over Reviving Lake Urmia; MP: No Hope with 'Imaginary Plans'
A parliamentary member has expressed deep concerns over the revival of Lake Urmia, stating that current water transfer projects are inadequate and that the lake…