Category: Tehran (Iran)

Iran Says ‘Non-Hostile’ Ships Can Sail Through the Strait of Hormuz

The New York Times – Business:
Ships with no ties to Israel or the United States would be allowed to pass, the government said, but it was unclear if any vessels would try.
Countries Scramble to Shore Up Global Oil Supplies as Ships Are Attacked

The New York Times – Business:
The United States and Israel launched more strikes against Iran, where crowds mourned military commanders killed in the war. Israel also bombed targets in Lebanon, where the death toll climbed.
Iran Lures Transgender Foreigners for Surgery but Forces Operations on Locals

Iran became a pioneer in gender transition operations by forcing procedures on L.G.B.T.Q. Iranians. Desperate for cash, the Islamic republic is hoping to attract trans patients from around the world.
Profits of Doom: Why Investors Seem to Shrug Off War

The Israel-Iran clash seemingly has no end in sight — a prospect that does not seem to be panicking the markets.
Investors Brace for Oil Market Fallout From Israel and Iran’s Fight

Energy prices have jumped since the onset of clashes between Israel and Iran. Investors worry the conflict could have a big economic consequences.
Grief Makes Us Time Travelers

A neuroscientist studying memory, I used to believe time was linear. Then my mother had a stroke.
Edward Johnson, C.I.A. Hero in Iran Hostage Crisis, Dies at 81

He was a secret partner who helped rescue six American diplomats in 1980 by passing them off as a film crew. The caper inspired the movie “Argo.”
Plunge in Currency Deepens Iran’s Economic Crisis

The New York Times – Business:
Years of Western sanctions are partly to blame for the crisis. But economists say poor management by the country’s authoritarian clerical rulers also plays a big part.
Iranian Climber Elnaz Rekabi Is Welcomed by Crowds in Tehran

The New York Times – Sports:
Elnaz Rekabi, whose appearance without a head scarf at an event in Seoul raised fears about her future, was welcomed home by crowds in Tehran. Her motivations, and her fate, however, remain unclear.