January 2019
18% Increase in Iran's Steel Production Before the Impact of Sanctions Return
Iran's steel production saw a significant increase of 17.8% in 2018, reaching 25 million tons, contributing to 1.4% of global production. However, U.S. sanctions are…
The Father of Sepideh Gholian: They Did Not Show the Arrest Warrant and They Beat Us
Sepideh Gholian, a civil activist, was re-arrested along with her brother after a controversial television program aired their confessions regarding labor protests. Their father claims…
Sepideh Gholian Arrested Again Following Broadcast of TV Confessions
Sepideh Gholian was re-arrested after the broadcast of a documentary that included her confessions regarding labor protests. She claims to have been tortured and is…
Exchange of Iranian 'Spy' for Ukrainian 'Murderer'
An exchange took place between Andriy Novichko, a Ukrainian sentenced to death for murder in Iran, and Ali Jadoui, an Iranian sentenced to 11 years…
National Security Commission Adds 20 Trillion Tomans to Defense Budget
The Iranian National Security Commission has added 20 trillion tomans to the defense budget amid concerns over previous reductions and conditional funding. This decision reflects…