May 2016
AMIA Investigator Judge 'May Have Been Forced to Commit Suicide'
Argentine officials have suggested that Alberto Nisman, the judge investigating the AMIA bombing, may have been forced to commit suicide, raising new questions about his…
Controversial Iranian Companies and the Panama Papers
The Panama Papers have implicated numerous global politicians and wealthy individuals in money laundering and tax evasion, including connections to Iranian company Petropars. The documents…
Iran's Economic Growth Rate Announced at Nearly One Percent for 2015
The Statistical Center of Iran reported a nearly one percent economic growth rate for 2015, excluding oil, with significant sectoral disparities. Despite previous growth under…
The President of Croatia Meets with Rouhani in Tehran
Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, the President of Croatia, is visiting Tehran to meet with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and discuss economic relations. This visit comes after the…
Government Special Task Force Emphasizes Judicial Review of 'Negligence in Asset Seizure'
The Iranian government's special task force has accused former officials of negligence in failing to secure two billion dollars in assets seized by the U.S.…
Rafsanjani: Announce the Achievements of the JCPOA, Critics Will Be Ashamed
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani defended the JCPOA's achievements during a speech in Qazvin, claiming it has solved many of Iran's problems. He challenged critics to acknowledge…
Misbahi-Moghadam: Ahmadinejad Gave a Report to the Leader Indicating We Have Reached the End of the Line
Gholamreza Misbahi Moghadam revealed that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reported to Iran's Leader that the country had reached a critical point regarding nuclear negotiations, suggesting the need…
Rouhani: People Will Learn of Past Officials' Negligence in the Two Billion Dollar Case
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani criticized former officials for their negligence regarding the seizure of two billion dollars of Iranian assets in the U.S. and announced…
Eshtari: A Major Portion of Smuggling is Organized
The commander of Iran's police force, Hossein Eshtari, stated that a significant portion of smuggling into and out of Iran is organized, with Ali Larijani…
30,000 People Will Be Unemployed Due to the Closure of Traditional Tea Houses in Karaj
The closure of traditional tea houses in Karaj is expected to result in 30,000 people losing their jobs, as these establishments serve as a significant…
Naghdi: Teachers' Problems Should Not Be Raised in Society
Mohammad Reza Naghdi, head of the Basij Organization, stated that teachers' issues should not be trivialized to material concerns and should not be discussed publicly.…
Venezuela's Government Advances Clock to Tackle Energy Crisis
The Venezuelan government has advanced the official time by half an hour to address an ongoing energy crisis exacerbated by El Niño and poor management.…