December 2016
Defensive Security Assessments: Low Likelihood of Attack in the U.S. During New Year Holidays
U.S. defense agencies assess that the likelihood of terrorist attacks during the New Year holidays is low but acknowledge some ongoing threats from domestic extremists.…
Mehdi Karroubi Resigns from the Secretary-Generalship of the National Trust Party
Mehdi Karroubi has resigned as Secretary-General of the National Trust Party while under house arrest, urging party members to accept his resignation for the greater…
Minister of Economy: Currency Change from Rial to Toman Will Be Gradual
Iran's Minister of Economy announced that the transition from rial to toman will be gradual and will not involve immediate new banknotes. This decision is…
Will Ride-Hailing Services Become Illegal in Iran?
The Tehran Union of Tourism and Car Rental Institutions is pushing to regulate ride-hailing services, claiming they operate illegally without proper oversight. This comes amid…
South Korean President Impeached by Parliament
South Korean President Park Geun-hye has been impeached by Parliament due to allegations of corruption and collusion with former aides. The Prime Minister will assume…
Deputy Governor of the Central Bank: Changing the Currency Unit Does Not Mean Monetary Reform
The Iranian Central Bank's Deputy Governor announced that changing the currency unit from rial to toman is not a monetary reform but a move to…
Israel: We Were Aware of Iran's Stake in the German Submarine Manufacturer
Israel's Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman confirmed that the country was aware of Iran's stake in the German submarine manufacturer ThyssenKrupp before signing a contract for…
Tehran City Council Member: The Soil of the Capital is No Longer Fertile
Mohammad Haqani, head of the Environment Committee of Tehran City Council, announced that Tehran's soil is polluted and no longer fertile, highlighting the serious environmental…
Unexpected Resignation of New Zealand Prime Minister
John Key, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, unexpectedly announced his resignation after eight years in office, citing personal reasons and a desire to spend…
Member of Parliament: Russia's Use of Nojeh Base Was a Mistake
Iranian parliament members are debating the implications of Russia's use of the Nojeh airbase, with some labeling it a mistake while others see it as…
Health Ministry Official Expresses Concern Over Rising Number of Women with AIDS in Iran
The head of Iran's AIDS control department reported a concerning rise in the number of women infected with HIV, with only 30% of estimated cases…