Financial Tribune - Social distancing is almost impossible in a crowded city like Tehran, unless more buses and taxis are added to the public transportation fleet, Tehran City Council chief says. During a Sunday meeting with urban managers and TCC councilors, Mohsen Hashemi expressed concerns that citizens would not be able to observe social ...

Financial Tribune - Since the government rationed and raised the price of gasoline on Nov. 15, the public transportation fleet in Tehran has served 20% more passengers, Tehran City Council Chairman Mohsen Hashemi said. Hashemi also told ISNA that the recent fuel price jump has compelled a large number of commuters to opt for taxi, bus or subway ...

Al-Monitor l Zahra Alipour: Is an earthquake likely to occur in Tehran?What will happen if there is an earthquake in Tehran? These questions have recently been discussed in Iranian media and among the public in theaftermath of the earthquakein the west of the country in November. In response to these questions, Iranian experts and officials warn that ...

Iranian Diplomacy- With the outcome of Tehran's fifth city council election announced, most sitting members of the council must bid farewell to the council's building located in Behesht (Paradise) street. The ouster of Mohammad-Bagher Qalibaf, Tehran mayor for 12 years,is also certain, with an ongoing debate over candidates that could potentially succeed ...

Irans banking sector has suffered a lot in the past few years due to the crippling sanctions imposed on Tehran over its nuclear energy program, but the industry would survive if sanctions are lifted, Iran Zamin Banks CEO Mohsen Hashemi said on Saturday, as reported by IRNA. Banks are social and economic entities that can directly affect both the ...