December 2023
Continued Price Increases in Iran; Families Have Spent More Than Last Year
Iran's inflation rate has surged, with consumer prices rising by 44.4% over the past year, significantly impacting household spending. The government claims its monetary policies…
Freedom Committee for Cecile Couleur: 600 Days Since Her Arrest in Iran
Cecile Couleur, a French trade union activist, has been imprisoned in Iran for 600 days, prompting calls for her release from various organizations. The situation…
Aida Younesi: My Father Has Lost Hearing in One Ear in Evin Prison
Aida Younesi reports that her father, Myrious Younesi, has lost hearing in one ear while imprisoned in Evin without a conviction. The family claims he…
Steel Workers on Fifth Day of Strike: If Our Problem Is Not Solved, Ahvaz Will Be Catastrophic
Steel workers in Ahvaz are on their fifth day of strike, demanding solutions to their grievances. The Ministry of Labor has urged them to pursue…
Reactions to Khamenei's 'Plea' for Elections: The Legitimacy of the Government is at its Lowest Level
Ali Khamenei's recent comments about women's roles in encouraging electoral participation highlight the government's awareness of public disillusionment ahead of the parliamentary elections. Analysts note…
Continuation of Livelihood Protests with Retirees Gathering in Kermanshah and Municipality Workers in Tehran
Protests over economic conditions continue in Iran, with retirees gathering in Kermanshah and municipality workers in Tehran demanding accountability for delayed salaries. The ongoing strikes…
Eight Billion Dollar Annual Investment Needed for Petrochemicals; Investors Withdraw Due to Financial Issues
The National Petrochemical Company in Iran requires $8 billion annually to meet its growth targets, but investors are withdrawing due to financial difficulties exacerbated by…
The 'Chehcheh' Dam in Khorasan Razavi Has Dried Up
The 'Chehcheh' dam in Khorasan Razavi has dried up, with only one percent of its capacity filled due to severe rainfall shortages. This situation reflects…
Consequences of Poverty in Healthcare; 150 Emergency Room Escapes Recorded Monthly at a Tabriz Hospital
Poverty in Iran is leading to severe healthcare crises, with hospitals reporting an average of 150 emergency room escapes monthly. This situation highlights the increasing…
18 Hectares of Land in Gilan Burned in the Last 24 Hours
In Gilan province, 18 hectares of land were burned in wildfires attributed to intentional actions by landowners. Officials are concerned about the increasing trend of…
An Official: We Have 7.4 Million Illiterates
The head of the Literacy Movement Organization reported 7.4 million absolute illiterates in Iran, contradicting previous claims of 98% literacy. The rise in poverty is…
Reza Shahabi, Imprisoned Labor Activist, Transferred to Hospital Due to Illness
Reza Shahabi, a labor activist and board member of the Tehran Bus Workers Syndicate, has been transferred to the hospital due to high blood pressure…
Armed Attack in Rask County, Sistan and Baluchestan; 12 Law Enforcement Officers Killed
An armed attack in Rask County, Sistan and Baluchestan resulted in the deaths of 12 law enforcement officers and injuries to several others. The group…
A Trade Official: Inflationary Recession in Iran Has Led to the Closure of Laptop Stores
The head of the Computer Technologists Union in Iran reports that the inflationary recession has led to the closure of laptop stores and a retreat…
Abbas Daris, a detainee from the November 2019 protests, sentenced to 14 years in prison
Abbas Daris, a detainee from the November 2019 protests in Iran, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for alleged murder and weapon possession.…
Cutting Down Dozens of Trees in Chitgar Forest Park; Environmental Activists: Result of 'Systematic Intent'
Environmental activists are condemning the systematic cutting down of trees in Chitgar Forest Park, attributing it to broader issues of urban development and neglect. Reports…
Spokesman of the Medical Council says 'canned tuna' is more expensive than a doctor's visit
The spokesman for the Iranian Medical Council highlighted the economic struggles leading doctors to seek alternative professions, as their income is insufficient to sustain living…
Return of the 'Immoral Film' Case from Gilan to the Top of the News; Seqati and the 'Second Person' Arrested
Reza Seqati, the former director of the Culture and Islamic Guidance Department of Gilan, was arrested along with another individual due to a controversial film…
News Sources Report 'Case-Making' Against 30 Students at the Faculty of Social Sciences
The University of Tehran's Faculty of Social Sciences is facing backlash after 30 students were summoned to a disciplinary committee following a physical altercation initiated…
Beginning of Fuel Changes; Fuel Ration for Uninsured Vehicles Will Be Cut
Iran is cutting fuel quotas for uninsured vehicles to address energy imbalances and reduce reliance on gasoline imports, which are projected to exceed 110 trillion…
A Clerical Official: Female Students and Clerical Soldiers are Present in Schools
A clerical official announced the integration of female clerics and clerical soldiers into Iranian schools as part of an Islamic transformation in education, claiming high…
The Play 'The Story of Two Men' by Reza Alamehzadeh; A Romantic Tale of Two Iranian Gay Men
Reza Alamehzadeh's play 'The Story of Two Men' explores the romantic relationship between two Iranian gay men who reunite in Germany after decades. The play…
Death of 26,000 Iranians Due to Air Pollution; A Member of Parliament: Diesel Used in Power Plants is 'Equivalent to Mazut'
A member of Iran's parliament revealed that 26,000 people have died from air pollution since 2022, attributing the crisis to substandard diesel used in power…
Parliament Agrees; Formation of Ministry of Commerce, Perhaps Another Time
The Iranian parliament has agreed to suspend the establishment of the Ministry of Commerce for six months, citing concerns about maintaining the integrity of industry…