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Iran Pulse | Feb 8, 2023

Clean air funding halved in Iran’s budget as pollution chokes much of country

As much of Iran grapples with record levels of air pollution during the cold season each year, the government has halved the resources allocated to tackling the pressing issue despite an overall increase in the budget cap.

Smog obscures the view from the Saad Abad mountain north of the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Iran Pulse | Feb 7, 2023

Iran shows off underground air base with Russia's Sukhoi jets

In the first public display of an underground air base, Iran presented missile-mounted warplanes and bombers at a moment of growing concerns over its controversial drone deliveries to Russia.

Part of an underground airbase is seen in a news report by the state broadcaster aired Feb. 7, 2023.

Iran Pulse | Feb 2, 2023

Iran rejects latest IAEA report, claims it is 'not up to date'

Despite Tehran's outright rejection, the UN watchdog's report on alleged secrecy at a leading Iranian facility has once again highlighted concerns that the Islamic Republic could be inching closer to developing a nuclear bomb.

Iran Pulse | Jan 31, 2023

Iran arrests 4 Sunni clerics, bans filmmaker from travel

Sunni clerics criticizing the Islamic Republic's heavy-handed response to protests were the latest to be placed in the crosshairs of the Iranian authorities, who are scrambling to crush the months-long unrest.

An Iranian cleric walks past an anti-US mural on a wall of the former United States embassy in the capital Tehran, on March 12, 2022. - Iran said that US attempts to seize its tankers and oil cargo had failed to stop exports that are subject to sanctions imposed by its arch foe. (Photo by ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty Images)

Iran Pulse | Jan 26, 2023

Iran accuses France of 'meddling' as ties strain over unrest

In a tense exchange, Iran's top diplomat has accused Paris of being intentionally confrontational while his French counterpart piled pressure on Iran over the detention of French nationals.

Iran Pulse | Jan 24, 2023

2 police officers gunned down in Iran's protest-hit southeast

The attack occurred in an area that has seen the worst of the violence from Iranian security forces determined to crush the anti-government protests that have rocked the nation over the past four months.

Iran Pulse | Jan 20, 2023

Analysis

Iran leans on Russia, hopes for Sukhoi sale as EU pressure mounts

Tehran is increasingly boosting its military ties with Moscow, hoping for Sukhoi sale, amid dim prospects for the revival of the nuclear deal and a wave of fresh sanctions over its crackdown on dissent at home.

Indian Air Force (IAF) Russian-made Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet takes part in an air refueling exercise from a French Air and Space Force (FASF). Russia is reportedly mulling sale of Sukhoi fighter jets to Iran. (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images)

Iran Pulse | Jan 17, 2023

Gas-rich Iran apologizes to citizens over chaotic shortages

Despite sitting on the world's second-largest gas reserves, Iran has in recent days witnessed the chaotic management of its household gas heating, which is adding further to a host of unaddressed public grievances.

Iranians enjoy a walk in a park during snowfall in the capital Tehran on Jan. 15, 2023.

Iran Pulse | Jan 14, 2023

Suicide rates on rise in Iran as economic conditions grow more dire

Amid a rapidly deteriorating economic situation in Iran, news reports says that some workers are taking their own lives due to poverty.

Iran Pulse | Jan 12, 2023

Iran releases taped 'confessions' by dual British citizen sentenced to death

Iran's state media outlets have released a video of Alireza Akbari allegedly confessing to his crimes a day after his death sentence was upheld by the country's Supreme Court.

A correspondent in Tehran

Clean air funding halved in Iran’s budget as pollution chokes much of country

Iran shows off underground air base with Russia's Sukhoi jets

Iran rejects latest IAEA report, claims it is 'not up to date'

Iran arrests 4 Sunni clerics, bans filmmaker from travel

Iran accuses France of 'meddling' as ties strain over unrest

2 police officers gunned down in Iran's protest-hit southeast

Iran leans on Russia, hopes for Sukhoi sale as EU pressure mounts

Gas-rich Iran apologizes to citizens over chaotic shortages

Suicide rates on rise in Iran as economic conditions grow more dire

Iran releases taped 'confessions' by dual British citizen sentenced to death

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A correspondent in Tehran

Clean air funding halved in Iran’s budget as pollution chokes much of country

Iran shows off underground air base with Russia's Sukhoi jets

Iran rejects latest IAEA report, claims it is 'not up to date'

Iran arrests 4 Sunni clerics, bans filmmaker from travel

Iran accuses France of 'meddling' as ties strain over unrest

2 police officers gunned down in Iran's protest-hit southeast

Iran leans on Russia, hopes for Sukhoi sale as EU pressure mounts

Gas-rich Iran apologizes to citizens over chaotic shortages

Suicide rates on rise in Iran as economic conditions grow more dire

Iran releases taped 'confessions' by dual British citizen sentenced to death

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