January 2018
Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car Production in Iran
Iran Khodro plans to begin production of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars in Iran starting early 2018, with an initial output of about 2,500 units. This marks…
Negative Reaction from Russian Duma Official to Khamenei's Advisor's Coalition Proposal
A senior Russian Duma official dismissed a proposal by Khamenei's military advisor for a coalition against the U.S. in Syria, citing existing cooperation between Russia…
Head of Cultural Heritage Organization: We Have No Funds to Register Nima Yushij's House
The head of Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization announced a lack of funds to preserve and register Nima Yushij's house, leading to public outcry over its…
Black Box of Sanchi Oil Tanker Opened
The black box of the Sanchi oil tanker has been opened and decoding has begun, with representatives from Iran, China, Panama, and Hong Kong present.…
Merchants Oppose Demolition of Remaining Parts of Plasco Building
Merchants from the Plasco building are opposing the demolition of the remaining structure that survived a devastating fire last year, citing a lack of accountability…
Opposition of the Drug Control Headquarters to the Mitigation of the Death Penalty
The Drug Control Headquarters in Iran opposes the mitigation of the death penalty for drug traffickers, arguing it will worsen drug trafficking and increase the…
A Member of Tehran City Council: 20 Trillion Tomans Went Missing During Ghalibaf's Mayorship
A Tehran City Council member revealed that 20 trillion tomans are missing from the municipality budget during Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf's mayorship from 2005 to 2017.…
Workers in Iran Face 170% Deficit in Livelihood
Workers in Iran are facing a significant wage deficit, with a reported 170% gap between their minimum wage and the cost of living. This situation…
The Sanchi Tanker Sank; A Day of National Mourning Declared in Iran
The Iranian oil tanker Sanchi has sunk, resulting in the loss of all crew members. The Iranian government has declared a national day of mourning,…
Iranian Oil Tanker Reaches Japanese Waters Amidst Flames
The Iranian oil tanker Sanchi has reached Japanese waters while still ablaze after a collision with a Chinese cargo ship. Rescue operations are complicated due…
Denial of the Summoning of Iran's Ambassador in Germany Regarding 'Espionage'
The Iranian embassy in Berlin denied reports that Iran's ambassador was summoned by the German Foreign Ministry over espionage allegations involving a Pakistani national. The…
Immediate Release of Detained Students Requested in Letter from 37 Student Organizations to the Minister of Science
37 student organizations in Iran have called for the immediate release of detained students, criticizing the government's interference in university affairs. Approximately 100 students have…
A Labor Official: The Monthly Cost Basket for Workers in 2016 was '2 Million and 550 Thousand Tomans'
A labor official revealed that the monthly cost basket for workers was set at 2.55 million tomans, but the minimum wage for 2017 was only…
Sixth Day of Protests; Intensified Security Measures in Tehran, Continued Demonstrations in Other Cities
Protests in Iran have continued for a sixth day with intensified security measures in Tehran, where officials claim calm has returned. However, demonstrations are ongoing…