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…
Trump: Significant Progress Made in Trade Negotiations with China
Donald Trump announced significant progress in trade negotiations with China following a positive phone call with President Xi Jinping. The two countries are working towards…
White House: Partial Shutdown of U.S. Government May Last Until New Year
The U.S. government is facing a partial shutdown that may extend into 2019 due to a budget impasse over funding for a border wall demanded…
Inflation Reaches 18 Percent, Point-to-Point Inflation at 37.4 Percent
Iran's inflation rate has risen to 18 percent, with point-to-point inflation reaching 37.4 percent, indicating significant increases in the cost of living for households. The…
Trump Warns of U.S. Government Shutdown; Temporary Budget Approved by House of Representatives
Donald Trump has refused to sign a temporary budget bill due to the absence of funding for the border wall with Mexico, despite the House…
Poll Results: Mahmoud Abbas Would Lose to Ismail Haniyeh in Elections
A recent poll indicates that Mahmoud Abbas would lose to Ismail Haniyeh in Palestinian leadership elections, with 49% support for Haniyeh compared to 42% for…
Taliban: A New Meeting with American Officials Will Take Place
The Taliban confirmed a new meeting with U.S. officials in the UAE, which will also include representatives from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Pakistan. This…
Humor on Radio Farda
The program humorously discusses various political and economic issues in Iran, including poverty rates, currency fluctuations, and government officials' comments. It highlights the ongoing tensions…
Donald Trump Engages in Verbal Clash with Democratic Leaders Over Border Wall Funding
Donald Trump publicly clashed with Democratic leaders over funding for the border wall, threatening a government shutdown if his demands are not met. The disagreement…
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…
Erdogan Reports 'Positive Developments' in Turkish Banker Case in the U.S.
Turkish President Erdogan announced positive developments regarding the case of Hakan Atilla, a banker convicted in the U.S. for violating sanctions against Iran. The New…
Ways and Prices for Selling Iranian Oil to New Customers
Iran's First Vice President announced that the country has found new methods to sell oil despite U.S. sanctions. Shahin Fatemi discussed potential ways, including clandestine…
Two Billion Tons of Soil Erosion Annually in Iran
Iran faces severe soil erosion, losing two billion tons of soil annually, which costs the economy 56 billion dollars each year. Experts warn that this…
A Pocket-Sized Filmmaking Group
The article discusses the launch of the Osmo Pocket, a compact camera and stabilizer by DJI, which is designed for filmmakers and content creators. Weighing…
Iran's Agreement with South Korea for Oil-for-Goods Trade
Iran has established a barter system with South Korea to trade oil for goods as a means to circumvent U.S. sanctions. This agreement is significant…