October 2024
Failure of 'User Notes' in Countering False Claims on X
A report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate reveals that the 'User Notes' feature on X has failed to effectively counter false claims, with…
Swedish EU Employee: I Made Chess and Poker Cards from Cardboard in Evin
Johan Flodros, a Swedish EU employee, was detained in Iran for two years on charges of espionage and corruption before being released in a prisoner…
Shadow of War and Recession Over Iran's Economy; Gold and Currency Prices Hit Record Highs
Iran's economy is facing severe challenges as the US dollar price hits a record high of 68,000 tomans amid ongoing political tensions with Israel and…
Fourfold Increase in Armed Forces' Share of Iran's Oil and Gas Export Revenues
The Iranian government plans to allocate 51% of its oil and gas export revenues to the armed forces in the 1404 budget, significantly increasing their…
What Are the Various Scenarios for Increasing Gasoline and Currency Prices in Iran?
Economist Farshad Momeni warns of potential economic disasters in Iran due to proposed increases in gasoline and currency prices. He outlines four scenarios that could…
The Number of Victims of 'Fake Alcohol' in Gilan Rises to 18
The death toll from fake alcoholic beverages in Gilan, Iran, has risen to 18, with 66 others hospitalized due to severe poisoning. This issue highlights…
Minister of Economy Reports Budget Shortage and Withdrawal from the National Development Fund
Iran's Minister of Economy reported a budget deficit for 1403, leading to withdrawals from the National Development Fund to cover shortfalls in targeted subsidies and…
Russia Sentences Two American Citizens to Long Prison Terms
A Russian court has sentenced two American citizens, Steven Hubbard and Robert Gilman, to lengthy prison terms on charges related to their involvement in violent…
Iranian Automakers Turn to Pistachio Sales
Iranian automakers are selling pistachios to secure foreign currency needed for importing parts due to government currency allocation issues. This has led to market disorder,…
The Number of Victims of 'Fake Alcohol' Reaches 26 in Four Days
In the last four days, 26 people have died in Iran from consuming counterfeit alcohol, with significant casualties reported in Hamadan, Gilan, and Mazandaran. The…