May 2023
Israeli Army Conducts Drill; CENTCOM Commander Visits Tel Aviv
Michael Kurilla, the CENTCOM commander, visited Tel Aviv during Israel's 'Iron Grip' military exercise, focusing on U.S.-Israel cooperation. The exercise simulates multi-front warfare and tests…
Fourth Court Session for Nima Momeni's Charges; Defense Attorney Withdraws
Nima Momeni's fourth court session regarding the murder of Bob Lee took place, with his attorney Paula Kahn withdrawing from the case. The next session…
Continued Harassment of Majid Kazemi's Family; Pension Rights Cut for Father and Sister Fired from Job
The family of Majid Kazemi, executed in the Isfahan House case, faces ongoing harassment from Iranian authorities, including the cutting of the father's pension and…
Argument Between Aliyev and Pashinyan in Front of Putin
Azerbaijan and Armenia's leaders argued over territorial disputes regarding Nagorno-Karabakh in front of Russian President Putin. The discussion highlighted ongoing tensions, particularly over the Lachin…
Wagner Commander: Over 20,000 Russian Soldiers Killed in Bakhmut Battle
Yevgeny Prigozhin, commander of the Wagner group, revealed that over 20,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in the battle for Bakhmut, with many being Russian…
Large Gathering of Citizens in Abadan on the Anniversary of the Metropol Tower Collapse
Citizens gathered in Abadan to commemorate the victims of the Metropol Tower collapse on its first anniversary, despite police roadblocks. The event highlighted ongoing frustrations…
Senator Jim Risch: The Position of the Islamic Republic as a 'Detestable Element' in the Global Community is Being Established
Senator Jim Risch condemned the recent executions of protesters in Iran, asserting that they solidify the Islamic Republic's status as a detestable entity globally. He…
Russia Claims Complete Capture of Bakhmut; Ukraine Denies
Russia claims to have fully captured Bakhmut, a significant city in the ongoing conflict, while Ukraine denies this assertion, highlighting the critical situation in the…
Hamid Rasai Calls for the Execution of Taraneh Alidoosti
Hamid Rasai, a radical former parliament member, has called for the execution of actress Taraneh Alidoosti after she criticized the Iranian government's plans for executing…
The Accused in the 'Isfahan House' Case Call on 'The People of Iran' and Protests Erupt
Three protesters facing execution in Iran have called on the public to prevent their deaths, leading to protests both inside and outside the country. Authorities…
The White House Hosts the 'American Jewish Heritage Month' Ceremony
President Joe Biden will host a ceremony at the White House to celebrate 'American Jewish Heritage Month' featuring Broadway stars performing from the musical 'Parade,'…
A Street in the Capital of Austria Named After 'Zhina Mahsa Amini'
A street in Vienna, Austria, will be named after Zhina Mahsa Amini, marking a significant symbolic gesture in support of Iranian protests against the regime.…
Turkey's Presidential Election Heads to Second Round; Erdogan's Coalition Retains Parliamentary Majority
Turkey's presidential election will proceed to a second round as no candidate secured over 50% of the votes. Recep Tayyip Erdogan leads with 49.39% against…
Turkey's Elections 'Likely' to Go to Second Round
Turkey's presidential elections are likely heading to a second round as neither Erdogan nor Kilicdaroglu has secured over 50% of the votes. With nearly 90%…
Turkey Elections; Twitter Rhetoric of Main Rivals as Vote Counting Nears Completion
The Turkish presidential elections have concluded, with Recep Tayyip Erdogan leading against Kemal Kilicdaroglu as votes are counted. Both candidates have taken to Twitter to…
Counting Votes in Turkey's Election; Kilicdaroglu Claims He is 'Leading', Not Erdogan
Initial results from Turkey's presidential election show Erdogan leading with 52% of the votes compared to Kilicdaroglu's 42%. Kilicdaroglu disputes this claim, asserting he is…
U.S. President: Confronting the 'Poison' of White Supremacy in America is Essential
President Joe Biden addressed the issue of white supremacy at Howard University's graduation, emphasizing the importance of diversity in governance. He is preparing for a…
Israel says the war will continue as long as necessary
Israel's military campaign against Islamic Jihad continues following a missile attack that killed one Israeli and injured ten. Netanyahu has vowed to keep the offensive…
Kılıçdaroğlu Surpasses Erdoğan in Turkish Election Polls
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has gained a significant lead over President Erdoğan in the polls ahead of Turkey's presidential election. The withdrawal of candidate Muharrem İnce has…
Ukraine Reports Destruction of a Russian Brigade and Soldiers' Retreat from the Outskirts of Bakhmut
Ukrainian forces reported the destruction of a Russian brigade and the retreat of its soldiers from Bakhmut, a key battle site. Colonel Syrski and Deputy…
UK Charity Commission Appoints Interim Director for Islamic Centre of England
The UK Charity Commission has appointed Emma Moody as the interim director of the Islamic Centre of England due to governance concerns and failures by…
Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel is Prepared to Fight Iran on Multiple Fronts if Necessary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel is ready to confront Iran on multiple fronts to prevent it from establishing terror networks and acquiring…
UN Calls on Taliban to End Whipping, Stoning, and Executions
The UN has called on the Taliban to stop corporal punishments, including whipping and executions, following a report highlighting the increase in such practices since…
Joe Biden Congratulates Charles III on His Coronation as King of Britain
Joe Biden congratulated King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their coronation in a grand ceremony in London, attended by world leaders and millions of…
UN Refugee Agency: Keep Sudan's Borders Open
The UN Refugee Agency has called for countries to keep their borders open to Sudanese fleeing conflict, highlighting a humanitarian crisis with rising child mortality…
Temporary End of 72 Days of Resistance on Strong Medical Advice; Vahid Beheshti Forced to Break Hunger Strike
Vahid Beheshti, a political activist, ended his 72-day hunger strike on medical advice after his health deteriorated. His protest aimed to have the IRGC recognized…
Publishers Abroad Launch 'Tehran, Without Censorship' in Germany
The seventh edition of the 'Tehran, Without Censorship' book fair was launched in Stuttgart, Germany, featuring 20 publishers advocating for freedom of expression. This event…
Families of Dual-National Prisoners Gather in Front of the White House; Bring Our Loved Ones Back to Us
Families of dual nationals held by Iran protested outside the White House, urging President Biden to prioritize their release. They expressed the importance of a…
The United Nations Condemns Taliban's Policy Against Media and Journalists in Afghanistan
The UN condemned the Taliban's oppressive policies against journalists in Afghanistan on World Press Freedom Day, highlighting the severe restrictions and dangers faced by media…
Parliament Votes on Urgency of Re-establishing Ministry of Commerce
The Iranian parliament has approved the urgency of a bill to re-establish the Ministry of Commerce, moving closer to its revival under Ebrahim Raisi's government.…