June 2023
Media Speculation in Iran; Formation of Ministry of Commerce Marginalized
The proposal to establish a Ministry of Commerce in Iran has lost momentum, with little support from the government or parliament. Concerns about increased bureaucracy…
Raisi's Government Insists on 'Supporting Iranians Abroad'; Bill to be Submitted to Parliament
The Iranian government is pushing a bill to support expatriates, focusing on cultural ties and investment opportunities. This comes amid ongoing tensions as several dual…
Non-Public Session of Parliament to Review Interior Ministry Directive; "Tension in Public Session" During Ahmad Vahidi's Entrance
A non-public session of the Iranian Parliament is set to discuss a controversial directive from the Interior Ministry that restricts cooperation between local governors and…
Continued Controversies of 'Awqaf Gate'; Heir of the Endowment: They Pressured Us Not to Speak Out
The heir of an endowment linked to a high-ranking cleric confirmed allegations of corruption involving the leasing of valuable land to the daughter-in-law of the…
Submission of the Seventh Development Plan Bill to Parliament; Raisi: Previous Plans Were Implemented by 'About 40 Percent'
Ebrahim Raisi submitted the Seventh Development Plan bill to Parliament, claiming previous plans were only 40% implemented. The bill faces significant criticism, particularly regarding labor…
Energy Minister: Changing Office Hours Will Save '1000 Megawatts' of Electricity
The Iranian Energy Minister announced that changing office hours to start at 6 AM will save 1000 megawatts of electricity, despite public protests and political…
Denial of Government Supporters' Media Reports; Real Estate Union Member: Prices Have Not Decreased, Transactions Have Reached Minimum
A member of the Tehran Real Estate Union has denied reports of decreasing housing prices, stating that transactions have plummeted and the market is in…
Ali-Abadi, with a history of board membership in at least 11 companies during his management at MAPNA, became the Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade
Abbas Ali-Abadi was granted a vote of confidence as Iran's new Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade despite concerns over his academic credentials and multi-million…
Ambiguous Record of Proposed Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade; Membership in the Board of Directors of at Least 11 Companies During Management of Mapna
Abbas Aliabadi has been nominated by President Ebrahim Raisi for the Ministry of Industry, Mine, and Trade, with a controversial background involving board memberships in…