IRAN: Iran’s foreign trade has sharply declined during the first month of conflict involving the United States and Israel, dealing a major blow to its already fragile economy. Non-oil trade dropped significantly—falling 30% from the previous month and 50% compared to the previous year—due to military escalation that disrupted shipping routes and regional trade ties. [...]

IRAN: Iran is facing a severe employment crisis, with around two million people reportedly losing their jobs due to the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel. The layoffs extend beyond war-damaged industries to sectors like retail, tourism, manufacturing, and digital services. Reduced consumer spending and a prolonged internet blackout—imposed for security reasons—have further [...]

IRAN: Iran is facing a worsening healthcare and cost-of-living crisis, with severe shortages of essential medicines and sharp price increases. Life-saving treatments for diseases such as cancer and diabetes, including drugs like Xgeva and insulin, have become unaffordable for many patients due to sudden price surges. Despite government assurances that medical reserves are stable, citizens [...]

At least 34 people, including six children, were killed as the United States and Israel launched widespread airstrikes across Iran. The attacks followed a deadline set by Donald Trump demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face military action. Strikes hit over a dozen cities, including Tehran, Qom, and Bandar Abbas, targeting residential buildings, [...]

A series of attacks has damaged multiple universities across Iran, raising fears that academic institutions are becoming part of the expanding conflict involving Israel and the United States. At least 21 universities have reportedly been affected, including the Iran University of Science and Technology, where research facilities were heavily damaged. Iranian authorities condemn the strikes [...]

The Human Rights Activists News Agency reported that at least 1,407 civilians, including 214 children, have been killed in Iran since the war began on February 28, based on verified incidents gathered through its network of sources and public evidence. However, Iran International has not independently confirmed these figures. U.S. officials, including Brad Cooper of [...]

Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of Iran, stated that while Iran is not seeking a ceasefire, it wants the war with the United States and Israel to end in a way that prevents future attacks. He emphasized that Iran is prepared to continue fighting as long as necessary to ensure its security and deter further [...]

Following reported strikes by the United States and Israel, fear spread across cities in Tehran and other parts of Iran. Explosions shook residential areas, smoke filled the skies, and long fuel queues formed as families rushed to flee to safer regions. Authorities warned that attacks could continue and advised civilians to relocate where possible. Schools [...]