September 2023
An Economist: The Poor Have Become Poorer, and the Bottom Three Deciles Are in Dire Conditions
Economist Morteza Afqeh reveals that over half of Iran's population lives in poverty, with three income deciles in absolute poverty. He attributes this to severe…
The Smell of September: Astronomical Costs | Media Reports: Parents Pay for School Transport in Installments
Iranian families are facing skyrocketing school transport costs, with some parents forced to pay in installments due to financial strain. The Tehran City Council has…
Winter Approaches with 'Mazut Burning'; $6 Billion Loss from Power Outages in Summer
Iran faces a potential gas supply crisis as winter approaches, leading to increased reliance on mazut burning in industries. The summer power outages have already…
Livelihood Crisis in Iran; Sweets and Chocolates Facing Price Hikes
Iran's food market is struggling with sugar shortages and rising prices, contradicting government claims of abundance. Producers warn of future price increases, impacting livelihoods as…
Teacher Abolfazl Adinehzadeh Released on 'One Billion Toman' Bail
Abolfazl Adinehzadeh's teacher, Mehdi Sheibani, was released on bail after being arrested for commemorating the teenager's birthday. Abolfazl was killed during protests last year, highlighting…
Strike at Urmia Cement Factory; Protests Over Wages and Discrimination Between Workers and Managers
Workers at the Urmia Cement Factory have gone on strike due to insufficient wages and discrimination between their salaries and those of managers. The protests…
Minister of Economy: Pricing and Assessment for the Transfer of Haft Tappeh Sugarcane is Underway
The Iranian Minister of Economy announced that the pricing and assessment for the transfer of Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Company is ongoing, amid ongoing protests from…
The 'Selection' Circle of the Islamic Republic Tightens; Disqualification in Nursing System Elections
The nursing system elections in Iran have seen unprecedented disqualifications, with the government accused of engineering a passive organization. Nurses are protesting against their working…
Rising Food Prices in Iran; Red Meat and Canned Fish Lead the Price Surge
Food prices in Iran are sharply rising, with red meat and chicken prices significantly increasing, leading to a shift in the dietary composition of workers.…
Central Bank Governor Announces Removal of Dollar from 'Tourism Transactions' with Regional Countries
The Central Bank of Iran plans to eliminate the use of the dollar in tourism transactions with regional countries, starting with the Arbaeen pilgrimage. This…
An Agency's Account of Inflation and Household Economy; The Minimum Living Basket for Tehran Residents Exceeds 23 Million Tomans
The ILNA news agency reports that the minimum living costs for Tehran residents have surpassed 23 million tomans due to high inflation, which has left…
Government Official's Reaction to the 'Monetization' of Education for Foreign Students; Costs Similar to Iranian Students
A government official responded to reports of foreign students being required to pay tuition fees, which has led to a significant dropout rate. The Ministry…
Doubling of Medical Migration; Medical Council: Iran Exports Doctors to Five Continents
The migration of Iranian doctors has doubled since before the pandemic, with many seeking better economic conditions abroad. The Medical Council highlights the quality of…
The Islamic Republic Allocates 550 Billion Tomans for Arbaeen Infrastructure
The Iranian government has allocated 550 billion tomans for the infrastructure of this year's Arbaeen pilgrimage, amidst ongoing economic challenges and criticism regarding budget priorities.…