December 2018
What Film's 'Sex Scene' Led to the Dismissal of the Head of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting?
The airing of an uncensored film featuring Jackie Chan on Kish Island's local television resulted in the dismissal of its director, Alireza Najabat. This incident…
Trump: Significant Progress Made in Trade Negotiations with China
Donald Trump announced significant progress in trade negotiations with China following a positive phone call with President Xi Jinping. The two countries are working towards…
Trump Orders Establishment of U.S. Space Command
President Trump has ordered the establishment of a U.S. Space Command to enhance military operations in space, with an estimated cost of $800 million over…
Can Oil Sanctions Exemptions Guarantee Iran's Oil Exports?
South Korea has not imported oil from Iran for three consecutive months, despite being exempt from U.S. sanctions, reflecting a broader trend of declining Iranian…
Beijing's Response to Bolton's Remarks on Russian and Chinese Influence in Africa
U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton announced plans to counter Russian and Chinese influence in Africa, accusing them of using corrupt practices. China responded by…
Canadian Court Approves Bail for Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou
A Canadian court has granted bail to Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou, who was arrested at the request of U.S. authorities for allegedly violating Iran sanctions.…
Iran's Exports to the U.S. Halted, Imports from the U.S. Surge
Following the imposition of U.S. sanctions, Iranian exports to the U.S. have nearly stopped, while U.S. exports to Iran have surged significantly. This shift highlights…
SIPRI: The U.S. Remains the Largest Arms Seller; Russia Climbs to Second Place
The SIPRI report reveals that the U.S. remains the largest arms seller globally, while Russia has overtaken the UK to become second. This growth in…
Ways and Prices for Selling Iranian Oil to New Customers
Iran's First Vice President announced that the country has found new methods to sell oil despite U.S. sanctions. Shahin Fatemi discussed potential ways, including clandestine…
Commercial 'Ceasefire' Between China and the U.S.; Trump and Xi Reach Agreements
Leaders of the U.S. and China, Trump and Xi, have agreed to a 90-day ceasefire on new tariffs following a productive meeting in Buenos Aires.…
Iran's Agreement with South Korea for Oil-for-Goods Trade
Iran has established a barter system with South Korea to trade oil for goods as a means to circumvent U.S. sanctions. This agreement is significant…
Ahead of the Meeting Between US and Chinese Leaders, Trump Reports 'Good Signs'
Ahead of a crucial meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump expressed optimism about the trade negotiations, citing 'good signs.'…