Renowned activist Nazanin Boniadi on women's rights

The newspaper was accused of spreading rumors and reporting false information. Why It Matters: Iran's troubled economy is sinking to new lows amid monthslong anti-regime protests, the imposition of new sanctions against Tehran, and the Islamic republic's growing isolation. The Central Bank of Iran on February 21 was given "full authority" to curb the rial's depreciation. The government also announced plans to combat rising commodity prices. But it is unclear if the authorities have a viable strategy to boost the economy.