Hossein Raqfar, an economy expert in Iran, has acknowledged the drastic financial situation facing the regime. Calculations are showing difficult periods ahead even despite what seems, at surface at least, a rebounding currency following the Iranian currency – the rial – plunging to 190,000 against … [Read more...] about From currency crisis to rising inflation: Closer look at Iran’s economic turmoil
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Iran: Understanding the truck drivers’ nationwide strike
Al Arabiya From September 23 we have been witnessing a new round of strikes launched by truck drivers throughout Iran and the movement quickly gaining a nationwide spirit. This is the fourth episode of such protests by truck drivers and owners in the past four months alone. Understanding the … [Read more...] about Iran: Understanding the truck drivers’ nationwide strike
ANALYSIS: How Iran’s regime enters its 40th year as an Islamic Republic
February 11 marked the beginning of the 40th year Iran's clerics are ruling over what they describe as an "Islamic Republic." The fact that this regime is facing a whirlwind of domestic and foreign crises goes beyond doubt. While Tehran's state media boasts massive support among the populace, … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: How Iran’s regime enters its 40th year as an Islamic Republic
How Iran’s People Suffer From Regime Belligerence
From the early days of its rule Iran’s regime has been increasing economic pressure on the people, especially the lower class and most deprived. A vivid result of such practice has been the astonishing phenomenon of many Iranians willing to sell their kidneys and other organs, and even mothers … [Read more...] about How Iran’s People Suffer From Regime Belligerence
Iran’s Children: Mandatory Marriages
The mullahs ruling Iran are actually encouraging, and forcing, families to wed off their girls at young ages Yet another hideous phenomenon seen in #iran under the mullahs’ rule is the unthinkable practice of children forced off to mandatory #Marriages. The victims, who are placed into such … [Read more...] about Iran’s Children: Mandatory Marriages
Iranian Regime’s Concerns Persist Ahead of May Elections
Ali Khamenei and Iran’s hardliners may want to sideline Hassan Rouhani, but getting there is risky. Following remarks made by Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on March 21, marking Nowruz, the first day of the Persian calendar year, members of his faction used their weekly Friday prayer … [Read more...] about Iranian Regime’s Concerns Persist Ahead of May Elections
Iran’s Regime of Terror by the Numbers
In 38 years the country's Islamist regime has taken the people into poverty and illiteracy while the leadership has gotten richer and richer. The mullahs now ruling Iran were able to hijack the revolution that sacked the U.S.-backed Shah regime back in February 1979. However, the 38-year report … [Read more...] about Iran’s Regime of Terror by the Numbers
More families in Iran resorting to ‘selling’ their children
The most innocent in Iran are targets of the most unthinkable atrocities In the past few months, state media and senior Iranian regime officials have issued reports and made startling remarks about the “child-trade” crisis in Iran under the mullahs’ regime. This phenomenon is growing at such a … [Read more...] about More families in Iran resorting to ‘selling’ their children
Iran’s Doctor Drain
The economic reality of Iranian physicians is so bad they are now forced to live in poverty or leave the country for opportunities abroad. Economic insecurity for physicians in Iran is an increasing problem in the Islamic Republic. After years of college and medical school, one would think that a … [Read more...] about Iran’s Doctor Drain
A look at Iran’s collapsing industries
At a time when The Wall Street Journal reports the regime in Iran has enjoyed “more than $10 billion in sanctions relief,” policies implemented by Tehran have laid the grounds for the total annihilation of industries across the country. Unemployment is skyrocketing and domestic production lines are … [Read more...] about A look at Iran’s collapsing industries