August 2015
Warning from the Parliamentary Research Center Regarding the Implementation of the 'Chastity and Hijab Plan'
The Parliamentary Research Center has rejected the 'Chastity and Hijab Plan' in Iran, citing concerns about increasing tensions between the regime and the public. The…
"Disability is a Constructed Concept"; A Look at the Book 'Embodiment and Power'
The article discusses the book 'Embodiment and Power', which critiques the societal and medical perceptions of disability, arguing that disability is a socially constructed concept…
When the Minister of Economy Calls Iran's Banking System 'Sick'
Iran's Minister of Economy, Ali Tayebnia, has described the country's banking system as 'sick' due to significant debts and liquidity issues. He emphasized the urgent…
Iranian Official Consults with Russia on Sukhoi 30 Fighter Jets
An Iranian official has consulted with Russian leaders about Sukhoi 30 fighter jets, while negotiations for the S-300 missile defense system face ongoing obstacles. The…
Scientists Grow Human Brain in Laboratory
Scientists at Ohio State University have successfully grown a human brain in the lab, which could advance research on neurological diseases and drug effects. This…
New Law Issued: Banks Required to Provide Individuals' Information to Tax Organization
Iran has enacted a new law requiring banks and government entities to share individuals' financial information with the Tax Affairs Organization to combat tax evasion.…
The Parliament's Board Refuses to Announce the Receipt of the Impeachment Proposals for the Ministers of Economy and Sports
The Iranian Parliament's leadership has refused to officially acknowledge impeachment proposals against the Ministers of Economy and Sports despite significant support from representatives. The reasons…
Marginalization and the Marginalized
The population of marginalized individuals in Iran is projected to exceed 13 million, highlighting significant social and economic challenges. Sociologist Hossein Ghazian attributes this growth…
Rohani and the Promise to Lift House Arrest; Interview with Ardeshir Amir Arjamand
Hossein Karroubi criticized President Hassan Rouhani for failing to lift the house arrest of opposition leaders, which was promised to occur after the nuclear agreement.…
Gharazi: If Hashemi Did Not Want the Issue to Be Clarified, He Would Not Have Brought His Son to Iran
Mohammad Gharazi discusses Hashemi Rafsanjani's recent comments on the revolution and the involvement of new revolutionaries, suggesting that Rafsanjani's intentions are misunderstood. He defends Rafsanjani's…
Obstacles to Reforms in Iraq
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has launched a reform program to cut government costs and tackle corruption, starting with the elimination of Vice Presidential positions.…
Decrease in Prices and Transactions in the Housing and Construction Sector
The Central Bank's report reveals a significant decline in housing transactions and prices in Tehran, indicating a continued stagnation in the market despite government efforts…
The Impact of Urban Traffic on Air Pollution
The article discusses the severe air pollution in Tehran due to urban traffic and the government's ongoing efforts to address it, including the need for…