Iranian-made goods, once a source of pride, are now sold for a fraction of their worth, often to the regime’s sponsors. An October 14 report by Donya-eqtesad revealed startling numbers. A comparative look at the value of non-oil exports over the last two decades revealed a sharp decline in the global standing of the “Made in Iran” brand. In 2008, Iranian products fetched $551 per ton, but this figure plummeted to $356 per ton in 2023 – a significant drop in both fixed and current prices.
Covering 907,293 km^2, deserts dominate approximately one-fifth of the country’s total land area. Yet, hidden beneath the allure of these vast stretches of sand lies a potent threat to both the environment and its inhabitants: the movement of sand dunes.
The Baluch inhabitants of Zahedan courageously staged protest rallies, chanting slogans that rebuked the Iranian regime and its leader, Ali Khamenei, despite severe preventative measures put in place by the authorities.
At its core, eight individuals stand accused, with Milad Armun, Alireza Kafaei, and Mohammad Mehdi Hosseini among those facing potential death penalties for charges including ‘combat with cold weapons.’
This substantial removal of seasoned educators was disclosed by the state-run “Etemad” newspaper on October 12.To fill the sudden void in faculty, the university has introduced 20,000 doctoral students who are currently in their early semesters at Azad. These students, after completing a 40-hour educational program termed “Schooling,” have taken on teaching roles. In return, they’re anticipated to receive scholarships and a deduction in their tuition fees.
Repeated demonstrations, most notably on Fridays, have cemented its reputation as a province that vehemently opposes the regime’s oppression.
The prevailing economic situation in Iran has forced a majority of its workers into dire straits. Hadi Aboui, Secretary General of the Supreme Center of Iranian Workers’ Trade Unions, has shone a light on a concerning reality: a staggering 70% of workers now seek secondary employment due to their rapidly diminishing purchasing power.A multitude of reports have repeatedly underscored the declining ability of workers to afford basic necessities. This decline is accentuated by the country’s soaring inflation and escalating cost of living. The ILNA news agency highlighted in early October that the basic subsistence basket in many provinces reached 22 million tomans, while most salaries lagged, hovering around a meager 9 million tomans.
The event saw the participation of parliamentarians and representatives from the Iranian diaspora in the UK. The core objective: to bolster backing for the intensifying uprising in Iran and advocate for the inception of a democratic republic.
This comes less than two months after the Ministry issued a statement dismissing any official endorsement for the project.
Embracing the arts from a young age, thanks to the encouragement of her family, Marzieh made a mark in the world of Persian music at a time when female voices were often silenced. Despite societal constraints, she was an early advocate for the importance of formal training in music, spending years studying classical theory before launching her illustrious career in the early 1940s.
