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May 2023
Return of Coupons to Iran's Economy Starting Next Week
Iran's Minister of Labor announced the implementation of an electronic coupon system starting next week, increasing subsidies by 20%. This move comes after the removal…
Ghazal Safari, Iranian Singer: The People of Iran Are Separate from Their Government
Ghazal Safari, an Iranian singer living in Britain after fleeing Ukraine due to the Russian invasion, emphasizes the distinction between the people of Iran and…
Reza Morad Sahraei Becomes New Minister of Education of the Islamic Republic
Reza Morad Sahraei has been confirmed as the new Minister of Education in Iran, succeeding Youssef Noori after a vote in the Assembly. His appointment…
Continuation of Russian Attacks on Kyiv; Ukrainian Army: We Shot Down 11 Russian Missiles
Kyiv faced its sixteenth airstrike from Russia in a month, leading to widespread panic and evacuations. Ukrainian air defense successfully intercepted 11 missiles, while Russia…
Judiciary Confirms Fire Department Report; Hospital Opened by Ebrahim Raisi is Unsafe
The Chief Justice of Tehran confirmed that the newly opened Mahdi Clinic is unsafe, prompting concerns over safety regulations. This situation raises questions about the…
Ongoing Water Dispute; Amir-Abdollahian: The Islamic Republic Does Not Recognize the Taliban
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stated that the Islamic Republic does not recognize the Taliban and emphasized the need for an inclusive government in Afghanistan…
Iran's Environment at Risk; Ebrahim Raisi's Government Removes 'Environmental Impact Assessment of Projects' from the Seventh Development Plan
The Iranian government has removed the requirement for environmental impact assessments from its Seventh Development Plan, leading to concerns about a potential environmental disaster. This…
Parliament Reports on 'Intensification of Poverty', Minister of Labor Discusses 'Severe Development' of Coupons
A report from the Iranian Parliament's Research Center highlights a significant increase in poverty, affecting even the middle class, while inflation continues to rise sharply.…
Rejection of Government's Inflation Statistics; Point Inflation Exceeds 68 Percent
The article discusses the discrepancy between government-reported inflation rates and those reported by ECO Iran, which claims inflation is nearing 70%. Former Central Bank head…
Conflicting Reports on the Situation in Bakhmut
On Sunday, conflicting reports emerged from Russia and Ukraine regarding the status of Bakhmut, with Ukraine claiming it still controls part of the city while…
Russia Claims Complete Capture of Bakhmut; Ukraine Denies
Russia claims to have fully captured Bakhmut, a significant city in the ongoing conflict, while Ukraine denies this assertion, highlighting the critical situation in the…
Proposal from Some Labor Organizations: Dissolution of Contractor Companies for Workers and Replacement with 'Workers' Cooperatives' to Reduce 'Exploitation'
Labor organizations in Iran are proposing to dissolve contractor companies and replace them with workers' cooperatives to combat exploitation and corruption in the workforce. Akbar…
Biden Approves Training Program for Ukrainian Pilots on F-16 Fighter Jets
President Biden announced U.S. support for training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets at the G7 summit. The training will take place in Europe and…
Inauguration of the First Border Market between Iran and Pakistan
The first border market between Iran and Pakistan was inaugurated in Pishin, Balochistan, aimed at enhancing trade relations. Both leaders emphasized improving security along the…
Russia's Claim of Destroying a Patriot System; Ukraine: It's Empty Propaganda
Ukraine denies Russia's claim of destroying a Patriot missile defense system, labeling it as propaganda. American officials suggest that while one system may have been…
Moscow: Two Russian Military Commanders Killed in Ukraine Attacks
Moscow reported the deaths of two Russian military commanders in eastern Ukraine amid ongoing battles in Bakhmut. Ukrainian forces have been attempting to break through…
Zelensky's Meeting with Pope Francis in Vatican; Support for Ukraine's Peace Plan
Ukrainian President Zelensky met with Pope Francis in the Vatican to seek support for Ukraine's peace plan and assistance in returning abducted children. The meeting…
Benjamin Brier's Family Embraced Him 'After Three Hellish Years'
Benjamin Brier, a French citizen imprisoned in Iran for three years, was reunited with his family, who expressed concern over his weakened state. His family…
