October 2023
Housing Inflation is '30 Percent' Higher than General Inflation
Official housing statistics in Iran reveal that housing inflation is 30% higher than general inflation, primarily due to high land prices. Approximately 6 million people…
A Member of Parliament: We Have a Shortage of 300 Medicines, but the Government Claims 'Everything is Wonderful'
Yahya Ebrahimi, a member of the Iranian Parliament, revealed a significant shortage of over 300 medicines in Iran, contradicting the government's claims of a stable…
Increased Cyber Control in Iran; Ministry of Communications Obligated to Collaborate with Intelligence Agencies
The Iranian parliament has mandated the Ministry of Communications to collaborate with intelligence agencies, raising concerns about privacy violations. This move is seen as a…
The Expediency Discernment Council Deems Two Articles of the 'Hijab and Chastity' Bill Contrary to System Policies
The Expediency Discernment Council has rejected two articles of the 'Chastity and Hijab' bill due to ambiguities in definitions that contradict the system's policies. The…
The Industrial Gap Between Iran and Turkey and Saudi Arabia Has Widened
Iran's industrial competitiveness has declined relative to Turkey and Saudi Arabia, with significant gaps in industrial value-added. Critics attribute this stagnation to poor business conditions…
Start of Hunger Strike by Atefeh Rangriz in Shahroud Prison
Atefeh Rangriz, a women's rights activist, has begun a hunger strike in Shahroud prison to protest her illegal detention and mistreatment. She has faced severe…
Consequences of Poverty Expansion in Iran: 556,000 Adolescents Drop Out Before Entering High School
The Iranian Statistical Center reports that over 556,000 adolescents have dropped out of school before high school, primarily due to poverty. This trend reflects a…
Reactions to 'Offensive' Remarks by IRIB Host Regarding Ferdows Kaviani's Zoroastrianism
Reactions have emerged following offensive comments made by an IRIB host about the Zoroastrian identity of Ferdows Kaviani, an Iranian actor who recently passed away.…
Criticism of the 'Seventh Development Plan'; An Economist: It is Empty and Sloganeering
An economist has criticized Iran's 'Seventh Development Plan' as empty and ineffective, urging the government to stop its destructive policies. The plan is currently under…