| Economy
Tabriz-Baku flight resumption sparks hopes for economic growth and revival
Direct air service between the Iranian and Azerbaijani cities signals renewed regional cooperation and pathway for economic opportunity.
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Ancient Boeing 747 flies Iranian skies despite safety fears
One of Iran's oldest passenger jets is still in service despite court orders and safety concerns, raising alarm about passenger safety.
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US sanctions 'teapot refinery' and network shipping Iranian oil to China
New round of sanctions targets a Chinese oil refinery, port storage terminal and companies and vessels that are part of Iran's 'shadow fleet.'
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US disrupts China-based Iranian drone-part procurement network
The Iranian regime has been supplying drones and weapons to the Houthis, who have used them to carry out attacks in regional waters.
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'Even potatoes are now a luxury': Iranians struggle as currency crashes
Iran's rial has lost more than 50% of its value since September, pushing millions into poverty as essential goods become unaffordable for many.
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Iranian regime blocks crypto trading while funding regional proxies
Iranian regime blocks crypto trading for its citizens amid record currency decline while continuing to fund its regional proxies in dollars.
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Leaked emails shed light on IRGC's oil sanctions evasion methodology
Using 'dark fleet' tankers and other deceptive practices, the IRGC has been overseeing the sale of billions of barrels of sanctioned oil.
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US sanctions keep pressure on Iran's 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers
New round of sanctions demonstrates US commitment to targeting key revenue streams that fund the Iranian regime's destabilizing activities.
| Economy
As Iranians fall into poverty, regime funds flow to regional proxies
As the cost of living soars and the poverty level rises, the Iranian regime has continued to fund its military operations at a high level.
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Quarter of Iran's university professors emigrate as proxy wars take priority
As the regime pours billions into proxy wars, university professors are escaping poverty-level salaries and chronic underfunding of education.