After US-Taliban talks, Iran also confirms dialogue
Al-Monitor - Just one week after American officials reportedly met with a Taliban delegation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE),…
Month: December 2018
How Iran sees ‘post-America’ Syria
Al-Monitor - President Donald Trump’s surprise decision Dec. 19 to pull US forces out of Syria has sparked different reactions, both inside…
Iran’s Economic Crisis Drags Down the Middle Class Almost Overnight
NYT— Less than a year ago, he was running a thriving computer accessories business, driving a new car and renting…
Police Use Tear Gas Against Teachers Protesting In Isfahan
Radiofarda - Iran’s Free Labor Union (FLU) reported on Thursday that security forces attacked a protest gathering of teachers, held…
Less Money For Iran’s Defense Ministry, More For IRGC
Radiofarda - Not many details about Iran's budget bill for the next year, presented to the parliament on December 25,…
University Bus Accident Controversy Heats Up
Radiofarda - Tehran's city councilor in charge of safety affairs has blamed privatization and politicizing matters for a university bus…
Twenty Thousand PhD Graduates Are Unemployed In Iran
Radiofarda - Iran's Deputy Minister of Science, Research and Technology for educational affairs says 20,000 Ph.D. holders in Iran are…
Iran and Russia Vow To ‘Deepen And Expand’ Military Cooperation
Radiofarda - Iran’s deputy defense minister says the Islamic Republic is prepared for "deepening and expanding defensive and military” cooperation…
Despite U.S. Sanctions Iran’s Budget Projects Higher Oil Revenues
Radiofarda - As Iran’s oil exports have halved due to U.S. sanctions, the government has set 1,425 trillion rials income…
Iranian MP: 1,800 religious scholars, preachers hold posts in oil ministry
Al-Arabia - An Iranian deputy said 1,800 religious scholars held oil ministry posts without having a specific job title or…