Radiofarda – Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif is taking heat from conservatives over his recent remark that “money laundering is rampant in the Islamic Republic.”

Radiofarda – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Monday called on the international community to put an end to Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programme, and reiterated the kingdom’s support for U.N. efforts to end the war in Yemen.

Radiofarda – Iranian hospitals are dealing with a shortage of nearly 100,000 nurses, according to Parliament’s Health Commission Speaker Heidarali Abedi.

Al-Arabia – Tensions in Iran’s society are running high due to increasing poverty, skyrocketing prices and unemployment, alongside escalating oppression. Public anger is on the rise due to drastic economic/social pressures and we are reaching the tipping point. This is far more alarming for those sitting on the throne in Tehran.

Iran-HRM – Labour rights groups in Iran have reported that security forces attempted to violently repress protests at the Haft Tappeh sugarcane company in southeastern Iran arresting several protesting workers.