Ali Karimi, the head of Tehran Construction Engineering Organization (TCEO), highlighted that the buildings had been “demolished in a way that deviated from construction principles.”
Five buildings collapse in Tehran: The domino effect of construction corruption
Iran’s escalating housing crisis: Unkept promises and a disenchanted public
According to the state-run Faraz website, as of July 29, thousands of families have been left homeless, storing their belongings away or surrendering them entirely. Urban outskirts have now become makeshift homes for 20 million individuals. Astoundingly, the average housing price has skyrocketed by 250 percent within two years, from 330 million rials per square meter to a staggering 780 million rials.
Iran’s Muharram events reveal deep-rooted divide between regime and faith
This demarcation has become a challenging pill to swallow for the leaders of the Iranian regime, prompting them to resort to what they call “therapeutic discourse”.
Iran’s mass exodus: The stark reality of dissent and migration
The consequences were felt heavily as dissenters faced jail or forced exile. However, just four years later, Iranians hit back, resulting in the monarch’s exodus from the country.
Iranian retirees take to the streets amidst rising discontent over government inaction
Defections and dissent: Iran’s regime faces crisis of loyalty
In an unprecedented turn of events, this year’s Muharram mourning ceremonies highlighted a rising sentiment of discontent and defiance against the Iranian regime, signaling not just a societal shift, but an alarming defection crisis within the regime’s staunchest supporters, the Basij.
Iran: Raisi’s “unified governance” falters as regime’s hold weakens
However, recent developments have cast significant doubts over this decision, turning the regime’s dreams into potential nightmares.
Iran’s double-edged crisis: Water shortages and economic turmoil ignite public outrage
The water crisis in this northwestern Iranian city has persisted for two weeks, with East Azerbaijan province – a significant watershed region – being the worst affected.
Two years into Raisi’s rule: From soaring prices to rising discontent
However, as his two-year tenure unveils, the deep-rooted systemic issues and his lack of fulfillment of election promises have created a gaping divide within the regime.
Resistance units of Iran amplify efforts against repression
The Resistance UnitsThe Resistance Units, a group of valiant activists within Iran linked to the People’s Mojahedin of Iran (PMOI/MEK), have augmented their operations across the nation in defiance of escalating executions and oppressive measures by the government against political activists.
