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  • Iran’s Use of Polluting Fuel Oil Tripled in Six Years, Leaked Report Shows

    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

  • Khamenei Shifts Rhetoric After Israeli Strike

    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’

  • Bushehr nuclear plant: Costly build, limited output

    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

  • Khamenei Among Oldest, Longest-Ruling Rulers Worldwide

    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

  • Iran’s Energy Lifeline Faces New Risk After Israeli Strikes

    Israeli drone strikes on key gas sites have exposed major cracks in Iran’s energy armor, threatening up to 10% of its processing capacity. Now all eyes are on Kharg Island — the lifeline for 90% of Iran’s oil exports — as fears grow of a far more crippling blow. Why it matters:Israel’s drone attacks

  • IOD Special: Iran’s Nuclear Program, A Multi-Trillion-Dollar Strategic Misfire

    For over 15 years, Iran’s nuclear program drained billions and cost the economy up to $3 trillion in lost opportunities. Now, that costly pursuit has culminated in a devastating war with Israel. Iran’s controversial nuclear program has not only isolated the country geopolitically and drawn it into a

  • Iran’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Crumbles Amid Deepening Fiscal Mismanagement

    Iran’s National Development Fund (NDF) has effectively ceased to function as a sovereign wealth entity, according to a damning new report by the Iranian Parliament’s Research Center. Iran’s National Development Fund (NDF) has effectively ceased to function as a sovereign wealth entity, according to

  • Iran’s $120M Propaganda Budget Dwarfs Core Government Services

    The Iranian government has allocated over 86 trillion rials (approximately $120 million) to Islamic propaganda in its 2025 budget — more than eight times the funding for civil aviation. The Islamic Republic’s “Heaven and Hell” parks may have gone viral — but they’re only the surface of a vast religi

  • Iran Quietly Using Banned Chemicals in Gasoline to Plug Fuel Gap

    Iran is increasingly blending hazardous petrochemicals—some banned in other countries—into its gasoline supply to offset production shortfalls, according to confidential documents obtained by Iran Open Data. Iran is increasingly blending hazardous petrochemicals—some banned in other countries—into i

  • Iran’s Nutrition Crisis Deepens: Meat and Dairy Consumption Plummet Amid Rising Poverty

    Iran is experiencing a severe nutritional decline, highlighted by drastic reductions in meat and dairy consumption. In contrast to global trends, red meat consumption in Iran has plunged, down 40% over the past decade. Iran is experiencing a severe nutritional decline, highlighted by drastic reducti

  • Iran’s Grid Faces Historic Power Deficit — Officials Warn of “Fan and Water Jug” Summer

    Iran is facing a deepening electricity crisis, with a record 25,000-megawatt shortfall threatening homes, businesses, and the national grid itself. Daily blackouts are already becoming the norm, and with summer looming, energy officials are sounding the alarm. Iran is staring down a deepening electr

  • Sanctions Sidestep Costs Iran One-Fifth of Oil Revenues

    Iran is losing roughly 20% of its potential oil export revenues as it tries to bypass U.S. sanctions, according to a new analysis by Iran Open Data (IOD). Iran is losing roughly 20% of its potential oil export revenues as it tries to bypass U.S. sanctions, according to a new analysis by Iran Open Da