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  Iran is entering one of the most alarming environmental periods in its modern history. Severe water shortages, deadly air pollution, land subsidence, wildfires and widespread ecological degradation have pushed the country toward a state of irreversible crisis. This report examines the latest findings from international sources on the worsening state of Iran’s environment. 1. Water Shortages: A Nation Running Dry According to Al Jazeera , major dams supplying Tehran have dropped below 20 percent of their capacity, marking one of the most severe droughts in decades. Source: Scientific American warns that groundwater depletion and mismanagement could render parts of the capital “uninhabitable.” Source: Land subsidence across central Iran is accelerating due to overextraction of aquifers, placing infrastructure, homes and agricultural lands at serious risk. 2. Air Pollution: A Daily Death Toll Newsweek reports that air pollution in Iran is responsible for an estimated 161...

Air pollution has now reached northern cities and even rural regions across Iran, contributing to thousands of deaths each year, according to officials. What used to be seen as an urban challenge is becoming a nationwide environmental crisis. The long shadow of Iran’s two-decade nuclear confrontation, combined with harsh sanctions, has left the country with deteriorating infrastructure, outdated technology and a shrinking ability to control emissions. Sanctions have pushed industries toward high-pollution fuels, aging equipment and low standards. The result is an air-quality disaster spreading from Tehran to the Caspian provinces, turning daily life into a slow-moving public health emergency. Reports also point to senior political figures, including Ali Larijani and Sadegh Kharrazi, being involved in recent nuclear policy consultations. They are often portrayed as the more pragmatic voices within the establishment, raising faint hopes that policy may eventually shift toward de-escal...

  NASA’s recent investigations into Unidentified Aerial and Underwater Phenomena (UAP & USO) have reignited the old fascination with extraterrestrials. Thousands of “unknown objects” have reportedly been detected near U.S. coasts — some in the air, others moving mysteriously underwater. Yet, no solid evidence of alien origin has been found. While the Pentagon frames it as a “national security issue,” skeptics suggest another motive: distraction. Whenever domestic crises deepen — inflation, elections, political tension — the sky (or sea) suddenly fills with unidentified threats. It’s a pattern: from spy balloons to alien ships, fear sells. Environmentalists see a different danger. Beneath the surface, the U.S. Navy and private contractors operate thousands of classified sensors and test devices. The real mystery might not be “who’s visiting Earth,” but “what we’re doing to the planet.” Unexplained noise pollution, radiation, and deep-sea disruption are tangible threats — not ali...

How the Islamic Republic’s Exported-Revolution Package Comes with an Unlisted Clause Lead paragraph: Tehran’s educational diplomacy—offering free tuition, boarding and scholarships to students from Africa and the developing world—has become a lesser-noticed conduit for ideological export. But another dimension of the scheme is now surfacing: children born to foreign students and clerics, whose legal status and recognition often remain unresolved. Body: The Islamic Republic has long sought “strategic depth” in Africa and the wider global south, building networks of foreign students, clerics and educational institutions. One international religious university affiliated with its institutions claims tens of thousands of foreign enrolments, with many students arriving from less-developed countries. In Africa and elsewhere, the pattern is familiar: offer a scholarship, lodging, perhaps cultural integration—then send someone home or into the field as a “missionary of ideology.” What hap...

  Vietnam Rebuilt; Iran Remains in a Soft War From 1955 to 1975, the Vietnam War — fought between North Vietnam and U.S.-backed South Vietnam — was one of the 20th century’s bloodiest and most destructive conflicts. More than two million lives were lost, cities were devastated, and economic structures collapsed. Yet, just a decade later, Vietnam rose from the ashes. In 1986, the country launched the Đổi Mới economic reforms , opening its doors to foreign investment and embracing pragmatic policies. By 1995, Vietnam and the United States fully restored diplomatic relations, marking the end of enmity and the beginning of economic resurgence. 1. Vietnam: From War to Economic Miracle Once one of the poorest nations in the world, Vietnam has become one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies. According to World Bank and IMF data: Average annual GDP growth: ~6.5% from 1990 to 2024 Extreme poverty rate: dropped from over 70% in the 1980s to below 3% in 202...

