August 2023
Bloomberg: International Atomic Inspectors to Report on Slowing High-Enriched Uranium Accumulation
Bloomberg reports that IAEA inspectors will announce a slowdown in Iran's high-enriched uranium accumulation, potentially easing tensions in the Persian Gulf amid ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations.…
The Policy of 'Uniformity in Higher Education' in the Islamic Republic; 157 Professors Have Been Dismissed in the Past 18 Years
The Iranian government has dismissed over 150 university professors as part of a policy of uniformity in higher education, with claims of political motivations behind…
Continuation of Putin's 'Special Operation' in Ukraine; 'Economic Pressures' on the Shoulders of the Russian People
The article discusses the economic challenges faced by Russia due to the depreciation of the ruble and the impact of Western sanctions amid the ongoing…
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.…
Reiteration of Raisi's Assistant's Opposition to the 85th Article Status of the Hijab Bill
Sakineh Sadat-Pad, legal assistant to President Ebrahim Raisi, has publicly opposed the proposed 85th Article status of the 'Hijab and Chastity' bill, arguing it contradicts…
A Labor Official: Wages Cover Only 10 Days of Living; A Government Official: No News on Wage Adjustment
Labor officials in Iran are highlighting a severe crisis where workers' wages only cover 10 days of living amid rising inflation, while government officials deny…
Military Coup in Gabon; Ali Bongo Under House Arrest
A military coup in Gabon has resulted in the ousting of President Ali Bongo, who has been placed under house arrest. The coup follows a…
Khamenei, Without Mentioning His Role in Sanctions, Urges Raisi to Neutralize Sanctions by Reducing Inflation
Ali Khamenei urged Ebrahim Raisi's government to neutralize sanctions by reducing inflation, while failing to acknowledge the government's role in the sanctions imposed by the…
Fact-Checking 10 Claims by Ebrahim Raisi; Iran's Economy Has Not Grown
Ebrahim Raisi, during a press conference, made several claims about Iran's economic growth and stability, which contradict evidence of ongoing economic struggles and social unrest.…
A Member of Parliament: Inflation Control Has Failed; People Do Not Believe in Decreasing Inflation
A member of the Iranian Parliament criticized the government's claims of decreasing inflation, stating that the public does not believe these assertions. Recent statistics show…
Continuation of 'Barter Economy Management' in Iran; Development of 'Imam' Airport Assigned to the Chinese
Iran has entered into a deal with a Chinese company to develop Imam Airport through an oil barter system, reflecting the country's ongoing strategy to…
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…
Ministry of Labor Again Opposes Increase in Minimum Wage for Iranian Workers
The Iranian Ministry of Labor has announced that it will not raise the minimum wage for workers, despite significant inflation and rising living costs. This…
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…
Bloomberg's Claim of an 'Unwritten Oil Agreement' Between the Islamic Republic and the U.S.
Bloomberg reports that after months of secret diplomacy, the U.S. and Iran may have reached unwritten agreements on oil exports and prisoner exchanges. This development…
Raisi's Government Requests Governors to Report Instances of 'Black Propaganda' to Judicial Authorities
The Iranian government has requested governors to report journalists for spreading what it terms 'black propaganda' that threatens societal psychological security. This comes amid increasing…
Raisi's Trip to South Africa; Mahmoud Amiri-Moghaddam: Raisi is Accused of Crimes Against Humanity
Ebrahim Raisi, the Iranian President, is attending the BRICS summit in South Africa despite being accused of crimes against humanity. Mahmoud Amiri-Moghaddam, head of Iran's…
BRICS Leaders Meeting: Approval for Membership of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia
BRICS leaders have agreed to invite Iran, Saudi Arabia, and several other countries to join the group starting next year. This marks a significant expansion…
Iran's Efforts to Join BRICS; Experts: No Success Expected
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi is attending the BRICS summit in South Africa to seek cooperation with the group, but experts believe Iran will not achieve…
Publication of the Book 'Mirrors; Contemporary Songwriting in Iran'; A Collection of Ardalan Sarfaraz's Songs in English
A collection of 40 songs by renowned Iranian songwriter Ardalan Sarfaraz has been published in English in Canada, translated by Sara Akrami. The book highlights…
Revisions Made to the University Entrance Exam Field Selection Guide; 'Cinema' Returns, but 'Sculpture' is Still Absent
The Cinema field has been reinstated in the university entrance exam selection guide, but the Sculpture field remains absent. This change follows significant public and…
Dollar De-dollarization in Ambiguity; A Parliament Member Says We Need Dollars More Than Anything
The Iranian government faces contradictions regarding its de-dollarization policy, as a parliament member emphasizes the urgent need for dollars for imports. This highlights the challenges…
Senior Republican Representatives Express Deep Concern Over Biden's Potential Agreement with the Islamic Republic
Three senior Republican representatives have expressed serious concerns regarding a potential agreement between the Biden administration and the Islamic Republic, particularly criticizing the release of…
A Trade Official: Prices of Household Appliances Will Be 'Liberalized'
