ifmat - Rouhani says hardliners sabotage goal to lift sanctions

Rouhani says hardliners sabotage goal to lift sanctions

Iran’s pragmatist president accused hardline opponents on Wednesday of obstructing efforts to lift U.S. sanctions, in remarks that demonstrate how an upcoming election in Iran is now looming over the new U.S. administration's plan for a thaw.
ifmat - Iran budget crisis is far from over

Iran’s budget crisis is far from over

The Iranian government is in crisis after the 2021 budget, which recently passed the parliament following months of resistance, was rejected by the Guardian Council.
ifmat - Iran economy in bad shape under mullahs

Iran’s economy in bad shape under mullahs

The Iranian economy is suffering greatly right now, which means that the people of Iran are much worse off, struggling to put food on the table, but still the government is continuing its malign economic policies and ...
ifmat - Iran smuggled barrels undermine OPEC efforts

Iran’s smuggled barrels undermine OPEC efforts

The surge in smuggled Iranian crude oil barrels heading to China might hinder OPEC+ efforts to balance the global markets. This is not just due to the fact that these are illegal barrels and outside the international ...
ifmat - Blame Iran for rocket attacks in Iraq

Blame Iran for rocket attacks in Iraq

Iran-aligned groups are continuing to attack U.S. and coalition personnel in Iraq, including an attack on March 3 that involved launching at least 10 rockets at a base housing military personnel and civilians; the most recent strike ...
ifmat - Iran cyber police arrests Instagram admin in SE Iran

Iran cyber police arrests Instagram admin in SE Iran

The Chief of Iran’s Cyber Police (FATA) in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan said yesterday that its agents had arrested an Instagram admin on charges of “blasphemy and disturbing public opinion”.
ifmat - Iran sentenced political prisoner to five years

Iran sentenced political prisoner to five years

The Iranian Judiciary sentenced political prisoner Forough Taghipour to five years in prison for supporting the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (MEK/PMOI), following an extended period where her fate was kept in limbo. Taghipour’s sister is an ...