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Fear of ‘Social Crisis’ and ‘Dark Horizon’ for Iran’s Government

Protests begin as the Government hikes gasoline prices

By Jubin Katiraie

Following the announcement of the new hiked gasoline prices in Iran, an uprising and public outcry over this predatory decision have increased. The decision by the Rouhani government, while pressuring many people directly, also indirectly puts a lot of pressure because of the high costs associated with transportation.

Alberto Nisman’s Blood Does Not Leave Iran’s Mullahs Alone

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By Jubin Katiraie

Argentina has called on the Republic of Azerbaijan to arrest and hand over Ali Akbar Velayati, the Iranian Supreme Leader’s advisor on international affairs and a member of the Expediency Council.

Protests Rise in Iran Over Gas Prices Hike

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By Pooya Stone

The Iranian government announced on Friday that the price of a liter of regular gasoline would increase.

Detention of Another Corruption Sultan

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Detention of Another Corruption Sultan

By Pooya Stone

Tying between wealth and power in Iran resulted in the emergence of systematic corruption that has covered the governing system in its entirety. This event provided a safe margin for government-linked corruptors, and it has expanded to the point where it has created a systemic corruption mindset.

How Iran’s newspapers lose their credibility

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How Iran's newspapers lose their credibility

By Pooya Stone

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization UNESCO evaluates any newspaper by the three following attributes:

First, it should be prepared and regulated within the country concerned;
Second, every countryman and countrywoman can access it;
Third, it should be printed;

UN 66th Condemnation Against Human Rights Violations in Iran

UN 66th Condemnation Against Human Rights Violations in Iran

By Jubin Katiraie

On Thursday, November 14, the United Nations adopted its 66th resolution condemning Iran’s systematic and ongoing human rights violations. Eighty-four nations expressed their concerns about the human rights conditions in Iran through their affirmative votes.

Iran: Situation of Women Still Concerning

Iran: Situation of Women Still Concerning

By Jubin Katiraie

A state-run news agency in Iran has reported that more than a third of women with higher education in the Kurdistan region are unemployed. The region’s Director General of Women and Family Affairs, Leila Ajhir, said that the figure is 38 percent.  

Singapore Threatens to Sale a Tanker Carrying Iran Gas

Singapore Threatens to Sale a Tanker Carrying Iran Gas

By Jubin Katiraie

Singapore has given the Chinese owner of a tanker storing Iran’s gas one week to take it away or their boat will be sold. A court in Singapore ordered the owner of the tanker carrying Iranian liquid gas (LPG) to come forward or it will auction off the vessel for a period that will not last more than a week.

Rouhani Admits Iran’s Dire Economic Situation

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Rouhani Admits Iran’s Dire Economic Situation

By Pooya Stone

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani admitted on Tuesday that Iran’s situation is more “difficult and complicated” today than it ever has been, with US sanctions on Iranian oil exports making it hard to run Iran’s affairs.

Europe’s Threat Could See the End of Iran Nuclear Deal

Europe’s Threat Could See the End of Iran Nuclear Deal

By Jubin Katiraie

The recent threat made by Europe about triggering a mechanism to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran could spell the end of the 2015 nuclear deal, according to diplomats. Britain, France, and Germany have all sought to save the international pact, which was designed to restrict Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief since the US withdrew from it last year. However, they’ve been unable to protect Iran from US sanctions on its oil trade.