June 2017
Meeting with Payam Markazi
The article discusses the case of Payam Markazi, a 60-year-old Bahá'í imprisoned in Iran for allegedly promoting anti-regime propaganda. His arrest and sentencing reflect the…
Meeting with Morteza Moradpour
Morteza Moradpour, a civil activist from Tabriz, was re-arrested two months after his release and is currently imprisoned for participating in protests. His activism focuses…
Meeting with Zeinab Karimiann
Zeinab Karimiann, a journalist detained since January 2017 without announced charges, is the focus of a new series highlighting political prisoners in Iran. Her case…
Meeting with Youssef Emadi
Youssef Emadi, a composer and santur player, has been imprisoned since June 2016 for charges related to propaganda against the regime and insulting sacred beliefs.…
Seven Lebanese Soldiers Injured Following Five Suicide Bombings
Seven Lebanese soldiers were injured in a raid on refugee camps near the Syrian border, where the Lebanese Army attempted to arrest suspected terrorists. This…
Venezuelan Army on High Alert Following Helicopter Attack on Supreme Court Building
A former police officer in Venezuela attacked government buildings with a helicopter, prompting President Maduro to put the military on high alert. The attacker, Oscar…
Telegram Agrees to Register Company in Russia, 'But Will Not Share User Data'
Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has agreed to register the company in Russia under pressure from the government but insists he will not compromise…
Six-Month Prison Sentence Issued for Eisa Saharkhiz and Continued Detention of Journalists in Iran
Eisa Saharkhiz has been sentenced to six months in prison amid ongoing arrests of journalists in Iran. Hamid Talebi and Ali Akbari from Fars News…
Foreign Policy: UN Secretary-General's Letter to Rouhani for the Release of Baqer Namazi
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has requested the release of Baqer Namazi from Iranian President Hassan Rouhani for humanitarian reasons. Baqer and his son Siamak have…
Eight Arrested in Connection with Sale of Final Exam Questions in Iran
Eight individuals have been arrested in Iran for selling leaked final exam questions on social media. The leak has been confirmed by both police and…
Saudi Arabia Reports Foiling 'Terrorist Attack on the Grand Mosque in Mecca'
Saudi security forces successfully thwarted a suicide attack near the Grand Mosque in Mecca, arresting five suspects. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Saudi…
Knife Attack at Michigan Airport Under Investigation as Terrorist Act
A knife attack at Bishop International Airport in Michigan is being investigated as a terrorist act. The attacker, Aamer Fattouhi from Canada, injured a security…
Arrest of a Betting Website Manager in Isfahan with a Turnover of 40 Billion Tomans
The manager of a betting website with a turnover of 40 billion tomans was arrested in Isfahan, and the website has been shut down. The…
Increased Efforts by the U.S. Government for the Release of Dual Nationals in Iran
The U.S. government, under Trump, is intensifying efforts to secure the release of Iranian-American prisoners, particularly Siamak and Baquer Namazi, who have been imprisoned in…
Leader of Turkey's Opposition Party Accuses Erdogan of Interfering in Judicial Affairs
Kemal Kilicdaroglu, leader of Turkey's opposition CHP, accuses President Erdogan of judicial interference and leads a protest march against the imprisonment of a party member.…
Death of American Student After Release from North Korea
Otto Warmbier, an American student detained in North Korea for 17 months, died shortly after being released and returned to the U.S. in a comatose…
Attack on Police Truck in Paris; State of Emergency in France Extended
A vehicle attack on a police truck in Paris resulted in the driver's death and prompted a closure of the Champs-Élysées. French authorities have found…
Investigation into the 'Terrorist Nature' of Fatal Vehicle Collision with People Near Mosque in London
A van struck worshippers leaving a mosque in London, resulting in at least one death and multiple injuries, prompting an anti-terrorism investigation. The British Prime…
Operation to Retake the Old City of Mosul Begins
Iraqi forces have launched an operation to reclaim the old city of Mosul from ISIS, with support from U.S. airstrikes. The situation remains dire for…
Two Men Raped a Woman Who Had Fled to Them for Help
A young woman, after being raped and fleeing to seek help, was assaulted again by two men in a car. The incident highlights the alarming…
Egypt's Parliament Approves Transfer of Two Islands in the Red Sea to Saudi Arabia
Egypt's parliament has approved the transfer of two islands in the Red Sea to Saudi Arabia, a move that has sparked significant public outcry and…
A Senior Member of the U.S. Congress from the Republican Party Targeted in Shooting
A shooting incident in Virginia injured U.S. Congressman Steve Scalise and at least two others during a Republican baseball practice. The condition of Scalise is…
Australian Government to Compensate Manus Refugees Millions of Dollars
The Australian government has been ordered to pay over 70 million AUD to 1,905 refugees for unlawful detention and inhumane conditions on Manus Island. This…
Rex Tillerson: North Korea Released American Student
Otto Warmbier, an American student imprisoned in North Korea, has been released and is returning to the U.S. in a coma. The announcement coincided with…
The Presence of a Woman Among the Attackers of the Parliament Has Been Denied
Iranian officials have denied the presence of a woman among the attackers in the recent assault on the Parliament, asserting that there is no evidence…
ISIS Calls for New Attacks in Iran, the U.S., and Europe
ISIS has called for new attacks in multiple countries, including Iran, during Ramadan, following a recent deadly assault in Iran. This comes amid significant losses…
Russian Police Arrest Opposition Leader Navalny Ahead of Protest
Russian police arrested opposition leader Alexei Navalny as he was heading to an anti-government protest in Moscow. His wife urged supporters to continue with the…
Kuwaiti Court Sentences Egyptian Behind Attack on American Forces to Life Imprisonment
A Kuwaiti court sentenced Ibrahim Suleiman, an Egyptian, to life imprisonment for a failed attack on American soldiers, highlighting ongoing concerns about ISIS activities in…
Saif al-Islam, Son of Muammar Gaddafi, Released
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi has been released by a militia group in Libya after being held since 2011, following a general amnesty. His release highlights ongoing…
Meeting with Adel Naeimi
The article discusses the case of Adel Naeimi, a 65-year-old Bahá'í who was arrested in 2012 and sentenced to 10 years in prison for his…
UK Police: London Attack Could Have Been Much More Extensive Than What Occurred
The UK police revealed that the attackers in the London assault had plans for more extensive attacks and attempted to rent a larger vehicle. They…
Acid Attack on 16 People in Tehran: Incident 'Not Terroristic'
A 40-year-old man threw acid on 16 people in Tehran for personal reasons, shortly after ISIS attacks in the city. The assailant has been arrested,…
Arrest of One Person at Heathrow Airport in Connection with Manchester Suicide Attack
A 38-year-old man was arrested at Heathrow Airport in connection with the Manchester suicide bombing that killed 22 people. The arrest was pre-planned, and there…
Meeting with Tahereh Riahi
Tahereh Riahi, a journalist and head of the social service department at Borna News Agency, has been detained for six months without charges or a…
One of the Suspects in the London Attacks was a 'Known Extremist'
The identities of two suspects in the London attacks have been revealed, including Khuram Shazad Butt, a known extremist. The attacks resulted in seven deaths…
London Attacks; British Police Say Three Attackers Have Been Killed
On Saturday night, a vehicle ran over pedestrians on London Bridge, followed by knife attacks in Borough Market, resulting in multiple casualties. British police confirmed…
Judge Allows Giuliani and Mukasey to Represent Zarab
A New York judge has allowed Rudolph Giuliani and Michael Mukasey to represent Reza Zarab, an Iranian-Turkish businessman accused of violating U.S. sanctions against Iran.…