January 2018
Zangeneh: We Will Sue Turkmenistan's Turkmen Gas Company
Iran plans to sue Turkmenistan's gas company over gas quality and pricing disputes, while both countries have mutual complaints against each other. This ongoing conflict…
Next Year's Targeted Subsidies Revenue 'Will Not Be Deposited in the Treasury'
Hamidreza Hajibabaei, a member of the Iranian Parliament, announced that the revenue from targeted subsidies in 2018 will not be deposited into the national treasury,…
Tobacco Claims the Lives of 60,000 Iranians Annually
The Iranian Anti-Tobacco Association reports that tobacco use leads to 60,000 deaths annually, with significant health implications for both smokers and non-smokers. Mohammad Reza Masjedi…
Latest News on Casualties and Detainees from Protests in Iran
Two weeks after protests in Iran, many detainees remain in custody, with conflicting reports on their numbers and treatment. The UN is calling for investigations…
Severity of Water Crisis in Khuzestan Province; Several Power Plants May Be Taken Offline
Khuzestan Province is facing an unprecedented water crisis, with warnings that several hydroelectric power plants may be taken offline due to drought conditions. The Iranian…
Arrest of Herat Municipality Advisor on Charges of Spying for Iran
Asadullah Rezaei, an advisor to the Herat Municipality, has been arrested by Afghan security forces on charges of espionage for Iran. This incident highlights ongoing…
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…
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…