November 2016
End the Persecution of Christian Converts in Iran
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran and other organizations have called for an end to the persecution of Christian converts in Iran, highlighting…
U.S. Treasury Assures Brazilian Banks They Can Trade with Iran
The U.S. Treasury has assured Brazilian banks they can trade with Iran without fear of sanctions, potentially opening the door for billions in exports. This…
25,000 People in Iran Need Organ Transplants
Over 25,000 people in Iran are awaiting organ transplants, with 7 to 10 individuals dying daily due to a lack of available organs. The Ministry…
Former Advisor to Iran's UN Mission Accepts Charges in US Federal Court
Ahmad Sheikhzadeh, a former advisor to Iran's UN mission, accepted charges related to false tax statements and conspiracy to violate US sanctions. He faces a…
Donald Trump and the Future of Iran's Passenger Aircraft Fleet
The article discusses the potential impact of Donald Trump's election on Iran's contracts for over 200 passenger aircraft from Boeing and Airbus. Given Trump's opposition…
Highest Unemployment Rate in 16 Recent Quarters; Unemployment Reaches 12.7%
Iran's unemployment rate has reached 12.7%, the highest in 16 quarters, with over 1.2 million job seekers. President Rouhani acknowledges the need to end internal…
Medvedev Ahead of Trip to Israel: S-300 Delivery to Iran Will Not Affect Relations with Israel
Dmitry Medvedev, the Russian Prime Minister, stated that the delivery of the S-300 missile system to Iran will not affect Russia-Israel relations during his upcoming…
Switzerland Halts Investigation into Espionage of Iran's Nuclear Negotiations
Swiss authorities have stopped an investigation into cyber espionage linked to Iran's nuclear negotiations, acknowledging a crime occurred but failing to identify the perpetrators. The…
Britain: We Will Address Banking Concerns to Develop Trade with Iran
The UK Trade Minister Liam Fox announced efforts to address banking concerns to enhance trade relations with Iran, emphasizing the growth of transactions since the…