January 2019
Polar Cold Grips Parts of America; At Least 12 People Have Died
A severe polar cold front has hit parts of the U.S., leading to at least 12 deaths and significant disruptions, including thousands of flight cancellations…
Mike Pence to Represent the U.S. at the Warsaw Summit
The U.S. announced that Vice President Mike Pence will attend the Warsaw Summit focused on Middle East peace, which Iran perceives as an anti-Iran meeting.…
Trump Describes U.S. Intelligence Agencies' Assessment of Iran as Naive
President Trump publicly criticized U.S. intelligence agencies for their assessment of Iran, calling them naive and wrong about the threat posed by Tehran. This marks…
Motahari: The Expediency Council Must Accept Responsibility for the Consequences of Not Approving FATF-Related Bills
Ali Motahari, the Vice President of the Iranian Parliament, urged the Expediency Council to approve two crucial FATF-related bills to prevent economic issues. He stated…
18% Increase in Iran's Steel Production Before the Impact of Sanctions Return
Iran's steel production saw a significant increase of 17.8% in 2018, reaching 25 million tons, contributing to 1.4% of global production. However, U.S. sanctions are…
Imported Cars Stuck in Customs in Iran
The Iranian government allowed the clearance of 13,000 imported cars stuck in customs, but opposition from the Central Bank has stalled the process. This situation…
Israel Claims to Have Attacked Quds Force in Syria
The Israeli army has launched attacks against the Quds Force in Syria, warning Syria against retaliation. This escalation follows a series of mutual missile and…
Concerns in Washington Over China's Military Strengthening and Its Implications for Taiwan
A U.S. official expressed concerns about China's military strengthening and potential plans to annex Taiwan. The report highlights significant increases in China's military spending and…
Could the Iranian Satellite Launch Vehicle Target the U.S.?
Iran attempted to launch a satellite, but the effort failed despite initial success in the first two stages. The U.S. criticized the launch as a…
Pompeo: Saudis Assured Me That Those Responsible for Khashoggi's Murder Will Be Punished
Mike Pompeo announced that Saudi leaders assured him of accountability for those involved in Jamal Khashoggi's murder, amidst ongoing discussions about human rights issues and…
Netherlands: The Islamic Republic Involved in Planning Two Assassinations on Dutch Soil
The Dutch Foreign Minister accused the Islamic Republic of Iran of planning two assassinations in the Netherlands, leading to potential new sanctions from the EU.…
Family of American Citizen Detained in Moscow Emphasizes His 'Innocence'
Paul Whelan, an American citizen, was detained in Moscow on espionage charges while attending a wedding. His family insists on his innocence, and the U.S.…