Free Zones
Arvand Free Zone Organization; A Cancerous Corruption Tumor on Abadan and Khorramshahr
The Arvand Free Zone, which was supposed to aid Abadan and Khorramshahr with economic development and job…
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Beyond Energy
Rich Mines, Thirsty Province; New Struggle Over the Power of Mining Companies in Kerman
The criticism from the representative of Shahr-e Babak against Kerman's mining companies for lack of transparency and…
Beyond Energy
Return of the Confiscations of the 1980s; Saeedi-Nia's Verdict Threatens Businesses
The Supreme Court has upheld the heavy sentence of Sadegh Saeedi-Nia, the manager of Saeedi-Nia chain cafes,…
Beyond Energy
Astronomical Funds in Kerman Mines; A Nameless Network, Faceless Managers
Judicial officials in Kerman have reported the discovery of an organized network for paying unconventional amounts to…
Gas
Tender for Valves of South Pars Phase 11; ISOICO Managers Must Answer: Competition or a Display of Corruption?
The controversy over the tender for supplying wellhead valves for South Pars Phase 11, with ambiguities and…
Free Zones
Costly Trips, Unclear Achievements; Free Zones Trapped in Showmanship and Inaction
The costly government trips to Iran's free zones, which end in showmanship and inaction instead of effective…
Beyond Energy
220,000 Toman Dollar; Iran's Economy and Passing the Stage of Complete Rial Collapse
The price of the dollar in Iran's free market has exceeded 220,000 tomans, indicating a severe drop…
Petrochemical
Mohsen Biglarbeigi; From Political Activity to Controversies of Influence in the Persian Gulf Holding
The name Mohsen Biglarbeigi is intertwined with managerial controversies in Iran's petrochemical industry; from political activity to…
Workers and Labor Relations
How Did Kamal Razavi Become the Actor in the Ministry of Labor's Appointments?
Kamal Razavi, advisor to the Minister of Labor, has emerged as a key figure in informal decision-making…
Beyond Energy
From the Strait of Hormuz to Jiroft; Why Has Southern Iran Become the Frontline of War?
The extensive US attacks on strategic areas in southern Iran, including Hormozgan and Jiroft, aimed to weaken…
Petrochemical
New Regulations, Old Corruption; Does Centralizing Contracts in Persian Gulf Holding Really Bring Transparency?
Persian Gulf Holding is drafting new regulations for selecting licensors and suppliers to increase transparency and reduce…
Beyond Energy
Trump Threatens Larger Attack; U.S. on the Verge of Escalating War
Donald Trump, by threatening more severe attacks against Iran and dismissing diplomatic agreements, has heightened concerns about…
Beyond Energy
New US Attacks on Southern Iran; Massive Explosions in Southern Cities
The US has launched new attacks in southern Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, with multiple reports…
Beyond Energy
Hakim Farabi Sugarcane Under the Shadow of Corruption; From Illegal Commercial Contracts to Non-specialized Appointments
Internal reports from Hakim Farabi Sugarcane Cultivation and Industry Company indicate serious ambiguities in commercial contracts and…
Oil
Reward for Mining, License for Fuel Smuggling? Eyewitness Reports
Local witnesses in Soro, Bandar Abbas, report a network where fuel smugglers receive operational licenses and immunity…
Petrochemical
Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh, the Architect of Petrochemical Development or the Initiator of a Rentier Order?
A book about Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh, a manager who played a key role in the development of…
Oil
Flight Discrimination at Abadan Refinery; Contract Workers' Protest
Contract workers at Abadan Refinery have protested against discrimination in the allocation of flight benefits, as these…
Beyond Energy
Larak; New Attacks or the Beginning of Island Seizure?
The recent U.S. attack on Larak Island near the Strait of Hormuz, given its strategic location, may…
Petrochemical
Iran's Petrochemical Oligarchs; Families in the Shadow of Rent and Corruption
The privatization of Iran's petrochemical industry, instead of fostering competition and increasing efficiency, led to the concentration…
Petrochemical
Shooting and Injuring of Protesters in Lishtar Refinery Employment Protests
A protest gathering of job-seeking youths in the Lishtar area led to clashes and shootings, resulting in…
Workers and Labor Relations
Mine of Death; Autopsy of the Tabas Mine Disaster
The explosion at the Tabas coal mine, which resulted in the death of 53 workers, was due…
Petrochemical
Fragile Gasoline Chain; Crisis in Supplying Feedstock to Persian Gulf Star Refinery
Recent reports of disruptions at fuel stations and reduced refinery feedstock have raised concerns about gasoline production…
Free Zones
The Gradual Silence of Kish, Symbol of the Decline of Iran's Free Economy
Kish Island, once a symbol of Iran's free economy and tourism development, is now facing multiple crises,…
Beyond Energy
Hidden Secrets in Purchases and Contracts: Corruption in Chadormalu Iron Ore Mine
Chadormalu Mining and Industrial Company is facing revelations of corruption in iron ore purchases and corruption in…
Beyond Energy
Inflation Scenarios for 2026; Red Alert for Iranian Livelihoods
The Iranian economy faces serious challenges such as currency rate surges, trade declines, and budget deficits, leading…
Beyond Energy
Which Are the Most Corrupt Mining Companies in Iran?
Corruption cases in Iran's mining industry, including Mobarakeh Steel and Golgohar, indicate serious issues in the management…
Beyond Energy
Tajgardoon and Mohaad: Symbols of Parliamentary Corruption
Despite its abundant natural resources, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad still faces issues such as unemployment and unfinished projects.…
Gas
Hasan Neshanzadeh Moghadam, the Starred Symbol of Decline in the Petrochemical Industry
The presence of senior managers from Iran's oil and petrochemical industry in election campaigns and their support…
Free Zones
Political Backyard in Free Zones; The Controversial Decision of Appointing Forouzan by Madani Zadeh
The appointment of Hossein Forouzan as the Secretary of the Supreme Council of Free Zones has raised…
Beyond Energy
Corruption and Ambiguity at the Petroleum University of Technology; Khosravi Nikoo's Management Under Scrutiny
The managerial performance of Mohammadreza Khosravi Nikoo, the president of the Petroleum University of Technology, has come…