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Sanctions an ‘opportunity’ for local companies: Iran

AFP: A large-scale withdrawal from Iran by international companies as part of economic sanctions represent an "opportunity" for domestic companies, the Islamic republic's oil...

Iran to hold Opec presidency for first time in 36 years

BBC: Iran will assume the presidency of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) for the first time in 36 years. ...

FEATURE-Iran currency drop, strikes show unease over reforms

Reuters: In Tehran's Grand Bazaar, the vaulted alleys that normally ring to the hammers of goldsmiths, have been quiet recently; the doors of the...

Iran faces fuel policy fears: IEA

AFP: Iranian energy policy is seriously constrained by several dilemmas over petrol rationing and concern about social unrest if fuel subsidies are reduced, the...

Dollars are scarce in Iran

Iran Focus: Tehran, Oct. 13 - From the Grapevine… Large numbers of Iranians have started to take funds out of their banks accounts to...

Iran’s economy feels sting of sanctions

Wall Street Journal: Shortages, Layoffs and Inflation Fears Are Seen Four Months After U.N. Measures; a 'Chaotic and Unpredictable' Market The...

EU’s Iran sanctions threaten Nabucco pipe, Sueddeutsche reports

Bloomberg: European Union sanctions against Iran threaten the planned Nabucco pipeline to ship natural gas from the Caspian region to Europe, Sueddeutsche Zeitung said,...

Iran says oil reserves up, at 150 billion barrels

AFP: Iran boasted Monday its proven oil reserves have risen by nine percent to 150.31 billion barrels, a week after neighbouring Iraq claimed it...

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Iranian Political Prisoners Mark 61st Anniversary of PMOI Resistance

As the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) approaches the 61st anniversary of its founding on September 6, a...

Iran’s Rial in Freefall, Putting Strain on People’s Livelihoods

The U.S. dollar exchange rate in Iran's free market has surpassed 2.8 million rials, while the official rate remains...

Iran’s Regime Rejects Retrial Request by Protester Sentenced to Death

On Wednesday, September 2, human rights media outlets reported the continued detention and interrogation of opponents of Iran's regime,...

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Iran’s Regime Rejects Retrial Request by Protester Sentenced to Death

On Wednesday, September 2, human rights media outlets reported...

Seventy Percent of Students at School in Tehran Have Dropped Out

In the latest sign of the collapse of education...

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Syria builds paramilitary force aided by Iran: NGO

AFP: President Bashar al-Assad's regime has put together a...