by Saeed
In Tehran, the police have shut down 16 unauthorized money currency exchanges and arrested 12 individuals who “disrupted the foreign exchange market.”

Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi, called for execution of “a few main foreign exchange dealers,” on the day after Iran introduced a “single rate of exchange” for US dollar.

In Qom on April 11th, he said, “we have to pay a price if we do not act proactively.” Iranian media quoted him as suggesting, “We should execute, according to Islamic rules, a few foreign exchange traders who try to plunge the country into chaos, in order to teach a lesson to others.” His comments sparked negative reactions on social media.

by Navid  Felker
As the year turned for 2017 to 2018, massive protests erupted throughout Iran. They began in the northeastern holy city of Mashhad, the second largest city in Iran, and spread across the county at a shocking pace.

by Staff writer, SF
While Iranian currency has been steadily losing its value against the dollar since the 1979 Islamic revolution, the government in Tehran is attempting to contain a currency crisis. The Iranian rial has hit an all-time low, and American dollars are sought after during this time of political uncertainty.

by Armin Baldwin
Syrian President Bashar al Assad’s allies Iran, Russia and China have advised against military action following the recent chemical weapon attack in the rebel-held town of Douma in the outskirts of Damascus. However, it appears that the United States will be joined by allies Saudi Arabia and France in going against their advice.