Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami said in a speech on September 13 that there is not much time to remedy the “great harm” Iran has suffered in the past eight years. The Kaleme website reports that Khatami said: “If we cannot remedy at least some of the major problems in the economy, international relations […]
Tag: Economy
IMF Says Iran’s Economy Shrank In 2012
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Iran’s economy shrank by 1.9 percent in 2012 and is expected to contract by 1.3 percent this year as it reels from the impact of Western sanctions. The IMF says in its annual “World Economic Outlook” released on April 16 that Iran’s economy is forecast to grow next […]
Two airlines suspend Iran flights as economy weakens
Two European airlines said on Saturday they were halting services to Iran, a sign of the crumbling purchasing power of Iranians as their economy buckles under the weight of Western sanctions.
Sanctions ‘paralysing’ entire economy, says Iranian minister
The international sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme are having a “paralysing” impact on the country’s economy, says a cabinet minister.
Iran’s medical crisis deepens as economy sputters
For the first time in more than a decade, the black market pharmaceutical peddlers are back on Nasser Khosrow Street near Tehran’s main bazaar.
Do you know what it means to be destitute?
Akbar Falahzadeh describes the deteriorating situation for workers in the Islamic Republic with ever-rising inflation, the decline of the manufacturing sector and mismanagement of the economy.
Iranian officials confirm sanctions’ bite on economy
International sanctions have rocked the balance of Iran’s currency, says the deputy head of Iran’s Industry and Mining Chamber of Commerce.
The population crash will kill our economy – good news for the planet
Guardian Despite passing the seven billion mark, the global population birthrate is slowing. That will be great for the environment
Crackdown Hurts Syria’s Economy
Ben Gilbert, VOA, Beirut, Lebanon The bloody crackdown ordered by President Bashar al-Assad against protesters throughout Syria is having an effect on the nation’s economy. International condemnation of the military assaults have prompted trading partners in Europe and elsewhere to hold off on business dealings, and tourists have been scared away.
Larijani says Majlis election should not eclipse economy
QOM – Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani has said that people’s economic problems should not be overshadowed by political groups’ struggle for the March parliamentary election.