December 2023
Eight Billion Dollar Annual Investment Needed for Petrochemicals; Investors Withdraw Due to Financial Issues
The National Petrochemical Company in Iran requires $8 billion annually to meet its growth targets, but investors are withdrawing due to financial difficulties exacerbated by…
Iranian Media Reports Government's Failure to Provide Infant Formula
Iranian media reports highlight the government's failure to adequately supply infant formula, leading to ongoing shortages and public discontent. Despite official claims of increased production,…
Jazmourian; A Swamp That Became a Desert
The Jazmourian swamp in southern Kerman has completely dried up, transforming into a desert due to unprecedented drought conditions in the region. This situation reflects…
Signs of Subsidence Observed on the Tehran-Mashhad Railway; A Ministry Official: It's Very Dangerous
Signs of dangerous land subsidence have been reported along the Tehran-Mashhad railway, with officials warning of potential collapses. Over 35% of Iran's population is at…
An Official Reports: 26,000 Annual Deaths Due to Air Pollution
An Iranian environmental official reported that 26,000 people die each year due to air pollution, primarily caused by low-quality gasoline and vehicles. The government has…
A Union Official: We Have 5 Million 'Underground' Workers Without Insurance
Fathollah Bayat, head of the Union of Contract and Temporary Workers, revealed that around 5 million workers in Iran are employed informally without job security…
Three Days Without News of Tomaj Salehi; Investigating Judge Refused to Review Torture Evidence
Tomaj Salehi, a critical rapper, has been re-arrested three days ago without any contact with his family, prompting his lawyer to release documents alleging torture…
Air Pollution in Iran Reaches Peak; Mazut Burning as Main Cause
Air pollution in Iran has reached alarming levels, particularly in major cities like Tehran and Isfahan, primarily due to the burning of mazut. The government…