Global Corruption Report: Iran Seen as Among Most Corrupt Countries
VOA - Iran ranked 147th out of 180 countries in a global corruption perception index, a watchdog group said in…
Economy
Iran, Russia connect interbank banking systems amid Western sanctions
Al-Arabia - Iran and Russia have connected their interbank communication and transfer systems to help boost trade and financial transactions,…
Iran Boosts Cheap Oil Sale to China Despite Sanctions
VOA - Facing crippling economic sanctions, inflation and widespread social unrest, the Iranian government has boosted oil sales to China…
US To “Intensify” Pressure On China To Stop Iranian Oil Imports
Iranwire - The US administration’s special envoy for Iran says the United States will increase pressure on China to stop…
Iranian Currency Falls To Record Low Amid Isolation, Sanctions
RFL/RE - Iran's currency fell to a record low against the U.S. dollar amid the country's increasing isolation and possible…
Q&A: Iran Likely Grew Oil Exports by 35% in 2022, Data Company Says
VOA - London-based commodity markets data company Kpler tells VOA it believes Iran recorded a big increase in energy exports…
Suicide rates on rise in Iran as economic conditions grow more dire
Al-Monitor - Mounting economic pressure on Iranians has been accompanied by an increase in suicides, especially among the workforce. According to the the…
Iranian Government’s Draft Budget Sees Sharp Rise In Military, Security Spending
RFL/RE - The Iranian government has presented a draft budget plan for the next Persian year with a significant increase…
Are China’s growing ties with Gulf states coming at Iran’s expense?
Al-Monitor - Having signed a 25-year comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with Iran almost two years ago, China is due to discuss additional…
US sanctions Iran drone suppliers for arming Russia in Ukraine
Al-Monitor — The United States issued new sanctions Friday over the supply of drones used in Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure across…