September 2016
Central Bank Report: About 26% of Government Revenues Unachieved
The Central Bank of Iran reports a significant shortfall in government revenues, with a 25.6% gap in projected income primarily due to declining oil revenues.…
Ahmadinejad Responds to Khamenei's 'Advice': I Will Not Run
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced he will not run in the upcoming presidential elections, following advice from Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. This decision comes…
Execution at Neyriz Sports Stadium Amid Criticism of Human Rights Situation in Iran
Iran executed a murder suspect in a public stadium in Neyriz, drawing attention to the country's human rights issues. This event coincided with President Rouhani's…
Who is the Audience of Rouhani's Speech?
Hassan Rouhani's speech at the UN General Assembly emphasized Iran's economic improvements and investment potential, targeting countries interested in investing. However, many claims made in…
United Nations General Assembly; Rouhani's Last Speech in His First Presidential Term
Hassan Rouhani delivered his final speech at the UN General Assembly as President of Iran, emphasizing the importance of the JCPOA and criticizing the U.S.…
Rouhani Opposes US Request to Halt Military Flights Over Northern Syria
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani rejected the US request to halt military flights over northern Syria, arguing it would benefit ISIS and Jabhat al-Nusra. He emphasized…
Paralympic Games in Rio, Mourning the Death of Iranian Cyclist
Bahman Golbarnezhad, the only Iranian cyclist at the 2016 Paralympic Games, died from injuries sustained during a race. His death has drawn condolences from international…
Iranian-Canadian MP Calls for Restoration of Relations with Tehran
Majid Jowhari, a Canadian MP, is advocating for the restoration of diplomatic relations with Iran, emphasizing that severing ties has negative consequences for both nations.…
Former Official Accuses Rouhani's Government of 'Manipulating' Smuggling Statistics
Fada Hossein Maleki, a former official, accused Rouhani's government of manipulating smuggling statistics, questioning the claimed reduction of smuggling from $25 billion to $15 billion.…
After Cigarettes, Alcohol Has the 'Highest' Consumption in Iran
A recent survey in Iran reveals a significant rise in alcohol consumption, ranking it second after cigarettes. The findings indicate concerning trends in simultaneous substance…
Karbaschi: Security and Military Institutions Should Not Support Ahmadinejad, He Has No Position
Gholamhossein Karbaschi warns that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad lacks political support and relevance unless backed by key security and military institutions in the upcoming presidential elections. Ahmadinejad's…
Ali Jannati: No Concerts Have Been Allowed in Mashhad for 11 Years
Ali Jannati, Iran's Minister of Culture, stated that no concerts have been allowed in Mashhad for 11 years, denying any recent retreat on the issue.…