Iran’s pistachio industry, long a source of pride and badly needed revenue, is grappling with an export crisis after the European Union rejected over two dozen shipments over the presence of fungal toxins.
Iran's President and Parliament Speaker appear to have put the brakes on the enforcement of the ultra-hardliners’ controversial Hijab Act by refraining from officially communicating it to the government for implementation.
Iranian officials have so far remained silent on reports that Elon Musk, a Trump team insider, met with Tehran’s ambassador to the UN. However, some state-controlled media outlets have described the meeting as potentially beneficial.
On the fifth anniversary of Iran’s 2019 bloody fuel price protests, three economists reviewed lessons for the current government and warned against a similar decision for yet another fuel price hike.
The suicide of 42-year-old journalist Kianoosh Sanjari on Wednesday has sent shockwaves through Iranian society, sparking outrage among many who hold the Islamic Republic directly responsible for his death.
The escalators do not work. What works here is hijab enforcement. Welcome to Sadeqieh subway station in western Tehran! A link between the rest of the Iranian capital and its nearest densely populated suburb Karaj.
The Saudi Crown Prince’s firm call this week for Israel to “cease all hostile actions on Iranian territory” surprised many, sparking questions about what is drawing the longtime rivals closer.
President-elect Donald Trump’s latest nominations in security, intelligence and defense are set to cause concern in Tehran as key roles are filling up with figures not shy to take military action.
Saudi Crown Prince’s call on Israel to “respect the sovereignty” of Iran and to “cease all hostile actions on Iranian territories” could be the signal of a turning point in Tehran-Riadh relations.
Iran's population looks set to halve by the end of the century as birth rates continue to fall in spite of efforts by the government to incentivize larger families.
Revelations of major high-level corruption by a former lawmaker have shaken Iran’s political landscape, with many viewing the exposure as a tactic to bolster Mojtaba Khamenei’s candidacy to succeed his father as Supreme Leader.
An increasing number of Iranian doctors and nurses are leaving the profession or emigrating, mainly due to very low wages, raising concerns about a serious shortage of healthcare workers.
Tehran media carried headlines on Saturday that Iran is set to announce a nationwide blackout schedule, with power cuts planned from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting Sunday, due to fuel shortages.