December 2018
Parliament Research Center Doubts Realization of Oil Revenues in the 98 Budget Bill
The Iranian Parliament Research Center has raised concerns about the feasibility of projected oil revenues in the upcoming budget, citing a dependency of 35% on…
Iran's Economic Growth Rate Announced at 0.4% for the First Half of the Year
Iran's economic growth rate for the first half of the year is reported at 0.4% with oil and 0.3% without oil, indicating a slight improvement…
Rescue of Dozens of Iranian, Iraqi, and Afghan Refugees in the English Channel on Christmas Day
On Christmas Day, around 40 Iranian, Iraqi, and Afghan refugees were rescued from the English Channel, highlighting a significant increase in attempts to cross this…
A Poll: Netanyahu Will Have an Easy Victory in Israel's Parliamentary Elections
A recent poll indicates that Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to win the upcoming Israeli parliamentary elections easily, maintaining his position as the strongest political figure.…
Ministry of Science Official: 20,000 PhD Graduates Unemployed
The Deputy Minister of Science in Iran reported that 20,000 PhD graduates are unemployed, highlighting a significant issue in the job market for educated individuals.…
Leisure Trip to Space; 'Coming Soon'
Virgin Galactic has successfully brought its VSS Unity spacecraft to the edge of space, selling tickets for leisure trips priced at $250,000. This marks a…
Residential Construction Prices Increased by 44% in Summer
Residential construction prices in Iran increased significantly this summer, with a 44.4% rise compared to last year. The number of transactions for residential properties and…
All Four Girls from Zahedan School Fire Have Died
A tragic fire at the 'Osveh Hasaneh' girls' school in Zahedan resulted in the deaths of four young girls due to severe burns. The incident…
Economy Minister Apologizes to MP Following Release of Video Showing His Abusive Behavior
Iran's Economy Minister apologized to MP Mohammad Basteh Darazeh after a video surfaced showing Darazeh verbally abusing a customs officer. This incident has led to…
Associated Press: Iranian Hackers Target Personal Emails of U.S. Officials
Iranian hackers, known as "Charming Kitten," have attempted to breach the personal emails of U.S. Treasury officials following the reinstatement of U.S. sanctions against Iran.…
Sweden Talks; Parties Involved in Yemen 'Have Not Yet Reached Agreement on Key Issues'
UN-led negotiations in Sweden regarding the Yemen conflict have not yet yielded agreements on key issues like the Hodeidah port and Sanaa airport. The Houthis…
Iran's Exports to the U.S. Halted, Imports from the U.S. Surge
Following the imposition of U.S. sanctions, Iranian exports to the U.S. have nearly stopped, while U.S. exports to Iran have surged significantly. This shift highlights…
Iraq: Two Years Needed to Stop Gas Purchases from Iran
Iraq's Energy Minister announced that it will take two years to stop importing gas from Iran while increasing domestic production. The U.S. has provided a…
OPEC Agreement to 'Reduce' Oil Production
OPEC ministers have agreed to reduce oil production, pending input from Russia. The discussions come as oil prices have significantly dropped, and U.S. President Trump…
Significant Drop in Turkey's Oil and Gas Imports from Iran
Turkey has significantly reduced its oil and gas imports from Iran, with oil purchases dropping over 30% and gas exports down by more than 20%.…
Doctors Without Borders: The Situation of Refugees in Nauru is Extremely Bad
Doctors Without Borders reports a dire situation for refugees in Nauru, with alarming rates of suicidal thoughts and attempts, particularly among children. The Nauru government…
7.0 Magnitude Earthquake in Alaska Causes Widespread Damage to Roads and Buildings
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Anchorage, Alaska, causing significant damage and prompting a tsunami warning that was later canceled. Governor Bill Walker declared a…