January 2024
Continued Protests by French Farmers; Cancellation of Diesel Subsidy Cuts Insufficient
French farmers continue to protest despite the government's cancellation of diesel subsidy cuts, blocking major highways and demanding further action. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has…
An Economist: Decile Classification is a 'New Shop' for the Ministry of Welfare
An economist criticized Iran's economic policies, particularly the decile classification for subsidy recipients, labeling it ineffective and likening it to Venezuela's failed strategies. The Ministry…
The Removal of Subsidy Recipients Has Begun; Ministry of 'Welfare' Announced Changes in Income Classification
The Iranian Ministry of Welfare has announced the removal of 60,000 households from the subsidy list as part of a budget law update, indicating a…
Crisis Intensifies; Milk Powder Currency Share Not Paid
The Iranian government has failed to pay the currency share for milk powder, leading to a significant price increase and ongoing supply issues. Pharmacies are…
Widening Gap Between Government Promises and Economic Realities; Media: Officials Speak of a 'Different Iran'
The Iranian government faces criticism for failing to address rising inflation and economic challenges, with media highlighting a disconnect between official statements and the realities…
A Trade Union Official: Russia 'Will Not Allow' Iran to Extract Gas from the 'Sardar Jangal' Field
Ardshir Dadras, head of Iran's CNG Association, claims that Russia is preventing Iran from extracting gas from the Sardar Jangal field, exacerbating a gas production-consumption…