As wars, sanctions, and political fatigue reshape the Middle East, talk of a “New Marshall Plan” and the “Abraham Accords” has returned to the global stage. Beneath the rhetoric of peace and reconstruction, these plans reveal a deeper struggle: the redistribution of power, energy, and influence between the United States, Israel, China, Russia, and the Arab Gulf states — while Iran stands at a precarious crossroads between resistance and reluctant engagement. 📚  The idea of a Marshall Plan for the Middle East emerged in Western think tanks after the war in Ukraine and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Echoing the post–World War II economic recovery of Europe, this plan envisions a massive financial and technological reconstruction — not of ruins, but of political and digital landscapes. For Washington, the new frontier is not military dominance but economic and digital leverage : securing energy corridors, investing in AI infrastructure, and managing influence through regional in...

از سال ۱۹۵۵ تا ۱۹۷۵، جنگ ویتنام - که بین ویتنام شمالی و ویتنام جنوبیِ تحت حمایت آمریکا درگرفت - یکی از خونین‌ترین و مخرب‌ترین درگیری‌های قرن بیستم بود. بیش از دو میلیون نفر جان خود را از دست دادند، شهرها ویران شدند و ساختارهای اقتصادی فروپاشیدند. با این حال، تنها یک دهه بعد، ویتنام از خاکستر برخاست. در سال ۱۹۸۶، این کشور اصلاحات اقتصادی «دوی موی» را آغاز کرد و درهای خود را به روی سرمایه‌گذاری خارجی گشود و سیاست‌های عمل‌گرایانه را در پیش گرفت. تا سال ۱۹۹۵، ویتنام و ایالات متحده روابط دیپلماتیک خود را به طور کامل از سر گرفتند که نشان‌دهنده پایان دشمنی و آغاز تجدید حیات اقتصادی بود. --- ۱. ویتنام: از جنگ تا معجزه اقتصادی ویتنام که زمانی یکی از فقیرترین کشورهای جهان بود، به یکی از سریع‌ترین اقتصادهای در حال رشد آسیا تبدیل شده است. بر اساس داده‌های بانک جهانی و صندوق بین‌المللی پول: ۱. میانگین رشد سالانه تولید ناخالص داخلی: حدود ۶.۵ درصد از ۱۹۹۰ تا ۲۰۲۴ ۲. نرخ فقر شدید: از بیش از ۷۰ درصد در دهه ۱۹۸۰ به زیر ۳ درصد در سال ۲۰۲۳ کاهش یافته است ۳. صادرات: از ۲.۵ میلیارد دلار در سال ۱۹۹۰ به بیش ا...

 Bread, Scholarships… and Children?  How the Islamic Republic’s Exported-Revolution Package Comes with an Unlisted Clause Tehran’s educational diplomacy—offering free tuition, boarding and scholarships to students from Africa and the developing world—has become a lesser-noticed conduit for ideological export. But another dimension of the scheme is now surfacing: children born to foreign students and clerics, whose legal status and recognition often remain unresolved. The Islamic Republic has long sought “strategic depth” in Africa and the wider global south, building networks of foreign students, clerics and educational institutions. One international religious university affiliated with its institutions claims tens of thousands of foreign enrolments, with many students arriving from less-developed countries. In Africa and elsewhere, the pattern is familiar: offer a scholarship, lodging, perhaps cultural integration—then send someone home or into the field as a “missionary of ...

 Bread, Scholarships… and Children?  How the Islamic Republic’s Exported-Revolution Package Comes with an Unlisted Clause Lead paragraph: Tehran’s educational diplomacy—offering free tuition, boarding and scholarships to students from Africa and the developing world—has become a lesser-noticed conduit for ideological export. But another dimension of the scheme is now surfacing: children born to foreign students and clerics, whose legal status and recognition often remain unresolved. Body: The Islamic Republic has long sought “strategic depth” in Africa and the wider global south, building networks of foreign students, clerics and educational institutions. One international religious university affiliated with its institutions claims tens of thousands of foreign enrolments, with many students arriving from less-developed countries. In Africa and elsewhere, the pattern is familiar: offer a scholarship, lodging, perhaps cultural integration—then send someone home or into the fiel...

Progress, but on Our Terms: Washington’s Vision for Iran’s Future When U.S. officials like J.D. Vance and Donald Trump say: “We want Iran to prosper,” what they truly mean is a guided form of progress — one that distances Tehran from Beijing and Moscow , while bringing it closer to the Western economic order . For Washington , an isolated Iran is a dependent Iran — dependent on Chinese oil purchases and Russian military technology . By offering “economic progress,” the U.S. hopes to reverse that dependence, turning Iran from a partner of the East into a manageable actor within a Western-designed framework. In practice, it means: Oil for global markets, not for China . Trade under Western oversight . A region less hospitable to Russian and Chinese influence. Behind the polite diplomacy lies a familiar pattern: “Prosperity” becomes leverage — progress, yes, but only within Washington’s script. 🌍 Journalist | Association of Environmental Journalists Environment...