A trade official announced that the Iranian Minister of Industry has agreed to liberalize prices in the household appliance market, which has seen prices rise…
Reactions to the Labor Minister's Claims; ILNA News Agency: The Minister is Lying; Ham-Mihan Newspaper: The Statistics are Fabricated
The Iranian Labor Minister claimed over 1.9 million jobs were created in the past two years, sparking significant backlash from media and experts who argue…
Bloomberg: Iran's Oil Exports Have Surpassed Two Million Barrels Per Day
Bloomberg reports that Iran's oil exports have risen to approximately 2.2 million barrels per day, significantly impacting global oil supply amid reduced production from other…
Following Reactions to the Removal of Cinema and Sculpture Majors at Tehran University; An Official: It Was a Mistake, It Will Be Corrected
The University of Art in Tehran announced that the removal of cinema and sculpture majors from the candidates' selection booklet was a mistake by the…
Ambiguity Surrounds the Status of Ahmad Vahidi's 'Interrogation'; Interior Minister: Political Deputy Not Dismissed, Has No Activity
Ahmad Vahidi, Iran's Interior Minister, claims his political deputy was not dismissed but has ceased activities to avoid conflict between government branches. This follows a…
Eighty Percent of Top Exam Ranks Have Left Iran; This Year's Top Students Also Seeking Immigration
A significant number of top students in Iran are seeking to emigrate due to poor job prospects and social conditions. A study shows that 80%…
Amnesty International: Harassment of Families of Deceased Protesters Must End
Amnesty International has called for an end to the harassment of families of individuals unlawfully killed during protests in Iran, urging global action to hold…
A Government Official: 'Self-Managed Schools for Foreign Nationals' Will Be Closed If They Do Not Obtain Licenses
A senior Iranian education official has threatened to close self-managed schools for foreign children if they do not obtain government licenses by September 1. These…
Ebrahim Raisi Visits Assadollah Assadi
Ebrahim Raisi visited Assadollah Assadi, a convicted Iranian diplomat in Belgium for a bombing plot. This visit coincides with a prisoner exchange between Iran and…
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…
The Controversy Surrounding a Dismissal; The Ousted Deputy Minister of Interior Claimed He Had 'Orders from Above'
The dismissal of Mohammad Reza Gholamreza, the Deputy Minister of Interior, has sparked ongoing controversy, with claims of political maneuvering and external influences. Supporters of…
Teachers Excluded from Ranking Scheme Write to Ebrahim Raisi, Criticizing Security Approach to Labor Activists
A group of 67 teachers excluded from a ranking scheme wrote to President Ebrahim Raisi demanding action to address their exclusion, attributing it to external…
Opening Accounts for Six Private Banks in Qatar for Korean 'Dollars'; Germany Involved
Iran is set to release $6 billion in frozen assets from South Korea in exchange for the release of five Iranian-American prisoners, with the involvement…
Student Basij Reaction to Dismissal of Political Deputy of the Ministry of Interior; Protest Gathering and Letter Writing
The Student Basij in Tehran protested the dismissal of the political deputy of the Ministry of Interior, sending a letter to the Minister and gathering…
Removal of 'Gholamreza' Under Pressure from Parliament; Qom Governor Becomes Political Deputy of Interior Minister
Mohammad Taghi Shahcheraghi was appointed as the political deputy of the Iranian Interior Minister following the dismissal of Mohammadreza Gholamreza, who faced pressure from Parliament.…
Continuing Consequences of Interference in Currency and Stock Markets; Legal Cases Formed Against Hassan Rouhani
Former President Hassan Rouhani faces legal cases related to currency and stock market manipulations during his presidency, with accusations of electoral exploitation of foreign reserves.…
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…
Mike Turner, American Lawmaker: Congress Should Consider Travel Ban to Iran
U.S. Congressman Mike Turner suggests Congress should consider a travel ban to Iran due to ongoing detentions of American citizens by the Iranian government. This…
Tehran: Prisoner Exchange with the U.S. Will Be Within the Framework of a 'Understanding'
Iran and the U.S. are negotiating a prisoner exchange, with five American dual nationals recently moved to house arrest in Tehran. The Iranian Foreign Ministry…
Several Mazandaran Citizens Arrested for 'Mocking' Mandatory Hijab
Several citizens in Mazandaran were arrested for mocking mandatory hijab on social media, leading to the closure of their businesses. This crackdown coincides with ongoing…
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…
When the Removal of the Dollar from Trade Led to a Loss of One Billion Dollars; Governments of Rouhani and Raisi Blame Each Other
The article discusses the blame game between the administrations of Ebrahim Raisi and Hassan Rouhani over the loss of one billion dollars in Iran's blocked…
Benjamin Netanyahu Opposes US-Iran Agreement for Release of Five American Prisoners
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed strong opposition to a US-Iran agreement that involves the release of American prisoners and access to frozen Iranian…
Raisi's Assistant: I Was Not Allowed to Attend the Court of Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi
Sekineh Pad, assistant to President Raisi, claimed she was barred from attending the court for imprisoned journalists Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi due to the…
A Member of the Legal and Judicial Commission: If the Hijab Bill Is Not Approved, a Flood Will Sweep Us Away
