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Former Minister Says Rouhani 'Has No Strategic Vision'

One of Iran's president Hassan Rouhani's ministers has attacked his policies, saying he made strategic mistakes.

Arbaeen Pilgrimage: Iran Turns A Religious Ceremony Into A Political Event

A pilgrimage supported by Iran and intended to rival the Hajj gathers millions of Shiites in Iraq this coming weekend.

IRGC Gives Up Stake In Telecommunications Possibly To Avoid Sanctions

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) withdrew as shareholder from the Iranian Telecommunications Company and a major cell phone operator company on October 24.

More Forex Traders Arrested As Iran's Currency Remains In Trouble

As Iran's currency remains very weak, authorities resort to arresting currency traders.

Vice-President Comes Under Attack After Revealing Rift In Rouhani Administration

Shiraz MP Accuses Rouhani Of Suppressing Iran’s Pre-Islamic History

In a fiery speech to parliament October 21, outspoken businessman and pro-reform MP Bahram Parsaei lambasted President Rouhani for suppressing Iran’s pre-Islamic history.

Five Detained Environmentalists Face New Charge Carrying The Death Penalty

Suppressive Militia Sanctioned By U.S. Runs A Network In Iran And Middle East

Rouhani Introduces 4 New Ministers Ahead of Hard-Hitting Sanctions

President Hassan Rouhani nominated the new ministers of economy, industry, roads and labor in a letter to the Iranian Parliament on October 21.

FATF Suspends Counter-Measures Against Iran, Warns Trade Partners To Be Skeptical

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced on October 19 its decision to continue the suspension of counter-measures against Iran.

New Round Of U.S. Sanctions Hits Foreign Investment, Domestic Economy

Abdolnasser Hemmati, governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), has claimed that the second round of U.S. sanctions against Iran's oil exports and international banking operations would be ineffective. Economic realities, however, paint a gloomier picture.