Iran’s Foreign Currency Markets In Chaos Despite Central Bank Intervention
Radiofarda - One week after the Rouhani administration announced the government-imposed rate of 42,000 rials against every US dollar, chaos…
Economy
Iran Bans Sale Of Foreign Currencies At Exchange Bureaus
Radiofarda - Iran's central bank has announced a ban on the sale of foreign currencies at exchange bureaus. Under new…
The US is considering economic warfare with Iran
Businessinsider - Iran's currency recently hit an all-time low, and economic uncertainty looks likely to test the country's political establishment.…
Angry Farmers Chant ‘America Is Not The Enemy – The Enemy Is Right Here’
radiofarda - Reports received from Iran on social media say angry farmers again launched protests in Isfahan, central Iran on…
Pompeo Says Will Work To Strengthen, ‘Fix’ Iranian Nuclear Deal
rferl.org - U.S. President Donald Trump's pick to become Washington's top diplomat sought to defuse fears that he might advocate…
Facing No Water by May, Iranians Protest for 2nd Day
voanews - WASHINGTON — Iran's central province of Isfahan has seen a second consecutive day of street protests against water shortages,…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Warns Of ‘Very Strong’ Sanctions On Iran
rferl.org - U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has signaled that the United States may impose "very strong" sanctions on Iran…
String ‘Em Up: Iranian Cleric Wants Money Changers Executed Amid Currency Crisis
rferl.org - A senior hard-line Iranian cleric has called for the execution of "several key money changers" to help end…
Angry Iranian Farmers March To Protest Water Shortages
rferl.org - Hundreds of farmers have demonstrated in the Iranian city of Isfahan over the lack of water available to…
26 Million Iranians Suffer Absolute Poverty, Says Prominent Economist
Radiofarda - A prominent Iranian economist says 33 percent of the country’s population live in absolute poverty, and six percent…