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Absolute Poverty — the Crisis Taking Over Iran

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Absolute Poverty — the Crisis Taking Over Iran

Poverty Crisis In Iran

Iran Focus

London, 11 Dec – The Iranian Parliament’s Research Center recently published a new report that examines absolute poverty in Iran’s provinces, and provides insight into this growing crisis.

This issue has been largely ignored by Islamic Republic officials, who don’t wish to speak to the results of “absolute” or “extreme” poverty, which is not just an adjective describing the severity of the situation — it has a defined meaning, as noted in a report published by the United Nations in 1995. “Absolute poverty is a condition characterized by severe deprivation of basic human needs, including food, safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, health, shelter, education and information. It depends not only on income but also on access to social services.”

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Iran ‘s Interference in Lebanon Must End

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Iran ‘s Interference in Lebanon Must End

A Lebanese soldier next to the Lebanese flag

Iran Focus

London, 11 Dec – A recent protest outside the offices of the commission in Lebanon by the so-called Sabaa Party is sparking controversy, with many believing it to be another attempt by the Iran-backed Hezbollah to create chaos in the country and further frustrate attempts to form a government.

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Iran Undermining Lebanon Efforts to Form a Government

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Iran Undermining Lebanon Efforts to Form a Government

Hezbollah

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London, 10 Dec – Lebanon has still not been able to form a government, thanks to the obstructionist efforts of Iran-backed Hezbollah, despite the fact that Hezbollah holds the majority of the seats. Hezbollah wants to prevent the formation of the Lebanese government in order to better serve their Iranian masters who want to leave the country, and by extension the Middle East in a state of limbo.

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Iran’s Middle Class in Trouble as Prices Increase

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Iran’s Middle Class in Trouble as Prices Increase

A market in Iran

Iran Focus

London, 10 Dec – The rising consumer goods prices in Iran, that have occurred in less than six months, are causing people, especially those of the middle class, to become impoverished. Iran Human Right Monitor reports that the country’s the state media is saying that the high price of goods has also led to increasing crime.

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In Iran, at Least 100 Christians Arrested Last Week

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In Iran, at Least 100 Christians Arrested Last Week

The arrests of Christians in Iran

Iran Focus

London, 10 Dec – Just a few days ago, in various cities across Iran, authorities detained more than 100 Christians and ordered them to have no contact with religious groups such as house churches. The arrests come after approximately 150 detentions last month.

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Iran Spends Money on Regional Meddling, Instead of Its Own People

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Iran Spends Money on Regional Meddling, Instead of Its Own People

Iran's militias

Iran Focus

London, 8 Dec – According to a report released last week, long-held suspicions in the Gulf about Iran’s regional intentions have been confirmed: Tehran has no intention of curbing its meddling and negative influence in the Gulf region. The Arab Strategy Forum’s report entitled, “The Economic Costs and Consequences of Iran’s Nuclear Programme” proves that Tehran spent some $500 billion since 2002 on its nuclear program.

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Lack of Accountability Causes Budget Crisis in Iran

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Lack of Accountability Causes Budget Crisis in Iran

Day Market in Iran

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London, 8 Dec – Iran is facing a severe budget deficit in the second half of the Persian calendar year and there are fears that the crisis will escalate as the Government continues its policy of zero accountability.

One member of the Iranian parliament has even accused his fellow mullahs of not telling the Iranian people the truth, preferring to paint a rosy picture over the bleak reality.

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Iran’s Budget Favors the Privileged Few

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Iran’s Budget Favors the Privileged Few

Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran in the parade of the irgc

Iran Focus

London, 7 Dec – Few details have been disclosed regarding the Iranian budget that was recently submitted to parliament. Because Iran is under tremendous economic pressure as U.S. sanctions have come into effect, transparency in the budget approval process this year is not expected. However, in a news conference on December 6th, the head of the Planning and Budget Organization, Mohammad Bagher Nobakht, promised that President Hassan Rouhani will unveil details later.

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Has Final Say on Everything in Iran

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Has Final Say on Everything in Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader

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London, 7 Dec – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei asked the Iranian Parliament on Tuesday to amend its recent bill on retirees, claiming that it contained “gaps” after some official asked for the reinstatement of a number of retired managers.

The law, which was approved by parliament in September, banned retirees from being re-employed in the public sector and resulted in several senior officials, including some deputy ministers, being replaced by younger officials. Khamenei claimed that there are some people who cannot be substituted.

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Iran’s Nuclear Programme Has Cost Over $500 Billion

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Iran’s Nuclear Programme Has Cost Over $500 Billion

Iran’s nuclear programme

Iran Focus

London, 7 Dec – Iran’s nuclear program has cost more than $500 billion since 2006, according to the Arab Strategy Forum in Dubai.

In a new report, entitled ‘The Economic Costs and Consequences of Iran’s Nuclear Program’, the Forum said that international economic sanctions have cost Iran over $500 billion to date, while some $50 billion more has been spent to develop and operate infrastructure and facilities for the program.

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