Economy & Environment

Tehran's earthquake threat adds to city's woes

Tehran's earthquake threat adds to city's woes

Recent tremors outside Tehran this month have underscored the threat of a catastrophic earthquake to the capital built on fault lines, adding to the dread of inhabitants also grappling with water shortages, power cuts, and pollution.

US seeks forfeiture of $47m in Iranian oil proceeds linked to IRGC

US seeks forfeiture of $47m in Iranian oil proceeds linked to IRGC

The US Justice Department has filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking to seize $47 million in proceeds from the sale of nearly one million barrels of Iranian oil, alleging the funds benefited the IRGC and its Qods Force, both designated as terrorist organizations.

45 Iranians died weekly in workplace accidents

45 Iranians died weekly in workplace accidents

Workplace fatalities claimed the lives of over a thousand Iranian workers between March and September, a notable year-on-year increase that labor activists attribute to authorities' lack of attention to worker safety.

Despite denials, Khamenei drives Iran’s economy

Despite denials, Khamenei drives Iran’s economy

In his Nowruz speech, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei denied involvement in economic decision-making, claiming it falls under the responsibility of the president. In reality, however, his influence over the economy is both profound and far-reaching.