In the month of Dey 1403, the government spokesperson announced that relocating the capital to the Makran region is one of the serious options in the country’s major plans. This plan has not been fully rejected or approved in terms of implementation, and according to Jafar Qaempanah, the executive deputy of the president, regarding the […]...

The topic of transferring the capital from one city to another is a story with a long history. The records related to the most important cases of capital transfers in the world show that the transfer of capitals took place in 1800 in America, in 1868 in Japan, in 1871 in Italy, in 1912 in […]...

Concentration and centralization have become one of the structural characteristics of governance in Iran after the establishment of the Islamic Republic system. This centralized approach has gradually led to the creation and intensification of deep social, economic, political, and cultural problems. In the midst of this, plans such as relocating the capital from Tehran to […]...

The housing crisis in Iran has become one of the most complex and critical economic and social issues in the country. Every year, with the increase in inflation rates and market fluctuations, housing costs also significantly rise, making it more difficult for different segments of society, especially young people and renters, to access suitable shelter. […]...

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The withdrawal of foreign investors from Iran’s economy could severely reduce the country’s chances of competing in global markets and might even push Iran’s economy out of the global economic cycle. For this reason, some experts believe that the decline in foreign investment in recent years—particularly the recent withdrawal of major investors—has raised concerns that […]...

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As winter begins, cold weather and rising energy consumption have once again cast the shadow of a power outage crisis over the daily lives of people and their economic activities. These blackouts, often occurring without prior notice, have paralyzed both small and large businesses while placing additional pressure on households. The Hassanabad Market and Tehran’s […]...

Power outages: both a cause and a consequence of crises Let’s begin the story of power outages with Syria. For those who have not followed developments there, the recent events might seem unexpected. However, anyone who has monitored Syria’s situation since the internal conflicts would inevitably ask: Why haven’t the Syrian people brought this to […]...

Power outages have a long history in the collective memory of Iranians. Widespread blackouts began during the war and continued until 1988 (1367 SH). However, from 1988 to 2008, the country experienced only occasional and temporary blackouts, specifically in 2001 and 2003 due to unexpected events. In 2008, due to reduced water reserves in dams […]...

In recent months, increased air pollution in some major cities due to extensive use of mazut (fuel oil) in thermal power plants has sparked protests from environmental activists and the public. In response, the head of the Environmental Protection Organization announced a government directive to halt mazut consumption at three power plants in Arak, Karaj, […]...

Reliable and sustainable access to electrical energy is vital for Iran, serving as a key driver of economic and social growth. Electricity plays a fundamental role in manufacturing, agriculture, services, and information technology. Thus, disruptions in electricity production, transmission, and consumption networks have significant consequences on macroeconomic variables such as economic growth, productivity, employment, investment, […]...