Social and Political

Al-Montor – The foreign exchange policies that have emerged in Iran in the aftermath of the sudden devaluation of the national currency have not only worsened the sense of instability in Iran’s economy, but also paved the way for an increase in smuggling. Incidentally, smuggling is taking place in both directions, into and out of the country, damaging the overall trade and …

Al-Monitor – Soheil Beiraghi’s “Cold Sweat,” an award-winning film based on a real story of a woman’s struggle to play futsal (indoor soccer), has raised the ire of the Iranian hard-liners who accuse the film of being unsuitable for families and undermining family values.

CHRI – Pouyan Khoshhal Fired From Reformist Ebtekar Newspaper Iranian journalist Pouyan Khoshhal has been arrested in Tehran and charged with a crime that could carry the death penalty for using the word “demise” instead of “martyrdom” while referring to a revered figure of Shia Islam.

Al-Monitor – Uncertainty is clouding Iran-EU ties after Danish officials leveled accusations that an Iranian intelligence organization was behind an attempted assassination in Denmark. Iran’s diplomatic apparatus has been busy reacting to statements from the Danish Security and Intelligence Service and the country’s Foreign Ministry.

Radiofarda – A city council meeting in the southwestern city of Abadan came to an abrupt end October 29 when police stormed the meeting and arrested one of the council members.

PayvandNews – India, Iran and Russia will meet next month to discuss the operation of a 7,200 km trade and transport corridor that presents a cheaper and shorter alternative to the traditional route through the Suez Canal.

Radiofarda – Oil market prospects look dim for Iran as the US sanctions to be implemented in November are planned to target the government’s lifeline, namely the country’s oil export, and the international banking operations vital for repatriating oil revenues.

Al-Arabia – In a new development regarding Denmark’s move to recall its ambassador to Iran, it has been revealed that a foiled attack was targeting the leader of the “Arab Struggle Movement for the Liberation of Ahwaz” who is residing in the Scandinavian country.

VOA — Tehran is courting Ankara in a bid to ease the impact of renewed U.S. sanctions against Iran.

UN Press Release – Mounting challenges in Iran should be met by a constructive response which places international human rights law at its heart, said Javaid Rehman, the new Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran.