Iranian economy
Strategy or physical withdrawal: What does Washington’s shift from airstrikes to sanctions signify?
Despite the apparent success of the US’s blockade and sanctions campaign, Iranian officials have repeatedly expressed that they would not falter in maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Several oil companies to avoid using ships on Iran's blacklist over security concerns, sources say
US offers $10 million reward for information on senior IRGC leaders, including one killed in April
Pakistan says army chief held talks with Iran focused on preventing further escalation in MidEast
Fate of protesting workers arrested by the IRGC still unknown
Approximately 200 workers are being held in IRGC-controlled warehouses, raising serious concerns among labor activists about their condition.
Iran’s empty skies reveal the hidden cost of US sanctions, pressure - opinion
From mass protests to empty airports, Iran’s collapsing air traffic gives insight into the mounting economic and political crisis facing the regime.
Iran’s rial hits historic low: Over 1.5 million rials to a dollar
Essentials such as food, medicine, and clothing have become increasingly unaffordable, while the minimum monthly wage has fallen to roughly $100.
Iranian rial reaches record low value, trading at over 1.5m IRR per USD
The Iranian rial fell to a record low of about 1.52 million per dollar on the unofficial market, deepening economic turmoil as nationwide protests continue and confidence in the regime weakens.
Ayandeh Bank's collapse highlights breakdown of Iran’s financial system - WSJ
Ayandeh Bank, which was run by individuals connected to the Iranian regime, failed after accumulating nearly $5 billion in losses from bad loans.
Iranian government announces financial relief program as protests continue
Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani said each Iranian will receive 1 million tomans ($7) per month for four months via direct deposit credit for basic necessities.
What could lead to the collapse of Iran's regime, 47 years after the revolution - opinion
If change occurs in Iran, it will come from within, driven by a combination of public pressure, economic collapse, shifting loyalties, and organizational capacity.
Is Iran’s Tiananmen moment a sign bazaar protests will topple the regime? - analysis
As protests sweep Iran, a powerful image likened to Tiananmen's ‘Tank Man’ surfaces, echoing the bazaari class’s historic defiance amid economic collapse and rising calls for regime change.
The paradox of Iranian wealth: Why high exports are failing the people - opinion
The Iranian economy is entering a dangerous phase of stagnation and inflation, despite securing revenue streams, signalling the nation's lack of wealth.
IRGC blocks popular Iranian classifieds website IPO over founder's criticism of the gov't - report
The platform, which has nearly 38 million active users, was blocked from making the move by the IRGC because of its chairman being "outspoken" and "independent-minded."
