May 2015
Governor of the Central Bank of Iran: Currency Rates Will Equalize After Sanctions Are Lifted
The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, Valiollah Seif, announced that currency unification will be pursued if international sanctions are lifted and banking relations…
End of Discrimination Against Afghan Children Residing in Iran?
The Iranian government has made recent decisions to eliminate tuition fees for Afghan migrant children in public schools, signaling a potential shift in policy towards…
Decline in Productivity in Iran
Iran has designated June 1st as Productivity and Consumption Optimization Day, highlighting the significant decline in productivity across various sectors. According to the National Productivity…
New Wave of Airstrikes Against Houthi Positions in Yemen
Saudi coalition airstrikes against Houthi positions in Yemen have intensified, targeting key military sites and resulting in significant casualties. The ongoing conflict is part of…
Interview with Democratic Representative on Nuclear Negotiations and American Prisoners in Iran
Dan Kildee, a Democratic Congressman, emphasizes the need for the U.S. to unite in securing the release of American prisoners in Iran, while expressing hope…
Mahabad: Protest for Honor or Political Action?
A young woman in Mahabad fell from a hotel balcony, leading to protests fueled by perceptions of honor and distrust in the government. The incident…
Minister of Labor: Cash Subsidies Have Caused 500,000 Unemployed
Ali Rabiei, Iran's Minister of Labor, stated that cash subsidies have led to the unemployment of 500,000 people, linking this to the burden on the…
UN Representative in Yemen Calls for Extension of Ceasefire
The UN envoy for Yemen has called for an extension of a ceasefire set to end soon, amid ongoing conflicts between Houthi rebels and forces…
Canada Calls for the Release of Seven Baha'i Leaders in Iran
Canada's Foreign Minister has called for the release of seven Baha'i leaders imprisoned in Iran, marking the seventh anniversary of their illegal detention. This highlights…
The Struggle of Three Bureaucracies: Civil, Military, and Religious in Iran
The article discusses the competition and expansion among Iran's three main bureaucracies: civil, military, and religious. It highlights the military's dominance through the Revolutionary Guard,…
Jannati: Controlling Media is Neither Technically Nor Geographically Possible
Ali Jannati, Iran's Minister of Culture, expressed that controlling media is impossible due to technological and geographical factors. He highlighted the increasing accessibility of satellite…
UN Condemns 'Severe Increase' in Executions in Iran
The UN has condemned a significant rise in executions in Iran, urging the government to abolish the death penalty. Between July 2013 and June 2014,…