March 2024
Interview of the Islamic Republic's Ambassador in Baku with 'Hijab-Free' Journalist Causes Controversy; Abbas Mousavi to Return to Iran
Abbas Mousavi, Iran's ambassador to Azerbaijan, is being dismissed following criticism over an interview with a hijab-free Azerbaijani journalist. The incident has sparked controversy regarding…
Deadly Roads: 510 Killed in the First Week of Nowruz Travels
In the first week of Nowruz travels, 510 Iranians died in road accidents, despite a reported decrease in traffic. Officials attribute the high casualty rate…
Government's Hand in Determining Minimum Wage Exposed: 20% Proposal and Widespread Protests
The Iranian government has proposed a 20% increase in the minimum wage, which has sparked widespread protests among workers who demand a higher minimum wage…
Housing Consumes Half of Tehran Households' Expenses
Tehran households are spending half of their expenses on housing, with rising costs pushing many into a crisis. The government's ineffective housing policies have failed…
Insecurity in Workshops; '90 Workers' Died in East Azerbaijan in 11 Months
In East Azerbaijan, 90 workers have died from workplace accidents in the past 11 months, marking a 29% increase from last year. The report highlights…
Chahraman Confirmed; Public Transport Fares to Increase from May 2024
Tehran's City Council has approved an increase in public transport fares, including buses, metro, and taxis, effective May 1, 2024. This decision comes amid ongoing…
Low Share of People in Banking Facilities; Housing Loans Become Government Project Allocations
A report reveals that the Iranian banking system prioritizes loans for government housing projects over public access to housing loans, leading to a significant gap…
A Member of the Wage Committee of the Supreme Labor Council: With This Wage, Workers Cannot Even Afford Food
A member of Iran's Supreme Labor Council has criticized the current wage structure, stating it fails to meet the basic needs of workers, especially in…
Government Officials Announce Wage Meeting on Tuesday; Workers' Representative: We Are Uninformed
The Iranian Minister of Labor announced a meeting to discuss wages, but workers' representatives claim they are uninformed about the proceedings. The delay in addressing…
The Government Begins to Whisper Opposition to Article 41 of the Labor Law; Raisi's Deputy: We Have Limitations for Increasing Workers' Salaries
The Iranian government, represented by Deputy Davood Manzoor, has expressed concerns over increasing workers' salaries due to expected inflation, while labor activists argue for a…
Promise of Wage Meetings Starting This Week; Workers: Inflation of 42% and a 25 Million Toman Livelihood Basket Should Be the Basis
The Iranian Minister of Labor announced that wage determination meetings will start this week, but workers are worried about delays and the government's intentions to…