February 2017
Rouhani's Deputy: Smuggling of Goods Has Decreased to Ten Billion Dollars
Es'hagh Jahangiri announced a significant reduction in smuggling from $25 billion to $10 billion, attributing this to focused government efforts. However, the issue of smuggling…
Why Direct Foreign Investment Does Not Come to Iran?
The Iranian government reports that only a small fraction of approved foreign investments have been realized, raising questions about the effectiveness of the JCPOA in…
Attorney General: Help the Underprivileged Porters and Take Action Against Others
The Attorney General of Iran has called for assistance for underprivileged porters while advocating for action against those involved in smuggling. Recent avalanches have resulted…
New Ambiguities in the Judiciary's Accounts
The controversy surrounding the judiciary's billion-dollar accounts continues to deepen, with conflicting reports on their legality and the interest generated. While the Minister of Economy…
Three Thousand Containers of Smuggled Goods Enter Iran Daily
Amir Khajasteh, head of the Economic Corruption Combat faction in Iran's Parliament, has warned that 3,000 containers of smuggled goods enter the country daily, accusing…
Playing with Death: Kolbars for 150,000 Tomans
Ali Mohammadzadeh, an 18-year-old student, died in an avalanche while working as a kolbar to support his family. His father criticized the dire economic conditions…