February 2017
"Clean Government" and "Oil Violations"
The Rouhani government is addressing oil violations from Ahmadinejad's administration in the upcoming budget bill as the presidential election approaches. Hamid Reza Baqaei, a key…
Iran's Labor Market in the 'Monopoly' of Men
The article discusses the declining economic participation and increasing unemployment rates among women in Iran despite a rise in female university enrollment. This trend highlights…
Ahmad Montazeri Released on Leave for Eight Days 24 Hours After Arrest
Ahmad Montazeri, son of a prominent cleric, was arrested for six years but was granted an eight-day leave after being held in solitary confinement. His…
Cartoonists' Campaign in Support of Mehdi Rajabian
A campaign by 'United Designs' in France seeks global cartoonists' support for Mehdi Rajabian, an imprisoned musician. The Rajabian brothers were sentenced for charges related…
Increase in Health Spending Share in Iranian Households' Expenditure
The share of health spending in Iranian households' budgets has increased significantly due to rising medical costs outpacing income growth. Despite government claims of support,…
Fewer Homeowners, More Renters
Between 2004 and 2014, Iran saw a significant decrease in homeowners and an increase in renters, particularly in urban areas. The reliance on free housing…
Why Iranians?
The article discusses the implications of a recent U.S. executive order that temporarily bans Iranian citizens from entering the U.S. It highlights the mixed reactions…
Vida Mehran-Nia: My husband, Ahmadreza Jalali, has been sentenced to death
Vida Mehran-Nia reports that her husband, Ahmadreza Jalali, has been sentenced to death by an Iranian judge. Jalali, a researcher from Sweden, has been on…
The Share of Housing in the Expense Basket of Urban Households in Iran
The article discusses the increasing share of housing costs in the expense baskets of urban households in Iran, highlighting a significant rise from 26.9% in…
Arian Tahi, Iranian-Born Grandmaster of Chess in Norway
Arian Tahi, a 17-year-old Iranian-born chess grandmaster in Norway, is being hailed as a potential future world champion. He has a strong international rating and…