October 2018
National Bank's Response to News of Currency Payments to Arbaeen Pilgrims 'Through a Hole in the Wall'
The National Bank of Iran responded to reports of currency payments to Arbaeen pilgrims being made through holes in a wall in Najaf, stating that…
Trump: No Deal Made for the Release of Pastor Brunson
Donald Trump thanked Turkey's President Erdogan for the release of pastor Andrew Brunson, while asserting that no deal was made for his freedom. Brunson had…
13% Decrease in Number of Domestic and International Air Passengers in Iran
Iran has experienced a 13% decrease in domestic and international air travel in the first half of the year compared to the previous year, attributed…
Snowballing Inflation; Producer Price Index Reaches 18 Percent
Iran's Producer Price Index has reached 18.2%, indicating a significant rise in production costs due to inflation and currency fluctuations. This situation raises concerns about…
U.S. Secretary of State to Visit North Korea Again
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is set to visit North Korea to negotiate denuclearization with Kim Jong Un, ahead of a second summit between…
The U.S. and Canada Reach an Agreement on NAFTA at the Last Minute
The U.S. and Canada reached a last-minute agreement to revise NAFTA, now called the USMCA, after intense negotiations. This agreement is seen as a significant…