April 2024
Kiomars Pourahmad's Daughter Denies His Suicide: 'My Father Was Aware of Danger'
Kiomars Pourahmad's daughter and sister have denied claims of his suicide, suggesting he was aware of threats to his life and may have been murdered.…
Khamenei Claims in Meeting with Workers: Pockets Will Be 'Full' and the Country Will Become 'Wealthy'
Ali Khamenei claimed that increased production will enrich the country and workers, despite rising emigration and job dissatisfaction among Iranian workers. Critics argue that low…
New Public Transport Fares in Tehran Implemented
Tehran has implemented new public transport fare increases, with taxi fares rising by 45% and metro fares by at least 16%. This change affects primarily…
An Economic Newspaper: The Government Provides False Information About Unemployment Rates
A Tehran-based economic newspaper has criticized the Iranian government for providing misleading unemployment statistics, claiming that the reported decrease in unemployment does not reflect the…
Supreme Labor Council Not Seeking Wage Restoration; Housing Allowance Will Not Increase
The Supreme Labor Council meeting concluded without any decisions regarding wage increases or housing allowances for workers, despite claims from the workers' representative. This lack…
Seizure of a Ship in the Strait of Hormuz; A Middle Eastern Official Claims It Was Conducted by the Iranian Government
Iranian commandos reportedly seized a cargo ship linked to Israel in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions between Iran and the West. The incident follows…
A Restaurant in Kermanshah Closed; 'Norm Violation' as a Code Name for Continued Crackdown on Businesses
Iranian authorities have intensified crackdowns on businesses for alleged violations of hijab laws, recently closing a restaurant in Kermanshah and a barbershop in Mashhad. This…
Fact-Checking a Claim; Afghan Poet Introduced 'Panjshir' as Part of Iran in Meeting with Ali Khamenei
An Afghan poet mistakenly claimed that Panjshir is part of Iran during a meeting with Ali Khamenei, leading to widespread ridicule on social media. This…
Mehdi Afsharnik and Ali Tasnimi Remain in Detention Without Resolution After Two Months
Mehdi Afsharnik and Ali Tasnimi, two journalists, have been detained for two months without legal representation or family contact. Their arrests are part of a…
Warning from a Labor Activist about 'Absolute Poverty' of Pensioners: The 2024 Wage is Approved Contrary to the Law
Hassan Izadan, a labor activist, warns that the approved wage for 2024 will plunge many pensioners into absolute poverty. The increase in wages is seen…
The Unemployment Rate Among Graduates Reaches 39%
The unemployment rate among Iranian graduates has risen to 39%, with significant disparities between genders and urban/rural areas. This crisis affects even PhD holders, forcing…