By Jubin Katiraie
Iran’s First Vice President is pleased to announce that ‘the Iranian economy was collapsing but …’ is not over yet.
Iranian Yalda Night, Celebration or Economic Nightmare for Families
By Pooya Stone
Shab-e Yalda [Yalda night in Persian] is an Iranian festival annually celebrated on the “longest night of the year” by the people of all ranges. Yalda, which calendrically corresponds to the night of December 20-21, counts as the longest and darkest night in the Persian calendar.
Deaths on Iran’s Roads, the Flip Side of the Coin of Plundering the People
By Jubin Katiraie
Under the shadow of the Iranian regime, Iran has for years been named as one of the worst countries for death on the roads. This reality is reflected in the state-run media which writes daily about this dramatic situation.
Iranian Security Authority: More Than 250 Protest Ringleaders Arrested
By Jubin Katiraie
On December 18, the state-run Fars News Agency acknowledged that the chief of security forces in Kermanshah province Ali Akbar Javidan announced the regime’s oppressive apparatus arrested more than “250 ringleaders of riots” in this province alone.
Nine Activists in Iran Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison
By Jubin Katiraie
Reports indicate that the appeals court in Tehran sentenced two detainees and seven activists to a total of 45 years in prison on December 2 for their involvement in the Haft Tapeh Sugar Company protests.
New US Sanctions on Iran
By Jubin Katiraie
New US sanctions were levied against Iran on Thursday by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. These sanctions specifically targeted judicial and security officials who were involved in the crackdown on the uprising last month, abusing the human rights of peaceful protesters.
30th Woman Killed During Nationwide Iran Protests
By Jubin Katiraie
Just over a month after the Iranian uprising began, new reports from Iran are showing just how repressive the Iranian authorities are. The Iranian Resistance announced the names of 16 other martyrs on Tuesday, bringing the total number of identified and announced martyrs of the uprising to 547 so far.
With or Without FATF Approval, Iran’s Economic Crisis Won’t Be Resolved
By Pooya Stone
These days, approval or non-approval Financial Action Task Force (FATF) bills and the Expediency Council’s treatment of this issue have ignited another round of infighting among Iranian authorities.
US State Dept Issues Alert Over Export of Steel Industry Materials to Iran
By Pooya Stone
The US State Department has issued an advisory alert about the US sanctions risk for anyone involved in transferring or exporting graphite electrodes and needle coke – essential materials for the steel industry – to Iran.
