September 2024
11 Trillion Tomans; The Cost of Imposing Hijab in Iranian Girls' Schools
The cost of mandatory hijab uniforms for schoolgirls in Iran is projected to exceed 10 trillion tomans, significantly impacting parents' finances. Additionally, the costs for…
Surge in Housing Prices in Tehran Approaches 90 Million Tomans per Square Meter
Housing prices in Tehran have surged to nearly 90 million tomans per square meter, with over half of the city's residents unable to afford it.…
Minister of Education Claims Unawareness of Partial Payments to Educators
The Iranian Minister of Education, Alireza Kazemi, claimed ignorance about the partial payment of educators' arrears, despite government announcements of such payments. The Ministry owes…
Iran Air Denies Tripling Domestic Flight Ticket Prices
Iran Air has denied reports of a threefold increase in domestic flight ticket prices, attributing price changes to class differences. The spokesperson confirmed significant price…
Tehran Residents' 177-Year Wait to Buy a Home Conditional on Price Stability for the Next 200 Years
Tehran residents face a staggering 177-year wait to buy a home due to skyrocketing housing prices, which have reached an average of 88.5 million tomans…
Child Abuse at Work Center; Director and Guard Arrested
A video showing the abuse of a child at a work center in Iran led to the temporary closure of the center and the arrest…
Continued Rise in Essential Goods Prices; People's Food Basket Shrinking
The prices of essential goods in Iran continue to rise, with significant increases in the prices of items like tomato paste, eggs, and chicken. This…
Environmental Activist Sentenced to Prison; Youssef Farahdi-Babayi: Ruling Issued Without Opportunity for Defense
Youssef Farahdi-Babayi, an environmental activist, has been sentenced to one year in prison and a fine without a proper defense opportunity. He criticized the lack…
A Government News Agency Reports the Existence of a 'Bank Loan Mafia'
ILNA reported on a corrupt network controlling bank loans in Iran, highlighting the disparity between the wealth of a few and the poverty of the…
Health Minister Warns About the Elimination of Preferential Currency for Medical Equipment
The Iranian Health Minister has warned of potential shortages in medical equipment due to the elimination of preferential currency for imports, which has already affected…
Head of Pharmacists Association: Over 60% of Domestic Drug Production is 'Low Quality'
The head of the Pharmacists Association in Iran has revealed that over 60% of domestic drug production is of low quality due to government pricing…
After Various Provinces, Bread Prices in Tehran Have Increased
Bread prices in Tehran have officially increased, with significant hikes reported for various types of bread. This change follows earlier unofficial reports and comes amid…
Forced Evacuation of Female Dormitory at Allameh Tabatabai University in Tehran; 100 Students Must Find New Accommodation
Approximately 100 female students at Allameh Tabatabai University in Tehran were forcibly evacuated from their dormitory, facing disarray and loss of belongings. The university's handling…
Collection of Ten Euro Fee for International Flights in Iran Has Begun
Iran has begun collecting a ten euro fee from international flight passengers, exempting certain destinations. This new fee has sparked criticism on social media regarding…
Water Supply Cut to Dozens of Public Schools in Tehran Due to Lack of 'Sewage Connection Rights'
The Tehran Water and Wastewater Company has cut off water to dozens of public schools due to unpaid sewage connection fees, claiming a debt of…
Billion-Toman Loans for the Board of Directors; Head of the Stock Exchange Resigns
Majid Eshghi, the head of the Iranian Stock Exchange, resigned following revelations of low-interest loans granted to him and other board members, sparking public outrage.…
Saeedeh Shafiei, Economic Journalist, to be Imprisoned for the 'Third Time'
Saeedeh Shafiei, an economic journalist, is set to be imprisoned for the third time due to a decision by forensic and judicial authorities despite her…
Head of Iran's National Development Fund Warns Against Khamenei's Approval of 'Temporary Reduction' of Fund's Share from Oil Revenues
Mehdi Ghazanfari, head of Iran's National Development Fund, warns against Khamenei's approval of a temporary reduction in the fund's share from oil revenues, which could…
Threefold Discrepancy Between Central Bank and Statistical Center Estimates of Housing Inflation in Tehran
There is a significant discrepancy between the Central Bank and the Statistical Center of Iran regarding housing inflation in Tehran, with the former reporting 14%…
Average Housing Price in Tehran Exceeds 87 Million Tomans
The average housing price in Tehran has risen to over 87 million tomans, with a reported 1.8% increase in July. Experts suggest that actual prices…