March 2017
Hosseini Tofigh, Editor of the Satirical Magazine Tofigh, Passes Away
Hosseini Tofigh, a prominent Iranian satirical journalist and editor of the Tofigh magazine, died at the age of 88 due to complications from a lung…
Decline of Iranian Household Welfare
The article discusses the decline in Iranian household welfare despite an increase in welfare expenditures as a percentage of the government's public budget from 2008…
Trump's Deputy Emphasizes Support for Israel and Confrontation with Iran
Mike Pence, the U.S. Vice President, affirmed strong support for Israel and a confrontational stance against Iran at the AIPAC conference, highlighting the Trump administration's…
Earth Hour: Turn Off the Lights!
Earth Hour is an international campaign aimed at raising awareness about climate change and energy conservation, celebrated globally, including in Iran since 2011. The initiative…
Shahla Shafigh, Sociologist, Receives Knight of the Legion of Honor from France
Shahla Shafigh, an Iranian sociologist, was awarded the Legion of Honor by France for her contributions to gender equality. The award highlights her commitment to…
Retired Population or Unemployed?
The report from the Central Bank of Iran reveals that over 26% of urban households had no employed individuals in 2015, raising questions about unemployment…
Minimum Wage for Workers in Iran Increased by 14.5%
The Supreme Labor Council of Iran has raised the minimum wage for workers by 14.5% to 930,000 tomans, despite labor organizations demanding higher wages due…
Al Ahmad, Jerusalem, and Me
Samuel Trop reflects on Jalal Al Ahmad's travelogue about Israel, highlighting its historical context and the complex relationship between Iran and Israel during the 1960s.…
Issuance of Temporary Ban on Entry to the U.S. Delayed Until Next Week
The White House has delayed the issuance of a temporary entry ban for certain citizens, including Iranians, until next week. This follows a previous executive…
US Department of Homeland Security's Action Following Repeated Threats Against Jewish Centers
The US Department of Homeland Security is increasing security assistance to Jewish communities in response to rising bomb threats and attacks on Jewish cemeteries. Key…
Pentagon is Investigating Reports of the Death of Al-Qaeda's Second-in-Command in Airstrike
The Pentagon is investigating reports of the death of Abu Khayr al-Masri, the second-in-command of Al-Qaeda, in a U.S. airstrike in Syria. His death, if…