October 2023
Housing Inflation is '30 Percent' Higher than General Inflation
Official housing statistics in Iran reveal that housing inflation is 30% higher than general inflation, primarily due to high land prices. Approximately 6 million people…
Statistical Account of Gender Discrimination; Women's Unemployment Twice That of Men
A recent report reveals that women's unemployment in Iran is twice that of men, with female graduates making up a significant portion of the unemployed.…
A Member of Parliament: We Have a Shortage of 300 Medicines, but the Government Claims 'Everything is Wonderful'
Yahya Ebrahimi, a member of the Iranian Parliament, revealed a significant shortage of over 300 medicines in Iran, contradicting the government's claims of a stable…
Iran's Statistical Center: Year-on-Year Inflation for Residential Apartments in Tehran Exceeds 75% in September
The Statistical Center of Iran reported that inflation for residential apartments in Tehran has surpassed 75% as of September, with prices more than doubling over…
Fariba Adelkhah, Iranian-French Researcher, Returns to France
Fariba Adelkhah, an Iranian-French researcher imprisoned in Iran since 2019, has returned to France after being barred from leaving despite her release. Her case drew…
Fact-Checking | Fake Videos About Israel's Iron Beam Activation
The Poligraf fact-checking project debunked claims of Israel's Iron Beam activation during the ongoing conflict, revealing that viral videos circulating on social media were misleading…
Consequences of Poverty Expansion in Iran: 556,000 Adolescents Drop Out Before Entering High School
The Iranian Statistical Center reports that over 556,000 adolescents have dropped out of school before high school, primarily due to poverty. This trend reflects a…
Mandatory Hijab; Threatening Letters from 'Security' to Female Students at Allameh Tabatabai University
Student activists report increased security pressures on female students at Allameh Tabatabai University, including threatening letters regarding hijab compliance. This situation reflects a broader trend…
Death of 6 Infants at Hajar Hospital in Shahrekord; Relevant Officials Summoned
Six infants died at Hajar Hospital in Shahrekord, prompting a special investigation and the summoning of hospital officials. The rising negligence in Iranian hospitals is…
Summoning of Over 50 Amir Kabir University Students to Disciplinary Committee
Over 50 students from Amir Kabir University have been summoned to the disciplinary committee following a review of security footage from last year's protests. This…
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded for Discovery of 'Quantum Dots' to Three Scientists
The 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Mounji Bawendi, Louis Bruce, and Alexei Ekimov for their discovery of quantum dots, which have diverse…
Food Crisis in Iran; Minister of Agriculture Proposes Establishment of 'Supreme Food Security Council'
Iran's Minister of Agriculture proposed the establishment of a 'Supreme Food Security Council' amid a food crisis and soaring prices. The country faces crippling inflation,…