July 2023
Reactions to the Exile of a Journalist; A Member of Parliament Calls 'Value-Oriented' Individuals 'Turnips'
A member of the Iranian parliament, Jalil Rahimi, criticized the exile of journalist Marzieh Mahmoudi, sparking a Twitter feud with regime supporters. He referred to…
Judiciary Requests Members of Mojahedin-e Khalq to Introduce Their Lawyers
The Iranian judiciary has issued a public notice requesting 104 members of the Mojahedin-e Khalq to present their lawyers in an ongoing case against them.…
The Government's Economic Locomotive on a Path to Collapse; Food Prices Remain at the Top of Inflation Table
The Iranian economy is facing severe inflation, particularly in food prices, which have reached 70%. Rural communities are experiencing even higher inflation rates, leading to…
One of the Hijab Rulings Overturned; Supreme Court: Court's Reasoning is Incorrect
The Supreme Court of Iran has overturned a lower court's ruling that sentenced a woman to community service for not wearing a hijab, stating that…
Pasta and Soy Instead of Qeymeh and Zereshk Polo with Chicken; Inflation Hits Muharram Offerings
Inflation in Iran has drastically altered traditional Muharram food offerings, with cheaper options like pasta and soy replacing more expensive dishes. The rising costs of…
The Outrage of Inflation in Iran; Red Meat Prices Near One Million Tomans
Red meat prices in Tehran have surged to nearly one million tomans per kilogram, with reports indicating that Iranians are paying significantly more for meat…
Ashura is Here; Representative of Sistan and Baluchestan: We Have No Water, People Are Crying for Thirst
Representatives from Sistan and Baluchestan are raising alarms about severe water shortages affecting the region, comparing the situation to Ashura and warning of forced migration.…
Migration Hits Workers; 'There is Work, but No Workers'
Iranian workers are facing severe economic challenges, leading to a search for better-paying jobs and increased migration due to low wages. Labor representatives are demanding…
Government Refuses to Implement It; Increase in Disability Benefits
Disabled individuals in Iran are protesting the government's failure to implement Article 27 of the Disability Support Law, which mandates increased benefits. Activists report that…
Yasser Akbari, Christian Convert, Writes from Prison: I Am a Captive in the Hands of My Country's Enemies
Yasser Akbari, a Christian convert imprisoned in Iran, details in a letter his inability to attend his son's funeral due to prison authorities' restrictions. His…
International SIM Cards Sold for 'Up to 90 Million Tomans' to Bypass Filtering in Iran
International SIM cards are being sold in Iran for up to 90 million tomans to help users bypass internet filtering. This trend highlights the inadequacy…
Judiciary Media: Government Currency Should Be Provided for Chador Fabric
The judiciary media in Iran has reported that an entrepreneur is advocating for government currency to be allocated for chador and hijab products, arguing they…
General Framework for Separating Trade from Industry Approved; 'Trade' on the Verge of Returning to the Ministry Circle
The Iranian parliament has approved the revival of the Ministry of Trade, despite concerns about its cost and potential contradictions with the Sixth Development Plan.…
30 Billion Toman Tax for Influencers; Tax Collection Has Become Security-Related
The Iranian government is intensifying tax collection efforts on social media influencers, with significant tax assessments made for those with large followings. This move reflects…
The Economic Catastrophe of Raisi's Government in the First Four Months of the Year; Horrific and Unimaginable
Iran is facing a severe economic crisis under President Ebrahim Raisi, with food prices skyrocketing and poverty rates rising dramatically. Pensioners have taken to the…
In Two Years; Housing Construction Costs Doubled
The cost of housing construction in Iran has doubled over the past two years, significantly impacting affordability and access to housing. Despite promises from President…
Ministry of Health of the Islamic Republic: Half of Iranian Women Over 50 Suffer from Bone Density Deficiency
The Iranian Ministry of Health reports that nearly half of women over 50 suffer from bone density deficiency amid rising inflation and food insecurity. This…
Head of Labor Faction in Parliament: Workers' Tables Are Empty; Government Should Provide 'Essential Goods' to Workers
Ali Babaei Karanami, head of the Labor Faction in Iran's Parliament, criticized the government for failing to provide essential goods to workers amid rising inflation.…
Warning from Labor Council Member: If Wage Restoration Does Not Happen, We Will Take Further Steps
Ali Khodaei, a member of the Supreme Labor Council, warned that if wage restoration is not implemented by the end of July, further actions will…
Bread Prices on the Rise; Scenario for Price Increase Under Review
Iranian officials are reviewing a potential increase in bread prices amid ongoing shortages and complaints from bakers about low prices. The government had previously stated…
A Representative Reacts to the 'Construction Workers Insurance' Bill; Mafia Exists in Parliament
A parliamentary representative criticized the decision to suspend the construction workers' insurance law, claiming it reflects the influence of a mafia within the parliament. The…
14 Trillion Toman Financial Turnover of Hajj Pilgrimage
This year, Iran has allocated 87,550 quotas for Hajj pilgrims, more than double last year's figures, leading to a financial turnover of 14 trillion tomans.…
Approval of Second-Hand Car Imports 'To Control Prices' Has Been Passed
The Iranian parliament has approved the import of second-hand foreign cars to control skyrocketing prices in the automotive market. This decision comes amid widespread corruption…
Secretary General of Iran-Iraq Chamber of Commerce Reports: Increase in Labor Migration to Iraq
Jahangir Sanjabi Shirazi reports a significant increase in Iranian labor migration to Iraq, driven by economic factors and cultural similarities. The rising demand for labor…