 Bearded Vulture Brings Good Fortune to Kohhrang! 🐦✨ For the first time, the legendary Bearded Vulture ( Gypaetus barbatus ) has successfully bred in Iran’s Qeysari Protected Area , in Kohhrang County . Known in folklore as a symbol of happiness , this majestic bird is literally bringing good luck to the mountains ! Wildlife rangers and researchers have spent three years tracking raptors across the Tang-Sayad and Sabzkooh reserves, capturing stunning photos and rare sightings. Mohsen Karimi , provincial environmental director, praised the conservation team for discovering the nest and confirming the chicks: “This shows our habitats are thriving — and conservation truly works.” From myth to reality , Kohhrang just became the birthplace of happiness — literally! 🐦💛 🏞️ Tags & Hashtags #BeardedVulture #Kohhrang #WildlifeConservation #GoodLuckBird #IranNature 🌍 Journalistsir | Association of Environmental Journalists ✴️ When there is no bread, no tree offers ...

  Polish FM to Iran: “ Instead of exporting your revolution or enriching uranium, rebuild the Persian civilization that once amazed the world .” That one sentence hit harder than any sanction. Because somewhere between ideology and isolation, Iran stopped enriching its greatest resource — its humanity. Once, this land built poetry, gardens, and philosophy that shaped the world. Now it builds silence, slogans, and self-censorship. The Revolution promised revival; instead, it buried identity under ideology. Mr. Sikorski’s remark wasn’t just diplomacy — it was diagnosis. Iran doesn’t need more uranium. It needs more light. And perhaps, to rediscover the civilization that once defined beauty itself. #Iran #Culture #Civilization #PersianHeritage #Journalistsir 🌍 Journalist | Association of Environmental Journalists Environment is life’s concern... ✴ When there is no bread, no tree will give shade. @journalistsir | @bahrm8 https://journalistsirani.blogspot.com

Iran Livestock Chief Fired After Exposing Rotten Meat Scandal In a case that has sparked outrage among Iranian farmers and the public, Mojtaba Ali, the former head of Iran’s Central Livestock Union, was dismissed by the Minister of Agriculture after revealing that 100,000 kilograms of contaminated meat imported from Mongolia had entered Iran’s supply chain. Ali told Iranian media that the shipment — initially rejected by Iraq due to poor quality and health risks — was redirected to Iran, where it was allegedly intended to be mixed with local meat and sold domestically. “This is playing with people’s lives,” he said. “I had a duty to inform the public. ” He added that the imported meat was overpriced by at least $6,000 per ton, and claimed that both he and his family had been threatened following his disclosure. The Ministry of Agriculture has so far offered no clarification on the origins or handling of the shipment. Critics say the firing of a whistleblower instead of investigating th...

  " Talks in the Shadows, Denials in the Light " US envoy hints at dialogue with Iran, while Tehran remains silent In a recent interview with CBS, Brett McGurk’s deputy, Brett Vitkoff, the U.S. envoy for Iran, made a revealing comment: “We are working with Iran. We are talking to them. We hope for a long-term diplomatic solution.” Despite Tehran’s repeated denials, Vitkoff’s statement strongly suggests that communication channels remain open — possibly through mediators like Oman or Qatar. Analysts in Tehran interpret the remarks as part of Washington’s “dual-track diplomacy”: applying economic pressure while nurturing dialogue behind closed doors. Several readings emerge: Internal leverage: The U.S. may be engaging with specific figures within Iran’s power structure, those seen as potentially more pragmatic or influential in shaping future decisions. Psychological signaling: Washington’s message targets both Iran’s leadership and domestic public opinion — a reminder that dip...

"Talks in the Shadows, Denials in the Light" US envoy hints at dialogue with Iran, while Tehran remains silent In a recent interview with CBS, Brett McGurk’s deputy, Brett Vitkoff, the U.S. envoy for Iran, made a revealing comment: “We are working with Iran. We are talking to them. We hope for a long-term diplomatic solution.” Despite Tehran’s repeated denials, Vitkoff’s statement strongly suggests that communication channels remain open — possibly through mediators like Oman or Qatar. Analysts in Tehran interpret the remarks as part of Washington’s “dual-track diplomacy”: applying economic pressure while nurturing dialogue behind closed doors. Several readings emerge: Internal leverage: The U.S. may be engaging with specific figures within Iran’s power structure, those seen as potentially more pragmatic or influential in shaping future decisions. Psychological signaling: Washington’s message targets both Iran’s leadership and domestic public opinion — a reminder that diploma...