Unprecedented Military Aid from Germany to Ukraine; Dozens of Tanks and Drones Head to Battle Against Russia
Germany has announced a significant military aid package to Ukraine worth 2.7 billion euros, including tanks, drones, and air defense systems, in response to the…
Mawlawi Abdulhamid: The Root of the Country's Problems is the Incorrect Conduct of Elections by the Government
Mawlawi Abdulhamid, a prominent Sunni cleric in Iran, criticized the government's handling of elections as the root cause of the country's problems and protests. He…
12 Human Rights Organizations Express Regret Over Appointment of Iranian Ambassador as President of the 2023 Social Forum
Twelve international human rights organizations have expressed deep concern over the appointment of Ali Bahraini, Iran's UN ambassador, as President of the 2023 Social Forum.…
Ukraine Reports Destruction of a Russian Brigade and Soldiers' Retreat from the Outskirts of Bakhmut
Ukrainian forces reported the destruction of a Russian brigade and the retreat of its soldiers from Bakhmut, a key battle site. Colonel Syrski and Deputy…
Ukraine: Safety of Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant at Risk
Ukraine's Energoatom warns that the evacuation of over 3,000 workers from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant poses a significant safety risk, exacerbating an already critical…
Niloufar Aghaei's Reaction to Being Called a 'Liar' by Protesters on Tehran's Billboards
Tehran's municipality has installed controversial billboards accusing protesters who lost their eyesight from government gunfire of being liars, prompting a strong reaction from Niloufar Aghaei,…
Wagner Group Stays in Bakhmut After Threat of Withdrawal
Dmitry Prigozhin announced that the Wagner Group will remain in Bakhmut despite previous threats to withdraw, following Moscow's promise of military supplies. Concurrently, Russia has…
Russia: About 1,700 Residents Near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Evacuated
Approximately 1,700 residents, including 660 children, have been evacuated from areas near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant due to escalating tensions and potential dangers. The…
Iran's Statistical Center: Annual Inflation Rate Reaches Approximately 46 Percent
Iran's annual inflation rate has reached 45.8%, with significant price increases in essential goods like sugar and chicken. The government faces rising public discontent and…
Right-wing Presidential Candidate in Paraguay Arrested
Paraguayo Cubas, a right-wing presidential candidate in Paraguay, was arrested after alleging election fraud and calling for protests. He finished third in the election, which…
Israel Expresses Hope for Improved Relations with Saudi Arabia; U.S. Can Mediate
Israel's National Security Advisor is optimistic about improved relations with Saudi Arabia following Jake Sullivan's upcoming visit. The U.S. aims to mediate this process, which…
Tensions in Relations Between Rome and Paris; Italian Foreign Minister Cancels Trip to France
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled his trip to France after French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin criticized Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's handling of immigration issues.…
The U.S. Calls Russia's Claim of Involvement in Drone Attack on the Kremlin 'Ridiculous'
The U.S. has dismissed Russia's claims of American involvement in a drone attack on the Kremlin as absurd. John Kirby emphasized that the U.S. does…
Parliament Votes on Urgency of Re-establishing Ministry of Commerce
The Iranian parliament has approved the urgency of a bill to re-establish the Ministry of Commerce, moving closer to its revival under Ebrahim Raisi's government.…
United States: Russia has suffered 100,000 casualties in Ukraine over 5 months
The U.S. estimates that Russia has incurred 100,000 casualties in Ukraine over the last five months, primarily in the Bakhmut region, where both sides have…
An Expert: Online Marketing Under the Blade of Filtering and Internet Outages in Iran, Died and Came Back to Life
A digital marketing expert in Iran highlights the severe challenges faced by the industry due to internet filtering and outages, stating that many global platforms…
Housing Recession in Iran Turns 8 Years Old; Media Reports: Increased Interest of Citizens in 'Middle-Aged Homes'
Iran's housing market has entered its eighth consecutive year of recession, leading citizens to seek middle-aged homes due to the high prices of new constructions.…