March 2017
Decline of Iranian Household Welfare
The article discusses the decline in Iranian household welfare despite an increase in welfare expenditures as a percentage of the government's public budget from 2008…
Iran's Hajj Organization Office in Saudi Arabia to Reopen
Iran's Hajj Organization office in Saudi Arabia is set to reopen, allowing over 80,000 Iranian pilgrims to attend this year's Hajj. This development follows a…
Earth Hour: Turn Off the Lights!
Earth Hour is an international campaign aimed at raising awareness about climate change and energy conservation, celebrated globally, including in Iran since 2011. The initiative…
Asma Jahangir's Report on Iran and Default Judgments Against Iranians Abroad
Asma Jahangir, the UN Special Rapporteur, criticized Iran's human rights record in her report, highlighting issues such as executions and the treatment of minorities. The…
Is Oil Abundant or Scarce in the Global Market?
The article discusses the current state and future predictions of the global oil market, highlighting conflicting views on oil abundance and potential shortages. Major reports…
Qazi Askar: Police Officers Accused of Assaulting Two Iranian Teenagers in Saudi Arabia Are Serving Their Sentences
Two Saudi police officers have been sentenced for assaulting two Iranian teenagers at Jeddah airport, leading to heightened tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Iran…
Annual Report by the U.S. State Department; Criticism of Human Rights Violations in Iran
The U.S. State Department's 2016 human rights report criticized Iran for severe restrictions on civil liberties and ongoing human rights violations. Rex Tillerson emphasized the…
One of the Largest Drug Traffickers and Death Row Inmate Released on Bail
Ali Moidi announced the release on bail of Basq, a major drug trafficker sentenced to death, raising concerns about the effectiveness of Iran's drug laws.…