September 2023
Ukraine Joins the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency
Ukraine has joined the Board of Governors of the IAEA, enhancing its role in international security and decision-making. President Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's commitment to nuclear…
Fear of Ethnic Cleansing; Over 47,000 Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh Have Fled to Armenia
Over 47,000 Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh have fled to Armenia due to fears of ethnic cleansing by Azerbaijan. The situation has drawn international attention, with calls…
Grossi's Request to Eslami: Provide Guarantees on the Peaceful Nature of Iran's Nuclear Program
Rafael Grossi of the IAEA urged Iran to provide credible assurances regarding the peaceful nature of its nuclear program during a meeting with Iranian officials.…
Aliyev's Claim in Meeting with Erdogan: Part of Armenia Should Have Been Part of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev and Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed creating a land corridor through Armenia, which Armenia opposes. This meeting follows recent Azerbaijani…
Two Senior U.S. Officials Visit Armenia Amid Nagorno-Karabakh Developments
Two senior U.S. officials visited Armenia to address concerns over the humanitarian crisis following the recent conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, where ethnic Armenians are fleeing to…
United States' Strong Support for Armenia's Territorial Integrity
The U.S. has reaffirmed its strong support for Armenia amid Azerbaijan's military actions in Nagorno-Karabakh, emphasizing the need to protect the rights of the local…
Blinken: Iran Shows No Interest in Playing a Responsible Role in Its Nuclear Program
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized Iran's decision to expel IAEA inspectors, indicating a lack of interest in responsible nuclear program management. The IAEA…
Separatists in 'Nagorno-Karabakh': We have not reached an agreement with Azerbaijan on 'amnesty or security guarantees'
Armenian separatists in Nagorno-Karabakh have not reached an agreement with Azerbaijan on security guarantees or amnesty, despite agreeing to a ceasefire after recent military attacks.…
Fact-Check | Claim of Support for 'Press Freedom' by the Islamic Republic's Propaganda Media
The U.S., Australia, Canada, and the UK have imposed new sanctions on Iran for human rights violations, particularly targeting the Islamic Republic's cyber police. In…
Reuters: Qatar has held separate negotiations with the U.S. and the Islamic Republic regarding the 'nuclear issue' and 'drones'
Qatar has facilitated separate talks between the U.S. and Iran regarding nuclear issues and drone transfers amid ongoing tensions. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken…
U.S. Secretary of State: Decisions like prisoner exchange with Iran are 'difficult'
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed a recent agreement to exchange prisoners with Iran, which includes the release of five Americans and access to…
Morad Tahbaz After His Release and Return to the U.S.; The Captivity Was Hard, But I Learned a Lot
Morad Tahbaz, one of five American citizens released from Iranian captivity, returned to the U.S. and expressed gratitude while highlighting the plight of his imprisoned…
Summons and Arrests of Dozens of Civil Activists Continue Amid Pressure on Plaintiffs
In the lead-up to the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, Iranian authorities have arrested dozens of civil activists and intensified pressure on families of victims.…
The Plane Carrying Released Americans from Iran Arrives in Washington
Five Iranian-American dual nationals were released from Iran and arrived in Washington following a U.S.-Iran agreement that also involved the transfer of six billion dollars…
The 'United Against a Nuclear Iran' Organization: This Must Be the Last Time We Pay to Retrieve Hostages
Mark Wallace, director of the 'United Against a Nuclear Iran' organization, expressed concern over U.S. policy changes regarding hostage situations after the return of five…
Exclusive | Debate on the Exchange of Dual-National Prisoners; Beneficial for the U.S. or the Islamic Republic?
A debate aired on Voice of America discussed the exchange of dual-national prisoners for $6 billion of Iran's funds, with experts divided on the implications.…
Statements from Released American Prisoners; Praising the Courage of Those Still Behind the Walls of the Islamic Republic's Prisons
Joe Biden spoke with released American prisoners, expressing gratitude and urging American citizens not to travel to Iran. Siamak Namazi praised the courage of those…
Reactions to the Release of Five Iranian-American Hostages
Five Iranian-American prisoners were released from Iranian prisons and transferred to Qatar following a deal involving the release of six billion dollars of Iranian assets.…
Global Media's Perspective on the Release of American Hostages from Iran
Five American hostages, including Siamak Namazi, Emad Sharqi, and Morad Tahbaz, were released from Iran in a prisoner exchange mediated by Qatar, involving the transfer…
The Plane Carrying Released Americans Departed Qatar for the U.S.
