Tehran arrests 139 foreigners in central Iran during deadly country-wide protests

Iranian authorities arrested 139 foreign nationals in Yazd during anti-government protests. As many as 30,000 people are ...
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Iran appoints new central bank governor after mass protests as currency hits record low

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran appointed a new central bank governor on Wednesday as an economic crisis sparked mass protests following a record currency fall against the U.S. dollar. President Masoud ...
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Why Southern Corridor through Iran is Critical for Central Asia

In recent years, Central Asia has emerged as a focal point in the transformation of Eurasia’s transport architecture, ...

Almost 140 foreigners arrested in central Iran over protests

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Inside Iran’s central bank vault: How Reza Shah Pahlavi turned royal crowns and $50 billion worth of jewels into currency reserves

As fresh protests ripple across Iran and economic pressure tightens once again, the Iranian rial continues to slide against major global currencies. Inflation remains high, sanctions restrict trade, ...