August 2023
Reaction of Rouhani's Minister to Canada's Visa Ban: I Had an 18-Day Tourist Visa
Hassan Ghazizadeh Hashemi, former Iranian Health Minister, reacted to Canada's ban on his entry, expressing regret over the Canadian government's actions. He emphasized his family's…
The US and China Agree to Hold New Trade Negotiations
The US and China have agreed to hold new trade negotiations amidst ongoing tensions. US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasized the importance of cooperation on…
CNN: Ukrainian Army is Breaking the 'Russian Front Line' in the Southern Front
Ukrainian forces are reportedly making significant advances against Russian defenses in the southern front, particularly in Zaporizhia, with a focus on reclaiming occupied territories. The…
Extension of Detention for American Journalist in Russia; Wall Street Journal: His Charges are False
Evan Gershkovich, a journalist for the Wall Street Journal, has had his detention extended in Russia until the end of November on espionage charges deemed…
White House: Agreement for the Release of American Prisoners in Iran Remains on Track
The White House believes an agreement for the release of five American prisoners in Iran is progressing, with four being moved to house arrest. This…
PEN America: Saeed Roustayi's Prison Sentence is an Attempt to 'Silence' Creative Voices
PEN America has condemned the six-month prison sentence of Iranian filmmaker Saeed Roustayi for allegedly engaging in propaganda against the regime due to his film…
US: Shahab Dalili is not classified as 'wrongfully detained' dual national; Patel: We are assessing the conditions of detainees
The US State Department clarified that Shahab Dalili is not classified as a 'wrongfully detained' dual national. Vedant Patel emphasized the ongoing assessment of detainee…
South Korean President: Meeting with the US and Japan is a Turning Point in Tripartite Relations
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol announced a significant trilateral meeting with the US and Japan to enhance cooperation against North Korean threats. This meeting is…
Tehran: Prisoner Exchange with the U.S. Will Be Within the Framework of a 'Understanding'
Iran and the U.S. are negotiating a prisoner exchange, with five American dual nationals recently moved to house arrest in Tehran. The Iranian Foreign Ministry…
CNN: The Framework for 'Dual National Prisoner Exchange' is Separate from 'Nuclear Agreement Negotiations'
CNN reports that the U.S. and Iran are negotiating the release of American prisoners separately from nuclear talks. The Biden administration is focused on bringing…
Britain and Turkey Agree to Reduce Migrant Influx into Europe
Britain and Turkey have agreed to collaborate on reducing illegal migration from Turkey to Europe, involving joint police operations against human traffickers. This comes as…
Central Bank Seeks to Eliminate Currency Exchange Association; Exchanges to Become Part of 'Exchange Center'
The Central Bank of Iran is moving to dissolve the Currency Exchange Association and integrate exchanges into a new system focused on gold and precious…
Arrest of Two U.S. Navy Sailors on Charges of Espionage and Collaboration with China
Two U.S. Navy sailors were arrested on espionage charges for allegedly collaborating with Chinese intelligence. Jinchaowei and Wenheng Zhao are accused of providing sensitive military…