Structural Patronage in Iran: Implications of Subsidies Reform for Iran and U.S. Policy

On January 13, Iran's Guardian Council approved a parliamentary package to reduce energy and food subsidies. Subsidies reform has the potential to provide additional power to the IRGC and Ahmadinejad and distort the Iranian economy. Please read the full report, including implications for U.S. policy, here.

Escalating Confrontation on Ashura

The Shi'ia holy day of Ashura saw the largest and most deadly protests in Iran since the June 2009 elections. These demonstrations showed that dissenters are willing to fight and die for their cause in an unprecedented confrontation in the Islamic Republic. Read more here...

Surviving Dissent: Assessing Recent Demonstrations in Iran

Thousands of protesters recently demonstrated against the Iranian regime defying the ongoing crackdown. This report assesses what the protests of November 4 and December 7 tell us about the opposition, its nominal leaders, the regime’s response, and the implications of these events going forward.

Gasoline Sanctions on Iran: How Will Tehran Respond?

Congress is currently considering unprecedented sanctions targeting Iran’s refined petroleum sector. Such legislation must take into account Iran's likely response: decreasing domestic consumption, seeking alternative international suppliers, and increasing domestic refining capacity. Click here to learn more.

Analysis

Assessments, publications, and commentary related to emerging situations involving Iran.

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    Government Re-Shuffling in Iran

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    Iran's Hidden Revolution Iran's Revolutionary Guards were the real benefactors of the June elections, argue two observers.

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    Four More Years of Ahmadinejad

  4. Tracker

    Unrest in Iran: Incident Statistics and Map for Protests, Arrests, and Deaths

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    Post-Election Citizen Arrests & Detentions

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IranTracker Features

Here are two of our lastest features, don't miss them.

  1. Uranium Enrichment Facility Near Qom: Brief Background Iran has been constructing a previously undeclared uranium enrichment facility near Qom for several years--an activity considered by the IAEA as another violation of Iran's nonproliferation obligations. Click here to read more about the announcement and background regarding the facility.

  2. Iranian Influence in Afghanistan: Recent Developments Read about the recent developments in Tehran's relationship with Kabul and the dynamics of Iranian influence in Afghanistan.

Basics

Introduction to the most relevant people, places, and events associated with Iran.

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    Islamic Republic of Iran

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    Political Structures of Iran

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Iran News Roundup

A selection of the latest news stories and editorials published in Iranian news outlets

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  1. Global Business in Iran Update January 22-February 5, 2010

    Azerbaijan and Iran near major gas agreement; Indian oil consortium deadlocked over South Pars; German, Swiss, and Italian companies halt business in Iran; Siemens to leave Iranian market; and Italian oil giant ENI to pull out of Darkhovin field and Iranian market.

  2. Iran News Roundup February 5, 2010

    Iranian cleric warns opposition against anti-regime activity on Revolution Day; Supreme Leader’s representative calls on ‘elites’ to ‘return to bosom of revolution’; Moscow welcomes Tehran’s nuclear swap offer; Iranian ambassador to Russia optimistic about delivery of S-300 missile system; Iranian trade officials reports ‘tangible increase’ in non-oil exports to Arab, African countries; Afghan paper criticizes Tehran for double standard in Afghanistan

  3. Iran News Roundup February 3, 2010

    Iranian government, opposition readying for Revolution Day rallies; Ahmadinejad expresses willingness to export uranium for enrichment abroad; Iran announces launch of new rocket carrying live animals to space; Ahmadinejad elaborates on subsidy reform program; Turkey to boost energy cooperation with Iran; Tehran backs Kabul’s reconciliation effort with Taliban

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