Five dual nationals released from Iran have departed Qatar for the U.S. following a diplomatic agreement. U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken and…
The U.S. Sanctions Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Connection with 'Detention of American Citizens'
The U.S. has sanctioned former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the Ministry of Intelligence for their roles in the wrongful detention of American citizens, including…
Blinken Welcomes Release of Five American Citizens; Warns Americans: Do Not Travel to Iran for Any Reason
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the release of five American citizens from Iran and urged Americans not to travel to the country due…
Five Released Americans Arrive in Qatar; Blinken: Bringing Americans Home is Our Top Priority
Five Iranian-American citizens imprisoned in Iran have been released and arrived in Qatar as part of a prisoner exchange agreement with the U.S., which also…
Iran-U.S. Prisoner Exchange; Plane Carrying Five Released Americans Leaves Tehran
A plane carrying five American prisoners released from Iran has departed for Qatar as part of a prisoner exchange agreement. This agreement also involves the…
Chairman of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee: Prisoner Exchange Between the Islamic Republic and the U.S. is Concerning
Mike Turner, chairman of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee, raised concerns about a prisoner exchange deal between the U.S. and Iran, fearing it may incentivize…
U.S. National Security Advisor Meets with Chinese Foreign Minister
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Malta, continuing high-level discussions that may lead to a meeting between…
Details of the Prisoner Exchange According to the Islamic Republic's State Media; 'First Confirm the Deposit of Funds' Then the Release of Hostages
The Islamic Republic's state media reports that a prisoner exchange process with the U.S. will begin after financial resources are deposited in Qatari banks. Iran…
Protests Continue Across Iran on Mahsa's Anniversary with the Slogan 'We Will Take Back Iran'
Protests erupted across Iran on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, with demonstrators chanting anti-regime slogans. The protests highlight ongoing discontent with the Iranian government…
Arrest of Hanieh Tosoli on the Anniversary of Mahsa; Rasoul Khadem's Instagram Account Unavailable
Hanieh Tosoli, a prominent Iranian actress, was arrested on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, with her sister announcing the news on Instagram. The arrest…
Three Civil Activists Arrested by IRGC Intelligence in Golestan
Three civil activists, including poet Nima Safar, were arrested by Iranian government forces in Golestan province, with the reason for their arrest still unclear. This…
Anniversary of Mahsa; Reactions from World Leaders on the Anniversary of the Start of 'Women, Life, Freedom' Protests
World leaders commemorated the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, reaffirming support for the 'Women, Life, Freedom' protests. Key figures like Joe Biden and Kamala…
US Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN: Mahsa Amini Inspired a Movement That Continues
On the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield emphasized the ongoing movement inspired by her and announced new sanctions against Iranian officials…
Anniversary of Mahsa: White House: More sanctions against Iranian officials are on the way
On the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, the U.S. announced new sanctions against 25 Iranian individuals and several media outlets involved in the suppression of…
Germany: Our Goal is to 'Avoid the Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons'; We Will Not Lift Sanctions on the Islamic Republic
Germany, alongside France and the UK, has reaffirmed its decision not to lift nuclear sanctions on Iran due to ongoing violations of the JCPOA since…
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: Concerned About Intensified Pressure on Religious Minorities in Iran
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom expressed concern over the intensified persecution of religious minorities in Iran, particularly following the death of Mahsa Amini.…
On the anniversary of Mahsa, the US sanctions 25 Iranian individuals, three state-supported media outlets, and one internet company
The US has imposed sanctions on 25 Iranian individuals and several media outlets in response to the violent suppression of protests following Mahsa Amini's death.…
Miller: Iran's Funds in Qatar Are 'Under Very Strict Supervision', We Will Block Again If Necessary
The U.S. has confirmed that Iranian funds transferred to Qatar from South Korea will be strictly monitored and can only be used for humanitarian purposes.…
Exclusive: Details of the Exchange of Five Iranian Defendants or Convicts in the U.S. with Five American Prisoners in Iran
The U.S. and Iran are nearing a prisoner exchange involving five Iranians accused or convicted in the U.S. and five Americans detained in Iran. The…
U.S. State Department: We Did Not Issue a 'Sanction Waiver' for Iran, We Granted a Transfer License
The U.S. State Department clarified that it has not issued a sanction waiver for Iran but granted a technical approval for transferring blocked funds to…
Republican Lawmakers Protest; Release of Iranian Funds is an Incentive for More Hostage-Taking
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a sanctions waiver to facilitate a prisoner exchange and transfer of $6 billion of Iran's blocked funds from…
Reuters: Blinken Issues Sanction Waiver for Transfer of Blocked Iranian Funds from South Korea
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has issued a sanction waiver to facilitate the transfer of blocked Iranian funds from South Korea to Qatar as…
Memorial Ceremony for Victims of September 11 Terrorist Attacks to Be Held in the U.S.
On September 11, Americans will hold memorial ceremonies to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks that killed approximately 3,000 people. Key figures including…
Reuters: Iran and the US on the verge of a prisoner exchange mediated by Qatar
Iran and the US are reportedly close to a prisoner exchange facilitated by Qatar, involving the transfer of $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets. Five…
The United States Expresses 'Deep Concern' Over the Rapid Deterioration of Humanitarian Conditions in the Armenian-populated Nagorno-Karabakh Region
The U.S. has expressed deep concern over worsening humanitarian conditions in Nagorno-Karabakh and called for the reopening of key routes blocked by Azerbaijan. Secretary of…
Ukrainian Foreign Minister: The U.S. Remains Ukraine's Main Ally Against Russian Aggression
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Kyiv to reaffirm U.S. support for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba…
Blinken's Visit to Kyiv; Russia Attacks Eastern Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Kyiv amid a Russian attack on Kostiantynivka, which resulted in at least 16 deaths. Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned…
Blinken Arrives in Ukraine on Unannounced Visit
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Ukraine to reaffirm U.S. support amid ongoing Russian aggression. His visit comes during a…
Bill Richardson, Former U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Passes Away
Bill Richardson, a prominent U.S. politician and former Ambassador to the UN, died at 75. He was known for his public service, including efforts to…
Shahab Dalili's Son: The U.S. Says the Islamic Republic is Not Willing to Negotiate for His Father's Freedom
Daryan Dalili claims that U.S. officials have informed him that the Iranian government is not willing to negotiate for his father's release, who has been…
The U.S. Calls the Death of Javad Rouhi 'Horrific' and Describes the Islamic Republic's Efforts to 'Instill Fear' Among the People of Iran
Javad Rouhi, a prisoner and protester, died under suspicious circumstances in an Iranian prison, prompting outrage from human rights organizations and the U.S. government. The…