June 2023
Troublesome Trip of Tehran's Mayor; Belgian Foreign Minister May Resign Under Pressure from Representatives
Belgian Foreign Minister Hajia Lhabib faces potential resignation due to backlash over granting a visa to Tehran's Mayor Alireza Zakani, known for his repressive actions…
Will Hurd, former Congressman, announces candidacy for the Republican Party nomination in the 2024 elections
Will Hurd, a former Congressman, has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the 2024 presidential election, joining a crowded field that includes Donald…
American Journalist Remains Detained; US Ambassador Criticizes Russia's 'Hostage Diplomacy'
Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist, remains in detention in Russia after a court denied his request for temporary release on espionage charges. The US ambassador…
Controversial Visa for Zakani and Russians; 'It's Time for the Belgian Foreign Minister to Resign'
Belgian Foreign Minister Hojjat Al-Habib faces calls for resignation after granting visas to Iranian and Russian delegations shortly after a controversial prisoner exchange. The situation…
Screening of a Documentary About the Olympic Refugee Team; Kimia Alizadeh Also Participates
A documentary titled 'We Dare to Dream' about the Olympic refugee team premiered at the Tribeca Festival, featuring Iranian athlete Kimia Alizadeh. Directed by Wad…
Raisi's Special Envoy: Taliban Agrees to Iran's Measurement of Helmand River Water Level
Iran's special envoy announced that the Taliban has agreed to allow an Iranian delegation to measure the Helmand River's water level, amid ongoing negotiations about…
Jordan Shoots Down Drone Carrying Drugs Linked to the Islamic Republic of Iran
Jordan's army shot down a drone carrying methamphetamine from Syria, accusing pro-Iranian militias of drug smuggling. Jordan is strengthening its border security and has requested…
Bashar al-Assad Uses 'Captagon' to Gain Leverage from Arab Countries
Bashar al-Assad is leveraging the Captagon drug trade to gain political and financial support from Arab countries while facing Western sanctions. The trade has become…
Blinken: The U.S. Will Provide $150 Million in Aid to Iraqis and Syrians
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a $150 million aid package for areas in Syria and Iraq liberated from ISIS during a conference in…
Committee Supporting Fariba Adelkhah Calls for Her Return to France
The Committee supporting Fariba Adelkhah has called for her return to France on the anniversary of her detention, highlighting her inability to leave Iran despite…
Nikki Haley Criticizes Trump and DeSantis on U.S. Foreign Policy Views
Nikki Haley criticized both Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis for their foreign policy stances regarding Ukraine, asserting that they do not support Ukraine's victory against…
Mike Pence Enters Republican Primary Race for 2024 Election
Mike Pence has officially entered the Republican primary race for the 2024 presidential election, challenging Donald Trump. Other candidates include Tim Scott, Nikki Haley, and…
Slow Reconstruction of Historical Sites Damaged by War in Syria
The reconstruction of historical sites in Syria, particularly Palmyra, is progressing slowly due to security issues, landmines, and funding shortages. Yusuf Kanjo, a former museum…
Olivier Vandecasteele after returning to Belgium: Let's strive for the freedom of other hostages
Olivier Vandecasteele, a Belgian aid worker imprisoned in Iran, has returned to Belgium after being exchanged for Assadollah Assadi. He expressed gratitude for the support…
Washington Post: Iran Plans to Increase Attacks Against American Forces in Syria
The Washington Post reports that Iran is escalating its military efforts against U.S. forces in Syria by arming local militias and collaborating with Russia. This…