On Sunday, September 1, 2024, following the news of the death of six Israeli hostages in Gaza, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets against Netanyahu’s government. They beat drums and shouted, “Agreement now!” That afternoon, the Histadrut, Israel’s labor federation, called for a nationwide strike and protest […]
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Iran has become a focal point for intense labor strikes and protests, particularly among workers in the industrial sector, such as oil workers, and in the service sector, such as nurses. Recent developments highlight the growing unrest and organization within these groups. On Wednesday, August 28, the Council for Organizing […]
Eskandar Momeni, the Security Minister of the Interior Ministry, emphasized on Monday, August 26th, that so-called “illegal” foreigners must leave Iran by the end of this year. He stressed that addressing the issue of foreign nationals is a priority for the ministry under his authority, and he will personally oversee […]
The first of Shahrivar in the Iranian calendar is named Avicenna Day and Doctor’s Day. Pezeshkian, the designated president, gave a speech in honor of this day. In part of his speech, he emphasized that he remains committed to his election campaign promise to ensure proper health, healthcare, and appropriate […]
In 1997, UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, designated August 23 as the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. The UN General Assembly had previously added “International Day for the Abolition of Slavery” to the calendar in 1949, and UNESCO set […]
According to the news site Peyam, the protest strike of prisoners in the country’s prisons, known as the “No to Executions Tuesdays” campaign, continued on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, entering its 30th week with the participation of prisoners across the country. This campaign, which now involves hundreds of prisoners in […]
The “Arman Melli” newspaper, in its August 19th issue, features a report by Sedigheh Behzadpour, containing significant points. According to the reporter, citing the “High Council for Health and Food Security” in Iran, citizens in 8 provinces of the country are facing food insecurity. Food insecurity means going to bed […]
Het Nearly two weeks have passed since the new wave of nationwide protests by nurses in various parts of Iran, and so far, their cries and slogans have not received any attention from the regime’s officials. This round of protests began with nurses in Karaj and hospitals in Alborz Province, […]
The state-run ILNA news agency, in a report, discussed the impact of the recurring power outages on certain businesses, employers, and workers. This report was prepared to draw the attention of officials like Masoud Pezeshkian and his colleagues, mainly showing sympathy for capital owners and small employers. However, the effects […]
During his election campaign, Masoud Pezeshkian promised to lift sanctions through negotiations. To encourage some people to participate in the elections, he claimed that he would “put an end to the market of sanction profiteers.” These sanctions, which are ostensibly imposed against the Islamic Republic but in reality impact the […]