August 2015
Iranian Official Consults with Russia on Sukhoi 30 Fighter Jets
An Iranian official has consulted with Russian leaders about Sukhoi 30 fighter jets, while negotiations for the S-300 missile defense system face ongoing obstacles. The…
Zangeneh Reports Lack of 'Sufficient Resources' for Investment in Oil Industry
Iran's Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh announced a severe lack of investment in the oil sector due to plummeting oil prices, which have fallen from $108…
Jimmy Carter's Cancer Has Spread to His Brain
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter announced that cancer has spread to his brain, and he will begin radiation therapy. At 90 years old, Carter reflects…
Lebanon Arrests Fugitive Radical Cleric
Ahmad al-Assir, a radical Sunni cleric wanted for leading a deadly attack on the Lebanese army, was arrested at Beirut airport while attempting to flee…
Extensive Reforms in Iraq with the Abolition of Certain Positions and Reduction of Security Personnel
The Iraqi government has approved extensive reforms proposed by Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, including the abolition of certain government positions and a reduction in security…
At least 13 killed in suicide attack on mosque in Saudi Arabia
A suicide attack on a mosque in southwestern Saudi Arabia resulted in at least 13 security personnel dead and 9 injured. The attack has not…
Health Minister: 5 Trillion Toman Insurance Debt Delays Doctors' Bonuses
Iran's Health Minister Hassan Hashemi announced that the significant debt owed by insurance companies has delayed doctors' bonuses for six months, affecting many physicians. The…