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Fate Of Anti-Corruption Bills Uncertain As Hardliner Clerics Continue Attacks

Tehran's interim Friday Prayer Leader has once again called for keeping Iran out of international anti-corruption, anti-money-laundering rules and regulations.

Khamenei Intervenes In The Budget, Concerned About Threats

The intervention of Islamic Republic's Supreme leader has interrupted the process of presenting Iran's new budget bill for approval. Khamenei wants to review the budget himself before parliament takes it up.

Rial Rises In Tehran As Government Said To Be Manipulating The Market

The Iranian currency rose for the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday December 12, briefly crossing the landmark 100,000 rial per one US dollar for an hour.

Can Iran's Government Tackle Worsening Poverty?

Khamenei Calls For 'Vigilance' Against American 'Plans Next Year'

Iran’s Supreme Leader has said that his country has been able to defeat U.S. plans to change the regime but has warned regime officials to be alert to “America’s deceptions”.

More People Fell Under Poverty Line As Iran's Currency Lost Value

Parliament Research Center of the Iranian legislature says that eleven percent more people have fallen below poverty line in the Tehran region, as the national currency rial has lost value.

Rouhani Defends Anti-Corruption Bills, Citing Lower Cost Of Living

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has lambasted critics for blocking the government's plan to join international anti-money laundering conventions.

Rouhani Adviser In Heated Debate With Iran Students

Hardline MP Says Half Of Parliament Bent On Overthrowing Regime

A former commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and current MP has accused 50% of his colleagues in Majles (Iranian parliament) of seeking the demise of the Iranian regime.

The Specter of Terrorism - Radio Farda Listeners Discuss Security In Iran

What do Iranians say about the specter of more terror attacks in their country?

Students Tell Rouhani 'Thunder Of Military Boots' Being Heard Across Iran

In a letter to President Hassan Rouhani more than 500 student activists have condemned the expanding presence of security agencies and "the deepening atmosphere of repression" dominating universities in Iran.