May 2015
Governor of the Central Bank of Iran: Currency Rates Will Equalize After Sanctions Are Lifted
The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, Valiollah Seif, announced that currency unification will be pursued if international sanctions are lifted and banking relations…
Amnesty International to the Islamic Republic: Do Not Execute Ehsan Shah-Qasemi
Amnesty International has called on the Iranian government to halt the execution of Ehsan Shah-Qasemi, who was sentenced to death for the murder of Ali…
32% Decline in Construction Statistics in Farvardin 94
The Tehran housing market experienced a 32% decline in apartment transactions in Farvardin 94 compared to the previous year, indicating ongoing recessionary trends. Despite this…
Challenges of Cash Subsidies
The Iranian government has removed gasoline rationing, leading to price increases in fuel products and potential rises in agricultural prices. Economist Shahin Fatemi warns that…
The Price of Gas Consumed by Iranians is 12.5 Times Lower than Global Rates
Iran's gas prices are significantly lower than global rates, with residential gas costing 12.5 times less. This disparity contributes to low energy efficiency in the…
Iran's Supreme Court Confirms Death Sentence for Assailant of Basij Member
The Iranian Supreme Court has confirmed the death sentence for Ehsan Sh., who fatally stabbed Basij member Ali Khalili, despite Khalili's later forgiveness of the…
Significant Reduction of Iran's Foreign Debt to Approximately Five Billion Dollars
Iran has significantly reduced its foreign debt to approximately $5 billion, down from $23 billion in 2010. The Central Bank reports a concerning increase in…
45% Decrease in Construction in Iran
Construction in Iran has seen a dramatic decline, with a 45% drop in building permits compared to the previous year. This downturn reflects ongoing economic…
Central Bank of Iran: Liquidity Increased by 22 Percent Last Year
The Central Bank of Iran reported a 22.3% increase in liquidity over the past year, reaching over 782 trillion tomans. This growth is seen as…
Annual Death of 1,400 Workers and 10 Trillion Tomans in Damages in Iran
The Iranian Ministry of Labor reports that over 1,400 workers die annually from workplace accidents, leading to significant economic losses. The Deputy Minister highlights the…
Sale of Dog and Wolf Skins as Leopard and Tiger Skins in Tehran
Two vendors in Tehran were arrested for selling dog and wolf skins as leopard and tiger skins. The incident highlights issues of wildlife protection and…