July 2015
Amnesty International Warns of Significant Increase in Executions in Iran
Amnesty International has reported a sharp increase in executions in Iran, with 694 people executed in the first half of 2015 alone. The Iranian government…
Japan's Parliament Approves Increased Military Role for the Country
Japan's lower house of parliament has approved a bill to increase the country's military role, despite significant public opposition and protests. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe…
Russia's Position on Iran's Arms Sanctions
Russia is advocating for the lifting of arms sanctions on Iran as part of the nuclear deal, with China backing this stance while Western nations…
John Kerry: Negotiations Could Take Any Turn in Current Conditions
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry highlighted the precarious state of nuclear negotiations with Iran, indicating that despite progress, unresolved issues remain. The talks are…
Anomalies in Iran's Labor Market
Fereydoun Khavand discusses the mixed signals in Iran's unemployment statistics, highlighting a slight decrease in the official rate but a significant underreporting of unemployment when…