August 2015
A 'Foreign Suspect' Arrested in Connection with Bangkok Explosion
A foreign suspect has been arrested in connection with the deadly explosion at the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok, initially thought to be Turkish but denied…
Efforts to Control the Surge of Illegal Migrants at the Hungary-Serbia Border
Hungary is ramping up its border security in response to a significant influx of illegal migrants, primarily from Syria, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, as they attempt…
Islamic State Dismembers Body of Syrian Archaeologist
The Islamic State has dismembered the body of Khaled al-Asaad, an 82-year-old archaeologist who was beheaded for protecting the archaeological sites of Palmyra. His family…
Ahmadinejad's Office: Statements Regarding the Intention to Arrest Mohammad Khatami are 'Incorrect'
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's office has denied claims made by former police commander Ismail Ahmadi Moghadam that Ahmadinejad requested the arrest of former president Mohammad Khatami in…
Nasrin Sotoudeh: I Have Been Threatened with Death, Acid Attacks, and Mutilation
Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent Iranian lawyer and human rights activist, has reported receiving multiple threats of violence, including death and acid attacks, amid her ongoing…
A Look at the First Congress and Charter of the Islamic Iran National Unity Party
The first congress of the Islamic Iran National Unity Party took place in Tehran, electing Ali Shakouri Rad as its Secretary-General. This event marks a…
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…
Mostafa Tajzadeh Released on Leave from Evin Prison
Mostafa Tajzadeh, a prominent reformist political figure and former deputy minister, has been granted temporary leave from Evin Prison after years of imprisonment under harsh…
Algerian Man Runs After Airplane at Istanbul Airport
An Algerian man broke a glass door at Istanbul Airport and ran onto the runway after missing his flight. He was arrested by security and…
Explosion in a bookstore in Urmia leaves one dead
An explosion in a bookstore in Urmia resulted in one death and four injuries, attributed to personal disputes between the perpetrator and the bookstore owner.…
Continuation of the Trial of Khadija Ismayilova, Colleague of Radio Free Europe
Khadija Ismayilova, a jailed journalist from Azerbaijan, is facing trial on charges of financial abuse and tax evasion, which she claims are politically motivated. The…
Rohani and the Promise to Lift House Arrest; Interview with Ardeshir Amir Arjamand
Hossein Karroubi criticized President Hassan Rouhani for failing to lift the house arrest of opposition leaders, which was promised to occur after the nuclear agreement.…
Shooting at US Consulate in Istanbul
Two assailants attacked the US consulate in Istanbul, following a bomb explosion at a nearby police station. This incident is part of a broader context…
Implementation of the 'Administrative Detention' Law for Radical Jews in Israel
Israel has implemented a new law allowing for the administrative detention of radical Jews, exemplified by the six-month detention of Mordechai Meir following a violent…
Sixth Session of Saeed Mortazavi's Court Held
The sixth court session for Saeed Mortazavi, former Tehran prosecutor, addressed accusations related to the Kahrizak detention center where several protesters died. The father of…