October 2024
Food Insecurity and Child Malnutrition in Sistan and Baluchestan is Twice the National Average
Food insecurity and malnutrition rates in Sistan and Baluchestan are reported to be double the national average, particularly affecting children under five. The situation is…
Government Seeks 20% Wage Increase; A Trade Group: It Only Means Making the Poor Poorer
The Iranian government plans to increase wages by 20%, but labor groups argue this is insufficient given the inflation rate exceeding 34%. Activists claim this…
Head of the Water Industry Confederation Declares Iran's Water Situation 'Critical'
The head of the Water Industry Confederation has declared Iran's water situation critical, requiring massive investment to address the crisis, particularly in Tehran. The ongoing…
Shiraz Metro Not Stopped; Tunnel Passes Under Hafezieh
The excavation of the Shiraz metro tunnel has reportedly continued despite claims from cultural heritage officials that it was halted. Amin Tabatabai, a cultural activist,…
Injury of Three Workers Due to Explosion at Stone Quarry in Khuzestan Province
Three workers were injured in an explosion at a stone quarry in Khuzestan Province, attributed to unsafe working conditions. This incident highlights ongoing safety issues…
A Chamber of Commerce Member Reports on Automakers Entering the Export of Pistachios and Steel
Iranian automakers are exporting products like pistachios and steel to generate currency for importing parts, a move seen as unconventional. This strategy is also being…
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,…
Director General of Cultural Heritage in Fars Denies Metro Extension to Hafeziyeh, City Council Confirms
The Director General of Cultural Heritage in Fars denied the metro extension to Hafeziyeh, while a city council member confirmed it, stating it was executed…
Metro Station Reaches Hafez's Tomb; Threat of Destruction to Thousand-Year-Old Cemetery in Shiraz
The Shiraz municipality has extended the metro line dangerously close to Hafez's tomb without proper permits, raising concerns about the destruction of the historic cemetery.…