Secret Talks Mediated by Putin: Tehran’s Role in a New Moscow–Washington–Tel Aviv Equation Barak Ravid — a senior Israeli journalist and foreign policy analyst for Axios and Israel’s Channel 13 News — has revealed that secret negotiations have begun between Iran and several U.S.-aligned regional states, mediated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to Ravid, these talks are part of the Kremlin’s broader strategy to regain geopolitical leverage in the Middle East amid the ongoing stalemate in Ukraine. Putin is reportedly using his ties with Tehran as a bargaining chip to extract concessions from the West, at a time when Moscow is seeking diplomatic off-ramps from the Ukraine war and a relaxation of sanctions. Sources familiar with the matter say the discussions involve multi-layered security dialogues between Iranian representatives and Russian intermediaries, potentially aimed at easing regional tensions and re-establishing a discreet communication channel with Washington. Ra...

Iran Revives “Modesty Situation Room” Amid Economic Strains Tehran’s provincial branch of the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice Headquarters has announced the establishment of a new “Modesty and Hijab Situation Room,” bringing together cultural and executive agencies. According to Momen-Nasab, a senior official of the organization, over 80,000 trained volunteers will be activated “to create a major transformation in the province.” Analysts describe the move as part of Iran’s cyclical “tighten–relax–tighten” policy in social control — a pattern often reactivated during economic crises or political sensitivity. Rather than a genuine cultural initiative, the program reflects a symbolic assertion of state power and an attempt to redirect public discourse from mounting economic hardship to moral regulation. Such campaigns serve three overlapping objectives: 1. Reassert control over public space and social behavior. 2. Gauge public resistance before larger political events. 3. Diver...

 ✈️ From IranAir Office to a Kebab Shop in Vienna Not long ago, IranAir’s office in Vienna stood as a symbol of national pride. Today, that same office has turned into an “Iranian doner kebab shop” — a bitter irony that could soon repeat itself in Rome if aviation officials in Tehran remain inattentive. The IranAir office in Rome — located on one of the most prestigious and expensive streets in the Italian capital — is worth millions of dollars. Yet its real value lies elsewhere: in the dignity, presence, and identity it represents for Iran in Europe. Even under sanctions, this office must remain open — not for financial profit, but to keep Iran’s flag flying proudly over Rome. Five clear reasons to preserve the Rome office: 1️⃣ Diplomatic Symbol: Iran’s presence in a key European capital. 2️⃣ National Prestige: Continuity and respect for the iconic “Homa” brand. 3️⃣ Commercial Potential: Opportunity to offer ticketing services and cooperate with other airlines. 4️⃣ Strategic Value...

 “Not Afraid of the U.S. or Israel — But of Internal Division,” says Iran’s President Pezeshkian Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared, “ I am not afraid of the U.S. or Israel, but I fear internal division and discord. If we remain united and supportive, we will overcome all challenges .” The remark reflects Pezeshkian’s attempt to balance two priorities: national unity and strategic realism. Analysts say the president’s statement is less about defiance toward foreign powers and more about warning the country’s political factions not to deepen domestic rifts at a time of economic strain and social fatigue. Unlike previous administrations that emphasized confrontation abroad, Pezeshkian’s tone suggests a shift — redefining “national security” as a function of internal trust and cohesion, not merely defense against external threats. This framing may prove crucial for a leader seeking to maintain stability amid economic hardship, regional tension, and widening ideological divid...

 Iran’s “Invisible Morality Police”: The Silent Return of Hijab  Enforcement in Tehran By Journalistsir | Association of Environmental Journalists Invisible Morality Police  Iran hijab law 2025, morality police, women’s rights in Iran, Saadat Abad Tehran, virtual car seizure, digital surveillance, Iranian women, social control Despite government denials, evidence from Tehran and other major cities suggests the morality police in Iran have quietly returned — this time in digital form. In one recent case in Sa’adat Abad, traffic police stopped a female driver and confiscated her vehicle card for what they described as a “hijab violation” inside the car.  The officer instructed her to visit the Moral Security Police to remove the violation from the system — a new bureaucratic process called a “virtual impoundment.” Unlike the notorious street patrols of the past, this method doesn’t involve towing cars or physical detention. Instead, vehicles are “digitally frozen” in p...