May 2017
Rice Pill Poisoning Claims 149 Lives in 2016
In 2016, 149 people died in Iran from rice pill poisoning, a significant increase from 113 deaths in 2015. This alarming trend highlights the ongoing…
10% Increase in Work-Related Deaths in Iran in 2016
In 2016, Iran saw a 10% increase in work-related deaths, totaling 1,645 fatalities, with falling from heights being the leading cause. Major provinces affected include…
Two Dead and Over 220 Injured in Bojnourd Earthquake
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Bojnourd, Iran, causing two fatalities and over 220 injuries. Rescue operations are ongoing, with significant damage reported in several villages.…
A Large Proportion of Employed Women Are in Low-Income Categories
The economic participation rate of women in Iran is significantly lower than that of men, with rural women often engaged in low-income agricultural jobs. The…
Election Supervisory Boards Have Disqualified Over Four Thousand More Candidates
The Iranian election supervisory boards have disqualified an additional 4,500 candidates for local council elections, raising the total disqualified to approximately 14,500. This has raised…