September 2015
Ministry of Energy: Water Prices to Increase in the Coming Days
The Iranian Ministry of Energy has approved a proposal to increase water tariffs, primarily affecting high consumption classes, while maintaining lower rates for average consumers.…
Student Movement and the Challenge of Empty Seats
This year, Iran's university entrance exam saw a significant drop in participation, leading to an estimated 295,000 empty seats in universities. The decline reflects a…
Decline in Support for the Justice and Development Party in the Weeks Leading Up to Turkey's Elections
Support for Turkey's ruling AKP party is declining ahead of the upcoming elections, with recent polls showing a drop to 39.3%. President Erdoğan and Prime…
Republican Senators' Renewed Failure to Vote on Iran Agreement
Republican senators have failed again to secure a vote on the Iran nuclear agreement, as Democratic senators successfully blocked the motion. This ongoing political struggle…
Kerry: Sanctions Alone Were Not Enough to Confront a Nuclear Iran
John Kerry emphasized that sanctions alone were insufficient to address Iran's nuclear ambitions, stating that the U.S. faced a critical situation when negotiations resumed. The…
Supporters of the Iran Deal in the Senate Increase to 34; Path Opened for Possible Use of Veto
Senator Barbara Mikulski's support for the Iran nuclear deal has increased the number of Senate supporters to 34, enabling President Obama to potentially veto congressional…