September 2023
Iran's Seventh Development Plan Faces Serious Challenges; Weaker than Previous Plans
The Iranian parliament is in conflict with the government over the approval of the Seventh Development Plan, which is criticized for being weak and unrealistic.…
A Member of Parliament Rejects Government's Prediction; 8% Economic Growth is Not Possible
Masoud Pezeshkian, an Iranian MP, has dismissed the government's forecast of 8% economic growth as unrealistic, citing historical growth rates and lack of scientific backing…
Warning About Elite Migration; They Say: This is What You See, If You Don't Want It, Get Your Passport and Leave
Moein-od-Din Saidi, a member of the Iranian parliament, warns that the emigration of human capital is more damaging than economic capital flight, highlighting that many…
A Member of Parliament: We Should Not Be Naive to Think That Public Protests Have Died Down
Mohammad Hassan Asafari, a member of the Iranian parliament, argues that public protests against economic issues are justified and warns against complacency regarding their cessation.…
Strike at Urmia Cement Factory; Protests Over Wages and Discrimination Between Workers and Managers
Workers at the Urmia Cement Factory have gone on strike due to insufficient wages and discrimination between their salaries and those of managers. The protests…
Resignation of Academy of Sciences Secretary in Protest Against 'Interference' of Supreme Cultural Revolution Council
Reza Faraji-Dana, the Secretary of the Academy of Sciences in Iran, has resigned in protest against the Supreme Cultural Revolution Council's interference in appointments within…
Student Teachers Dismissed on the Verge of Employment
Student teachers in Iran have been dismissed just before their employment due to a prohibition from the Ministry of Education, despite recent announcements of hiring…
Reactions to the 'Chastity and Hijab' Bill in Iran | Critics: It is Unclear and Discriminatory; Defenders: Critics are Anti-Family
The Iranian parliament has passed a controversial 'Chastity and Hijab' bill, facing widespread criticism for its vague definitions and potential for discrimination. Critics argue it…
A Member of Parliament: The Hijab and Chastity Law Says We Will Arrest, Imprison, and Fine
Jalil Rashidi Koocheh, an Iranian MP, criticized the enforcement of the Hijab and Chastity law, arguing it increases public dissatisfaction and should focus on guidance…
Reactions to Image of Raisi Praying on Airplane: 'Populism and Lacking News or Spiritual Value'
Ebrahim Raisi's image praying on an airplane has drawn criticism on social media for being hypocritical and lacking significance. Users compared it to other global…
The Growing Trend of School Dropouts in Iran; Fani: We Have 930,000 Dropouts in the Country
The former Minister of Education reported that Iran has 930,000 school dropouts, with a significant portion stemming from low-income families. The issue is exacerbated by…
Twelve Art Associations Protest the Dismissal of Professors; Criticism and Protest Do Not Deserve Punishment
Twelve art associations in Iran have protested against the dismissal of professors and called for an end to violent actions and the creation of a…
Whipping Sentence for Engineer Opposing Mandatory Hijab; Zainab Kazemi: I Am Not Ashamed of My Call for Justice
Zainab Kazemi, an engineer and protester against mandatory hijab, has been sentenced to 74 lashes for 'offending public morality' after removing her hijab during an…
Oil Company is a Major Creditor of the Government; Government Debt Grew by 61%
The Iranian government's debt has surged by 61% over the past year, with significant contributions from state-owned companies, particularly the National Iranian Oil Company. This…
Concerns Raised Over 'Gender Apartheid' in Iran; Experts Say the Foundation of the Islamic Republic is Based on 'Apartheid'
UN human rights experts have labeled Iran's 'Hijab and Chastity' law as a form of gender apartheid, with activists asserting that the entire legal framework…