Iran's two-decade delay in developing its underground gas storage (UGS) facilities, has exacerbated winter gas shortages and export disruptions, despite having the world’s second largest reserves.
On November 8, 2024, the world may expect a re-enactment of Donald Trump’s temperamental mono in foreign affairs after a four-year interval upon his possible re-election.
The Islamic Republic’s Education Minister is criticizing UNESCO’s 2030 Education Agenda for promoting “gender equality,” labeling it as contradictory to Iranian culture.
The chasm between the Iranian populace and the government has widened to such an extent that it has become a defining feature of the Islamic Republic, serving as a primary driver behind the myriad challenges it currently confronts.
Despite recent public outcry and opposition to the construction of a mosque in one of Tehran’s public parks, the head of the city council definitely said: "We should build prayer rooms and mosques in all parks."
Since the Mahsa protests, Iran's courts have prosecuted dozens of individuals, issuing harsh sentences for alleged leadership of protests and labor strikes, without any basis in existing laws.
With an approaching run-off election to fill the final 32 parliamentary seats, and three weeks until the new Iranian parliament convenes, a fierce contest ensues among conservatives for the coveted Speaker's position.
City councillors and media insist on receiving clear answers regarding Tehran municipality’s secretly concluded agreement with a Chinese firm to import transport and traffic surveillance equipment.
A large majority of US voters say Iran is responsible for the attack on Israel, including Hamas’ attack on October 7, 2023, according to the latest Harvard CAPS-Harris poll.
Iran will face a slowdown in economic growth in the coming years, the International Monetary Fund’s latest report suggests, as US sanctions and mismanagement decrease national income.
The new EU-US coordinated sanctions against Iran in the aftermath of Iran-Israel April 13-19 conflict is a notable development whose efficacious enforcement remains as elusive as ever.
In recent days, politicians and academics in Iran have continued to highlight inefficiency, mismanagement, and negligence in President Ebrahim Raisi's government.
In response to Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Israel, the European Union and the United States announced their intention to impose more sanctions on those involved in Tehran’s weapons proliferation.