August 2023
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…
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…
The Iranian Livelihood Basket Shrinks; Clothing Budget for Lower Deciles: 30,000 Tomans a Year
The Iranian economy is facing a severe decline in the purchasing power of poor households, with the clothing budget for lower deciles reduced to 30,000…
Israeli Finance Minister Halts Funding for Arab Settlements
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has stopped funding for Arab settlements and Palestinian educational programs, citing security concerns. This decision has drawn criticism from Arab…
An Economics Professor: The Future Outlook is 'Unpleasant', We Face a 'Sub-Poverty' Class
Hosseyn Raghfar highlights the severe economic decline in Iran, with nearly 60% of the population living in poverty or close to it. The government is…