Hossein Ali Haji Deligani, a member of Iran's parliament, warns that the situation regarding hijab enforcement is deteriorating and urges swift action to prevent further…
Newspapers' Reactions to Dollar Exchange for Dual Nationality Prisoners; Conservatives: Victory Without Ransom; Government Critics: Agreement Out of Necessity
Iran and the U.S. have agreed to exchange several dual nationality prisoners for access to $6 billion of blocked Iranian funds. Reactions vary among Iranian…
A Different Perspective on the Destruction of Lake Urmia; Rooted in 'Misinvestment' and 'Government Intervention'
A veteran journalist argues that the destruction of Lake Urmia is primarily due to misinvestment and government price distortion, which has led to the depletion…
The U.S. Emphasizes: Released Iranian Funds Will Only Be Used for 'Medicine, Food, and Non-Sanctioned Items'
The U.S. has announced that the 6 billion dollars of released Iranian funds will be strictly monitored and used only for non-military purposes, following a…
USA: Released Iranian Funds Can Only Be Used for Non-Sanctioned Items; Users: 'It's Shameful'
The U.S. has released six billion dollars of Iran's blocked funds in exchange for five Iranian-American prisoners, leading to widespread criticism on social media. Critics…
Head of Environmental Organization: The Situation of Lake Urmia is Dire
The head of Iran's Environmental Organization has admitted that Lake Urmia is in a dire state, with five million people at risk due to its…
Raisi's Deputy: American Prisoners Will Remain in Iran Until Full Transfer of Six Billion Dollars
Iranian officials have stated that American prisoners will not be released until the transfer of six billion dollars in blocked funds is completed. Five American…
Blinken: Diplomatic efforts do not diminish U.S. resolve to counter Iran's destabilizing actions in the region
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced positive developments regarding five American dual nationals released to house arrest in Iran, emphasizing that diplomatic efforts will…
Overview of Events on August 10: 'On the Path to Freedom' for Dual National Hostages in Iran
Five dual-national Americans have been moved from prison to house arrest in Iran, signaling progress in a potential hostage exchange agreement with the U.S. This…
Dismissal of Two Journalists from Iran Newspaper Following Criticism of Resigned Sports Minister
Two journalists from the state-owned Iran newspaper were dismissed after publishing a critical article about the former Minister of Sports, coinciding with Journalist Day. Their…
US Responds to Raisi's Warning on Hijab: Choosing Attire is a Personal Right
The US State Department reaffirmed that choosing attire is a personal right in response to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's threats regarding hijab enforcement. Raisi's comments…
Pakistani Prime Minister: Parliament to be Dissolved for General Elections
Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has recommended the dissolution of parliament to facilitate general elections, which may be delayed due to changes in constituency boundaries.…
Raisi: The 'Headscarf Discovery' Will Be Stopped; Users: His Entire Being is 'Stained with the Blood' of the People
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has threatened to intensify enforcement of mandatory hijab laws, claiming that those who oppose it are 'unaware' and need to be…
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…
Tehran Journalists' Guild Expresses Concern Over the Dire State of Journalism in Iran
The Tehran Journalists' Guild has raised alarms about the deteriorating state of journalism in Iran, particularly following the arrests of journalists Elahe Mohammadi and Niloufar…
Over 100 Iranian Journalists Detained; Raisi: We Have Guaranteed Freedom of Expression and the Pen
Over 100 Iranian journalists are currently detained, while President Ebrahim Raisi claims that freedom of expression is guaranteed in the country. The situation highlights the…
Journalist Day and 'Symbolic Tribute' to 'Loyal' Journalists; Independent Journalists in Detention or Under Pressure
On Journalist Day in Iran, officials praised loyal journalists while independent journalists face severe repression, with two prominent journalists still imprisoned for their coverage of…
Zeynab Zaman Sentenced to One Year in Prison and Five-Year Travel Ban
Zeynab Zaman, a women's rights activist in Iran, has been sentenced to one year in prison and a five-year travel ban for anti-government propaganda. Her…
The Troubling Housing Situation in Iran; Housing Statistics Have Become Security-Sensitive
The Iranian housing market is in crisis, with government claims of decreasing prices met with skepticism from experts. The lack of transparency in housing statistics…
A Milestone in Women's Health; First Pill for Postpartum Depression Approved in the U.S.
The FDA has approved the first oral medication for postpartum depression, marking a significant advancement in treatment options for the condition that affects many women.…
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…
Ninth Anniversary of Yazidi Genocide; U.S. Emphasizes Unwavering Support for Yazidis
The U.S. reaffirmed its support for the Yazidi community on the ninth anniversary of their genocide by ISIS, highlighting the ongoing need for justice and…
Despite Warnings; Continued Migration of Doctors and Media Criticism of Unchanged 'Decisions' by Officials
The migration of doctors from Iran continues to rise, with about 40% of top students leaving the country. Media outlets are criticizing government inaction on…
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…