Iran

[KheibarShekan]

Der smarte Javad Zarif zieht sich aus der Politik zurück:

Zarif Resigns from Iranian Administration
March, 03, 2025 - 10:20 Politics news

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian vice president for strategic affairs, Mohammad Javad Zarif, resigned his post after a meeting with the Judiciary chief.

In a post on his X account, the former Iranian foreign minister confirmed reports about his resignation, saying he has decided to quit following mounting pressures, insults, and acts of defamation against him and his family during the past six months.
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https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2025/...nistration

[Schneemann]

Schwere Explosionskatastrophe in Iran.

Tote und hunderte Verletzte bei Hafenexplosion im Iran

Die Ursache der gewaltigen Detonation ist unklar. Der betroffene Hafen in der Provinz Hormusgan, mehr als 1000 Kilometer südlich der Hauptstadt Teheran, betreibt das größte Containerterminal der Islamischen Republik. [...] Bei einer schweren Explosion im südiranischen Hafen Schahid Radschai sind nach Angaben des Staatsfernsehens 25 Menschen getötet und mehr als 800 verletzt worden, etliche von ihnen schwer. Nach ersten Informationen verursachte die Wucht der Detonation auch erhebliche Schäden an der Infrastruktur des Hafens, über den mehr als ein Drittel des iranischen Seehandels abgewickelt wird.

Die Schockwelle der Explosion war laut Medienberichten noch in 50 Kilometern Entfernung zu hören und zu spüren. TV-Bilder zeigten schwarze Rauchsäulen über dem betroffenen Areal. Einsatzkräfte kämpften gegen die Flammen. Die Ursache des Unglücks ist unklar. Für einen angeblichen Sabotageakt, über den in sozialen Medien spekuliert wurde, gibt es bislang keine Belege.

https://www.dw.com/de/tote-und-hunderte-...a-72363273

Auch wenn man es natürlich gleich annehmen könnte, so denke ich auch nicht, dass es Sabotage war. So wie ich es aus manchen iranischen Kanälen herauslesen konnte, war das betreffende Areal auch eines, wo Chemikalien und Schwefel umgeladen bzw. gelagert wurden. Wenn ich mir dann anschaue, welcher Schlendrian teils vorherrscht, dann könnte ich mir vorstellen, dass irgendwer irgendwo was vergessen hat, ähnlich wie in Beirut 2020...

Schneemann

[KheibarShekan]

Die initiale Ursache zu ermitteln dürfte nicht so einfach sein nach einer so gewaltigen Explosion und Bränden. Trotzdem sind derartige Ereignisse aus einer Reihe von Gründen nicht so "überraschend".

Seit gestern läuft offenbar eine größere Cyberattacke im Iran:

Iran Repelled Large Cyber Attack on Sunday
By Reuters
April 28, 2025, at 1:49 a.m.
U.S. News & World Report

DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran repelled a large cyber attack on its infrastructure on Sunday, said the head of its Infrastructure Communications Company, a day after a powerful explosion damaged its most important container port and another round of talks with the U.S. over Tehran's disupted nuclear programme.

"One of the most widespread and complex cyber attacks against the country's infrastructure was identified and preventive measures were taken," Behzad Akbari said on Monday, according to semi-official Tasnim news agency, without giving more detail.
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In 2021, a large cyber attack on Iranian petrol stations was said by Tehran to likely be caused by Israel. In 2023, a similar but larger cyber attack disrupted about 70% of petrol stations, with a group called "Predatory Sparrow" claiming the attack as retaliation to "the aggression of the Islamic Republic and its proxies in the region."

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articl...-on-sunday

[KheibarShekan]

Seyed Ali Madanizadeh proposed as new economy minister
June 1, 2025 - 15:1
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Madanizadeh, born in 1982 in Iran, is one of the most prominent figures in economics in recent years.

He holds a master's degree in electrical engineering from Sharif University of Technology, a master's degree in computational mathematics from Stanford University, and a doctorate in economics from the University of Chicago.

Madanizadeh is the president of Sharif University of Technology. His areas of expertise include macroeconomics, monetary and fiscal policies, international trade, and industrial structures, topics that play a central role in both his teaching and research.

His executive background is also extensive and diverse. Among the most important of them are:

- Head of the Modeling Group at the Monetary and Banking Research Institute of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI)
- Economic advisor at Iran’s Planning and Budget Organization (PBO)
- Member of the Executive Board of the Information Technology Organization of Iran
- Member of the CBI Liquidity Committee
- Member of the Monetary and Credit Council Commission
- Director of the major projects for reforming the budget structure and the CBI law

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/513793/...y-minister

Harry Potter film concert in Tehran extended for two more performances
June 1, 2025 - 22:59

TEHRAN – For the first time in Iran, a special concert of music from the Harry Potter films was held at the Espinas Palace Hotel in Tehran on Saturday night, with more than 6,000 people in attendance in two performances.

Due to the huge reception by the audience, it was extended for two more performances, which will be held next Saturday, ILNA reported.

The Harry Potter film concert is a unique and immersive experience that combines the magic of film with the enchanting power of live music.

It features the most memorable and key scenes from the eight beloved Harry Potter films projected on a giant screen while a live symphony orchestra performs the unforgettable score composed by the legendary John Williams and later by Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Hooper, and Alexandre Desplat.

Audiences of all ages can relive the adventures of Harry, Ron, and Hermione in a whole new way, as the live music adds a new dimension to the beloved story.

The orchestra was conducted by Sina Kheirabadi, conductor and lecturer at Tehran University of Art and Music Conservatory, and comprised more than 100 musicians and a choir.

The show, which had previously been performed in 37 countries around the world, made Iran the 38th destination for this musical-cinematic experience.
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https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/513825/...rformances