International Institute for Iranian Studies

Khamenei Bans Coronavirus Vaccines From the US and UK; Rafsanjani’s Daughter Wishes Trump Had Won the US Presidency for Iran’s Sake

Never-ending Unemployment in Iran’s EconomyThe editorial of Jahan Sanat is about how a large part of Iranian society is suffering from widespread unemployment and poverty – particularly now that it is grappling with the coronavirus crisis.Unemployment is not a new phenomenon in Iran; for ...

Kazimi and the Militias: Compromises Within the Framework of Iraq’s Political Movement

Farouq YoussefIraqi columnist and researcherFollowing his appointment on May 7, 2020, the Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kazimi was keen on visiting the headquarters of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). However, the visit was a contentious issue among Iraqis, with some deeming the visit to ...

Iran Begins 20% Uranium Enrichment; Parliament Proposes Bill to Boost Budget for IRGC Quds Force to Avenge Soleimani’s Killing; IRGC Seizes South Korean Ship in the Gulf

Workers’ LivelihoodsThe editorial of Aftab Yazd focuses on workers’ livelihoods, urging that, as it is, this large significant group is struggling to meet their basic needs. The government must take immediate measures to tackle this issue.These days, as a result of soaring inflation, workers’ ...

Iranians in Biden’s Transition Team

Joe Biden has appointed five Iranian experts from academic backgrounds in his transition team. Iranian media agencies were quite optimistic and praised Biden’s appointments. According to Iranian media reports, these appointments will positively impact US relations, because of the sensitive roles these ...