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Iran’s parliament is set to vote on removing four zeros from its currency, making 10,000 rials equal to 1 new rial. But with inflation over 40% for five years, experts warn the plan may simplify math, not solve deeper economic problems. The big picture:Iran’s Parliament is set to vote on a long-dela

As Iran grapples with soaring summer temperatures and widespread blackouts, the government has shut down public offices in at least 12 provinces and warned of a possible nationwide one-week closure to conserve energy. As Iran grapples with soaring summer temperatures and widespread blackouts, the go

Once on track to become an economic powerhouse, Iran’s global standing has steadily eroded over the past 36 years under Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — a reversal of the rapid growth seen during the Pahlavi era. The big picture:Once on track to become an economic powerhouse, Iran’s global st

Despite producing over 90% of the world’s saffron, Iran is rapidly losing ground in the global saffron value chain. According to official data, the average export price per kilogram of Iranian saffron has plummeted from $3,000 in 2011 to under $900 in 2023. Despite producing over 90% of the world’s

Over the course of Ali Khamenei’s 36-year rule, Iranians' average income has plunged relative to that of their Turkish neighbors — dropping from near-parity in 1989 to just one-third of Turkey’s per capita GDP in 2024, according to World Bank data. Over the course of Ali Khamenei’s 36-year rule

Doping continues to plague Iranian sports, raising concerns about athlete health, fair competition, and the country's global reputation. From 2013 to 2023, more than 10,800 doping tests were conducted — 341 of which tested positive, a rate of 3.14%. Doping continues to plague Iranian sports, ra

Iran has spent years tightening security around its nuclear program and personnel — long-standing targets of Israeli sabotage and assassination campaigns. Iran has spent years tightening security around its nuclear program and personnel — long-standing targets of Israeli sabotage and assassination c

While the Caspian Sea has emerged as a major hub for hydrocarbon development over the past three decades, Iran—despite being a coastal nation—is largely absent from the regional energy scene. While the Caspian Sea has emerged as a major hub for hydrocarbon development over the past three decades, Ir

Iran’s domestic consumption of mazut — one of the dirtiest fossil fuels — has more than tripled in the past six years, according to a classified Oil Ministry report obtained by Iran Open Data. Iran’s domestic consumption of mazut — one of the dirtiest fossil fuels — has more than tripled in the past

A data analysis of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s speeches reveals a striking shift in his language following Israel’s surprise attack on June 13. The rhetorical pivot suggests a broader change in tone — and possibly, political strategy. A data analysis of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’

Despite official claims of global excellence, Iran’s only operational nuclear power plant in Bushehr has underperformed in both energy output and return on investment. Despite official claims of global excellence, Iran’s only operational nuclear power plant in Bushehr has underperformed in both ener

Ali Khamenei, 86, is now among the oldest and longest-ruling authoritarian rulers in the world. For nearly four decades, he has held absolute authority in Iran — and amid the country’s war with Israel, he remains the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Ali Khamenei, 86, is now among the oldest a